Sulzer landslide dominates first division primary
Charles A. Sulzer sweeps the Democratic First Division primary with over 70 percent, signaling strong support and endorsement of his congressional record. The ticket includes William Britt for Territorial Senator and W. W. Casey I Sowerby Elmer J. White J. J. Connors for Representatives with Perry J. Wiley as Road Commissioner. Republican results are incomplete, hinting Britt may gain two nominations and James Wickersham leads for Delegate to Congress.
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Alaska
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Early Alaska precinct results show Sulzer leads in Juneau
In the First Division Maloney carries two precincts giving him 11 plurality while Sulzer wins 17 precincts totaling majorities, including Juneau by 120 and Gastineau Channel by 240. Democratic results list vote tallies for delegates, senators, representatives, and road commissioner across multiple precincts, with Sulzer and Britt prominently leading in several races.
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Mendenhall
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Juneau
Gastineau Channel
Sulzer Sweeps Third Division In Territorial renomination
Nineteen Kirst Livision precincts report Sulzer 1156 votes to 3 in Third Division totals by 2 30 pm, with First Division showing Maloney trailing 519. Seven Cook Inlet precincts including Anchorage give Sulzer a majority of 992. Early outside First Division results from Valdez Granby Seward Third Division indicate a strong Sulzer lean. Anchorage and Coast towns join a growing Sulzer landslide.
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Seward Gives Sulzer A Big Majority
Seward May 1 reports a Democratic primary day with 111 Democratic votes, 62 Republican votes, and 1 Socialist. For Delegate, Sulzer led with 98 to Maloney 16. Republican delegate candidate was Wicker.
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Sulzer Wilson Lead in Road Commissioner Race
Democratic candidate Sham 28 Sulzer Wilson won 74 votes for Road Commissioner. Republican Harvey Sullivan received 49 votes among the three GOP candidates. Stay tuned for final tallies and certified results.
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Harvey Sullivan
Sulzer Wins in Walk Ay Valdez Primaries
In Democratic primaries Sulzer received 150 votes while Maloney 15. Republican results show Wickersham 25 and Sulzer 9.
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AY Valdez
Valdez
Maloney
Wickersham
Curses Flag and Is Killed by Sea Master
In Honolulu on May 1 the jury acquitted Captain Henry Allen after six minutes of deliberation in the case over the shooting of S. J. Walker who cursed the American Flag. Soldiers draped Allen with the Flag as he left the courthouse. Walker, who made a dying statement, admitted he was shot after cursing the Flag and said he wished all American soldiers in Europe would be killed.
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Precautions By Officers Guard Pacific Coast Ships
On May 1 San Francisco reports extraordinary precautions to thwart a rumored alien enemy plot to blow up Pacific Coast shipping on May 5, the Karl Marx anniversary. Naval and military police act on Washington orders after claims of nine day chemical bombs hidden in cargoes aboard ships along the coast.
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Washington
Granby GOP primary results favor Sulzer over Maloney
WALDWZ May 1 report shows Granby precinct voting solidly for Sulzer in the Republican primary with 16 votes to Maloney zero, while Wickersham records 1 vote and Sulzer adds 5.
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Sulzer
Maloney
Wickersham
Anchorage election recap details Sulzer lead over Maloney
In Anchorage region reports show Sulzer leading Maloney by a 91 vote majority with Matanuska Eska Chickaloon Kasilam Talkeetna and Girdwood cited among voting areas. Other tributaries to Anchorage remain unreported with outcomes expected to break even or better for pro-Sulzer factions.
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Girdwood
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German naval lieutenant tied to American propaganda network
Federal officials arrest a German naval lieutenant in New York described as the head of enemy propaganda in America, reportedly delegated to the task by former Ambassador Bernstorff. The case suggests more arrests are anticipated as the prisoner is transported.
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Man Dies Who Started Great World's War
Gavrilo Princip, killer of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and his wife, whose actions sparked the war, died at a fort near Prague from tuberculosis. The assassination occurred in Sarajevo, Bosnia. He had been a stand-in figure and was sentenced to twenty years in prison.
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Tides Tomorrow Time of High and Low Tides at Juneau
The notice lists high and low tide times for Juneau tomorrow. It provides the expected solar date, local water levels, and prudent times for arrivals and boating activities.
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New Hampshire Goes Dry After Vote Result
Concorn New Hampshire reported the state is dry following last night's voting outcome. The change ends alcohol sales across the state pending any future adjustments or repeal efforts.
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Germans Stunned by Allied Smash in Flanders
Afternoon dispatches from British Headquarters report the Germans, shaken by heavy Allied punishment, have paused attempts to seize further hill positions west of Kemmel. They are regrouping to bring up reserves as fighting continues with no new major gains.
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French gain ground near Loore in first night action
London May 1 official advices report French forces improved positions in the Loore area during the first night. British troops assaulted German posts on the Metern sector and took prisoners.
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Metern
Local duels near Villers Bretnneau and Amiens report
Official advices say there were local duels last night near Villers Bretnneau on both sides of the Evre and southeast of Amiens.
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Amiens
German gains fail to hold in Noyon sector
An official bulletin reports German advances against French posts in the Noyon sector but they were driven back. French lines were re established. Intense bombardment occurred in the Hangard area.
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Paris
Noyon
Hangard
British Army Reports Futile German Attacks on Flanders Front
May 1 report says Gen Von Arnims' desperate smashes on the Flanders front yesterday afternoon and evening gained no advantage, mirroring earlier attempts and yielding no breakthrough for German forces.
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Flanders
Auto Racer Is Air Victor In War Service
New York May 1 Lieut Eddie Rickenbacher famed auto racer is named in cable dispatches as victor of the air in a duel over the German lines. He recently wrote friends that he resigned as Pershing's chauffeur to seek more speed. He entered service as soon as war was declared.
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Eddie Rickenbacher
Gen. Pershing
French Submarine Prairal Sunk After Collision
Paris May 1 The French submarine Prairal was sunk recently due to a collision. A portion of the crew was saved.
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Prairal
Pope to issue new peace note on Whitsunday
Berlin reports the Pope plans a sharper peace note dated May 19 offering mediation with neutral countries. Cologne papers say the document will be concrete and more pressing than prior notes. Germany welcomes the move as a possible response to the Western offensive.
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Spreckles Barred From Yonk ers Sugar Plant
In Yonkers New York on May 1 Walter Spreckles, nephew of the late Claude Spreackles, longtime general manager for 16 years, is forbidden by the Konkers police to enter the sugar factory on the waterfront barred zone. Though over 30 years in the United States, Spreckles is a native of Germany and has never naturalized.
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Germany
Steamer Schedule Updates Northbound and Southbound
Northbound Jefferson becomes due Friday. Alaska set to sail today but not reported. Prince Rupert to sail from Vancouver tonight. Spokane to sail from Seattle today. Southbound City of Seattle due here tonight at ten. Princess Sophia slated to sail southbound tomorrow morning.
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