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Newspaper
Iditarod Pioneer
Location
Iditarod, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1919
Page
1
Fairbanks August 30. Col Lenoir chief signal officer Seattle wires that Signal Corps men at Brooks McGrath and Iditarod will not be withdrawn unless directed by the War Department.
Washington announces a round table between labor and capital to be held at the White House between October 5 and 10. Forty persons will be invited by the President to attend.
The Supreme Council declares forceful note to Germany over a new constitutional article allowing Austrian representation in the Reichstag in breach of Versailles. They demand suppression within a fortnight or Allies may widen occupation on the Rhine. Paris dispatches note the revised peace treaty to Austrian delegates by later today and the Austrian delegation seeks a two day extension.
Washington Sept 3 the congressional committee to formally meet and welcome Gen John J Pershing on his arrival from France appointed today Senator Ware of Wyoming Pershings father in law is on the committee and expected to present the sword voted by Congress to the commander.
They report that the Carrantistas who fired on American aviators claim the aircraft were in Mexican territory when the shooting occurred and that the action was unwarranted. The men will probably be punished.
In London on September 18 crew members aboard warships Glow Worm and Codh were killed when the two vessels collided while fleeing a burning lighter loaded with ammunition in Archan harbor.
Paris reports the supreme council noting Romania’s failure to heed the council’s notes. An Allied admiral is expected to deliver a strong demarche to Bucharest in response.
Copenhagen dispatch reports that Bolshevik forces are surrounded on the Lithuanian frontier and offer to make peace with Lithuania while Lithuanian advances continue.
Paris dispatch reports Captain Tardieu advocating rapid ratification of the peace treaty. He states that 57 percent of all French soldiers under one year of age had been killed, underscoring the casualties and human cost of the conflict.
Frank Law counsel for the Alaska Steamship Company told the House commerce committee that Alaska steamship rates would have to be greatly increased if water transportation is regulated by the Interstate Commerce Commission. He said existing liability limits would be canceled, requiring more insurance and higher shipper costs. Governor Riggs favored interstate control and urged unified regulation of water and rail transport under one agency.
Washington on September 4 saw Senator Huehnv elk claim the Senate foreign relations majority aims to kill the peace treaty, urging the nation would suffer. He warned opponents scoured for pitfalls while ignoring treaty benefits. President Wilson embarks on a 10,000 mile tour, addressing 30 cities through September 30, with stops in Columbus Seattle and Newark ahead of the presidential train’s movements.
Los Angeles reports striking steam towel engineers conductors brakemen yardmen and switchmen returning to work after a vote to discontinue the strike completed last night. Baltimore and Ohio railroad shopmen reject Wilson offer and remain on strike as of Sept. 2.
The King and Queen of Belgium will arrive in Washington on October 1 and will be hosted by the President at the White House for a three day stay, ending October 4. The visit emphasizes strong U.S. Belgian relations during a tense international period.
A telegram received reports British General Gotti intends a broad assault on Petrograd, with indications of a concerted push from allied forces. The message arrives as wartime tensions mount and strategic movements are analyzed by observers.
Berlin reports the first contingent of German prisoners of war has arrived at Cologne and Reute from the British camp at Calaigy. The move marks an early step in postwar repatriation as authorities began processing returning personnel.
From Tolstoi camp Mackle returns home saying Tolstoi district paygrounds along several creeks are excellent for dredge work. Reports from Gaines creek in Whir district note Archie Higgins and Al Thorns have found many large gold slugs this summer, including a potentially record large specimen weighing ounces.
Seattle on September 4 reports forty eight wave ships to be reviewed in Seattle harbor by President Wilson, six more than Secretary of the Navy Daniels saw in San Francisco last Monday, signaling a major naval review event in the city.
Paris September 5 Premier Clemenceau made a personal appeal to Herbert Hoover the American food administrator not to abandon Europe in its present economic peril.
A commission of Allied generals sent to Fiume to investigate the disturbances in which several French soldiers were killed has recommended to the peace conference the maintenance of public order there by an American and British police force. Marines will form the American contingent.
Sept 2 report subpoenas compel Lue to produce complete records of five large packing houses. offices span 40 cities, indicating broad probe into packers activities. authorities demand financial and operational documents to detail corporate operations and compliance.
London dispatch reports Berlin says Allied troops will seize upper Silesia where combat continues between German forces and Polish troops.
The British destroyer Victoria was torpedoed and sunk in the Baltic Sea. Her crew are missing after the attack.
Fifty to six hundred thousand people joined the Pacific Fleet celebration on the second day marking War Women's day. A massive parade showcased service men and veterans from both the army and navy in a display of united wartime service.
Seattle on September 3 67 year old Frederick Bri stabbed 48 year old Lena Scho niter to death over his anger with his chickens. They shared a lot and lived in adjoining houses. He is related to the Heinrich family longtime Seattle brewers.
Berlin September 2 Dr Daniel von Hampausen former counsel to the German embassy at Washington has been chosen as the German ambassador to the United States Dr W S Solf secretary for the colonies is appointed ambassador to Great Britain selection announced by Berlin authorities
General March told the House committee on military affairs that the universal training bill for a peacetime army would not interfere with education or farm work of young men becoming eligible for service. He described the plan as compatible with civilian pursuits while preparing for national service.
A bomb hidden in a grape basket was thrown yesterday at Bussein Rushi Pasha, the Egyptian premier, in Alexandria. The device caused no injuries. The assailant was identified as a theological student.
In St Paul, September 4, Minnesota American Legion delegates adopted resolutions demanding that profiteering be punishable as a felony and that alien slackers and conscientious objectors be barred from homestead rights.
Paris dispatch reports at a congressional inquiry into wartime expenditures that nine American soldiers were hanged and one shot for crimes committed during the war. The revelation comes amid testimony on how funds were spent on military actions and disciplinary measures.
Washington reports the Senate is poised to approve the House prohibition enforcement bill with minimal delay, signaling swift action on the measure. The indication comes as the Senate prepares to move toward final consideration in the current session.
The battle ship Oregon sailed today for Une Columbia river celebration.
Shipping activity reports show mail launches from Holy Cross to Dikeman and Kotlik, with vessels Reliance Washburn Seattle No. 3 and Nancy Belle making runs to Dikeman and Dikeman via Holy Cross. By Sept. 3 Seattle No. 3 defeats Holy Cross, Jett C. Davis sails for St Michael, and Yukon service continues toward Dawson and Fairbanks with Birches and other boats noted.
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