Wilson says Britain to pay damages for detaining American cargoes
Washington reports President Wilson warned that long standing protests over British naval interference with American trade would require indemnification by Great Britain. Secretary Bryan filed an indignant protest via Mrs Page to Lord Grey, urging early action to stop British restraint on American merchant shipping.
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Washington
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Great Britain
Narasslig
William J. Bryan
Joan Walter Hy Page
U.S
England
Page
Edward Grey
Restela Thitrade
Secretary Bryan Seeks German Note Clarifications
Secretary Bryan reviews the German military demand over American consuls in Belgium and calls for withdrawal of certain posts. The United States currently maintains consuls in Brussels Antwerp Liege and Ghent while Belgium protests the note.
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Washington
Bryan
Germany
Helgium
Conunis
United States
Belgium
Bruscolt
Antwerp
Liege
Ghent
MM. Vandervelde
Governor Cote La Blosse Cleanses State Penitentiary
Reports from Columbia South Carolina dated December 24 say Governor Cote La Blosse shows clemency toward inmates with pardons paroles and commutations as Thanksgiving Day effects loom. Since January 1911 about 1,420 convicts have been released under his terms and more are expected before 1914 begins. Several life term prisoners including murderers and bigamists won reprieves or parole while conditions include abstinence from intoxicants. a Union County farmer paroled under drink abstinence terms must return if he drinks or his wife is harmed.
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Columbia
S.C
Cote la Blosse
Wbnr
Asenming
Tannary
Hieane
Union County
Polronius
Harry Dean
Spartanburg
Pardlet
Sean
syHon
Congress Reopens Work With Budget and Bills Ahead
Washington dec 29 Congress returned to session after the holidays with debates expected on appropriation bills and the administration program. Supply measures move through both houses as Democrats push the Texistation plan and Commerce Committee chair Duncan Pietch of Florida says efforts will speed. Immunization and postal appropriation issues loom in the Senate and House as debate begins.
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Washington
Congress
Segaton
Wisnik
Sobic
Senate
Texistation
House
Chicago women plan campaign to abolish street vice
A Chicago delegation of clubwomen will urge lawmakers to regulate and stop the sex trade. Kate Adams leads the group from Coulter House to Springfield to press for anti vice legislation. A routine arrest exposes how a cafe keeper profits from a girl paying fines by returning to the streets.
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Chicago
Ots
Springfiard
Tegisiatoni
Mini Kate Adama
Coulter Houre
Hone
Noral
Jane
Sentencing changes for James Eckdahl case at McNeil prison
Advices indicate President commuted five year term for James Eckdahl who was jailed in 1912 for obtaining money by false pretenses while intoxicated. The act followed prior claims of good character and petitions from friends. Eckdahl, a minor at the time, was noted as an alleged ally of Prospects. He will be released after three years, under supervision.
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Wilden
James Eckdahh
McNeil
Edhdah
Troe
Eekdahl
Indian Women Involved In Haines Embroglio Riot
A fragmentary report describes Indian women implicated in a Haines incident Thursday night. It notes they were sentenced by U S Commissioner Jip Kennedy to various terms. The piece mentions police, soldiers, and accusations of stabbing and injuries among participants, with unclear local names and places.
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Sven
Hulinesset
U.S
Jip Kennedy
Haiickswritess
Sui Stearns Rover
itIcka
Gwoonss
Four Steel Oil Tanks To Rise On Juneau Beachfront
Standard Oil Company plans four large steel oil tanks for its Juneau operation with a capacity of 750000 gallons per main tank. Tanks No 2 and 3 measure twenty feet in diameter and twenty eight feet high while Tank No 1 holds 750000 gallons. Tank No 4 is forty feet diameter and thirty feet high. First tanker deliveries, including the Sane Francisco, are expected in January signaling a new industry for the region with Juneau possibly distributing Southeastern Alaska oil.
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Standard ON Company
Otuthe- Phir Tns
Sint
J.D. Helph
Manger
Standard
Amaka
Juneau
iGastinean
Mildway
Thane
Bullitt Inex
Sane Francisca
Signatures Pour In on Wet Bill Amid Prohibition Debate
Seattle voters and reform activists rush signatures for a proposed amendment to the recently adopted prohibition law. Backers aim to compel the legislature to submit the measure to a special election in 1916 by gathering about 37,000 signatures. The proposal would abolish the saloon while allowing limited beer and wine sales under licensure to fund enforcement.
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Seattle
Elivcouielh
Itt
Rentsnni
Brawarlen, Datileries, Wineries and Wholdsaly Dealers Inc
Bogle Liottite
Cubmitl
Army of Unemployed Recruited From Canada
A fragmentary report notes a movement of unemployed seeking work entering the United States from Canada and Seattle. It mentions wartime conditions driving workers across borders and a perceived surge of job seekers arriving from Carmilan provinces.
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Canada
Seattle
Doe
The
Ain
United States
Cicada
Snow couple honored in Seattle by election as presiding officers
Mr and Mrs Snow of Se mita and formerly of Unedn have been honored by election as presiding officers respectively in Milo Post GA Rye and Stevend Roller Corps. Mr and Mrs Snow are well known in Juneau and Alaska where they have lived for many years. Crystal Snow, a daughter of the couple, is noted as a pupil at the Jiexi public school.
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Mzi
Mei—George Snow
Unedn
Milo Post
Ga, Rye
Stevend Roller Corps
Mrnd
Mriy Snow
Fern
Juneau
Teh
Alugka
Ang Crystal Snow
Trinity Church Tree Night Plans For Wednesday Evening
An Episcopal service and community program are set for Wednesday at Trinity Church. Aimed at raising funds and fostering fellowship, the event features a concert by local youths and a brief ceremony, with additional performances and a drawing for attendees.
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Trinity Church
Bunnell Named United States Judge Nominee
President Wilson nominated Charles Pannell of Valdor for the Fairbanks fourth district judgeship with quarters in Fairbanks. The nomination follows his Democratic support in Alaska and his Bucknell University and Albany training. The Senate is expected to act promptly, with Bunnell’s background as attorney and former educator noted.
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Bunnell
Congremi
Lti
Alavka
Mora
Bucknell University
Kant
MBI
Amnekin
Wies
Mtr. Butiwell
Dinion
United States
Honor of Bunnell Pleases Cheney Appointment
The Juneau Democratic paper reports universal satisfaction with the appointment of Mrs. Bunnell to the Four Judicial Division of Alaska. Cheney praises the choice, citing integrity and capability, while noting district attorney Spence’s opposition and the broader party tensions surrounding the nomination.
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Bunnell
Cheney
Hemo
Charleér
Bunnells
GS. Distilot
Mocosnan ‘Alder
Lieipurta
Exports Outpace Imports After December Increase
Secretary of Commerce William S Redfield announced that from December 1 to December 29 the United States ran a trade surplus of 55 million dollars. War orders from European belligerents boosted exports while imports lagged, signaling a strengthened balance of payments and reduced need for European balance settlements.
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Washington
William S. Redford
Anformoet
Redfield
United States
Europe
Toomnalke
Balnces
Seattle Sun Quits Publication and Receiver Named
The Seattle Sun ceases publication after years of service with a receiver appointed to handle the paper. Liabilities are reported to be reduced, with the receiver estimating one fourteenth of the paper’s obligations remain.
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Seattle
Dees
Teddy
Seattle Sun
Ton
Western
Thongs Aire
Alleged "Boodle Mayor" released on bail in Indiana case
In Haute Dec 29 Mayor Roberts was freed on $10 000 bail amid alleged wholesale election frauds. He is charged with taking a large sum of money. Sixty three other Haute business men were arrested with Roberts and most are out on bonds.
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Thhra Haute
Roberts
Indianapolis
Haute
Roberty
Russians Rout Foe They Say In War Update
A Dec 29 War Office dispatch reports the Russian army advancing in Poland and Galicia as Austrian forces retreat disorganized. Petrograd confirms Russians defeated Austrians and pursue them in Galicia. Observers note Russian passes in the Carpathians and a potential new Cracow attack after yesterday’s retreat.
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Berlin
War Office Today
Poland
Galicia
London
Petrograd
Bossian War Office
Rusala
Carpathian Mountains
Btala
Dukia- Pass Lare
Gerose
Iontral
Nun
Cratow
Mexican woman hero of 47 battles in army
Vera Cruz, Dec 23 Ramona Flores is noted as the only female colonel in the Mexican army. She has fought in 47 battles and sustained wounds. Her career spans both hardship and achievement, with command of 600 cavalry and roles in campaigns from Sinnton to Mazatlan as she travels to Vera Cruz to discuss commission with Gen Carranza. On the way she passes through Tucson with her two children.
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Vera! Cruz
Mexico
Ramona Flores
Tyree
Huerta
Sinnton
Curranza
Southern’ Pacific
Get
Curraido
Mazatlan
Sie
Vera Cruz
Taft Calls Prohibition a State Issue in Boston Speech
Former President W H Taft told the Boston Bar Association that national prohibition is a dangerous proposition and amounts to no confession by state governments of their inability to manage their own affairs. The remarks frame prohibition as a state matter rather than a federal mandate.
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Boston
Boston Bar “Association
Wight
W. H. Taft
Fairbanks Baker Held at Nanaimo
William Hobling, a noted baiter of thin city, has been held prisoner at Nanaimo after being taken from a boat at Dawson. He writes of the long confinement and harsh treatment, stressing the weariness caused by the prolonged detention.
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Fairbanks
Wiliam Hobling
Thin
Nanaimo
Columbis
St Dawson
Tim
Selling American Citizens Papers In New York Harbor
In New York on December 14 a new industry emerges selling American citizenship papers to German interred sailors in Hoboken. Prices range from one to forty dollars with Dutch and Swedish seamen most affected. The trade involves sailors who have or procured others’ naturalization papers. German agents are accused of aiding the issuance to influence loyalty.
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New York
Hobokens
Hoboken
Garmmy
Esate Eile
Wilson mourns death of hunter in canal area shooting
The article reports Dee Wilson expressing deep grief over the December shooting death of Walter Smith and Charlie Dorsch by Canadian militia at Nigars river. An Ottawa inquiry is ordered to investigate the incident affecting American citizens amid shipping tensions.
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Weashington
Wilton Wald
Millitia
Walter Smith
Charlie Dorsch
Ottawa
Sonerei Hughes
Vita Atintetry
Interior Output Degreased Fainbanks Report
Fragmented OCR note details degreased interior components and a financial claim record. It mentions a large value of old dust or goods and a yearly sunken amount tied to a sale or appraisal with unclear units. The text references a summary of assets, a possible year count, and partial figures.
Newport Wales Courage Story From Frontier Ease
In Newport Wales a December report recalls a village incident in Northern France where a stray cat reportedly saved Lieutenant Droyd of the Grenadier Guards by tying around his neck as he lay wounded on a three day frontier march. Authorities credit the act to a border appeal and memorials note Loyd as Chief Commoner of Wales with the memory of the event and the bravery of the marshal and others involved.
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Newport
Wales
Washington State to raise boy's wages
Washington state announces a new minimum wage plan set to take effect February 20, covering Opca boys, rand boys, messenger boys, and other occupations. All boys aged 6 to 18 will receive at least eight dollars per week, with those under six paid no less than six dollars. Women and girls in clerical and related office work face a separate minimum wage.
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Olympia
Opca
Stite
Fatal shooting shocks Millville as girl dies at home
A man fired through a window at the home of Mrs. George Pattle in Millville New Jersey killing Beatrice Baley a young girl believed to be the daughter of Mrs Pettit Hann. The incident occurred last night and left the town in mourning as police begin an investigation into the motive and shooter George Hann is reported as the alleged assailant.
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Millville
George Pattle
George Hann
Beatrice Baley
Pettit Hann
GANS STILL SHOOT ST. LOUIS BANDIT AFFRAY
In St Louis on December 28 Leonard Hunphrey a Civil War veteran led a confrontation with two bandits. He fired and mortally wounded one assailant and wounded the other, according to local reports from the state. The incident occurred yesterday amid ongoing unrest in the area.
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ST. Louis
Leonard Hunphrey
Fragmentary report on border fights near Mexico source
Partial OCR note mentions ongoing clashes near Mexico with named figures Jank Sohner and Wilard in March. Lacks clear dates, places, or organizations and reads as garbled diary style.
Alsace City Investment Reported In World War I Action
Unofficial front dispatches indicate Allied forces shelling Muthausen and investing Steinbach in upper Alsace as part of France’s effort to reclaim Alcacs from the Germans. The war office notes slow trench fighting with minor French gains and subdued bombardments near Belgian targets.
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London
Alcacs
Muthausen
Steinbach
Upper
Alsace
Sime
Cdmummique
Pats
War Office
Garmin
Cli
Belgium
Consor
Argonne
Alegace
Czar Returns to France Flag Taken by Germans
Paris dec 29 The Emperor of Ruslan has returned to France a flag that resembled the one captured from German forces in 1870. An official announcement says the banner from the eleventh Prungian Dragoons mess at Lyck East Prussia was handed to the French embassy in Petrograd by order of Emperor Nicholas I Pronchting.
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Paris
France
East Prussia
Nicholas I
Trasneo
Petrograd
Prungian Dragoons
Lyck
War Toll Noticed When Deputies Meet
Paris December 22. Premier Viviani declares in a deputy chamber address that the only policy is to fight without mercy until Europe achieves a just peace. Many deputies had just returned from fighting fronts as several seats remained empty due to casualties.
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Paris
Pramier Vivianl
Chamber of Deputies
Neaslow
Europe
Unified Russian Resolve in Holy War Support Grows
From Petrograd to the provinces, Russians rally behind the war effort. Nobility and private citizens donate large sums for the wounded and distressed. The drive mirrors 1812 unity as peasants are recalled to the front and local feuds fade in the shared national cause.
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Petrograd
Moscow
President Wilson backs Philippine independence bill
President Wilson stated today that support for the Jones Bill, proposing ultimate independence for the Philippines, would not be hindered by the primary cultural factions in May. The remarks were delivered in Washington.
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Washington
Dec
Wilson
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