All Alaska Sweepstakes Race Receives Chicago Aid
Kennel Club appeal for prize money prompts Chicago donors to contribute. Ward Estey telegrammed Grommel and Ulrich for help. Chicago firm sent one hundred dollars via mail. Candle committee named J J Connors J C Kennedy J H Murphy Hart Humber A Rydeen and R B Dimmick to arrange details and judge selection by public vote of dancers.
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Chicago
Kennel Club
Ward Estey
Grommel and Ulrich
J. J. Connors
J. C. Kennedy
J. H. Murphy
Hart Humber
A. Rydeen
R. 8. Dimmick
Candle
Battle for Torreon Rages as Villa Keeps City Blocked
Special Nugget Service reports after 24 hours of fierce fighting near Torreon, rebels under Villa assault Gomez and push toward the city defenses. Federal losses are heavy with many killed as the Constitutionalist forces press a stubborn defense and siege the fortifications.
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Chhiuyahua
Mexico
Gomez
Gomez Gen Villa
Torreon
Big Steamer Adrift Sparks Wartime Rumor and Local Notices
Fragmentary OCR outlines a chaotic mix of names, places, and phrases. Mentions a steamer adrift, a political angle with a woman voting for judges, a winter prize waltz at Tidal Wave hall, and bakeries offering cheap flour and bread at five cents. The readable bits hint at local people and venues like Hinbert Street, Den Pen, Kelton, and North Pole Baker.
White Slave Movie Sparks Court Reopening Bid
New York reports a court battle over a controversial film that was shut down for exposing aspects of white slave traffic. The film’s managers seek a reopening to present witnesses claiming the work serves as a warning and benefit, while civic women remain split on its advisability.
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Special Nugget Service
New York
The
Moving Picture
the Picture Film Company
Inez Mulholland
National Board Fun Censors
Redfield Outlines Alaska Plans Before Commerce Chamber
Secretary Redfield spoke to the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce outlining administration proposals for Alaska. He stressed no dreamy promises, only common sense measures to boost mining, agriculture, fisheries, timber, and coastal navigation, with vessel construction and surveys to aid development and protect resources. He noted federal support would align with President Wilson’s policy and emphasized the territory’s future importance.
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San Pranctisio
Chamber of Commerce
Ttedfield
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Alisha
Fedfield
Learers
Maskan
Villanies
Alasiv
Elon
Mir Wilson
More U. S. Troops Ordered to Border
Government moves to reinforce Texas border security after a Mexican federal force crossed toward U S soil. Secretary of War and the president authorized stronger patrols along the Rio Grande, with cavalry supported by small infantry posts to deter cross-border clashes and ensure no firing across the line.
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Washington
Cies
Rio Grande River
United States Cavalry
Garrison
Texas
White House
Eral Toops
United States
United States Soil
Cavalry Patrol
International Line
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Rapid-Fiers
Villa
Tobe Taupe
Constitutionsivls
Collcaotin
Tar
Villu
Rei
Hessiees
Hinbert
Beohet Pramedtian Steatt
Eis
Mares Bay
Jedges
North Pole
Ord Anvil
EAGLE
Demrich Bros
Apollo Beer
Polet
Polets Stores
Redfield
Commerce Chamber
U. S
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