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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
5
Berlin reports Teutonic forces near Buzue as Roumanians retreat before Von Mackensen. Eight thousand prisoners captured. resistance weak and defensive line broken. Bucharest fall celebrated in Berlin. German attack near Paris fails to break French line.
London reports Premier Lloyd George complains of influenza and aims for a decisive war end while Liberal tensions rise amid cabinet strife. Paris notes Briand forms a new cabinet after Brizon’s riotous accusation of ceding Constantinople to Russia and a chamber suspension.
Berlin reports that Belgian unemployment and economic strain justify deportations as a necessary policy. The Arabia incident is admitted with the submarine captain claiming the ship was used as an auxiliary war vessel. Washington notes a protest on deportations has been submitted and a brief comment issued.
A reported clash at Okaturina, sixty miles southwest of Salonika, pits French and Greek forces. King Constantine orders a general mobilization of troops, while Crete calls for the dethronement of the Greek king.
Paris Dec 14 General Nevelle named commander in chief on the western front and General Sarrail named commander in chief in Macedonia both appointed independently of General Joffre by decree of President Poincare.
Federal grand juries across the country will be called to investigate the high cost of living following a conference between President Wilson and Attorney General Gregory. The Interstate Commerce Commission studies car shortages as a factor in rising prices. Seattle reports Judge Neterer prepared to name a jury to probe food prices.
Germany sends an identical peace note to the United States Sweden and Switzerland with no terms offered London reports Britain does not take it seriously A demobilization guarantee is seen as necessary in the peace process Washington views the note as a potential opening for President Wilson to mediate The president meets withColonel House and the Berlin cablegram awaits official reception in Washington Paris Briand warns of possible French danger London condemns the move Lloyd George to speak on the German chancellor's statement Amsterdam Austrian cabinet reportedly resigns over peace talk Senator Stone defends Americas right to propose peace before the League to Enforce Peace in St Louis
Under veteran musher Bob Griffis a gold train of four dog teams, each pulling over 600 pounds, left Sunday for Seward to ship bullion to Seattle. Companions W C Mitchell Siegfrid Witg and Harry Whittemore accompanied the party. The shipment, likely over half a million dollars, comes from district mines and dredges and reflects the high cost of rapid bullion transport versus vault storage. Griffis has overseen multiple bullion runs in recent years, with several camps in operation during the season.
New York Nov 18 The bet sivet was driven into the super-dreadnaught Arizona as New York shipbuilders set a cost record and completed the vessel on schedule. Savings total about 1,000,000 with hull work under J E Bailey and machinery under Earl P Jessop and S R H Doyle. Parsons gear may subtract 185,000. Arizona and Pennsylvania stand as the most powerful superdreadnoughts under the flag.
Mail arrived around noon on Wednesday with carrier Henry Martella in charge. During the severe cold, horses on the Kuskokwim runs were laid up and dogs took their places. Despite the cold, little delay occurred, and carriers likely to catch up with the old schedule soon.
Mrs. L. C. Thornton, noted Iditarod businesswoman, departed last Thursday on an extended tour of the Kuskokwim region. She carries a large supply of goods to trade with natives, with Schermeier of the Halfway roalls serving as dog musher.
Gold shipments for the 1916 mining season totaled 2 056 171 09 dollars with 125 000 from adjacent districts including the Imoke Tolstoi and Marshall City. The 1916 total fell by about 281 000 from 1915 as Otter creek dredge constraints and limited operations reduced intake, though the Yu Ion Geld Company dredge reported strong output and the head of Plat erect and Willow fields added substantially. For 1917, prospectors expect higher production with expanded facilities likely boosting district totals above 1916.
A fresh traveler influx due to mild weather fills trails to Iditarod. Among yesterday’s arrivals are E. W. Parks, Henry Jung, Fred Bishop and Joe Young. Parks owns the Parks quicksilver mine on the Kus Kokwim and visited Iditarod between wood gathering and tunnel work. Bishop runs the Sleitemute trading post, while Young hails from Georgetown and Jung from Sleitmute.
Senator Simmons of North Carolina on the finance committee said the new eight hour law is only the beginning of broader railroad legislation affecting roads, workers, and the public. He noted the emergency, averted strike, and argued for extended government control under the interstate commerce clause to secure peace and justice. A Washington dispatch adds Diggs and Caminetti cases under U.S. Supreme Court review with a decision expected soon.
List of prizes and donors for the Pioneers Mask Ball New Year's Night 1917 in Flat and Iditarod. Awards include Best-costumed Lady and Gentleman, Most Original and Unique costumes, best group, and various novelties with donors such as Florheim Shoes, Sam's Applebaum, Budweiser, Manuel Gallarte, and local merchants. Awarded items range from etched glass to food, clocks, pipes, and alcohol prizes.
A regular Igloo No. 10 Pioneers of Alaska meeting will be held at A B hall Iditarod next Wednesday night December 20. All members are urged to attend as election of officers for the ensuing year will be held.
Calendars for 1917 are selling quickly at the Hotel de Gink through The Iditarod Pioneer office. Several exclusive designs remain but may sell out soon. Businessmen are urged to visit and view the remaining selections before they miss the chance.
Washington December 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 a 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 Houston and Redfield may retire
Secretary of the Interior Lane urges Alaska protection for fisheries and reiterates a development board plan to consolidate control of Alaska affairs, proposing greater self rule for the territory amid a busy congressional session. The fisheries bill faces delay and likely failure, while debates over prohibition and woman suffrage continue with bitter exchanges in the House. President Wilson vows to veto the immigration literacy test bill, and a Democratic caucus seeks a legislative program for the session.
New York dispatch reports Villa boasting of the Columbus raid with about three hundred men and denouncing President Wilson for recognizing Carranza. A Los Angeles letter recounts bandits confiscating a Chihuahua store and slaughtering scores of Mexicans and Chinese, with Villa securing one million pesos. El Paso notes three murders near Parral and looted homes in Chihuahua City. Washington says Carranza will consider changes to the protocol drawn by the joint commission on the Mexican question.
John A. Carson, longtime attorney for Alaska interests of the Havemeyers and Guggenheims from 1905 to 1910, died suddenly in Salem Oregon. He played a prominent role in the Controller Bay controversy and the Ballinger Pinchot quarrel and was a cousin of Sir Edward Carson.
The Northwestern Tourist Association met at the Arctic Club in Seattle to plan a regional publicity push across Washington, Oregon and British Columbia. The joint effort aims to boost Alaska tourism with a publicity campaign on a scale expected to bring in millions for the Northwest.
A German raider fled a British patrol off the Scotch coast and is now roaming the Atlantic. Entente ships have been alerted. the vessel’s identity remains unknown. Paris reports the battleship Suffren sunk in a German undersea attack.
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