Admiral Evans Damaged Near Port Graham Alaska
Seattle December reports the Admiral Evans, under Captain Edward Hickman, struck a rock at Port Graham in southwestern Alaska causing a small forward hull hole. Beached for temporary repairs, she sailed south from Seward at 1 o clock this morning, not seriously damaged and able to steam at full speed.
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Seattle
Wallo
Port Graham
Alaska
Pacific Alaska Navigation’ Company
Admiral Bras
Admiral Evans
Enya
Seward
Edward Hickman
Admiral Moe
George J. McCarthy
Evans
Pottsville Blaze Destroys City Business District
Fire erupted in a basement early this morning in Pottsville Pennsylvania causing total destruction of the city’s business section and an estimated loss of two million dollars. Fire officials reported extensive damage across multiple blocks with many storefronts unfit for repair. Investigations continue into the blaze’s cause as emergency crews cordon off the area.
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Pottsville
Sea Safety Treaty Ratified By Senate In Washington
December 17 United States Senate ratified a resolution ahead of a sea safety convention in London affecting ships of all nations. The vote confirms support for enhanced maritime safety rules and compliance standards embraced by the international gathering.
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Senate
Washington
United States Senate
London
American Girl Engagement to Hohenzollern Prince
Elizabeth, daughter of Richard B. Rodgers, and Prince Christian, a nephew of Emperor William, of Germany, announced today in Washington. The engagement follows social notices of a prominent American family and European royalty, reflecting intercontinental ties.
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Washington
Elizabeth
Richard B. Rodgers
Prince Christin
Emperor William
Germany
Bandit Holds Up Four Cincinnati Banks for $20000
In Cincinnati at noon today an auto bandit robbed four banks and escaped with $20000 before a patrol duel with an officer. The officers name is reported as Isidy ing. the bandit was mortally wounded.
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Cincinnati
Fifteen British Army Transports Reach Havre Daily
An illustration shows many English troops arriving as a report states fifteen British army transports land daily at Havre. Troops come from Southampton and other English cities, highlighting sustained massive deployment.
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Havre
England
Southhampton
Navy bans Tipr - It s a Long Way to Tipperary
A War Department order forbids naval apprentices from singing the Allied battle song It's a Long Way to Tipperary. A Seattle dispatch notes passengers booked to sail on the steamship City of Seattle include A. Abvais Edward Worsten and J A Gray bile.
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Seattle
Post Intelligencer
Washington
United States War Department
Tipperary
France
A. Abvais
Edward Worsten
J. A. Graybile
Vancouver to remove mines shuttle in Seymour Narrowed war fear
December 17 announces Canadian government will remove mines shuttle. Seymour Narrowed due to fear of German caval wars by week’s end. Weather Mintmom -26 Clear.
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Vancouver
Seymour
Probe lavish charity probe on foundations and wealth
Denver reports Frank Po Walk of the federal commission on industrial relations says a January 1 meeting in New York will begin an investigation into alleged schemes distributing large institutional charities. Walsh charges foundations like Rockefeller and Sage misuse public funds to protect predatory wealth.
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Denver
Frank Po Walk
Mhuiber
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
New York
Walsh
Targo
Rockefeller
Sage
U S S Tacoma Ordered To Panama Canal Zone
Washington December 17 The United States cruiser Tacoma was ordered to the Panama Canal Zone to protect United States neutrality as directed by Governor George W Goethals. The cruisers left Guantanamo Cuba early this morning for Cristobal. The Navy announced that Governor Goethals asked for more warships and pilots to bolster security.
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Washington
United States
Tacoma
Uay
Panama’ Canal Zone
George W. Goethals
Crissers
Guanatanamo
Cuba
Cristobal
Department of the Navy
Amilens
Govarnor Goethals
Neill Doscent
Governor and Mrs Strong sail to Alaska from Seattle
Governor and Mrs J F A Strong of Alms arrive in Seattle and plan to sail for Juneau aboard the Jefferson on Monday night after a stopover from San Francisco. The journey follows their arrival on Monday as announced in Seattle.
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Seattle
J. F. A. ‘Strong
San Franciso
Sand
Jefferson
Gypsum to Tacoma Barges Resume After Loss of James Drummond
Seattle December 11 The Alisha Barge company resumed operation of Dig barges between Gypsum, Tacoma and Seattle after temporarily halting service following the October loss of the barge James Drummond The Palmyra replaced the Drammonil and arrived at Gypsum towing St James with a full gypsum cargo The Palmyra also carried lumber supplies and machinery to Gypsum while crews tuned up mine and plant equipment on both ends of the route
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Seattle
Gypsum
Ali Ako
Tacoma
Alisha Barge Company
James Drummond
Palmyra
Drammonil
Tatooah
Puget Sound Tugboat Company
Barre St. James
Cypaum
Pacific’ Coast
Gypsum Company
Tte Trcoma
Father sues over death of wireless operator in Princess Vittoria wreck
Theodore Reker, father of Walter Edward Reker, seeks $2000 in federal court against Canadian Pacific Railway Company owner of the Princess Vittoria. He alleges his son died when the steamship Admiral Sampdon sank after colliding with the Princess Vittoria in Puget Sound on August 26. He claims negligence by Princess Vittoria officers in navigation and caution.
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Seattle
Theodore Reker
Walter Edward Reker
Admiral Sampdon
Puget Sound
Princess Victoria
Dec 17 Seattle steamer Alameda list of passengers
The steamer Alameda arrived from the north last evening with a passenger list including Mrs Hert Howdesholl Marie Johnny C W Garfield J G Shepard Mise E Smith SiroJ2 BR Jackson Vivian Hinekis D Griffith Carl Mathison J v Cunnane A A Humphrey Foyal A Gunnison Mia R Scannon Mary Burgon Harry Judd and family, lot Morris Stephen Carlson D W Burtachell.
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Seattle
Alameda
North
Mrs
Hert Howdesholl
Marie Johnny
C.W. Garfield
J. G. Shepard
E. Smith
Siroj2
BR. Jackson
Vivian Hinekis
D. Griffith
Carl Mathison
J.v
Cunnane
A.A. Humphrey
Foyal
A! Gunnison
Mia
R. Scannon
Mary Burgon
Harry Judd
Arlot Morris
Stephen Carlson
D.—W. Burtachell
Perseverance Mine Secretary Heads South for Holidays
James Hirlay secretary to Superintendent Jackson of the Perseverance mine departs this afternoon for the South to spend the holidays in Seattle.
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James Hirlay
Sperintendent Jackson
Perseverance Mine
Spetd
Seattle
Swiss ask why U S aid to Swiss children in need
From Geneva Dec 17 Swiss authorities question U S distribution of Christmas gifts for Swiss children. They note wartime costs and mobilization drain the treasury limit welfare aid. Swiss children reportedly fare no better than others in Europe this season. The New York World’s Christmas ship reached French and English waters, bringing presents for children in France Germany Belgium Austria Russia England Serbia Montenegro.
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Geneyva
Switserland
United States
Christ Ting
Europe
Hei
Switzerland
The
Republic
New York World
Jaton
France
Germany
Belgium
Anatris
Russia
England
Serii
Montenegro
Governor Pardons Young Bread Earner in Backyard Rabbit Killing
Comerville N J Dee 1 Governor Fielder ordered the release of Oscar Phillipson a 19 year old youth who was sentenced to 12 days in jail for killing a rabbit in his own backyard. The pardon cites support from his widowed mother and two sisters and a petition from prominent New York and New Jersey figures.
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Comerville
Fielder
Oscar Phillipson
Jali
Ind
Gams
New York
New Jersey
Emden Sailors Rumored to Seize Vessels After Escape
Manila dispatch reports rumors that sailors from the German cruiser Emden, who escaped after the ship was shelled by the Australian cruiser Sydney near the Coco Islands, have boarded a collier and an auxiliary with mounted guns and seized several merchant vessels belonging to the Allies.
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Manila
Sydney
Cocoh Islands
Alos
God Punish England German Prayers Letter Exchange
A German Landwehr officer quoted in a German newspaper states the greeting form as God ponish England. The reply counters May He ponish Enghind, reflecting a wartime exchange of hostile sentiment between nations.
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England
Amsterdam
Landwehr
German Officers Command Cracow Invasion News
German officers are said to hold supreme command at Cracow placing machine guns Hecht artillery and wires in the cathedral and other historic buildings drawing the fire of the Husainians on these targets in a reported move dated December 17.
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Petrogard
Cracow
Herring run weak near Wrangell Narrows amid bait shortage
At Wrangell the 41 back schooners report herring tied up and not running as bait demand rises. Many halibut schooners stayed idle awaiting action while several vessels returned to Juneau where the Cold Storage Co. maintains a large frozen bait supply. Observers expect a surge of lingcod if warmer weather arrives.
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Wranghele
Wrangell Narrows
Herrine
Juneau
Storagai
Stanford student Gowey Shepard on Hinway home for holidays
Gowey Shepard, a Stanford University student, is on Hinway home to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr and Mrs Shepard.
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Gowey Shepard
Stanford University
Hinway
Mr.jand- Hire
H.r.shepard
Atasland Burglars Make Raid Across Town
Officers investigate a bold night raid by Atasland burglars reported near St Ann Avenue and Corbett Boarding House. Explosions blasted Kronquist store safe, onions spilled, valuables including watches and papers stolen. $900 cash and $707 in coin taken plus some jewelry and a safe. Smith's Drug Store window forced, cash register geld taken. total losses estimated under $200. A neighbor heard the blast between one and two, and both federal and civil authorities are pursuing leads.
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Douglas
Robbarler
Therobbar
St Ann
Tito Ietter
Smits Drug
Othe Corbett
Kronquist
Mreixranquiat
MécKranquitt
Ikwan
Amin winMin
Rontley
Dondon
Tha
Joss
Preadiwall
Mre Bronquist’s
Yeuntoniare
Bile
Owen Umntexd
Arborealdea
Smith
Oll
Aminalia
Tha. Corbatt
WY Jarei
Mradarel
Darvi
Tintie
Federal
Civi
Million Christmas Trees Trade Sparks Frigid Debate
In Ruthland Vermont a city market tale emerges about a one way west bound shipment of seven million Christmas trees. Christine reports the scene as a curious commercial event with unusual logistics and a nod to Chicago’s broader market influence.
Movement to form Juneau Citizens Light Power Company
Downtown merchant says a Citizens Light and Power Company is being organized in Juneau to secure lower light and power rates. Details are not ready but the plan is considered certain by The Empire’s informant.
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Juneau
Citizens’ Light & Power Companys
War refugees tell of hardship in Germany and Holland
Mrs Joop Riedl and her four children reached Jefferson from war torn Europe. She describes rationing and government controls in Germany and the Netherlands, noting food shortages, black bread rules, and a five year plan. She predicts Holland may join the war and recalls news of American help and German troop movements.
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Pougers
Alaska
Joop Riedl
Jeffereon
Tol
Mroo Riedl
Wien
Bledissas
Holland
Germany
Teuroph
Wald
J._Riedl
Almee
Seadwan
English coast attacked by German fleet in sharp war alert
London reports the German raid on the North Sea coast with bombardments of Scarborough Hartlepool and Whitby, resulting in 74 dead and 145 wounded. Four British merchant ships sunk by floating mines, Princess Olga among them, with many passengers drowned. Britons brace for further action as measures for civilian evacuation and naval defense are organized. women volunteers and naval guards discussed.
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Berlin
War Office
England
Scarborough
Hartlpool
London
Acros
North Sea
Flamborough
Aberdeen
Scotland
Flamborough Head
Hartlepool
Ingorite
Milan
Whitby
Scarboroileh
Great Britain
Heligoland
Hagiand
Dealitinid
Dover
Slaughter Continues Amid Global War Updates
London reports the war entering England’s midst as Austrian and German forces push on in Galicia and Silesia while Russia withdraws lines. Rome cites the Beethoven sinking after a Adriatic mine. Vienna admits heavy casualties near Belgrade. new battles unfold on the Vistula with back and forth fighting. Turkiye shells the Dardanelles coast as Athens notes limited action nearby.
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Petrograd
Austria
Russla
Berlin
Amsterdam
Vistula
Coucela
Alsace
Parla
Bondon Dispatch Receives British Ante Signal
A fragment from a 1740s dispatch arrives at Bondon, noting a British ante signal. The readable text hints at external military or diplomatic communication but details are unclear.
France seeks relief fund for trampled zones in occupied departments
Paris December 16 cabinet members of President Poincare plan to ask Parliament to appropriate 100000000 for relief of people in departments of France occupied by the German army and evacuated during the fighting weeks.
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Paris
Poincare
France
Divailon
England to Receive 100 Million from Russia Under Deal
London reports England arranged to receive 100 million dollars from Russia with 49 million in gold. Lord Asquith criticizes Argentina for delaying the German steamer Patagonia accused of violating Argentina neutrality. A hot chase occurred in the Gulf of Buenos Aires as tensions rise over shipping.
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London
England
Russia
Lord Asquith Fins
Buenos
Ayres
Arpeneine
Crolmir Puerredon
Patagonia
Palazonino
Argentina
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Amorlee
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Beethoven
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Silesia
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