German Field Gun Capture Highlights World War Action
The Meuse Argonne offensive saw the 11th Infantry Reg capture Gun No. 8882 near La Maisonnette farm. Major events included seizures at Liny Devant Dun Pontainie and Marveaux, opening rail lines to American fire and cutting German supply routes. The 11th Infantry and 150 Anti-Tank Rifles units captured six artillery pieces and vast ammunition between November 6 and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc ‘William
Mehun Ordnance Shops
France
Dun- Marveaux
Meuse-Argonne
R. G. Peck
la Maisonnette Farm
Liny
Devant
Dun
Pontainie
Marveaux
Lower
Alsace
Jail struggle ends with fire hose subduing inmate
Paddy Shannahan resisted transfer to Morningside Sanitarium rising from a jail bunk with a knife and fork. Police and deputies tried handcuffs, then used a fire hose to wash him out, after which he surrendered and was confined. Also moved south were Thomas Contreras, C. Juarez, and Shong El Shook, sentenced to life, twenty years, and three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atta
Paddy Shannahan
T. W. McDonald
Lonnie McIntosh
Ketchikan
Noah Howell
Walter Sharpe
Shannahan
Thomas Contreras
C. Juarez
Shong el Shook
Choice Mine and Land Otter Suit
A terse notice references Choice Mine and Land Otter in a suit against real bar gains tied to Andy Anderson. The fragment hints at a legal action involving named person Andy Anderson and a mining or land dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choice
Stream fishing stopped in many Alaskan rivers
The Federal Bureau of Fisheries issued strict new salmon fishing rules for Alaska after Seattle hearings on native food supply concerns. Effective January 1, the order bans all fishing in salmon streams feeding lakes east of Cape Spencer and prohibits fishing within 500 yards of river mouths, except with purse seines and gill nets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingon
Federal Bureau of Fisheries
Seattle
Cape Spencer
Halibut Boat Wrecked Off Noyes Island
A letter to the customs office from P. C. Martindate reports the halibut boat Mable A captained by Arthur Jensen and crew from Seattle tows, wrecked near Noyes Island on December 12, 1920, likely a total loss with destitute remaining crew. Also notices a wanted heavy duty marine engine 16 hp four cycle and a sale listing for a fine 9 by 12 rug for $25 through Bill Worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jensen
Seattle Register
Noyes Island
Customs Office
P. C. Martindate
Craig
Alaska
H. pFouir
Louis Peterson
Petersburg
Bill
Winter court term to convene February 21
The winter term for the U S District Court for Juneau will convene February 21, according to advices received. The notice outlines the start date and prompts parties to prepare filings and appearances accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trict Cort
Juneau
Court panel departs for Juneau with one judge remaining
Court members travel to Juneau except Judge Jennings and Deputy Cassy who stay behind with prisoners during a short vacation period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketchikan
Coi 'Party
Juneau
Judge Jennings
Metal 5
M. Thuiner Ani
Depu
Cassy
Jsudge Jennings
Foxes Placed on Walter Island Near Port Houston
Walter Island in Port Houston has been leased and stocked with foxes. No trespassing allowed. Names listed include Andy Anderson and Cyrus Catt as parties related to the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Port Hou
Andy Anderson
Cyrus Catt
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Commission of
Ireland
Washington
David I. Walsh
Massachusetts
James H. Matter
Pennsylvania
Sonsi
Norway Hall
Loyal Order of Moose
Ta BR
Warain
NEW Years Greetings
U. S
the Holme
of .Aart
P. Jorgenson
Chas. Greenan
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