Torpedo Sinks Englishman and Other Vessels
Reports from Liverpool through Washington outline that the Englishman was torpedoed and shelled by a German submarine before sinking in the English Channel. Separately, the Dutch ship Dulveland was sunk in the North Sea with the crew saved, and the British steamer Eagle Point was torpedoed and sunk with survivors on life rafts.
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Washington
Liverpool
English Channel
State Department
London
North Sea
Eagle Point
City of Seattle Brings a Good List for Juneau
The steam er City of Seattle cleared for the north last night with 102 passengers. The list includes M. M. Theraul, N. T. Moff, A. Dore, G. Johin, G. Gossal, V. Mara, S. Farel ta, Buzelle, Alfonso Bucel, A. J. Knutsos, James Maalch, Samunl Rothwell, J. A. Hellenthal and wives, HL Santy, John Iverson and wife, Mable Iverson, M. Kirhall, A. Joseph, A. J. Meyers, Adelaide Boyes, Mrs. Ellen Berry, F. B. Hickok, R. Point er, Claude Ryland, Mrs. W. Rhett, R. Tallottt, Patrick Polfensl, J. Pecar, M. Licsich and Tom Rudolph. For Douglas: Mra. Marie Caselin W. Cale and P. Aunok. For Treadwell: J. B Johnson and Mrs Eligenhauser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Juneau
M. M. Theraul
N. T. Moff
A. Dore
G. Johin
G. Gossal
V. Mara
S. Farelta
Buzelle
Alfonso Bucel
A. J. Knutsos
James Maalch
Samunl Rothwell
J. A. Hell
Douglas
Mra
Marie Caselin
W. Cale
P. Aunok
Treadwell
J. B Johnson
Eligenhauser
Painters and decorators strike for five dollar day in NY
Twenty thousand workers in Greater New York including painters paper hangers and decorators vow to strike for five dollars per day replacing the current four dollars. The mobilization signals a major wage demand as of March 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Japanese Born Abroad Could Apply For Citizenship
San Francisco March 29 report says Japan plans to pass a law allowing Japanese born outside Japan to become citizens of the country where they are born. The shift would mark a change from current policy and ties to California Japanese affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Toko
Japan
California
Dardanelles Opening Affects Securities Markets
A London cable reports securities bought in anticipation of the Dardanelles opening. Russian shares, especially mining and oil, rise on the view of Turkey's economic strain and Russia's military gains.
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New York
London
Dardanelles
Turkey
Russia
Peerless Pictures buys Glen Inland for big Long Island project
Prooklyn reported the Peerless Pictures Corporation paid 2 000 000 dollars for Glen Inland in Long Island Sound and plans the nation’s largest motion picture community there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prooklyn
Peerless Pictures Corporation
Long Island Sound
Four Ambulances Granted by Valley Club for French Hospital
Philadelphia March 23 Four ambulances for the American Hospital at Neuilly sur Seine France will be provided by members of the Hant Inchon Valley Country Club an announcement said the project reflects wartime aid efforts by local golfers toward Allied medical support.
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Philadelphia
Neuille Sur-Seine
France
Hant- Inchon Valley Country Club
Haines Rejects Charter Change Vote on City Officers
In Haines voters rejected a charter change two to one that would allow direct mayor treasurer clerk and magistrate elections and enable staggered city council terms. Next Tuesday seven of nine listed candidates will be chosen for the council with Ed Fay unopposed for the school board seat.
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Haines
N.G. Tianson
Col. Sol. Ripinsky
W. Holgate
R. H. Vireh
BH. Higgins
J. Jonsen
Tim. Creedon
Wo. Hoskins
J. H. Chisel
Ed Fay
Assassin Loses Life While Escaping in Seattle
John Ross of Seattle Construction and Dry Dock fatally shot John Holmes, foreman of the general department, after a quarrel. Ross jumped into the bay to flee and was shot in the leg by nearby policeman W A Donlan, sinking and drowning before aid arrived. The incident followed a violent dispute with Holmes with Ross threatening to "get the boss."
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Seattle
John Ross
Seattle Construction & Dry Dock Company
John Holmes
Feneral
Ross
W. A. Donlan
Holmes
Bandits Try to Rob Seattle Bank Foiled in University District
Seattle March 29 Two bandits attempted to hold up the King County State Bank in the University district shortly after noon. Cashier William Nordquist fired into the air from behind the counter causing bystanders to rush. The would be robbers fled in their car, escaping empty handed.
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Seattle
King County State Bank
University District
Wiliam Nordquist
Army man may find that he has two wives
Marie Cronan of Larchmont New York has petitioned San Francisco courts to set aside a decree in a case involving Lieut Commander William Cronan on the Supply route. Cronan previously divorced in 1910, later married Nellie Grant granddaughter of Ulysses S Grant, with a ten month old daughter. The former wife's action has caused much discussion and is reported as a possible bigamy matter.
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San Francisco
Marie Cronan
Larchmont
New York
Iza
Wm. PR Nan
United Ses ‘Ship Supply
Guam
Cronan
Old Vollasion
Washington, D. C
Nellie Grant
Grant
Miss Grant
England’s land plan proposes compulsory sales to state
London dispatch reports England’s proposed land plan would force compulsory sales of great parks and untitled land to the government, subdivide and lease to returned soldiers and small farmers, grant loans, form cooperatives, and promote agricultural instruction to reduce tax burden on landowners and stem youth emigration.
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London
England
Great Parks
New York Legislators Set Adjourning Dates
Albany March 23 The Assembly passed a resolution fixing April 6 for final adjournment amid cheers from supporters and groans from others. The Senate must concur and a compromise date likely April 15 or 19, with the lower house expected to agree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Assembly
Siedic
Senate
Wharton Steel and Railroad Sold to Eastern Finance
Philadelphia March 29. The Wharton Steel Company and the Wharton and Northern Railroad of New Jersey have been acquired by the Eastern Finance Corporation of New York. The original option price was 1,500,000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Wharton Steel Company
Wharton and Northern Railroad of
New Jersey
Eastern Finance Corporation of
New York
British Ships Unarmed in Trade With U K Says Grey
London March 29 Sir Edward Grey Foreign Affairs Secretary authorizes publication of a statement disputing German claims that Irish merchant ships are armed. He notes that practically all British merchant ships in trade between the United States and United Kingdom have hitherto been unarmed.
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London
Edward Grey
United States of America
United Kingdom
Copper stocks close gains and quotes given
New York on March 29 reports Alaska Gold closing at 20 percent, Butte and Superior at 90 percent, China at 53 percent, Ray j at 23 percent, and Utah Copper at 80 percent. Copper metal itself quoted at 27 percent.
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New York
Alaska
Butte
Superior
China
Ray J
Utah
Storms Rage Across England Recklessly Severe
London reports rivulets overflowing and low lands flooded as a blizzard, hurricane, and cold snap sweep England. The worst storm of the generation continues with deteriorating conditions across regions. Desperate people are driven from homes, lacking food and shelter, and facing extreme cold as coastal craft are wrecked.
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London
England
Hundred Killed in Austrian Munition Factory Blast
Bucharest telegraph reports a Wellsdoor Austria munitions factory blast this morning left about 100 dead and some 300 severely injured or fatally harmed as the facility was destroyed.
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Bucharest
Wellsdoor
Austria
Combined charges on rates in Alaska dispute
President Bridges of the Port Commission wires Senator Poindexter claiming the Alaska steamship Unow conspired to raise Alaska passenger and freight rates and to slash wharfage charges at docks. He accuses direct discrimination against the public dock system, noting the Alaska Engineering Commission pays double wharfage or quits public terminals. He urges chartering direct vessels for the Alaska commission to curb discrimination against municipal and federal enterprises.
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Seattle
Bridges
Port Commison
Alex Poindexter
Alaska
Unow
Alaska Engineering Commission
Alaska Commission
Pittman May Seemingly to Succeed Shively on Foreign Relations
Washington March 25 indicates Senator Key Pittman of Nevada may be appointed to the vacancy on the foreign relations committee created by the death of Senator Benjamin Fr Shively. Shively was senior member and chair after Bacon’s death until ill health forced him to step aside to Senator W J Stone. Pittman had earlier been an Alaska resident.
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Washington
Key Pittman
Nevada
Benjamin Fr. Shively
Shively
Augustua O. Bacon
Georgia
W. J. Stone
Missouri
Pittman
Villa claims larger Villa army with US-sourced arms
J S Barger, former confidant for Villa, says his force numbers 15,000 and is better equipped than the American army. He says he spent 10 million dollars in six months to arm Villa from Remington Arms Co and that Villa gained wealth through subsidies from the American Rubber Trust and a 50 percent levy on mine output. The plan would take at least two years to defeat Villa and requires all American soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Francisco Villa
Villa
Remington Arms Co
American Rubber Trust
German War Loan Subscription Reaches 15 Million
Amsterdam March 29 German Imperial Insurance Office has subscribed about 15 million dollars to the fourth German war loan. The move underscores steady backing for the war effort as authorities report substantial private and institutional participation across markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
German Imperial Insurance Office
Carranza Forces To Credit For Villa Capture
Washington dispatches say that instructions were sent to Major General Funston granting Carranza forces the credit for capturing Villa dead or alive. This report notes the March 2 date and emphasizes the transfer of responsibility from American to Mexican forces.
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Carranza
Villa
EL Paso
Washington
Funston
Alaska Captain Granted Pardon by Governor
Seattle news reports Capt. Gist Gustafson, prominent in Alaska trade, was pardoned by Gov. Herman Lister on the condition he return to Sweden and remain there. The decision reflects a diplomatic resolution affecting the captain’s status and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Gist Gustafson
Alaska
Hrnert Lister
Sweden
Trains Collision Kills and Injures Dozens in Apparent Crash
Cleveland dispatch reports a deadly three train wreck on New York Central service near Amherst and Donhleray. Officials say 21 passengers were in the marquee at Amherst with 25 to 700 injured reported as recovery teams work to identify dead and rescue survivors. Confusion of orders cited as likely cause.
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Cleveland
Amherst
Etyria
New York Central
Donhleray
Fire destroys ten buildings in Leadville blaze
A morning fire in Leadville Colorado swept through the business district for about two hours before dynamite was employed to halt its advance. Ten buildings were burned with several contents lost, origin of the fire remains undetermined.
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Leadville
Colo
Italians Drive Austrians From Gorizia Heights
Rome reports Italian forces expelled Austrian troops from the heights northwest of Gorizia after a light clash. The war office says several victories will be reported from other fronts soon.
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Rome
Gorizia
War Office
Eight Nations Hold A Council On War Issues
Paris March 29 The second session of the grand allied war council opened with England France Belgium Russia Serbia Italy Portugal and Japan represented The main topic under discussion is believed to be the financing of Portugal while other war conduct matters are thoroughly reviewed and the delegates show unity on the major issues
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Paris
Grand Allied War Council
England
France
Belgium
Russia
Serbia
Italy
Portugal
Japan
Juneau Citizens Party declares mayoral and council candidates
BD Stewart is the Citizens party mayoral candidate after filing today. Six council nominees listed: James H. King Stephen P. Reymond George F. Miller Emmet J. McKanna Claude E. Ericson Allen Shattuck. Shattuck’s candidacy reached Pettit by cable. Miller consented to interviewing business men and seeks reelection. McNaughton is a school board treasurer candidate.
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Stewart
Juneau
Ita
Citizens’ Party
Citizens Party
James H. King
Stephen P. Reymond
George F. Miller
Emmet J. McKanna
Claude FE. Ericson
Allen Shattuck
Mien Shattuck
E. W. Pettit
Mr. Shattuck
San Francisco
George F. Miller Guava
Ay McNaughton
Med Ana
Delegates Back Roosevelt Loyalists In Boston Primaries
Boston voters report that candidates for district and national convention delegates remain with Roosevelt despite Col. Roosevelt’s withdrawal. Gov. McCall, seeking an unpledged ticket, says he favors harmony and would step aside for Mr. Birns if it ensures a unified primary.
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Boston
Theodore Roosevelt
McCall
Aéeca
Beccause
Biri
Attempted murder suicide fire ends in safer escape
Cleveland Pa March 23 A young waitress Bopsle Reiners tied her feet set her apartment ablaze to escape life of shame inflicted by two waiters George D Hangon and George Bauman The blaze destroyed the lodging house nearly suffocating her yet she survived while the suspects fled the scene after confessing to police they acted to protect her honor during a troubled crime story from the underworld.
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Cleveland
George D. Hangon
George Bauman
Bopsle Reiners
Navy requires quarter of a million sailors for war effort
Washington March 29 A quarter of a million sailors may be needed for war Roosevelt told the House Naval Committees England’s naval strength has been trebled since the war began and the United States likely must likewise increase its navy according to Assistant Secretary Franklin D Roosevelt.
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Washington
Franklin F. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
House Naval Comanities
England
Roonevelt
United States
Slap Lid Tight on Cordova Red Light District
Cordova closes the red light district at four yesterday afternoon and orders its occupants to leave. The decisive action came without official explanation, with political influence believed to have played a major role in the shutdown.
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Cordova
Arctic Club protests use of Colorado marble for Seattle building
Seattle March 29 Arctic Club members protest the use of Colorado marble for the Arctic Club building, urging Alaska marble be used instead. James Moses of New York oversees construction work.
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Alaska
Arctic
Seattle
Arctic Club
Colorado
James Moses
New York
Unclear Brit ash war Ioan expected to be a net save
London report states the new British loan will be a per cent save and unlimited in amount due to conversions of older bonds. The article emphasizes the need for flexibility as conversions transition to the new instrument.
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London
Cunard Line Buys Five Steamers for Atlantic Freight
The Cunard Line has purchased five steamships with total gross tonnage of 31,907. The ships will be used to carry freight between New York and Great Britain.
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New York
Cunart Ling
Great Britain
Cholera Cases Rising in Belgrade
London report notes fifty daily Asiatic cholera cases in Belgrade with twenty deaths already recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
London
Agricultural report on winter wheat and rye due April 7
Washington report announces that the agricultural department will issue its April 7 at 11 am report detailing the condition of winter wheat and rye. The notice is dated March 29 and originates from Washington. The release aims to inform farmers and markets about crop health and prospects.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
House adopts Humphrey amendment on foreign immigration
Washington report notes the House passed an amendment by Representative W. E. Humphrey restricting unemployed, framed as a measure on foreign immigration, in a March 28 session. The action signals a broad stance on labor and immigration policy during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
W. E. Humphrey
Civil War Vet Col Edward Knox Dies at 78 in New York
Civil War veteran Col Edward Knox aged 78 is reported dead in New York. Knox formerly led a hat company and was a noted local business figure.
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New York
Col
Edward Knox
Knox Wan
Hat Company
Republicans Face Bitter Fight Over Delegates at State Convention
Roanoke March 25 Republicans in the state convention clash over whether delegates to the National convention should be instructed. The dispute centers on how delegates will be chosen and instructed at the upcoming national gathering.
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Roanoke
Russians Claim Frontline Victories Across Theaters
Petrograd dispatch reports the war office states Russians have met with successes along the entire front, with notable gains in Gallipoli and south of Lake Van Trebes, as Trebizond is expected to fall soon. Black Sea fleets operate vigorously across the region.
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Petrograd
War Office
Gallfela
Lake van Treb
Black Sea
Steamship Alki Sails With Passenger List Of Notables
Seattle March 29 The steam er Alki sailing during the night carried a passenger list including Melvin Bromley Mrs E Kelly Mia A E B Spaulding A Miller W Jenson Mrs A Cohen and baby W C Handfel Margaret Raymond Reda Fall C R Bell and wife and T G Weachter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
ALKI
Gastineau
Melvin Bromley
E. Kelly
Mia
A. EB. Spaulding
A. Miller
W. Jenson
A. Cohen
W. C. Handfel
Margaret Raymond
Reda Fall
T. G. Weachter
Preparedness Conference Opens in Northwest Spokane
March 29 Spokane. Gordon C. Corbaley of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce announced the Northwest Preparedness Conference is in session after receiving a War Department telegram. Maj-Gen Wood, in a written statement, declared preparedness the nation’s most important issue and urged serious action by every state.
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Spokane
Gordon C. Corbaley
Spokane Chamber of Commerce
Northwest
War Department
Wood
Union
Mrs Astor to Study Conditions of Women in Munitions Factories
Mrs. John Astor sails to Europe aboard the Holland American Line SS Nieng Ammeterslam to investigate working conditions of women in munitions factories of belligerent nations as part of a welfare campaign.
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New York
John Astor
Europe
Nieng Ameterslam
Heir Keith Dalrymple Returns After Eight Years Missing
PORT ALLEGHANY PA March 26 Keith E Dalrymple heir to 400000 disappeared at fifteen while visiting Salome Springs Ark. Nation wide search followed. He reappeared refusing details, saying he wandered nationwide by odd jobs. Found by Dr Palmer in a Missouri State hospital after a letter asked someone to come for him.
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Port Alleghany
Keith E. Dalrymple
Salome Springs
Ark
Palmer
Missouri State
American Guaranty Trust nearly sells Argentine notes
New York March 20 The American Guaranty Trust Company has practically sold all of its ten million dollar Argentine one year discount notes offered to investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Guaranty Trust Company
Progress in forming Directors' Trust Company in New York
New York March 29 progress toward establishing the Directors' Trust Company. The proposed institution will specialize in handling mortgages and mat tora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Directors’ Trust Company
Granulated Sugar Hits 7 Cents A Pound Benchmark
New York reports granulated sugar rising to seven cents per pound, the highest level since the outset of the war, signaling continuing inflation pressures and cost concerns for households and industry alike.
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New York
Burns Named Consul General to Replace Catarally
Galveston March 29 Juan T Burns Mexican consul at Galveston has been appointed Consul General at New York He will succeed Ti Alfredo Catarally and assume the post in due course The announcement confirms the leadership change in the Mexican consular service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Juan T. Burns
New York
Alfredo Catarally
Verdun General F. Fargeau Among Killed in Action
Paris reports General F. Fargeau one of France's youngest brigadiers was killed in the Verdun fighting. He had previously distinguished himself in Africa and was noted as a producer of printed material that would escape the waste basket.
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Paris
Fargeau
Verdun
Africa
Carranza Allows Supplies Move To Mexican Expedition
Washington reports General Carranza agrees to permit movement of supplies to the American punitive expedition in Mexico via the Mexican and Northwest railway. In San Antonio Maj. Gen. Funston says he has received important advices from Brig. Gen. Pershing, with 2,000 American troops crossing the border early today. Aviators from Pershing’s base arrived at Columbus with messages then returned south. El Paso notes unconfirmed reports Villa has been captured, relayed by Carranza runners from near Eloso.
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Mexico
Mexican & N. W
San Antonio
Funston
Pershing
Columbus
EL Paso
Villa
Juarez
Carranza
Eloso
New Mexico
Calles invites Arizona sheriff to Northwestern Sonora visit
Douglas, March 29 General Calles, Sonora military governor, invites Sheriff Harry Co Wheeler of Cochise County Arizona to visit Calbunnas and other points in Northwestern Sonora to reassure U S and local residents. Wheeler met Calles at Angua Prieta opposite Douglas and returned convinced Calles acts to quell fears. No trenches or wire entanglements had been prepared by Mexican troops.
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Douglas
Ariz
United States
Sonora
General Calles
Harry Co. Wheeler
Cochise County
Calbunnas
Carranza
Wheeler
Gen. Calles
Angua Prieta
Probe Is Ordered on Columbus Raid Investigation
The War Department has ordered Maj. Gen. Funston to conduct a thorough inquiry into the Columbus raid as soon as troops return from the Villa pursuit, aiming to determine facts and assign responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Funston
Columbus
Villa
Berlin Effort to Curb Food Prices Reaches £4 Million
COPENHAGEN March 29 Over £4,000,000 worth of food was sold up to December 1916 by the City of Berlin to retailers and consumers in an effort to keep down food prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Berlin
Cotton for interior blocked in New York
25000 bales of cotton bound for interior manufacturing centers in New England are blocked in New York awaiting connections with Sound Line steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New England
Steamer Movements and Mail Information
Northbound schedule and southbound sailings list multiple vessels with ports and times. Ships include Admiral Farragut due Juneau, Al-Ki sailing from Seattle, City of Seattle arriving Juneau, and Prince John sailing from Prince Rupert. Other boats such as Humboldt and Princess Sophia are noted with southbound commands and side trips.
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Curacao
West Coast
Aroline
Admiral Farragut
Juneau
Al-Ki
Seattle
City of Seattle
Prince John
Prince Rupert
Jefferson
Alameda
Humboldt
Princess Sophia
Alaska
King's Cove
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