Humboldt Steamer Rammed in Fog Off Port Townsend
In fog today off Port Townsend the Humboldt bound for Alaska was struck by the Mexican steamer Providencia. The Humboldt’s bow was sprung, water flooded in, and passengers were transferred to the Providencia. Capt. Baughman planned to return to Seattle if pumps held. otherwise he’d beach at Port Townsend.
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Seattle
Humboldt
Providencia
Baughman
Alaska
Port Townsend
Gray Fox Bank
Olson and Mahoney
Campaigne de Boleo
Santa Rosalie
Mexico
A. E. Winkle
San Francisco
Sound
North
C. D. Murane
R. D. Dale
J. Q. Watkins
European rail line extended around Bothnia Gulf
London reports that Sweden and Russia agreed to connect rail networks by bridging the Tornea river at their boundary. The move would create a transcontinental line of major strategic importance, with Russia expected to use Swedish rolling stock to move a large number of troops.
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Bothnia
London
Stockholm
Sweden
Rusia
Tornea
Russia
Canada to Place 100000 Tons of Rails for 1917
Aug 29 Detroit report says Canadian mills are in the American market seeking contracts for more than 100000 tons of rails for 1917 delivery. The move signals substantial procurement by Canada to secure rail supplies for the coming year.
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Canada
Detroit
Milla
Aeeking
Leather workers strike in East New York demand 60 hour week
Aug 25 East New York reports twelve thousand leather workers walking off the job demanding a ten percent wage increase and a fifty to sixty hour week. No clashes yet. mediation likely to begin later today as all shops suspend operations.
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East
City of New York
New York
German Submarine Sinks Norwegian Steamer Isdaten
Christiania reports the Norwegian steamship Isdaten was torpedoed by a German submarine. The sinking was announced today and the crew was saved.
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Christiania
Isdation
Isdaten
Stock Quotations From New York Markets
Alaska Gold closes at 15 percent American Zinc at 33 percent Butte and Superior at 6 percent China at 51 percent Ray at 24 percent Utah Copper at 254 dollars
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New York
Alaska
American
Butte and Superior
China
Ray
Utah
Opposed Alaska halibut legislation sparks lobbying clash
Canadian lobbyists press Secretary Lansing against halibut rules saying U S registration could invite retaliation. Illinois representative Rainey cites Chicago dealers preferring Prince Rupert shipments over Seattle, signaling a fight when the revenue bill reaches final action.
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Washington
Lansing
Joseph Foye
Canada
W. A. Pound
United States
Prince Rupert
Henry A. Rainey
Illnois
Chicago
Seattle
Rainey
Alaska
Pacific Northwest
Fire destroys Sperry Flour warehouse in California
In South Vallejo California a large Sperry Flour Company warehouse burned today. Wheat valued at about one million dollars and flour valued at another million were destroyed or heavily damaged in the blaze. Fire departments battled the flames as the disaster unfolded.
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California
Vallejo
Calif
Great Sperry Flour Company
Morgan's Bank in Paris to relocate its offices
New York Aug 29. J P Morgan has bought the late Vicomtesse de Tredern residence in Finch Vendome Paris. Morgan Harjes Bank, currently in the Societe Generale building on Boulevarde Haussmann, is expected to move to the new Paris location.
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Morgan's Bank
Paris
New York
J P. Morgan
Vicomtesse Dé Tredern
Finch Vendome
Morgan Harjes Bank
Societe Generale
Boulevarde Haussamann
Chicago Post Office fires 130 National Guard staff at border
August 20 report states 130 Chicago Post Office employees on the Mexican border with the National Guard have been dropped from the rolls in compliance with an order from the portmaster general.
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Chicago
Denver to Build Longest Hemisphere Tunnel in Rockies
The Denver and Salt Lake railroad plans a 6.04 mile tunnel through the Rockies about 50 miles west of Denver shortening Atlantic to Pacific travel by 73 miles. It is described as the longest tunnel in the western hemisphere.
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Denver
Denver & Salt Lake Railroad
Rockies
Atlantic
Pacific
President Wilson Fails to Avert Rail Strike Threat
Washington Aug 29. Trainmen Brotherhoods ordered a strike set for Labor Day at 7 am after rejecting a railroad executives proposal. Four chairmen met with President Wilson who warned of national calamity and urged mediation and eight hour workday with ICC expansion to handle rail costs and possible military use of rolling stock.
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Washington
Brotherhood
White House
Wilson
United States
Congress
United States Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Railroad Presidents Reject Eight-Hour Day Arbitration
Washington August 29 railroad presidents issued a public statement saying they cannot agree to the President's proposal to substitute eight hours for ten without fair arbitration. They dispute society's sanction of an eight hour day and demand hearing before surrendering practices and agreements.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Washington
United States
Six Robbers Hit Two Homer Banks In Early Morning Heist
In Danville Wonell Aug 29 six men blew safes at two Homer banks and escaped with about 13000 dollars mostly currency and gold. A single report suggests three robbers worked the banks simultaneously across the street from each other.
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Danville
Wonell
Homer
Anfarna
Stroet
Steamship Movements and Mail Information Bulletin
Princess Sophia arrives this evening from Wrangell at 6 this morning. Alameda due from the south tomorrow. Prince Rupert due from the south Thursday night. City of Seattle due from the south Friday. Alaska sails from Seattle Thursday. Princess Alice sails from Vancouver Saturday. ASK! sails from Seattle Saturday. Admiral Farragut sails from Seattle tomorrow night. Prince George sails from Seattle next Monday. Mariposa southbound this afternoon. Spokane southbound this afternoon. Admiral Watson stalled south tonight. Prince of Wales sails for Sitka tonight. Santa Rita sails for Skagway at midnight.
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Princess Sophia
Wrangell
Alameda
Prince Rupert
Seattle
Alaska
Princess Alice
Gall
Vancouver
ASK
Admiral Farragut
Prince George
Mariposa
Spokane
Admiral Watson
Prince of Wales
Sitka
Santa Rita
Skagway
Roumania Mobilizes Army Amid War Frontline Movements
King Ferdinand orders general mobilization as Roumania joins Entente Allies. The king travels from Bucharest to the front to command the forces. Reports note rising enthusiasm and major shifts in Balkan power as Greece and Albania face renewed pressures.
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Bucharest
Ferdinand
Rome
Roumania
London
Belgium
Montenegro
Japan
Portugal
Italy
Romania
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Groeoce
Near East
Roumnania Ia
Balkan Countries
Arbitration Needed to Resolve Wage Crises, Rail Leader Says
Washington August 20 a prominent railroad figure argues that the country faces a choice between impartial public arbitration and wage dispute escalation. He says railroads favor submitting all contested matters to a government chosen tribunal, while train-service brotherhoods have rejected arbitration.
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Washington
United States
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