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AVIATORS BOMBARD
PEACEFUL VILLAGES
LONDON, April 16.—German aeroplanes dropped bombs early this
morning at Herner Bay, six miles from Canterbury. Zeppelins during
the night dropped bombs at Malden, './here no damage was done; at
Heybridge Basin, where many buildings were set on fire, and at
Lowestofft, where considerable damage was done to residences.
Air raids by Germany are expected over the British isles daily. The
admiralty officials are in conference with the aerial corps, and many
aeroplanes have been placed on watch.
Special guns have been assigned to the duty of maintain constant
air sighting.
No loss of life is reported from the early morning raids on Suffolk
and Essex counties.
Zeppelin Raid Over North of England
LONDON, April 15.—German Zeppelins passed over Blvth, Cram
lington, Bedlington and Wallsed, in Northumberland, crossed the Tyne
and passed over Seatenberg, dropping bombs at each place, early last
night. Little damage was done.
Allies Working in Harmony
LONDON, April 10.—The allies are united in the grand assaults on
the east and west fronts, and are work mg in harmony, unlike conditions
at the commencement of the war. The Germans and Austrians are
being hard pressed. The allied fleet remains quiet at the Dardanelles.
Pope Asked to Negotiate Peace
GENEVA, April 10.—Advices received here state that the pope has
been asked by the Austrian government to obtain peace proposals.
Campaign Against Serbia Abandoned
BERLIN, April 10.—Advices received here state that Austria has
abandoned the campaign against Serbia, which brings to a close the of
fensive movement which was the immediate cause of the war. Addi
tional troops will now be sent to the Italian frontier.
Denies That Peace Terms Have Been Broached
WASHINGTON, April 10.—A note from Germany protests against
the violation of neutrality by exporting arms to the allied powers. The
reply of the American government is in preparation.
Both Secretary of State Bryan and the German ambassador deny the
reports that Germany has presented peace terms to the United States
government.
Second Canadian Contingent
OTTAWA, April 1 1.—Earl Kitchener has called upon Canada for
the second expeditionary force for service at the front.
Enormous Battle Front
PARIS. April 12.—The battle front of the allies extends over six
teen hundred miles.
German Supplies Are Provided For
BERLIN, April 13.-—-It is announced that the Germans have means
of keeping up their food supplies and also for the manufacture of war
munitions.
Canada Called Upon for Aviators
LONDON, April 13.—Canada has been asked for recruits for the
naval air service.
Austria to Declare a State of Siege
ROME, April 14.—A state of siege probably will be proclaimed
soon in Austria because of the unrest resulting from the Russian ad
vance in the Carpathians.
Great Britain Apologizes to Chile
LONDON, April 16.—The British government has offered an apology
to the Chilean government for the destruction of the German cruiser
Dresden in Chilean territory. The internement of the cruiser had been
ordered.
MEXICAN AFFAIRS
Villa Defeated and in Flight
DOUGLAS, Ariz., April 10. It i.< reported :
here that two hundred of Villa’s soldiers,
killed in battle, have been burned near
Celeya. Villa is fleeing with military trains
toward Alamaca.
Matamoras Under Fire
BROWNSVILLE, Tex., April 13—The
shelling of the city of Matamoras by Villa's
artillery has been begun.
Reported to Be Breaking Down
SAN ANTONIO, Tex.. April 13— General
Villa is reported to be breaking down under
the strain of discord and defeat.
WASHINGTON. April 14.—General Fun
ston has left San Antonio for Brownsville,
upon orders fiom the war department. The
situMiou is becoming very threatening.
EX-SENATOR ALDRICH DEAD
NEW YORK, April 10.—F'ormer Senator
Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island died
here today.
(Nelson W. Aldrich was born at F'oster,
I., on November 6, 1841. After serving
in the lower house of congress for four years
he was elected a member of the United
■States senate in 1881, and served his state
in that capacity until March 4, 1911—a
period of thirty years. For many years he
was chairman of the senate committee on
finance, and a member of several other im
portant committees.)
EX-PRESIDENT A MEMBER
NEW YORK, April 15.—Ex-President
Taft has joined the American Legion, which
has been organized by citizens opposed to
settlement of international questions by ;
force of arms.
Lumber, all sizes, doors, windows and
corrugated iron for roofing, at Clark Lum
ber Company. Hat City.
SOLD TRAIN ROBBERY
ON NEW YORK CENTRAL
BUFFALO. N. Y.. April 15. Twelve rob
bers last night held up a fast New York
•’entral train at Sanborn and stripped sev
eral cars of bolted silk, valued at $50,000.
They then sped away in auto trucks.
DIVERS LOCATE SUBMARINE
HONOLULU. April 15. -Divers have suc
ceeded in teaching the sunken submarine
F-4. They found the superstructure but
slightly damaged. The hull was filled with
water, probably from seepage. Several
cables can be easily attached.
GERMANS SEIZE TRAWLERS
MUNICH. April 15.—Four trawlers flying
the Dutch flag have been seized by German
warships.
MORE MONEY REQUIRED
FOR WAR BULLETIN SERVICE
The funds for payment for the war bul
letin service which the citizens of Iditarod
and the adjoining creeks are enjoying are
not coming in as rapidly as could be de
sired. Some of the regular subscribers are
not as prompt in meeting the payments as
they shook! be, and others who enjoy the
service are not yet subscribers. It is sug
gested that each citizen should endeavor to
contribute toward keeping this service go
ing, even if only for a small amount
monthly, thus helping to keep in touch with
the momentous events transpiring in Europe
and throughout the world. With the open
ing of the summer will come probably the
decisive events of the war, and it would be
most unfortunate if the bulletin service were
not maintained now. Those desiring to con
tribute toward the fund can do so at the
bank. JOHN HOLMES.
A tripod bearing the American flag was
erected on the river at the foot of Richmond
street last Monday, which will be used to
give the correct time of the ice movement.
The tripod was erected under the direction
of Paul von Budwciscr.
FLAGS ORDERED DISPLAYED
ON LINCOLN ANNIVERSARY
WASHINGTON, April 14—President
Wilson today issued an executive order for
the display of flags at half-mast, on all gov
ernment buildings tomorrow, in observance
of the fiftieth anniversary of the death of
Abraham Lincoln.
CROOKED CITY OFFIICIALS
RECEIVE SEVERE SENTENCES
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 12. Mayor
Roberts of Terre Haute was today sen- |
tenced to six years imprisonment at Leaven- 1
worth and to pay a line of $2,000. Others
convicted with him for the election frauds |
were sentenc 'd to from two to three years. !
LIQUOR TRAFFIC IN BRITAIN
DISCUSSED BY CABINET
LONDON, April 14. The cabinet, is con
sidering a pi m for the complete control of
the wholesale and retail liquor trade.
Thirty-three thousand women have regis
tered with government officials for special
service during the war.
SEWARD TO BE
WASHINGTON, April 10.—President Wilson and Secretary of the Interior Lane today announced
officially that the Seward-Fairbanks route had been chosen for the Alaska government railroad. The
Alaska Northern railroad, which runs northward from Seward, has been purchased by the government
for $1,150,000.
Construction work will begin in May or June. Forty miles probably will be constructed this sum
mer from Ship Creek, where the channel will be dredged also.
The road will be extended from Seward to Kern creek, around Turnagain arm to Ship creek, thence
around Knik arm to Knik, through the Susitna valley to Broad pass and down the Nenana valley to
Fairbanks, opening the Matanuska coal fields and also the Nenana coal fields.
The length of the road will be 191 miles, and the cost of construction will be $26,800,000.
Secretary Lane urges emphatically that there be no stampede. He states that but few men will be
employed during the coming summer. This summer’s work will be done under the direction of the
Alaska Engineering Commission, and if government work is most feasible, individual contracts will not
be eiven out.
SEWARD HEARS THE NEWS
SEWARD, April 10.—News of the selection of the Seward-Fairbanks route for the Alaska govern
ment railroad was received here late this afternoon during the progress of a big ball game, which
was suddenly abandoned. Liquor dealers turned their cash registers toward the wall, and everything
in the shape of liquid refreshments was served free. There was a big dance during the evening.
Town lots have doubled in price. Everyone wanted to purchase and no one wanted to seil.
WARNING AGAINST STAMPEDE
WASHINGTON, April 14.—The interior department announces that there are plenty of laboring
men in Alaska for the railroad work contemplated for this summer. The Alaska Northern wall be
operated this summer only to Mile 45, and no attempt will be made to construct the forty-five miles
necessary to connect Ship Creek with Kern Creek.
COPPER RIVER TO BE EXTENDED
WASHINGTON, April 13.—George Perkins expresses pleasure at the determination of the govern
ment to purchase the Alaska Northern railroad. He states that the Copper River railroad, extending
from Cordova to Chitina, will be extended toward the Interior, ultimately reaching the agricultural
district of the Tanana valiey.
EAGERLY AW JIT
ITALY’S DECISION
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ROME, April 10.—Political parties favor- |
able to Italy’s immediate intervention in the j
war will hold great meetings tomorrow
throughout the country.
An anonymous proclamation has been is
sued and circulated throughout the country
that unless the monarchy enters the war
the monarchy will cease to exist.
A profound political upheaval is prom
ised.
Serious Disorders
LONDON, April 12.—Serious disorders
are reported from Italy, growing out of
the demands of the people in favor of inter
vention in the war.
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Sounds Like Business
ROME, April 13.—An order has been is- j
sued to all army officers to dull the metal
on uniforms and the scabbards of swords,
a measure usually adopted on the eve of
war.
The information is given out that there
is absolutely no basis for the statement that
peace negotiations are being considered.
Italy Agrees to Serbia's Claims
LONDON, April 14.—Italy has agreed
with the entente powers to support Serbian
claims to an outlet on the Adriatic sea.
Removing Works of Art
PARIS, April 14.—Art treasures from the
museums and churches of Venice and Flor
ence are being removed, under the belief
that the Austrians will bombard those cities
if war is .declared.
GREAT NORTHERN LINER
MEETS WITH DISASTER
KOBE, .Japan, April 12.—The steamship
Minnesota has been driven on the rocks off
Iwjima, at the southwestern entrance to the
Inland sea. A salvage vessel has been sent
to her assistance. The crew and passen
gers were saved. The Minnesota was en
route to Seattle.
The Minnesota is operated by the Great
Northern Railroad Company, and with her
sister ship, the Dakota, is the largest Ameri
can vessel ever built. The Dakota became
a total loss in Eastern waters some years
ago-_
ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN
SIGNIFICANT NEWS ITEM
LONDON, April 10.—The queen of
Sweden has gone to Berlin to live with
her mother. The former is afflicted with
incipient tuberculosis, and the climate of
Sweden does not agree with her. The queen
was formerly the Princess Victoria of Baden,
and was married to King Gustaf in 1881.
BRITISH CASUALTIES
LONDON, April 15.—It is announced that
the total British casualties in the war, from
the beginning of hostilities to April 11, are
139,300 men.
GERMANS NOW DESIRE
BELGIANS TO BE NEUTRAL
ROME. April l(i. It is privately an
nounced here that the German ambassador
is asking the Belgian government if it will
remain neutral provided Germany evacuates
Belgian territory.
EX-DICTATOR OF MEXICO
ASSUMES AN INJURED AIR
NEW YORK. April 13.—General Huerta,
the deposed Mexican dictator, arrived here
today from Europe. He saluted the Ameri
cans but said nothing about the Hag inci
dent. In an interview he promised “to be
good.” United States secret service men
are watching his movements.
Doesn’t Know Who Killed Madero
NEW YORK. April 1G. In a long pub
lished statement, Victoriano Huerta, ex
dictator of Mexico, positively denies that
he has any knowledge as to who killed
President Francisco Madero, whom he aided
in deposing. Huerta also declares that
America has been most unfair to the Mex
ican government.
MOOSE INSTALL
NEW OFFICERS
Last Sunday night, at Flat City, the
Moose lodge installed the newly-elected of
ficers, and a big crowd was in attendance
to witness the ceremony. Those installed
were:
Dictator, Ivan Wales.
Yiee Dictator, A. J. Weiss.
Prelate, William James.
Secretary7, Oscar M. Anderson.
Treasurer, J. J. Smith,
Trustees, Frank B. Stanley, Fred Dickson
and William Taylor.
Inside Guard, James Kay.
Outside Guard, C. C. Climer.
In appreciation of the splendid work
performed during the past year as dictator
of the lodge, Mr. Wales was presented with
a fine Howard watch by the members.
After the conclusion of the installation,
ceremonies a fine program of songs, reci
tations and short talks was enjoyed, and a
delicious lunch was served by Frank Stan
ley. James Finnegan and A1 Curry fur
nished the boys with a goodly supply of
cigars.
RADICAL WAR MEASURE
LONDON, April 15.—The British govern
ment has organized the country’s entire re
sources under national control for the pur
pose of expediting the manufacture of mu
nitions of war.
The postoffice known as Berry, on Ester
creek, in the Fairbanks camp, has been or
dered discontinued by the postoffice de
partment. Residents along that creek will
hereafter be supplied from the postoffice
at Fairbanks.
When you come in from the creeks don’t
forget to stop in at
THE CROSBY BATHS.
GERMAN CRUISER
ELUDES ALLIES
NEWPORT NEWS. Ya., April 12— Steal
ing past four cruisers of the allied powers
off the Virginia capes, the German converted
cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm slipped into port
today, with only twenty-five tons of coal in
her bunkers. She also wants supplies for
her crew of 500 men.
4Th<* cruiser sunk fourteen ships and took
nine hundred and sixty prisoners, but only
brought sixty-one of them here. Her raid
of the seas started on August 3 last. Sixty
six of her crew are prisoners.
The commander of the Kronprinz Wil
helm says that he will soon load up with
supplies and will steal past the allied cruisers
and make his escape.
Want Leave to Make Repairs
NEWPORT NEWS, April 13. The offi
cers of the Kronprinz Wilhelm have for
mally requested leave to make repairs to
the vessel. She is said to be leaking badly
and her boilers are in bad condition.
Doubt Story of Karlsrhue’s Destruction
NEWPORT NEWS, April 14. The Ger
man cruiser Kronprinz Wilhelm probably
will enter the drydock tomorrow. Her offi
cers are inclined to doubt the story that the
cruiser Karlsrhue has been sunk. Her de
struction has frequently been reported, they
ray.
BRITISH AND JAPANESE
ACCUSED BY NEWSPAPER MEN
SAN DIEGO, April 13. Information se
cured by newspaper men shows that the
British, Japanese and Australians are using
Magdalena bay as a base of supplies.
Magdalena bay is on the coast of Lower
California, Mexico, and at various times has
been used by the United States navy as a
rendezvous for target practice.
WELL-KNOWN EDITOR DEAD
KANSAS CITY, April 13.—William Nel
son, owner and editor of the Daily Star,
died here today of uremic poisoning.
William Rockhill Nelson w'as born in i
Fort Wayne, Ind., in 1841. In 1880 he
founded and had ever since been the pro
prietor of the Kansas City Star. He was a
director of the Associated Press, and was
the founder of the Western Gallery of Art,
Kansas City.
BRITISH MERCHANT VESSEL
DRIVES OFF AEROPLANE
LONDON, April 13—The British steam
ship Serula, attacked by German aeroplanes
in the North sea, succeeded in driving them
iff with rifle fire.
REFRIGERATOR SHIPS SEIZED
LONDON, April 15.—The British govern
ment has commandeered all refrigerator
ships trading between the British isles and
Australia.
SINKING OF STEAMER
AROUSES THE DUTCH
LONDON, April 16.—A great uproar has been caused on account
of the sinking of the Netherlands steamship Katwijk, loaded with corn,
from Baltimore for Rotterdam, by a German submarine. The crew
were saved, although the steamship sank without warning fifteen min
utes after she was struck.
Germans Will Investigate
BERLIN, April 16.—An investigation has been begun into the sink
ing of the steamship Katwick.
Holland is Aroused
THE HAGUE, April 16.—Minister of Marine Rambonnett has begun
an investigation as to the nationality of the submarine responsible for
the sinking of the Katwick, which is regarded, so far as Holland is con
cerned, as the gravest incident since the war began. It is known that
the craft was anchored when she was struck.
Rumor That German Warships Escaped Blockade
LONDON, April 12.—It is reported that a German squadron has eluded the British
blockade of the kaiser’s naval base and has engaged British warships off Norway. The
admiralty refuses to comment on the rumor. Heavy tiring has been reported off bear
borough, an indication that some kind of a naval battle if on.
Firing Heard in North bea
LONDON, April 10.- Firing i.s reported to have been heard in the North pea.
Victims of Deadly Submarine
PARIS, April 10. The French three-masted schooner Chateaubriand, bound from
London for New York, with a cargo of chalk, has been sunk by a submarine off the Isle
of Wight. The crew was given ten minutes to leave, and all were saved.
ROTTERDAM, April 11. -The British steamship Harpalyic, the first relief ship of
New York state, under charter by the Belgian relief committee, either struck a mine or
was torpedoed in the North sea. Several steamships report having picked up survivors of
the crew'.
LONDON, April 12,-The British steamship Wayfarer is reported to have been sunk
by a submarine.
Twenty-six lives w'ere lost when the Harribalanne was torpedoed.
LONDON, April 1.3.- -The British steamship Ptarmigan has been torpedoed and sunk
in the North sea. Flleven of the crew' were lost.
STUPENDOUS OPERATIONS IN EASTERN WAR ZONE
Fighting With Fire
PETROGRAD, April 13.—The Germans are bombarding Ossowetz
and are making use of strong infantry attacks and the use of floating
lafts which are set on fire, also incendiary bombs which are floated
down the river.
Russians Streaming Down Southern Slopes of Carpathians
LONDON, April 13.—With the capture of the main chain of the
Beskid mountains, the battle in the Carpathians, which has lasted eighty
days, has come to an end, and the Russians are moving by trains and
roads along the rivers and streams down the southern slopes.
Operations in the Dardanelles
CONSTANTINOPLE, April 14.—The enemy’s patrol ships continue
to bombard the exit batteries of the Dardanelles. A cruiser and a tor
pedo boat have been struck by shells.
To Contest for Pivotal Point
LONDON, April 14.—The Germans are rushing reinforcements
through Budapest to the Carpathians, where a stubborn resistance is
to be made for the purpose of checking the Russians in the fight for
possession of Uzsok pass, where the eastern campaign is pivoted.
Terrible Fate of Russians
PETROGRAD, April 14.—Entire companies of Russian soldiers per
ished in the Carpathians when the troops marched off a precipice
masked with snow by the retreating Austrians.
Austrians in Retreat
LEMBERG, April 14.—The Austrian forces are in precipitous re
treat before the Russians at Mezolaborc.
Fighting Is Stubborn
PETROGRAD, April 15.—Most stubborn fighting is reported in the
Carpathians. The Germans and Austrians are trying to make attacks
elsewhere in order to withdraw the Russians to new battlefields.
Heavy Losses of Russians
PARIS, April 16.—Fifty thousand Russians have been killed and
ten thousand captured since the campaign in the Carpathians started,
in January.
DEVELOPMENTS ON WESTERN LINE
French Victory Reported
PARIS, April 1 I.—The French have won a decisive victory over the
Germans at Lesparges.
Kaiser in Belgium
LONDON, April 14.—Kaiser Wilhelm has been on a visit to the Bel
gian cities of Brussels and Antwerp.
Bring Down German Aeroplanes
LONDON, April 15,—Two German aeroplanes operating over
French territory have been brought down and captured near Nancy.
French Gain Ground in Alsace
PARIS, April 15.—The French forces gained nearly a mile after
sharp fighting southwest of Colmar, in upper Alsace, yesterday.
More Aviators Brought Down
PARIS, April 14.—Aviators who attempted to bombard Bailleul, on
the Belgian frontier, have been brought down by French riflemen and
captured.
PARIS, April 16.—French airmen have bombarded the German
headquarters at Mezieres, also the military buildings at Ostend. Seri
ous damage is reported.
A German Taube has showered bombs on Calais, but little damage
was done and no deaths resulted.
WIFE OF EX-PRESIDENT
UNDERGOES OPERATION
NEW YORK, April 15.—Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt, wife of the ex-president, was
rushed to the Roosevelt hospital today to
undergo an operation.
Operation Successful
NEW YORK, April 16.—The operation
performed on Mrs. Roosevelt yesterday is
reported to have been entirely successful.
OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
WASHINGTON, April 15.—The business
of the American government is virtually
suspended today in recognition of the tif
tieth anniversary of the death of Abraham
Lincoln.
Mrs. Emma W. Ferguson, well known in
Iditarod, where she formerly managed a
ladies’ furnishings store for Miss J. O'Brien,
was recently granted a divorce in Fairbanks
by Judge Bunnell from D. G. Ferguson.