KERENSKY GOVERNMENT OVERTHROWN BY MAXIMILLISTS
London, Nov. 8.—Premier Kerensky lias been de
posed the Maximillists have obtained control of Petro
grad, and have issued a proclamation saying the new
government will propose immediate peace.
The Semi Official Russian News Agency announces
the Maximillists were assisted by the Petrograd garri
son, which mode possible the coupe d’etat without
bloodshed. Leon Trotsky, president of the central ex^
ecutive committee of the Petrograd council of soldieis
and workmen’s delegates, read a declaration to the ef
fect that the provisional government is no longer in
existence, and that some of its members had been ar
rested. The preliminary parliament has been dissolved.
Washington, Nov. 8. —The fall of Premier Kerensky,
and the collapse of his provisional government, is re
garded here as threatening Russia with civil war, which
her friends hoped to see averted. I he state depai t
ment, being entirely without official advices of its own,
is silent, wishing to avoid making any statement until
the situation can be accurately assessed upon a basis of
intimate reports from American Ambassador Francis.
London, Nov. 9.—Telegrams reaching Amsterdam
from German sources say the Russian army at the north
front has joined the Maximallist government, and is
marching to Petrograd.
Petrograd, Nov. 9.—A member of revolutionary mil
itary committee said that on Wednesday, ex-Premier
Kerensky, at Gatchina, addressed six thousand soldiers
on the way from the front to Petrograd, following
which the soldiers held a conference and decided not to
proceed for the time being.
The congress of soldiers’and workmen’s delegates
today appealed to the Russian army to protect the rev
olution against imperial attempts until the new govern
ment had obtained a democratic peace.
Petrograd, Nov. 3. — “Having entered the war early,” declared
Premier Kerensky today, “Russia is worn out by the strain, and
the other nations of the allies must help shoulder the burtlen of
the war.” He also stated that Russian public opinion at the
present is agitated over the question; “Where is the British fleet,
now that the German fleet is in the Baltic sea?”
“The world must not lose faith in the Russian revolution.”
Kerensky further stated, “because it is a matter of an economic
nature entirely, and it will take years of incessant toil to build up
and develop a stable government.” He also took occasion to re
mind the allies that Russia, in the early stages of the war, had
saved both France and England from destruction. The premier
said that America could be most useful at the present by helping
to send boots, leather, iron and money, but no troops, because the
difficulties of transportation are too great.
Petrograd, Nov. 6.—Premier Kerensky, through his secretary,
commenting today upon his recent statement of Russia’s present
attitude, asserted that Russia was still doing her utmost to carry
on the war, and protested against any other interpretation of his
utterances.
The Russian war office announces that Russian troops frater
nized yesterday with German soldiers in the Vishneff sector.
Petrograd, Nov. 7.—Premier Kerensky has won the first round
0f'the struggle with the Maxi mil lists for control of the capital
city. Petrograd is guarded with troops loyal to the premier. The
working classes have been cut ofl from the main part of the city
by disconnecting the bridges.
ITALIAN FRONT
ITALIAN
Rome, Nov. 9.—The Italians are still holding back
the Austro-Germans by rear guard actions, while the
main body of troops is establishing itself in positions
which have been chosen for resistance, says today’s
official statement. The inter-allied military committee
has arranged for new leadership of the Italian army,
although Gen. Cadorna will be given a place on the
committee.
Italian Military Zone, Nov. 9.—Both British and
French troops are going toward the front. French and
British representatives held a conference of two hours
today with the Italian king.
Rome, Nov. fj.—The Germans have crossed the Tagliamento
river. The war office announces that the Austro-Gerinan pres
sure against the Italian line has been intensified.
Rome, Nov. 6.—The war office this morning reported that the
Italians have been compelled to evacuate the mountainous region j
and plains of Northern Italy, in order to establish their new
lines. The evacuated territory is now occupied by the enemy.
Italian Army Headquarters, Nov. C.—The crossing of the Tag
liamento river by a considerable force of the enemy should occa
sion no surprise, the stream now being frozen. The last reports
indicate that the Austro-German troops are concentrating on the
Italian left wing, and exerting heavy pressure there.
Rome, Nov. 7.—It is officially announced that the Italians have
withdrawn in good order from the Tagliamento river toward
Livenza.
According to reports brought to the pope by the archbishop
of Udine, the Austro-Germans began pillaging and burning the
citv upon their arrival in Udine.
GERMAN
Berlin, Nov. 9.—The Austro German forces in Italy
are overcoming the resistance of the Italian rear guard,
and are advancing toward the Piave river, announces
the war office.
Berlin, Nov. 5.—Austro-German troops have crossed the Tag
liamento river, taking six thousand prisoners. The war office re
ports that they are advancing toward the west.
Berlin, Nov. 6.—The German general staff makes the an
nouncement today that the Italian line on the 'lagliamento ri\er
has been won by the Austro-German forces, ffhe Italians have
evacuated the entire line along the river to the Adriatic coast.
Beriin. Nov. 7.—The Austro-Germans are continuing their
pursuit of the Italians and have taken more prisoners, according
to an official statement issued this evening.
BRITISH
London, Nov. A dispatch from Vienna today asserts that
Emperor Karl of Austria had crossed the Tagliamento river with
liis troops at Codriopo.
AMERICAN
Washington, Nov. 8.—A cablegram from Home states th*
Italian. British and French troops are now gathering on pre-es
tablished lines.
FRENCH FRONT
AMERICAN
Washington, Nov. 5.—According to dispatches from General
Pershing, trenches held by American forces were raided by Ger
mans who advanced under protection of a heavy barrage of fire
before daylight on November .'5. Three Americans were killed
and five wounded in this action.
While American troops were in possession of a salient for In
struction, they were cut off by a heavy bombardment from Ger
man artilleiy, but fought gamely, and captured one prisoner
The enemy’s loss is not known.
Those killed in the trench raid were Privates Thomas F. En
ri'ght of Pittsburg, Pa., James B. Gresham of Evansville, Ind.,
and Merle I). Ray of Glidden, Iowa.
American Headquarters in France, Nov. 0.— Details of the en
gagement in which American soldiers were killed disclose evi
dence of terrible hand-to-hand fighting against far superior num
bers. Pistols, grenades, knives and bayonets were freely used.
In one section of the trench an American private was engaged
with two German with bayonets. He was then lost sight of until
the raiders had retired, when his dead body was found on the
spot. Another American was killed by a blow on the head with
the butt of a rifle from above. The Germans left the trench as
soou as possible, taking their dead and wounded with them.
FRENCH
Paris, Nov. 8.—The French attacked Schvenholz, in Larralne,
today, and brought back 150 prisoners.
BELGIAN FRONT
BRITISH
London, Nov. 7.—The Germans stand with their
backs to Roulers, in West Flanders, evidently deter
mined to make their stand at this place, the most im
portant base, until the last vestige of hope disappears.
The British forces are within five miles of the city, and
the capture of Roulers would seriously menace Ostend
and Zeebrugge, the German submarine bases.
London, Nov. 8.—A dispatch from Zurich says that Germany
has called her last reserves to the colors to make a final effort on
the western front before American help becomes effective.
TURKISH FRONT
BRITISH
London, Nov. 7.—The capture of Gaza by General
A lien by's expeditionary force in Palestine is announced
today. Further to the east, the entire Turkish south
line of defenses, from Beersheba to Telesheria, have
also been taken.
London, Nov. 8.—War-ofiice reports indicate a general retire
ment northward of the Turkish forces in Palestine.
CURRENT TOPICS!
OF THE DISTRICT
The Flat-creek dredge closed down
on Wednesday, November 7, owing to
the severe cold weather. The pay
streak, where the last work was being
done, was 1100 feet wide. The dredge
is now being dismantled and swung
into position for the winter.
The Otter-creek dredge closed down
Sunday night, November 4, and was
likewise dismantled. It was working
on the Green fraction when it closed
down. The work on this fraction
will be finished early next spring,
after which, operations will begin on
two above bench.
The Black-creek dredge had its last
Cleanup Wednesday, November 7, and
suspended operations; they have
started to dissemble the gold ship. It
will be moved to one below Otter
creek, during the winter, and will
work from the lower end of one below
to Discovery claim, which will take
all next summer. Then the dredge
will be moved to Slate creek.
The two new tractor roads have
been finished. The Kilgore road,
which is thirteen miles long, was com
pleted at a cost of $6,000. The Yukon
Gold Company’s road, which is only
eight miles long, is said to have cost
about the same. The Kilgore wood
will be hauled first. Abe Audette has
gone out with a crew of men to yard
it. The tractor will make a trial trip
over this road in a few days, and will
start hauling by the 20th, snow per
mitting. The tractor and sleds are
the property of the Yukon Gold Com
pany. Six to nine sides will be used.
The tractor will run four miles an
hour. It is expected that two trips
will be made every twenty-four hours.
£> Feli Shoes
Stfirs. Chittlck, Flat
each trip averaging fifty cords, j
Mr. Kilgore hopes to move 3,000 cords, j
while the company expects to move ■
from 4,000 to 7,000 cords.
Tivo Uotila, last Wednesday, sold
his restaurant and saloon to Charlie
Match. Although the sale has gone
through. Match will not take posses-1
sion until January first, on account of
the saloon property.
Last week Johnnie Beaton bought |
Arthur Mallett’s dog team.
Dave Bolger had a very painful
accident about two weeks ago. While j
working on the Black-creek dredge
he caught the forefinger of his loft;
hand in one of the gears, and mashed
it so badly that it was at first thought j
it would have to be cut off. The doc
tor, however, now entertains the hope
that it can be saved.
J. E. Riley was confined to his bed
several days recently, with the grippe.
Peter Miscovitch and family have
moved into their new home, which
he has just completed at Discovery.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dawson have
moved into their new cabin on Discov
ery bench claim.
The Shaller family has moved from
Discovery to Flat for the winter.
Their cabin is now occupied by Arthur
Mallett.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Larson have
moved back to their winter home at
Flat City.
Mrs. Gus Christoph was a Discov
ery visitor on Wednesday afternoon.
The bunk house and mess bouse of
J. E. Riley are now being moved to
one above bench claim.
William Hanlon is back in Dr. Reed’s
hospital. Mr. Hanlon was burned on
May 26, while working on the big
dredge. The ground where thawing
was being done gave way under his
right foot, ietting him down into the
boiling water and steam, scalding the
right limb from the kneedowD. After
six months’ time the member is still
unhealed and he will probably be in
the hospital a month longer. His con
valescence is looked forward to by his
many friends.
Alec Toff is also in Dr. Reed’s hos
pital suffering from a broken ankle.
The accident occurred on October 14,
while he was working for Dave Strand
berg at the head of Flat creek. A j
boulder fell from above, inflicting tlie
painful injury.
Mrs. Van Kirk, at present residing
at the power plant, has been ill for j
several weeks. She is recovering un
der the care of Dr. Behla.
Eddie Golden is confined to Dr.
Behla’s hospital, suffering from rheu
matism.
Charlie Farrey is in the Behla hos
pital.
Dr. Behla has his new hospital com
pleted. Electric lights and an X ray
machine have been installed. Ihe
lighting system and color scheme have
been skillfully arranged to induce rest
and comfort for the patients.
Ed True left last Sunday for the
Kuskokwim.
Tom Killea and Dennie Parrent are
leaving for Crooked creek, in the Kus
kokwim, in a few days.
Those who will be leaving over the
trail in the next week or so for the
outside, are as follows: Tom O. Har
ling, who has not been outside for 18
years; Ivan Wales, Charlie Jackson,
Sam Hobbs, Louis and Bert Vig, John
Stalsmark, Jim Purney, Jim Burke,
Ed King, Joe Owens, Al Walsh,
Jimmie Walsh, and Silas McConagie.
Si Atwell has been spending a few
days at Discovery the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jasper are mov
ing from Discovery to Flat City for
the winter.
Guy Geraghty and family have
moved into their new home at Flat.
Grouse are reported to be more
numerous this year
WIRELESS WAVES
(From Bulletin of Nov. 8)
American ship Rochester was torpe
doed, four Americans being killed and
fourteen missing. The survivors
reached the Irish coast.
Max Lucke, editor of the Portland,
(Ore.) Deutsches Zeitung, has been in
terned for the period of the war for
unpatriotic utterances.
Secretary of Labor Wilson arrived at
Los Angeles today to make an effort
for the settlement ol the Pacific coast |
telephone operatives’ strike.
Genera! Greene, of Camp Lewis, has
given the Seattle authorties a few more
d tys’ time in which to clean up the
town.
A cablegram from Stockholm says
the German squadron has arrived off
Helsingfors.
The members of the American com
mission to the Allied conference ar
rived in London today.
The 1917 corn crop of the United
States is sixty-six million bushels
greater than ever before.
A._
I. W. W.'S ATTACK
SOLDIERS OR TRAIN
Marysville, Cal., Nov. 5.—Twenty
five armed I. W. W.’s attacked a train
carrying United States troops on the
Western Pacific railway in Feather
River Canyon. They succeeded in cut
ting off two coaches from the train,
and were only beaten off after a stub
born fight with the soldiers using
clubs as weapons.
BRAZIL TO ADOPT
VIGOROUS MEASURES:
Rio de Janeiro, Nov.—All measures
recommended to the Brazilian congress
by the president as reprisals against
German aggression, were agreed to by
a committee of the chamber of depu
ties. The measures include the nulli
fication of all contracts, the cancelatioD
of all concessions and charters, and
the enforcement of laws designed to
cripple Germany commercially.
AUSTRIANSARRESTED
Seattle, Nov. 6.—Twenty-three men,
mostly Austrian laborers who have
been employed on the Alaska railroad,
were arrested by federal authorities
upon the arrival of the steamer Ala
meda at this port today, charged with
having failed to register.
MITCHEL DOWNED
IN NEW YORK CITY
New York, Nov. 7.—In the city
election yesterday, not including
the uncounted soldier vote, Can
didate Hyland’s plurality is 150,
; 000 votes — being the greatest
ever given a mayor. Mitcheland
Hillquit received but 7,000 votes
each. The pre-election strength
of Socialist Candidate Hillquit
failed to materialize at the ballot
box.
Woman suffrage carried by 80,
000 votes.
Cincinnati, Nov. 7. — Woman
suffrage was defeated in Ohio by
80,000 plurality.
Albuquerque, Nov. 7.—State
wide prohibition carried in New
Mexico at yesterday’s election.
San Francisco, Nov. 7.-—At
the election yesterday a former
“Schmitzite” was elected a mem
ber of the board of county super
visors.
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Camp Lewis, Wash., Nov. 6.—Col.
Sayville, head of the military police,
has charged Mayor Gill of Seattle with
having hampered his men in their in
vestigations of German activity against
the prosecution of the war.
Fur Goats Repaired
Fur Sewing
Dog Moccasins
MRS, L, G. THORNTON
Gold Street, Flat