Every Able Bodied German Is In War
London dispatch reports from Berlin say boys and old men dominate the city as women run shops. Fourteen year olds guard bridges and leaflets urge arms while bombs damage approaches. The wider countryside mirrors the mobilization as the nation answers the call to arms. Princes Estel Friederich and August William are at Liege, with von Kotoweber named governor.
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London
London Times
Rotterdam
Berlin
The
Times’ Rotterdam
Estel Friederich
Prince August William
Liege
Herr von Kotoweber
Pope Pius X Died Thinking Of War In Europe
Pope Pius X died in Rome at 1 20 a m Rome time after expressing that God might spare him from the horrors of Europe’s war. Vatican officials say he died of a broken heart at the news of hostilities beginning. Born Giuseppe Sarto in 1835, he rose from peasant origins to papacy after service as bishop and cardinal.
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Rome
Pope Pius X
Europe
Vatican
Pius
Pope Pius the Tenth
Pope Pius
Giuseppe Sarto
Riese
Treviso
Italy
Pope
Sarto
Cardinal Monico
Mantua
Lombardy
Leo XIII
Venice
Leo XII
Cardinals
Germans repulsed after Tirlemont bombardment
London August 20 news report says German forces bombarded Tirlemont Wednesday afternoon then launched a night advance toward Brussels front lines held by Belgian defenders but were driven back leaving the Belgian positions intact.
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London
Tirlemont
Brussels
Commissioners seek election map changes in first judicial division
Jay W. Bell the district court clerk sent notices to United States court commissioners in the First judicial division asking for the number of voting precincts required in each commissioner district and requesting maps of proposed changes returned to Juneau in June. The move anticipates creation of several new precincts across districts.
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Jay W. Bell
District Court
United States Court
First Judicial Division
Juneau
Valdez Honors Nominee Bunnell
Valdez residents from all parties and both sexes filled a monster reception for Charley E. Bunnell the Democratic nominee for Delegate to Congress. Mayor Ritchie chaired and speeches followed as Alameda docked with Bunnell on board amid enthusiastic cheers from hundreds on the waterfront.
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Valdez
Charley E. Bunnell
Congress
Democrats of
Alaska
Bunnell Promised Unanimous Support
In Valdez on August 20 the large Democratic gathering endorsed Charles E. Bunnell with a unanimous pledge. Judge Diamond presided as election of Bunnell as a foremost Alaska citizen and advocate for constructive federal legislation. Ritchie and Lyons urged full support, praising Bunnell as a clean, capable leader fit for statehood duties.
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Valdez
Bunnell
Alaka
E. E. Ritchie
Judge Diamond
Alaska
Charles
Washington
Ritchie
E. B. Ritchie
John Lyons
Charles E. Bunnell
American consul Louis Hostetter imprisoned in Mexico
EL PASO Aug 20 Louis Hostetter American consul at Hermosillo has been imprisoned by Mexican authorities.
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EL Paso
Tex
Louis Hostetter
Mermosillo
Germans Likely to Reject Japanese Ultimatum
London August 20 The Times Rotterdam correspondent reports from Berlin via official sources that Germany plans to reject the Japanese ultimatum.
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London
Rotterdam
the Times
Berlin
Germany
Swiss Neutrality Not Violated, Swiss Assured
Berlin cable reports official assurance from the Swiss government that no neutrality violation is true or contemplated. The statement follows chatter of possible breaches amid European tensions.
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Rome
Berlin
Switzerland
Three Musketeers at Juneau Theatre Friday to Sunday
The Three Musketeers is staged at the Juneau Theatre with performances on Friday Saturday and Sunday nights. Local cast and crew invite audiences to enjoy the classic adventure on stage this weekend.
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Juneau Theatre
Weather Today Report
Weather summary for 24 hours ending 3 pm shows a maximum of 60 and a minimum of 50 with 0.18 inch of precipitation. Conditions were cloudy with rain.
Chief of Police W H McBride Receives New Badge
Chief of Police W H McBride is pictured with a brand new badge of office. The badge features a gold shield with an American eagle in relief and the Alaska coat of arms. Engraved on the face are the words Chief Juneau Police. The badge was supplied by Gas tineau Hardware company.
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W. H. McBride
Alaska
No Poll Tax Collected in Alaska This Year
Governor J F A Strong and Treasurer W G Smith announce no poll taxes will be collected in Alaska this year as the validating act passes Congress and awaits presidential signature. The time for collection expired on the first Monday in August, so no levy will be sought this year.
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Alaska
J. F. A. Strong
W. G. Smith
Smith
McCarthy Heads North on Admiral Line Steamer Sampson
George J. McCarthy, Juneau agent for the Admiral Line steamers, took passage on the Sampson for Tacoma accompanied by Mrs. McCarthy.
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George J. McCarthy
Juneau
Admiral Line
Sampson
Tacoma
McCarthy
Admiral Sampson Vessel Returns from Westward Trip
D. A. Epsteyn arrived back aboard the Admiral Sampson today after a business trip to the Westward, resuming duties aboard the vessel.
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D. A. Epsteyn
Admiral Sampson
Russia's arms are winning in the East front
St Petersburg dispatch reports Russia directing full force to the German and Austrian frontier with unexpected despatch. One Russian army moves into Prussia with success while two Russian armies operate in Austria along the Styr and Dniester valleys. An Austrian army in Russia near the Styr river has been defeated and pushed back toward Austria.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Prussia
Austria
Styr
Dneister
Russians Take Gum Binnen in East Prussia After Fierce Fighting
Officials report Russian forces occupied Gum Binnen East Prussia this afternoon after heavy combat. Prisoners number unclear, but Russians seized 12 guns and other war matériel.
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St. Petersburg
Gumbinnen
East Prussia
Russian Army Defeats Austrian Invaders Near Kremenets
The Russian General Staff reported that after a prolonged engagement northeast of Kremenets an Austrian army invading Russia was defeated and driven back with heavy losses.
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St. Petersburg
Kremenets
Russia
Two suspected attackers flee after failed Telkjell hold up
Valdez August 20 Two Russians or Austrians tried to rob Telkjell telegraph station operator Denis Pierce on the Valdez Fairbanks trail. They seized food but were found without money or food by the operator and assistant. The men were allowed to proceed toward Valdez but authorities ordered their arrest. They may be connected to recent trail murders. names are unknown.
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Valdez
Denis Pierce
Telkjell
Valdez-Fairbanks Tral
Ita
Villa orders all industries to resume in Chihuahua
The Villa administration in Chihuahua ordered all closed industries there to reopen within a month or face double taxation. They must also use currency bought from Villa's treasury at 63 cents on the gold dollar, with quotes on the Texas border at 20 cents.
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EL Paso
Tex
Villa
Chihuahua
Texas
Hoonah Packing Co Pays Quarantine Expense
The Hoonah Packing Company sent a check for 269.55 to Territorial Treasurer Walstein G. Smith for quarantine costs from the Hoonah smallpox outbreak last April. Acting Gov. Davidson, with Gov. Strong in Washington, ordered prompt quarantine, confining cases with no deaths and fewer than six infections.
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Territorial
Walstein
G. Smith
Hoonah
Smith
England Buys Two Turkish Battleships for 25 Million
London reports the British government will pay about 25 million dollars for two Turkish battleships under construction in English yards. The purchase signals a major expansion of Britain’s naval power amid growing tensions in 1908.
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England
London
Bill Abolishing Reserves Passes in Senate
The Pit man bill opening entry to the waterfront claims in Alaska passed the Senate with approval from Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane. Sur Gen Charles F. Davidson of Alaska urged action, and Senator Key Pittman chaired the territories committee.
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Washington
Pitman
Alaska
Senate
Secretary of the Interior
Franklin K. Lane
Refugees in Vera Cruz Reach Fifteen Thousand
Official estimates place 15,000 refugees fleeing Mexico City toward Vera Cruz. Among them are several army officers including General Gustavo Mans noted for defending Vera Cruz against Americans. Also: President Wilson warned Villa through State Department agent Carothers that armed conflict with Carranza would displease him.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico City
Gustavo Mans
EL Paso
Tex
Woodrow Wilson
George (. Carothers
State Department
Villa
Carranza
Chancellor's view of Belgian treaty sparks heated exchange
The Times reports the final interview in Berlin where Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg expressed irritation at England's stance on Belgium's neutrality calling it a scrap of paper. Sir Edward Goschen replied that Britain values the treaty because it bears both nations signatures.
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London
The
Berlin
Edward Goschen
von Bethmann-Hollweg
England
Belgium
Edward
Germany
Ed Hughes Leads Northwestern League President
Ed R Hughes, longtime sporting editor of the Seattle Times, was named president of the Northwestern Baseball League, succeeding Fielder Jones who resigned to manage a St. Louis Federal League club.
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Seattle
R. Hughes
Seattle Times
Northwestern Baseball League
Fielder Jones
St. Louis
Control of Seattle bank changes hands
The American Savings Bank and Trust company was sold to John Howard Haak a Portland lumberman Martin Woldson a Spokane banker and Seattle businessmen who with James A. Murray of Montana now own the institution. Murray, previously a heavy stockholder, serves as president. Michael Barles, Puget Sound lumberman, was a former chief stockholder.
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Seattle Bank
Seattle
American Savings Bank and Trust Company
John Howard Haak
Portland
Martin Woldson
Spokane
James A. Murray
Montana
Michael Barles
Puget Sound
Death of Pope Pius X Reported Quickly by Cable
A Juneau dispatch notes the pope’s death in Rome at 3:46 p.m. local time and shows the rapidity of modern reporting as the Empire received the cable at 4:28 p.m. Alaska time, only 42 minutes after life ended.
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Pius X
Rome
Juneau
Empire
Alaska
Ilfe
French Gain In South Alsace Reoccupied Mophausen
The French War Office announced that forces of the Republic have reoccupied Muelhausen in Alsace. Paris reports continued French arms advance gaining authority over additional territory in Alsace during the day.
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Paris
French War Office
Republic
Muelhausen
Alsace
Germans Take Tirlemont, Paris Reports
Paris announces today that German forces have captured Tirlemont. The report notes rapid advances in the region with Tirlemont falling under German occupation. Further details were not immediately available.
Non-Combatants Leaving Kiachau Proclamation Issued
In Kiachau the German governor declares imminent attack and orders noncombatants to evacuate the province, noting most white residents are not connected to government service. In Washington it is believed Germany seeks moral influence for Chinese neutrality and has not pressed for naval enforcement.
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Peking
Kiachau
Germany
Washington
von Helmhusen
China
Japanese cruiser Idzumo enters San Francisco Harbor
The Japanese cruiser Idzumo arrived in San Francisco yesterday afternoon and was promptly boarded by the Japanese consular general, signaling a routine official maritime visit amid ongoing tensions and observations in the port.
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San Francisco
Canadian Vessels Sailing to Boston Largely Unaffected
Boston reports that Canadian ships headed for Boston remain unaffected by the war, with the eastern Steamship Corporation controlling the Boston Yarmouth line and other coast routes under the British flag and not losing patronage.
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Boston
Eastern Steamship Corporation
Boston-Yarmouth
Canada mobilizes volunteers in wartime effort
Ottawa reported that 20,000 volunteers were called for by Canadian authorities while the Minister of War announced that 100,000 had volunteered, signaling rapid civilian enlistment during the wartime mobilization.
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Ottawa
Ottawa mobilizes 26000 volunteers for European war
Ottawa reports the mobilization began at Valcartier with 26,000 volunteers summoned for service in the European conflict. The move marks a major expansion of wartime manpower as nations confront escalating hostilities.
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Ottawa
Valcarier
Powder Co factories to run day and night due to war
Du Pont de Nemours Powder Co factories across the United States will operate night and day because of the European war. The move aims to boost powder production for the war effort, reflecting intensified industrial output as markets respond to global conflict.
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Philadelphia
DuPont de Nemours. Powder Co
New Head of Juneau Schools Arrives for Coming Year
Prof. Lester B. Henderson selected as superintendent and due in Juneau tomorrow night aboard the Northwestern from Couer d Alene Idaho. High school teachers Miss Lavina Willson and Miss Lorraine Andrews expected to arrive aboard the Admiral Evans due August 28.
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Juneau
Lester B. Henderson
Northwestern
Henderson
Couer d’Alene
Idaho
Misa Lavina Willson
Lorraine Andrews
Admiral Evans
Peru prohibits export of precious metals
Peru bars gold and silver shipments as a policy move. The measure comes as European reservists depart the country, signaling shifting economic and security concerns in the region.
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Peru
Valparaiso
Chile
Italy Orders 385000 Tons of American Coal
New York reports Italy has ordered 385000 tons of American steam coal for immediate delivery, signaling urgent energy needs. The purchase involves substantial tonnage and reflects ongoing trade ties between Italy and the United States amid global fuel markets.
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Italy
New York
German Advance Through Belgium Report Confirmed
The War Office bureau confirms reports of the German general advance through Belgium. German troops move in overwhelming numbers and gains are described as severe. Allied lines are breaking and being reformed amid stubborn resistance and heavy losses.
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London
War Office Bureau
Belgium
Germans Close on Antwerp as Front Fights Intensify
A carrier arriving at Antwerp from Brussels reports German forces advancing from all sides. Wounded from front operations are flooding hospitals as fighting continues vigorously.
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London
Antwerp
Brussels
Germans Near Antwerp Advance from Brussels
German troops pushed toward Antwerp advancing from Brussels and reaching near the city suburbs. The front line lies about 15 miles east and northeast of Antwerp, indicating continued German pressure in the region.
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Antwerp
Brussels
Caillaux Commissioned as French Army Officer
Paris Aug 20 M Caillaux former premier and later finance minister whose wife was acquitted in the Calmette murder case has been made a commissioned officer in the French army. He was promoted from sergeant to sub lieutenant yesterday.
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Paris
M. Caillaux
France
Finance
M. Calmette
Figaro
Barretto Seeks Pan American Mediation Backed by South America
John Barretto director-general of the Pan American Union said after talks with the President on Wednesday that he could count on the hearty support of South American nations for mediation efforts.
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Washington
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
Well Known Seattle Capitalist Dies in City
Seattle Aug 20 A L a well known capitalist of this city is dead A L Palmers father in law of Captain Donald B Olson formerly the telephone magnate of Dawson
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Seattle
A. L
A. L. Palmer
Donald B. Olson
Dawson
Prominent Spokane Lawyer Jos. Rosen Haupt Passes Away
Spokane Aug 20 Jos Rosenhaupt a lawyer and former legislator dies in the city. The prominent Spokane figure had served in the state legislature and was active in local affairs. Further details on funeral arrangements and survivors were not immediately available.
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Spokane
Jos. Rosenhaupt
Foreign insurance policies deemed unaffected by European war
New York reports that the validity of fire and other insurance policies issued by European companies on American property will not be impaired by the ongoing European conflict.
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New York
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