Germans Push in Roumania as Bucharest Falls Feared
Berlin reports Roumanians retreating before Von Mackensen with a division of 8000 captured and defenses said to be broken. Heavy fighting noted on the Macedonia front as Bucharest’s fall is celebrated in German publications. Paris says Germans, 40000 strong, attacked Lassegny near east Paris but were repulsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Roumania
Buzue
von Mackensen
Macedonia
Bucharest
Paris
Lassegny
British and French Cabinets Turbulent in War Crisis
London report says Prime Minister Lloyd George suffers influenza and seeks a successful war end while Liberal rifts loom. Britain bans private copper use amid contract focus. Paris reports Briand names a new French cabinet after Brizon’s riotous accusation about Constantinople and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyd George
Liberal Party
Paris
Briand
Brizon
Constantinople
Germany Defends Belgian Deportations and Arabia Sinking
Berlin replies to U S protest cites unemployment and Belgium’s bad conditions to justify deportations. Germany admits sinking the Arabia but claims the submarine commander believed it used as an auxiliary warship. Washington reports brief comments after protest on Belgian laborers and the Arabia incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
United States
Belgium
Washington
Arabia
Germany
Multitude of Troubles Assail Greece and King Constantine
A Paris report says French and Greek forces fight north of Okaturina, sixty miles southwest of Salonika. London dispatches state King Constantine has ordered a general mobilization of troops. Paris reports Crete demands dethronement of the Greek king.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Okaturina
Salonika
London
Copenhagen
Constantine
Greece
Paris
Crete
French Command Shakeup Names Two New Chiefs
Paris reports General Nevelle named commander in chief on the western front while General Sarrail takes command in Macedonia. Both appointments are declared independent of General Joffre by a decree from President Poincare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Nevelle
Sarrail
Macedonia
Joffre
Poincaire
Grand juries to probe cost of living nationwide
Federal grand juries across the United States will be called to investigate the high cost of living following a conference between President Wilson and Attorney General Gregory. The Interstate Commerce Commission reviews data on car shortages as a key factor in rising prices. Washington report notes nationwide judicial action and Seattle adds judge and jury to study food prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Gregory
Interstate Commerce Commission
German peace note spurs chatter of mediation
Germany sends an identical note to the United States Sweden and Switzerland proposing peace Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg informs the reichstag no terms are offered London reports Britain sees the move skeptically a demobilization guarantee is deemed essential in Washington the note may invite President Wilson to act as mediator British reactions condemn the move Paris Briand warns France to expect aggression London Lloyd George to speak next week Petrograd and Tokio show little enthusiasm Amsterdam notes Austrian cabinet resigns St Louis Senator Stone defends Americas right to propose peace in League of Enforce Peace remarks
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Washington
United States
Sweden
Switzerland
von Bethmann Hollweg
Reichstag
London
Great Britain
Wilson
Bonar Law
House of Commons
House
Asquith
Petrograd
Tokio
Japan
Lloyd George
ST. Louis
Stone
Missouri
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
League
Huge bullion shipment leaves with Bob Griffis for coast
In charge of veteran musher Bob Griffis a gold train of four dog teams each over 600 pounds departed Sunday for Seward to send bullion to Seattle. Companions were W C Mitchell Siegfrid Witg and Harry Whittemore. The shipment, covering post navigation outputs, is valued likely above half a million and may be the district’s largest bullion shipment. Griffis has long managed naval bullion runs, with three camps in charge last year and two the year before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Griffis
Seward
Seattle
Mr. Griftis
W. C. Mitchell
Siegfrid Witg
Harry Whittemore
Griffis
Million Dollars Saved On Warship Construction
New York Nov 18 The bet sivet driven into the super-dreadnaught Arizona led to a record in cost and time with the navy turning construction over to its own workmen. Savings total about 1,000,000 as hull and machinery came in under estimates under direct naval supervision. The Arizona and her sister Pennsylvania stand as the most powerful superdreadnoughts under the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arizona
Navy Department
Daniels
Naval
York Yard
Wington
J. E. Bailey
Earl P. Jessop
S. R. H. Doyle
Mail Arrived Wednesday On Kuskokwim Route
The mail arrived about noon on Wednesday last in charge of carrier Henry Martella. He notes that during the recent severe cold the horses on the Kuskokwim runs were laid up and dogs took their places. Despite the cold, there was little delay and carriers may soon catch up with the old schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Martella
Henry
Kuskokwim
Mrs. L. C. Thornton Begins Trade Tour Along Kuskokwim
Iditarod business woman Mrs. L. C. Thornton left last Thursday with a large supply of goods to trade with natives in the Kuskokwim country. Schermeier of the Halfway roals acts as dog musher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Thornton
Iditarod
Kuskokwim
Schermeier
Halfway Roalls
District gold output shows slight drop from last year
Gold shipments from the Iditarod mining district for the 1916 season totaled 2 056 171 09 dollars, with 125 000 from adjacent districts including Imoke Tolstoi and Marshall City. The 1916 total fell 281 000 00 below 1915, due to Otter creek dredge delays and limited operations on several streams, though the Yu Ion Geld Company dredge reported its busiest season since starting. Next season's output is expected to rise with improved facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditarod
Imoke
Tolstoi
Marshall City
Totel
Otter Creek
Otter
Tat Creek
Another Party Arrives From Kus Kokwim Points
A party from the Kuskokwim area arrives amid mild weather and good trails. The group includes E. W. Parks owner of Parks quicksilver mine, Henry Jung, Fred Bishop trader at Sleitmute, and Joe Young from Georgetown. Jung also hails from Sleitmute. Mr. Parks cashed a wood gathering trip before a tunnel project at his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuskokwim
E. W. Parks
Henry Jung
Fred Bishop
Joe Young
Parks
Parks Quicksilver
Kuskokwin
Iditarod
Bishop
Sleitmute
Young
Georgetown
Jung
Eight Hour Law Seen As Start Of Broad Railroad Rule
Senator Simmons of North Carolina says the eight hour law is only the beginning of a sweeping railroad program affecting roads, workers, and the public. He notes the emergency, strike avoidance, and urges future government control under the interstate commerce clause. A Washington dispatch adds Diggs and Caminetti case before the Supreme Court, decision expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Simmons
North Carolina
Finance Committee
Senate
Washington Dispatch
Diggs
Caminetti
San Francisco
United States Supreme Court
Prizes and Donors Named for Pioneers Mask Ball 1917
Prizes and donors listed for Flat and Iditarod Pioneers mask ball New Year’s Eve 1917. Winners include best costume Lady Al Currie, best gentleman Flor heim shoes, most original characters, and group prizes from Northern Commercial Co and Budweiser saloon. Local figures like A J Weis and Frank Stanley feature among sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Hall
Idi
Wil Am Schirmeier
Willian
Sun
New Ear
Flat
Iditarod
Frank Keenan
Farrell
William Ley, Jr
al Currie
Florheim
A. J. Weis
Christy Anthonison
Swift
Sam
Tom McMahon
C. R. Pee
Frank Stanley
Finnegen & Cameron
Mrs. Young
William Ansley
Manuel Galarte
Mrs. L
Thornton
Enquist & McDonald
H. Boas
Dr. Moore
John Bugoy
Jerry Wynne
Pioneers of Alaska Meeting Set for Dec 20
Igloo No. 10 Pioneers of Alaska will hold a regular meeting at A. B. hall Iditarod next Wednesday night December 20. All members are urged to attend as officers for the ensuing year will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igloo No. 10
Pioneers of
Alaska
A. B. Hall
Iditarod
Calendars for 1917 Going Fast at Hotel de Gink
The Iditarod Pioneer reports calendars for 1917 arriving just before navigation closes are selling quickly at the Hotel de Gink. Many exclusive designs remain, so businessmen should visit The Pioneer office to view and act before they miss the opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iditarod Pioneer
Hotel de Gink
Office of
the Pioneer
Wilson's old cabinet asked to remain
Washington Dec 13 Vance McCormick chairman of the Democratic national committee may succeed Baker as secretary of war according to a definite announcement that says the entire Wilson cabinet will be asked to remain with the possible exception of Attorney General Gregory Baker may succeed Gregory as attorney general It is stated that McAdoo Sieh Lansing Daniels and Wilson will remain in the cabinet Secretary Houston and Redfield may retire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Vance McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Baker
Wilson
Gregory
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Sieh
Lansing
Navy
Daniels
Labor
Agriculture
Houston
Commerce
Redfield
Alaska Proposed Home Rule and Fisheries Debate
Secretary of the Interior Lane urges Alaska home rule via a development board to streamline governance and protect fisheries from depletion. The Alaska fisheries bill seems unlikely to pass as session shortness and delays slow action. Prohibition and woman suffrage debate mirrors bitterness in Congress with immigration literacy veto anticipated and a Democratic caucus planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lane
Congress
Alaska
Development Board
Judiciary Committee
House
Senate
Committee On
Shington
Wilson
Villa boasts of Columbus outrage and Wilson's action
The World printed an interview with Villa claiming the Columbus raid was carried out with only three hundred men and denouncing President Wilson's recognition of Carranza. A separate letter from Chihuahua reports store confiscation, killings of Mexicans and Chinese, and one million pesos looted. Villa's bandits have killed three near Parral and looted homes in Chihuahua City. Carranza to review protocol changes proposed by the joint commission and may seek modifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the World
Villa
Columbus
Wilson
Carranza
Chihuahua
Los Angeles
EL Paso
Parral
Chihuahua City
Washington
Joint Commission
Death of Attorney John A Carson in North Salem
John A Carson longtime attorney from 1905 to 1910 for Alaska interests of the Havemeyers and Guggenheims and a figure in the Controller Bay controversy and Ballinger Pinchot quarrel died suddenly in North Salem Ore on December 8 He was a cousin of Sir Edward Carson the Irish Unionist statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Ore
John A. Carson
Alaska
Havemeyers
Guggenheims
Controller Bay
Carson
Edward Carson
Northwestern Tourist Association Plans Seattle Push for Alaska Drive
The Northwestern Tourist Association met at the Arctic Club to formulate a joint Washington Oregon and British Columbia publicity campaign. The plan aims to stimulate Alaska tourism with a multi state effort likely to involve millions in spending and promotional activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Northwestern Tourist Association
Arctic Club
Washington
Oregon
British Columbia
Alaska
Northwest
German Raider Evades British Patrol Off Scotch Coast
A German raider slipped past a British patrol off the Scottish coast and is currently in the Atlantic. Entente vessels have been alerted to the raider’s presence. the vessel’s identity remains unknown. Paris confirms the battleship Suffren is officially reported lost after a German submarine attack.
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Halifax
Atlantic
Paris
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State Department
Seattle Falls
Neterer Tor and Jury
Sion
Colonel House
Chamber of Deputies
France
Amsterdam
Kuskokwim Points
Pioneers’ Meeting
North
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