Pershing’s Fighting Men Finest Fighters in World
Foreign military observers praise Pershing’s veterans as the finest troops along the Mexican border. Staff correspondent We Miller notes these men will form the core of Pershing’s forces. they endured the “hell hike” with waterless miles and scorching sun. The 12,000 who followed Pershing into Mexico after Villa are trained and ready for future duties.
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Pershing
We Miller
United Press
Washingtonhey
Pershig
Brance
Hell
Singin
Mexico
Villa
United & I
Chihuahua
Pershing praises American troops on sun-baked plains
A foreign attache watches as Pershing trains a large unit for eleven months in modern trench warfare. He declares the troops the finest fighting body in the world, noting their rhythm and confidence as they march toward France. The unit, led by Black Jack Pershing, stands ready to go over the top if called.
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Pershing
War Department
Columbus
N. Mon
Barr
Attnc
Black Jack
Those who are exempt from selective conscription
Exemption rules from Washington list ministers and recognized religious sect members as not subject to conscription. Also exempt are students of divinity schools and other specified religious groups whose beliefs bar war service. The President may also discharge or designate county and municipal officers, postal workers, federal employees, and workers in key industries.
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Washington
United States
For Sale Horses Team with sleds and harness complete
Northern Commercial offers a complete team of horses with sleds and harness. Includes sturdy craftsmanship and ready for immediate use in winter work. Contact Northern Commercial for details and pricing.
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Northern Commercial
Powers of Government Unlimited in War Time to Punish Disloyalty
United States district attorneys nationwide are told to arrest and prosecute gays who fail to register on a specified day and to arrest anyone uttering disloyal remarks. Circulars from the governor direct marshals and commissioners to prepare for registration in outlying areas and to seize violators. The article reviews historic wartime powers, citing Lincoln and Wilson, habeas corpus suspensions, and mass arrests of suspected disloyals, noting administrative procedures and past cases.
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United States
Alaska
Washington
Juneau Eampire
Iditarod
J.B. Morrow
Cincinnati Enquirer
New York
Roosevelt
Gouverneur Morris
Canada
Nova Scotia
Benjamin Franklin
Lincoln
Woodrow Wilson
Seward
Atlantic Ocean
Great Lakes
Army
United
Vallandigham
Ohio
Bermud
Taney
Supreme Court
Wilson
Capitol
Congressional Library
William Blank
Carroll County
Mississippi
Fort Lafayette
Alaska News reports teens sent north to dodge conscription
Officers aboard the steamship Alameda report wealthy families sending sons to Alaska canneries to evade the draft. Sailors call them tah-rah boys and flag cheaters as many canneries lie beyond draft census reach. Kinney of Fairbanks notes high pan yields from Tolovana and Amy gulch. Disbarment of Attorney Young follows Alaska case studies, with others facing rabid utterances and police action. Kennecott Copper plans spring output near 7 million pounds monthly, rising to 2 million later. iron ore cargo from Seldovia tests future Alaska industry. Jack Weir and bride escape a German U-boat while en route to Alaska. Admiral Evans carries ore from Seldovia, the first such shipment, signaling possible big future. Doctor Spiers travels arduous routes to treat rheumatism in Alaska. Midnight closing orders aim to curb saloon activity in the Third Division starting May 15 1917.
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Pentiene
Alameda
Alaska
Lisble
German Admiral’s 1898 Threat to Subjugate America
The article recounts a German rear admiral's 1898 boast to Admiral Dewey about subjugating the United States within about fifteen years. It notes the Kaiser’s war on civilization followed roughly fifteen years later and references ongoing German war planning books in The Tradesman series.
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Goetzen
Dewey
Helland
Belsum
France
Russia
England
United States
Europe
New York
Washington
Germany
America
Kaiser's Plan to Subjugate United States Revealed
Germans officers present proof that the Kaiser ordered books addressed to him asserting his request. They claim the Kaiser planned for nineteen years to subjugate America and replace democracy with Prussian imperial rule, aiming to destroy the republic.
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America
Unite States
Notice of dissolution of co partnership in Alaska
A co partnership formerly operating under Marken fe Biles in the Alaska and Yakon Territories dissolves on May 1. Thomas F. Alten assumes full ownership of all Alaska assets and oversees debt settlements. Creditors are advised to present claims to Thomas D. P. Aitken of Learold, Shisha.
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Marken Fe Biles
Alaska
Yiskoeerritory
Muntival Eofigent
Partnershij Thomas
Ft. Alten
Thomas
Aitken
Learod
Shisha
Auwem
Masha
Yakon
Masia
Notice to Creditors for Sama Austin Estate
Notice to creditors that the administrator has been appointed for the estate of Sama Austin. Creditors are notified to present claims within a stated period at the administrator’s place of business. The administrator is Ames Gunnene, at Plat City Hotel Front Street, Flat Cuy, Gitespeerinet, Maska. The notice is dated June.
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Sama Austin
Plat City Hotel
Front Street
Cuy
Gitespeerinet
Maska
Gunnene
Outa Avista
Forfeiture Notice on Gold Mine Claim Named Tait
Charles C. Gehart issues a forfeiture notice to Sanderson and heirs for time and labor spent on the Gold Mine Claim 1 Tait located on the Otter Creek left limit adjoining New Morat Association mining district. The notice requires payment within ninety days of publication or interest in the claim will be forfeited as per state and territorial statutes.
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Sat Sanderson
Nader
Otter Eres
Mrot Association
Et Mining and Recording District
Soethen
Unitertates
Charles CD. Geehart
Teu
Notice of Forfeiture for Gold Claim Last Chance Association Alaska
Notice to Henry Kietola and heirs that they are liable for $100.00 payable for the Last Chance mining claim in Alaska. The district is Tunoka river area, Last Chance Association, in the Tunoka mining district. It states a 1914 1915 1918 time frame and that failure to contribute the amount after thirty days from publication will make the property forfeit to the claimant. The notice is dated April 25, 1915 with subsequent dates in 1917.
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Kuskokwim
Fred M. Spiers
Butte Miner
Rex Beach
Alaska
Hunters Hot Springs
Fred M Spiers
United States
Spiers
Ochotegachafamute
Nome
White Pass
Yukon
Yukon River
Dtreas
Koyuku
Chile
Steffenson
Dr. Cook
Mount Meinley
Neces
Henry Kietola
Trsighed
Unite Sante Matt Kive
Notice of forfeiture and claim stakes in miners' district
The notice warns W. F P Taylor and F N Golumbe of forfeiture on placer mining claims near Gao Creek in an unnamed district. It cites owed amounts of 2160 for years 1918 14 15 and 16 plus 100 for each of 1915 and 16 per named claimants. If not responded within ninety days after publication, ownership passes to the claimant under the Revised Statutes. Owner: M Olson. Date of last publication August 1, 1847.
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Taylor
Golumbe
Yi Aed
Phieer Manning
Wil Peenel
Gao Creek
Inuako River
Honore Minim
Misia
Youane
Papinanton
United States
Mk. Olson
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