Wilson Champions Alaska Aid in State Survey Plea
President Woodrow Wilson urges large appropriations to chart Alaska waters and improve aids to navigation. He warns incomplete surveys threaten ships and lives. He notes a completed administration business program that aims to boost trade and prosperity.
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Congress
Woodrow Wilson
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National Defense Council
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Alaska
Gasboat Pachuga Lost Crossing Tak u Sound
I. Treadwell reports the Pachuga, a none foot cabin cruiser built by Hayes and Judson, lost while crossing Takl Inlet last Wednesday. The Ph pheasant towed her. high winds and heavy seas caused the tow to part and the Pachuga to founder. Rescue efforts failed to locate the vessel. The Ph pheasant searched Grand Inlet harbor area without result, plans for further search announced.
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Treadwell
Chas. Hayes
Tom Judson
Tak Iast
Phomsant
Speel River
John Naho
Pheasant Twe Company
Ray Gousett
Treadwall
Bolnt
Taka
Taku Harbor
Grand
Douglas
Hayes
Judson
Firemen to Meet Tonight at Headquarters
Members of the Junean fire department will convene tonight at the fire headquarters at 7. Chief Fretman urges full attendance.
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Junean Fire Department
Fretman
Festival effort yields large Sourdough success
The Thane Perseverance Douglas and Trendiell organizers claim strong results from the Sourdough Festival. Tickets for the grid lottery exceeded 500 with mine foremen and plant staff named among those aiding the effort. General Manager Philip H. Braitey approved plans and praised the club and workers for overwhelming support and participation.
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Douglas
Trendiell
Nanlste
Treadwell
Philip’ H.braitey
James Stoody
Eady
Charles Hayes
Ba. Christos
Treadwoll
Walter Stevens
James Dawe
Fale
Form
Robbery Suspect John Ross Freed After Hearing
John Ross, accused of being one of the bandits in the late night hold up of J. McGloranatti, was released this morning after a preliminary hearing before the United States commissioner. Giovanotti and Babbage identified Rosa Hito in the crowd, but Ross did not testify.
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John Ross
Ari
J. McGloranatti
Romiius
Mosaldins
Ronbury
Corlat Babbago
Rows
Giovanotti
Babbage
Rosa Hito
McBride
Roam
Belgian relief fund progress and gifts amid shortfalls
The executive board reports the Belgian relief drive near completion with Thane holding funds and several sources still outstanding. Gift efforts by Valentine, Nadeau, and Rustgard total $1,159. Sourdough Festival under Garfield and crew contributes $1,043.51. remaining money comes from subscriptions and Peter Carleon driven contributions. Boxes placed at various spots aided the fundraising.
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Fins
Ite Ork
Sabi
B- Valentine
A. N. Nadeau
John Rustgarid
Treauurée Thane
Chris
D Garfield
Ansistants
Peter Carléon
Juneau Rink Presents Evening Program and Polo Match
Juneau rink management announces a big night with skating privileges and a polo match as the opener. Readers are invited to enjoy new melodious numbers and novelty dances, with plans for a Floral Parade and dancing. Admission details appear to be published for tomorrow night.
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Juneau
Mananement
Former Juneau Woman Licensed to Remarry
A Juneau woman Noliais Boury and Joseph Anderson of Sulton Basin Alaska were granted a marriage license. Boury, formerly married to Charles Bury an electrician with the electric light company, separated from Bury after charges of gravity with the Fiera authorities. They lived in a tent house on the Gold Creek area.
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Juneau
Alnaka
Joseph Anderson
Sulton Basin
Youtordiys Mra
Bury
Charles Bury
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Terura
Fiera
Georgia for Sitin Engagement and Christmas Banquet
A page lists Rev Father Bailey Carl Richards and family A Shyman J C Chawberlin Oak Olson and Thorng Charles Hall as engaged for a Georgia for Sitin event. A grand call will be given by the aps on Christmas night with the Lyric Orchestra providing music. Guests will be served in the banquet room of the Easles Hall.
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Father Bailey
Carl Richards
A. Shyman
J C
Chawberlin Oak
Olson
AL Re "Thorng
Charles Hall
Aps
Lyric Orchestra
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Easles
Eas
Parisian Ivory Aids Sold At Doran's Pharmacy
The notice lists large stocks of Parisian Ivory and related aids at Doran's Prescription Pharmacy in Seattle. Mentions 12E 01 and 200 Ermine skins with W. H. Cass as contact or reference.
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Seattie
Doran's
Seattle
Doran
W. H. Cass
Weather Today Tops Bitter Cold With Terse Forecast
A fragmentary weather note reports a cold day with a high near 32 and a low around 27. The text includes garbled place names and stray alphanumeric marks, offering minimal readable context beyond the temperature range.
Unclear Juror Trial Details Describe Fatal Shooting Incident
Fragmentary OCR recounts a court case involving a juror killed during a trial and a fatal shooting at a courthouse. Names and places are garbled, but references Henry Garr a merchant and Parsons appear amid a violent incident at a courthouse, with a suspect firing a weapon and causing deaths.
Sacramento church janitor reports assault and homicide
Sacramento city December 3 David Fountain janitor of the German Lutheran Church alleges he was assaulted by a man at the church basement Saturday night and that he killed a woman named Margaret Milling during the incident. The report notes he was beaten and bleeding but provides few other details.
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Sacramento
David Fountain
Cortoneial
Margaret
Italy Opposes Closing the Suez Canal
In a diplomatic note, Italy states opposition to any closing of the Suez Canal and urges Turkey to be held responsible for avoiding disruption. The message warns that shutting the canal would threaten trade and could undermine the 1888 convention, with officials insisting preventive actions.
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Wlertite
Turkey
Great Harvest Planting Plan Revealed for 1915
The Department of Agriculture announces plans to plant a vast harvest area for the United States in 1915. Officials emphasize scale and national impact as farmers prepare extensive acreage for the coming season.
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Washington
Dec
World War Era Arco Materials Estimate Stirs Debate
An Allied region report from New York on December 6 notes estimates that the combined forces of Vermat, French English, Austrian and Belgian armies may need 567 million pounds of arco in agriculture per year. If travel and supply constraints worsen, the total could rise to 160 million pounds annually.
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New York
Miner Doc Hatoh Killed in Accident Near Banndy
An 85 year old miner from Idfinrod, Doc Hatoh, was killed yesterday morning in a crash along the Maripoan route near Banndy. Authorities reported the fatality after the collision with a vehicle operated by Aclyaeo Pout.
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Shattle
W. EL Hatoh
Idfinrod
Former mayoral candidate runs again on Union Labor ticket
In San Francisco on December 8, a former mayoral candidate from New York, Bukenei Schmits, confirmed he would again run for mayor on a Union Labor ticket, following a statement attributed to his brother.
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San Francisco
New York
Bukenei
Schmits
Nero
Prominent attorney C W Dorr dies in Shattle visit
Dec 3 report from Shattle notes the death of C W Dorr aged 60 a leading member of the legal firm Dore and Hidtey with offices in the Colman building He was in Alaska yesterday en route to Washington for a meeting with James Wiskiiraham 8 delegate event and the city bids farewell to the notable figure from the firm.
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Shattle
Dom
James Wiskiiraham
Alaska
Washington
C. W. Dorr
Dorr
Dore & Hidtey
Thos Colman Thulld
Two Steamer Sails From Seattle Amid Alaska Trade Turmoil
A garbled dispatch from Seattle references steamers sailing toward Alaska in a period of trade tension. It mentions shipper names, local firms, and a Rexall store setting with winter craft movements and shop promos, all reflecting a bustling port scene amid uncertain logistics.
Admiralty seizes fishing fleet amid wartime disruption
London reports a dramatic seizure of a Worth Firth fishing fleet amid widespread public unrest. The strike paralyzed marine traffic for days as workers, seeking higher wages during war, forced mass abstention and a government intervention by the Board of Trade to broker a settlement.
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London
Psor
Admiralty
Helin
Tamdon
Aedmen
Government Board of Trade
Rockhill dies connection to Turkey post noted diplomat
W W Rockhill, an ambassador to Turkey, died amid reports from Honolulu. The fragmentary OCR mentions his position and death but lacks full details, leaving the exact date and circumstances unclear.
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Honolulu
Stockhill
Wantington
Turkey
Hare
Smith and Carranza Clash Over Troop Withdrawal
Fragmentary report notes United States Senator Al Smith and troops involved in a dispute over American forces. General Carranza demanded Wilson withdraw soldiers within twenty four hours, amid tensions described as a crisis at Verever.
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Dee
United States
al Smith
Mickland
Carranzio
Wilson
Schwabatal Not to Be Allies Agents Declared
Washington on December 8 the government publicly stated Charlon Mis Schwabo and astrocintell had pledged they would not act as purchasing agents for American allies. The pledge aligns with U.S. neutrality policy. Schwate understood this before sailing for London last Saturday.
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Washington
Charlon MiSchwabo
Astrocintell
Aimerica
Balliferents
United States
Schwate
Lomdey
Dismissal From Privy Council Shocks England
A London dispatch reports the British government dismissing Sir Ndear Speyer and Sir Earnest Cissel from the privy council, a move without precedent in British history. The action follows strong German flavor comments and signals a tense attitude toward Germany amid foreign policy.
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New York
London
Csys
Ndear Speyer
Earnest Cissel
Inhveléra
England
Privy Council
Coorg
Italy Mobilizes Troops Foreshadowing War Entry
Rome reports eight battalions totaling 4000 men sent to Libya near the Austrian border and prepared for any aggression. Milan notes over 200,000 Austrian troops massed on the frontier with a large force near Pola. Guarded bulletins suggest Germany and Austria may push Italy into war, with news likely to arrive from Vienna or Berlin before public release.
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Berlin
Russians mass at Cracow in decisive bombardment
The Hague dispatch reports 270000 Russian troops under Bulgarian general Radkodemitrief surrounding and bombarding Cracow. Austrian forces are said to be withdrawing into Bartfeld Pass as eleven German army corps concentrate at Lodz. The front from East Prussia to Cracow spans about 300 miles.
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Radkodemitrief
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Bartfheld Pass
Carpathian
East Prussia
Lodz
German casualties and prisoners reported from Lodz battles
London reports 100000 German casualties in Lodz area estimates from the Bourse Gazette. Petrograd cites Berlin dispatches claiming over 200000 German prisoners captured during the fighting, marking a heavy toll on their forces.
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Lodz
Bourse Gazette
Petrograd
Berlin
Allies On Offense In France And Belgium
Advices from Berlin Paris and London indicate Allied forces have opened an offensive across France and Belgium. Reports suggest coordinated advances with strong attack momentum. Further details remain unclear as fronts shift and media briefings vary.
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Berlin
Paris
London
France
Belgium
Cate
Vedra Fire Claims 34 in Barrow Gasoline Tragedy
The British steamship Vedra, sailing from Port Arthur Texas with a gasoline cargo, burned to the water’s edge off Barrow England on December 8. Thirty four crew members perished as the cargo ignited, leaving authorities investigating the blaze.
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England
Vedra
Port Arthur
Texas
Curse to Europe and Jew officers in German service
The speech by Baron Kato in Tokyo reports fury in Europe with no peace prospects. A Berlin war office note states twenty six Jews were commissioned as officers in the German army.
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Japan
Europe
Baron
Tokio
Se Kato
Berlin
Dec
War Office
Germany
Refugee boat torpedoed claims amid Admiralty report
Fragmentary dispatches describe a refugee boat torpedoed in the English Channel and the Royal Navy intercepts. The Admiralty notes German torpedoing attempts, with lifeboat losses and reports of survivors and German methodical attack in broad daylight.
Germans Accused After Arriving at Vina del Mar Chile
Dec 8 report says American consul asked to represent circumstances surrounding the arrival at port of a German vessel Sacramento with cargo of coal and provisions. Allegations claim the ship seized canal ore and that the action risks trouble with Germany amid nontrade disputes.
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Amerigan
Vianipamino
Chile
Han Beem
Ambrinas Sturmer Sacramento
Tim
Germany
German Power Supply Strained by War Parley Standoff
In London on December, reports state Germany faces power shortages due to damage and disruption from ongoing conflicts. Imports of coal and iron are limited as German authorities struggle to maintain energy and industrial output amid wartime pressures.
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London
Dec
Germany
Parley
Garminy
Takpith
Berlin limits bread consumption and fixes food prices
The Rundown notes Berlin has passed laws restricting bread consumption and setting food prices. A. Shyman is listed as a passenger on the Georgia for Sitka tomorrow.
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Berlin
Eddie Collins Sold to Chicago White Sox
Eddie Collins, noted second baseman, was sold from Philadelphia to the Chicago White Sox to captain the club next year. The deal, arranged by the Athletics owners and Charles Cominkey, remains undisclosed in price. Collins batted over .326 and led the league in stolen bases, with strong batting and base-running records in the American League.
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Phladelphia
Eadie Goiline
War Ends by March 31 1916 Bet, Says Lloyd Policy
London reports Dees Lloyd policies forecast the war concluding by March 31 1916 with betting odds from six to ten to one. A new dirigible era is noted as Germans allegedly possess 60 zeppelins ready with torpedoes and rapid firing. J F Chamberlin a famed commercial figure plans to travel to Sitka tomorrow.
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Dees
Firent
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