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FACTIONAL WAR
IN 819 MEXICO
SAN ANTONIO. Tex.. Nov 8 Advices
received here today state that Kulalio Guit
,-rrez. last week elected to serve as provi
Monal president of Mexico for a limited term
has resigned.
Villa Victorious
It is also learned that General \ ilia has
I.een victorious in the first battle agu'iist
the forces of General Carranza
Won't Stand for Villa
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7. Advices re
,-ctvcd hen -late |t!;1; General Carranza is
about to give in, but that he still in-ists
upon the elimination ot \ ilia from the held
nt candidates fm president of Mexico
‘Jo Amnesty for American Sympathizers
IT. l'ASO. Nov V General Carranza has
r... n to the residents of \ era
Cruz win aale.i the American occupation,
.i-t.tig that it would he illegal and that it
w .hi II. an immunity for Huerta Word
. .. - nt i i Gen.-rid Tunslon. in com
. ... Tie Aineiican forces at \ era Cruz,
Carranza wants that city evacuated.
V.lla Imprisons Guitterrez
W.‘.SUING IT iN Nov 9 Advice- to the
.■..i,. ... .artiuent state that General Villa
imprisoned General Guitterez on ac
, ,.I the latter's refustj to act as nro
vi.-iotud president.
1: also stated that I>. hgate II driguez.
envoy at the Niagara bail- mediation
nt',.rente. has been .ailed at Mexico City.
Carranza Declares Himself Dictator
Ml Xll'O Cl 1'Y Nuv. 10 General Car
h: issue 1 an lltii atum from ('nr
/lira declaring himself head of the Mexican
■ ..public in defiance 11 the decree of the
peace eonf, renew
Guitterrez Also in the Game
(Juiti rrez. h . was the choice of the
. civ.'mi m far provisional president, has
also pr claimed himself president and ap
pointed a cabinet.
W ASHINGTON No\ 11 li is staV-d
here tudav that tla ciute! M :i ,f' T- at
\ < ra Cruz are soon to he withdrawn
War Goes Merrily On
Kl. PASO, r \ Nov. 1.’. Tlie forces of
General Carranza and those of General \ ilia
,re engaged in battle near Leon.
Expect Rebels to Attack Capital
Ml XX'O CITY. N a. Id An itt: t k by
the rebel f. t. — oil ill!' city is awaited.
GOOD-BYE. MAJOR—
DON’T HURRY BACK
Jl’NKAU. Nuv. 8. Governor Strong loft
here Friday last f.T ^tin Francisco and
San Diego to attend the meetings of the
comm:'"ion having ch.trge of the govern
ment Appropriation of $500 000 ft r exhibits
4; i. Pi : . • in< ■ and Port • Rican prod
ucts at the Panama expositions to be held
in those cities during the coming year. Mrs
Strong accompanies the governor, and they
will be gone six weeks.
Arrive in Seattle
SEATTLE, W .sh.. Nov. 11 Governor
Strong of Alaska, aco'niuamed by his 'wte,
arrived here today, en route to California.
TREMBLOR IN CALIFORNIA
SAX FRANCISCO. Nov. 9. A severe
earthquake was felt throughout the entire
state of California today.
GOOD SKATING ON THE RIVER
Skating on the river in front of the city
has been considerably indulged in during
the past ten days, and several exhibitions of
swifi and fancy gliding have been witnessed.
During the early days of the week Sidney
Schl ■: an. a popular young society man of
Utter creek, was much in evidence on the
ice and proved to be a very graceful per
former on the coid steel.
POSTOFFICE HOURS
Commencing on Monday next, and until
further notice, the local postoffice hours
will be from 9 :30 a. m. till 5 :3U p. m.
Dncle Billy McDonald came in front upper
flat creek several days ago. and is now a
guest at the McDonald hotel After a short
period of recreation. Uncle Billy will be in
splendid condition for the winter’s socials,
and. as usual, he will certainly walk off
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Possibly Being Used as a Naval Base
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.—Both the republics of Co
lombia and Ecuador have been warned by the British and
French that a violation of the neutrality laws will not be
countenanced. It is thought here that the German cruisers
which have been causing much destruction to British com
merce, and which recently met and defeated a British
squadron off the coast of Chile, have been using these
countries as a base.
“Bobs” Goes to the Front
LONDON, Nov. 13.—Field Marshal Earl Roberts of
Kandahar, for generations the military idol of Great Britain,
i5 going to France, according to news given out today.
Misguided German Given Severe Sentence
Lieutenant Mors, a German army officer, has been sen
tenced to life imprisonment at Alexandria, Egypt. Lie was
convicted of planning to destroy a steamship in the Suez
canal, thus blocking that waterway to commercial and
war vessels of Germany’s enemies.
I Formidable Japanese Squadron Reported
MONTEVIDEO, Nov. 13.—Dispatches received here
! state that a Japanese squadron of eight war vessels is near
ing the Chilean coast.
Russians Also “Annihilate” Austrians
PETROGRAD, Nov. 13.—Two Austrian divisions have
been annihilated along the River Pruth by a small force of
Russians.
Feats of German Aziators
BERLIN, Nov. 1 3.—German aviators have succeeded
in flying over the English seaports of Sheerness and Har
wich.
Germany’s Victorious Cruisers in Port
VALPARAISO, Nov. I 3.—The German cruisers Leipzig
and Dresden, which recently engaged and defeated a Brit
i ish squadron, are in this harbor loading supplies.
Violence of Battle Subsiding
I PARIS, Nov. 1 3.—The engagement being fought from
the River Lys to the sea is becoming less violent.
Russians Again Defeat Germans
PETROGRAD, Nov. 13.—The Germans have been
severely defeated near Kalisz.
German Navy Preparing for Action
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 13.—Unusual activity is reported
j among the German warships at the Kiel canal.
German Submarine Sunk
I DUNKIRKE, Nov. 1 3.—A French torpedo boat has sunk
a German submarine off Ostend.
Germany’s Determined Advance
LONDON, Nov. 13.—The German forces, in wedge
shaped formation, have crossed the Yser, and the allies
are making a desperate effort to repulse them.
British Premier Realizes Seriousness of Situation
Premier Asquith has asked parliament to authorize the
enlistment and equipment of a million more men. Twenty
seven thousand British soldiers have fallen in battle up to
! date.
Russians Will Again Move on Berlin
TKTROGRAL). Nov. 7. The Russian people are today celebrating
what is reported to be the greatest victory of the war I he forces of the
czar haw driven the German.- back and they are now in full retreat. Prep
aration.- are being made to move on Berlin.
Japanese Also Celebrate
TOKIO, Nov. 7 The Japanese are today celebrating the surrender of
the fortress of Tsingtau.
The Kaiser is Busy
PARIS. Nov. 7 The kaiser is close to the front in Flanders, urging his
men forward. A night attack made on the allies near A pres has b"en
rcpuEed.
British Navy Needs Sailors
ST JOHNS. N I Nov. 7. The Briti-h government has issued an
..ope..I coding upon the s.ui r- of Newfuunuland to enlist for service in
the British navy.
British Cruiser Sinks After Battle vVith Germans
BONBON. Nuv. 7 The British rrui-er (loodh'pc. Hear Admiral
Craddock's flagship, sank with all on board after being afire at the battle
with the German five' off the Chilean const Sunday. The British cruiser
Glasgow, which was also in the battle, has reached Puertomont. accord
ing to advices received here.
German Stronghold Surrenders
TOKIO. Nov. 7. It is oftiAi.liy announced that the German fortress
of Tsingtau has surrendered to the Japanese and British forces. Infantry
charges were the last blows struck.
Japanese Cruisers Capture German Warships
FIMA. Peru. Nov. S.- A Japanese squadron off the coast of Peru has
captured the German cruisers Schurnhor-t and Gnc-isneau.
Heavy Guns Being Mounted at Qsicnd
LONDON, Nov. s. Engineers from the Krupp gun works at Essen,
Germany, are mounting heavy guns at Ostend, facing them seaward.
Russian Advance in Poland
The Russian armies arc driving the Austrians back in Galicia. They
have reached the Wart a river, in Russian Poland, and have established
themselves east of the Russian frontier.
Austrian Retreat Cut Off
ROME. Nov 8 Advices received here state that the Russians have
cut off the Austrians from the Germans. The Austrians are retreating
toward Cracow, their retreat across the Carpathian mountains being ren
dered impossible on account of the recent heavy snow.-.
British Seize Turkish Port
The British have sein'd port Lao, on the Persian gulf.
German Cruiser Internes
HONOLULU. Nov. 9. -The German cruiser Geir has interned here
rather than face capture by the Japanese warships outside the harbor.
Germans on Defensive
LONDON, Nov. 9. The Germans have taken the defensive on both the
east and west battle fronts. The Russian cavalry has penetrated into
Silesia and cut the German railways.
Belgians Hold Lines to Coast
The Belgians are holding all lines running to the coast.
One Week’s Terrible Losses
LONDON, Nov. 9. - The German losses during the past week at A pres
are placed at one hundred thousand.
Allies on German Soil
In Bilesia. East Prussia and Alsace the forces of the allies are on Ger
man soil today for the first time since the outbreak of the wark.
Lord Mayor’s Show Colorless
Lord Mayor Johnston took office today. The pageant in connection
with the ceremonies lacked the usual military color.
Preparing for Winter Campaign
BERLIN, Nov. 9. Tremendous preparations are being made for the
winter campaign.
Huge Force to Endeavor to Reach Channel
PARIS, Nov. !). The Germans intend to raise a huge force at Dix
monde and Ypres and make a desperate effort to reach the English
channel.
Bombardment Sets Fire to Town
LONDON. Nov. 10. The Germans are bombarding Ypres. The town
is reported to he in flames.
Belgians as Advance Guard
The advance guard of the Belgians is believed to have lie™ advanced
to Ostend.
German Terror Destroyed
LONDON Nov 10. It is officially announced that the German
cruiser Linden, which has terrorized commerce in the IV.rfie and Indian
n ans, has been driven ashore afire and destroyed on the island of Cocos,
in the Indian ocean, by the Australian cruiser Sydney, in a running light. ;
The Sydney's loss was slight. A dispatch from Tokio says that the |
Emden's captain and most of the crew were saved.
Another German Cruiser Bottled Up
The German cruiser Kocnigsberg has been bottled up at Mafia island.
War to Be a Long One
Premier As ,:.ith and Secretary of War (Kitchener, believing that the |
war will be a long one, have asked for more volunteers.
Movements of Troops Masked
Log masks the movements of the troops along the Aisne river.
Russians Advancing
FETROGRAD. Nov. 10. The Russians are nearing Cracow
Tsingtau Handed Over to Japanese
SHANGHAI. N iv. 10. ThL morning Tsingtau was unconditionally
handed over to the Japanese.
Injured Cruiser on Way to Base
yAN DIEGO, Nov 10. The British cruiser Glasgow, which was en
paged bv the German cruisers off the Ch 1 ■'» c* * a ^r. his been reported in
the Strai; of M-.velL.n. en route to the Falkland i.-lands.
Pope Will Make Effort for Peace
LONDON. Nov. 11. News was received here today that Pope Bene
dict will shortly take steps looking to securing peace in Europe.
Fatalities of Nava! Encounter
Two hun ’.f’d of the crew of the Emden were killed when that vessel
was destroyed by the cruiser Sydney.
Turks Treat Their Friends Harshly
Turkish mobs have attacked German residents of Constantinople.
Japanese Torpedo Boat Sunk
TOKIO, Nov. 11. A Japanese torpedo boat has been sunk by a mine
at the mouth of Kiaochau bay.
British Warships Sighted
BUENOS AYRES. Nov. 11 Briti.-di warships have been sighted,
steaming north.
Favorable Reports Received by Germans
BERLIN. Nov. 11. Favorable reports have been received of the ad
vance on Argonnes.
Fiery Crown Prince Given a Chance
PARIS, Nov. 11 Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany has
been appointed commander in chief of the German and Austrian opera
tions against the Russians.
The Germans are expected to make a supreme effort today to reach
the English channel.
“Unofficial” Rumors of Desire for Peace
PETROGRAI), Nov. 11. It is unofficially reported here that the Ger
mans are seeking a cessation of hostilities.
German Forces Withdrawn
ROTTERDAM. Nov. 11. Thirty-five thousand Germans have been
withdrawn from Tsielt toward Ghent
Belgian Minister to Turkey to Leave
CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 11. The Belgian minister has asked for
his passports.
Carrying the Fight to the Germans
PARI?. Nov. 11. The forces of the allies are now moving toward
the Germans’ winter intrenchments.
Snow in Mountains Causes Difficulties
GENEVA. Nov. 11. Heavy snow in the Vosges mountains is causing
the Germans much difficulty in their movements.
Will Again Besiege Przemsyl
LONDON. Nov. 11. Preparations are being made by the Russians
to commence a second siege of the Austrian city of Przemsyl.
Suspect Illicit Means of Communication
WASHINGTON. Nov 11 It is believed that the Germans are keeping
in touch with their vessels off the Pacific coast by means of a wireless
outfit concealed in the Olympic mountains, in Western W ashington.
Praises the Successful and Unsuccessful
HEREIN. Nov, 11. The kaiser has sent message- of praise to the de
fenders i f Tsimrtau. and ul-o to the commanders of the fleet off Chile,
which recently defeated a British fleet and sank two vessels.
Austrians Defeat Servians
After a three days’ tight the Austrians have defeated a Servian army
of 120,000 in Western Servia.
Dixmunde Recaptured by Germans
LONDON, Nov. 12 The Germans for the second time have recaptured
Dixmunde. after a violent encounter entailing heavy losses on both sides.
Behind the captured city is the road to Dunkirke.
German Torpedo Boat Sinks British Gunboat
The British gunboat .Niger has been sunk by a German torpedo boat
in the Strait of Dover. The crew was saved.
English Premier Now Believes War Will Not Last
Parliament was opened today by King George. Premier Asquith in an
address gave a hopeful review of the war situation, and said he believed
the war would not last long.
But Few Saved From Emden’s Crew
It is announced that but thirty men were saved of the crew of three
hundred of the German cruiser Linden, destroyed in the Indian ocean.
German Defeat More Serious Than Reported
PETROGRAD, Nov. 12. It is announced here that the German- suf
fered a more serious defeat on the border of East Prussia than the official
statements disclose.
American Consulate Damaged
RIIEIM?. Nov. 12. The American consulate here has been badly
damaged by the explosion of a German shell.
German Submarine Dodged the Mines
LONDON, Nov 12. The German submarine which sunk the British
gunboat Niger in the Strait of Dover passed through a long channel
which had been heavily mined.
Desperate Attempt of Germans to Reach Coast
The Germans are hammering the allies in a final desperate attempt
to reach the coast bordering on the English channel.
Capture Turkish Boat
A Turkish torpedo boat has been captured off Tenedos.
Austrian Force Annihilated by Servians
NISH. Nov. 12 -Six battalions of Austrian infantry which crossed
the Danube near Szderevo have been annihilated by a Servian counter
attack.
German Wounded at Liege
AMSTERDAM. Nov. 12. Four thousand severely wounded German
soldiers have arrived at Liege.
Attempt to Envelop Russians Fails
PETROGRAD, Nov. 12.—The tenth attempt of the German and
Austrian forces to envelop the Russians at Tchoruk river has failed.
Famous Cruiser Badly Damaged
The Turkish cruiser Goeben has been badly damaged at the bom
bardment of the Dardanelles forts.
GREAT LABOR BODY
IN ANNUAL CONVENTION
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9.- The thirty
fourth annual convention of the American
Federation of Labor was called to order by
President Samuel Gompers today in this
city.
The important questions to be consid
ered by the convention include the status
I of trades unions as affected by recent anti
trust legislation, and “industrial unionism,”
a prolonged and bitter fight for which sys
tem of organization was carried on at last
year’s convention at Seattle.
The annual report of President Gompers
will show a substantial growth of the af
filiated unions since the last report, and
the financial condition of the organization
is said to be satisfactory.
Sympathy for Europeans
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13- At today’s
session of the convention of the American
Federation of Labor resolutions were
adopted expressing sympathy for organized
I labor in Europe on account of the war.
j Harry Watson, agent for the White Pass
1 company at Dikeman, arrived in the city
[ last Monday. He expects to spend most of
t the winter here.
CHARLES SULZER POPULAR
IN HIS OWN HOME TOWN
JUNEAU. Nov. 8. Charles Sulzer. can
didate for territorial senator in the First di
vision of Alaska, received every vote cast
ai his home town of Sulzer—fifty-eight in
all. His majority in the division is about
200.
The Wicked Non-Partisans
The use of money against the Democrats
in the recent election has caused the latter
to demand registration and the Australian
ballot, and also the adoption of a corrupt
practices act for Alaska.
SOURDOUGHS IN SEATTLE
CELEBRATE SEASON’S CLOSE
SEATTLE, Nov. 8—The steamship Vic
toria, the last vessel to arrive from Nome
this season, reached port last night, and
the event was made the occasion for a cele
bration. Thp Arctic Club entertained the
Sourdough Club yesterday afternoon, and
in the evening were the hosts at a caribou
dinner. The function was attended by
many prominent Alaskans.
Black Cod, 35c pound,
i Jditarod Meat Co.
SPECULATOR IN FOODSTUFFS
IN THE TOILS OF THE LAW
NEW YORK, Nov. 7. James Patten, the
Chicago grain dealer, has been named as
one of the defendants in a suit brought by
the federal authorities under the Sherman
anti-trust law, Patten came into promi
j nence in 1902 by cornering the wheat mar
j ket, and it is in connection with this in
! cident that the present suit is brought.
CANADIAN LIVESTOCK IS
BARRED BY QUARANTINE
WASHINGTON, Nov, 9.—All shipment,
f livestock from Canada to the Umte(
States have been barred by an order from
the United States department of agricul
ture. The quarantine was ordered on evi
dence of the fact that foot and mouth dis
ease was prevalent in Canada.
When you come in from the creeks don’t
forget to stop at the Crosby and try the
Electric Vibration for lame backs and kid
ney trouble.
THE- CROSBY MASSAGE AND BATH
PARLORS
The Home of the Twentieth Century Turk
ish Bath
BULL MOOSE PARTY
SURELY DISINTEGRATING
NEW YORK, Nov. 7.—At a meeting of
the national committee of the Progressive
party, held here today, only five members
were present. It was decided to call a
meeting of the committee to be held in
j Chicago on December 2 next.
DEPARTMENT STORE HEAD j
WILL FACE TRIAL JURY
GENESEE, N. Y., Nov. 10.—A jury is
being selected here for the purpose of try
ing Henry Siegel, charged with criminal
acts in connection with the failure of his
New York department store business.
ITALIAN TROOPSHIP ON FIRE
ROME, Nov. 13.—The steamship Citta
disarona is on fire a hundred miles off the |
city of Catania, Sicily, with five hundred
soldiers on board, bound for Italy. Calls
for assistance are being made by wireless.
Mrs. L. C. Thornton, after spending sev
eral days in Iditarod, has returned to her
home in Flat City. 1
REIGN OF MILITARY ENDS
BUTTE, Mont.. Nov. 13.- Martial law
came to an end in this city today, when
the state militia was withdrawn and the
civil officials resumed charge.
The situation created by the recent at
tempt to disrupt the Miners’ Union by the
Industrial Workers of the World seems to
have quieted down, and business is resum
ing its normal condition.
AMERICAN CRUISER SAFE
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12.—Advices re
ceived by the navy department today state
that the cruiser North Carolina, which was
sent to the relief of American citizens
stranded in the war zone, has arrived safely
at Beirut.
GOOD NEWS—FOR MAC
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7.—United States
District Attorney McCarn of Honolulu has
been restored to office.
The Pioneer, your favorite weekly, sent
o your Outside address, will keep you bet
er informed on Alaska events than would
?cores of tetters.
A. B.’S TO MEET
IN JUNEAU TOWN
SEATTLE, Wash . Nov. 11. The Grand
Camp of the Arctic Brotherhood will con
vene in this city this afternoon. The ques
tion of locating the home of the Grand
Camp outside of Alaska is one of the im
portant issues before the convention
Conciliation the Keynote
SEATTLE, Wash . Nov. 12. At today s
session of the Grand Camp. Arctic Brother
hood, it was seen that conciliation would be
taken as the keynote of the assemblage
It is possible that an adjournment will be
taken until March 13, to meet at Juneau
with the insurgent grand camp.
SEATTLE, Wash.. Nov. 12. The Grand
Camp of the Arctic Brotherhood this morn
ing decided to adjourn to meet, in Juneau
on March 14. 1914, where seedling camps
can come back into the organization The
Brotherhood will not elect officers here. al
though Governor Strong has been suggested
for Grand Arctic Chief.
It is likely that the final adjournment
will take place this afternoon.
SEATTLE. Wash.. Nov. 13 At today’s
session of the Grand Camp of the Arctic
Brother!)'*' <1 Governor Stroup of Alaska
was nominated for Arctic Chief, but the
election was postponed until the March
meeting, at Juneau
CITIES OF WASHINGTON
TO LOSE BIG INDUSTRIES
SEATTLE, Wash . Nov. 7. As a result
<<f last Tuesday’s election, at which prohi
bition was adopted by the voters of the
state, the Seattle Brewing & Malting Com
pany has announced that it wall establish
a plant at San Francisco, and probably also
at Vancouver. B. ('.
The Seattle Brewing & Malting Com
pany is the largest manufacturer of malt
beverages on the Pacific coast, and the
effect of the prohibition law in closing this
and similar institutions is a matter of grave
concern to the people of Seattle It is
more than likely that an effort will be
made to test the v lidity of the law, and
for thi* purpose large sums of money are
said to be available.
The city of Olympia will likewise be a
sufferer from the putting into effect of the
law. At Tumwater, on the outskirts of
Olympia, is located the Olympia brewery,
also a large institution, and having practi
cally the only payroll of any consequence
in the city.
To Test the Law in Arizona
DOUGLAS. Anz., Nov. 7. The result of
last Tuesday’s election, by which Arizona
adopted prohibition, has caused consterna
tion among the liquor interests, and the
fight against the new law will be taken
into the court.
Ctabby Wins From Chip
PAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 7. -Jimmy
Clabby was awarded the decision over
George Chip at the end of the twentieth
round in a ring contest in this city last
night.
English Champ Gets Draw
MILWAUKEE. Wis. Nov 10. In a
fiercely fought ten round glove contest in
this city last night. Freddie Welsh, the Eng
lish lightweight champion, only succeeded
in being awarded a draw with Charley
White.
Police Stop Brutal Contest
VERN()N, N< v 11 '1 he i - lice stop pc 1
the Langford McMahi n light in the sixth
round at the arena in this city last night
The former hammered the latter unmerci
fully.
VOTE AT DIXEIYiAN
Persons coming from Dikenian this week
bring the news that eight votes were cast
in that precinct in the recent election, arid
that of these the two leading candidates for
delegate YVickorshum an i Bunnell re
ceived four each. F<>r territorial represent a
tive, A. F Malty received the entire eight
! votes and the other candidates received
from one to four each. Dan Callahan re
! ceived one vote for senator. No copy of
I the returns was brought here
Black Cod, 35c pound.
Iditarod Meat Co.
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Thanksgiving Eve.,
November 25
From 0:30 Until ?
This will give everyone a splendid ap
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