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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1916
Page
1
Juneau council debates extending the Lewis water system option for six months to study supply and purity, with mayor and several members urging a special election on municipal ownership. Opponents fear cost. supporters cite engineering reports and market interest.
Mayor BR D Stewart claimed proof that opponents to Juneau water system purchase were themselves seeking to buy the plant. He said he prepared circles for The Empire at its request. The Empire holds evidence that a seventh person urged capitalists to become interested and an Eastern engineer’s report was shown to probable investors, with the matter now in abeyance.
Fairbanks December 3 The Karishna precinct returns show Sulzer ahead of Wickersham by 76 votes with 1673 to 1661 in the Fourth Division. The News-Miner tallies give Sulzer a growing margin as votes from the remaining division are still pending.
A man with a carving knife charged at travelers in Reading Railroad terminal Philadelphia. Jonathan Krause, a homeless man, fought three police before being overpowered amid chaotic scenes as bystanders fled. He shouted threats against the President and named Morgan and Rockefeller during detention. President Wilson and Mrs. Wilson left Washington for New York to attend the Statue of Liberty lighting inauguration.
Secret agents skirmish around El Paso as Villa delays assault on Juarez to gauge Wilson administration stance. U S agents report Villa seeks Pershing's likely move while Carranza scouts note bandit detachments ten miles south of Juarez. El Paso December reports cite bandit followers censured for firing near Juarez.
Congress will be urged to surge into action as leaders push for a rapid log session start next Monday. The plan is to hasten relief measures and push through key legislation amid mounting pressure.
Complete official returns certified by the State Board of Canvassers show Wilson with 102,824 votes and Hughes with 49,353 in Virginia.
Complete official returns show United States Senator Robert M. La Follette Jr. Republican ahead by 118,182 over Democrat William F. Wolfe. Soldier votes favored Wolfe by 5,234 to 1,401 for La Follette.
Semi official figures from the secretary of state show Socialist presidential electors in California polled 42 615 votes while Prohibition electors gathered 26 695 in the recent election.
Berlin reports a major fight in Western Romania where Austro German troops push from Campulung and reportedly defeat Romanian forces after a day and a half of pitched battle. The clash ends with Teutonic forces breaking Romanian lines.
Berlin reports Germany plans a universal labor measure for all able-bodied citizens behind the front. Details are scarce, but newspapers say it will apply to rich and poor alike, targeting civilian activities not directly aiding the war. The plan, a form of compulsory service, will gradually mobilize labor power, with women not the primary target though likely affected by broader campaigns.
Chicago police arrested 116 people in 10 raids on alleged disorderly and gambling houses. The sweep targeted both white and Black individuals, including women and men, in the early hours.
German estates in the British African colony of Nigeria are up for sale, valued at millions of dollars. Neutral bidders may participate, but none are barred from bidding.
Stock quotations from New York show Aloka Gold closing at 14, Alaska Jameson at 7, American Zine at 57, Butter and Superior at 65, Ray at 2044, Utah Copper at 125, Cine at 67, and Copper metal quoted at 34. The market reflects mixed values across diverse sectors with several metals and companies listed.
Russian troops gained western Tehernavoda bridgehead over the Danube amid artillery duels. South of Bucharest Teutonic forces were driven back with the villages Tzomana and Gostinari recaptured. London reports a Russian encircling move aimed at Bucharest, with signs of threatening Falkenhayn supply lines as the front develops.
A cyclone ravaged the Island of Sardine in the Mediterranean, timing reported as of Dec 2 from Rome and relayed to the Havas agency, detailing damage and disruption.
Five Buffalo newspapers today announced a price increase from 1 cent to 2 cents per copy. The rise was attributed to the higher cost of white paper and other materials.
Overseas News Agency reports British medals seeking native recruits in Egypt. Cairo is declared in the war zone as British forces extend operations across the region.
London reports King Constantine of Greece agreed to hand over the army and artillery to the Entente. The decision followed sharp fighting around Athens and Piraeus with France and Britain, leaving about 200 casualties reported yesterday.
Concord New Hampshire December 2 The official tally gives Wilson the state by 66 votes Governor Rolland H Spaulding Republican announced this afternoon that the Democratic electors were chosen.
Spokane a Dec 2 Mrs Sarah McClintock died here of rabies contracted from her pet bulldog bitten October 25 at her home in Larah Wash The disease did not develop until last week and she passed away in Spokane authorities said.
Northbound steamer Prince Rupert due from the south tomorrow night with no mail aboard. Admiral Watson due here late tomorrow night with mail. Mariposa due from the south Monday with mail. Al-Ki slated to sail Seattle Sunday and Humboldt Tuesday. Princess Sophia to sail Vancouver tonight toward Seattle now delayed. City of Seattle to sail Seattle Tuesday, Alameda to sail Seattle next Friday. Southbound Jefferson due tonight, Admiral Evans sailing Monday, Northwestern sailing next Wednesday.
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