Bolsheviks Face Invasion Turmoil Across Russia and Allies
An amalgam of dispatches reports Bolsheviks facing counter revolts in southeastern Russia led by Kaladines and Korniloff, with claims of sieges around Orenburg and Cheliabinck. Other notes describe armistice delays from Petrograd and declarations of independence in Vladivostok Amur and Siberia.
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London
Bolsheviki
Petrograd
Moon Sound
Russia
Kaladines
Dutoff
Korniloff
Siberia
Eketaf
Inoslav
Karkov
Moscow
Orenburg
Cheliabinck
Orenberg
Caucasus
Tchecherney
Ingusher
Bleigorod
Novo Therkask
Reed Seeks Draft To Meet Imagined German Invasion
Senator Reed of Missouri warned of a Teutonic invasion and urged drafting men 18 to 21 for military training. McAdoo called Germany the greatest peril, while the House moved to consider a nationwide prohibition amendment.Reports from Italy and Rome describe ongoing Piave battles and Allied positions as World War I roils Europe.
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Washington
Reed
Missouri
Senate
United States
Russia
Roumania
Peasants council repudiates armistice in Russia turmoil
The peasants council executive committee repudiates the German armistice and calls the people to oppose Bolshevik rule and a separate peace. Moscow is described as grave with Bolsheviks placing machine guns in streets as uprisings loom. Danish reports note widespread misery among Russians.
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Ister
Petrograd
Peasants’ Council
Germany
London
Moscow
Danish
Copenhagen
Italian Premier Orlando Strengthens Piave Resolve
Italian Premier Orlando voiced unshaken faith in Italian ability to hold Austro German forces in check during their Piave river offensive. The report notes continued fighting on the mountain front after three days of engagement as of Friday.
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Rome
Piave River
Orlando
Verdun Front Battles Rage Through Night Across Verdun Front
Paris reports sustained artillery duels along the Verdun front with heavy fighting continuing. In Cambrai area, Germany concentrates troops as 27 German divisions identified, signaling about 450000 troops plus garrison entrenching. General Petain notes violent artillery action across the French front. Haig says Byng drive east of Bullecourt was repulsed except for a brief trench segment.
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Paris
Verdun
War Office
Cambrai
Petain
London
Byng
Bullecourt
Haig
Jerusalem Surrenders to Allenby Force in London Report
British forces under General Allenby have captured Jerusalem, officials in London report dated December 10. The surrender marks a major victory in the Middle East theater with British control established over the city.
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London
Jerusalem
Allenby
MUNITI ON MAKERS MUST WORK FASTER
Washington reports an investigation shows American rifle plants produce only half as many rifles as before U.S. entered the war. General Crozier is reappointed chief ordnance officer. Ordnance commission asks why troops lack clothing and proper equipment in the ninth month of the war.
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Washington
William Crozier
United States
Crozier
Ordnance Commission
McDowell Reports New Strike Camp in Good News Bay
Joe McDowell arrives from the lower Kuskokwim with news of a new camp on the Kugh arock river area in Good News Bay. Discovery pay lies on three claims with values around $1.80 per foot and depths from six inches to three feet, and a crosscut of 140 feet on No. 1-a. Three shovelers worked a month to clear $813,400. McDowell grimly notes his leg injury en route to Marshall. He learns Butch Smith sick with scurvy indigestion at Akiak and hears of Lyman Russell’s death on Oct. 12 while cooking for Smith & Co.
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Joe McDowell
Kuskokwim
Good News Bay Country
Kugharock River
Wattemuse
Butch Smith
Swan Emerson
Frank Lott
Charley Torensen
Jack Wilkins
McDowell
Marshall
Bethel
Holy Cross
Holy Cross Mission
Sudden Death Reported Amid New Strike Developments
Russell fell ill and died from heart trouble during a strike amid new mining digs. Report lists workers who left Marshall for the diggings and notes town residents and arrivals, including Dr Lamb’s marriage, McKeagh as industrial teacher, and shortages of meat and dog feed at the camp.
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Russell
Marshall
Alec Hetberg
John Shecoski
Curley Smith
Joe Jean
John Henderson
John Anderson
Frank Waskey
Siferneck
Gunderson
Joe
Dr. Lamb
Libby
Bethel
Nimble Ned on Field of Battle
Ned M. Stanton, former Iditarod mayor, reports he is training at Gettysburg in a nod to a 54 year old battlefield clash. The week saw 21 ships sunk by German submarines and Leo Wile of Fairbanks died in Seattle after seeking medical care. Paul Flynn arrives in camp from Ruby as 15 million Red Cross drive promotes a dollar membership.
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Iditarod
Ned M. Stanton
Gettysburg
Leo Wile
Fairbanks
Seattle
Maj
Albert Wile
Red Cross
Paul Flynn
Alaska
Ruby
Ex czar escapes confinement in Siberia report confirms
Washington dispatch says the American consul at Tiflis wired the State Department confirming Romanoff the former Russian czar has escaped from confinement in Siberia.
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Washington
Tiflis
State Department
Romanoff
Siberia
Smuggler Roy Sischo Arrested for Opium Crossing
Seattle report states Roy Sischo a former government agent has been arrested charged with smuggling eight thousand dollars worth of opium across the Canadian border.
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Seattle
Roy Sischo
Alaska's First Governor James Sheakley Dies
James Sheakley, Alaska's first American governor, died in Oil City Pennsylvania today after years in public service. He served as Alaska's territorial governor during the early days of the oil era and was a prominent figure in the region's political development. His death ends a notable career in public life and governance.
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Oil City
James Sheakley
Alaska
Pigeon Carries German Note Captured in Halifax
Halifax reports the capture of a carrier pigeon bearing a German written note. The bird, believed wounded in last Thursday’s explosion, entered a window near the burned area carrying a New York tag.
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Halifax
N. S
New York
Wilson outlines limited confinement for Austro-Hungarian subjects
President Wilson states that only Austro-Hungarian subjects who aid enemies of the United States will face confinement. The decision narrows warnings and targets specific actions, signaling careful wartime policy amid domestic tensions.
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Washington
Austro Hungary
United States
Wilson
Brandies May Get A New Job As Railroad Dictator
Justice Louis D. Brandies of the Supreme Court is the chosen candidate for railroad dictator if the President opts for federal control of U S railroads.
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Washington
Louis D. Brandies
Supreme Court of the United States
Woman makes flying record from San Diego to San Francisco
Miss Kath erine Stinson of Texas flew six hundred miles non stop from San Diego to San Francisco in nine hours and ten minutes setting a world non stop flight record. The Pioneers held a postponed meeting at Flat nominating igloo candidates for the coming year and planned next week’s officers election.
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San Francisco
Katherine Stinson
Texas
San Diego
Pioneers
Otter Creek resident treated for rheumatics at Behla hospital
Mrs. M. J. McKenzie of Otter Creek was a patient at Behla hospital over the past week receiving rheumatic treatment. She visited Iditarod friends a few hours last Wednesday.
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M. J. McKenzie
Otter Creek
Behla Hospital
Iditarod Friends
Panama Declares War on Austro Hungary
Panama Secretary of State Dr Morales presented a resolution in the national assembly declaring the republic of Panama at war with Austro Hungary. The move signals Panama's active entry into global conflict during the December session in Panama City.
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Panama City
Dr. Morales
National Assembly
Republic of Panama
Austro-Hungary
War freight has right of way across railroads
New York dispatch reports all railroads ordered to move no freight east for export except for government war purposes. The order prioritizes military materials and supplies, directing carriers to prioritize essential defense needs over commercial traffic.
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New York
Judge Lindsay Accepts New Role Overseer of War Orphans
Denver diplomat Judge Ben Lindsay travels to Washington to discuss President Wilson's plan to place Belgian and French war orphans under his supervision. The move aims to coordinate relief and care for displaced children during the war.
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Denver
Colo
Ben Lindsay
Washington
Wilson
Belgium
France
Sultan of Turkey Reported Dangerously Ill
A Geneva dispatch from Constantinople via Vienna says the sultan of Turkey is dangerously ill.
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Geneva
Constantinople
Vienna
Turkey
Churchill Warns Situation Is More Serious Now
London reports Churchill the minister of munitions stated in an address that the situation is more serious now than three months ago. He accused peace advocates of seeking terms with the victorious Huns. Also noted is Balfour's disclosure that Germany sent a note in September proposing peace talks with Britain.
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London
Winston Churchill
Medford
Balfour
House of Commons
Great Britain
Germany
Britain
Paul Fisher at Rest in Camp Community
Our camp mourns the death of Paul Fisher a bright cheerful native boy who was ill for days before being moved to Flat City for care He attended public school and hoped to attend a U S college He delivered daily telegraphic bulletins to townsfolk and was fondly known for his singing and piping.
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Paul Fisher
Flat City
Paul
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