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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
7
A historical notice outlines a presidential proclamation directing alien enemies to maintain peace and obey regulations during wartime. It prescribes penalties for noncompliance, including possible restraint and removal from the United States, and lists prohibitions on firearms, signaling devices, and related war materials.
Notice announces a special term of the District Court Territory of Alaska Fourth Division beginning May 7 1917 at Tenited States eonet Howse. It directs all business before the court during this term and is signed by J E Clark Clerk with Deputy G Geraghty. The text also contains regulations concerning alien enemies and restrictions under presidential orders as extended within United States jurisdiction.
Northern Commercial Co offers one team of horses with sleds and harness. Listing appears in The Pioneer office printing section and urges potential buyers to inquire locally.
The New York Independent recounts the April 9 attack where Canadian troops rose from their yearlong trenches at Vimy Ridge and charged the hilltop defenses. It notes superior British artillery, tanks, air reconnaissance, and disciplined advance enabling rapid German surrender, capture of 15,000 prisoners, 200 guns, and the British reach of Lens with German forces pulling back to the Hindenberg and Siegfried lines.
Associated Press dispatch from Peking dated April 26 discusses Sun Yat-sen's campaign to stop parliament from severing Germany ties, his criticism for urging British officials to restrain entente pressure, and his warnings that China's entry into wartime alliances could trigger anti foreign, Boxer, and Muslim uprisings, threatening national stability.
A London report describes a German U-boat off the Irish coast firing on a British trawler. Chased by a patrol boat the sub slowed and six crewmen appeared on deck with hands raised. Officers had been killed by their own men, who sought to surrender.
C Edward Cone famed as the Bard of the Kuskokwim is cited recounting 1907 miner unrest at Susitna and Kinney roadhouse. The tale centers on a missing poke of gold, a forced confession, a hanging scare, Kinney’s trial and acquittal, and two subsequent killings of miners in Susitna and Knik with Rampart Nell as a key figure.
Judge Landis spoke to 5,000 in Galesburg defending conscription and condemning war deserters and pacifists. He warned that victory requires sacrifice, criticized military shirkers and marriage to evade service, and urged readiness to spend if needed to defend national honor amid World War I.
Report from Valdez Miner traced February 16 shooting at Bethel on the Kusko Kwim river. Axel Loving killed by Charles E. Jacobson after a dispute over hootch. Boyd and Ode also involved. Accounts describe a cabin confrontation, weapon fire, and subsequent detentions as Bethel and Nushagak authorities pursued grand jury action.
An independent water system provides filtered cold water delivered to all city areas. Orders may be left at Flat City Hotel with Mrs Gun. Express delivery covers all points including garbage line services. Dane Harinett, Flat Job Printing at The Pioneer office.
Misa Marielle de Journel of Burlingame and James Todd Cowles of Seattle wed on May 3 in San Francisco ending a thirteen year wait for the groom who revived a suit begun in 1904. He is a Seattle and Fairbanks mining man and she formerly lived in Fairbanks where both are well known.
The undersigned claims a yearly expenditure of one hundred dollars on the Gol Ban Association Claim at the left limit of Gtter errek within the New Maot Association district in the Territory of Maska during 1915 and 1916. If payment is not made within ninety days after the last publication, the interest will transfer to the claimant under Section Revised Statutes. First publication April 1917. Last publication July 7, 1917.
The undersigned gives notice that they have spent labor and improvements totaling $100,005 on a timber claim in the Last Chance area near Dodler Creek in the Innook district Alaska. If the claimant fails to contribute within 90 days after first publication, the property becomes the co-owner’s. First publication April 28, 1945. Second publication follows.
Publication notice to W F Taylor PX Golombe and heirs asserting nonpayment of assessment costs for placer mining claims on Gane Creek tributary of Innoko river in the Thnoko mining district Alaska. Co-owner G B Olsen warns after ninety days from last publication, interests may vest in the claimant. Last publication dates May 5, 1907 and August 4, 1947.
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