Alaska Coal Powers Navy's Pacific Fleet
Alaska's Mat anuska coal tested as best for the navy Pacific fleet. Secretary Daniels says hand picked coal meets needs. Maryland test shows easy firing and steady steam. Officials foresee end of Atlantic coal reliance and lower transportation costs once Pacific access is secured.
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Daniels
Josephus Daniels
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Bering River
Matanuska
Navy
Pacific
U. S.S
Maryland
Navy Department
Pacific Coast
Severa Morning Daniels
Alaska Ebner 10 Reorganize Soon
Boston News Bureau reports Consolidated California Nevada Co to be organized under Delaware law with 5 million capital from 1 million shares. A W Middleton, ex treasurer of Alaska Ebner Gold Mines Co, leads. Alaska Ebner shareholders urged to pay assessment for new stock. Ebner Gold stock not included. Property foreclosed for 225,000 by bondholders. Development spend cited around 35 to 40 thousand dollars. Property located near Juneau in Alaska.
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Boston
Boston News Bureau
Consolidated
California-Nevada Co
Deleware Lawn
A.W. Middleton
Alaska Ebner Gold Mines Co
Alaska-Ebner Co
Middleton
Alaska Ebner Gold Mines
Ebner Gold Mines Co
United States Smelting Co
New York News Brief On Trade Market Signals
A terse New York item notes a stock or trade market signal described as ASi-Three Trnl- Sateived, with a mention of a 12000 level or figure. The fragmentary report hints at market activity or a financial threshold, and underscores a cautious reading of the day’s trading indications.
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New York
Deez Asi
Utah postmaster cannot quit as term lapsed
Colton Utah December 25 Eayman He Marble merchant and postmaster, has hired an attorney to seek release from his official position. His term expired over a year ago yet no successor or bond relief has been appointed. Parcel post adoption increased mail, causing him loss, and he has placed goods outside his store to free space for mail.
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Colton
Utah
Eayman
Fiera
Markle
Skagway Moore's Wharf Destroyed by Fire
Skagway suffers severe loss as Moore's Wharf and surrounding dock facilities burn. White Pass railroad deck area consumed by flames aided by strong north wind. government steamer Potemkin aided firefighting while 30 sailors battled the blaze. Estimated damage around 1000000 dollars, with most of the ore bunkers and freight cars incinerated. Insurance coverage reported.
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Seattle
White Pass
Moore's
Skagway
Nowa
Moore i
I Ronanze-diiya
Alaska
Yukon
Sparke
Poterdon
Bort
Seward
Wergtha
Hahica
German cruiser Carmoran told to depart Guam
A consular dispatch to the State Department reports the German cruiser Carmoran arrived at Guam today and that her commander was ordered to leave immediately, with no delay.
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Washington
Carmoran
Guam
State Department
Railroad Transfer to General Canranza in Mexico City
Vera Cruz December 15 General Mander Meredin of the Mexican army surrendered the management of the property and turned it over to the Carranchina in Mexico City. He had been operating the Mexican Railway for military purposes.
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Vera Cruz
Mander Meredin
Carranchina
Sines Carrinzalete Mexico
Messages of Death Reach Bayless Family in Baltimore
News from Baltimore reports the deaths of Mrs. Z Bayless and Mrs. William Bayless within an hour of each other. The Bayless family, long prominent in Baltimore society, received telegram notices and word of their mother’s grave illness and the sudden passing. William Bayless, eldest son, had traveled from Tukana to Baltimore three days earlier, accompanied by Mrs. Big Jean Haylous, and returned to a family in mourning. The Baylases had previous ties to Juneau and Michigan, with the widow noted as the wife of the late prominent physician Hinson.
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F.b. Hinson
John
Baylasss
Thane
William Bayless
Bayleda
Willam
Bayless
Mrcandaro
Baylens
Mira William Bayions
Baylasa
Hingon
Entombed miners in Fukugia colliery blast in Japan
Tokyo dispatch reports eight hundred Japanese workers were imprisoned when an explosion caused by firedamp wrecked operations at the Fukugia colliery. Rescue teams are at work locating survivors and assessing damages amid the blast aftermath.
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Tokio
Jamemioware
Fukugia
Resob Stone
Cuban General Dies in Havana
Havana reports General Joan J. Monteguado, commander in chief of the Cuban army, has died. In Washington a notice from the department of nutrition or related agency mentions a major crop valuation, citing "five billion" dollars in crops.
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Havana
Joan J. Monteguado
Washington, Des
Department of Nerleniture
Civic Federationists Report Good Times Progress Across Nation
Boston December reports to John Haye Pammond chair of the National Civic Federation’s industrial economics department indicate widespread belief that business is improving and the country is nearing an era of prosperity, based on thousands of correspondents from all sections.
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Boston
John Haye Pammond
National Civico “Federation
U S Secures Bulk of Latin Business
Boston December 15 The 1913 trade of the United States with twenty Latin American republics by sales and purchases topped all other nations, according to John A Spar rett head of the Pan American Union in an address to the Latin American commercial conference.
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Boston
United States
John Sparrett
Ution
Ingtmmicht
Seattle Transportation Men Back Alaska Aid Drive
Seattle transportation officials and companies urge Congress to support navigation improvements in Alaska. Committees are mobilized to petition members of Congress for appropriations, aiming to fund the program and advance the Alaska project as authorized by Secretary Redfield.
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Seattle
Group of Transportation
Comaniree W
Redfield
Zoriaids
Alanke
Arico
Great Britain Pays for Ship Search Delays
The United States reports Great Britain will not delay American ships longer than needed to search for contraband and will compensate for damage to perishables. Authorities warn there may be shipping disruptions amid ongoing adjustments to the sea search regime.
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Washrington
Great Britain
United States
Amitablan
Humboldt Sails North at Noon From Seattle
The Humboldt sailed north at noon today from Seattle with Juneau passengers including Pow Bailey Mrs Ho Beo Bilandhiard P Wedrich Mrs PW Al Ferguson and SN Nelson aboard. The Empire notes it has more readership than any other Alaska paper.
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Seattle
Humboldt
Juneau
Pow Bailey
Ho Beo Bilandhiard
P, Wedrich
al Ferguson
Nelson
The
Empire
Reddard
Alaska
Seized War Prize: Norwegian Ship Ran Held as Prize
London Dec 15 Islvids announced the Norwegian steamship Ran, arriving Liverpool from New York, has been taken as a prize by British authorities. Bar ber & Co. operated the ship, carrying cotton goods copper and leather for Liverpool and Gothenburg and Malmo.
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London
Ilsvids
Liverpool
New New York
Barber & Co
Tiverpool
Gothonvore
Anil Malmoays
United States Favored England Cause Noted in Boston
Boston press reports Sir George Parish arriving in London remarked he might visit this country and was struck by unanimity of feeling in favor of Great Britain's cause. The note suggests strong support for England among Americans.
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Boston
On Trial Case In Ketchikan Court
In Ketchikan District Eight Judge Lyons and Maurles preside as Di Leahey arrives for the Byane thin morning. The case concerns the Salt of the old Brown Alaska Ska Company at the Granby Consolidated Smickingyantag Power Company and a plan to prevent the Interior operator from using property of Theoad romisbu to benefit a 101 fnitoresting entity.
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Ketchikan
Thos. BR. Lyons
Maurles
di Leahey
Byane
Ska Company
Apiin
Granby
Consolidated
Smickingyantag
Power Compu
Cer
Theoadromisbu
Toche
Mutinous Russians Arrested Amid Mutiny Reports
Reports from newspapers in Mignna today describe a mutiny at Przemys fortress with battalions sent to prison camps near Petrograd. German sources announce that Lieutenent General ptreak and Major General A Von Martin died of wounds, and General Von Erieson, commander of an infantry division, is also noted dead.
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Bercin
Dees
Mignna
Przemys
Rewapaper
Petrograc
War Office
Ypres
von: Erieson
A. von Martin
German Officers Return to Prison Camp After Escape
Two German officers who had been prisoners at Zevenhar crossed the border into Germany, violating their parole. They were brought back to the internment camp under orders from their government.
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Zevenhar
Holland
Germany
British officer and sailors refuse to abandon craft
A British officer and seamen aboard a craft in the North Sea refused to leave their vessel until they were promised they would not be interned in Holland. The incident involved their families and the danger posed by possible internment amid tensions in the area.
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London
North Sea
Nassau
Holland
Russian reserves called in Petrograd for war effort
Petrograd dispatch reports that on December 16 German military actions in Poland cost Allied forces thousands of men. A call was made to mobilize 2,000,000 reserves to reinforce carries.
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Petrograd
Poland
Augelans
Reichstag Speaker Details German War Resources
Berlin report states Reichstag speaker announced 62 members are in active service while over two million Germans have offered to serve. Only a fraction have been called as Germany secures food supplies for future needs through harvest and import measures.
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Berlin
Der
Reichstag
Rarheoing
Thair Servicen Ag Voluneer
Germany
Landstaurm
Berlin Declares Japan Aiding Russians War Update
Dispatches from the eastern theatre confirm Japan aiding the Russians with artillery units and forces moving toward the Husalon front via Trans Slhorkur railway. Reports indicate Japanese artillerymen and troops are en route to bolster Russian positions, signaling intensified cooperation.
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Berlin
Dev
Japanoperare Nehiing Seit
Ronsiin
Inpjueves
Husalon Front
Tran Slhorkur
Australian New Zealand troops land for training in Bevpt
The government press bureau reports that Australian and New Zealand troops have landed in Bevpt. They will stay there for training before being transported to France.
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London
Dée
Government
New Zealand
France
Income tax shifts to offset vodka revenue loss
Dec. month reports a move to balance government revenue after vodka profits declined. Officials push temporary measures to cover the shortfall, maintaining fiscal stability amid the decline in Molotov era production.
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Petrograd
Acme
Redmeda Leads Nationalist Leaders Commission
London reports a parliamentary circle claims John Redmeda, a nationalist leader, has been given a commission in the army and will leave for the front soon. The note suggests preparations for imminent service and political leadership changes amid mounting tensions.
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Redhond
London
John Redmeda
Irdat Nationatiat
Revolt in Caucasus and Austria’s peace overtures
Reports from Constantinople claim a Mohammedan uprising in the Caucasus with Moslems deserting to join Turkish troops against Russia. An official dispatch says Turkey was forced into war by Allied attacks. Berne and London coverage note Austrian peace proposals and Belgrade’s recapture, with Serbs retaking the city and Austria claiming gains in Galicia. Sweden seeks neutrality amid German pressure. Denmark Norway join talks at Malmoe. French troops hold positions along the Yser and advance in Argonne. Times notes German invasion crest and renewed Russian focus.
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Berlin
Constantinople
Caucasus
Russia
Turkey
Messudich
Dardanelles
London
Belgrade
Galicia
St. Petersburg
Germany
Sweden
Poland
Belgrad
Balkans
Vienna
Austria
Dukla
Stockholm
Denmark
Norway
Petrograd
Copenhagen
Gustave
Haakon
Frederick
Malmoe
Paris
War Office
Yser Canal
Argonne
Hellebrake
Times
Soldiers Speechless Though Not Wounded in War Hospital
From Parig on December 15 medical reports note soldiers in a military hospital treated for deafness blindness and speech loss from shell explosions. In Lyons cases of concussive injuries and shock are reported though no wounds. similar injuries are described at Dunkirk where shells caused mental and sensory trauma.
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Parig
Feo Lyons
Strick Dent
Ehulle
Dunkirk
Advance Against Suez Canal Halted Strain War Report
Cairo reports brutal military actions flood the desert near Port Said aimed at staving off Turkish advances. British forces deploy aeroplanes as night fighting continues over the Hal peninsula with unclear progress and no clear Turkish advance observed.
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Cairo
Porti
Minle
St. Hal Peninsula
Canada Faces Deficit and War Borrowing Plan
Montreal December 15 Minister of Finance White announced to reporters that Canada will likely need to borrow about one hundred million dollars annually for the duration of the war. The plan signals a heavy wartime borrowing program as the country marshals funds for defense and mobilization.
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Canada
Montreal
Paris Cabinet Called for Extraordinary Session
Paris dispatch reports the French Cabinet to convene in an extraordinary session in Paris on December day. The notice is terse and lacks full details of agenda or expected decisions.
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Paris
Vrench
Seeston
Paria
Dee
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Gen. Canranza
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U.S
York
Egypt
Berne
Suez Canal
D&c
Wilson
George W. Goothwig
Paniami
Panama Canal
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