Nickel in Slot Machines and Card Games Banned
In Juneau a U S marshal order shuts down all nickel-in-the-slot machines and card gaming for money or goods. District Attorney Reagan notes Alaska’s First Judicial Division has few gambling devices and that enforcement rests with federal marshals.
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Marabal
Tnt
SIL Phraphernalia
Alani
United States
Marshal's Office
Jong
Marshal's Star
Tie Tanx
Juneau
Oregon Moosecess Portland Decl 18 Losses In Vote
Judge Isha R Winn at St Ann's Hospital after a serious cold prompts care from nurse Gallbraith. The small Progressive vote at the list election is noted as a political setback.
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Oregon
Moosecess
Portland
Progressive Party
John R. Winn
ST. Ann's
Isha R. Winn
St Ann's Hospital
Deal. O. Sloane
Miss Gallbraith
Behrends Montana Creek Claims Go to Patent
In Juneau this morning Register C B Walker and Receiver Prank Borle signed the final certificate for Behrends Montana Creek lode claims Crown Point Dewey May Bale and their location in Montana district recorded in Juneau. The action confirms patent progression for the mining sites named.
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Behrends
Montana Creek
C. B. Walker
Borle
Juneau
BEMM
Behrands
Crown Point
Dewey
Montana Gres
Eastern Roads May Raise Rates Five Percent
Washington December 15 The Interstate Commerce Commission granted Eastern Railroads approval to raise freight rates by five percent with certain specified commodities exempted from the increase.
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Washington
Eastern Railroada
Interstate Commerce Commission
Troops moved by train toward Naco Arizona
Nine trains of American infantry steamed through here today en route to Naco Arizona, reinforcing border defenses amid ongoing tensions.
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El.paso
Naco
Sirizona
Mining engineer Harry Preston dies by own action in hotel
Philadelphia on December 18 reports that Harry K. Preston, a mining engineer known in the field, committed death by his own action in a city hotel last night. The incident occurred amid local investigations and drew attention to the man’s professional prominence.
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Philadelphia
Harry K. Preston
Goethal Sails for New York Colonels Mission
Colonel George W. Goethals sails for Washington to appear before congressional committees and visit his children over the holidays. He wired the order sending the U S S Tacoma to Cristobal to enforce U S neutrality, signaling Navy action.
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George W. Couthals
Panameantil Sone
Washington
Congress
Gouthala Yeaterday
Hin Monerey
U.S.S. Tacoma
Cristobal
United States
Five Years to Put Our Navy in Order
Rear Admiral Fiske testified before the House committee that it would take five years to put the United States Navy in the highest state of efficiency. The testimony was given in Washington on December 13.
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Washington
Fiske
House
United States
Captured Bandit Identified After Bank Robberies
Cincinnati police identified the wounded auto bandit as Frank G. Hohl, a notorious desperado. He had held up and robbed four banks of 320,000, and had been sought by multiple cities for two years.
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Cincinnati
Frank’g. Hohl
German Austrian Reservists Await Transport in New York
In New York on December 18 more than 390000 German and Austrian reservists are gathered awaiting transportation to join the front for their homeland.
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New York
New -York
Tardy Justice Delayed For Jacob Furth Seattle
Dec 13 Seattle reports the Washington State Supreme Court unanimously reversed the Whatcom County Superior Court conviction of Jacob Furth for aiding and abetting receipt of deposits at LaConner Bank. Furth, once a Northwest pioneer, died before sentencing, with reports noting a broken heart.
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Seattle
Jacob Furth
Northwest
State Supreme Court
Furth
LaConner
Wash
Whatcom County
Steamship ADK sails for Jamaica tonight
The steamship ADKS sails at 9 o clock tonight from Seattee. Passengers named include G. M. Scott, Herbert Scott, Ars. LE. Rust, O. R. Lohnor, and Jenaeus.
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Steamehip Adkssalls
Jeneaust
Juanes
G. M.scott
Herbert Scott
Ars. LE. Rust
R. Lohnor
Rush Sold Shuttle Dec 18 by United States Marshal
The steamship Rush formerly the United States Taverns cutter Rush, once based in Juneau, was sold today by the United States marshal to the Independent Fisheries Company for 5200 dollars.
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Unite States Taverns
Juneau
Independent Fisheries Company
Morgan Washington talks copper river sale with Interior secretary
Morgan Washington conferred with Secretary Franklin K. Lane and learned a definite written proposal from the Alaska Syndicate to sell the Copper River Northwestern Railroad to the government within days. Government intimation possible, and rumors say Morgan Interests are willing to sell the Copper River line for less than government parallel construction to tidewater may be pursued.
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Washington
T. Bo Morfan
Franklin K. Lane
Alanka
Northwestern Railroad
Contova
Gano
Moo
Morgan
Tidewater
Othe Conat
Alasiin
Riot at Seattle as Industrial Workmen rioters clash
A mob of about a hundred, mainly Industrial Workers of the World members, roamed Second Avenues last night crashing and blocking streets. Police responded to a riot call, arresting forty leaders while a larger crowd packed the sidewalks. The rioters allegedly looted and offered stolen food at a municipal hotel.
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Pollée
Gardner Pleads for New Warships
Representative A P Gardner before the House naval committee urged Appropriations to fund the fall’s number of warships as advised by the general naval board.
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Gardner
Washington, Dan
A_P Gardner
House Naval
Appropriations
General Naval Board
Acquitted in Bribery Case Ties to China Dan Ring
Dow Jones reports Tape and others cleared of bribery charges linked to a broader conspiracy ring. Frank Dow asserts the outcome reflects a fair process as defendants faced accusations centered on alleged political influence and illicit payments. The ruling concludes the jury found insufficient evidence to convict.
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Dow
China Dan
Acquittals in Dec 10 Chinaman Bribery Case at Seattle
SPATTLE Dec 48 reports Frank Hy Tape a former interpreter at the Seattle immigration office was acquitted on December 10 of conspiring to intimidate witnesses in the government case. He then stood trial for receiving bribes and was acquitted again. Represented by Rimer Told and Walter Fulton, the defense saw jurors including Paul Basson Renton hotelier and several local tradesmen. The case involved bribe payments for interpreting examinations at the local immigration station.
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Spattle
Frank Hy
Ainthon
Tape
Amorne
Rimer i
Walter
Fulton
United States
Paul Basson
Renton
Barrie
Carpenter
Kirkland
A.B. Maple
Twenty-fourth
Avenue
Turner
Farmer
Wodlnville
Cowley Real-Estate
New York
Edward Mil Brown
Uncas
N.S. Soper
Blackemith
Thirty-Sixth Avenue
Ben
Willard
Stanwood
G.W. Cleveland
Accouirent
State
Laond Avenue
Hann
Pirat
A. Dahlan
Ronton
G. Fields
Italy to Stick If Cairo Menaced
A Bordeaux cable reports a secret British Italian accord likening Italy to threaten 500,000 men if Cairo is menaced. The measure aims to safeguard Italy's interests in Tripoli and signals heightened danger in the region.
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Italy
Cairo
New York
Bordeaux
Britains
Tripeil
Drive 200-Foot Tunnel At Mine Leads To Prospect
Olaf Olaon Jim Frazer Jim O'Brien and John Bauni left for the Sealey-Davie property to drive 200 foot tunnels contracted by Staley-Dayla financiers including George Treat Granit King Ray Millard Judge Lyons John Fin bloom and Arthur Pinkus. Lease holders expect the ground to yield one of Prince William's largest products as experts review claims. A large camp with mining gear and food was sent to Shoubay this morning.
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Valdes
Olaf Olaon
Jim Frazer
Jim O'Brien
John Bauni
Sealey-Davie
Staley-Dayla Plains
George Treat
Aldas
Ray Millard
Granite King
Judge Lyons
John Fionbloom
Ls Graham
Arthur Pinkus
Princa Wiliigny
Shoubay
Washington: VP Marshall Aligns With Opponents on War Policy
A garbled 1940s style note describes Vice President Marshall aligning with opponents of broader army and navy policy. The fragment hints at political division over national defense and military expansion, with one side pushing restraint.
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Marshall
Art Treasures Said Sunk in River Scheldt
ISIG reports that priceless Belgian artworks were stored in Antwerp waterproof containers and sunk in the Scheldt river to hide them from German forces. The Descent from the Cross by Rubens is mentioned as a feared loss among the pieces.
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New York
Doe Isig
Belgium
Antwerp
Scheldt
Elora
Rueben
Diplomatic pact aims to ease cotton shipments to open ports
Secretary Bryan said a deal among British, American and other officials seeks to minimize disruption in cotton shipments from American ports to open countries. The Israeli government has expressed support, and the British ambassador pledged approval from his government. The arrangement appears to involve wartime port controls and neutral deliveries.
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Washington
State Department
Bryan
Porta
Medrich
Hag Givers
Britton regrets Swiss air route breach by British aviators
London reports on December 15 that Britain expressed regret to the Swiss government over aviators straying into Swiss territory while flying toward Friedrichshafen Germany. The foreign office stressed the incident should not be read as recognition of Swiss sovereignty over airspace.
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London
Friedrichslufen
Germany
Return to Paris as President’s family to depart soon
Dec 18 report notes the President’s family plans to return to their home in Paris tomorrow. Officials announce the Paris return as the party travels from Bordeaux with the destination set for the French capital.
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Paris
Bordeaux
Tomas
Policare
Iin
Accused youths linked to attempted theft in Ketchikan
Deputy Marshal reports the arrest of a 14 year old boy and a younger companion in Ketchikan. They are charged with traveling to the United States and stealing two registered items. Authorities believe the youth may face a more serious charge if tried as an adult.
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Ketchikan
Doop Il W.od
Tyac Millen
Wilts’ States
Chile
United States
Themon
Goldstein's Emporium to Stay Open Evenings
Goldstein's Emporium will be open evenings until ten o'clock every night next week to celebrate Christmas season. The ad notes extended hours and announces festive events.
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Goldstein's
Emporium
Russia Denies Defeats In War News Flash
Berlin and Vienna report Russians claim to counterattack west of Warsaw and near Lwow while Petrograd says German forces are in retreat. Berlin warns against broader mobilization as Constantinople military liaison is named and Turkey coordinates with Germany. Egypt remains under British protection as plans to defend spread.
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London
B—Wiils
Berlin
Viousa
Battle Sea
Carpathian
Warsaw
Petrograd
Miaws
Bint Prupaln
Poland
Marsini
von’ Dlr Goltz
Constantinople
Alvo
Egypt
Great Britain
Goverimdab
Villa Seizes Company Funds in Mexico Amid War Effort
In Chihuahua on December 18 General Villa ordered the seizure of funds from the American Shaling and Renning Company to cover expenses in the war effort. The action followed reports of the company’s activities near Garcia and Gor Garcia, with authorities enforcing the remittance request.
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Chihuahua
Villahaw
Shaling & Renning Co
Remirald
Gor Garcia
Hora
Petersburg plans New Year celebration tour event
Petersburg reports the Sons of Norway plan a traveling New Year celebration from December 28 to New Year’s Eve. A convention will be held during the festivities with delegates from Kotchikan, Douglas, Suhegu and other points attending.
Premier Botha declares South Africa rebellion completely bonded
Capetown December 18 Premier Botha stated the government views the power rebellion in South Africa as completely bonded. The press statement emphasized national unity and firm control amid unrest. The remark framed the situation as resolved and under authoritative command.
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Capetown
Thes
Botha
South Africa
War talk and Gardner quotes echo in Ferris letter
A Ferris navy correspondent writes from the Globe about Gutyard assurance of victory and growing worry as the war continues. The letter notes increasing concern from many as the year ends.
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Hoston
Herbert
Corey
Ferris
Garmans
New York inaugurat ion ship to Bermuda details unclear
Fragmentary text reports a New York event involving a steamship bound for Bermuda. It mentions purchasing items and a United States flag, with unclear references to a 000-ton steamer and named individuals. The legible parts point to a ceremonial or transport context without a clear outcome.
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New. York
Bermuda
United States
German claims sunk British scout cruiser Patrol and Doon
Berlin asserts the patrol cruiser Patrol of 2940 tons and destroyer Doon of 545 tons were sunk by the Kaiser's fleet after shelling Hartlepool Whitby and Scarborough on the Yorkshire coast. The Admiralty says shells hit the vessels. five crewmen killed and fifteen wounded. German cruiser Friedrich Karl reportedly sunk by a mine with heavy loss. Norwegian ship Vaaren survivors and casualties noted. Von Buelow cites long planned Yorkshire coast bombardment and German stamps hinting at potential neutral- country expansion.
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London
Berlin
Patrol
Doon
Hartlepool
Whitby
Scarebrough
Yorkshire
Admiralty
Grimsby
Vaaren
North Sea
Vaitren
Gerann
Rome
Prince von Buelow
Italy
von Buelow
North ‘Sea
England
War Department
France
Poland
Allies Sweep German Trenches Near Arras In Belgium
Paris reports the War Office says a coordinated Allied offensive in Belgium pushed Germans back. French forces are described as gradually mastering German trenches near Arras, with gains north of Ypres to Menin and southeast of Bixchoote noted in early war news.
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Paris
War Office
Belgium
Arras
Ypres
ManIn
Souttheast
Animas Present Paris Dispatch Promises Christmas Gift
A northeastern France dispatch quotes General Joffre vowing a Christmas present for the people if conditions change, signaling a morale boosting move amid ongoing war coverage.
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Paris
France
Jottre
Reserves Called in Kaiser Order Report
London dispatch reports the Kaiser issued a command stating the second line of landsturm must be ready for active service by December 20. The note underscores mounting mobilization as European tensions rise.
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London
Hamburg-America Line Faces $500000 Monthly Loss Claim
In Paris on December 18 IC reports that the Hamburg-America Line is said to incur a monthly loss of about $500,000 to man, maintain its steamers, and uphold ore deals. The claim underscores economic strain linked to wartime disruptions and shipping costs.
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Paris
T Iis
Trade steamers planned to aid Norwegian port trade
A fragment reports that four steamers are ordered to operate between Norwegian ports and American ports via a canal route. The project aims to bolster commerce with a potential capital of about $2,000,000.
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Christiania
Huss
America
Phnama Canal
Chilengs Aids Chicago Time Shift Debate
Widespread discussion among commercial and financial interests in St. Paul about changing Chicago from central to eastern time to align with New York time, aiming for synchronized schedules and economic coordination. The proposal garners attention from business leaders and city officials seeking regional time standardization.
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St, Paul
Det
Chicago
New York
Fourteen New Ships For England's Navy
The World reports that within months the British Navy will be augmented by fourteen new ships. These cruisers will be armed to be defensively strong, more powerful than most vessels now afloat, as the World notes.
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New York
Pec
World IY S
Heirs of Soldiers Paid Life Insurance in Berlin Case
Boston dispatch reports the Berlin special raid led to the German Military Service and Tifa Insurances paying $4,760,000 to heirs of German soldiers. The payment completes a significant term of wartime life insurance benefits for families.
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Boston
Berlin
Service & Tifa Insurances.Co
Eoiilers
Seattle Passenger List for June Steamer Voyage
The City of Seattle sails with a list of passengers including M Abrams Edward Woraten Mea Davis Dollie Rains Ernest Rich ter Charles Bartok for Treadwell J 4 Grayhill and others.
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Seattle
Thearth
Erelook
Juneaut
M-Abrams
Edward Woraten
Mea
Me Davis
Dollie- Rains
German Emden Sailors Captured By British Warships
Tokyo December 15. It is announced that British warships have captured the German sailors of the Emden who escaped when the ship was sunk. The crew had been preying on commerce using the Newsconer Aguha and were seized with two cannons aboard.
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Tokio
Iti Wan
Emden
Havessines
Largest Champagne grape harvest in eight years reported
Paris on 1948 reports that the 1914 harvest in the Trench champagne district was the most satisfactory in eight years. Total production is estimated to exceed the average crop by a considerable margin according to Lo Figaro.
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Paris
Dac
Lo Figaro
Trench Champagne
War cost forecast and losses from Swalan Bank review
A financial review estimates the war costs the five belligerents at 355 million a day with losses surpassing £000,000. It notes the war may end if it continues much longer, reflecting the toll on insurers and economies.
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Berne
Tec
Swlan Bankyvorelt
Ays
Cambei
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