Seized German and Austrian ships placed in service
The United States shipping board reports rapid progress repairing and outfitting seized German and Austrian ships. Maria and Armenia ready for sea assigned to France. Partonia and Nassovia to Russia. Clara Menning and Pisa to Italy. Several Pacific coast vessels repaired and chartered for service, with eight ships totaling 49,389 gross tons expected in service by July 1.
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Washington
United States Shipping Board
Maria
Armenia
Partonia
Nassovia
Clara Menning
Pisa
Ockenfels
Pacific Coast
Arnoldus ‘Winning
Kurt
Steinbeck
Dalbek
Ottawa
Staatsekretar Krateke
Gov. Joedhke
Honolulu
Elsass
Pago Pago
Ocken‘felds
Havana Harbor Explosion Feared Bombists Suspected
A massive explosion shattered a harbor fortress magazine in Havana on Saturday night causing widespread damage across the city. One person was killed with several others injured. vessels suffered damage but no major injuries reported. Authorities consider bombists responsible with possible ties to pro Germanites or rebellious citizens.
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International News Service
Havana
P A Dickson Passes Away in Nome District
Telegram reported the death of P A Dickson aboard the steamer Umatilla on a trip to Seattle for medical help. He lived in Nome since 1899, worked in fishing, survived by wife and two sons, funeral to be held in Fruitville California under Masonic auspices.
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P. A Dickson
Dickson
Umatilla
Seattle
Nome
Fruitville
Cal
Masonic Fraternity
Nome Authoress Receives Rare Honor From France
Mrs Esther Birdsall Darling of Nome receives the Croix de la Guerre first class from the French government for services in France by Nome dogs from Allan Darling kennels. The decoration prompted wide attention among her friends as a notable military honor.
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Esther Birdsall Darling
Nome
France
Allan, Darling
Darling
Furnished cabin for rent or sale inquiry with contact
An ad offers a three room furnished cabin with bath and invites inquiries to Mrs J Wanger at Millinery on Second Avenue opposite Courthouse. In sports news Meyers Grigsby and Walls schedule an eight hundred point 14 2 inch balkling billiard match at Board of Trade parlors on Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 30 PM. Four hundred points will be played nightly with $1 reserved seats. Also a promotion urges subscribing to the Nugget for Nome households at $2 per month by carrier.
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J. Wanger
Second Avenue
Courtho
Meyers, Grigsby and Walls
Board of Trade
Mystery Hero In Nome River Rescue Tale
Reported amid storm conditions in Nome river area Joe Sliscovich, a known antimony miner, and two dogs were swept into turbulent waters while crossing a bridge. He and the dogs survived but debate swirls over who actually performed the rescue and how it occurred, with Sliscovich remaining noncommittal.
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Mng
Kelti
Joe Sjiscovich
Nome River
Sliscovich
Nome
Sliseovich
Italian forces push Austrian lines on Carso plateau
Reports from Rome indicate Italian troops press the Austrians along the Carso plateau with intense artillery actions. The offensive yields only limited ground gains as the front remains stubborn and rocky terrain denies the enemy a secure position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Rome
Carso
Huge Military Force Concentrates at American Lake
Final preparations for concentrating a huge military force at American Lake are completed. The government has ordered eighty thousand troops to be assigned to that point.
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American Lake
Nanget
Tacoma
Lower House Passes Food Control Bill
The U S house of representatives passed a war time food control bill granting the president power to fix prices and direct food production. The measure includes grain restriction on alcohol and sets authority over factories and resources deemed necessities. Senate fate viewed uncertain with expected opposition.
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Special International Service
Washington
United States
House of Representatives
Herbert ©. Hoover
Wilson
Congress
Hou
Senate
Caase
U S Acquires Aviation Field in France
Washington reports three war department aviation fields underway with cadet training in six colleges. About 600 aviators will begin instruction by July 20 and graduate to fly from American fields to France. Contracts and site prep for a duplicate two squadron field are under way.
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Washington
War Department
Great Britain
America
Howard &. Coffin
Atlante
France
Kangarok freighter sails from port with passengers aboard
Albert Matson the Kangarok departed for Shelton today with an unspecified number of passengers and freight. Local steamers in port came ashore as surf fell. Latouche may depart tonight and post office closes at 4:30. Mrs Shaughnessy Mrs Will Renney Ed Webb and Billy Allison travel up the coast from Slomon by launch to Safety for pickup by W J Rowe. Red Cross fund in Candle raises 360. Telegraph news scarce. Judge Thomas’s Monday accident remains unresolved until Matson returns. Hill Pharmacy holds a one hundred dollar gold brick drawing.
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Shaughnessy
Will Renney
Ed Webb
Billy Allison
Slomon
W. J. Rowe
Shelton
Thomas
Matson
Seattle Chamber Seeks Alaska Parcel Post Rate Change
The Seattle Chamber resolution calls attention to high parcel post charges within Alaska under the zone system. It argues that shipping between Anchorage and Matanuska, 32 miles, costs as much as distant domestic routes, hindering local trade and development. It requests a graduated rate based on distance within the territory.
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Seattle
Washington
Alaska
Alaka
Anchorage
Mosanuska
New York
Chicago
Matanuska
United States
Evening contest awards unusual gold brick prize
An event unfolds this evening at 7 p m drawing notable interest from incoming cheerleaders who prize a small gold brick as a remarkable and sought after award. The steamship Umatilla has arrived in Seattle and will depart again the day after tomorrow. The steamship Victoria is expected to reach Puget Sound today or tomorrow after routing via the eastern coast inland.
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Umatilla
Seattle
Victoria
Alaska
Puget Sound
Silver Wave to Leave for Deering Candle and Way Port
Mail schooner Silver Wave will depart for Deering Candle and Way Port on June 26 freight will be received at the decks of Alaska Light and Commercial Co from present date
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Silver Wave
Deering Candle
Wayporte
Alaska Lightge and Commercial Co
Moose Meeting Tonight In Nuguet Area
Moose meeting announced for this evening at unspecified time at the Nuguet Office. All members urged to attend with visiting members welcome. Dir Norvin W. Lewis presiding, J Py Jones secretary.
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Moose
P. m
Norvin W. Lewis
Red Cross Fund Benefit Dance At Eagle Hall
A jitney dance at Eagle hall raised funds for the Red Cross, drawing a fair crowd yet below expectations. The event reflected Nome’s patriotic spirit, as residents have already given generously to support the Red Cross cause and Nome aims to lead Alaska in donations.
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Eagle Hall
Red Cross
Nome
Lst
Humane Cause
Red Cross Society
Gas Schooner Eagle Sails to Teller and Kotzebue Sound
The gas schooner Eagle will depart for Teller York and all Kotzebue sound ports on June 28. Freight and passenger rates are with Alaska Lighterage and Commercial Co. agents.
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Eagle
Teller
York
Kotzebue Sound
Alaska
Age & Commercial Co
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Havanna
P.A. Dickson
Elecric
Pacific News Service
Sheeta
Germany
Carso Plateau
U. S
Europe
Albert Matson
Candle Today
Red Cross Fund
The
Hill Pharmacy
S. & Silver Wave
J. Py, Jones, Secy
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