Valdez Sizzles as Big Fire Ravages Center of Town
A major blaze in Valdez on January 21 destroyed Rudolph Schmidt’s grocery bakery and nearby buildings including Louie’s restaurant and Albert White’s quarters. Firefighting amid 14 below weather and high winds confined the flames to two blocks, with losses around fifteen thousand dollars and several frostbitten firefighters. The incident endangered the Alaska road commission and multiple businesses, but prompt hose work from the courthouse area saved the Liberty theater and other premises. White family lost nearly all belongings. some insurance coverage is noted.
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ALPA
Valdez
Rudolph Schmidt
McKinley
Louie
Albert White
Dr. Dagget
Seward
White
Liberty
Occu
Alaska Road Commission
Valdez Drug Store
Pioneer
Love & Whitely
Widow shoots self after funeral in Seattle
Mrs Glasgow widow of General Lyle Glasgow aged 76 dies instantly after shooting herself upon returning from her husband’s funeral in Seattle. A. P. A. Service reports confirm the tragedy and note her age as 46 years. Later Seattle dispatches say President Wilson will tour the country late January, with the Nugget promising more telegraph news for subscribers in Alaska.
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PLA. Servics
Seattle
Alaska
Federation plan to control Alaska fisheries described
Chairman Alexander introduced a department of fisheries bill to place Alaska fisheries under the federal Fisheries Bureau. The measure mirrors the Carlin bill from last session and was moved from the Alexander committee to Territories after Delegate Wickersham protested. A companion bill would strip Alaska of any taxation rights on fisheries and fur bearing animals.
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AL Gervies
Washington
Alexander
Department of Fisheries
Federal Fisheries Bureau
Carlin
Committee On Territories
Wickersham
Alaska
Myth of Captured Soldiers Debunked in New Mexico
An official report from Hachita New Mexico states the tale of seven American soldiers captured by Mexican bandits is a myth. The cowboy who allegedly brought the yarn has vanished and no Seventh Cavalry men are listed as missing.
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Servis Douglas
Hachita
New Mexico
Russians Launch Giant Offensive Across Eastern Front
London dispatch reports four Russian armies advancing on multiple fronts from Dvina to Persia, claiming victories and heavy fighting. Russian sources note gains in Bessarabia, the Caucauses, and Persia with large losses on both sides, while German and Austrian forces struggle to hold lines. See the Turkey Trot, Saturday night.
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London
Dvinak
Riga
Persia
Dvina
Bessarabia
Caucausus
Linders
Daily Mail
British Attack Near Frelingheyll In January Action
Berlin reports a British attack near Frelingheyll with advances under smoke bombs. Germans concede British capture of forward trenches but claim they were retaken after heavy counterattacks. Paris notes heavy artillery east of Arras and along the eastern Champagne sector with little other activity.
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AL Berview
London
Frelingheyll
Berlin
Paris
Arras
Champagne
Seward Dock Blaze Destroys Major Structure and Dora Dock
A warehouse fire at Seward dock destroyed most of the building and spread along the waterfront, partially destroying Dora dock and damaging freight bound for Western Alaska. Fire started at 10:30 PM and raged until morning, hampered by zero weather. Loss estimated around fifty five thousand with rebuilding to begin immediately, aiming for three weeks completion.
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A. P. A. Service
Seward
Seward Dock
Dora Dock
Western Points
Horner
Wier
Railroad Commission
Smith Bitterly Denounces Britain Methods in Trade War
Senator Oke Smith of Georgia assailed British interference with neutral trade in a sweeping Senate speech. He asserted Britain sacrifices neutral rights to advance its own interests and cited cotton traffic when proclaiming cotton contraband of war. He urged action to curb Britain and protect U S commerce amid wartime tensions.
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Loree Wervinn
Washington
Senate
Oke Smith
Georgia
United States
Smith
England
Germany
Council
Britain
Britainia
Germany Still Arguing Lusitania Case
Washington dispatch reports Germany continues haggling over settlement terms in the Lusitania case while conceding American demands. Officials anticipate a new settlement proposal soon.
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Germany
Lusitania
Washington
State Department
Government conscription bill passes first fixed stage
A. P. A. Special Service reports London government conscription bill advancing through initial stages today as debates continue. The item notes formal passage through the first fixed stage with no further details on amendments or dates.
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A. P. A. Special Service
London
Coronation Yuan Postponed Amid China Civil Strife
Pekin reports the coronation of sun Shi Kai as emperor of China postponed indefinitely due to civil strife. Proclamation says action remains until uprisings in southern China are quelled and the country restored to peace.
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A. B.A. Service
PEKIN
Can Shi Kai
China
Wen
Senator to Sail North May 10
Defense announcement states the Senator, a Pacific Coast Company vessel, will sail from San Francisco for Nome on May 10. The ship will be converted to an oil burner before spring, as will the Umatilla and possibly other Pacific coast vessels, to supply the north with ordered squares not obtainable locally.
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U Pb.a
Belween
Seattle
Jan
Ateamship
Pacife Coast Company
San Francisco
Nome
Umatilla
Wireless Plant Contract Approved for San Diego and Pearl Harbor
Secretary Daniels approved a contract with the Federal Telegraph Company to equip high powered radio stations at San Diego and Pearl Harbor and to advance other radio plants. The plan includes expanding the Cordova and Jordova stations to later match Alaska and canal zones. The Nugget advertises Barn Dance attire and printing services.
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Thorugh
Huusband
Wilson
Middle West
Hiram Danielse
Polet’s Stores
Teutons
Bucharest
Teuton
Serbia
Montengro
Galijan
Petrograd
Czareft Petrograd
Carda
Senator
Cordova
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