26 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1917
Page
1
Vilshalmer Stefansson and his party arrived at Fort Yukon Alaska as the naval department received an official message. The note offered no details on their purpose or outcome of the visit.
Settled December 26 report notes the Victoria start on June 17, 1913 aboard the Karruck. After a Arctic wreck and a year’s new boat, he likely wintered on Melville Island and failed the Northeast Passage. Stefansson believed a continent lay westward due to currents and wildlife, and he is said to have sighted land on a prior voyage and discovered the blonde Eskimo.
Washington December 26 John Skelton Williams comptroller of the currency is discussed as probable federal railway administrator if President Wilson acts. If Williams is not chosen Secretary McAdoo would undertake the work while remaining Treasury secretary and surrounding himself with railway men as the President moves to study railways for war aid.
Arsenals to make and repair all ordnance used by the American army are in use in plans for bases established in France. Every area all guns large and small from the trench lines are being relined and refitted to relieve the guns wounded by the fighting.
Americans in World War I camps train at French and American posts and guard ocean lanes from submarines during a war Christmas. It is the fourth war Christmas for European belligerents, with Jerusalem and Bethlehem under Christian hands for the first time in 190 years. Military actions mostly pause as Italy resists Teuton efforts to breach lines.
On December 26 American troops in France capitulated to Santa Claus as they received gifts. They commandeered the YMCA hut to erect a large Christmas tree for French children, with sentries keeping nearby kids away while soldiers stacked the hall and tree with presents and toys for all.
With the American Army four soldiers including two officers and two sergeants were injured when their car skidded from the road and overturned. The injured are attached to Pershing's aviation section.
A U S soldier was discovered with his throat cut. Official reports say the man was likely killed in cold blood after capture, as German forces overwhelmed the guard at the post.
In France, General Pershing forwards Christmas greetings from the expeditionary American force. The troops renew pledges to the cause of world democracy across ranks, signaling unity and resolve amid ongoing wartime duties.
An official bulletin reports German forces ejecting women and children from homes into the snow and converting houses into quarters for soldiers and war materials, while December coverage contrasts the American sentry murder with past Filipino incidents.
Chicago Dec 26 A formal agreement names John E Williams fuel administrator for Illinois as sole arbitrator of labor differences between the packing houses and their employees. Williams signed the agreement today with Williams noted as the arbiter.
Alaska Gold closed at 17 percent American Zine at 1014 Butte and Superior at 14s China at 38 Nevada Copper at 17 Ray at 20 Utah Copper at 71 percent.
On the Western front German guns bombard the Meuse right bank near Verdun while troops move from the Eastern front, violating Russian armistice prohibitions. Italian units recapture positions on the Assago Plateau and on the Asiago Plateau, Del Rosa and Monte Val Bella, as German fire later recaptures them.
Rome reports via official bulletin that Italian positions on the Asiago Plateau were recaptured by German forces. In the Teuton counterattacks the Italians could not hold.
Seattle December 26 Sam Bradford night watchman of the Pacific Coast steel gray reports two loiterers fired at him shortly after midnight. He was not injured. The men fled the scene after firing the shots.
Mexicans crossed the border and raided Candelaria in Texan territory robbing the mail stage and looting sacks. They hanged “Mickey” Welch, an American stage driver, in a doorway. Two Mexican passengers aboard were reportedly shot. American troops are in pursuit.
A Greek government note urges Greek nationals in the United States to enlist in the American armed forces. It promises rewards from Greece for supporting the American cause.
Washington December 26 an investigation of the railways under the Cummins resolution will begin before the Senate next Saturday.
Washington December 26 The government warns new fish foods must meet official standards to gain recommendations. Leather shortages are eased by fish skins with samples shown by Secretary Tedfield. Shark whale porpoise and grey fish leather prove useful in various applications.
Sacramento dispatch reports a letter promising nine bombs under the executive mansion the Capitol and police station unless 50000 dollars is placed on a rock pile near Oakland by Monday.
SAN FRANCISCO Dec 26 The California Sea Products Company and Victoria Whaling Company have been granted permission to run whale canning plants along the coast and plan to produce 30 000 cases annually.
Cleveland authorities disclose a plot by German agents to contaminate Red Cross bandages to poison Americans and allies. Government agents hunt the culprits and protect victims in the wake of the exposed plan.
Washington dispatch reports Nevada Senator Francis G. Newlands died on Monday after a long political career. He served in the Senate for years and was a prominent figure in Western politics. The death prompts tributes from colleagues and plans for formal senatorial notices.
Venice December 26 The American Red Cross Society distributed holiday gifts in the Italian trenches along the lower Piave river by the American consul at Venice.
United States government reveals evidence that I W W Bolshevik and Irish agitators abroad allied with Germany may seek a global peace plan to topple the social order. The disclosure follows the seizure of munitions aboard the Russian freighter Shilka from Vladivostok now guarded at a Pacific port after multiple arrests. A Petrograd dispatch notes Germany has asked to delay response until January 24.
London reports Petrograd dispatches claim Bolshevik authority is collapsing due to widespread drunkenness, food shortages, and worker reluctance to produce. Notes soldiers refusing to advance, sparing Ukrainians, and Cossacks disarming troops, while rank and file view leaders as German hirelings.
Petrograd reports Bolsheviki headquarters received news of a Romanian plot against King Ferdinand. The same dispatch says Bolsheviki forces defeated 6,000 troops under General Korniloff.
Washington on December 26 reported that the United States government will not object to agitation that does not hinder the war, stating it never intended war emergencies to justify suppressing free speech and public dissent.
Petrograd reports the Bolshevik leadership will dispatch special representatives to belligerent and neutral nations to promote internationalist propaganda. Two million rubles have been allocated for the effort.
London December 26 reports negotiations between Russia and Germany were set to resume after a Monday postponement to allow German preparations. The exact venue and schedule remained unclear as officials prepared for new talks on war termination terms.
Captain Boris Dogal of the Russian freighter Shilka disputes reports that the ship carried funds for I W W members in the United States and denies a crew mutiny. He states the munition found by U S marines was loaded when the vessel served as a naval craft.
Washington reports the Senate military committee adopted a resolution urging Secretary Baker to ascertain conditions at once by wire and supply the troops. All government red tape and routine are ordered suspended if needed to purchase supplies from sources nearest the camps.
Washington announces the first use of new draft machinery General Crow der issued orders mobilizing a unit of 1000 bricklayers for General Pershing's forces. The action signals a broader mobilization effort amid ongoing war needs and manpower demands.
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