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PRESIDENT’S NOTE
CALMLY DISCUSSED
BERLIN, June 16.—High officials here state that the United States
“need not be apprehensive regarding Germany s reply to President
Wilson’s recent note. The answer has not yet been prepared, and pos
sibly will not be sooner than two weeks, awaiting the arrival of Dr.
Antone Meyer Gerhard, the secret messenger from the German em
bassy at Washington.
The American note was forwarded to Kaiser Wilhelm at the Galician
front. The Berlin newspapers generally comment more or less on
the document. The mediation offer of President Wilson finds a warm
welcome. The newspapers, however, insist that America should cut off
the supplies of arms and ammunition to Germany s enemies. The resig
nation of Secretary of State Bryan baffles the understanding of the Ger
man press.
American Ambassador Pleased
BERLIN. June 1 7.—United States Ambassador Gerard expresses
^ratification at the attitude of the American newspapers in favor of
peace. He will have a conference with Emperor William before the
American renlv is sent.
Insist on Change of Plans of British
WASHINGTON, June 12.—President Wilson has sent a note to
Great Britain insisting upon a change of operation of the blockade of
the German coast so as to conform to the principles of international
law, which forbid interference to the trade in non-contraband articles
passing to and from belligerent countries.
Early Reply Not Expected
WASHINGTON, June 16.—Three weeks are expected to elapse be
fore a reply to President Wilson’s note is received from Germany.
Pending the reply, the administration is preparing data for a note to
the allies with reference to interference with neutral commerce.
Kaiser’s Spokesman Embarks
NEW YORK., June 12.—Dr. Dernberg, the supposed mouthpiece of
Emperor William in America, whose mission was the formation of pub
lic opinion in America favorable to the German cause, sailed today for
Berlin.
Emissary Arrives
BERLIN, June 18.—Dr. Gerhard, personal emissary of the German
ambassador to the United States, has arrived here and has begun a
series of conferences with government officials regarding America.
SUBMARINE AND AERIAL DISASTERS
LONDON, June 17.—The British steamship Strathnirn has been
torpedoed off the Sciliy islands, with the loss of twenty-two lives, fhe
British steamship Arndale struck a mine in the White sea and sank The
British bark Norwegian has been sunk by a submarine.
German Zeppelins on Tuesday raided the northeast coast. Fifteen
persons were killed and many injured, and several fires were started.
WASHINGTON, June 16.—The British ambassador has published a
lengthy statement which was made to the state department regarding
the German bombardment of London. No request was made that the
United States protest to Germany, however.
Scandinavians Considering Action
WASHINGTON, June 18.—A conference held between Acting Secre
tary of State Lansing and Scandinavian diplomats leads to the belief
that Norway, Sweden and Denmark contemplate either independent or
joint action against the German submarine warfare.
Admit Loss of Submarine
BERLIN, June 18.—The government admits the loss of submarine
U-14, and that its crew was captured by the British.
LEMBERG NOW TEUTONS’ OBJECTIVE
LONDON. June 17.—Advices received here indicate that the Teutons expect to capture
Lemberg by July 1. The Russians and Germans are engaged in terrific fighting on the
Baltic, also along the Dneister. Both claim victory.
The Austro-Germans have renewed the attempt to capture Lemberg, and there has
been heavy fighting along the River Skio.
PETROGRAD. June i6.—The Austrians have invaded Bessarabia. The Germans sus
tained losses of forty thousand in the battle of the Dneister.
BERLIN, June 14 Von Mackenzen has occupied the Russian positions along the
entire front from Cyerniawa to Sieniwa. Sixteen thousand Russians were captured
northwest of Lemberg.
Lemberg, June 17.—For the first time in several weeks there is fighting along an
extensive line in this vicinity.
PARIS, June 12.—Russian victories are reported from all parts of Galicia.
HAIL, GLAD DAY!
Monster Celebration
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AT
IDITAROD
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MANY RICH, RARE AND RACY DOINGS ON THE LIST
’TWILL BE A PIPPIN' YOU KNOW US
EX-SECRETARY BRYAN
APPEALS TO GERMANS
WASHINGTON, June 12—William J.
Bryan has issued an appeal to German
Americans, in which he asks them to aid in
maintaining peace between the United States
and Germany. He pleads with the Germans
not to take steps which will lead in the
direction of war.
No Time to Discuss International Issues
WASHINGTON, June 16.—Ex-Secretary
of State Bryan, in the first section of his
statement of what he terms the “causeless”
war, predicts that America will be the world
mediator. He believes, however, that the
present is a bad time to discuss international
issues, as the belligerents are unable to deal
with them.
NEW SHIPPING STATUTE
WILL CAUSE CHANGES
WASHINGTON, June 12—The United
States government has notified twenty-one
nations of its intention to terminate exist
ing treaties which conflict with the recently
tpassed seamen's act.
Navigation experts express the belief that
the act will result in removing all but Jap
anese ships from the Oriental trade.
Japt to Increase Service
NEW YORK, June 12.—Japanese steam
ship companies announce that commencing
in August five 10,000-ton steamships will
be operated on the New York-Oriental run.
PATRIOTIC UTTERANCES
OF PRESIDENT WILSON
! WASHINGTON, June 14.—President
I Wilson participated in the flag exercises held
on the south steps of the Treasury building
this afternoon. In a speech he urged Ameri
| cans to remember to be patriotic on other
cccasions than on national holidays, and to
carry the country's emblem ever in their
hearts. He made no direct reference to
the European war or to international ques
tions.
RIOTS IN MOSCOW AGAINST
ALL BUT RUSSIA’S ALLIES
MOSCOW. June 14.—Street riots against
the German residents are in progress, and
the police are powerless to quell them.
Many places of business have been looted.
The demonstration turns against all for
eigners except the allies of Russia and Amer
icans.
TRIBUTE PAID TO WILSON
BY ENGLISH NEWSPAPER MAN
LONDON, June 12.—A two-column trib
ute is paid to President Wilson by Alfred
Garedon today in the News, in which he
calls him the first citizen of the world to
be entirely governed by the principle of
moral sanction.
IMPORTANT CONVENTION
IN SESSION IN SEATTLE
SEATTLE, June 14.—Hundreds of distin
guished scientists, sanitarians and physicians
of national note are gathering here tor the
eleventh annual convention of the National
Association for the Prevention of Tubercu
losis.
VALUABLE SEWARD TRACT
REVERTS TO GOVERNMENT
SEWARD. June 14.—The United States
land office has ruled that the terminal tract
adjacent to the Seward townsite was never
granted to the Alaska Northern railroad,
and has ordered the entry annulled.
GOVERNOR OF CANAL ZONE
TO RETIRE FROM OFFICE
WASHINGTON, June 17.—Colonel Goe
thals, governor of the Panama canal zone,
has asked to be retired some time during
the coming fall, after the completion of the
annual estimates. It has been known for
some time that he contemplated retirement
“in order to give a younger man a chance.
WASHBURN RETURNS WITH
PASSENGERS FROM DELTA
DIKEMAN, June 17.—The steamer Wash
bum, which left down river on Monday
afternoon, met the Delta twenty-five miles
below Kaltag, and returned to Dikeman,
arriving at 11:40 a. m. today with twenty
tons of freight and the following passen
ger$:
C E. Bunnell, R. P. Roth, G. Ellis Gard
ner, J. E. Clark, John C. Wood, Miss G.
Fisher. Mrs. Girouard, Miss Girouard, Mrs.
J. S. Patton and E. T. Wolcott.
ACTIVITIES ON FRENCH
AND BELGIAN BATTLEFIELDS
LONDON, June 17.—The British front in
both France and Belgium has been actively
engaged. The Germans are reported to have
lost heavily near Ypres.
The French have carried several trenches
of the Germans west of Labasse.
PARIS, June 15.—German guns are shell
ing Compeigne, and the new long range guns
are bombarding Dunkirke.
Violent artillery engagements are raging
north of Arras. The Germans have bom
barded the advanced positions of the Bel
gians on the Yser.
BERLIN, June 18.—The allied forces
attacking the Germans north of Lebasse
have been destroyed.
COURT PARTY ARRIVES
The launch Prairie Bell arrived at, 7:30
last evening, having on board the party of
court officials from Fairbanks, including
Judge Bunnell, District Attorney Roth, As
sistant District Attorney G. Ellis Gardner
and other officials. A large crowd greeted
the party at the dock, and there was a
general renewal of acquaintanceship and in
troductions. The court meets in this city on
June 28.
Nice Ellensburg butter, arriving today.
Crowley & Porter.
YAQUI INDIANS
DECLARE WAR
WASHINGTON, June 17.—Advices re
ceived by the state department are to the
effect that the Yaqui Indians in Mexico
have declared war upon the Germans, Mex
icans and Americans. Three hundred ma
rines and three hundred bluejackets have
been ordered sent to Mexico, where they
will be landed and hasten to the assistance
of the Americans besieged by the Yaquis.
Carranza Hesitates
WASHINGTON, June 17.—Carranza has
indicated that he is disinclined to give heed
to the peace proposals made by President
Wilson at the present time.
Gonzales Rejects Offer
WASHINGTON, June 14.—Advices have
been received here that General Gonzales, a
supporter of General Carranza, has rejected
the mediation offer of President Wilson, and
given his foes in Mexico City forty-eight,
hours in which to evacuate.
Obregon Dead of Wounds
EL PASO, June 14.—General Alviro Obre
gon is dead as a result of wounds received
in battle at Leon. His death followed the
Cruiser Colorado to Rescue
SAN DIEGO, Cal., June 18. The United
States cruiser Colorado sailed today with
marines to assist the Americans in Mexico
besieged by the Yaqui Indians.
Gonzales to Occupy Capital
GALVESTON, June 18.—General Gon
zales expects to occupy Mexico City today.
WAR BULLETINS
To Combat Zeppelins
LONDON, June 18. Twenty-four hun
dred aeroplanes are ready to meet the Ger
man Zeppelin raids.
Many Zeppelins Being Completed
GENEVA, June 18. -Dispatches from
Friederichshaven claim that Zeppelins are
being turned out every twenty days.
Preparing for Long War
LONDON. June 18.—The British minis
try is preparing for a long war, and
increased food production has been under
taken. Cabinet members claim they are
being spied upon by Germans and Austrians,
and stricter rules for interning enemy aliens
have been issued.
Invited to Desert
ROME, June 18.—Austrian aviators are
dropping messages to the Italian soldiers
asking them to desert.
Claim Loss of British WarShip Is Suppressed
NEW YORK. June 15.—Passengers ar
riving by the Cunard liner Ordune claim
that the British dreadnought Agememmnon
was torpedoed and sunk in the Dardanelles
three weeks ago.
Germans Protest Against Barbarities
BERLIN. June 16.—The German govern
ment has protested against the bombard
ment. of Karlsrhue by hostile airmen, on
account of its being far removed from any
war operations.
Demand Reprisals
KARLSRHUE, June 16.—Twenty persons
have been killed here in a raid by hostile
airmen. The newspapers demand that Zep
pelins be sent to Paris and London as an
act of retaliation.
Was an Act of Hetaliation
PARIS, June 16.—The bombardment of
Karlsrhue was simply an act of retaliation
against Germany. Many buildings were set
on fire as a result of the raid. Similar
attacks on other places have been planned.
Lemberg in Danger
LONDON, June 16.—From advices re
ceived here, Lemberg appears to be in dan
ger of falling into the hands of the Austrians
and Germans, who continue rushing the
fighting, which is growing harder daily.
Sunk in Collision
CHERBOURG, June 16.—The French
torpedo boat “331” has been sunk in colli
sion with the British steamship Arleys.
Grand Duke Constantine Dead
PETROGRAD, June 16.—Grand Duke
Constantine died today of heart disease.
German Inventor III
BERLIN, June 16.—Count Zeppelin is
ill with bronchitis.
Germany Mortgages Future
AMSTERDAM, June 16.—Recruits of the
1916 draft have been called to arms in Ger
many.
Big Expenditures
LONDON, June 15.—Prime Minister As
quith wants to spend a billion and a quarter
of dollars during the next three months.
Lusitania inquiry
LONDON, June 15.—The inquiry into the
Lusitania disaster was begun today. Testi
mony was adduced showing that the vessel
was unarmed and had never been fitted up
as a transport.
LONDON, June 18.—'The Lusitania in
vestigation has been completed.
Admits Germany Cannot Be Starved
LONDON, June 17.—The government ad
mits that Germany cannot be starved out,
and that it is now worrying over the British
food supplies.
Result of French Air Raid
PARIS, June 14—Allies’ aeroplanes made
a raid on a German aviation camp in Bel
gium and destroyed a Zeppelin and five
Taubes and killed sixteen soldiers.
Austrians Drop Bombs
ROME, June 14.—Austrian aviators have
raided two Adriatic towns, killing four per
sons.
ALBANIAN INSURGENTS
ATHENS, June 17.—An Albanian insur
gent aviator todaj dropped bombs on the
city of Durazzo.
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BY NEW YORK NEWSPAPER
NEW YORK, June 16. An article in to
' day’s New York Tribune claims that Ger
hard, the special agent of the German em
bassy at Washington, who is on his way
to Berlin to carry a message of Ambassador
Bernstortf to the German government, is in
reality Dr. Alfred Meyer, member of the
i German privy council, and also chief of the
German army supply division. It is said
fhat he attempted to purchase supplies in
America, and also collected valuable in
formation regarding the military prepared
ness of the United States.
Nearing End of Voyage
CHRISTIANIA, June 15.—Anton Meyer
Gerhard, emissary of the German ambassa
dor at Washington, en route to Berlin, ar
rived here today.
ALASKA NORTHERN SALE
SUBJECT OF LITIGATION
WASHINGTON, June 16.—An order has
been issued by the United States supreme
' court to Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo,
Secretary of the Interior Lane and others
o show cause why a restraining order should
not be issued preventing the payment to the
Canadian vendors of the Alaska Northern
railroad the purchase price of the property,
which was recently acquired by the United
States government, pending the determina
! tion of a suit brought by bondholders of the
I old company.
COURT OF LAST RESORT
DECLINES TO INTERFERE
WASHINGTON, June 14.—The supreme
court of the United States has declined to
| review the reversal by the Sixth circuit
| court of the National Cash Register case.
I which carried jail sentences for the convicted
i officers of the company, on account of lack
I of jurisdiction in the case, which had upset
{ the verdict of the lower court.
MEMBERS OF CRUISER’S CREW
BELIEVED TO BE MISSING
WASHINGTON. June 12.—After a search
of a month. Lieutenant Brauer and several
sailors of the interned German cruiser Prinz
Hi tel Friederich, at Norfolk, have not been
located. If they have escaped the German
.government will be asked to provide for
I their return, that they may be treated as
| prisoners of war.
BROTHER OF CHARLES ROSS
VICTIM OF THE GREAT WAR
Charles Ross, president of the Miners and
Merchants Bank, was one of the passengers
from the Outside who returned on Tuesday
last. Mr. Ross is mourning the death of a
younger brother, who lost his life in fight
ing w’ith the German army.
CANADIAN AEROPLANIST
AND AMERICAN KILLED
PARIS, June 18.—Lieutenant Warnford.
the Canadian aeroplanist who recently de
stroyed a German Zeppelin, has been killed
by his machine failing with him. Henry
Needham, an American writer, who was his
passenger, was also killed.
SWEDEN PROTESTS AGAINST
HER MAIL BEING OPENED
WASHINGTON, June 18.—Mr. Ekengren,
the Swedish minister, has filed formal notice
with the state departmnet that American
* mail pouches destined for Sweden have been
broken open by England. Prompt action
is requested. *
EVERY EFFORT TO BE MADE
TOWARD EUROPEAN PEACE
WASHINGTON, June 15.—President Wil
son told visitors today that he was ready
to lend every effort toward the general! peace
of Europe. t
SUBMIT TO ARBITRATION
CHICAGO, June 16.—All points at issue
in the street car strike are to be settled by
arbitration, and the operation of cars has
been resumed. Much violence occurred dur
ing the progress of the strike.
ROOSEVELT IS PLEASED
NEW ORLEANS, June 12.—Former
President Theodore Roosevelt today publicly
applauded President Wilson for his stand in
the disagreement with Secretary of State
Bryan.
GREEK WAR PARTY WINS
*
ATHENS, June 14.—The war program
of former Premier Venizelos was indorsed
overwhelmingly in yesterday’s elections
throughout Greece. The war party is as
sured control of the chamber of deputies.
ROUMANIA MAY INTERVENE
ROME. June 15.—The quadruple entente
powers have agreed to the demands of Rou
mania, and the latter’s intervention in the
war is now imminent.
CABINET CRISIS IN PORTUGAL
LISBON, June 15.—The cabinet haar re
signed, but it is probable that the resigna
tions will not be accepted.
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ITALIAN OPERATIONS
CENTER OF INTEREST
ROME, June 16.—The Italian fleet has sailed under sealed orders
from Taranto. Three armies are closing upon Girtiz, and Italian bat
teries are shelling the city daily. The Austrians have checked the
Italian advance upon Trieste from Monfalcon, and the fighting at
Geroitz continues with unabated fury. The Austrian arsenal at Pola
has been destroyed by bombs dropped by Italian airmen, and several
airships which were in the arsenal at the time were damaged. The
Italians have occupied Gradisco.
Austro-Hungarian Advance
VIENNA, June 1 5.—Twenty-five thousand Austro-Hungarian sol
diers are advancing against the Italians on the Riva and Roverto front.
Germans Are on Italian Front
GENEVA, June 15.—Seven German divisions are fighting with the
Austrians on the Italian frontier.
Italy Seizes Enemy’s Vessels
NAPLES, June 14.—All vessels of enemy nations in all ports of
I the kingdom, and also in the colonies, have been seized by the govern
ment. On board the German steamer Bayern, which was interned here,
war munitions, including aeroplanes not on the manifest, were found
I and confiscated.
Heavy Losses at IVlontalcon
Heavy losses on both sides are reported when Monfalcon capitu
lated.
First Wounded Arrive
BRESCIA, June 14.—The first train bearing wounded Italians from
the Trentino front arrived here today.
Trieste at Mercy of Pillagers
UDINE, June 14.—Italian artillery is bombarding the forts of Santa
Maria and San Marco. Advices from Trieste state that the city is in
the hands of pillagers.
Training Italians in Canada
OTTAWA, June 14.—Canadian officers are supervising the training
of Italian reserves preparatory to their entering the war.
Austrians Destroy Fort Before Evacuating
MILAN, June 12.—The Austrians dynamited Fort Pozzachio before
evaruatins it.
Italians in the Alps
GENEVA, June 1 7.—The Italian forces are making progress in the
; Cadorra Alps.
Austrians Driven From Passes
ROME, June 18.—An impetuous dash of the Italian Alpine troops
! resulted in driving the Austrians from their last positions in the passes
| north of Monterro.
An Austrian submarine has torpedoed and sunk an Italian submarine
j at Mediusa, according to advices received here.
Italians in Sight of Trieste
UDINE, June 18.—The Italian outposts have arrived in sight of
i Trieste.
Austrians Also Pick Out Soft Spot
ROME, June 18.—The Austrians have bombarded Fano, a noted
watering place on the Adriatic. The Austrian forces are pressing their
offensive down the Adige valley.
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THE FIGHT FOR CONSTANTINOPLE
Turkish Transports Sunk by British Submarine—British Warship Runs
Aground—Bombardment Slackens
ATHENS, June 18.—A British submarine has sunk three Turkish
transports, loaded with troops, above Nagara. Most of the soldiers
were drowned. The six-day bombardment of the Dardanelles forts
has slackened.
AMSTERDAM, June 1 7.—Turkish airships report that a British war
ship is aground in Keefala bay.
CONSTANTINOPLE, June 18.—The British have lost most of the
ground formerly held by them at Aviburna.
BIG TIME AT FLAT CITY
4th of July
Celebration
1st Prize; 2nd Prize.
BASEBALL GAME .. $50.00 $25.00
One hundred yard Dash. 10.00 5.00
Ladies’ Dash, 75 yards. 7.50 5.00
Girls and Boys under 10 years. 3.00 2.00
Girls and Boys over 10 years. 5.00 2.50
Running Broad Jump. 10.00 5.00
Ladies’ Nail-driving Contest. 5.00 2.50
Fat Men’s Race. 7.50 5.00
TUG-OF-WAR, FREE FOR ALL. 50.00 25.00
Sack Race. 7.50 5.00
Potato Race, ladies. 5.00 2.50
Obstacle Race. 7.50 5.00
Three-legged Race . 10.00 5.00
Pie-Eating Contest . 7.50 5.00
Old Men’s Race. 7.50 5.00
Wheelbarrow Race . 10.00 5.00
Standing Broad Jump . 7.50 5.00
BIG MOOSE BALL, IN MOOSE HALL