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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
6
A pro war era editorial argues the United States must act against violations of international law in the European war. It urges neutral powers to safeguard humanity, warn of consequences of inaction, and support decisive measures to deter barbarous warfare and protect American lives and vessels.
An author argues against foreign theories of government intruding into American life warning that loyalties to constitutional ideals must prevail. The piece cites German professor views and urges readers to resist pro German propaganda in the United States, citing a New York World article as guidance for patriotic action.
A column denounces German American leaders like Bartholdt for agitating a pan German party in the United States. It argues Americans will not tolerate alien meddling, warns of reprisals, and calls for immediate reconciliation with American identity to safeguard national security during wartime. It cites sympathy for German actions and criticizes United Kingdom and German wartime tactics while urging restraint.
A Seattle dispatch claims a rich Chisana strike by A McGuire yielded $18 per pan with $50 in dust and a $2 nugget. The prospector sold the claim for $100,000 and took a small cash payment, prompting incredulous musings on self denial and lavish wealth in Alaska.
William D Hay told the industrial relations commission that the I W W seeks to overthrow government by any means and establish an era of individual rule. He said the group affiliates with no party and aims to destroy both existing political systems and trades unions. He described the I W W as an out and out anarchist organization.
Valdez reports territorial senator and mining man B F Millard may run on the Republican ticket as Alaska delegate to Congress next year. Friends say he shared ambitions. Millard declined comment for publication. He notes Republicans should win, and Delegate Wickersham’s non affiliation reduces chances. No pressure seen for Millard to sacrifice himself.
The article notes that treaties with Prussia from 1785 1799 and 1828 remain in force protecting neutral inter course and commerce during war. It asserts Germany has treated these treaties as scraps of paper and cites former President Theodore Roo.
The territorial workmen's Compensation Act passed with placers excluded from its operation. Benefits up to 6000 dollars for death injuries and disability apply to quartz but not placers. Representatives debated widows orphans and dependents' claims, with nine votes for and five against reinstating placers.
R H Thomson, longtime Seattle city engineer, secured a $15,000 libel verdict against the Seattle Times in Judge Mitchell Gillian's King County Superior Court department. Thomson, now a consulting engineer for various municipalities, says the suit aims to vindicate his record rather than seek remuneration. The Times contends it protected its report and notes the jury verdict favors Thomson after a lengthy case.
Prince Rupert on British Columbia’s coast is set to surpass Vancouver and Seattle as a fishing shipping point after a new Dominion order in council. The move aims to centralize the industry to Rupert, boosting purchases and supplies while guiding most North Pacific halibut trade through the port, with Seattle and Vancouver losing some ground. Washington Special reports in the Christian Science Monitor style.
Frank Manley a renowned mining man from the North returned by the Prairie Bell with his wife. They brought a mining outfit including a willow creek property and livestock such as a cow chickens and several score birds. The couple was greeted by many friends upon arrival and unloading of the camp equipment.
Summary of acts passed by the territorial legislature including workmen's compensation, a ballot law, corrupt practices act, bounty on wolves, uniform school law, liquor selling adjustments, eight hour day for placers, mine inspection, banking bills, and revisions to municipal and tax laws. Notes on taxation changes, school superintendent election, and attorney general election with associated salaries and fiscal provisions.
A critical summary of Theodore Roosevelt as a politician, arguing he is not a reformer but a disintegrator. The piece contends public weariness with reformers shapes his stance, noting his view in Oregon letters and the GOP’s handling of the Progressive movement as reported by the New York Herald.
The Frankfurter Zeitung comments on German attitudes toward England and international exchange. It condemns hostile American style propaganda and urges maintaining cultural ties and future peace with other nations. The piece notes eight months of war with no clear end, calling for unity, cooler passions, and shared rebuilding after victory. It ends with a brief plug for working clothing from Boas Flat.
Tokio May 1 The big J J Hill liner Minnesota was floated this morning by the Japanese salvage company contracted to remove the ship from rocks off Twojima entry to the Inland Sea Of The Minnesota The ship was grounded April 11 A contract by Great Northern Steamship Co with underwriters set a $100 000 bonus if floated within fifteen days The Minnesota 630 feet long with 26000 ton capacity is a major freight and passenger vessel operating between Seattle and the Orient
The British minister lodged a protest with the Brazilian government over frequent pro German demonstrations in Rio de Janeiro after the Lusitania disaster. Thousands of German and pro German sympathizers, including prominent officials and businessmen, paraded the streets cheering German sinking of the ship.
Nome Nugget reports the ship Corwin forced to Unalaska after an accident in which engineer Jackling lost a leg while near Unalaska. Rough seas near Unalaska and Unimak Pass preceded the incident. Captain Healy rushed to Unalaska, Jackling hospitalized, and passengers organized a $200 benefit for the injured man.
An account from Stroller White's Whitehorse Star notes music by Greenlee and Peyser at a city social, with the Ragtime Kid George Greenlee later said to work on the river packet Sarah as musician and waiter. The Cleveland Plain Dealer adds a gag about a governess and grammar.
The article recalls Joe Woods and Tom Shallow visiting Marshall for Donlin Creek camp supplies while remarks extol the Pan-American and Centennial expositions and praise the world university at the era’s fairs. It notes figures Ro Matehell and Thor in relation to the exposition era and includes reflections on education and national development.
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