New German Government Being Formed Sulzer Near Victory
Returns from Chisana and Illiamna in the Third Division give Deelgate Charles A Sulzer a majority of 19 for re election, widening his Territory lead to 40 and likely re election by a small plurality. Sulzer's total should near 50. Precincts show gains since two years ago, with a net Sulzer gain of 22 in read data. Unreported precincts remain seven, with past totals of Sulzer 64, Wickersham 63, Lena Morrow Lewis 9 in skipped divisions. Advices say full results could favor Sulzer, but Bristol Bay precincts did not vote this year. The present standings exclude seven divisions and Hadley.
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Chisana
Illiamna
Deelgate
Charles A. Sulzer
Sulzer
Wickersham
Lena Morrow Lewis
Valdez
Bristol Bay
Chisana Precinct Returns In for Sulzer and Local Races
Chisana precinct at Shushanna Junction reports results with Sulzer leading for Representative 7 to 2, Wickersham 2 rounds, Murray 9, Galen 8 for Road Commissioner, Wilson 1. Signed McCarthy News.
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Shushanna Junction
Chisana
Sulzer
Wickersham
Murray
Galen
Wilson I
McCarthy
Sulzer Leads in Valdez Third Division Territory Vote
Returns received last night and this morning show Illiamna Sulzer leading 14 to 0 over Wickersham and Chisana Sulzer 7 to 2 over Wickersham. Sulzer holds a 156 vote lead in the Third Division and 46 in the Territory. Seven precincts unreported two years ago favored Sulzer 54 to 63 for Wickersham, suggesting Sulzer would win a small majority if elections were held this year.
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Valdez
Illiamna
Sulzer
Wickersham
Chisana
Christmas Rush Warns of Last-Minute Shopping
Readers are warned of only three shopping days left before Christmas with one day this week and two days next week. The message urges urgency for those who have not completed Christmas gift lists while noting children’s happiness remains a priority.
Riggs Highlighted by Seattle Paper in Alaska Plans
A Seattle Post-Intelligencer dispatch reports Gov. Thomas Riggs Jr. as the only American governor with an office in Washington and host of a Western Governors meeting. He aims to name Alaska the next meeting place, with Navy transport for the trip to Alaska and onboard meetings. The party may visit the Interior and the Sh Government railroad, plus a tour of Washington State, depending on attendance.
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Seattle
The
Post Intelligencer
Washington
Thomas Riggs. Jr
Washington State
Police Sent To Prevent Spread Of Influenza
Dawson reports police deployed to Champagne Lagoding to stop Indians from carrying influenza into the Yukon where no cases exist. Skagway quarantines all travelers briefly. Yukon may be the only North American territory free of the epidemic. Dawson orders serum stock ready for possible emergency.
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Dawson
Yukon
Skagway
Democratic leaders push plan to cut expenditures in government
Washington December 20. The Senate Democratic steering committee discussed measures to compel Departmental heads to reduce expenditures. No action yet. There is a general resolve to pursue greater economics in the war to peace transition.
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Washington
Senate Democratic Steering Committee
Hog Island Shipyard Investigated. Arbitration Urged
The Department of Justice reports Hog Island shipyard found to have no criminal liability and recommends a board of arbitration determine what portion of the 60 million dollars spent by the Government is in excess of reasonable necessities.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Hog Island
Board of Arbitration
Christmas Toys From Red Cross Helpers Across Division
Christmas stocks of toys made by Junior Red Cross auxiliaries in the western division are being sent to Red Cross shops tied to local chapters. Several thousand dollars have already been raised for toys made by school children in the Junior Red Cross.
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San Francisco
Red Cross
War Industries Board cancels copper price controls
Washington December 20 The War Industries Board announced that the maximum prices of copper fixed by the Board will expire on January 1 and will not be renewed by the Board.
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Washington
War Industries Board Today
Ulster Problem Still Sets Back Irish Settlement
London report notes Sinn Feiners and Nationalists agree Ireland should be treated as a unit, but Ulster remains the main obstacle. With no arrangement on Home Rule after the war, the Ulster dispute continues to hinder any Irish settlement even if the Peace Conference discusses the issue.
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London
Ulster
Ireland
German Government renews appeal to United States over armistice terms and food
Washington dispatch reports another German appeal to the United States seeking modification of the armistice terms and relief in food. Lansing had stressed that communications should not be directed only to the United States, yet the note followed the standard reception pattern.
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Washington
Despitte
Lansing
United States
State Department
Lettish
Peace party of Japanese enroute to Paris from Honolulu
A first section of the Japanese peace party arrived in Honolulu en route to San Francisco and then Paris, with Baron Makinu Gen Nara Vice Admiral Takeshita and attendants among the travelers. A second group led by Marquis Saionji will join in Paris, traveling by the Indian Ocean route. Separately, the National Colored Congress of the World and Democracy named eleven peace commissioners to go to Versailles to petition abolition of race restrictions.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Baron Makinu
Gen
Nara
Takeshita
Marquis Saionji
Paris
Indian Ocean
Washington
Dac
National Colored Congress of the World and Democracy
Versailles
Lodge calls for delaying League vote until Versailles meeting
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge told the Senate on December 26 that the League of Nations should be postponed until after the Peace Conference in Versailles has convened. He urged separate consideration of the question rather than tying it to the conference.
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Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senate
League of Nations
Versailles
Famous Umpire Dies Victim of the Flu
Seattle December 20 Francis O Loughlin famed American League umpire died here of influenza He was nicknamed Silk Purse of the plate and the man who kept order with calm dignity in the ball park and on the field The obituary notes his reputation and long career in major league baseball.
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Seattle
Francis O. Loughlin
President Wilson Meets Italian King In Paris
In Paris on December 20 President Wilson met the Italian King with cordial exchanges. The meeting eased concerns as the King spoke fluent English and both leaders quickly reached a mutual understanding. Wilson reported progress in France his first week toward organizing and cementing interests free from earlier confusion.
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Paris
A Wilson
Wilson
France
Italian King invites Wilson to Quirinal visit
Paris dispatch says King Emmanuel of Italy met with President Wilson at the Mural Palace and extended a personal invitation for Wilson to visit him at the Quirinal. Queen Helen echoed the invitation to Mrs. Wilson.
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Paris
King Emmanuel
Italy
Mural Palace
Wilson
Quirinal
Helen
Wilson Meets Italian Leaders Over Peace Congress Claims
Paris dispatch describes President Wilson’s talks with Italian Foreign Minister Sonnino and Premier Orlando about Italy’s representation at the Peace Congress. The President pledged support for any claims judged just by Italy’s representatives.
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Paris
Wilson
Sonnio
Orlando
Italy
London Papers Praise Wilson Visit Plans
London newspapers comment extensively on President Wilsons coming visit. The London News expresses profound satisfaction over the plans and says every section of the nation is eager to display gratitude and admiration for his unfaltering idealism and steadfastness of purpose.
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London
Wilson
London News
President Wilson to visit London after Christmas with troops
President Wilson plans immediate trip to London after Christmas dinner with American troops in Paris. He is expected to pass through Belgium on the return journey, visiting the devastated region.
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Paris
Wilson
London
Belgium
Wilson to be Royal Guest During England Visit
London authorities report President Wilson is likely to be received by the King at Buckingham Palace during his forthcoming England visit. The announcement notes the expected royal audience as part of the official itinerary.
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London
Wilson
Buckingham Palace
England
British Air Board draft for international air convention
London Dec 20 The British Air Board has drafted articles for an International Air Convention to be submitted to the Allies It is suggested that international air conferences be called
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London
British Air Board
O'Loughlin Elected One Of Baseball's Noted Umpires
Boston Dec 20 O Loughlin has been an American League umpire since its founding. He was regarded as a picturesque figure in baseball amid the lengthy strikes and ball games.
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Boston
O’loughlin
New York Yacht Club declines America's Cup bid
The New York Yacht Club will not contest next year's America's Cup race. It would consider a challenge for 1920 only if made by the Royal Ulster Club. The decision follows the club's stance in New York on December 26.
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New York
New York Yacht Club
Royal Ulster Club
isl@t
Parisians Question Grayson On Wilson’s News Habits
A group of Paris journalists visited Rear Admiral Grayson the President’s physician. They fired questions about Wilson’s methods, tastes, and temperament. They noted the warm human impression the President made in Paris and the high demand for news about him.
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Paris
Grayson
Wilson
Investigation of Sophia wreck to start in January
Victoria December 20 The investigation into the causes of the wreck of the Princess Sophia will begin in the Canadian Admiralty Court on January 6.
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Sophia
Victoria
Canadian Admiralty Court
Hindenburg Defies German Government in Plot to Form Front
Paris reports Gen Hindenburg wired Berlin to form a new front behind the neutral zone. two regiments to Frankfurt and Pole landing at Danzig. Berlin ghosted by Polish advance and a Berlin based Peoples League includes von Bernstorff and others. Solf resignation triggers staff strike at Foreign Office. counter revolutionary plot alleged against present government.
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Paris
Hindenburg
Berlin
London
Copenhagen
Peoples’ League
von Bernstorff
United States
Maximilian
Cardinal Hartmann
Solf
Erzberger
Amsterdam
Foreign Office
Scheuch
War grounds for practice for Americans
The War Department plans to retain the Aberdeen Maryland proving grounds for testing munitions and armament. It will control 36 000 acres and develop the Neville Island Pennsylvania ordnance plant to produce larger rifles 18 inch guns. The proving ground has a capacity of 15 000 test rounds daily and gunners can attain a range of sixty miles.
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Washington
War Department
Aberdeen
Maryland
Department
Neville Island
Pennsylvania
Yankee destroyers sink three submarines near Gibraltar
New York reports officers of the American transport Arrow arriving with word that American destroyers sank three of five submarines that attacked the British battleship Britannia near Gibraltar on November 5th.
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New York
Arrow
Gibraltar
Casualties of the Americans Reported Totals
Washington dispatch notes new American casualties totaling 68,902 with 1,890 dead and 350 prisoners. The report includes many slightly wounded and minor cases, many of whom have already returned to duty.
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Washington
Influenza Situation Stable in Juneau Under Health Officers
Influenza in Juneau shows little change with new cases still developing and many recovering. Three deaths attributed to the disease since the second epidemic began include Robert Thibodeau who died Saturday, and Walter Ford and Frank Rosetti who died yesterday.
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Juneau
Robert Thibodeau
Walter Ford
Frank Rosetti
Firms Consolidate Twenty Nine Explosives Firms Merge
New York dated December 17 reports that twenty nine explosives manufacturing firms in England, nearly the entire British industry, have merged into a single consolidated entity.
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New York
England
GREAT CHANGE IS NOTICED IN FORMER KAISER
In Amerogen Holland on December 20 constant worry and confinement have aged the former Kaiser. His face is pinched and ashen, hair and moustache gray, features deeply lined, and he appears ten years older. He has not shaved recently due to bed confinement as the Empress stays by his side.
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Amerogen
Holland
Alameda to Pick Up Medical Team for Alaska Epidemic
The steamer Alameda has been ordered to sail for Yakutat Alaska to pick up doctors and nurses sent to combat the influenza epidemic. It will call at Yakutat on its route south from Cordova, Seattle, December 20.
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Alameda
Yakutat
Seattle
Alaska
Cordova
Third Payment Due on Liberty Bonds This Month
The third payment of 20 percent is due today at banks. Two remaining installments will follow, 20 percent on January 16 and 30 percent on January 30, completing the bond payments.
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