27 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
1
Austro-Hungarian foreign minister at Brest Litovsk peace talks states Teutons will accept Russian terms and recognize the Bolshevik government. Delegates expected to conclude general peace promptly with fair terms for all belligerents. Restoring Germanys lost colonies is essential to its program.
The Prince of Wales mail boat has not arrived in Sitka for 21 days amid high winds. Ranger Boat No 4 is to search for her while Auk Bay stormbound passengers are cared for. St Nicholas may retrieve mail and passengers from Auk Bay and Admiral Evans could be sent south from Juneau.
The report lists northbound sailings from Seattle for Aalmeda and City of Seattle potentially departing today, Alaska planned for next Tuesday, and Princess Sophia from Vancouver possibly delayed. Southbound sailings include Admiral Evans set for next Monday with possible delays.
Paris reports German forces attacked Verdun front near Meuse twice today and three times last night. They reached French lines in one assault but were driven back with heavy losses and many prisoners taken. The Kaiser’s special train left Mannheim an hour before British airmen wrecked the station Christmas Eve.
SAN FRANCISCO December 27 about 15,000 iron workers were affected by a strike ultimatum from the Iron Trades Council seeking a ten percent raise. They walked out of 250 foundries not tied to shipbuilding plants.
United States troops reportedly clash with Mexican bandits about 20 miles southwest of Marfa Texas after bandits loot a store and ranch and kill three people. The incident reflects ongoing border violence with authorities pursuing.
Emperor Yoshihito declared in a throne speech that Japan will aid the Allies to the fullest extent of resources. He praised close relations with Entente powers and urged more effective cooperation while preserving peace in the Orient.
London reports that Admiral Sir Roslyn Wemyss is appointed to succeed Sir John Jellicoe as first lord of the British Admiralty, signaling a major leadership change in naval command.
ETOCK QUOTATIONS NEW YORK, Dec. 27 Alaska Gold closed at 17 percent American Zine at 11 percent Butte and Superior at 15 percent China at 39 percent Nevada at 17 percent Ray at 21 percent Utah Copper at 76 percent.
New system adopted to provide cooked meals for homes of women and domestic workers drafted into national service. American Cooked Food Service opens first station soon with motor bus deliveries within a two mile radius. Plan promises cheaper home meals compared with individual family meals.
Nome dispatch reports British aviators downed eleven Teuton planes in a major air clash when the enemy attempted to bomb Treviso, sixteen miles north of Venice.
The British steamer City of Nagpur was wrecked at Delago Bay in Portuguese East Africa. Her cargo and all 259 passengers were saved in the incident.
reports from Geneva describe women and children begging for food on snow covered streets as shelters, while the wealthy enjoyed Christmas dinners. Many churches across the empire stayed closed due to fuel shortages, reflecting hardship during the holiday.
Seattle December 27 The halibut and cod fishermen from Juneau Ketchikan Seattle Vancouver and Tacoma have averted their strike by ratifying a compromise wage agreement offered by employers. Deep Sea Fishermen's Union officials say the Seattle union has approved a pact that grants increased wages and meets the main demands.
NEW ORLEANS December 27 Mayor Bellman announces Mardi Gras will be held without masks to prevent disguises that could hide German agents. This marks the first time the festival proceeds without the traditional masking feature.
At a large Juneau Commercial Association meeting in the Gastineau Hotel the focus was on boosting mail and boat service between Southeastern Alaska towns. A motion urged the secretary to telegraph Delegate Sulzer to press the Postmaster General to deny contracts to boats on the Sitka run and related ports that cannot properly handle passengers mail and freight. The association will wire General Man upon receiving his reply.
Seattle December 27 Mayor Hiram Gill announced he will run again for chief executive next spring despite disbarment proceedings filed yesterday He stated he expects victory and will campaign vigorously sharing details he has kept private
Ottawa reports the Canadian railways have been granted a fifteen percent increase on passenger rates and a ten percent rise on freight rates. The move expands rail service pricing as part of ongoing transportation adjustments.
Halifax in December reports a major explosion leaving more than 500 people blinded. Fund appeals issued urgently to support victims and provide land aid. Community mobilizes to assist those rendered homeless and in need of help.
The Halifax fire of December 6 caused over 1800 deaths and maimed more than 4,000. Property losses exceed 50 million dollars, leaving many homeless and destitute. Many children lost both parents. numerous others were severely injured and permanently blinded. Continued on page Bigiat.
The Shipping Board reports that more than 500000 working days and 20000 workers' labor were lost to the government ship building program due to strikes, during a solid month.
The Senate investigating military committee examined Quartermaster General Sharpe over shortages in clothing orders and execution. Senators charged he failed to follow up to ensure delivery. Rear Admiral Bowles told the congressional panel that the wooden-ship program was near a total failure.
New York December 27 stocks of all kinds surged as financial interests welcomed the president's order to commandeer all railways. Camp Dodge Iowa Brigadier General Getty reports another German plot to destroy U S food stores uncovered.
Washington December 27 The government will take over operation of the nation’s railways tomorrow at noon with William Gibbs McAdoo named director general. He will cut executives’ salaries and raise workers’ wages, seek Congress funding up to 200 million dollars for rolling stock, and may decide on government operation of express companies. Rail securities will yield no less than 4 percent while under government control, with excess dividends directed to the government.
Washington officials express pleasure with government action on December 27 and pledge full cooperation in every possible way to support the policy and its implementation.
New York December 27 reports that the government’s plan to take over the railways with guaranteed earnings caused a sensational advance in railroad securities. Shares rose as much as five to eighteen points above yesterday’s close, rebounding from historic lows.
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