11 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1917
Page
1
The Associated Press notes heavy German reinforcements believed in France and forecasted major western front attacks. Infantry are quiet while artillery and aerial activity intensifies on the Ypres Arras front as official advices summarize current fighting dynamics.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Germany accelerating troop movements toward the Western front in a bid to smash the Entente before U S action. A collision of German munition trains Thursday caused explosions, injuring many and killing several soldiers.
In San Francisco at the children's hospital many youngsters as young as nine are knitting towels for the Red Cross to show understanding and appreciation of the sacrifices by American sailors and soldiers.
Berkeley California December 11 This town joins the save sugar movement as school children sign pledges to curb jam closet visits and UC Berkeley women pledge to reduce ice cream and bonbons until the war ends.
North Bound Alaska steamer left Ketchikan last night with mail. Jefferson expected from the south tomorrow with mail. City of Seattle and Admiral Evans sail from Seattle Friday. Prince John from Prince Rupert tomorrow. Princess Sophia from Vancouver next Saturday. Alameda and Jefferson slated for southbound Thursday or Friday. Prince John also listed for southbound next Thursday.
London reports official entry into Jerusalem with martial law to follow under Gen Allenby a military governor to hoist the flag while French and Italian emblems are placed on their property. St Pauls cathedral hosts services to mark the Holy City’s surrender as Chicago Catholics and Jews celebrate at home with prayers.
New York December 11 William H Wadhams judge in the court of general sessions announces a plan to employ convicts from jail to assist the government in its fur work. Details to be developed at a conference of prison officials convening here.
Washington Alaska bank at Fairbanks receivership seeks recovery from former officials for losses due to mismanagement. Supreme Court declines to review, upholding Alaska territorial district courts as United States courts. San Francisco Appellate Court affirmed District Court of the Fourth Division led by Charles A. Bunnell. petition for review filed.
Eagle Pass Texas dispatch reports Villa forces captured Moncelova 154 miles from here. Wires cut, no further details available.
A compact item notes activity at the Empire office on Second and Main streets. Details are sparse in the OCR snippet, but the brief indicates routine business or local development linked to those central avenues.
Twelve British officers arrived here yesterday en route to China on a military mission. They declined to discuss the nature of their task.
In San Antonio on December 11, thirteen African American men were executed at Fort Houston for involvement in the Houston riots last August. Other defendants received life terms. Several troopers were killed in the riots. The condemned faced death singing hymns and maintaining army traditions.
Washington Dec 11 Senate committee on military affairs will conduct a general inquiry into War Department operations in arming and equipping American forces. Secretary Baker and other chiefs will be asked to explain the details to the committee.
Rome Dec 11 Italians repulsed a Teuton attempt to retake positions at Agenzia and Zulania on the lower Piave river. The official statement issued today confirms the minor action yesterday with Italian forces maintaining their hold.
Seattle dispatch reports Chief Charles Beckingham tendered his resignation. Joseph F Warren, former U S Marshal of Nome Alaska, is named successor and will move to lift the military quarantine against Seattle s alleged vice dens.
Washington December 11 The Federal Trade Commission began an investigation into charges of dishonest dealings by Herbert Hoover and by wholesale and retail merchants and food brokers accused of driving up prices and causing food shortages. Victor Murdock leads the probe.
The government authorizes 2000 Polish recruits, recruited in the United States, to use the First Nevada Training Camp for training for service in Iraner. The camp formerly trained American officers.
In Lisbon, a newly organized eshinet faction states its commitment to backing the Allies, signaling a strategic shift amid ongoing hostilities. The move reflects broader regional realignments as resistance groups consolidate in favor of Allied aims.
James Sheakley, the first governor of the Alaska Territory, died in Greenville Pa yesterday at age 93. Appointed by President Cleveland in 1893, he had served as U S Commissioner in Alaska and was a former Pennsylvania congressman.
Chauncey Wright, 45, Seattle restaurateur and former Klondike roadhouse operator, died today of neuritis. Wright, owner of four Seattle restaurants, ran a Dawson roadhouse with his father during the Klondike rush.
The group has agreed to consider Monday a day to debate the proposed constitutional amendment for national prohibition. The Senate has already parsed the amendment and the judiciary committee reported in favor.
Washington December 11 The department of Agriculture reports the value of the nation's 1917 crops reaches 21 billion dollars the greatest value in the history of the nation The corn crop alone tops over 3 billion bushels reflecting record production and demand across the country
Columbus dispatch reports subzero conditions across Ohio valley, with Cincinnati at 13 below, prompting Governor Cox to urge immediate relief from fuel administrator Garfield as coal shortages erode public confidence in government after the harshest winter in four decades.
Washington December 11 Difficul ties threatening a strike by 2300 telegraphic workers on the Baltimore and Ohio railway system and a traffic halt for ammunition and coal were settled today by the Federal Board of Mediation.
Washington Pec 11 An increase of ten cents per hundred pounds in wholesale beet sugar price authorized by the food administrator was examined by the senate committee along with sugar and coal shortages. Senator Lodge moved for instant action to improve the situation and the motion carried.
Madrid reaches official report that a German submarine bombarded the Spanish steamer Creadio near Dec 11 killing eight sailors and wounding others. The premier Alhucemas confirms the attack and loss in the sea incident.
A carrier pigeon bearing a German message under its wing was captured in Halifax after entering a home near a burned area. The note showed a New York date of November 29 and was likely from the explosion scene, suggesting the bird was wounded.
Alexander von Grisewald former German Consul at Seattle was arrested in San Francisco by Federal officers on the charge of being a dangerous alien enemy. The case highlights wartime security actions as authorities detain suspected foreign adversaries in the region.
Ottawa December 11 Prime Minister Borden calls for voters to ignore party lines as Canada prepares for elections on December 17. He urges that the national rescue be limited to compulsory military service rather than endorsing a referendum or extra measures.
Petrograd newspapers report Chinese troops have marched to Harbin Manchuria to protect Chinese interests. Official circles attach considerable importance to the movement amid threats of American and Japanese troops being sent to Harbin unless local authorities quell lawlessness.
Moscow reports street fighting restarting with famine looming. The Swedish consul urges all Swedish residents to depart and messages from Haparanda indicate compliance due to growing starvation threats to the population.
London dispatch notes the Bolshevik embrace of machine guns in city streets amid fear of uprisings. Insubordination among troops to commander private Muranoff is cited as detachments move from the western front to counter revolters, while street fighting unfolds.
London dispatch says three Cossack trainloads are at Bielgorod and Sumy under Gen. Korniloff with another three en route. About 1,000 Extremist Red Guards are expected at Kharkov from Moscow. General Keledines begins disbanding infantry in the Don region due to extreme opinions.
San Francisco December 11. Announcement that the steamer Congress burned off Marshfield Oregon in September 1916 is rapidly being rebuilt and will resume the regular run early next year under a new name the Nanking after being taken over by a Chinese shipping concern.
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