TEUTONS REPULSED
HEAVELY BY SERBS
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GENEVA, Oct. 20.—Dispatches from
nil Balkan sources Indicate that
the invading Teutonic army has re
ceived a heavy repulse at the hands of
the Serbs at some point in the north
ern hills below the capital. The dis
patches say that the Germans were
compelled to retreat In the face of
terrific assaults and have suffered great
losses.
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them at Holt's Cash Store.
REPORTED TEUTONS
RETREATING; SERBIA
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N'ORTHSHABA, Russia, Oct. 20.—
The Teuton armies operating in north
ern Serbia are retreating in disorder
following an overwhelming attack of
the Serbian forces, according to In
formation arriving from Rukharest this
morning. The Germans are said to
have been treated to a surprise at
tack which resulted in their complete
discom titure.
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get the October Fair.
CLAIMS destruction
or MAOV SHIPS
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NEW YORK, Oct. 18.—Minister von
Bernstorff announces today the re
ceipt ol' an official communication from
Berlin stating that German submarines
have recently sunk twenty three ves
sels, including four allied transports
on the Mediterranean sea, news of
which has been suppressed by the al
lied authorities.
ITALY DECLARES
WAR ON BULGARA
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ROME, Oct. in. A formal declara
tion war was issued by the Italian
go\ eminent against Bulgaria today on
the grounds that Bulgaria was acting
in a manner hostile to Italian Intereets
In aiding and abetting her enemies.
It was also announced that an army
wlil soon be ready to send to Mace
donia probably to aid the allied forces
uOu lighting with the Serbs.
SUBMARINE SINKS FRENCH
PASSENGER STEAMER
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PARIS, Oct. 18.—One of the worst
dls isters sufitied by the French mer
el.Mil marine was recorded today with
the announcement from Marseilles
• hot the French passenger steamer
Admiral Hamleln has been torpedoed
and :-unk off the western coast by an
unknown submarine with a total of
seventy-one lives lost a portion of
which were passengers.
MISS HAPGOOD RELEASED.
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SEATTLE, Oct. 18.—Miss Hapgood
the young woman held by the police
pending an investigation of the pe
culiar death of Professor Norman
Kent, has been releaeed following the
coroner's Inquest. It was decided that
the music teacher's death was caused
by heart dilation.
RUSSIA PLACES
WAR CONTRACT
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NEW YORK, Oct. 1,—The distribu
ter) of a seven hundred and fifty mil
inn dollar war contract from Russia
for munitions und supplies which lias
been awarded tills country was an
nounced today The Bradley Con
struction Company were awarded the
munitions contract which totals fifty
millions of dollars and Includes one
trillion rifles and cartridges. This is
the largest order so far received In
the United States from Russia.
GHIGAGO EDITOR
TO JOIN SERBS
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CHICAGO, Oct. 19.—John R. Balan
dech, a leader among the Serbs In
this country and editor of a leading
Slavonian paper, announces his inten
tion of proceeding to Serbia to aid his
country in her struggle against the
Teutons. Balandech addressed a large
body of bis countrymen today declar
ing that the fight Serbia is making
against overwhelming odds should
cause every Serb to return and Join
I the army of his country against the
lGerman and Austrian forces.
NFRVY BANDITS
ROB TRAIN; N, Y,
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NEW YORK, Oct. 19.—A gang of
nervy bandits In autos held up and
i bed the baggage car of a West
' Shore train at an early hour this
morning at a point almost within the
city limits. The loot obtained was in
considerable.
Prizes will be given for the best
dressed doll at the October Fair and
all little girls are invited to participate
Prizes on exhibition at Zehner’s.
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LONDON, Oct. 20.—Speculation as
to tile underlying reason for the res
ignation of Sir Edward Carson was set
cmTclaimantT
CAN PRESERVE
THEIR RIGHTS
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Washington, uct. is,—secretary |
La lie announced today that claimants
i i Alaska coal lands can preserve theii I
rights to collect the deposits fees paid ,
in on coal claims by filing a re'en
quishment of their claims against tin
coal lands take up before the depart
mental ruling, if same is died before
i n tuber 20.
LARGEST COLD
SHIPMENT
RECEIVED
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NEW YORK, Oct. ly.- -The latest ■
shipment uf gold from England, which '
arr'ved here today, is said to be the j
lirgtst so fur received The consign
ment which was sent to .Morgan &. I
i'"., consists chiefly of British sov- 1
ereigns worth twenty-five million dol
lais.
LOCAL NEWS
•
Although the majority of dredges
are closed down It is ascertained that
the Wild Goose and Hiue Goose dredges
in the Council district are still run
ning and will continue as long as the
weather permits.
Reports from Golovin this morning
state that the ice has left the bay.
This news has caused the people who
are contemplating leaving for the j
Koyuk to become optimistic that they
may be able to get up the Koyuk for a
considerable distance.
Messages from Candle today state j
that the Candle people who have been (
caught in the northern town because j
of the failure of the Silver Wave to
arrive, have decided to come over
land. A! Winkler departed from Can
dle yesterday morning at 10 a. m. with
a four horse team loaded with the fol
lowing: Ivor Johnson, E. E. Pierce, H.
Xavier, R. Sundquist, G. Sundquist, D.
Rathenberg, E. A. Bennet, R. Senski
and M. Green. The party will come
by way of the Inmachuk and Lane's
Landing.
TOOLIN’S SLAYER CAPTURED.
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20.—Harry
Duncan, the slayer of Police Sergeant
'Toolln, was captured today after a
hard chase In the hills near Mount
! Lowe. Duncan did not offer to put up
' , tight and was taken Into custody
| without trouble. __
at rest today by his announcement in
the house of commons that the reason
la., in a divergence of views in re
gard to near eastern affairs. It is
now rumored that A Bonar Law is
.-I ueduled to succeed in the
event of the ivturnment of Premier
Asij tilth. The condition of the latter
is reported to be somewhat improved
today although the minister can not
take uii his duties for some time.
Lloyd George held a lengthy confer
ence with Bonar Law this morning and
was later received by King George in
private audience. No details of what |
was under consideration have been '
i .’ll out.
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LONDON, Oct. 19.—It is announced J
thin Major General Charles .Mc.Mich- [
ael Monroe will temporarily succeed
General Hamilton In the command of i
tlie British forces stationed at the '
Dardanelles, it is stated that General!
Hamilton will return home to report j
ttie conditions to the war authorities. !
i his is the statement given out to the
public but it is believed that Hamilton
lias been recalled as a result of the j
resent dissensions in the cabinet as
it is Know'll that several members were !
i.stile to Ills plan of conducting the
campaign.
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GERMAN IRANSPORf
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COPENHAGEN, Oct. tld. A British
submarine sunk a German steamship
loaded witli soldiers destined for tlie
Baltic provinces of Russia today, ac
cording to advices arriving here from
Laaland. It is also reported that an
American vessel, the Pernambuceo has
been sunk by the British but. the truth
of the matter lias not been ascertained
MEXICAN BANDITS
ROB BORDER TRAIN
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BROWNSVILLE, Oct. 19.—Mexican
bandits held up and robbed a St. Loulo
and San Francisco passenger train at
Olmite, seven miles north of here
early today and succeeded in making a
clean g' taway after killing two and
wounding three of the occupants.
Following the stopping of the train
tlie Mexicans, a battle occurred
between the robbers and train emplov
c s reinforced by a few pnsengers. Tin
Mexicans were at work in a forv. 1
car when attacked by Conductor H.
' Morran and Harry Watts, a ranch
lor. In the fusillade of shots which
followed, both Watts and the con
doctor were wounded, the former ser
miHly. Dr. E. S. McCann, a Cameron
county physician, was also fatally
shot. H. H. Kendall, the engineer of
the train was killed by the robbers
following his refusal to halt at the
demand of the Mexican leader. Ttie
other person killed was a T’nlted
States cavalryman whose name Is un
inown. Following the holdup the
Mexicans retreated across the brirder.
DISMISS CASE
AGAINST TAGGART
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INDIANAPOLIS, Oc. 19.—The case
against Tom Taggart charged with
complicity in the Indianapolis elec
tion frauds was dismissed today on
motion of the public prosecutor. The
cases of the remainder of these against
whom indictments were returned were
ordered continued until the December
term of court.
A. P. A. Service.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.—Following
tn. granting of recognition in the
Carranza government, President Wil
n has declared an embargo on ship
ments of arms and ammunition to
Mexico, this morning. The executive
I as signed i supplementary order,
however, which excepts the Carranza
government from the embargo and
permits munitions to go through tn
I'ini unhampered by the prohibition.
The embargo therefore applies only to
he factions which are opposed to the
government which the United States
bus recognized, Tiie president’s ac
ii *n in granting recognition to Car
ranza and then shutting off the arms
and war supplies of his enemies is
interpreted as expressing his Intention
"f helping to put an end to the fight
ing' in the neighbor republic.
MANY KILLED
IN EXPLOSION
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PARIS, ii. t 30.—Many women were
killed inil injured today when a large
government factory was blown up. The
women were a" workers In the estab
lishment. The cause of the explosion
is unknown.
gakranza
FORMALLY
RfcCOUNIZtu
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 19—(.Delayed '
in transmission) General Carranza \
was formally recognized us the heaj |
of the exiting government In Mexico t
•dn> It was staled at the state de- t
partrnent that representatives of the ^
Failed States will soon be dispatched a
to Mexico City. it
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SKATTLK, Oct. 19. The announce- :
mint was made today that the big
Moatiii r Kansas City, formerly owned
;,y I lie I'nlon Iron Works of San
Francisco has been purchased by the
\iaska Steamship Company for the
Southwestern Alaska trade. The deal
is not completed hut is held In abey
ance pending a dry dock examination.
The Kansas City is a modern steel
steamship of 3,679 gross tons, is 337
feet In length and carries a crew of
sixty-four people.
FOUR KILLED ID
NERD-DR COLLISION
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OKLAHOMA CITY. Oct. 19.—Four
i
, wet'- killed and many injured
i! i la id-on collision of two Rock
.ml trains mar Chickasaw this af
t ■ ri i-n Afallui to observe signals
-aid to in- tin- cause of the fatality.
ATTEMPT ROBBERY:
IN RIVER TUNNEL
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NKV\ VOHK, Oct. 19.- Har.dlts at
■,.inl.t d to rob an American express
train it llu entrance to one of the
river tunnels last night but were frus- j
tinted by the crew. The train was
;ii i ded with gold and Jewelry oh|V-f
cents that would have been a fat haul
to the robbers bad they been more
successful. This was the second at
tempt to rub a trntn within sight of
the city within tweny-four hours.
MAKING PLANS
FOR DISPLAY
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19.—The
fair management are completing pre
parations for " ICdison day" which oc
curs day after tomorrow. The elec
trical display to be given in his honor
will be one of the most magnificent
displays of this character ever seen
and will embrace practically every
feature of electrical Illumination at
l present known.
' | Natural Consequences .
Permancy, Solidity and square dealing lead to confidence Your
confidence in us lead to maintaining an ever increasing patronage
Experimenting with untried goods and false represantation from un
scrupulous dealears lead to regrets.
The conclusion is very evident that you should patronize us as
we have satisfactory served you and hava that advantage of know
ing how to take care of you in the future. And you will have the satis
faction of making your selection from a complete up to date stock of
groceries that are first class in every respect sold at lowest prices.
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS. tiEALHjUARTERS FOR IMPORTED DELICACIES.
CARSON GIVES REASON
i FOR HIS RESIGNATION
WILSON LAKES ACTIVE MEASURES
PASSENGER SHOES
SWITCH ENGINE
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■j111.1ET, uct. la.—a Chicago and
.Wiuii passenger train crashed into a
>iud engine while traveling at a speed
ur forty miles per hour today with the
result tliat the switeh engine was
w recked, the engine of the passenger
del ailed and one of the passengers,
•vlrs. Randolph Taylor of Cai.fornia
had her breast bone broken by being
thrown from her seat. Many others
suffered severe bruises but none were
badly injured. The train was heavily
loaded at the time and the absence of
totalities Is considered miraculous.
DECIDED LULL IN
WESTERN OPERATION
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PARIS, Uct. 20.—War office reports
oday indicate a decided lull in opera
ions along the western front for the
jast two days. Artii'ery engagements
ire in progress at several points but
here have been but few infantry ac
inus it is believed that both armies
ire taking a rest from the terrific ex
ertions of the past weeks when fight
ing has been carried on at maximum
Intensity The bulletins since Monday
have contained hardly a hint of de
cided action at any point. The wea
tlu-r is again bad and rain Is falling
along the entire line.
BULGARS TAKE EGEPALONKA.
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SOFIA, Oct. 20.—War office reports
today chronicle the capture of Kge
p.ilonka by the Bulgarian forces in
■ astern Serbia. it is also officially
reported that the Bulgarian troops
have succeeded in cutting the rall
i. ..id communications betweetn the
Serbians and Salonika, the landing
place of the allies. The allied forces
are thus cut off from all communica
tion with their base and will be Iso
lated with the Serbians.
MORAN KNOCKS OUT COFFEE.
A. P. A. Service.
NEW YORK, Oct. 20.—Frank Moran
j knocked out Jimmy Coffey In the ninth
round of their go before the Manhat
tan Athletic Club lats night. Moran Is
j now the only logical contender for the
| heavyweight title.
SUFFRAGE DOWN IN
NEW JERSEY
PRINCETON, Oct. 20—Suffrage
was defeated by a majority of nearly
seventy thousand at the polls today.
WILSON TO LAUNCH
DEFENSE CAMPAIGN
NOVEMBER FOURTH
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 18.—It Is re
ported from the White House today
that the president has decided to open
the compalgn for his national defense
program In a speech before the Man
hattan Club of New York no Novem
ber 4.
M'ADOO WILL VISIT
NORTHWEST
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SEATTLE. Oct. 19.—Secretary Mc
Adoo wired today from Montello, Nev.,
announcing that he will visit Seattle
anad the northwet before returning to
the east.
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