Calhoun Road grocer robbed by masked footpads
J M Giovanetti, a Calhoun Avenue grocer, was held up at 10 15 last night by two masked footpads described as a tall man and two short men. They fired six shots, fled with cash, and a lookout Indian woman is suspected. Giovanetti pursued them. a reward was posted, and four suspects were later detained on vagrancy charges as officers continue the investigation.
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J. M. Giovanetti
Calhoun Avenue
Giovanetti
Calhoun Road
C. Biklund
Hiklimd
M. Russell
T. W. Stolz
Auk Village
John Doe
Beautiful prizes for Belgian relief fund event
Secretary Valentine of the Belgian relief committee announced items donated for the Sourdough Festival prizes. A hand-painted Chinese porcelain set by St Sharick is on display at Sharick's Jewelry Store. Other donations include a $40 automatic rifle from Alaska Supply Co and a 23-pound turkey from Al BR MeatCo along with ivory copper tobacco set from Winter & Pond Craft.
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Valentine
St. Sharick
China
Rélef Fund
Sharicks-jewel Ty
Alaska’ Supply Co
al- BR
Admiral Mahan Dies at 71 Here
Washington December 5 Renowned naval historian and strategist Alfred Mahan died here yesterday at the age of 71. The weather today is clear with a maximum of 26 and a minimum of 20.
Fire chief Freiman announces new Junge Fire Department roster
Chief Sim Freiman announces the completion of the Junge Fire Department with a roster chosen by the city council fire committee. Names include C W Carter J J Gray Milton Winn Royal Shepard BR G Casey Ton Krighsom Me Bred ford J W Belt Alvin Goldstein Sim Freiman John Musett William Alpertson Hoc Huhex Tom Burl Carrigan Chic Harts Wallis George Max Humfrey Dave Evans Amos Sundstrom Pred Smith W Wilon HOI Dugas Leonard Hurlbut Hillary McKana J H Wheeler Frank Sargeant. Wheeler and Sargeant are on the regular payroll. Sargeant also drives the Autorire truck and serves as janitor of City Hall.
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Sim Freimans
Junge Fire Department
Counell
C. W.carter
J. J
Gray
Milton. Winn
Royal
Shepard
BR. G. Casey
Ton Krighsom
Me Bredford
J. W. Belt
Alvin Goldstein
Sim Frelman
John Musett
William Alpertson
Autorire
Belig
Ata
Beyhold
Nextsweek
Carranza To Wage War Of Conflict In Mexico City
Washington reports a telegram from Venustiano Carranza saying he will send forces to seize control in Mexico City and establish a provisional presidency. The message notes Mexican forces consolidating power and clashes affecting Americans in the region.
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Carranza
Washington
State Department
Teeciosd
Gutierrez
Mexico City
Mexico
Corpu
Venustiano Carrants
Caid
Iav
Pata
Vili
NATO
Arizona
Bullita
Mosxicins
Germans Fortify Waterloo Battlefield Says Paris Advices
Advices from Paris report German forces have dug sunken trenches across the Waterloo battlefield, claiming the old site can be defended indefinitely and that they are prepared to resist any attack, turning the historic ground into a fortified line.
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London
Waterloo
Parle
Rumor Denial From Prospectors on Railroad Routes
Dag. Blm. measure 10 records Prospector Chairman Balen of the Almuka railroad commission denying that he or any commission member has formed or expressed any opinion on railroad routes in Alaska.
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Valdez
Ti Prospector
Balen
Almuka Railroad Commiquion
Anl
Ths Commisssion
Prisoner Shot While Attempting Escape at Fort Steilacoom
In Tacoma Washington on December 2 Tony Liphepakin a convicted inmate from Valdes Ali was shot in the arm by Deputy Marshal Armstrong of Kodiak as two convicts attempted to escape during a transfer to McNeil's Inland Federal Penitentiary. The pair surrendered after the wound.
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Tacoma
Washi
Tony Liphepakin
Valdes
Ali
Sumault
Nor
Fred O. Brown
Feneral
McNeil
Marshal Armstrong
Kodiak
Yeaturday
Nopridon Iauhe
Fort Steilacoom
McNeil's
Armstrong
Groak
Inter
Two Brothers Surrender, Admit Killing Father in North Varima
Frank Lenzi and his brother James confessed to police that they killed their father Jamen Lewat after he insulted Frank Lewat’s wife and later threatened to kill Jamen Lewat. The pair surrendered following the alleged threats and tensions in the family.
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North Varima
Frank Lenzi
James
Jamen
Frank Lewat
Jamen Lewat
Final Moo Funeral Dirge Signals Progressive Split
Remnants of the Progressive party gathered in Chicago to mark the funeral dirge over Bull Moose movement. The executive committee meets as George S. Pearl Ling arrives from Oyster Bay with Colonel Qwilliarrive expected at noon.
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Chicago
Georga
OysterBay
Cavalryman Charged With Postal Robbery
A cavalryman from Troop 3 Witt United States Cavalry was arrested in Waesenburg Colorado charged with the robbery of $16,000 from the post office. Details indicate the incident involved U.S. military personnel and a postal facility.
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Waesenburg, Colo
Dac
Howard
United States Civalry
Pontomlce
Alaska Railroad decision looms amid funding debate
In Shattbe on December 2, Thomas Riggs of the Alaska Railroad commission outlines two main routes for construction funding private contract or government direction and expects construction to commence by April. He says the commission will be aided by the ruling.
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Shattbe
Hoe
Wootington
Thomas Riggs
Alaska Railroad
Comanishiin
Riggs
Lamar Confident of Acquittal in Charge Case
New York dispatch reports Col. Lamar confident of acquittal after allowing the case to go to the jury without presenting a defense. The impersonation charge involves a former congressman tied to a serial impersonation scheme.
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LAMAR
New York
Bee
Col
Lamar Tolay
German Forces Press French Front in Argonne and Ypres Regions
Paris reports indicate German activity across the Argonne forest and near Ypres as major operations continue. Armies claim to press the French line with new engineers, fortifications, and artillery support, while officers report casualties among German commanders and ongoing efforts to seal gaps in the Allied front.
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Herery
Dist
Avilysbutted
Wittingsol
Bolen
Aken
Othey
Thor
Dix Nonie
Finnig Idielven
Ypres
Arras
St Quentin
Roye
Sea and Sky: Germany's Course Buttoned by Submarine Strategy
London dispatch reports from correspondents that Germany aims to deter Britain with a combined submarine and air assault. German dockyard focus on submarine construction and aerial warfare underpins a belief that the British fleet cannot be defeated by surface actions alone.
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London
Tee
Sayat
Belig
Bryans Talks with Schwab on Neutrality Views
In Washington Mr Schwab of Bethichon Steel meets with Secretary Bryan at the State Department. Bryan outlines American government views on the division of building and submarines amid war aims. Swabh signals interest in neutrality policy and forthcoming actions.
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Bryans
Schwab
Washington
Don
Charion
Bethichon, Steel
Ciao
Donotad
William 3. Bryan
TR Partment
Tenesail
Bryan
Mme
Sohwab
Princeton Professor Warns on Monroe Doctrine in War
George Ne Claranson, economic history professor at Princeton University, returned from Europe and warned that the United States will have to abandon the Monroe Doctrine or risk fighting the winter of the present war in Europe to uphold it.
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Princeton
NeClallan
Princeton University
Europe
United States
Crowned heads and troops in key theaters report
London dispatch notes King Googe, Czar Nicholas, and Emperor William at front lines as Ralber sails to Insterbirm. Giar-Im reportedly second line in Huasi an Poland, while the King moves to the Western battlefields to meet British troops amid ongoing conflicts.
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London
Gootse
Czar Nicholas
Hmperor William
Insterbirm
Feist
Prussia
Tie Giar-Im
Servian Army Pressed as Front Devours Serbia
London dispatches report a dire Serbian military situation with Belgrade under siege and vast Austro-Hungarian advances. Absorbed by chaotic fronts, the Servians suffer heavy losses while Russia strains to aid as Vienna claims 1000 Serbian captures and steady pushes southward.
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London
Serbia
Belgrade
Russia
Taushoon
Anda
Vienna
US unveils plans for neutral zones and rights in Western Hemisphere
Washington on December 2 announced proposals to create neutral zones in Western Hemisphere waters and to conserve the rights of neutral states in the region. The announcement accompanies the ongoing talks with the Pan-American Talon on regional security and maritime governance.
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Washington
Western Hemisphere
Connervingy
United States
Turks hold American in London over ransom demand
An American college professor, Dr. Biles, is reported held by Turkish authorities in London after a ransom demand of 20,000 dollars was issued from Betnit Syria. The case centers on the professor’s abduction and the government’s payment ultimatum.
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London
Yieon
Betnit
Syria
Biles
Riots Break Out Over German Presence in Valparaiso
Anti German riots erupted in Valparaiso with several hundred demonstrators. Troops were deployed to restore order after disturbances near the German consulate, with several individuals detained or dispersed as soldiers moved in.
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Santiago
Chile
Valparaiso
Aviator Killed While Looping Over Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on December bystander reports an aviator named Hillian Thomas died after attempting a loop maneuver over Long Beach airspace. The pilot’s body was badly mangled in the crash, with investigators collecting wreckage and detailing the risky stunt gone tragically wrong.
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Los Angeles
Thomas
Long Heach
Owhile Olmaying
Walden Knife Factory Receives British Military Order
Newburgh December 2 Walden Knife Factory listed as one of the great iron works in the world has received a large order from the British government for naval rifles and armor. The plant will operate with full force and will be many months in fulfilling the order.
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Newburgh
Walden
Soldiers split up levies on Belgium Berlin
Dec 2 report says German troops have distributed fines collected from Belgium among soldiers, with each man receiving about one dollar. The action reflects wartime levies and division of funds among troops.
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Belgium
Berlin
Thor
Germany
S B A T T O M passenger list dec 2 steamship Alamo
The December 2 passenger manifest aboard the steamship Alamo lists G Hammell Mire L Wilson Mrs Ho AsPingsy Rew Copp AL Bracker Carly We Te Gunther 0 Fond Jick Moore Vanderisout Tom Lane Charlontrames S Karaen Mrs Bhity Rolando Hugh McHugh and Owite boarding for the North.
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Amods
North
Padserigors
G. Hammell Mire
L. Wilson
Mra
Ho AsPingsy
AL Bracker
Carly We
Gunther
Moore
Vanderisout End Wité
Tom ‘Lane
Charlontrames
S.karaen
Bhity Rolando
Hugh McHugh
Owite
Tension in Russia as huge armies clash in Poland
London dispatch reports no decisive success yet for either side as German and Russian forces face off from Lodz to Lowicz. German troops reinforce despite harsh weather while Berlin claims 50,000 Russian prisoners taken between November 11 and December 1. Analysts praise Mackensen for maneuver to save his army.
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London
Petrograd
Times
Poland
Russia
Lodz
Lowicz
Moscow
Berlin
War Office
Mackenzen
Bazaine
Troops from East Come by Railroad Shift in War
A Rotterdam dispatch reports Germany has cut rail links in Belgium and severed direct Holland Germany lines. The move blocks communications as large scale troop transfers hinge on the Russian front and renewed effort to capture Colals.
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London
Rotterdam
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Manders
Colals
Bankers Take Rest as Times Improve
New York December reports show improved financial conditions enabling J P Morgan and Jacob Schiff to head a planned vacation. Both bankers are set to take time off as markets ease and attention shifts from austerity to rest.
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New York
Dec
J. P
Morgan
Jacob Schiff
New Yorks
President to deliver brief address on Monday
A note from Washington states the president will give a short annual message or address on Monday. Reports indicate the document will be under 3,000 words, with the exact length yet to be announced.
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Washington
Pralian scribes asked to make tour of Germany
German invitation calls for Italian journalists to take a month long excursion funded by Tatters. The trip will feature battlefield visits Zeppelin flights and sightseeing tours across notable German sites.
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Pralian
Dresden
Dee
Germany
theoTatters
Zeppelins
Olor
Romanian Representatives to Visit United States for War Supply Talks
Romanian representatives will visit the United States in early December to purchase war supplies amounting to about 42 million dollars. The discussions will focus on securing this substantial defense shipment for Romania and allied efforts during the period.
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Pittsburgh
Romania
United States
Irish Accused of German Submarine Threats on Coast
A fragmentary report claims Irish individuals accused Britain of a large German submarine activity near the coast. The text alleges possible German agents operating from Trinity fishing towns and ties to a supposed large incident offshore.
Breakers Ahead for King George in March Prediction
Boston through astrologer Catherine H Thompson predicts trouble for King George of England next March as Jupiter moves from Aquarius into Pisces. The noted patrologist warns of dramatic events including potential harm to London and Westminster Abbey, with instability rumored around St Pauls Cathedral and Buckingham Palace.
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Boston
George
England
Catharine H. Thompson
Borton
Miss Thompson
Jupiter
Puicia
Aquarius
London
Westminster Abbey
St Paul's Cathedral
Buckingham
Pal
Emden to Wear Iron Cross Under New Orders
Berlin reports the Faiger issued orders limiting expansion of arms and planning an Iron Cross tribute to honor the glory of the old Emden. No new amendments are to be issued and only a stronger emblem will be used to commemorate past valor.
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Emden
Berlin
Hamburg Shipyards Booming Amid Deported Port Activity
New York Dec 2 An Amsterdam agency reports Hamburg port now depopulated except for occasional Hamburg Scandinavia sailings. Shipyards are busy with accelerated construction on several cruisers and battleships as workers push to complete vessels amid restrictions.
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New York
Amsterdam
Hamburg
Scandinavia
Rus sians occupy Czernowits and annexation claims
Report from Czernowits on December 2 describes Russian occupation of the city, the imposition of a 600 Feddarouble fine, and a proclamation of annexation to Russia just learned recently. The text notes turmoil in Bukowina as pro-Russian actions unfold.
New Rifle Invented by Rochester Expert
A local inventor in Rochester is reported to have created a new rifle design aiming to boost soldier fighting efficiency. The device is described as lighter and more powerful than the standard issue, with potential to increase firepower and reduce load.
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Rochester
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