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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1916
Page
5
Berlin reports Bucharest captured and the capital's fall announced along with Polish rail hubs and German advances into Romania. Russians, Greeks, and British fronts shift as Carpathian battles rage. celebrations in Berlin mark victories while Bucharest and surrounding fronts face German pressure.
Washington December 4 6 5 President Wilson faces interruptions during his annual congress address as women suffragists protest with banners and taunts. House actions target food cost measures and embargoes as new bills move through committees. Alaska railroad funding requested while corruption and press paper embargo measures surface amid high cost of living probes.
Seattle reports organized labor and the National Grange joining to cut food prices. They plan cooperative stores and price determination by joint elements. Nationwide probe into food costs underway under District Attorney George W. Anderson with agents nationwide to cooperate. Chicago officials from five large cold storage plants are being questioned as part of the 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. Ue Iso re returned to that point with outgoing mail collected this week if weather permits the mail will again be on its original schedule. The regular closing time is 5 p.m. Sunday, but mail will be accepted up to departure time as possible. There is no assurance quail can be registered after the free time.
A Dawson reporter recalls the death of a Klondike adventurer in Los Angeles. The man, known for throwing a Linotype into the Dawson News, rode sleds to bring in equipment. He had prospected along the Yukon in the 1890s and 1900s, then traveled to St Michael and Seattle before learning of the Klondike gold strike. He died at age 60 from paralysis.
The arrival of several Tolstor figures in the city over the past days has revived chatter about further Boob Creek property deals with George Riley. The appearance yesterday of the energetic operator in town added weight to the speculation.
Alvah KE. Eames chief clerk of the railway mail service told the Seward Post the department will send 2000 pounds of mail from Seward weekly to Anchorage and Iditsrod nations and will employ 4 regular mail clerks at the post office during winter. Anchorage will receive 1625 pounds, effectively doubling last winter’s service.
C J Maltby brother of A B Maltby who has been visiting here for weeks departed this morning for the south aboard the Princess Alice Juneau pire November 3.
Relatives of those killed and injured in the Everett riot sue Seattle for damages totaling 78000. Lawsuit follows deadly clash when IWW members tried to hold street meetings, prompting militia calls and arrests. Names of victims Curtis Beard Richtel Gerleit Roblin Johnson Looney among dead. many wounded.
The Moose lodge hosted a smoker at Flat last Sunday evening with a lively program of stunts. A large crowd attended and general enjoyment was reported. Interest in lodge activities continues this winter and more events are planned to maintain member engagement.
San Francisco dispatch of November 1 reports the death of Silas Christofferson, a pioneer aviator, killed during expert aerial maneuvers while testing a new military biplane at Redwood Field. Christofferson had earned national renown for bold flights and exhibition stunts in prior years.
Sulzer carried his home town by a wide margin while Wickersham trailed, with the tally showing 72 votes for Wickersham and the remainder for Sulzer in the local delegate race. The report notes the town’s namesake heritage and political leanings as context for the result.
In Valdez on October 26 Judge Fred M. Brown ruled Alaska's workmen's compensation act valid. The decision addressed demurrers in the Kennecott Copper case after J W Johnson sued for December injuries. Brown upholds public policy and says the act offers fair compensation with minimal cost and delay. Cordova Times reports.
Flat residents prepare for the annual Christmas tree gift to local youngsters. An entertainment program including school children under Miss Grant, a tree with presents, and refreshments is planned with no admission fee. Further details will be announced in next week's Pioneer.
Ottawa reports Hearst papers and the International News Service are barred from Canada. Importing a copy of one of the papers could trigger a fine of 5,000 dollars and a five year penalty under the ban.
Calls for federal territory road aid to unlock undeveloped gold creeks around Iditarod Alaska. Article cites Tolstoi Ophir Tokoma and Flat Creek as examples of costly transport and argues for public campaign and Commercial Club leadership to secure road funding and construction.
London December reports confirm David Lloyd George named premier after King George VII held talks with political leaders. Asquith’s group and Bonar Law may join a Liberal coalition cabinet, with expectations of wartime unity and possible electoral actions. Another rumor cites continued cabinet restructuring as Eastern front strategy unfolds. A separate dispatch from Petrograd notes Russian official Michael Redziynka resigning after a Duma insult.
In Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Rosenow at Mayo Brothers Hospital reports the discovery of the para infant germ and expresses hope it may lead to a cure. The development could aid medical research and treatment options.
John D Archbeld, president of the Standard Oil Company, faced trial in connection with a 1915 dynamite incident in Tarrytown New York. Archbeld, born July 26 1848 at Leesburg Ohio, had a long career in the petroleum industry and served as president and director of multiple oil firms.
A garbled report states the Marina sinking admission and that the case will be reviewed by officials. Rotterdam dispatches say the Britannic hospital ship was sunk by a German submarine with five hundred soldiers aboard. Other notes mention the Karns ship, Interior Secretary Lane proposing land withdrawals, and Carranza’s forces once more in control in Chihuahua with looted wealth in retreat.
The United States obtains formal consent at the State Department to relieve the distressed Syrian population by sending agents and supplies, effective on Tuesday, as announced from Washington.
Berlin dispatches report Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg stating Germany would cooperate with others after peace to guarantee justice and freedom by sea and land. He criticized Allied plans for domination of Constantinople and lamented entente aims while denying Belgian annexation.
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