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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
1
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor Wilhelm II sent a birthday tribute to Field Marshal von Mackensen praising the capture of Bucharest and the Danube Ninth Army. He lauded German and allied troops for extraordinary exploits on the road to victory and expressed Imperial thanks and recognition.
Berlin dispatch reports German forces entering Bucharest were greeted with flowers and cheers as Field Marshal von Mackensen visited the royal castle. A Vorwärts editorial argues Bucharest victory undermines Entente claims of German weakness. Rumanian flight continues with German and Austrian pursuit, and ten thousand Russian prisoners along with eight thousand soldiers and twenty-six guns are reported captured.
Russians have launched an offensive in the wooded Carpathian region with a battle reported in progress, the war office announced today. The clash marks a renewed push as fighting continues on the eastern front.
New York predicts potato prices will fall from 34 cents to $1 per barrel as cold weather strains storage facilities. Commissioner Hartigan cites inadequate storage forcing dealers to release supplies.
Alaska Gold closed at 1245 and Alaska Juneau at 745. American Zinc at 60 percent. Butte and Superior at 73 percent. Ray at 33. Utah Copper at 123 percent. China at 68 percent. Copper metal quoted at 34.
San Francisco December 7 1916 Mayor Stewart of Juneau cites Lewis willingness to delay action on water system question if election will achieve the desired result He notes occupancy through January 1 and asks how long is needed while pointing out opponents fund litigation with the water company and their potential interest as attorneys.
Mayor Stewart acted on City Council suggestion asking Juneau Water Company for a six month extension on the option for the water system. He sent cables to R F Lewis explaining the situation and arranging county checks on water users. Two men will visit every house to verify connections and records while officials examine mains and water purity before a final settlement.
William Jennings Bryan testified before a joint congressional committee on transportation and opposed federal incorporation for railroads and curbs on state commissions. He warned centralized federal regulation would burden regulators, inject politics into elections, and push toward broader government centralization.
London reports Premier Lloyd George and Bonar Law forging a new government to assure victory in all matters. Lord Northcliffe stresses the prime minister's friendship toward America. Hersald urges Lloyd George to take the foreign secretariat, praising his knowledge of America and sympathy for its people and institutions.
New York dispatch reports President Wilson as considering an embargo on food exports, conveyed through Secretary Tumulty to Frank B. Conelly, leader of the embargo movement, indicating the issue is being treated with grave seriousness.
The American Glass Company announced on December 8 that starting December 16 all employees will receive a 10 percent wage rise. The raise affects about 8,000 workers across the company.
Washington December 3 The Senate on motion by Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas began consideration of a bill to prevent the manufacture or sale of liquor in the National Capital. The measure aims to curb alcohol activity in Washington D C and related districts.
Impeachment charges were filed in the circuit court today against Mayor James M. House of Vincennes accusing him of oppression and misuse of office.
Paris December 8 The French battleship Suffern which sailed on November 24 has not been heard from since then and the Minister of Marine declares he believes the vessel lost with all hands. The ship’s crew numbered 750 and the cause of loss remains uncertain whether torpedoed by a German submarine or an accident.
London reports in the last 94 hours three steamers and a sailing ship sunk by German submarines. The crews were saved. The steamers named are the Danish Halfdan and Gerona and the Norwegian Ella. The sailing ship sunk is the British Marie.
Dee Herlin reports the government explains the transfer of laborers to Germany. The statement says the move is not hardship for the workers but a social necessity.
Firehose of details reports the Hotel Cecil on Front avenue between Madison and Spring streets was wrecked by the dry squad's axes in the early morning. Proprietor John Savage said the damage tops 40000 dollars. Authorities found evidence that liquor was being sold.
Seattle dispatch reports the steamer Alameda arrived northbound at 10:20 AM this forenoon. Onboard passengers listed include B. Johnson, Mrs T He Brooks, Henry Harcourt, Edward Renfer, Salander Obler, B. Corak, J. Savage, Gustav Vitalis, and A. Pasquere bound for Juneau.
Steamer ALKi heads north with three trips ending Sunday mail from the South. City of Seattle due Sunday from the South. Humboldt also due Sunday with mail. Prince Rupert due Sunday night from the South with mail. Alameda departed Seattle today at 10 20 pm with 1 5 days mail. Jefferson sails from Seattle tomorrow not yet sold. Spokane sails Sunday. Northwestern southbound at 6 tonight with mail. Admiral Evans expected southbound Sunday. Mariposa southbound Monday or Tuesday.
Dec 8 report from Seward Peninsula says former Senator Freeding, who bought a Taylor Creek store, vanished on the trail after Thanksgiving as a cold wave with 40 below zero weather trapped the area. Twenty men searched two days without success. no shelter exists on the Taylor Creek route.
Rear Admiral Badger told the House Naval Committee that Japan is constructing a larger, swifter battleship than any new American build or plan. He described it as more powerful than US navy projects then in progress. The testimony came during Washington hearings on naval strategy.
Salem Oregon reports the death of John A. Carson former counsel for the Guggenheims in Alaska. He died last night in Salem of nervous prostration. Carson was a cousin of Sir Edward Carson the Irish statesman and was prominent in the Keystone riot cases at Valdesmany Furs MeO.
Washington reports Germany admits the torpedoed steamer Arabic was believed to be a troop transport when sunk. Berlin promises to take appropriate action if the United States proves the vessel was an ordinary passenger ship.
Secretary of Labor William Beauthop Wilson recommends expanding the government's employment service by creating a strike bureau of employment within the Department of Labor in his annual report released this afternoon.
Secretary of the Interior Franklin K. Lane unveils Alaska’s potential in his annual report. He urges expanded territorial indebtedness for municipalities, greater home rule, more roads and trails, and segregation of the Alaska secretary and surveyor general. He highlights fisheries conservation and a booming export trade as key priorities.
Washington reports Secretary of Agriculture David Franklin Houston releases his annual findings predicting a booming potash industry from Alaska and California kelp beds. Commissioner Clay Tallman calls for faster surveys in Alaska to aid agricultural and northern industries.
Governor J F A Strong reports Alaska's foreign trade up 35 percent and last fiscal year gold and copper shipments valued at 33 million dollars. Dispatch notes no confirmation on release or copies in Juneau.
Washington Dec. 8 Major General Hugh S Scott chief of staff of the United States Army in his annual report today pronounced the volunteer military system a complete failure He urged universal military service arguing that no woman should have her son trained or sent to defend another woman and her son who refused to train or serve
The Western Telegraph Company failed to extend its cable monopoly between Brazil and Argentina. The Brazilian Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Federal Union, ending the long court battle.
President Wilson is weighing a spring trip to the western states after Congress adjourns in March. He would speak before the School of Journalism at Missouri University in May if possible, following an invitation from Speaker Champ Clark.
Business associates of Thomas A. Edison sent a hand carved cabinet worth about $7,000 to his office. He replied that he was too busy to go to New York and asked that the gift be sent to him at West Orange, New Jersey.
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