Charles Nelson Sentenced for Sedition in Alaska Case
Charles Nelson a Swedish-born naturalized American of Yukon Gold Company work at Flat Creek was found guilty by U. S. Commissioner A M Kilgore for uttering seditious language and sentenced to one year in federal jail plus a $1000 fine. He has substantial property near North Yakima WA and was to be sent to Tanana with Deputy Marshal Geraghty and interned alien Paul Minnick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nelson
Yukon Gold Company
Flat Creek
U. S
A. M. Kilgore
Fede
Nelson
North Yakima
Wash
Fairbanks
Marshal Geraghty
Washburn
Tanana
Paul Minnick
Washburn Steamer Returns After Destructive Yukon Breakup
The steamer Washburn arrived at the N. C. dock after a severe Yukon breakup that damaged Dawson Front street and flooded river cabins. Captain Josey notes ice and danger causing delays. passenger list includes Mrs. Donnelley, Mrs. McDowell, Jerry Ford, Earl Ford, and others. Michigan Dope for mosquitoes and gnats advertised by J. W. Farrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Iditarod
N. C
Josey
Yukon
Dawson
Front Street
Shagluk
H. Donnelley
Joe McDowell
Jerry Ford
Earl Ford
J. R. Nixon
S. C. Warutz
C. A. Boerner
L. P. Bergman
Volney Richmond
Roy Nimmo
L. Garfinkle
Alex Benson
Anton Kagoff
Anton Jelie
J. J. Meherin
J. S. Lewis
Henry Gieger
Fresh Ranch Eggs for Sale at G Wadas Reside
Fresh ranch eggs for sale at G Wadas residence offering farm fresh produce. Local seller lists eggs ready for pickup or delivery from the farm.
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G. Wada
Notice to merchants on freight delivery at Dikeman
The American Yukon Navigation Co. warns merchants to promptly settle expense bills and send a written order to specify which launch delivers their freight. Noncompliance will result in goods being held at Dikeman with storage charges at regular rates. C. H. Marshall, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dikeman
American Yukon Navigation Co
C. H. Marshall
Local releases and travelers on the Washburn and nearby posts
Bill Williams recovers from waterfront injuries and goes home. Mrs. Geraghty and daughter Vinita sail for Fairbanks in August. Joe Gallant sails for enlistment with no pay but combat aim. F Foster and Reo id Mrs EF leave for Out via St Michael. Mrs Waechter travels with Mrs Jonas Brewis on the Washburn to Fairbanks. Frank Larson hosts a free Sea Wolf excursion with lunch and a joke on captains. Boe rner becomes NC local manager on the Washburn. Chester Marshall to Dikeman as White Pass Co agent. Maurice Newman to Takoma as NC Co factor. James Pitcher returns from Tolstoi to Moore Creek. Judge Moody ill at Behla hospital. Fred Smith starts sluicing Hard Luck gulch. Dawson & Longtin sluicing Otter Creek. Tom Shallow departs Discovery for Moore Creek on first trip. M T Crosby launches for Holy Cross, Fortuna Ledge and Andreafsky. Mrs C A Crouse visits Iditarod to bid farewell to son George Kay.
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F. Foster
Reoid
Washburn
St. Michael
Waechter
Jonas Brewis
Fairbanks
National Army
Frank Larson
Cook
Pratt
Slater
Jd. Banders
C. A. Boerner
Maurice Newman
Harry Lawrence
N. C. Co
Takoma
James Pitcher
Tolstoi
Judge Moody
Ophir
Behla Hospital
Fred Smith
Dawson & Longtin
Otter Creek
Tom Shallow
Discovery
Moore Creek
M. T. Crosby
Holy Cross
Fortuna Ledge
Andreafsky
C. A. Crouse
Flat City
Iditarod
George C. Kay
Mobilization Order Calls 200,000 More Men
Washington June 6 Gen Crowder orders 200,000 additional recruits under the selective draft, increasing total drafted to 1,595,704 and forming an army over two million strong.
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Washington
Fourth of July Vessel Launch Plans in Pacific Northwest
Seattle reports that thirty steel and wood shipyards in Washington and Oregon plan multiple vessel launches to mark the Fourth of July celebration this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Steel and Wood
Washington
Oregon
Soldiers Depart From Iditarod For War Duty
Our old town showed holiday bustle as relatives waited for the steamer Washburn to carry soldiers away. The 15 man Iditarod unit, diverse in nationality, is led by Major George Woodruff Albrecht. The Red Cross and Pioneer report progress, with funds for France relief and fatherless children aided by Mrs. C. R. Peck and assistants.
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Washburn
Alaska
Iditarod
First
National Army
George Woodruff Albrecht
Albrecht
Richmond Street
Henry Eugene Geiger
Reed
Red Cross
C. R. Peck
France
Pioneer
Woodd Family Leaves for Seattle After Notable Camp Service
The Woodd family Cyril Sr and Mrs with four children Cyril Jr Mary Charles and Edward Rus sell depart from the district last Wednesday night aboard the Washburn to Seattle. Cyril Wood has served as resident factor for the N. C. Co. in the camp since summer 1911 except winter 1915-16. He has been a booster for Red Cross efforts and local affairs, leaving a void in the community.
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Washburn
Cyril P. Wood
Cyril Jr
Mary
Sunshine
Charles
Edward Russell
Mr. Wood
N. C. Co
States
Red Cross
Wood
Registration Begins For Men Reaching Age Of Majority
Seattle June 5 registration starts for young men who have come of age since June 5 last year. Thomas McMahon arrived from Flat last Wednesday to bid farewell to soldiers. Dave Mutchler moved his family to Iditarod for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Thomas McMahon
Dave Mutchler
Ito Iditarod
Death news of Charles W. Fairbanks and flood damage reports
Reports from Indianapolis and Alaska detail Charles W. Fairbanks nearing death and his subsequent death from Bright's disease at age 66. He served as U S senator from 1897 to 1905 and vice president in 1904, with later roles on international boards. Alaska flooding damages include Ophir McGrath and Takoma, a flooded courtroom, wrecked town buildings, and drowned dogs.
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Indianapolis
Charles W. Fairbanks
United States
Ndianapolis
Fairbanks
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Union
Olie
Indiana
Hoosier
United States Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles Evans Hughes
Wilson
America
Alaska
Aviators in Training Killed in South Accident
Three aviators in training at South camps were killed accidentally yesterday in a tragic incident.
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Washington
South
Pershing Reports Casualties and Recovery at Reed Hospital
Gen. Pershing reports 40 casualties with 5 killed or died of wounds and 4 wounded. Harry Meehan left Reed hospital at the start of the week, recovering from burns suffered after falling into a point hole while working at Otter creek.
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Washington
Harry Meehan
Reed Hospital
Otter Creek
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Sam
Applebaum
Michigan
J. W. Farrell
Mrs
Bill Williams
Guy G. Geraghty
Vinita
Joe Gallant
Joe
Chester Marshall
White Pass Co
Win
Lee Touchette
Axel Wilhelm Alstrom
John Elias Edwards
Louis Sanbeck
George Campbell Kay
Antonio Maricosa
Harry Allain
Boris Gado Farnieff
Romeo Gaudreau
Kasgare Mesceff
Jacob Alfred Matheney
Richard Solibakke
Cherman Besloff Abaeff
Suleimar Makala
Nettleton
A. J. Weiss
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Vin
Innoko
Alice
Nettie ‘ Jacobsgaard
Dan Olson
J. Ernest M. Beattie
Pete Monier
Addie
Ren’’) Daniels
Fritz Walters
Innoko River
U.S
James C. Moody
Williams
McGrath
Moody
Smith
Kuskokwim
Mr. Williams
Flat City To Receive Hospital Care. the Little Giant
The
Colossus of Mercy
McGrath, Takotna
H. E. Carter
J. H. McLean
Takotna
W. A. Vinal
Nore
Lincoln Club
Northern Commercial Co
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