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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1916
Page
5
Vienna reports Austrian forces secure key mountain heights from Fort Forni to the frontier. Berlin notes Italians driven from Lavarone plateau positions, while Vienna presses south of Trent and Tyrol regions as Italy vows to stay in war. Rome marks anniversary of Italy joining World War I.
London dispatches describe a murderous struggle around Verdun with French recapture of Fort Douaumont and German gains in Meuse trenches. Paris notes trench captures on both sides and continued heavy fighting amid a front shift near Cumieres Harcourt and Amara progress.
The senate judiciary committee approved Louis D. Brandeis for the Supreme Court on a strict party line vote of ten to eight. The administration failed to move a reconsideration of Rublee for the trade commission, leaving that nomination blocked. The House Saturday passed the shipping bill amid Republican opposition seeking amendments. The measure would bar foreign built vessels from U.S. waters. Secretary Daniels urged the president to reserve California oil lands to fuel the navy.
President Wilson sent the completed draft note to the secretary of state protesting ongoing interference with American mails. The dispatch to Great Britain for immediate cable transmission to London followed. The message also referenced a note to the French government, signaling diplomatic steps.
New York May 21 reports Mayor Mitchel accuses Senator Thompson, head of the legislative committee investigating police wire tapping, of treachery to the United States as the probe into telephone taps of munitions firms continues. Catholic clergy witnesses are cited in the coverage.
Washington May 24 Clark to be permanent chairman of the Democratic national convention to meet in St Louis June 14 Ex Governor Glynn to be temporary chairman Delegates pledged to renomination of President Wilson Cummins rumored to withdraw in favor of Hugh or Burton for vice president Bryan to head Prohibitionists Organizing for Roosevelt Navy Secretary Von Meyer informs Roosevelt that Republican party in 30 states organized to support his nomination Roosevelt welcomes support Draft of Republican platform by Hughes and Roosevelts joint leaders Hughes wins primaries in Oregon and Washington editor convicted of Uberyo to vote for Roosevelt Roosevelt address in Detroit attacks Henry and Mathews
London May 24 Prince Buelow former German envoy travels to Washington on a special mission that he may be chosen as a minister at Washington to succeed von Bernstorff.
May 20 Mecklen burg celebration marks independence roots with Wilson hinting at peace between warring European nations. Mecklenburg county’s early history features Charlotte’s 1765 founding and Mecklenburg’s 1762 creation, with settlers from Scotland Ireland Germany and England and a shift from farming to growing manufacturing including blast furnaces mills shops and factories. The Mecklenburg convention at midnight declared independence on May 31, with militia representation and a preface to the later national declaration.
The Little Delta Captain St Anwell escaped for Marshall City early yesterday morning with two Berges loaded to the guards mining machinery and miscellaneous freight. Don McKinsie is reportedly working at the lower Gay and Rite site, loading a heavy scraping plant. Passengers include Mrs Louis Vigalins, Deputy Marshal Charles and family, Mrs Pred Smith, Emil Smith, and Willant Lee of Ophir, seen en route outside.
Washington April 10. Reported Burnett immigration bill debate reveals the state department will not oppose a gentlemen's agreement with Japan restricting emigration. Opposition notes literacy test provisions while supporting Asiatic exclusion and preserving limits on Oriental and Japanese arrivals. Representative Hayes argues the bill prevents practical changes for Japanese or Hindu entrants, stressing Pacific coast fears and non Caucasian competition.
Willis Jeffries, a Portland educator, urges discarding formal grammar and rhetoric texts from public schools. His methods, taught from magazines and popular novels, drew unanimous verdicts of “evil influence” from the school board, leading to his resignation. He now lectures on English reforms and mocks traditional authors as crustaceans and troglodytes.
It has long been expected that no grand jury would meet in Iditarod this term yet Judge Bunnell may order one. An upcoming case or cases could be presented to a jury, with transport costs for Ruby witnesses and time loss a concern. Deputy Marshal Charles noted discussions with Fairbanks officials, making a grand jury plausible.
In Chicago on May 22 Irish Labor Teacher said munitions were smuggled to Irish rebels by Angela Spring Rice sister of the British ambassador at Washington. The improvised address asserted covert support from a high diplomatic figure and connected individuals, signaling a sharp, politically charged accusation in a public speech.
Former president Roosevelt testified as a witness for Riggs National Bank officers in a perjury case heard in Washington Minnesota. The proceedings focused on alleged false statements in the bank affair.
In Anchorage on May 25 residents massed to denounce a proposed Alaska railroad district law. They forwarded resolutions to Delegate Wicker sham, Interior Secretary Line, President Wilson, and Congressman Houston. Other towns join the protests as news from the stalled government railroad situation remains sparse.
Confusing lines from a May dispatch report tensions between Rome and Bucharest. French minister in Bucharest seeks clarification as military assessments and allied positions are debated.
Suffragettes from eighteen states will parade the streets of Chicago on the opening day of the suffrage convention marking a bold display of organized support for women’s voting rights.
Peri Chyrles a U S Marshal with his wife and Peri Junior were aboard the Little Delta which departed for Marshall City this week The marshal will return with a demented native woman from Pimate in a bid to recover a detainee with no further details available
During the past week the first water departures to the Tolstoi river new camp occurred. The Nancy Bell carried six passengers and a large freight, with H H Porter’s Cooper store consignments. The Ruby Tamarack sailed with several passengers and substantial freight as Griffis Haley plan merchandising at Cooper. Other small craft departed. optimism rose about a possible influx despite limited prospecting.
Washington officials grow uneasy as General Trevino concentrates thirty thousand troops in the Big Bend area near the United States border The Glenn Springs expedition returns while American consuls suffer a conference and Mexican raiders are believed trapped near Juarez sergeant Furman of the Twenty Infantry shot Mexico south of Juarez Willie Hursts Cowboys in action kill fifteen bandits and seize six while Funston reports rising anxiety with no sign of hostilities near the border
President Wilson asked Ambassador Page in London to seek a stay of execution for Jeremiah Lynch, a naturalized American citizen linked to the Irish uprising in Dublin. The British authorities had not confirmed the sentence and would wait for Prime Minister Asquith's review before acting.
Jeremiah Lynch, a San Francisco capitalist and former Klondiker, is traced from Fall River to California in 1858. He pursued baking powder business, spent years in Dawson, wrote Three Years in the Klondike, and authored poems for magazines. Lynch also played a political role in California, aiding the removal of Boss Buckley from the state senate.
German traffic in the Baltic is restored as merchantmen reach Swedish ports under warships escort. Berlin plans a June bill for a new ten billion mark war loan to finance operations.
Jafet Lindeberg of Nome Alaska prepares an affidavit tomorrow to seek dismissal of contempt proceedings filed by the Northern Light Mining Company in San Francisco.
May 23 report notes serious illness of railroad magnate James J. Hill with complications causing alarm. In London the Crocker Land expedition announces first members reached Copenhagen with news of important scientific findings while rest remain in the Arctic reach.
The United States authority in Washington states Santo Domingo will be policed by a constabulary under the supervision of the U.S. Marine Corps following the recent revolutionary movement.
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