Trail patrols urged to curb Alaska deaths and crimes
The Iditarod Pioneer argues for a large trail patrol using Army personnel to reduce winter deaths and assist travelers in Alaska. It contends soldiers could patrol trails, aiding civilians, deterring crime, and linking with civil authorities to improve regional safety and security on the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Seward
Uncle Sam
Sol
War Department
Northland
Rac
The Irish Insurrection and Irish American Opinion
The piece discusses last week’s Irish insurrection promises, Irish ties to Germany, and American reactions. It cites the Irish race convention in New York, critiques the Irish independence plan as pro German, and notes American Irish Society leaders urging neutrality and loyalty to the United States. It contrasts Irish in Ireland with those in America and questions citizenship and allegiance issues amid World War I era tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Great Britain
Germany
Friends of Ireland
New York
Literary Digest
England
United States
Congress
Irish Parliamentary Party
All Thos
Wilson
Ameriany
America
Green Island
O'Connel
Uefal
Chili
United Staes
United Sites
France
Preaes
Iobaily
Brandeis Dangers and Judicial Oligarchy Exposed
In a senate inquiry critique, Brandeis is portrayed as challenging the Supreme Court’s overreach. The piece argues the judiciary has become the dominant, privileged power, reading opinions into laws and usurping legislative intent. It quotes Lafollette on the court’s growth and calls the system a judicial oligarchy favoring the rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansnas City
Senate
Louis D. Brandeis
United States Supreme Court
Senate Committee
Supreme Court
Brandeis
Lafollette
Verdun Importance Forces Both Sides Face Threats
The Verdun salient stands as the weakest German point and the Allies’ most vulnerable. Breaking the line here could outflank German positions from Metz to Aix-la-Chapelle, threatening Paris and splitting the French army. A rapid French collapse might allow the Teutons to advance along the Aisne toward Lorraine and Alsace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
France
Belgium
Metz
Aix-la-Chappelle
Luxemburg
Aix-la-Chapelle
Berlin
Verdun Salient
Paris
Aisne
Lorraine
Alsace
Alarmist canal reports contradicted by geologist
Washington March 11. Donald F. MacDonald former canal geologist now mining geologist for the U S bureau of mines says the Panama Canal will not be swallowed by an earthquake and that slides are not a threat to final completion. He notes rising Isthmus due to ocean bottom movement increases costs but does not endanger the canal and cites Culebra Cut slopes, Gatun formation, and man caused factors as the primary causes of slides.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Donald F. MacDonald
United St Bureau of Mines
MacDonald
Culebra Cut
Culebra
MacDonall
McDonald
Gatun Lake
Gatun
Hughes and the Presidency in the election whirl
The St Louis paper says Justice Hughes denies desiring the presidency yet acknowledges he might not refuse if nominated. It argues his sense of duty could compel service, but he refuses to endorse a nomination, distinguishing him from Sherman. It notes he is a leading Republican and could be drafted if his name goes before the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
e-Democrat
Hughes
Supreme Bench
Justice Mughes
Sherman
Justice Hughes
Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oystera Price Listing
Fresh Olympia and Eastern Oystera offered at 1.50 per can. Iditatod Meat Co advertises job printing services at the Pioneer office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Iditatod Meat Co, Eee
Pioneer Office
What becomes of the balance in Alaska trade 1915
The year ending December 21 1915 shows merchandise and precious metals shipped to Alaska totaling over 28 million dollars while exports reached nearly 55 million. This creates a substantial trade balance in favor of Alaska of about 27 million, prompting debate on who bears the tax burden and how much permanent industry should finance public services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
United
Wall Street
Fish Trust
Gageenheis
Kinnecott
Treadwell
Senator Gaustad Retires After Long Service
The News-Miner reports Senator Gaustad retires after years of service. Thompson returns to the newsroom following an eight month absence. Officials note Gaustad may pursue other business opportunities as he steps back from the political role.
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Thomson
Garotnd
Gui
Rivalry Drives Vowed Retaliation at Expensive Hotel
In a terse exchange the claimant vows revenge after a quarrel. One party insists the other pay the hotel bill, threatening to horn in on an extravagant stay as leverage. The standoff centers on who bears responsibility for the dispute’s costs.
No News To Him By Fragmented Local Whimsy
A fragmentary newspaper item notes a character named Johnny and a judge remark about his mother searching for him. It references a local establishment Joe's Roadhouse and a person Henry Roden, with unclear context or action. The piece reads as quirky dialogue snippets from a bygone local page.
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Iditarod
Charles A. Derry
Elien
Senator Gaustad
Richmond Tines
Johnny
Sal Trent Seward
Joe's Roadhouse
Henry Roden
Pinnee
Kentucky
George Woodruff Albrecht
Ditarod
Taitarod
E. M. Stanton
Attorney At Law
Corner Willow
Second Sts
Mitared Pioneer Building
Chas. E. Taylor
First Avenue
Fred Harrison
Room
Over Merchants Cafe
DR. Moore
Dell Store
BR. Ie E. Auringer
BR. H. Behla Entist
Flat City
Arcade Cafe
Elas Cedy
ORD J. L. Sale
Serendst
Enones
Gold St
Eirs
Geo. Tehler
Harry Donnelley
General Merchandise
Otter
Merchants’ Cafe
COOD
Robt
Soutar
Chinaware
Mecuahon
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