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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1916
Page
1
Teutons seize Bucharest and key rail junction Polyeschi as German forces press toward the Romanian capital. Reports from Moscow to London describe battles on the Carpathian front, Russian attempts to defend Bucharest, and Allied actions in Greece and Persia.
Washington December 4 to 6 reports show the Sixty fourth congress opening with railway bills favored. Claud Kitchin pledged to aid passage and opposed long recess. Suffragists interrupted Wilson’s address, taunting him with banners urging suffrage action. Other items include food price control bills, Alaska railroad funding, and corruption and press paper export proposals.
Seattle report notes organized labor and the National Grange join to cut food prices by cooperative stores and price-setting mechanisms. Washington announces nationwide food-cost inquiry led by District Attorney George W. Anderson with agents directed to cooperate. Chicago reports officials from major cold storage plants questioned as part of the district attorney's investigation into food prices.
The second consignment of a through reward mail arrived last Wednesday evening in charge of Emil Jensen from the Halfway roadhouse. The mail will likely be on its original schedule this week if weather permits. Closing time is 5 p.m. Sunday, but mail is accepted up to departure time. There is no assurance that quail can be registered after the three time.
An obituary recalls a Dawson News linotype thrower linked to Klondike lore. The man, 60, faced paralysis and long Yukon years, from 1896 voyage to St Michael to the Seattle gold rush headlines. He pursued northern riches before settling in California.
Rumors of additional Boob Creek property deals circulate as Tolstor operatives arrive and George Riley, the active agent, was seen in town yesterday, fueling speculation of pending transactions.
Anchorage will receive 1625 pounds of mail while Seward sends 2000 pounds to Anchorage and Iditsrod nations. Four regular mail clerks will be employed at the post office during the winter. Chief clerk Alvah KE Eames of the railway mail service announced the change.
C J Maltby brother of A B Maltby has been visiting here for weeks and departed south this morning on the Princess Alice. Juneau, November 3.
Relatives of nine people killed in the LW W clash aboard the steamship Veron file lawsuits totaling about 78,000 against Seattle. The action follows the Everett violence on November 5 when LW W members attempted street meetings and clashed with a citizen posse led by Sheriff Donald McRae. Dozens were wounded. several named victims include Charles C. Curtis and Jefferson F. Beard. Police and militia aided Seattle as the confrontation drew naval reserves to handle rioters.
Local Moose lodge held a smoker last Sunday evening at Flat with a lively program of stunts. A large crowd attended and the event boosted lodge interest for the winter, with more such affairs planned to maintain member engagement.
San Francisco dispatch reports the death of Silas Christofferson, a northwest pioneer aviator, who perished at Redwood field while testing a new military biplane during expert maneuvers. Christofferson had earned national renown for bold flights and exhibition exploits.
Sulzer, home town of the Democratic nominee for congress, voted heavily for him with a 72 to 0 showing against Wickersham, reflecting strong local support in the community once named after him.
Judge Fred M. Brown in Valdez on October 26 ruled the workmen's compensation act passed by the Test legislature valid in the Kennecott Copper case. Johnson v Kennecott Copper Corp concerns December injuries. Opinion notes the mining industry choice serves public policy, authorizes employer and employee options, and offers reasonable, prompt compensation with lower costs versus prior uncertainty. Cor dova Times.
Flat residents prepare for the annual Christmas tree night for youngsters with school performances under Miss Grant. A tree will be lit with presents and refreshments. No admission fee. a general invitation will be issued. Full plans to be announced in next week's Pioneer.
Ottawa authorities bar Hearst papers and the International News Service from Canada. Printing any copy within the country could incur a fine of 5000 dollars and a five year term.
The Iditarod Commercial Club weighs leading a campaign to secure federal territorial road funds for the district. Despite vast undeveloped creeks and high transport costs, officials note little government aid to build roads linking Tolstoi Ophir Tokoma McGrath and Iditarod waterways, urging unified local action now.
London reports that King George appointed David Lloyd George as prime minister after consultations with party leaders. The new Liberal cabinet is expected to overhaul the government, with Bonar Law rumored to join later and general election options discussed amid wartime pressures. The change follows Asquith’s era and signals a reshaping of war leadership. In Petrograd, Russian official Michael Redziynka resigned after an insult in the Duma.
In Rochester Minnesota Dr Rosenow of Mayo Bros hospital reports discovering the germ of infantil para and expresses hope that this could lead to a cure. The brief note notes the potential medical breakthrough and the association with Mayo Brothers Hospital.
John D Archbeld, president of the Standard Oil Company, is on trial in New York Harbor for an 1915 dynamite outrage. Born July 26 1848 in Leesburg Ohio he began in the Pennsylvania oil fields in 1864 and later served as director and president of the Standard Oil Company of Ohio and related firms until 1911. The case follows his operation for appendicitis recovery and involves ties to the oil industry and Seattle incident framing.
The article reports Germany admitting the sinking of the steamship Marina causing American casualties and states the case will be investigated by officials. It notes the Britannic hospital ship sunk by Germans with five hundred soldiers aboard and mentions other related wartime naval actions and political developments.
The United States received formal consent enabling relief agents to operate in Syria and supply aid to the distressed population. The agreement was approved by the State Department and takes effect on Tuesday.
Berlin reports describe Imperial Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg’s reichstag address as a pivotal statement on postwar cooperation among nations and a ban on aggressive coalitions. He accused Britain and France of dictating to Russia and of seeking brutal domination over Constantinople and adjacent regions. The chancellor denied entente aims to annex Belgium and outlined the peace terms Germany would deem acceptable.
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