Russian Front Roars as German Troops Rush East
Associated Press reports from Petrograd say the entire Russian front from the Gulf of Finland to Romanian borders is braced for major battles. Germans move troops from French and Italian fronts to halt a fast-advancing Russian offensive. Rearrangement near Riga and Dunabers, with large German reinforcements to Lemberg. autos deployed behind lines to shuttle troops to threatened points. A new mobile phase see autos moving units to stem Russian gains along Galicia. Mr New Arrival notice urges Nome Nugget subscription.
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Riga
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Prediction of massive U S aeroplane fleet soon
Associated Press reports Senator Chamberlain predicts Congress will approve at least 640 million dollars for giant necroplane construction for use in Europe and coastal defense. The House passed a bill for a 640 million appropriation on Saturday.
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Washington
United States
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Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Congress
Europe
Extradition of Cocchi Refused by Italy in Ruth Kruger Case
Rome refuses Alfred Cocchi extradition citing circumstantial evidence and fundamental laws. U S accuses Cocchi of leading a white slave ring and involved in missing girls, some believed murdered. New York police linked bodies to the case. The article ends with an abrupt phrase about Moonlight water in a Bath House.
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Ruth Kruger
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Germans concentrate on plane construction plan to regain air mastery
Assosintga Press reports from USANNE Switzerland dated July 16 that Germany is shifting thousands of workers from Zeppelin plants to prolific airplane factories. Government aims to build a large air fleet to offset French and British air power and to regain mastery of the air after the Somme campaign.
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Prussian War Minister Resigns Amid Franchise Fallout
Berlin July 14 General von Stein Prussian minister of war and one of Germanys ablest military men has tendered his resignation and will retire to private life. The move follows friction over the franchise question and is seen as signaling further resignations from officials not aligned with the governments policies. The military faction opposes Bethmann Hollweg and has backing from the crown prince and supporters.
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General von Stein
Germany
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Suffragettes at White House Arrested in July Picket
Sixteen suffragettes tried a picketing demonstration at the White House gates on Bastille Day and were arrested for disturbance of the peace. Police faced a crowd of several hundred as the women awaited transport, drawing hisses and cheers and signaling future punishment for prior protestors.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
War Secretary seeks one million for Alaska railroad
Secretary of War Baker asked Congress to appropriate one million dollars immediately to complete the government railroad line from the Matanuska coal fields to Seward Alaska. The appeal aims to finish the Anchorage to Seward segment before winter to bring Matanuska coal into service.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Baker
Congress
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Seward
Alaska
Anchorage
Matanuska
Great Lumber Strike Threatens Gray's Harbor
Aberdeen July 14 A great lumber strike threatens Gray's Harbor across most camps and mills. Walkouts sparked by the eight hour day demand backed by the IWW have closed many logging operations. A ten man committee called a district-wide strike this afternoon, with possible employer action anticipated Monday if no settlement occurs.
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Coal Shortage Expected as Cook Inlet Freezes Over
During winter, coal supplies will be hard to obtain for a lengthy period due to the upper Cook Inlet freezing over each year, cutting off access and delaying shipments and deliveries.
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Territorial Attorney General Grigsby to ride Victoria to Juneau
Territorial Attorney General Geo B Grigsby will travel aboard the Victoria en route to Juneau. Mail for points departs tomorrow at nine with closing times for Solomon and Toffee Creek and Way Council at ten. The schooner Arctic sails for Point Hope at seven with supplies and passengers, direct route no stops. The Supreme Court of the United States upholds the district court in United States v Mason and Hanson, fines of one hundred dollars each. The Dream presents Pearl White in Hazel Wink melodrama tonight produced by Pathe in five acts. Hydraulic pipe for sale up to thirty ch. Nugget delivery to Nome households $2 per month. Moonlight water at City Bath House. War news subscription drive open. sign up to stay posted.
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Kaiser Appoints New Chancellor Delivers Maiden Speech
Berlin July 16 Dr Geor Michaels the newly appointed chancellor of the German empire delivered his maiden speech. He offered no policy outlines and noted government plans depend on the militarists. He said Hindenberg and Ladendorfy continued conferences with party leaders to reach mutual understanding on key questions. Michaels said he participated and hoped for many developments.
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Berlin
Geor Michaels
German Empire
Hindenberg
Ladendorfy
Michael
Draft drawings still delayed for army selective draft
Washington reports delays in state preparations for the army selective draft drawing. Officials say the drawing will likely not occur before next Saturday at the earliest, with fifteen states not ready. The process will wait until all states are prepared before starting the drafting. Special sale note: odds and ends boys suits, pants, and children's wear offered at half price at Misa Ooestrich's Store.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Misa Ooestrich
Government railroad inspection trip to Alaska planned
Assistant Secretary of the Interior Herbert A. Meyer will leave early next week for a several week tour of the government railroad in Alaska. He aims to familiarize the department with the line's doubling project and the coal supply needs related to naval fuel, accompanied by A. D. Shepherd and R. F. Austin to assist with expert railroad knowledge. The trip seeks a comprehensive investigation of the Alaska railroad situation.
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Washington
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Heey
Government
Alaska
Meyer
Acqualant
Matamaka
Meyore
A. D. Shepon
San Francisco
Fy Austin
Secretary of the Interior
Me. Shepard
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N W Ball League Disbands Amid War Pressure
Seattle July 16 The North western Baseball League disbanded with the European war ongoing and patriotic duty cited as the reason. Officials believed the league could continue but chose to dissolve. The pennant for the current season was awarded to the Great Month club which led the standings.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Northwestern Baseball League
United States
Europe
German Chancellor Hollweg Resigns After Political Pressure
Berlin reports the resignation of Chancellor Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg after a conference with the emperor. The move ends a long struggle with militarist and crown prince factions who condemned his pacific War policies and precipitated a government shakeup. The successor remains to be named.
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