Washington Ships Sunk as Submarines Active Again
International dispatches report the freighter Crispin sunk off Ireland by a German submarine near Hookhead with 68 Americans aboard among 112 crew, and several missing. Washington confirms 58 Americans aboard the Crispin and notes further warnings and sinking of other British ships with American casualties.
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Washington
Frost
Department
Crispin
Ireland
Fat
Maany
Sufaice
Specia
Congres
Erpool
Queenstown
Snowden
Cork
Kinsale
Baker says war address ready for Tuesday
Secretary of War Baker announces arrangements completed and readiness for action in any congressionally approved plan for dealing with Germany. He notes the army can field as many troops as the president needs. Navy Secretary Daniels is expected to issue a similar statement. An earlier report mentions President Wilson may deliver a war address Tuesday.
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International
Washington
Baker
Congress
Germany
Secretar
Navy
Daniels I
Can the Eskimo Vote Opinion by D Cochran
D Cochran furnishes an opinion on the Eskimo voting rights, arguing natives in Alaska lack the franchise unless they are U.S. citizens. He cites a Ninth Circuit case stating citizens may buy whisky, and notes citizenship hinges on adopting civilized habits, with few Eskimos on Seward Peninsula meeting that standard.
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D. Cochran
Alaska
United States
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Ninth Circuit
Federal Reporter
Seward Peninsula
Bobby Brown Fighting Hard
Bobby Brown remains in a bad way as blood poisoning sets in and De Welch reports only a fighting chance. He is conscious with his wife at his bedside, nursing him through the critical hours in Candle. Nome and others hope for a recovery despite the grave prognosis.
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Bobby Brown
Welch
Bobby
Nome
Reindeer Fair Off For Another Year
Weather forced cancellation of the parade at Whit is considered among the world’s most unique field meets. Delegates convened to form a central government for the industry and chose five delegates for a supervisory board governing reindeer business matters.
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Marys Igloo
Whit
Sin adyiKery Board
Mayor Gill Found Not Guilty in Federal Case
In Seattle Mayor Gill and several aides faced federal charges. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after twelve jurors deliberated. The chaotic proceedings followed accusations tied to improper payments amid a winter political dispute.
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Gill
Seattle
Maren SloeMapar Gill
Cheif
Patice Ant Sietectives
Billingsly Toollompers
Nigor
Wolien Teekington Dal
M Tdenden
Billingsley’s
German Raider With Submarine Escorts Threatens Allied Shipping
Allied report from Buenos Aires and New York describe a German raider operating along the Brazilian coast. It is said to command submarines, fly Norwegian colors, and capture crews before sinking ships with crews kept aboard under guard.
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Count Unkler
Raider
Yoont Upsler
Bhiven
Daya
Tewsie Amd
Cowste
Brom Allo
Germany
Brenel
Patvn
Mrs Jim Burke Wins Bokum Cup In Nome Race
Mrs Jim Burke set a course record with a 26 minute finish to win the Bokum Cup in Nome. Miss Kate Ginnivin placed second and Mrs J J Keenan followed. the wet slow trail affected times but Burke’s effort topped last year’s by two minutes.
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Jim Burke
Kate Ginnivin
J. J. Keenan Thins
Alaska
Bokum
Nome
Norris H. Rokum
Nome citizen loses safe with prized minstrel seats theft
A prominent Nome resident reports his safe was rifled last night with the thief seeking not money but the best reserved seats for the big minstrel show. He notes resale value is high as Billy Rose touts hot ticket sales and scarce seating.
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Nome
Billy Rose
Ady
Lomen Grothers Buys Murphy Store Stock and Goodwill
A major local mercantile deal sees Lomen Grothers purchase the entire stock and goodwill of Phil Murphy’s Bessie store. The transaction totals well into four figures and moves the stock to the Lomen Bros clothing house. Murphy joins Lomen Bros on the floor in a new role.
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Lomen Grothers
Phil Murphy
Bessie
Butler-Marre
Lomen Bros
Mr. Murphy
Demploy
Abrophy fans goods slogan shifts to Lomen and Mur PhY
Two German steamers broke through the British blockade off Africa carrying war supplies. The report from Berlin via International News Service notes the vessels’ breakthrough amid ongoing war tension.
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Mur Phy
International
Berlin
Community raises $1000 for Bobby Brown in hours
Friends in the city formed a committee led by Don Kelley Harry Riley Ned Darling and others to raise a thousand dollars in a few hours for Bobby Brown in a gesture supported by Candle Council Dimecroek and Solomon, praising his character as a man of his word husband and father.
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Bobby Brown
Don Kelley
Harry Riley
Ned Darling
Ayer
Dimecroek
Solomon
Thy Brown
Card of Thanks from Mrs. William Larson
Mrs William Larson thanks friends and the community for their kindness and sympathy to her and her daughter during bereavement.
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William Larson
Trial Set April Sixteenth for McNeillon Case
On the assignment calendar in the district court this afternoon the case of M. J. McNeillon and Max Hirschberg was set for hearing April 16. The grand jury will meet at the courthouse on Monday at 11 oclock. New lafegge at Prose Shop, $1.00 per dozen, Phone Black 5.
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Calendir
M. J. McNeillon
Max Hirschberg
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K. Ginnivin
Nugget
Lomen
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