Diplomatic reply sent to Germany on submarine war
Washington May 8. Secretary Lansing announced a brief note to Berlin, about 200 words, stating diplomatic relations will not be broken while German orders to submarine commanders are regarded as respected. President Wilson discussed the message with Cabinet members and will not seek peace proposals now. Allies’ moves are noted from London and Paris embassies.
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Washington
Berlin
Lansing
Wilson
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Europe
White House
London
Paris
Berlin reacts to Wilson submarine concessions
Word from Washington that President Wilson would accept the concessions in Germanys reply to the American note on submarine demands brings the greatest satisfaction in Berlin today.
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Berlin
Washington
Wilson
Norway Protest Over Hague Convention on Seizure of Neutral Malt
Christiania protests to Britain and France over their interpretation of the Hague convention. Norway says the seizure of neutral cargo from ships at sea is unjustified, aligning with U.S. stance that such seizures are improper.
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Christiania
Norway
United States
Weather Creekside Yesterday Report
Yesterday's weather showed a high near 62 and a low around 23 degrees. Skies were partly cloudy with a light 15 inch rain reading noted in the area.
Germans favor peace with United States amid wartime tensions
Berlin reports show a split sentiment among German press. The Berliner Tageblatt notes Germans do not want war with the United States while the Lokal Anzeiger stresses Germany's right to strike foes but urges peace with the great water and respect for mutual interests.
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United States
Berlin
Germany
Berner Tageblatt
Lokal Anzeiger
Aviator Rescues Two From Lake Union Drama
Seattle May reports aviator Maron ey rescuing two men after a row boat capsized on Lake Union. He anchored above the scene and, on two attempts, dropped life lines for C. A. Goddard and his son Harold G. Goddard to grab and be towed ashore.
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Seattle
Maroney
Lake Union
C. A. Goddard
Harold G. Goddard
Juneau as potential new headquarters for lighthouse and forestry
Capt E N Trott, chief inspector for the United States Lighthouse Service, and a party including Beek Goldstein McBride Burford surveyed Juneau sites that could serve as district lighthouse headquarters and Alaska forestry service HQ. They viewed Behar's Salmon Creek property favorably, noting current Alaska HQs are at Ketchikan.
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E. N. Trott
United States
Mighthouse Service
Tureaultes
Juneau
Forestry Service For
Alaska
Aalte
Behar
Salmon Creek
Ight House
Ketch
Alki and Farragut Bound for North with Large Numbers
Seattle May 8 The Alki calls at 10 PM listing passengers bound for Juneau and Douglas including Nellie Sparks Mrs C B Talbot Anna Triedman Estella Facet H Travis and wife Alma Kronquist J G Fry N O Brookins Jacob Aukio Ed Lange P J Bennett and wife Edw Johnson Ellen Johnson Mia C C Johnson and six steerage for Juneau and Douglas Ernie Krongquist J C Peterson and wife S Eastberg and wife A Swinhart W M Miller Tillie Rettenberg and Bessie Brook for the Faragut The Admiral Farragut sailed at noon today with passengers for Juneau P Smith Miss E Sparrow BH Carlson James Laing and Joseph Venesco Humboldt sails tonight with H A Lawrence Mrs S Parrish L A Fieko M Krupp D I Mullane Miss Signa Robinson Miss Little Brown and Floyd N Bush freight and passenger agent for the Humboldt S A Co
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Seattle
Alki
Nellie Sparks
C. B. Talbot
Anna Triedman
Estella Facet
H. Travis
Alma Kronquist
J. G. Fry
N.O. Brookins
Jacob Aukio
Ed Lange
P. J. Bennett
Edw. Johnson
Ellen Johnson
Mia
C. C. Johnson
Douglas
Ernie Krongquist
J. C. Peterson
Eaatberg
A. Swinhart
W. M. Miller
Tillie Rettenberg
Bessie Brook
Admiral Farragut
Juneau
P. Smith
E. Sparrow
BH. Carlson
James Laing
Joseph Venesco
Humboldt
H. A. Lawrence
Parrish
L. A. Fieko
M. Krupp
D. 1. Mullane
Signa Robinson
Miss Little Brown
Floyd N. Bush
Humboldt S. A. Co
Market Ticker Tea Leaves From A Fuzzy Report
A jumbled market note shows various price snippets: Blucks Gold at 1, Alaska Juneau 9 percent, American Zine 92, Butte and Superior 93, China at TH, Ray 2, Blah Copper 51, Copper Metal 2914. The text also touts a printing service by The Empire.
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New York
Alaska
Juneau
Butte and Superior
China
TH. Ray
Germany can end the war with a single move
The World this Morning prints two cables from Lord Northcliffe stating that Germany could secure peace now if truly eager. A move to withdraw from Belgium France Serbia Poland and Rosalia plus paying indemnities for submarine outrages would bring peace swiftly.
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New York
the World
Lord
Army officers killed in auto crash near Fort Sill
Lawton Okla May 8 Lieut Harold S Naylord and Lieut Edwin S Pritchett of the 6th Field Artillery were killed early this morning when the automobile they rode in was wrecked near Fort Sill.
Labor Representative Resigns from Washington Industry Commission
Olympia May 1 Clarence Park a labor representative on the Industrial Insurance Commission of the State of Washington tendered his resignation to Governor Ernest Lister today. Discontent with the commission's manner of conducting its work is believed to be the reason for his departure.
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Olympia
Clarence Park
Industrial Insurance Commission
State of Washington
Ernest Lister
Senator Cummins to Stem Oregon for Seven Days
Senator Albert B Cummins will arrive in Portland on Thursday for a seven day campaign tour of Oregon. He will visit the major cities and farming districts as part of his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
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Senator Cummins
Oregon
Portland
United States
Albert 8 Cumming Willl
Cummins
Governor Strong Arrives in Seattle for Westward Trip
Seattle May 3 Governor J F A Strong and wife arrived by noon from the East. They will start north on Wednesday and proceed to Juneau.
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Governor Strong
Seattle
J. F. A. Strong
Wif
Juneau
Navy orders ships at Charlestown yard to prepare for sea
Boston May Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels has issued an order that every ship at the Charlestown navy yard be ready for sea by March 29.
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Boston
May
Josephus. Daniels
Charlestown Navy Yard
Haitian President Jiminez Signals Resignation Amid Intervention Push
In Santo Domingo in May, President Jiminez of Haiti realigned and said he could not stop uprisings. He announced he might resign to permit others to govern, aiming to quell rebels and protect American interests and citizens.
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Santo Domingo
Jiminez
Haiti
United States
Lusitania Memorial Services Held Urging Force
Seattle pastors held memorial services for Lusitania victims urging the United States to take forceful action. The services remembered those lost when the liner was torpedoed, with ministers insisting the deaths should not go unpunished and that the nation must respond.
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Lusitania
Seattle
United States
Yan
Mrs Goo Liggett Dies After Delicate Operation
Mrs Goo Liggett died at General Hospital Infirmary from complications following a very delicate operation performed by Dr AW DeVighne. The remains are at the Co WW Young Company undertaking parlors. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Goo. Liggett
General Hospital
AW. DeVighne
Co. WW. Young Company
Inter
Juneau Man Killed and Suspect Surrenders at Jualin
Peter Lorenzen was shot at Gold Creek seven miles north of William Henry Bay by an unknown man. Harry Lorenzen killed the assailant in self defense and surrendered at Jualin after wireless pleas for authorities. Officials moved from Juneau to Jualin. details remain incomplete. Both Lorenzen brothers are noted miners. Harry once ran a store and campaigned for city council.
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Peter Lorenzen
Gold Creek
William Henry Bay
Harry Lorenzen
Juneau
Jualin Alaska Mining Company
Jualin
United States Marshal’s Office
United States
J. B. Marshall
Martin Kildall
el Nido
Jualin Alaska Mining Co
Empire
Peter Lorengen
Harry
Harry Lorengen
Windham Bay
Marshall
Lorenzen
Berner’s Bay
Diamond 5 Mercantile Company
Child Francie La Rochelle Returned Home From Hospital
Four year old Francie La Rochelle, orphaned by a woods exposure ordeal, was taken home from St Ann hospital today. He shows rapid recovery with strength returning and can walk short distances unassisted.
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Francie la Rochelle
St. Ann Hospital
Chicago man arrested over letters to mother in law
Frederick A. Horne, a former actor, voiced strong opinions about his mother in law in letters to her in San Francisco. Police seized the letters and arrested him yesterday at his workplace hotel. He is held on unspecified charges awaiting a preliminary examination next week.
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Chicago
Frederick A. Horne
San Francisco
Horne
French Lose To Germans At Meuse Front
Fierce attacks on both banks of the Meuse push German troops into French trenches east of Hill No. 304 and gain a foot in the first trench line between Haudramont and Fort Consumont. The 30 hour battle around Hill 304 sees Crown Prince troops battering the slopes while Potain withdraws his front. French balloons break loose and drift into the German line after a storm.
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Paris
Meuse
Haudramont
Fort Consumont
Prince
Crown Prince
Potain
Pioneer Woman of Tacoma Dies in Seattle Hospital
Mrs Louis B. Collies, a Tacoma pioneer, died this morning at Providence Hospital after an operation. Several of her sons and daughters are well known in the north.
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Tacoma
Seattle
Louis B. Collies
Providence Hospital
Governor denies pardon bid for Frank Stone in fraud case
Governor Lister rejected a pardon request from Frank Stone, a former state insurance official linked to fraudulent claims and convicted or implicated in the matter. The decision was announced today in Olympia.
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Olympia Me
May
Frank
Stone
John’ F.gilttes
State Industrial Insurance Commission
Tister
Prominent Northwest Physician Dies by Suicide
Premerton Wash May 8 Dr Joseph M M Sinclair, one of the Northwest's most prominent physicians, committed suicide last Saturday night. His body was found in his office yesterday morning. No reason was known for the act.
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Premerton
Wash
Joseph MM. ‘Sinclar
Lato
Helme
Met
100000 Civilians Parade for Preparedness in New York
More than 100000 civilians will march in the citizens preparedness parade next Saturday May 13 in New York. The event aims to showcase civilian readiness and unity.
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New York
Eitixens
Glynn named temporary chairman for Democratic convention
Fred B. Lynch announced former Gov. Martin H. Glynn of New York as temporary chairman and that Speaker Champ Clark would be asked to serve as permanent chairman. President Wilson approved Glynn for keynote duties and Clark for the top post. Lynch appears set as National Committee chairman for the term.
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Washington
Fred B. Lynch
Minnesota
William F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Martin H. Glynn
New York
Champ Clark
Lynch
Woodrow Wilson
Glynn
Clark
National Committee
Four Are Arrested for Alleged Arson in Washington State
In Seattle on a forenoon charge, George Tit comb of Bellingham was accused of hiring Minnie Harland to set fire to his home. Octogenarian A. Ropers and his son Roy C. Rogers, a graduate of the University of Washington, were also taken into custody in Bellingham on the same arson connection.
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Washington State
Seattle
George Titcomb
Bellingham
Aire
Minnie Harland
Ropers
Whintcom
Roy C. Rogers
Woshington
Eustody
Raid by Villistas Hits Glenn Springs Texas
Officials report a Villista raid from the Rio Grande into Glenn Springs Texas killing three cavalrymen and a 10 year old boy. Two soldiers wounded and three missing. Two Americans, J Deemir and Comp ton, abducted across the Rio Grande with reports their throats were cut. A posse pursues the raiders toward Coahuila Mexico.
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Alpine
Texas
Rio Grande
Glenn Springs
Troop A
14Th Cavalry
Coahuila
Mexico
J. Deemir
Compton
Marathon
Villistas
San Antonio
Cohen
Cole
Rogers
Fort Sam Houston
C. R. Norton
Troops Pursue Bandits After Glenn Springs Raid
JEL PASO May 8 Maj Gen Frederick Funston says about 200 Mexicans took part in the Glenn Springs raid. Four cavalry troops have been ordered to move into the raided area to pursue and capture or kill the bandits.
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Jel Paso
Frederick Funston
Glenn Springs
Conference Comes to a Halt amid Glenn Springs Raid
EL PASO May 8 The military conference on American soldiers in Mexico halted after news of the Glenn Springs bandit raid. War Minister Obergen rushed to contact General Carranza, signaling the de facto government cannot curb bandit activity. The event strengthens Washington's case for pursuing bandits into Mexican soil.
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EL Paso
Mexico
Glenn Springs
Obergen
Juarez
Carranza
Enemies Organized the Raid on Glenn Springs
Foreign Minister Aguila denounced a raid by bandits organized in the United States that crossed into Mexico and back, attacking the Glenn Springs garrison. He said the act aimed to disrupt progress at El Paso and provoke war, but Mexico will avoid war while upholding honor and dignity.
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Mexico City
Aguila
Columbus
el Paso
United States
Glenn Springs
Carranza Instructed After Big Bend Raid
The United States urged Mexico's Carranza government to use its power to stop further incursions into Texas. State Department messages urged readjustment of forces and placement of soldiers to prevent bands from crossing the border again.
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Washington
Big Bend
Texas
Carranza
United States
State Department
Steamer Movements and Mall Information Report
Listings show ships bound north from the south with arrivals and sailings. Jefferson due from the south at one tomorrow morning, ALKI and Princess Sophia from the south, Spokanes early Wednesday, Farragut Thursday night, Dolphin and Alaska sailing from Seattle, Humboldt and City of Seattle also listed, and Alameda sailing south from Valdez with Admiral Watron and Proline among others.
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Jefferson
ALKI
Aridays
Princess Sophia Io
Prince Rupert
Farragut
Humboldt
Seattle
Prince John
City of Seattle Ia
Seatte
Alameda
Valdez
Admiral Watron
Roline Io
Goetz Drowns as Launch Capsizes in Elliott Bay Gale
Walter Goetz and a mechanic were drowned when the launch Kewple capsized in Elliott Bay amid a heavy gale. Other party members clung to the craft and were rescued.
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Elliot Bay
Seattle
May
Walter Goetz
Elliott Bay
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