Seattle seeks Alaska celebration backing during centennial push
Seattle via J L McPherson of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce tours Alaska as part of promoting a Puget Sound festival before the Alaska celebration. He says Seattle will advertise and assist, but not host, with plans to shuttle travelers to Alaska for the main event and regional displays in towns along the route.
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J. L. McPherson
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Yukon
McPherson
Alaska
Puget Sound
Seattle
Interior
Hos
Juneau
McPhearn
Nome
City Hall
Alaska Bureau
A. P. A. Service
Ave
Heavy fighting reported on Flanders front near Hooge Hill 60
A P A dispatch from Amsterdam notes savage fighting along the British front with German offensives concentrated around Hooge and Hill 60. The clash stretches east of Ypres as both sides suffer heavy losses. reports suggest a potential major German drive toward the French coast with no clear gains recorded.
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A. P. A. Service
Amsterdam
Hooge
Hill 60
Prac
Ypres
French
Lansing Preparing Reply to British Notes
The British replies to U S notes on order in council restrictions are published in full and support Sir Edward Grey. Secretary Lansing drafts the American reply while London argues the U S position is legally and normatively untoward. Weather details note a cloudy, rainy day with light southerly wind. The Daily Nugget costs 2 dollars monthly.
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A. P. A. Service
Washington
Order In Council
Great Britain
Edward Grey
United States
Lansing
Anglo French air raid devastates Strassburg
A flotilla of Anglo French aeroplanes raided Strassburg this morning dropping twenty five bombs and causing immense damage. Reports to the war office say the air attack left many buildings destroyed and damage is unusually heavy.
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Paris
Strassburg
War Office
Explosion at U S Arsenal Wounds Soldiers. One Dead
An explosion in the bomb section of the United States arsenal near Philadelphia results in the death of one civilian and injuries to two soldiers this morning. The blast also damages the building.
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P. A. Service
Philadelphia
Unide States Arsenal
War and retreat scenes near Warsaw amid German advance
The report describes German pressure near Warsaw with lines forming to halt Soviet and Russian forces. Allied defenders seek to slow the German push as fighting intensifies west of the capital. Mentions attempts to disrupt supply and a cautious German tactic. Also notes a special dinner service and a local merchant sign.
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PF. A. Service
Sapondon
Jerniy
Vienna
Merily
Warsey
Wyenkaw
Warkaw
Remains Of Becke Laid To Rest In Dawn Cemetery
In New York a funeral service for Charlee Becke was held at dawn as pallbearers carried the casket to Dawn Cemetery. The ceremony included a eulogy urging comfort and noting the long life and steadfast service of the deceased.
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Becke
New York
Charlee
Dawn Cemetery
Won't Beg to Avoid War Says Senator Tillman
Senator Tillman states he will not beg to avoid war and calls for firm stand as tensions rise over submarine warfare and Allied actions. He criticizes German government policy and urges decisive U S response if conflict expands, warning against retreat or appeasement.
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Sentor Tillman
Nate
Joe
Iitman
United States to Seek South American Aid on Mexican Trouble
Washington reports the state department announced a meeting of South American representatives to obtain cooperation and assistance in restoring peace in Mexico. The meeting will present the situation to South American governments and request timely aid to help restore order.
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A. P. A. Service
Washington
State Department
United States
Mexico
South America
Troops Battle Mexicans Near San Benito
Aug 4 in the border area Texas and American troops clashed with Mexican raiders near San Benito. The fight lasted over an hour with troops driving the attackers back across the border. One Texan trooper was killed and eight four regulars were wounded. Reports blame Mexican activity on guerrilla bands. several Mexicans were said wounded and removed by comrades.
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Seville
Germans Assume Bulgarian Debt Reported
German bankers reportedly formulate a plan to assume Bulgaria's debt involving fifty billion dollars tied to the nation after the Turkish war. The move aims to place Bulgaria in a neutral position amid ongoing financial pressures and regional tensions.
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Wis
Revolutionists Seize Gap as Haytien City Braces
Dispatch from Port-au-Prince reports revolutionaries entering the city amid government preparations to defend Hayti. Admiral Coperten signaled U.S. marines may be deployed and awaiting orders from the Navy Department.
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P. A. Servier
Port All Princh
Revulbl E Nery Aoiy
Harber
Pape Haytien
A Uharites
Coperten
Ie Dendlog
Wregley
Navy Department
Caperton Plans Civil Commission for Hayti Port
Admirer Paperton reports to the navy department that the civil commission plan for Port is Arince progressing favorably with citizen support. If successful, the plan may extend to the entire Haytien territory and resolve current troubles. Large assortment of Victor Records and Victrolas received on steamer La Touche. Lomen Bros.
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AL Pla
Wastington
Paperton
Navy Department
Arince
Haytien
Victor
Lomen Bros
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Cheew
Andy
Jenpere
Mullery
Theny
Flanders Front
Nome Garage
Seg. Lansing
Weather Report
Aeros Aid
Arsenal
California
Burbank Potatoes
Potets Stores
Warsaw
SWILL
Nome Garade
Samy
Servis
IWIN
Germany
Hoffman Hous
Gap Haytien
Caperton
Hayti
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