Entente Replies to Wilson Peace Note Stir Debate
A roundup of wartime diplomacy from Washington Paris Berlin and London tracks allied rejection of Wilsons peace note the demand for reparations and guarantees for small nations and the push to blame Germany. Remarks from Lodge Bernstorff criticism and a congressional probe of the note leakage frame the week.
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Washington
Jan
Wilson
Europe
Germany
Lodge
Bernstorff
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senate
Thomas W. Lawson
Congressional
French Editor Warns of German Alpine Drive
Paris editor Fred B. Litney warns France faces a German push through the Alps as Von Hindenburg amasses forces. He appeals to Britain for aid as Russians evacuate Dobrudja and Germans advance in Moldavia and Transylvania. The British transport Jgenia is torpedoed with 150 lives lost. Belgian deportees complain of harsh treatment.
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Paris
Fred B. Litney
France
Alps
von Hindenburg
Germany
Great Britain
Dobrudja
Petrograd
Machin
Danube
Braila
Berlin
Jimilai
Sereth
Moldavia
Transylvania
Roumania
London
Jgenia
Mediterranean
Hague
MURDER MYSTERY SOLVED BY DEATH OF SUSPECT
Bernard Wesley Lewis son of a Pittsburgh coal man killed himself in Atlantic City to avoid arrest for the murder of Maizie Colbert an artist’s model. Police believe his death ends the Philadelphia apartment murder case from last Saturday night.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Bernard Wesley Lewis
Pittsburgh
Maizie Colbert
Philadelphia
Children killed in schoolhouse wreck near Muskogee
A tornado struck a schoolhouse near Muskogee Oklahoma yesterday killing eleven children and injuring twelve others. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as surrounding residents organized aid and began care for the injured students and staff. Local authorities urged caution and orderly evacuation of nearby homes as responders worked through the aftermath.
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Muskogee
Okla
Irregularities Seen Could Ground Alaska Returns Challenge
Close February contest for delegate to Congress faces potential legal challenge as irregularities are alleged. Native participation, precinct board composition, and overall tally disputes spark questions about authenticity of results and possible contest grounds.
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Congress
Proneer
Sulzer
Wickersham
Amd
Alaska
Lsst
Russia
Nome
Unslakleet
Anges
Mr. Sulzer
Tough Times on the Trail Reported by Mail Carrier
George Adams arrived yesterday afternoon from the Halfwey roadhouse with the mail carried by Henry Martella on Thursday evening. The severe cold delayed the mail and frostbitten dogs showed the weather’s impact. A letter from Postmaster Ansley quotes T W Boyd noting carriers between Seward and Anderson roadhouse will bill out of Fiat and Iditarod on Wednesday instead of Monday to aid patrons.
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George Adams
Halfwey
Henry Martella
Seward
Anderson Roadhouse
Fiat
Iditarod
Walter Stoker to be tried for Thanksgiving murder
Walter Stoker, arrested for the murder of John Hendricks on the 4 Northern railroad, awaits district court after a preliminary hearing. Defense reportedly plans an insanity plea. Stoker showed a dazed mood in Seward jail, brightening upon learning he would be moved to Valdez.
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Walter Stoker
John Hendricks
Northern
Valdez
Evans
Saya
Seward Gateway
Stoker
Seward
Territorial Division Debated at Alaska Bureau Dinner
At the Alaska bureau annual dinner in Seattle prominent figures argued division of Alaska Territory. Scott Bone praised, Judge Gunnison urged division citing coastal and interior differences, James P. Daly opposed, Falcon Joslin condemned Washington mismanagement of coal and oil interests.
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Alaska
Seattle Chamber of Commerce
Northern Territory
Scott Bone
The
Post-Intelligencer
Bureau
Gunnison
Juneau
James P. Daly
Nome
Falcon Joslin
Washington
Commissioner Moran Named U S Commissioner at Wade Hampton
The Nome paper reports Martin Moran, former territorial legislature candidate, appointed United States commissioner of Wade Hampton precinct with headquarters at Fortuna Ledge. He succeeds Ray Fuller who filled the post after Commissioner Waskey’s resignation.
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Nome
Martin Moran
United States
Wade Hampton
Fortuna Ledge
Ray Fuller
Waskey
Seattle telegraphic items from Washington state last week
Supposed hold up man G Emmet Whitfield was shot and killed today in front of police headquarters. David Paul, Seattle newspaper man, died suddenly in Chicago. William Hess Finck, Seattle jeweler and trout and salmon authority, died by his own hand Wednesday. Uherich was given as the cause. Lucille Baumgart, 4, burned to death as four Alki avenue houses burned Wednesday night. W Hi Pictow, transfer man tied to liquor law violations, surrendered to Seattle federal authorities. The first Seattle built submarine for the U S government launched December 30. two more under construction. The steamship Northwestern collided with a schooner off Eureka Del December 30. no serious damage. Captain W W Kelly, noted on water front and in the North, died at his Port Blakely ranch December 20. Seattle Commercial Club and New Chamber of Commerce favor merger. consolidation ends long feud. Otto Powell and wife missing under Mount Rainier snow. Libby McNeil Libby awarded cannery tender contract for Alaska waters.
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Seattle
G.emmet Whitfield
David Paul
Chicago
William Hess Finck
Uherich
Lucille Baumgart
Alki Avenue
W. Hi. Pictow
Bilingseys
United States
Seattle Dry Dock & Construction Company
Northwestern
Eureka
Del
W. W. Kelly
Port Blakely
Seattle Commercial Club
New Chamber of Commerce
Otto Powell
Mount Raini
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Alaska
Pat
Wife of prominent doctor horsewhips her traducer
Walla Walla January 3. Mrs Turner, wife of a prominent local doctor, delivered a horsewhipping to a woman who had traduced her husband. The incident occurred after a quarrel with Allen Turner, who was accused of slandering the doctor and his family.
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Walla Walla, Wach
Allen Turner
Turner
Mystic adviser of czar was probably murdered
Reports from Petrograd say that Russians believe the death of monk Gregory Rasputin, a close adviser to the czar, resulted from a murder plot. The dispatch notes the suspicion growing in Russian circles.
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Czar
London
Petrograd
Gregory Rasputin
Peculiar decision upheld libel conviction in Olympia
In Olympia Washington the supreme court upheld the conviction of Paul Hotler a Socialist for libel in defaming the memory of George Welington.
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Olympia, Wash
Pec
The
Supreme Entitless
Paul Hotler
George Welington
No Hit Pioneer Walters Dies In City
Old time baseball figure J. Dan Walters a feeball pitcher from forty years ago who is credited with pitching the first no hit game died here today.
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Dan
A. Walters
British Casualties Rise in Somme Campaign Report
London reports total British casualties in the Somme campaign at 520,017 with a decline shown in December. The brief item notes 7 cases.
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London
Buffalo Bill’s Illness Reported Worsening
Buffalo Bill in Fort, Colorado, is described as worse after four weeks of illness. Willam F. is mentioned as being ill and in deteriorating condition, with the report noting his worsening health.
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Buffalo Bill
Colo
Willam F
California Socialist Vote Reported in Sacramento
Semi official figures from the secretary of state show California socialist presidential electors polling 42,615 votes and Prohibition electors 36,693 in the recent election. In 1912 Eugene V. Debs had 79,201 votes and Chatin the Prohibition candidate 23,360.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
Prohibition
Eugene V. Debs
Chatin
Disappearance of Moran Reported by Aniak Miners
Aniak miners report Frank Moran a well known local miner likely drowned in the Aniak river last fall. Moran left Akisk on the Kusko Kwim Sept 1 in a poling boat with grub, aiming for Marvel creek. Fisher and Buhro searched cabins in vain and plan another search after river conditions hindered earlier efforts.
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Frank Moran
Alaska
Aniak
Kuskokwim
Moran
W. Y. Fisher
Harry Buhro
Marvel Creek
Iditarod
Akisk
Mervel Creek
Mr. Fisher
Stubbs
Anisk
Oscar Boulet
Roscoe Marker
Mesers
Fisher
Bubro
Former Senator Freeding Believed Dead Near Nome
Conrad Freeding, once a Nome businessman and mayor, and a member of Alaska’s First territorial senate, is believed to have perished from cold in the Seward Peninsula wilderness near Nome. He disappeared the day before Thanksgiving after guiding his wife to springs twelve miles away. searches found no trace, making recovery unlikely.
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Conrad Freeding
Alaska
Senate
Seward Peninsula
Nome
Seward
Freeding
Taylor Creek
Territorial Senate
Seattle
Barker Hotel
Pike Street
Kangarok
Former Iditarod Surveyor Committed to Morningside
Estmiere, a surveyor and longtime resident of the Iditarod district, left for the coast last summer and has been judged insane by a jury in Judge David's Anchorage court. He is placed in the care of Frank Hoffman pending transfer to the Morningside sanitarium in Portland Oregon. He had mining work on Flat Creek, faced reverses, and showed harmless delusions. His wife left two years ago for Juneau.
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Heres Estmiere
Iditarod
David
Anchorage
Frank Hoffman
Morningside
Portland
Ore
Extmere
Flat Creek
Wre
Juneau
Lloyd George Gains Labor Support In Britain
London reports show Lloyd George winning labor backing as prime minister and members expect inclusion of British representatives in the peace conference. Labor leaders press for mine and shipping control, land distribution, higher food production, wealth taxation, and government reuse of net profits. The shift signals a social upheaval in Britain.
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London
Dee
Lloyd George
Mask Ball Postponed Due to Severe Weather
The committee in charge of the Pioneers ball postponed the New Year event because of extreme cold. With temperatures reported at 52 degrees below zero, attendees could not face the conditions, and no new date is set until weather moderates. three days notice will precede the rescheduled affair, and original plans will be followed.
Moose Lodge to Entertain District Ladies
The Moose lodge entertainment committee plans a social at Moose hall in Flat on January 20 to honor district ladies and appreciate their work on Christmas events. A fine program is in preparation and a good time is promised. The event is free to all ladies and their escorts.
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Moose Lodge
Moose Hall
Flat
Patriots Heirs Seek Large Sum From Congress
Heirs of Hyam Solomon of Philadelphia, a Jewish patriot who aided the American Revolution with 660000, plan to petition Congress to recover the money. The 140 year old case recalls that Congress later ordered refund to Solomon II, but the son died the day after receiving papers on a Jewish Sabbath and declining to sign until Monday.
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Hyam Solomon
Philadelphia
George Washington
Congress
Baltimore
Solomon
Hyam II
On the Way Home Mr and Mrs Percy G Charles Arrive
Mr and Mrs Percy G Charles arrive aboard the Mariposa en route to Iditarod. The couple are noted as heading toward Seward Gateway and Dee 9 as the guiding date.
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Percy G. Charles
Mariposa
Iditarod
Charles Ie Or
Marehil
Incendiary Fire Devastates Valdez Business District
A blaze struck Valdez at 4 am destroying the Golden North hotel Arcade cafe Blum Co Empress theater Pinzon bar and cigar Louise cafe Max Schmidt store post office Arizona hotel Alameda house Ellis block three residences and Haines Sheet Metal Works. Loss around 300000 with partial insurance. One suspect held by federal authorities awaiting further action.
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Valdez
Golden North Hotel
Arcade Cafe
Big Merantile
Blum & Co
Empress Theater
Pinzon Bar
Louise Cafe
Max Schmidt
Post Office
Arizona Hotel
Alameda House
Ellis Block
Haines
Villa Forces Routed as Carranza Demands Pershing Withdrawal
A Carranza bulletin says Villa has been driven south by General Murgia and that de facto government troops now occupy Juarez. Torreon Laredo and Gomez Palicio are reported under Carranza control as of early January. A separate dispatch notes Carranza will not sign the protocol unless Pershing’s force leaves Mexico. A recent report claims Carranza sent a million dollars to Japan for guns with one shipment received.
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Chihuahua
Carranza
Villa
Murgia
Juarez
Torreon
Laredo
Gomez Palicio
Washington
Joint
Pershing
Mexico
EL Paso
Japan
Adamson Pushes Broad Strike Remedy Legislation
President Wilson urges railroad reform and Congress to act. Representative Adamson backs a bill requiring sixty days notice before a strike and authorizing the President to place railroads under military control to avert disruption. Railroads and unions clash in hearings as four hundred thousand members weigh the next move. Developments could speed action on Wilson’s program.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Adamson
Brotherhoods
New Bill Aims Tight Rules on Election Spending
Washington Jan 2 The new bill before Congress caps campaign donations at one half cent per party member and bars betting. It would force newspapers to carry all nominations advertising or surrender mailing rights. Reports due ten days before the election. Senate hearings persist on rail legislation and tariff extension discussions.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Spain protests German submarine warfare off its coast
Madrid notes Berlin vigorously protesting submarine operations off the Spanish coast and refusing to recognize submarine warfare as lawful. The Bay of Biscay activity sparked the action, marking Spain’s second note amid rising indignation over Spanish ship losses. Japan will defensively arm merchant ships to guard against submarine divers in the Pacific.
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Madrid
Berlin
Bay of Biscay
Spain
Japan
Washington
United States
Pacific
Enormous rise in food prices reported
Washington January 4 the department of labor reports food prices have surged by 20 to 120 percent over the past year.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Knife brandished as clubs clash in Portland hall
E L McClure disrupted an Efficiency Club meeting in Portland by wielding a knife. The Maturity Manhood Club sought to use the same hall, triggering a standoff between the groups.
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Portland
Ore
E. L. McClure
Efficiency Club
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