Alaskan Hoax Girl Exposed After Glamorous Society Run
A Kansas City girl posed as Louise Sachen a rich Alaskan from a remote Koyukuk camp and captivated eastern society. Extensive photo features linked her to Alaska though she never left Kansas City her background is revealed as that of a laborer’s daughter exposing a widespread publicity hoax. Newspapers traced clues and she is dropped by former friends amid debunking coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
East
Louise Sachen
Koyukuk River
Northland
Barton
Philadelphia
Sher
Kansas City
Alaska
Japanese Forces May Land in France to Fight Germany
International News Service reports that Japan will enter the war on the Allies side and that a large Japanese force, possibly 250000 men, will land in France to fight the Germans on the Western Front. The move follows German submarine raids against Japanese shipping and signals strong Allied collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Germany
International News Service
Paris
Japan
Manchuria
Pune
Beebacs
Cternational
London
Parla
York
West Front
Fire Rips Pittsburg Businesses in Dual Blazes
A massive morning fire in Pittsburg destroys several large shops in the shopping district with losses exceeding two million dollars. Firefighters from the city and nearby areas gain control before a second blaze erupts in the wholesale district, prompting police patrols to curb possible arson.
Latin American nations approve league for peace
Secretary of State Tanning said all Latin American nations were consulted on President Wilson's plan for an international league to settle disputes and keep peace. A majority had approved in advance, with remaining countries to respond later. the note hints no belligerent opposition is implied. The Nome Bowling Club's row open from noon to midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
United States Protests Deportation of Belgian Workers
Washington, Jan 27. Official assurances were given that America will not abandon its protest against the deportation of Belgian workmen to Germany. With Germany's consent, American diplomats are investigating all conditions surrounding the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Minlever Havenith
America
Germany
Mardi Gras Notice Demands Costumes and Invites
The Arctic Brotherhood announces that entry to the Mardi Gras on Saturday evening requires costumes and presentation of invitations at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Arctic Brotherhood
Germany May Propose New Peace Plan Amid War Rumors
News wires report persistent chatter that Germany may unveil a new plan to end the war. Despite no official confirmation, indications from London Paris and other capitals suggest the Kaiser and allies seek a peace move even at the cost of pride and prizes. Ambassador Gerard’s Berlin dispatch is being studied by Washington officials as chatter grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
International News Service
New York
London
Paris
Switzerland
Copenhagen
Amsterdam
Washington
State Department
Gerard
Berlin
Lansing
Chicago
Rivers and Harbors Bill Passes with 32 Million appropriation
Washington wires report the rivers and harbors appropriation bill passed the House 221 to 182 carrying 32 million dollars for various improvements and projects. A committee plan to end pork in future bills was rejected. In Seattle a parallel note cites 105 thousand dollars for a harbor at Nome Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Congress
Seattle
Nome
Alaska
German Raider Still Active Near North Atlantic
International news from New York reports the German raider believed to be the St Theodore attacked and sunk a British merchant ship about six hundred miles east of Sandy Hook. Several allied vessels are thought to have been sunk in the same vicinity recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
New York
Atlantis
St. Theo
Dore
Sandy Hook
Films Sent by Mail to Candle Amusement Co
The Dream theater mailed a supply of films yesterday to Candle Amusement Company in the metropolis of the far north, where the company is enjoying good business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dream Theater
Candle
Candle Amusement Company
Far Morth
Snowslides Kill Miners Shutter Juneau A region
Three snow slides along Gastineau channel near Juneau cause multiple deaths Benjamin Grote Maurice Rasmussen confirmed killed others missing. Power lights fail across Juneau Douglas and Treadwell. Perseverance mines Alaska Gastineau company suspend operations as crews search for victims and repair begins. More slides feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perserverance
Alaska Gastineau Company
Germans Hold Fast on Hill 304 Report
The notice says that for forty eight hours after the hill was recaptured Germans faced heavy artillery and repeated infantry assaults, all failing to regain the advantage they had secured.
United States Torpedo Boat Reported On Fire
A navy department dispatch from Washington reports a United States torpedo boat on fire after desperate attacks by forces from the Orient. The vessel's name is not given and Hill 204 on the Long Island approach faces continued assault from nearby points.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gastineau
Prosser’s
South Atlantic
Penn
Pittsburg
League For Peace
Juneau
United States Torpedo Boat
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!