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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
3
Washington reports Secretary of War Baker declares Germany concentrates its largest army of the war on the western front for a massive assault and urges the United States to speed up war production and mobilization.
In Washington on Nov 7 the House military committee released a government sourced briefing. On Sept 6 1917 the regular army national guard and reserve corps totaled 78 828 officers and 741 en listed men while the navy counted 141 867 enlisted 41 473 naval reserves and 14 500 naval militia. Officers in the navy and marine corps numbered 12 000 and 1 166 respectively total armed strength 1 074 146 volunteers with no drafts yet prior to the May 18 1917 act.
Gro. W. Albrecht and Consul E. Taylor notify J F Baird Marie Baird and Charles Hoxsie and heirs that 1915 1916 annual labor of $100 per claim has been expended to hold Rainbow association at Flat Creek Otter Precinct Alaska and adjacent Montana association location certificates on record. If no contribution within 90 days of service or publication, coowners’ interests will be forfeited to subscribers per Section 232 Revised Statutes and amendments. First published November 3 1917. Last publication February 2 1918.
Alfred Johnson, co owner, warns Gus Johnson and heirs that from 1913 to 1916 labor costs were spent on Lower 3 4 and 5 and Upper Discovery on Ophir creek Alaska to hold the claims. If Gus Johnson does not contribute 200 dollars per claim within 90 days after service and publication, his interest will be forfeited. Dated Ophir September 4 1917. First publication November 3 1917 Last publication February 2 1918.
Halifax reports wholesale arrests of German residents under military authority. The Picton cargo fire led to a sinking at sea after riflemen prevented another explosion. Mount Blanc survivors were arrested for the Mont Blanc disaster. Deer drives head to Minneapolis and reindeer shipments aim to ease local meat shortages. Charles Lester faces deportation and possible return to Canada as immigration moves proceed.
An official French government tribute received at the State Department honors American engineers and workers trapped near Cambrai. It notes they abandoned picks and shovels for rifles and cartridges, fought with the British, and many died with arms in hand to help repulse the invader.
Guayaquil announces severance of diplomatic relations with Germany. Official statement cited in today’s消息.
Clyde A. Thompson postmaster at Eagle Alaska is jailed on embezzlement charges with $6000 bail after inspectors Charles Riddeford and Arthur Paisley from Spokane filed the complaint. Thompson waived counsel and was bound over to the grand jury. Also noted are Katalla railroad progress and local reindeer meat exports.
Mail will depart Flat City postoffice on Mondays at p.m. Money order and registration departments close at 11 a.m. Carrier Smith notes the service remains until further notice.
Classified ad lists a large range in good condition and a near new reindeer parka. Instructions say to apply G. Wada. Mentions Iditarod and storm baths at all hours. Sny der House, Flat.
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