Swanitz the Genius Railroad Engineer Dies at 64
Col Alexander W Swanitz famed railroad engineer and contractor of the Alaska Central and Alaska Northern Railway died in Alameda at 64. He built over 4000 miles of track in 40 years and surveyed Cairo to Khartoum in Egypt. He held posts from chief engineer in Egypt to directing projects in the United States and Alaska. He lived in Charleston Washington Chicago Pittsburgh and Alameda and recently testified in the Seward town site dispute.
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Alexander W. Swanita
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Col. Swanitz
America
Europe
Cairo
Kartoum
Egypt
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Berlin
United States
Charleston
D. C
Chicago
Pittaburgh
Alaska
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Valdez
Yukon River
Alaska Entra
Col Swanite
Col. Swanite
Alaska Northern Railroad
John E
Frank I. Ballam
Seward
Broad Pass Alaska Survey Completes Topographic Study
Survey work begun in 1913 maps Broad Pass topography and geology as Alaska officials note potential mineral wealth. Report highlights gentle grades, surrounding ridges near Mount McKinley, timber limits, and placer gold copper prospects near Valdez Creek with coal at Coal Creek. Railroad likely enhances regional development.
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Cathedral Mountain
Mount Hayes
Forcer
Reeren
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Zion
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Valdez Creek
Weather Summary for Four Hours to 3 PM Today
The report covers the last four hours ending at 3:00 PM with a maximum reading of 3s and a minimum of 34. Precipitation is reported at 41 inches in phatic.
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Besphatic
Indictment Sought in Chicago Baby Case
State's Attorney Hoyne said he will ask Cook County Grand Jury to indict Dr H J Unlselden for permitting the death of Allen John Bollinger in Chicago. A coroner’s jury previously found no evidence the child would have been mentally or morally defective and urged physician consultation in similar cases.
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Maclay Hoyne
Cook County
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H. J. Unlselden
Chicago
Allen John Bollinger
Borh
Hasselden
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Mercy Hospital
Arthur Rankin
Loyola University
Howard Chissett
Hahneman College
D. A. K. Steele
Physicians' College
The
University of Ilinois
Henry F. Lews
Cook County Hospital
Ludwig Koktoen
Rush Medical
College of the ‘University of Chicago
Christmas Trade in East Breaks All Past Records
New York reports unprecedented Christmas shopping for 1916 with record store sales and wholesale orders难. Merchants say prosperity stems from wartime gains, with West buyers replenishing stocks and banks urging more lending.
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New York
Ee & Pelz
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Mr. Pelz
America
Lexington ends red-light district after midnight crackdown
Lexington Kentucky joined a nationwide trend by shutting down its famed red-light district at midnight, following actions in Cincinnati, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Denver. The move targets illegal vice venues and aims to curb disorder and crime in the central area.
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Cincinnati
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Denver
Chicago Grain Firm Eyes Argentine Trade Expansion
Chicago December 22 General Manager Rosenbaum of Rosenbaum Grain Co says American grain dealers and exporters await favorable action by Argentina's House of Representatives. The firm expects a fair return on invested capital and aims at a permanent business setup.
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Rosenbaum
Rosenbaum Grain Co
House of Representatives
Freight Congestion Not Hurting Munitions Shipments
Pittsburgh exporters report coast port delays do not disrupt transport of munitions and other European government materials. France and Great Britain use bottoms provided by those nations. Britain handles all government freight for Russia, including thousands of Pittsburgh steel cars.
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Pittsburgh
France
Great Britain
Russia
United States assay office reports $100000 gold bullion receipt
Seattle dispatch notes the United States assay office today received 100000 dollars in gold bullion from British Columbia pointe. The transfer marks a substantial inflow of precious metal from Canadian sources, confirming ongoing crossborder bullion movements into the U S.
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Seattle
United States
Copper market braces for record production in December
New York reports Alaska Gold at 25 percent China 54 Ray 24 Utah Copper 79 Copper metal at 21 cents near multi month high. A major producer asks 20 cents a pound for immediate delivery. A copper expert predicts monthly output may surpass the 200 million pounds mark set in June. Agencies have little or no copper for prompt delivery as sales move into 1916.
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New York
Alaska
China
Ray
Utah
Empire circulation lends
An advertisement note indicates The Empire uses circulation lending for advertising, noting terms for merchants to place ads and access broader reach through the paper's distribution network.
Lansing Note Handed To Vienna On Austrian Crisis
Vienna received the Lansing note via Ambassador Penfield after Washington released Secretary Lansing’s reply to Austria’s Ancona note. The reply reiterates US demands and states Austria’s replies to prior points are not essential to the discussion. It holds Austria responsible for the submarine commander’s actions that killed or endangered U S citizens, insisting on accountability under international law and humanity.
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Austria
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Acta
Colonel House Sets Out for Europe to Advise Ambassadors
New York dates report Col EBdr House confidant of President Wilson will depart for Europe tomorrow bearing messages of instruction to American ambassadors in foreign capitals. He said the trip is at the request of President Wilson.
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Ebdr. House
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Sugar trade shifts in 1915 by Spreckels unit
Claus A Spreckels American Sugar refiners report 1915 exports of about 260000 tons of refined sugar valued around 36000000 to England and the Continent, with Europe buying raw Cuban sugar. Canada also imported Cuban sugar. He predicts 1916 will bring higher sugar prices as the US must supply Europe, restore domestic stocks, and meet rising home demand.
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Claus A. Spreckels
England
Continent
Europe
Cuba
Canada
United States
Ameri can International to Run Seven Vessels Under Flag
New York Dec 22 The American International Corporation which bought seven ships from Pacific Mail Steamship Co for 1 250 000 said it would continue operating under the American flag in the Pacific Ocean They will run mainly between San Francisco and the Orient and between San Francisco and South American countries The plan preserves existing routes and services.
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New York
American International Corporation
Pacfic Mail Steamship Company
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Orient
Americans preparing to get along with war orders
Frank A. Vanderup, president of the National City Bank, told the American Association of Woolen and Worsted Manufacturers at the Waldorf that war profits may end due to Europe’s inability to pay. He dismissed the idea that material shortages justify imports and warned that business is running at full tilt. He urged making the U.S. independent of war profits as soon as possible.
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Frank A. Vanderup
The
National City Bank
American Association of Woolen & Worsted Manufacturers
the Waldorf
Europe
Hooper Named Jail Guard for Ketchikan Appointment
Sidney J. Hooper has accepted appointment from Deputy U S Marshal W B Sharpe of Ketchikan to be guard at the Ketchikan jail and will depart within a few days. He succeeds C W Grant.
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Sidney J. Hooper
United States
W. B. Sharpe
Ketchikan
Mr. Hooper
C. W. Grant
Roosevelt seen as eager candidate for presidency
New York December 22 Ormsby McHarg, once a manager for the Colonel, says Roosevelt is an eager and active candidate for the presidency. He declares Roosevelt expects the nomination at the Republican convention in Chicago next year.
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Ormsby McHarg
Hero Today
Roosevelt
Order Reprisals Warn U S Troops at El Paso
Washington December 22 War Department announces US troops at El Paso have orders to return vigorously any further deliberate firing from Mexicans at Juarez. The directive underscores mounting tensions along the border and sets a firm response posture for cross border incursions or fire incidents.
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United States
el Pasose
War Department
Shaw urges U S to vastly boost armament program
George Bernard Shaw argues in a letter to the Intercollegiate Social Society that the United States should spend two billion dollars on an armament program rather than one billion, claiming America’s pacifism is world hopeful yet dangerous. He warns the nation’s power and precaution demand a stronger buildup.
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New York
George Bernard Shaw
United States
Shaw
America
Sherman law to punish war plotters within U S
Washington Dec 23 The justice department, hampered by lack of specific laws to protect neutrality, says it will pursue criminal proceedings under the Sherman anti trust act for war plots. Probes focus on plots tied to German and Austrian sympathizers aiming to disrupt munitions plants in the United States.
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Washington
United States
Department of Juatica
Congo May Figure In Proceedings For Belgian Loan
Two Belgian government representatives will visit the United States to raise a loan for Belgium. The discussion includes what Belgium could offer if collateral is required. The Congo Free State remains a vast, resource rich area with mineral deposits. American capital previously advanced through concessions to the Congo.
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Boston
Der
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Belgium
Leopold
American Congo Co
Societe Internationale du Forestriere Et Miniere
Railroads cut passenger rates across competing lines
New England railroads win ICC approval for 2.5 cents per mile base, prompting the New York Central and five rival roads to unveil a 1g cent per mile fare plan within their territories. Lehigh, Lackawanna, Erie, Western New York, and Ontario & Western to follow. effective date tied to ICC decision, with potential suspensions pending hearings on reasonableness.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Erie
Weat Shore
Ontario & Western
Electric gun touted to revolutionize warfare in Europe
Philadelphia December report states Electric Gun Company claims a noiseless 400-pound shell firing weapon will reach ten miles, penetrate forty two inches of armor, and load with over 300 percent efficiency versus standard cannons. W H Conkle, secretary, asserts rapid fire rivals machine guns and envisions battlefield use across Europe.
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Electric
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Europe
W. H. Conkle
Conkle
High Water Mark Shrinking Pages Drive Alaska Papers
The Empire reports its large size pages force Alaska papers to publish twelve pages to carry current advertising. Limited press facilities forced refusals that would have allowed tenPage issues, preventing sixteenPage papers to meet “toe the mark.” The Empire carries greater, more diverse advertising than any prior Alaska paper, and boasts circulation exceeding all rivals in Alaska.
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Lmited
Alasin
More Men Measure Passed in Irish War Debate
London reports an all night Commons session ending at 6 am as the Asquith bill to raise an extra million men passes. Irish Nationalists led by John Dillon stage a violent clash criticizing Allied command and Anzac. Redmond vows opposition to conscription while posters cite Irish troops urging recruitment and loyalty to Ireland.
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House of Commons
Asquith
England
John — Dillon
Suvin Bay
Anzac
Redmond
Iriah
Ireland
Archibald Murray Named Commander of British Dardanelles Forces
London December 22 General Archibald Murray appointed to succeed General Munroe as commander of British troops withdrawing from the Dardanelles. Murray had served as chief of the general staff in London.
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Archibald Murray
General Munroe
Dantanelles
Churchill joins Grenadier Guards frontline duty
London dispatch reports Winston Churchill has been attached to the Grenadier Guards and is serving his first trench tour after resigning his cabinet post to go to the front.
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London
Winston Churchill
Grenadier Guards
Greece election outcome looms over Greek stance
London reports British officials expect Greece to align with Venizelos on war stance despite a Gounaris victory. Morning Post cites Neon Asty claim that Germany and Austria warn Greece against accepting Entente demands and using Salonika as a military base.
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Deserter Punished by Court Martial in Koenigsberg
Berlin report says Johann Sowa a young farm laborer was condemned to death after a two day trial by a Koenigsberg court martial for desertion from the army on five counts.
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Berlin
Johann Sowa
Koenigsberg
Capture of Bulgarian Port Varna Claimed
London dispatch from December reports the Bulgaria seaport Varna on the Black Sea partially in Russian hands after heavy bombardment by cruisers and destroyers. A landing party of about forty thousand is claimed in possession with artillery mounted, as Russians push more troops from Odessa in anticipation of further Bulgarian attacks.
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Ly Chronicle
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Varna
Black Sea
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Petrograd
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Iten
Odessa
Von Emmich Dies at Hanover After Liege Victory
Berlin reports General von Emmich, who led the assault on Liege, has died in Hanover. His forces entered Liege on August 7 and soon after overwhelmed the forts, a feat hailed as a major German achievement and noted for introducing the 42 centimeter cannon.
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France’s War Financing Totals 4.21 Billion Dollars
Paris reports from the Petit Parisian list the sources of funds for wartime financing up to November 1. They include Bank of France advances 1.4 billion, Bank of Algeria 15 million, national defense bonds 646.8 million, treasury bills 1.604 billion, proceeds of prewar bonds 92.45 million pounds, U S bonds 27.14 million, English bonds 205.79 million, and Anglo French loan from the United States 250 million. Total equals 4.2070882 billion dollars.
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England
British claim 105 German submarines captured or sunk
London dispatch reports Admiralty estimates at least 105 German submarines captured or destroyed since the war began. Many sank underwater and could not surface. eighteen captured and serving in the British navy. More than 60 reportedly secured. Campaign waged with aircraft, torpedo boats, destroyers and motor-boat chasers.
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London
British Admiralty
Curran claims U S flag misused in submarine sinking
Cincinnati report says James W Curran, who says he witnessed a British ship Laralong sink a German submarine, claims the English vessel flew the American flag during the attack. Curran recently returned from England where American companions were detained and told they were Canadian and should enlist in the British army.
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James W
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Laralong
England
New York Health Dept Allows Horsemeat Sales
Late morning reports claim the New York health department will permit horsemeat sales for food after January 9. In Seattle, overland trains run late due to snow avalanches in the Cascades, detouring many trains on the Great Northern line. Von Papen sails from New York to Amsterdam en route to Berlin, contrary to Mexico rumor. Morton elected president of Tuskegee Institution, succeeding Booker T. Washington after his death last month. Commerce reports a new peak in November foreign trade valued at half a billion dollars, a record. Matthew A. Schmidt, defense witness in Hagerty murder case tied to the Los Angeles Times building bombing, testifies. In Seattle, Patrolman J P Egan is found not guilty of manslaughter in a joyride death case, with Judge Mackintosh noting the verdict may embolden crime.
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Health Department
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J.p. Egan
Exan
Andrew Johnson
Mackintosh
Alaska opening of great importance to Seattle and country
In his annual report President Thomas Burke of the Chamber of Commerce says the opening of Alaska is of the greatest importance to Seattle and of wide national interest. The prosecution rests in the murder trial of Los Angeles.
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Thomas Burke
Chamber of Commerce
LOS ‘“Angelhs
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Reno Republican committeeman injured by taxicab on Broadway
New York report says H. B. Maxeon of Reno Nevada a Republican national committeeman suffered a fracture of the left arm and other internal injuries when a taxicab struck him on Broadway. Paris dispatches say Mme Sarah Barnhardt denied illness and death rumors, calling reports false.
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Gol. H. B. Maxeon
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Nevada
Paris
Mme
Sarah Barnhardt
America
Ford Peace Man Dies in Christiania Report
A fragmentary notice reports the death of a Ford Peace Party member in Christiania, noting Lloyd as a scant member and mentioning a political context. The readable portion provides limited names and a terse event description without full details.
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LawyerKills Two in Natchitoches Station Shooting
In Natchitoches railroad station this afternoon Alert L. Knox a surveyor of customs at New Orleans and noted Louisiana lawyer shot and killed Ben Foster of Hattiesburg Mississippi and Mex Franke. The victims were attorneys from different states. The incident occurred at the station and Knox was reported as the shooter.
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Alert L. Knox
New Orleans
Lousiana
Ben Foster
Hattiesburg, Miss
Mex Franke
Natchitooches
300000 IN INVASION OF EGYPT DRIVES TROOPS FOR EGYPT
London reports three hundred thousand Turkish soldiers with cavalry infantry and artillery move toward Egypt under German command. British troops engage east of the Suez canal as the campaign promises some of the war’s bloodiest fighting. Paris cites a Constantinople despatch claiming revived Turkish zeal and moslem priests urging war to the death.
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Caucasus
India
Kaloor
Mohammed
Hungary pledges Dardanelles openness for war retirement
Count Albert Apponyi, Hungarian opposition leader, told United Press that Hungary is willing to pledge the Dardanelles shall always be open for Russian commerce as a condition of withdrawing from the war. The statement was reported from Berlin on December 22.
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Dardanelles
Albert Appoyon
United Press
Combat along the Serbian frontier described in Salonika dispatches
Salonika reports indicate fighting between Teutons and Bulgarians and Anglo-French forces along the Serbian Macedonian frontier continues. French and British troops fortify Greek Salonika while Germans appear to plan a siege. Static trenches give way to mobile camps and French three inch guns wreak havoc on Bulgarians. French aviators photograph Bulgarian positions revealing numbers and locations.
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Salonika
Serbia
France
Serb Funds Safe Amid Shipments to Paris
A shipment of eighteen million francs valued at $3,600,000 for Serbia arrived in Marseille en route to Paris. The funds constitute the Serbian national treasury and were delivered safely today in the port city.
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Marseilles
Paris
Alpine Front Hampered by Severe Cold and Snow
Cold weather disrupts operations on the Austro Italian front with temperatures reaching 14 degrees below zero. Heavy snowfall blocks Tyrol and Carniola passes, delaying movement and aid as officers struggle through the Alpine region.
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Vienna
Alps
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Carnla
England and France accept war as daily life says Davis
Richard Harding Davis notes in The Times that England treats war as usual while France has digested war as part of daily life. He says English merchants reassure customers that war won’t interfere, and France has welcomed the English ally as a paying guest in Artois towns.
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Richard Harding Davis
The
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England
France
English governess jailed for disorderly conduct in Vienna
Ida Blackmore, 18, English governess, was court martialed by the local landwehr division in Vienna. She received eight months hard labor for creating a scene in a public restaurant by calling the German Emperor a giro bloodhound and hoping the Central Powers would be destroyed. She was nearly lynched by police before capture. A possible war consequence mentioned is that London Stock Exchange may bar poor British-born from membership.
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Landwehr
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