Alaska Urges Congress On Coal Lands Bill Amid War Disruptions
Alaska residents flood Congress with letters and telegrams urging action on coal land leasing while coal shipments from British Columbia face European war related delays. Senator Walsh and President favor quick passage. Admiral Jellicoe and Captain Tyron linked to naval disaster. Sil Ensor injured in hospital.
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British Co. Jutuiva
Sir John Jellicoe
Victoria
Trinolt
Mediterranean
Jellicoe
Tyron
Dittarod Sees Surge Of Departures For Outside
Over the past week many residents of Dittarod left for the Outside and Alaska with the steamer Washburn and Delta sailing passengers toward Dikeman. Miners and laborers from Otter and Flat creeks led the exodus as hotels strained to house late arrivals. Notables on the lists included Dr Philip United States Geological Surveyor and Nels Glantz, among others, while hunting parties reported good game but poorer season due to high water.
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Teading
Washburn
Dinion
Holy Cro: Michael
Delta
Dikeman
Alaska
Otternd Flat
Little Delta
Li Delta
Dr Philip
United States Grological Surveyor
W Goodman
Nels Glantz
John Beaton
Donald and
J. Smith
Prairie Bell
Iditarod
United States Geological Survey
Wader R. H. Sargent
Philip S. Smith
Gigantic Struggle Now On Paris Front
Reports from September 18 describe a massive five day clash along the Aisne with no clear advantage to either side. About 2.6 million men are engaged, rain drenches the battlefield, rivers burst their banks, and German forces hold along the entire front as a new phase of the war unfolds.
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Nominal damages in a personal injury case heard
On Wednesday afternoon last the case of S Tarom against Riley and Stetzer was tried before Judge Albrecht and a jury. The plaintiff claimed injury from being struck by a bucket while working for the defendants, seeking 72 for twelve days off work plus 500 for pain. The defense denied responsibility, alleging the accident resulted from the plaintiff not following warnings. After two witnesses, the plaintiff closed abruptly. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff with 1 damages and 122.95 costs, totaling 123.95, with the possibility of appeal noted. An abrupt closing was blamed on a witness arriving in jaillike condition, raising city excitement.
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Riley & Stetzer
Albrecht
Sir I. Bows
J.C. Wilton
B.J. Banks
Victor Wolfe
W. F. Harrison
B M. Stanton
District Court
Shonbeck Receives Two Gasoline Drills
A. A. Shonbeck at Otter Creek last week received two new gasoline drills of the same make as units sent to Moore Creek by Bennett Jam. He will use the equipment on his Otter Creek holdings during the coming winter.
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Otter Creek
Moore Creek
Bennett Jamor
Shonbeck
German retreat widens in early war news from Paris
War bulletins from Paris Sept 12 report German right wing retreat degenerating into a rout with shortages of ammunition and food. Seats of government may move from Bordeaux to Paris. Large German force cut off northeast of Paris. British and French cavalry capture about six thousand nearly starved prisoners. Germans under Von Klock and Von Buelow badly separated and retreating in multiple directions. Antwerp reports King Albert at front and Belgian forces reoccupying Ghent. rumors Belgium may reclaim Brussels as peace talks begin. Russians advance on Berlin from another front while France and Belgium claim victory and the situation remains fluid. German retreating everywhere, attempting to reorganize campaign with soil intact.
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Berlin
Movements Hampered by Gasoline Shortage in War Reports
Berlin dispatch notes gasoline shortages hinder German movements as motor transport falters. Russian forces retreat in disorder toward the frontier, while Germans and Austrians claim to have checked Russians near Lemburg. St Petersburg states the retreat is explained by the war office.
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Largest Austrian army surrenders to Russians in war update
A St Petersburg telegram reports the major part of the Austrian army has surrendered to Russia while German forces from France push toward East Prussia. Paris notes Amiens was reoccupied by French troops as the war advances. Washington mentions Kaiser’s peace considerations prompting diplomatic curiosity.
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East Prussia
Germans Stance on Upper Aisne Threatens Belgium and France
London dispatch notes a new German stand on the upper Aisne with retreat seen as an outright abandonment of Belgium and France. The report also claims Britain is seizing German colonies in Africa, while a Pacific cable cut and an Austro-Servian battle near Serin able are mentioned as ongoing events.
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Promissory suit and court verdicts filed in local case notes
The Gallagher E. M. Stanton firm represents the plaintiff in a suit by George Amermian against Gust Olsen over a $185 promissory note with interest. In another trial, M. H. Marston vs Tony Let nes, Louis Viig and Oscar Olen ended in a verdict for the defendants. The matter involved an outfit purchase via Matt Johnson and a claimed guarantee to cover payment. a $240 deduction for fire damage was discussed. EF. M. Stanton for plaintiff and W. F. Harrison for defendants. Commissioner Albrecht noted the case may be appealed. Also, Fred Munson paid a $110 fine and costs after pleading guilty to a gambling offense. A deed transferring the Caribou bath house property from Frank Kern to Mrs. M. Crosby was filed. Caribou area notes list river and port movements with times. Crosby Massage and Bath Parlors advertised as the Home of the Twentieth Century Baths.
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Tony Letnes
Louis Viig
Oscar Olen
Ambrecht
Verdic
Outfit
Karl Thiele
Matt Johnson
Thiele
Johnson
EF. M. Stanton
W. F. Harrison
Caribou
Caribou Street
Recorder's Office
Frank Kern
M. Crosby
Crosby Baths
Pioneer warm storage sold to Northern Commercial Co
The Pioneer warm storage building on the waterfront in the lower city changed ownership this week as the Northern Commercial Company purchased it from Messrs. Stetzer and Krut singer. Andy Evans of Otter Creek visited the city to see Louis Stetzer off on his journey Outside. The Pioneer offered to keep readers informed on Alaska developments, per The Washington Post.
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Northern Commercial Company
Andy Evans
Otter Creek
Andy
Louis Stetzer
French newspaper partitions the spoils of Europe
Le Temps argues that war will redraw borders across central and southern Europe. It predicts German colonies will pass to Britain while France gains German territory in Europe including Alsace Lorraine, with indemnity to offset 1870 losses. It also foresees Russia resolving the Ottoman question and establishing lasting influence over the Balkans.
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le Temps
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Alsace-Lorraine
John Clark Missing After Yukon Cattle Venture
Reports say John Clark, once a tin shop operator in town, left in August with a companion for Ophir to guide cattle from Ruby to Iditarod. Their return is unknown and fears of misfortune rise as Deputy Marshal Harry Shepard plans an investigation.
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Ophir
MeCluk
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Yukon
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Esate
Opie
Waechter
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Mar Hel
Harry Shepard
Homesteaders Begin to Come to Alaska
A Seattle Sun report from August 17 notes land in Alaska draws settlers seeking farm produce for Pacific states and interior Alaska. A party aboard the steamship Admiral Evans will reach Knik to claim land near the planned railway line along Cook Inlet and up the Susitna River. The group includes W. C. Jenks, wife and three children, Tease Bennett, and BT Allen, ready to farm in North Alaska.
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Prince Wied advances toward throne amid Albanian unrest
Paris dispatch reports Prince Wilbon Wied and family gaining support as Albanian factions clash after the King’s fall. Brindisi arrival signals shift in power, with Albania said to be destabilized and the throne contested amid deplorable conditions. B Carter, a New York operator, travels to Fairbanks for the winter, guiding finances and keeping crews busy as she sends The Pioneer to her local address.
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William of Wied
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B. Carter
Hue
Fairbanks
Quorum Trouble Halts Session as Officers Rally Members
Washington Aug 22 Speaker Chars used full authority to adjourn a session due to no quorum. Forty three members were brought in by officers. ten were found at the grandstand and others at resorts. Some departed after warrants, while a moratorium joke circulates amid the delay. Frank Murphy leaves Merchants cafe to Minnesota. USGS party members Sargent and Smith depart for outside. Pioneer weekly offers outside address to keep Alaska news current.
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