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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1917
Page
7
Washington December 10 Secretary of War Baker announced that Germany has massed its greatest army of the war on the western front ready for a gigantic assault. He urged the United States to speed up production and mobilization to meet the threat.
Washington reports release of government figures showing on Sept 6 1917 the regular army national guard and reserve corps totaled 78 828 officers and 741 078 enlisted men the navy had 141 867 enlisted 41 473 naval reserves and 14 500 naval militia plus 5 000 guard and 6 500 in the coast hospital corps total armed strength 1 074 146 volunteers with the draft law approved May 18 1917 and no drafted soldiers in training camps prior to that date.
Gro W. Albrecht Cons E. Taylor notify J F Baird Marie Baird and Charles Hoxsie and heirs that 1915 and 1916 expenditures totaling 100 dollars per claim have been made on Rainbow association and Montana association placer claims at the head of Flat Creek Otter precinct Alaska. If within ninety days from service or publication you do not contribute your share your coowners interests will vest in the subscribers under Section 232 Revised Statutes. First publication November 3 1917. Last publication February 2 1918.
Alfred Johnson, co owner, claims you must pay 200 dollars per claim within 90 days of service or your half interest in Lower 3 4 and 5 above upper discovery on Ophir creek will be forfeited. Notice dated Ophir September 4 1917 with publications through February 2 1918.
Halifax reports wholesale arrests of German residents under military orders this morning. The Picton cargo fire threats sparked by war munitions led to a sinking at sea after rapid rifleman action. Imo crew members arrested in Mount Blanc explosion case. Deer shipments and reindeer drives noted for local markets. Charles Lester faces deportation. Nenana suspect to be turned over to Canadian authorities. Reports of Lester’s custody after arrival remain unverified.
An official French government tribute to American engineers and workers near Cambrai notes they swapped picks for rifles and fought with the English, with many dying as they helped repulse the German encirclement.
Guayaquil reports the Equadorian government has severed diplomatic relations with Germany in a official announcement dated December 8. The move comes amid ongoing tensions between the two nations.
Clyde A. Thompson, postmaster at Eagle Alaska, held on $6,000 bail to face a grand jury on embezzlement charges after postal inspectors Charles Ridderford and Arthur Paisley reported a $6,000 shortfall. Thompson waived counsel and did not testify.
Mail will depart Flat City postoffice on Mondays at p.m. Money order and registration departments close at 11 a.m.
Classified notice offering a large range in good condition and a nearly new reindeer parka. Apply G. Wada. Address: Sny der House, Flat. Sale details posted at all hours.
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