Advance on Mexico and Mexican unrest sparks war fears
Secretary of War Garrison convened the general staff after a cipher telegram from General Fanston. Refugees report Huerta’s regime weakening, with a possible fall and ensuing chaos in Vera Cruz and Mexico City. War Dept plans a rapid troop buildup to Vera Cruz and an advance toward Mexico City if needed. Local notes mention a mining workers strike and a rumor of broader unrest as readers are urged to subscribe.
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Garrison Refuses Ten Percent Cable Service Increase
Secretary Garrison today declined the Juneau Commercial Club request for a ten percent increase in cable service from Seattle to Juneau. The club had urged the War Department to provide all night cable service to Juneau to stay informed with news dispatched by the Associated Press via Seattle.
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Juneau Commercial Club
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Juneau
Jau Commercial Club
Orderly Desertions to Federals Reported at Cruz
May 8 dispatch reports Private Parkes, former orderly to Lieutenant Colonel Taxgart, stealing two officers horses and vanishing It is believed he deserted the American army and may seek service with General Maas The notice also advertises the Daily Nugget bread price and Mexican army movements Street notices mention bread at 5c per loaf and reliable news from beyond American lines
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Engineering Commission Outlines Field Work Route
The engineering commission held a meeting at their headquarters to plan field work establishing a route for the Mask railroad. Six camps are outlined from Knik Arm to Fairbanks, with Northern District leadership and assignments by officers and engineers. The commission will likely dispatch additional personnel to support field operations.
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Knik Arm
Cook's Inlet
Susitna
Broadpass
Nenama River
Fairbanks
O Gorman Opens Fight Against Tolls Repeal Bill
Senator O Gorman launches opposition to a Panama tolls repeal bill in Washington. He argues the administration misreads Taft floor terms and urges a strict interpretation of existing treaties to keep canal access favorable to U S shipping and domestic interests. The senator criticizes President Wilson's stance while praising national patriotism.
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Committee Recommends Expulsion of Congressman Dyre
The House election committee investigating Missouri election frauds recommends expulsion of Congressman Dyre Republican from Missouri. Evidence deemed strong and charges fully sustained. Council expects the expulsion to be approved as the assembly proceeds. Also notes Canada appoints Prince Alexander of Teck as governor general to succeed Duke of Connaught, taking office around October first.
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Chicago papers consolidated to form Record Herald
Chicago May 8 The Chicago Record Herald and the Inter Ocean purchased by James Keeler of the Chicago Tribune. The two papers merged and will be published as the Record Herald. Once part of a chain once linked with the Post-Intelligencer. The Daily Nugget, $2.00 per month.
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