Admiral Clark sinks in Gulf storm with 20 crews lost
The Pacific Alaska Navigation Company steamer Admiral Clark foundered August 16 in a Gulf storm. Twenty crew members perished, including Captain James Daniels a famed Alaskan navigator. Six survivors reached the Mississippi delta area. identities are not yet confirmed. The vessel, formerly the Rutland, was on Seattle Frisco or Alaska routes. Captain Daniels, with two decades of Arctic piloting, was connected to Seattle residents and Alaskan steamers.
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Seattle
Pacific Alaska Navigation Company
Admiral Clark
Gulf of Mexico
James Daniels
Alaskan
New Orleans
Daniels
John Jackson
Young Rotch
Francis Rotch
Thomas J. Riggs, Jr
Alaska Engineering Commission
Port Arthur
Texas
Trinidad
West Indies
Rutland
Admiral Line
Alaska
Atlantic
Pacific
Rotch
Washington
Edith
Chatham Straits
New York School of Navigation
Four Die of Infantile Paralysis in Philadelphia
Philadelphia records four deaths from infantile paralysis and two new cases today. Authorities report the epidemic shows continued spread with multiple neighborhoods affected and urge precautionary measures and reporting of suspected cases.
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Philadelphia
Motorship Kuskokwim River in trouble near Neah Bay
Seattle Aug 2 Motorship Kuskokwim River sailing Friday with freight for Hethe has engine trouble and returned to Neah Bay awaiting instructions whether to go to Seattle or have engineers sent. The vessel carried rooled doewab Blockwhl freight for river transshipment from Bethel and was towed down from the Bering Sea after a first voyage north broke down.
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Seattle
Neah Bay
Kiskokwim
Bethel
Bering Sea
Admiral Line records management shake up in Seattle area
Seattle report notes KR J Ringwood of the Pacific Alaska Navigation company promoted to Vice-President with headquarters moved to San Francisco. A P Baltes named successor to Ringwood heading Puget Sound division. Haines’ replacement undecided amid rumors, with A H Bradfont discussed as possible candidate.
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Seattle
KR. J. Ringwood
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Company
Admiral Line
Steamera
San Francisco
A. P. Baltes
Puget Sound
Dadwell & Co
Border Line Transportation
Rinewouw
Haines
Mr. Haines
A. H. Bradfont
Northland Steamship Company
Downells
Alaska Luslneds
Dodwell’s
Russians Celebrate As War Entry Sparks Russiawide Jubilation
Petrograd notes a broad public celebration across Russia as Houmania joins the European war, triggering widespread demonstrations and cheers in cities and towns. The event marks a shift in alliance alignments and signals heightened national sentiment.
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Petrograd
Houmania
Russia
Yukon Prohibition Issue Balloting Under Way
Elections to decide the prohibition issue are being held today across the Yukon Territory with voters in Dawson and other communities casting ballots on the controversial issue.
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Dawson
Y. T
Yukon Territory
R. R. Coaches for North
Seattle August 20 three passenger coaches for the Alaska railroad are here awaiting shipment to Seward.
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Seattle
Alaska Railroad
Seward
German Fleet Sighted In North Sea Reported By Trawlers
A squadron of about 15 German warships including large cruisers is reported in the North Sea by trawlers arriving at Den Helder in the Netherlands, according to a Reuters dispatch.
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London
North Sea
Strike Riot in Toledo Wounds Three Strikebreakers
Three strikebreakers were shot and seriously wounded in a riot along Toledo's principal street early today as tensions between workers and management escalated. Police responded to quell the unrest.
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Toledo
Toledo.o
Greek Troops Withdraw From 18 Villages Near Frontier
Greek military authorities announce the withdrawal of troops from 18 villages near the frontier, a move confirmed from Saloniki with London timing noted. The measure reflects a staged retreat following frontier tensions.
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Saloniki
London
Democratic leaders alter their plans in campaign move
Senator Walsh of Montana said the Western Democratic National campaign will be directed from New York or Washington D C. Congressman Doremus of Michigan will run this branch, after initial plans to base operations in Chicago.
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Chicago
Walsh
Montana
New York
Washington, D. C
Doremus
Michigan
Memphis cruiser wreck after storm near San Domingo
United States cruiser Memphis is wrecked on the coast of San Domingo after a gale. Twenty drowning sailors and several fatally injured marines are reported as the ship’s steam pipe bursts disable propulsion and passengers abandon ship amid wreckage and capsizing boats. The Memphis, formerly the Tennessee, built in 1900 costing 6.148 million, displaced 14,500 tons and carried heavy guns.
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Washington
United States
Memphis
San Domingo
Navy Department
Johnson Edges Booth for GOP Senate Nomination
San Francisco August 30 Gov Hiram Johnson won the Republican nomination for United States Senator in yesterday's primary defeating William Booth. Johnson carried rural counties and the urban vote overall signaling strength for his statewide bid as Republicans shift toward Democratic alignment in parts of the state.
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Francisco
Hiram Johnson
William Booth
Johnson
Hooth
Ald Hughes
Gov. Johnson
Francia J. Heney
Hughes
Stainputford
Captain Koenig Plans Book On U S Voyage Experiences
Bremen contributions from wealthy citizens total nearly 100000 marks to honor Capt. Koenig of the submarine Deutschland and his crew. Koenig will write a book detailing his voyage to the United States and back.
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Koenig
Bremen
London
United States
Russian socialist papers barred from Canadian mails
Ottawa reports two Russian Socialist newspapers Riusskoye Slovo and Novy AK, published in the United States, have been refused the privilege of Canadian mails. The decision affects both publications and sets a mail restriction precedent.
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Ottawa
Riusskoye Slovo
Novy AK
Hiaden
United States
Alaska Gold and Partners Stock Quotes Report
New York stock briefs show Alaska Gold closing at 12 percent, American Zinc at 32, Butte and Superior at 6744, Chino at Spy, Ray at 244, Diah Copper at 112 dollars. The Exoptre invites quotes for printing prices.
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New York
Alaska
Butte
Superior
Chino
Spy
Ray
Diah
Lusitania Fiend Decorated By Kaiser After Sinking
A Reuters report from Copenhagen says the Lusitania sinking commander Max Valentiner, son of the Sonderburg cathedral dean, has been decorated with multiple orders since the disaster. The awards include the Iron Cross and the Hohenzollern Honor with swords, a personal Kaiser gift.
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London
Stitts-T Dende
Ribe
Denmark
Reuter
Copenhagen
Max Valentiner
Sonderburge Cathedral
Valentier
Hner
Hohenzollern
Kaiser Wilhelm
San Francisco Clean Up Movement Targets Red Light District
A movement to enforce the Red Light Abatement Act against the downtown Tenderloin in San Francisco began today. Law enforcement officials plan injunctions after notices were sent to district property owners, targeting cabarets patronized by unescorted women under a new angle of the law.
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San Francisco
Atue
San Princiato
Lungye
Seattle Widow Sues Wealthy Pioneer for Breach of Promise
Seattle on Aug 20 Mrs Mattie Rieger a widow filed a $40000 breach of promise suit against Bob Abrams a wealthy pioneer widower. The case centers on alleged broken engagement and seeks damages.
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Seattle
Mattie Rieger
Bob Abrams
Pioneer
Beauchamp Dull Recalled as India Commander Succeeds Monra
London August 30 The war office announced General Sir Beauchamp Dull will return to testify before the Mesopotamia commission and will assume command in India He is succeeded by Lieutenant General Sir Charles Carmichael Monra in the post on the Indian frontier and army leadership.
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London
War Office
Beauchamp Dull
India
Charles Carmichael Monra
Investigating Steamer Armament In Berlin Port Action
Aug 30 The Overseas News Agency reports the Norwegian minister of Justice ordered authorities in various ports to inspect incoming merchant ships for arms. If weapons are found, military authorities must conduct an investigation before the ships are allowed to depart.
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Berlin
Steamship Movements and Mail Information
Steamers bound north and south with scheduled sailings. Alameda delayed by fog expected tomorrow morning, Prince Rupert due tomorrow night, City of Seattle due Friday with two days mail, Alaska to call Thursday, Princess Alice to Vancouver Saturday, ALKI and Admiral Farragut to sail Friday, Admiral Watson to sail Sunday, Prince George to sail Sunday. Princess Sophia southbound Friday morning.
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Alameda
Prince Rupert
Seattle
Mall
Alaska
Princess Alice
Vancover
Alki
Admiral Farragut
Juneau
Kaiser makes new change in war officials
Berlin reports General von Hindenberg named Chief of the General Staff succeeding von Falkenhayn with power on fronts including Galicia. Rumors say von Falkenhayn may be reassigned. Roumanians in Germany see property seizure ordered. Paris notes French troops advance against Germans near Floury.
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Kaiser
Berlin
General von Hindenberg
Central von Falkenhayn
Tony
von Hin Hlenberg
von Walkensey
Jim Juat
Kaiser William
Paris
War Office
Austrian Roumenan Movement Reported Near Front Lines
Vienna reports a wide encircling Roumenan advance with detachments withdrawn as Austrian forces retreat. Paris notes Italian troops occupying Porto Kalari and Mount Palermo in Southern Albania to monitor Albanian coast north of Cape Kephell. Rome remains noncommittal on Greece protests. Calais conference resolves pay and exchange issues between Britain and France. Italian landing at Saloni is complete and transports return to Italy.
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Paris
Aviona
Porto Kalarat
Mount Palermo
Albania
Cape Kephell
Rome
Greece
Saloni
Oan
Italy
Aerial gesture honors French officer in 1914 siege
A French airman Lieut Pevre over Sainte Marc Aux Mines dropped a wreath and note asking a local curate to place it on his father Col Pevre of the 221st regiment's tomb, killed during the 1914 offensive. A German aviator replied that the favor was carried out. LONDON reports on Prussian Guard divisions shifted to the Somme front.
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Paris
Lieut. Pevre
Sainte Marc Aux Mines
Alsace
Col
Pevre
President Wilson confronts rail executives after rejection
Washington Aug 30 President Wilson concluded his final White House interview with railroad presidents who rejected every proposal for a peaceful settlement. When asked if their rejection was final he received an almost unanimous response. He then solemnly declared God forgive you I cannot. The executives departed without comment.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
White House seeks delay of looming railroad strike
President Wilson will push to have the Railroad Brotherhoods call off or postpone the strike set for Monday at seven o clock. If leaders do not act soon the President may appeal to railway workers to rescind. Congress faces a tight timeline with no time to pass the program before the strike. The Senate interstate committee will work continuously and report on Wilsons proposals within days.
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Washington
White House
Wilson
Senate Interstate Committee
Senate
Congress
Brotherhood Heads Claim Powerless To Block Strike
At five o'clock this afternoon four of the Brotherhood heads said they and the entire committee of 610 were powerless to stop the strike from starting at the scheduled time unless the railroads granted all their demands.
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Washington
Brotherhood
Committee of 610
Feverish Rail Traffic In New York As Strike Looms
New York Aug 30 railroad traffic to and from the city showed feverish activity in anticipation of the general strike. It is estimated that before Sept 4 the floating population of 350000 will depart and the same number of residents will return from vacations.
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New York
Chicago Condition Serious
Chicago on August 30 faces paralyzed business conditions if the contemplated strike is called. Those in key positions say supplies are currently short and disruption would escalate economic activity and daily commerce across the city.
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Chicago
Freight rate advance suspended by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended the September 1 freight rate advance, delaying its effect until December 30. The move freezes new rail charges as officials review costs and policy in Washington.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Embargo Declared by Seattle Rail Lines
Seattle freight embargo across all transcontinental routes declared this afternoon harming the coast fruit industry and signaling widespread disruption to shipments from coastal terminals.
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Seattle
How Strike Would Effect Food Supply of New York City
A threatened general tie up would halt daily New York food deliveries. The estimate lists dairy, meats, fruits, vegetables, grain, and miscellaneous goods with millions of units at stake. It predicts 220,000 miles of road stopped and 64,000 locomotives idle, affecting 350,000 workers in rail and 3,000,000 daily travelers.
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New York City
New York
Trauna
Plotter Breaks Prison In Atlanta Escape
Robert Fay, convicted of conspiracy against the United States in connection with wrecking munitions plants, escaped from the Atlanta penitentiary last night.
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Atlanta
Robert Fay
United States
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