Krause hearing delayed. possible Wednesday next
Court announced the Krause hearing will not be held tomorrow and may occur Wednesday. Sam Kohn identified binoculars Krause owned as a pair he previously gave to J C Plunkett. Krause denied worry, joked with cellmate Mat Miller during a shave. Witness Victor von Arx may testify about Krause’s military claim.
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Krause
Sam Kohn
District Attorney's Office
J. C. Plunkett
Jack Foley
Foley
Mat Miller
Sunday Morning Post
Kasig Krauczunas
Victor von Arx
von Archax
United States
Seattle
Treadwell
Wiliam H. East
Company H
Fourteenth Infantry
Fort Lawton
East
Fourteenth
Sergt
Walter Everman
Americans Plan to Gobble Up Foreign Countries
New York December 6 The New York American reports ambitious plans to acquire large foreign investments and buy profitable South American enterprises in bargain prices in London. National City Bank interests are cited as influential with Europe curtailing investments, creating opportunities for Americans in regions offering fair returns, with potential far reaching trade effects.
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New York
London
National City Bank
JE. Gardin
Newark
Gardin
Northwestern purser wed in Seattle ceremony
Clem A. Shep, purser of the Northwest liner North Western, and Miss Frances Antrobus were married in Seattle today. The wedding linked a ship official with a passenger in a formal city ceremony on December 6.
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Seattle
Clem A. Shep
Purser
Alaska Lner Northwestern
Frances Antrobus
Seamen's law compliance delays to six hours warned
Secretary Redfield ordered customs collectors to avoid delaying vessels over language test and able seamen complaints unless filings occur at least six hours before sailing. The directive follows the detention of steamship Monwella at San Francisco after clearance and departure.
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Washington
Secretary of Commerce
W. C. Redfield
Collectors of Customs
Monwella
San Francisco
Alaska Gold and Copper Prices Skew Markets
New York reports mixed commodity quotes with Alaska Gold around 24 to 26 percent and Copper metal near 19 to 20 percent. Chino, Ray, Utah Copper, Butte and Superior show varied daily and Saturday readings, as prices fluctuate amid market activity. The note touts industry growth and urges participation in the market sector.
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New York
Alaska
Chino
Ray
Utah
Butte
Weather report for the past two hours today
The period ending 7 PM today records yesterday’s high 43 and low 10 with clear skies. Today’s high 57 and low 36 with rainfall totaling 0.31 inches.
Indian Girl Kidnapped From Sitka Steamer Georgia
Mary Nook, an 11 year old Klukwan native bound for Sheldon Jackson school at Sitka, was abducted on the steamer Georgia at Killisnoo. Two native men claimed she was a witch and removed her from her stateroom, with no trace found. Authorities sought the kidnapers as Superintendent Beattie and Supt. Johns pursued leads. Mary, later moved to Kiukwan, spoke English and acted as interpreter during witchcraft probes. Efforts to locate the abductors continue.
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Mary Nook
Klukwan
Sheldon Jackson
Sitkawan
Georgia
Killisnoo
Orate
Sitka
Johns
Sheldon Jackson School
Beattie
Mary Nooko
Kirkwan
Killinnoo
Juneau
Jill Smilser
Killisnod
Mary
Mary Nookwas
Kiukwan
Georgis
Uttie
Boy says man attempted to kidnap him
Edward Dolan 15 says a medium sized man with dark hair forced him to write a note asking his mother to pray for him after giving water. He escaped along Willoughby Avenue and fled to Sheep Creek where his father worked. police continue to investigate with the boy aiding the search.
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Edwand Dolan
Capes Shattuck
Young Dolan
Dolan
Willoughby Avenue
Sheep Creek
John Dolan
Sliter
Youn Dolan
Danger of Strike in Coal Fields Early Next Year
A Washington dispatch warns of a looming strike as the six year labor agreement between anthracite and bituminous operators and miners nears expiry in April. The report notes strong labor union finances and widespread unrest across the industry.
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New York
Dec
Washington
Bradstreets Liable for Misinformation, Court Rules
New York appellate division ruling by three to two holds that Bradstreet may be sued by subscribers for damages caused by misleading information supplied. The decision clarifies liability for misrepresentation in credit reporting and business data services.
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New York
New York Supreme Court
Bradstreet Ie
Bradstreet
Union Pacific to Enter New York via Erie Line
Report from Journey City says Union Pacific plans agreement with Exe Railroads to use the Erie's New York route. The two lines would share the Exchange Place terminal of the Pennsylvania railroad in New York.
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New York
Jorney City
Union Pacific Puld
Erie
Exchange Place
Pennsylvania Railroad
America misunderstands Japan says ambassador in New York
Japanese Ambassador Chiniln said America would understand Japan as well as Japan does America if both sides knew each other’s aims. He asserted Japan seeks no aggrandizement and acts from a high purpose. Mrs Kerr and her husband’s store were mentioned in a brief illness note.
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America
Japan
New York
Death by own action shocks Nome and family
In Nome Alaska a telegraph hoax claimed Leon Richardsonson, a former Chicago aviator and ex auditor for the Toledo Street Railway Co, died by his own hand in Los Angeles. Mrs Richardson, grief stricken at home, says no telegram or suicide occurred and the incident remains unexplained. Authorities report no such malice and no confirmation from telegraph firms.
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California
Leon Richardot
Nome
Alaska Steamship Company
Richarnd
Los Angeles
Rtichardson
Ersfilm
Richardson
Chinese Rebels Start Mutiny In Shanghai Uprising
The Chinese government said General Yang reports mutiny was recaptured and peace restored after rebels attacked a sub police station in Shanghai. A mutinous crew on the cruiser Chagho fired on warships and the arsenal, while troops dispersed the rebels amid shots in foreign concessions.
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Peking
Yang
Shanghai
Ocralger Chacho
Ite Mutinoun
Shhanghai
Reboln
Chagho
China
New Comet Sighted Near Orion by Cape Station
Cambridge report of a new comet moving slowly north, sighted by First Astronomer Taylor at the Cape of Good Hope. The comet appeared near the Delia Orion star in Orion's sword, marking a notable celestial discovery.
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Cambridge
Oings
Taylor
Cape of Good Hope
Jett
Seattle Sustains Port Commission Victory in Local Elections
Seattle voters reaffirmed the Port Commission with Charles Remabirg reelected for three years while Dr Ewald failed to win the unexpired term of Gen Chittenden. Robert Bridger held over seat, campaign aimed at Temabore and Ewald. George Spencer elected to school board for three years.
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Seattle
Temabore
Ewald
Spencer Wing
George ‘al Spencer
Woodrow Wilson Only Candidate on Nebraska Ballot
Lincoln Neb Dec 6 The name of Woodrow Wilton will be the only one on the official ballot at the Nebraska Presidential primaries as a candidate for the Democratic party nomination for President.
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Lincoln, Neb
Woodrow Wilton
Nebraska
Wilson to Drive Enemies From Country
Dec 6 President Woodrow Wilson announced he would use every effort to rid the United States of foreign agents whose activities harmed the country’s interests, signaling a broad wartime security push by Washington.
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Washington
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Typhus Epidemic Rises in Mexico City
Typhus fever continues to claim lives in Mexico City with over one hundred fifty victims reported in recent days, signaling a worsening epidemic in the urban area.
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Mexico City
British Columbia to vote on prohibition election issue
Premier Sir Richard McBride announced from Vancouver that the question of prohibition will be put to voters at the next provincial election in British Columbia. The statement was issued from this city outlining the province wide ballot.
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British Columbia
Vancouver
B. C
Richard McBride
Electric Company Cuts Working Hours in Pittsfield
The Pittsfield branch of General Electric has voluntarily reduced the working tour from ten to nine and a half hours with ten hours pay. The measure affects 400 men in Boston on December 4.
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Boston
Pittsfield
General Electric Company
Congress in session outlines Alaska and navy program
We, Son Dec 6. The 4th Cont bil convened in session with Speaker Cannon and Champ Clark in the House. The House reelected Clark as a leader. The administration reported a run total outlay of 1 1 L 3 867 508 or 170 853 614 more than last year. Proposed appropriations include Alaska rail work 8 247 620, building projects for natives 25 000, protection of wildlife 75 000, navigation aids 90 000, Cape Spencer light 100 000, Mine Inspection 7 000, care for insane 70 000, Native education 215 000, reindeer service 6 000, medical rates for natives 50 000, tools for natives time protection 20 000, and liquor suppression 215 000.
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Fesilen
St Todd
Anid
Hiatt
Joseph G. Cannon
Ola
Champ Clark
Laat
Alanka Cpey
Lane Abil
Alaska
Alauke
Cape Spencer
Alnakna
Congress propose Bremerton drydock and Seattle post office plans
Washington December 6 congressman Humphrey introduced bills for a third drydock at Bremerton costing three million dollars a new Seattle post office at 1 25 million and Seattle immigration office at 600000 and a public building at Bremerton costing 200000.
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Washington
We, Humphrey
Bremerton
Washi
Postolico
Seattle
Atn Hon
Seatile
Clarke Elected President Pro Tempore of United States
Arkansas man Jomes P. Clarke was chosen president pro tempore after a Democratic vote. He faced opposition over the administration ship purchase bill but aligned with the administration during the last session. The row over the measure prompted recalls and shifting support among senators.
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Aastom Pree
Jomes P. Clarke
Arkansas
United States
Alice Pomerese
Ohio
Senvator Clarke
MenAuras
Presidents Message To Be Read Tomorrow
Washington dispatch notes a joint session of the Senate and House will convene in the House chamber tomorrow. A rural credits bill is expected to pass during Congress this session as Senator Henry P Hollis of New Hampshire predicts the measure will clear legislation.
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Washington
United States Senate
House of Representativns
House
Phe F
Henry P. Hollis
New Hampshire
Six hundred Seattle workers go on strike at shipyard
Six hundred riveters drillers clippers and steam fitters at the Seattle Construction and Drydock Co walked out this morning. They demand higher wages and better working conditions from company officials.
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Seattle
Seattle Construction & Drydock Co
War costs Switzerland 451 million to Oct end
Berne December 6 The cost to Switzerland to the end of October for guarding her neutrality was 451000000 francs. The government reported further expenses for defense and administration through November.
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Switzerland
Berne
Dex
Switerland
Mrs Lindley to Be Buried in Seattle
The body of Mrs. Harvey D. Lindley wife of a Seattle capitalist who died in Santa Barbara California on Saturday will be buried in Seattle. The notice notes the burial plan as an official local report from Shattle dated December 6.
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Shattle
Harvey D. Lindley
Seatte
Santa Barbara
Calif
Seattle
Buying at Home Promises Real Value for Local Merchants
A warning against ordering out of town money abroad to unknown sellers. The piece urges buyers to choose local home merchants who represent the community and offer reliable service and after sales care. It notes that pictures can mislead and arrivals may disappoint.
Czar Promises Aid to Serbia Amid Independence Tensions
London dispatch reports of a telegram from Nicholas of Russia pledging support to Serbia. The message, read to Premier Pašnić of Serbia, warns against any erosion of Serbia's independence. The Czar's promise is described as a flat assurance, with Russia expected to rally behind Serbia if independence falters.
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London
Serbia
Ruslachas Renalle
Cino Nicholai
Alt
Panlty
Canr
Sorbia
Saxony Cannon Plant Explosion Reported
London dispatch reports a large ammunition factory at Hull in Saxony exploded with a potential hundreds of deaths. The facility was said to be under mined and a Danish Copenhagen message conveyed the claim. Berlin then noted a German retreat near the Albanian border with casualties and a transfer of 100 cannon and ammunition as Germans and Bulgarians advanced to Montanir.
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London
Hull
Prussian
Saxony
Koidit
Denmark
Copenhagen
Tolly
Berlin
olMoe
Alo ‘Hn
Monantir
Army Mobilization Report From Rome Across War Fronts
Dispatch from Rome asserts Greece seeks 300000 more troops to join the war against Austrian and Bulgarian invaders. It notes thousands of Greeks in Macedonia and Crete enlist, aiding Allied forces in southern Serbia with British French and Italian units. Allies vow to halt Ottoman activity in the region at all costs.
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Rome
Maieoonia
Cleo
Greece
Serbia
Italian Troops Land to Reinforce Serbia Front
Italian forces continue landing at key points along the Albanian coast, notably Avlon, to join Serbian and Allied troops against Austro-German and Bulgarian invaders. The Chamber of Deputies voices confidence in the government after the premier states that Italian troops occupy most of Austria’s positions in Serbia.
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Chamber of Deputies
Malls
Austria
Lettras
Serbia
Russian and German Forces Maneuver Near Bulgaria
Reports from Bucharest say Ruavians push toward Bulgaria while landing on the Hungarian Black Sea coast. A larger German force is moving southwest to Hulmaciai to join the push, as demonstrators protest the Rusalatie control along Bub farina.
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London
Romania
Bulgaria
Bucharest
Itnikofe
Russian Allies Claim Stronger Rus sian Army and Supplies
London reports Dent-It and High Authority state the Russian army is in better condition than since the war began with ample ammunition and supplies. Petrograd dispatches note improving German lines as Russian observers see increasing German weakness. Premier Goremykin signals millions more troops and intensified effort for equipment and munitions.
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London
Petrograd
Rue Ain
Eriah
Dt Fe
Russie
Goremykin
All Quiet Now on Mexican Line
Reports from all sections of the Mexican border say disturbances have ceased. Villa and remnants of his army are driven south, Chirinalatlan area in control, Funston returns to San Antonio with optimistic notes. Villa’s soldiers reportedly depart as forces diminish. John Neaf, former city patrolman, leaves for Seattle for a two month vacation.
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Washington
Dec
Villa
Funston
Arkans
San Antonio
Jets
Solifari
John Neaf
Seattle
Diplomatic rupture feared as Teutons provoked
Washington reports a sinking in the Mediterranean of an American steamship attacked south of Crete, with unconfirmed details. President Wilson faces potential friction with Britain and France as Congress opens, amid recalls of German attaches Boy Ed and von Papen and Austria's alleged munitions plots. Bernstorff notes seek for reasons, while Boy Ed and von Papen hold a long Sunday talk.
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Washington
Greece
Partilly
Mediterranéan Sea
Athens
America
Wilson
United States
Germany
Lansing
Frans von Papen
Richard Boy-Ed
Austria
Department of Justice
Congress
Great Britain
England
France
House
Senate
Boy-Ed
von Papen
Count von Bernstorff
Stute Department
Hoy-Ed
United State
Boy Fd
von Bernatorff
Japanese Prince steamer attacked by submarine near London
London officials report the Bridal steamer Japanese Prince was attacked by a German submarine yesterday. The vessel was damaged but managed to escape, the Admiralty announced today.
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London
Admiralty
Plot to cripple Minnesota told to Louis W. Hill
San Francisco reports chemicals in the Minnesota freighter water may have damaged the hulls and forced abandonment of the voyage. Louis W. Hill, heir to Great Northern, said Seattle service men supplied details of a suspected saboteur aboard the liner. A San Diego wireless message described the ship drifting helpless about 25 miles southwest of Coronation Island with two men aboard accused of causing an explosion in the engine room.
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Minnesota
Bollera
C. W. Wiley
Great Northern Steamship Co
Wiley
Minnesota Jose Scuttlyarid
W. A. Martin
ST. Paul
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern Company
Britlahgreret
Seattle
Abidaut
Tandon
San’ Diego
Calif
Mintenotho
I'réaq Susdoy
Trans
Robin
British retreat after Mesopotamia advance stalls
London reports gloom as Gen Townshend retires toward Kruteda Mara with his army after two months of advances toward Baghdad. British forces, pressed by reinforced Turks at Anna Minor, are forced to withdraw and abandon the attack. Constantinople dispatches claim Turkish progress with two British gunboats captured on Saturday.
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London
Quydad
Townsends
Krutedamara
Mesopotamia
Almont
Bagdad
Anna Minor
Cold Theguile
lJater
Constantinople
Asia
German embargo setback hits U S textile firms
A Washington dispatch reports Germany sticks to its dyestuff embargo trade rule, demanding equal value American cotton for every cargo. State Department efforts to lift the embargo failed, and German-origin dyestuffs have not reached the United States as March shipments threaten to halt some textile and related factories.
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Boston, Tea
Washington
State Department
United States
Empire
Aliéo March Ibound Textile
Department of Commerce
Altar Society Fancy Work Sale Listed
The Ladies Altar Society of the Catholic church will hold its annual fancy work sale at parish hall on Friday the 17th. Proceeds support parish activities and charitable work. Local residents are invited to attend and browse handmade items.
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Ladies Altar Society
Chilrol
Pariah Hell
Colorado State Day Law Upheld by Supreme Court
The Colorado Supreme Court today upheld the state’s authority to enact and enforce a day law related to prohibition. Justice W. J. Gabbert authored the anonymous opinion, affirming state power over the issue.
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Colorado
Denver
Calorado
Supreme Court
W. J. Gabbert
Five more indictments in German conspiracies case
New York, Dec. 6. Five additional indictments were returned today against Walter Scholz, Max Breitting, Dr. Robert Kienzle, Paul Dasche and Englebert Brankhorst. They are charged with conspiracy to murder, to assault with deadly weapons, and to dig a shipa.
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New York
Walter Scholz
Max Breitting
Robert Kienzle
Paul Dasche
Englebert Brankhorst
Terms of Allies Prime Peace Talks in World War I
The London Post editorialized that Germany can have peace as soon as she agrees to the allies terms. It stressed peace only on allied terms, with emphasis on immediate settlement and concord among the allies.
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London
Post
Germany
Bryan urges mediation to hasten peace in Europe
In a statement today W. J. Bryan urged Congress to assure the President of readiness to support any mediation effort he may pursue to speed Europe's peace. He said an offer of mediation is justified on humanitarian grounds and demanded.
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Washington
Dee. G
W. J. Bryan
Congress
Europe
Boston Port To Ship 50000 Horses For French Army
Boston dispatch notes a change due to the blowing of the Lawrence river. Fifty thousand horses will be shipped from Boston instead of Montreal. Animals from Canada will be kept at Salem New Hampshire and Watertown until shipment. Rate quoted is sixty dollars per head.
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Boston
Montreal
Canada
Salem
N.H
Watertown
War effort abroad drives Canadian production claims
Ottawa reports that Britain demands 75 million dollars daily in war supplies and that about half of Canada's workers are engaged in munitions for the two million soldiers abroad, a figure outlined by HR H Brand, British munitions agent in Canada.
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Ottawa
Great Britain
HR. H. Brand
Canada
Protests Over Contraband List Reach Allied Powers
A protest movement denounces placing almost all articles of commerce on the contraband list and urges action toward Germany and Austria. The agitation aligns with Allied positions and signals intensified pressure on belligerent authorities.
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Washington
America
Germany
Prussian Losses Near Two and a Half Million
London dispatch reports Prussian casualties up to November 22 totaling 2,178,918 with 224 Saxon 218 Württemberg and 223 Bavarian losses issued, pushing the overall war toll toward nearly 2.5 million.
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London
Colts Arms Co Wins Major War Order Contract
Boston December 6 It is said that the Colts Arms Co has taken a 320000000 war order and has already received a 5000000 departure against the contract.
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Boston
Colts Arms Co
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