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RUSSIANS DRIVEN BACK
WITHIN OWN BORDERS
BERLIN, June 23.—The second army, after violent fighting, has
captured Lemberg. It is stated that Kaiser Wilhelm is leading the tri
umphal forces into the city.
On fune 21 it was reported that the Austrians, under protection of
artillery lire, had routed the Russian Slavs in front of Lemberg with
bayonet charges, and yesterday the Teutons were within ten miles 01
the city.
No Russian Armies cn Foreign Soil
LONDON, June 24.—With the exception of a small front along the
River Dneister, all the Russian armies are either within or on their own
frontiers.
Again Raise Cry of “On to Paris”
BERLIN, June 24. —“On to Paris!” is again the cry of the German
people. The restoration of Galicia to Austria means that the oil wells,
coal, copper an dzinc mines will be reopened.
Rejoicing in Vienna
VIENNA, June 24.—There is great rejoicing in this city at the news
of the fall of Lemberg. The Russians are in general retreat along their
entire front, and were forced out of their position at Wereseyea. Jhe
outer defenses of Lemberg, at Grodek, seventeen miles west, and Ko
marno, twenty miles southwest, were taken by the Germans on the
19th.
Not Yet Reported From Petrograd
PETROGRAD, June 24.—Czar Nicholas has left for the front. It
was admitted that the defense of Lemberg would only continue until
the supplies could be safely taken away, and then the city will be
evacuated. The defenders of Lemberg are now in the last trench, and
the final battle has opened.
London Reports the End in Sight
LONDON, June 22.—The Teutons are reported to have captured
Rawaruska, in Galicia, and the investment of Lemberg is now near.
I'pon its completion the Russians will cither withdraw or leave a portion
of their forces in the besieged city. Advices of the 19th stated that the
forces of the Russians were at Bay along the Grodek line, in Galicia,
west of Lemberg.
Constantinople Also Sends News
CONSTANTINOPLE, June 21.—Advices received here are to the
effect that the kaiser has taken full charge of the campaign in Galicia.
The roar of guns is understood to have been heard in Lemberg.
Germans Still Hold Lihau
BERLIN, June 20.—Little change is reported in the situation in the
Baltic provinces. The Germans are still holding Libau, which is being
used as a base.
Attack on Warsaw to Be Renewed
AMSTERDAM, June 25.—Rumors are rife here that the Germans'
are now preparing to bring a heavy force into Poland to renew the
attack on Warsaw.
OPERATIONS AT THE DARDANELLES
Attacks Repulsed
CONSTANTINOPLE, June 23.—Furious attacks made by the allies
r.i the Dardanelles have been repulsed.
To Attacks Through Bulgaria
ATHENS, June 23.—It is believed here that the allies will cease
their operations in the Dardanelles and will make an attack on Con
stantinople through Bulgarian territory. The Turkish ammunition
docks and warehouses at Galipoh have been destroyed by the bom
bardments of the allied fleets.
Naval Attack Renewed
COPENHAGEN, June 23.—News has been received here to the effect
that the Anglo-I rench fleet has renewed the attack upon the Darda
nelles.
It is reported that Italian cruisers have sailed for fepodos.
BIG TIME AT FLAT CITY
Fourth of July Celebration
MONDAY, JULY 5
Good Speakers! Fine Music!
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
BERLIN MAKES CLAIM
OF IMMENSE DESTRUCTION
BY GERMAN AIR CRAFT
BERLIN, June 23.—Advices .received here
state that German air craft dropped bombs
on the famous Armstrong works at South
Shields, England, on June 15 and 16, de
stroying the navy yard there and also the
arsenal. The damage was enormous. Seven
teen persons were killed and forty injured.
The British censor suppressed this news.
HARVESTER TRUST CASE
WASHINGTON, June 23. - The harvester
trust case has been reopened in the United
States supreme court, and new arguments
will be heard at the October term.
NOTED DEMOCRATIC BOSS
AMONG THOSE INDICTED i
FOR ELECTION FRAUDS
INDIANAPOLIS, In<l„ June 24. One I
hundred persons, including several high in 1
I arty councils, have been indicted by the j
Marion county grand jury for alleged con- j
spiracy in connection with the election j
frauds in November, 1914. Ninety-two of
the indicted men have surrendered and have
been released on bonds.
Among the men indicted are Thomas Tag
gart, the well-known Democratic politician
end national committeeman; Mayor Bell of
Indianapolis and Chief of Police Perrott.
Taggart and Bell have surrendered and are
at liberty on bonds of $5,000 and $10,000
respectively.
SOUTH AFRICAN REBEL
SIS LENIENTLY DEALT WITH
BY BRITISH GOVERNMENT
BLOOMFONTAINE, South Africa, June
22.—General DeWet, the noted Boer leader
who headed the recent rebellion against the
British, has been found guilty of treason
and sentenced to six years’ imprisonment
and to pay a fine of $10,000.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
OF PRESIDENT WILSON
WASHINGTON, June 24.- If the wife of
President Wilson had lived until today they
would have celebrated the thirtieth anni
versary of their wedding.
WASHINGTON, June 24.—Prior to leaving on His vacation trip. President Wilson announced the
appointment of Robert Lansing to be permanent secretary of state, to succeed William J. Bryan, recently j
resigned. All foreign governments have been notified of the appointment. _ ;
Trie President left last night for Cornish, N. H., his summer home, where he will remain until July 5.
He will stop off for a day at New York. The appointment of Mr. Lansing was not decided upon until a
short time before the President’s departure. ____
REPLY OF GERMANS TO PRESIDENT WILSON’S NOTE
TO INSIST ON MODIFICATION OF BRITISH BLOCKADE ALSO
BERLIN, June 25.—A forecast of the reply of the German government to the American note pro
testing against the destruction of American lives and property in the submarine warfare states that Ger
many will say that she is fighting for her freedom, and does not desire to jeopardize the interests of any
neutral nation. If ihe United States is willing to mediate between Germany and Great Britain in order to
obtain a modification of the British blockade in return for a modification by Germany of the submarine
warfare, the latter is willing to negotiate along the lines laid down by President Wilson in his humanity
note.
WASHINGTON, June 23.—It is understood that the German reply to President Wilson s note will not
be received until the latter part of next week.
The British government has issued a further memorandum regarding the order in council affecting
neutral shipping, in which notice was given of the intention to prohibit shipments entering Holland, with
the object in view of stopping trade with Germany through Holland. The British note says that the United
States has no cause for complaint on the score of treatment of cargoes, and that various concessions al
ready have been made to American citizens. 1
It is believed that the note in reply to Great Britain will deal with the use of tne American flag.
Germans Considering Reply Carefully
BERLIN, June 24.—Anton Meyer Gerhard, the emissary of the German ambassador to the United
States, is making a lull report to Chancellor Bethman n-Holweg before the actual work is begun on the re
ply to the American note. Kaiser Wfilhelm also in tends that several points of warfare shall be discussed
with the American government before the submarine policy of Germany in the future is definitely stated.
It is understood that the imperial German government probably will promise in the reply to Presi
dent Wilson’s note that the lives and property of all neutrals will be safeguarded.
The Tagzing has suspended publication, and no explanation of this action is made. The newspaper
criticized the American Lusitania note. _
GERMANS ARE SUSPECTED
OF CANADIAN OUTRAGES
WINDSOR, Out.. June 21.—The overalls
factory of the Peabody company was par
tially wrecked by a bomb last night. The
company had just completed an order for
115,000 British uniforms.
Many sticks of dynamite have been found j
under the armory, where the recruits for
the army have been sleeping.
Germans are suspected of both outrages.
BRYAN TO BE CANDIDATE
FOR NEBRASKA SENATORSHIP
WASHINGTON, June 24.—It is stated
here that William J. Bryan will be a candi
date for senator from the State of Nebraska.
HAITI’S WEEKLY REVOLUTION
WASHINGTON, June 23.—The United
States cruiser Washington has been dis
patched to Haiti because of the breaking
out of a new revolution there.
REQUEST OF LEGISLATURE
NOT LIKELY TO BE GRANTED
WASHINGTON, June 8.—Secretary Red
field of the department of commerce, in re
ferring to a memorial from the Alaska legis
lature asking for full control of the fisheries
in Alaska, says that he is opposed to grant
ing the request.
EARTHQUAKE IN MEXICO
CAUSES REIGN OF TERROR
SAN FRANCISCO, June 23.—Martial law
has been declared at Calexico, and also at
Mexicola, following a reign of terror result
ing from three earthquake shocks. Many
buildings are in ruins, and scores of persons
art reported to have been killed.
Soldiers of General Villa’s forces are on
duty at Mexicola.
SENSATIONAL NEWS STORY
RETRACTED BY TRIBUNE
NEW YORK, June 23.—The New York
Tribune, which some days ago printed a
story to the effect that Anton Meyer Ger
hard, the emissary of German Ambassador
Bernstorff to the German govrnment, was
in reality Dr. Alfred Meyer, a member of
the German privy council and^ purchasing
agent of the German army, today prints a
retraction of the story.
Mr. Gerhard arrived in Berlin some days
ago from Washington.
TRY TO BLOW UP ANDY
NEW YORK, June 24.—Three sticks of
dynamite were found today on the doorstep
of Andrew Carnegie’s Fifth avenue home.
Visit our new store at Flat.
Boas the Clothier.
WAR BULLETINS
British Cruiser Damaged
LONDON. June 24. The British cruiser
Dosburgh has been struck by a torpedo in
the North sea and damaged, but not seri
ously. There were no casualties.
Turkish Vessels Sunk by Russians
PETROGRAD, June 22. -A Russian sub
marine has sunk a large Turkish steamship '
and two sailing vessels in the Black sea.
Germans Seize Swedish Vessels
COPENHAGEN, June 23—Five Swedish
vessels have been seized in the Baltic by
German warships. All of these were lum
ber-laden, and bound for England.
German Submarines in Mediterranean
TOKIO, June 24.—Advices received here
slate that seven German submarines have
succeeded in entering the Mediterranean
through the Strait of Gibi altar.
Large British Steamships Torpedoed
LONDON. June 24.- Two large British
steamships have been torpedoed and sunk
off the coast. The crews were saved.
Another British War Lean
LONDON, June 22.—The house of com
mons has passed to second reading the bill
authorizing the British government to ra-e'
a loan of So,000,000,000 to prosecute thi*
war.
Successes of Allies
LONDON, June 23.—The French are
gaining on the west front and the Russians
have repulsed the Germans near St. Yrl.
Damage in East Prussia
AMSTERDAM, June 23.—The Germans ,
have lost a million and a naif of men and ,
seventy-five million dollars damage has been :
inflicted on German soil by the Russians m :
East Prussia. Air craft of the allies have |
propped bombs on the balloon sheds at Brus- j
sels, but have inflicted little damage.
Allies Make Demand Upon Bulgaria
BERLIN, June 22.—It is stated that th->.
allies have made demands that Bulgaria
immediately mobilize and march against j
Turkev.
Conference Proposed
ROME, June 23.—A conference of the
Balkan powers with the allies regarding the j
entrance into the war of Greece, Bulgaria I
and Roumania has been proposed.
Labor Leaders Must Come to Time
LONDON, June 24.—The British labor
leaders have been givn seven days in which ,
to make good their promises that the men
will rally to the factories in sufficient num- j
bers to produce the maximum supply of j
the munitions of war.
Execution of Spies
LONDON, June 24.—Robert Muller, a j
German spy, has been shot by order of a ^
court-martial, and Robert Rosenthal, his ac- [
complice, will be given his trial soon.
Serbians After an Outlet i
LONDON, June 21.—Unofficial advices j
received here state that the Serbians have |
occupied Durazzo.
PETROGRAD, June 25.—The Germans
have crossed the Dneister south of Lemberg.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION CAMP
TO BE “SPOTLESS TOWN”
SEWARD. June 23.—A presidential order
has been received for the sale at public auc
tion of town lots at Ship Creek, the head
quarters for construction work on the gov
ernment railroad.
The order provides that the town is to .
be incorporated immediately, and no gam
bling or liquor selling is to be allowed. A
ban is iflso placed upon immoral resorts.
REVENUE SHORTAGE
WASHINGTON. June 24.—It is stated
that the revenues of the government for
the current fiscal year will show a shortage
of *30,000,000.
HOSTILE AVIATORS BATTLE
WITHOUT FATAL RESULTS
PARIS, June 20.—French and German
aviators engaged in a battle ten thousand
feet in the air over Albach. The former
was driven down by his opponent, but he
himself was nearly killed when his machine
fell riddled with bullets.
MOBS IN RUSSIAN CAPITAL
WRECK GERMAN PROPERTY
PETROGRAD, June 21.—During recent
anti-German demonstrations in this city
damages estimated at §20.000,000 were in
flicted. The mobs wrecked five hundred
stores and two hundred private residences.
EX-BANDIT AS EVANGELIST
GLENDALE, Cal., June 2— A1 Jennings,
the reformed Oklahoma bandit, who gained
notoriety by becoming a candidate for gov
ernor of that state a year ago, has turned
evangelist and has started religious meet
ings here. Crowds of curious persons are
attracted to the meetings.
SPANISH GOVERNMENT
IN NEED OF WAR SINEWS
MADRID, June 23.—The cabinet has re
signed on account of the failure to secure
the recently-authorized government loan.
May Be Withdrawn
MADRID. June 25.—King Alfonso has
asked the cabinet to remain in office, and it
is probable that the resignations of the min
isters may be withdrawn.
The launch Beaver, with the passengers
from the Washburn, arrived from Dikeman
at 6:15 last evening.
Judge Bunnell of the district court spent
a few days on the creeks this week.
Job Printing at Pioneer office.
ADVANCE OF ITALIANS
MEETS WITH CHECK
ROME, June 25.—Fort Hensel, the principal work of the Austrian
stronghold of Malborget, has been reduced by the artillery fire 01 the
Italian troops, who have also captured Giorna.
ROME, June 24.—Heavy artillery fighting has developed along the
entire Italian front. Along the Carnic Alps the fortress of Matborgeth
still stops the Italian advance. On the Isonzo front the Italian hav
made advances across the river between Goerzia and Plava.
Italian flyers have seriously damaged the Austrian positions on th
isonzo front. An Austrian fleet has bombarded Monopoli, inflictin'.'
much damage.
Signor Marconi, the Italian inventor, has joined the army a a
lieutenant in the aeroplane war.
Encounter Snowstorm
BRESCIA, June 23.—A snowstorm has halted military operation;
on the summit of the Altissmo.
Raid on Venice Feared
VENICE, June 2E—Strict precautions have been adopted for the
safety of the populace in the event of an air raid.
Hit and Run Tactics
VIENNA, June 21.—The Austrian warships which bombarded Italian
ports have retreated safely to their base.
Austrians Badly Beaten, Say Italians
VERONA. June 25.—The Austrians, strongly reinforced along tin
whole front, have taken the offensive, but have been badlv beaten.
No Decisive Success, Say Austrians
VIENNA, June 25.—The Italians, after a month of fighting, haw
succeeded decisively at no point.
ON THE WESTERN FRONT
LONDON, June 25.—While the Russians are slowly retreating in
the East, the French are slowly gaining in certain points on the western
front. Fighting is also reported from the Measz, Champaign and Lor
raine districts.
German Bombardment of Dunkirk Continues
DUNKIRK, June 25.—Thirty-six tons of explosives and metal have
been thrown into this city from the German position behind Dixmude.
Many persons have been killed and wounded.
Canadian Battalion Annihilated
TORONTO, June 25.—Word has been received that the First West
ern Ontario battalion practically has been annihilated near Lebassc.
WARNING AGAIN
SEST TO MEXICO
WASHINGTON, June 24.—A warning
has been sent to Mexico by the state depart
ment to the effect that foreigners in Mexico
must be protected. Fears are entertaiued
for the foreign residents of Mexico City on
account of the trouble between Carranza
and Zapata forces over control of the city.
Carranza Scorns Villa
WASHINGTON, June 23.—Advices re
ceived here state that Carranza has an
nounced that he will not deal with Villa in
regard to the pacification of Mexico, and
that he will continue his fight against him.
Villa Is Willing
EL PASO, June 21.—The Villa govern
ment has announced that it will submit to
the plans for the pacification of Mexico pro
posed by Washington.
Doesn't Want Marines to Land
SAN DIEGO, June 23.—A wireless dis
patch received here state? that \illa has
promised protection to foreigners in the
disturbed Yaqui Indian territory. He fears
that the landing of American marines might
be misinterpreted.
Carranza Repulsed by Zapata
WASHINGTON, June 25— Zapata’s
forces defending Mexico City have attacked
and repulsed the forces of General Carranza.
FRANK WILL NOT HANG
ATLANTA. Ga.. June 24. Gnverr
Slatton on Monday last commuted t<> lit*
imprisonment the sentence of Le> Frank
vho was condemned to die on July 12 f<>r
the murder of Mary Phagen. The pri> ; • r
was taken to Milledgeville prison farm
The governor was compelled t•» call out
the state militia for hi> own [»ro:-- *i
against bitter mobs protesting against b..
commutation of Frank’s sentence, ami tn»
soldiers continue to guard his suburban
home.
The governor came into his office yc.-er
day without the protection of a guar-:,
the city is becoming quiet.
Governor Slat-ton has received hun.:r f
telegrams from all over the country } ra»>ing
him for saving Frank's life.
Attack Threatered
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.. June 24 P'i
mors are current of a possible attack ’ 1.**
prison farm, and the guards have con in
creased.
JURY FOR THURSDAY
Through an error The Pionee:
made to say on another page that the
petit jury for the district court term
is called for Monday next. The e
should read that the jurors a:e - un
moned to appear at. the court house u
Thursday, July 1, at 10 a. m
Fine Watch Repairing. ' . ; l3l
Glorious 4th
ED1TAROD
On Monday, July 5th
Dance and
Picture Show
Ladies and Children will be car
ried on the Auto Tram for
HALF FARE
MANY RICH, RARE AND RACY DOINGS ON THE LIST