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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1915
Page
5
Boston wins game in world series to become holders as they head toward another pennant. The second game was played in Boston with an ideal crowd including President Wilson and Mrs. Galt. Final scores show Boston beating Philadelphia in multiple contests with several home runs and notable pitching changes.
Washington reports the Pan American Conference unanimously decided to recognize General Carranza and his representative in Mexico. The decision aims to set the insurgent leader as the official Mexican government ally, with plans for formal recognition and future diplomatic steps. Carranza expresses satisfaction and intends to travel to northern Mexican states as part of the compact.
London reports Kipling’s son is alive but imprisoned behind German lines. Marshal French notes two aerial defeats in eleven engagements. Berlin bans importing song birds. four allied planes attack western front. Ghent hangars destroyed by air raiders. Athens: naval safety measures. Bosphorus secured by submarines. Tokyo foresees Japan sending troops to the Balkans.
A blaze aboard the steamship Montagu near Oover British Columbia started while loading a cargo of Russian war wires. Authorities indicated the fire was eased by a bomb. the blaze was brought under control with no serious damage reported.
Washington October 14 reports say yachts on both sides of the United conflict are under investigation and believed used by belligerents to damage ships and transport fuel from Mypsiean ports to Britain. Greece-related note mentions King Constantine I and resignation reports from London.
Washington October 11 President Wikken addressed the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Daughters of the American Revolution, urging that America be foremost in the hearts of loyal citizens. He warned foreign-born citizens to show loyalty to their adopted country while commenting on European convulsions and the role of international law principles.
NOME October 13 The sultan of Turkey promised Pope Benedict to halt the Armenian mine activities. In FRANCISCO September 6 word spread about the wreck of the F type submarines in Honolulu. Government steamer reports say the incident was deliberate and the sailors claim the vessels were unsafe and defective. Navy men privately agree the wreck shows the F type are dangerous and inefficient.
Reports say the launch Tramp departed from St Michael with about twenty five passengers headed for Seattle. No word by midnight and forecasts point to possible freezing on the Yukon ice. Officials in Fairbanks and Nome coordinate a relief search while noting that several passengers are experienced in Arctic conditions.
London reports hint at a Gallipoli evacuation and a two day bayonet clash before Belgrade fell. Teutons push from Belgrade toward Serbia as bombardment and maneuver continue. Paris notes Russian help and Balkan troop movements while Rome cites a broad allied drive into the region.
Valdez reports Cordova radio station destroyed by fire delaying telegraphic business. If not redirected, all messages will be sent to Juneau or elsewhere. Fairbanks notes Dominion telegraph line south of Atlin disrupted. wires remain working via Whitehorse and Siway.
News from Riga region reports reduced activity around Dvinsk to Pripet as German airmen operate with limited action. Russian torpedo boats allegedly sank nineteen sailing vessels along the Avat coast, reflecting ongoing naval skirmishes amid the front lines.
Paris October 13 Premier Brittain of Roumania indicates Romania will fight with the Entente but will choose the time to enter the field against the Teutons. Italy shown as aligned, timing uncertain.
President Wilson denies planning a wedding trip to the San Diego exposition. He has given his fiancée, Mrs. Galt, a diamond solitaire ring. Secretary Lansing will not vote for woman suffrage, and he is not registered.
In Los Angeles on October 1 five jurors were selected for the trial tied to the Vial of Schmidt, a figure linked to the long past dynamiting of the Los Angeles Times. Witnesses were excused for the day following this development.
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