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EL PASO. Texas, March 1 5.—The expedition of
United States troops organized for the pursuit of
Villa crossed the Mexican border at 2:30 o’clock
this morning, in charge of Colonel George Dodd.
General Pershing remained at Columbus.
No Clash Yet Reported
WASHINGTON. March 16.—Officials of the war
department do not expect a clash with the Mexican
troops before Friday or Saturday. Ihe first report
from General Pershing, at Fort Sam Houston, was re- j
ceived this morning by General Funston at San An-j
tonio. He states that all is going well so far.
Pershing’s Orders
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 15.—General Fun-j
ston said today that Perslvng’s orders were such that
he may begin the campaign whenever he is ready.
He thought the expedition would cross the border
this morning.
Funston Predicts Long and Arduous Task
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 14.—General Fun
ston today outlined his plans for the capture of
Villa. He urges carefulness. Haste, he says, means
suicide. The task appears to be a long and arduous
one.
General Funston stated that the expedition would
not get started until this morning. Rumors that
troops already had entered Mexico, he said, were
false.
Aeroplanes departed lor the border yesterday.
Soldier s Opinion of Duration of Contest
NEW YORK, March 15.—Colonel Glenn, in com
mand of the department of the East, says that it
will take four or five years to establish pe^ce in
Mexico, and that it will require half a million men.
Latest News from the Border
DOUGLAS, March 17. The l nited States customs house to
day released ammunition and rides consigned to Carranza at
Sonora.
DOUGLAS, Ariz., March 16.- Numerous reports reach the mil
itary authorities of open rebellion among the Carranza troops
eouth of here.
DOUGLAS, Ariz.. March 15. Half a million cartridges con
signed to General Calles were seized today by United Mates sol
diers. The authorities are trying to trace their source.
DOUGLAS, Ariz.. March 13.- Army officers yesterday located
four pieces of artillery placed on a hill opposite to Nogales, Ariz.,
and several pieces were thereupon placed on the hills on the
American side.
DOUGLAS, Ariz., March 12.--American patrols with three
days’ rations have been assigned to guard the border on each side
of Nogales. Ariz. Carranza troop;, passed through Nogales, Mexico,
yesterday, in an effort to block the escape of Villa to the west.
EL PASO, Texas, March 14.- Troops awaiting orders on the
border now' number 15,000 men. The order to move is expected
tomorrow.
The telegraph line between Juarez and Casa Grandes has been
cut, presumably by Villa's raiders
The police have seized an n flammatory edition of a Car
ranzaist newspaper, which called i ion ali factions of Mexicans to
unite against the United States, fhe editor was arrested.
Villa is said to be headed directly for Casa Grandes, Chihuahua,
to attack a colony of 500 Mornim .- settled there. He commands
a position on the’ railroad which will prevent an exodus of the
Mormons.
EL PASO, March 17—Two troops of cavalry, by forced
marches, have reached a point .ear Casa Grandes, where the
threatened Mormon colony is locat'd.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Marcl 17—General Pershing’s com
mand is encamped on the desert. It has had no encounter with
Mexicans.
COLUMBUS, Texas, March 17 —An unofficial report received
here states that six American coldiers in Mexico have been
wounded by snipers.
COLUMBUS, Texas, March 14 -General Pershing has arrived
here and has taken immediate command of the 3,500 men now
ready.
COLUMBUS, Texas, March 11. -Seven soldiers of Villa's band
have been captured and are held to face a charge of murder.
PHOENIX, Ariz., March 16. -Governor Hunt has asked for
militia to guard the Roosevelt dam for the reclamation service.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, March 16. Mexican bandits fired upon
the American soldiers guarding a railroad bridge fourteen miles
south of here. The guard has been increased.
TORREON, March 16.—Consul A. L. Williams, upon advice
to use hia own judgment, has turned the American consulate over
to the British vice consul. Americans are awaiting an opportunity
to leave. The excitement over the entry of the American troops
has subsided.
LAREDO, Texas, March 17.—Fourteen Carranza soldiers and
ten civilians have been killed by che explosion of a carload of
grenades in the yards of the National Railroad at Monterey. The
newa was kept secret by Carrama
BISBEE, Ariz., March 11.—An American rancher was kiilcd
early last night by bandits, who drt ve his stock across the border.
Marfa Texas, March 15.—C<1 ael Rojos, the Carranza com
mander at Owiniga, has been k.l.: I by his own men during an
attempt at mutiny.
PHILADELPHIA, March 14.—Four of the largest war muni
tions plants in this section are working on rush orders of steel
shells for the American government. The Remington Arms Com
pany is making two million rifles.
NEW YORK. March 11.—I' is announced that telegraphic
messages for Mexico will be received subject to censorship.
CHICAGO March 11.—Apphcations for enlistment in the
United States army in the Chicago district have trebled since the
latest Mexican crisis. .
.» The sen of a former Mexican ambassador to the United States
Bays that Carranza would be ass.'amnated within forty-eight hours
should he grant permission for ’he American troops to in\ ade
Mexico.
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FORCEFUL PROTEST AGAINST MR. BRANDEIS
WASHINGTON, March 15.- ‘ ven former presidents of the
American B2r Association, inchni ' former President Taft, Elihu
Root and Rufus Choate, have p,c sted to the United States sen
ate against the confirmation of t - appointment of David Bran
deis to be associate justice of thi nited States supreme court.
WASHINGTON, March 16.- r he Brandeis hesring closed to
The committee will lecommend that a vote be taken on
M.jvh 24.
WAR MEASURES IN ENGLAND
TO APPLY TO AMERICANS
AND ALL OTHER ALIENS
LONDON, March 15. The new regula
tions to restrict travel of friendly aliens is
effective today. Under their provisions
Americans as well as other aliens are re
quired to register upon their arrival in the
British isles, and can land only at certain
jiorts.
Premier Asquith has been given a serious
check in parliament. Noel Pemberton, a
: member who has just been seated, has made
| an impressive maiden speech, in which he
I demanded that all existing air craft be
| used in raiding hostile countries.
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WELL-KNOWN NORTHERNER
TO SUPPLY STEFANSSON
SEATTLE, March 14.—Captain Louis
Lane, who last year found Explorer Stef
ansson in the wilds of the Arctic, will go
north again shortly with a new schooner,
with which he will take supplies to Hersehel
island for the Stefansson party, w'ho have
been wintering on Banks Land.
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CHAIRMAN OF ROAD BOARD
WILL SEE ACTIVE SERVICE
WASHINGTON, March 14.—lieutenant
Colonel Richardson, chairman of the Alaska
road commission, which has charge of the
work of road and trail construction in that
territory under the direction of the war de
partment, is. in Washington. He is under
preparation orders for active service with
the troops on the Mexican border.
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CHAMP WILL BE DELEGATE
WASHINGTON, March 14.—Champ
Clark, speaker of the house of representa
tives, will be a delegate to the Democratic
national convention in the event that con
gress is not in session at the time set for j
the gathering.
FIRE AT ARMY POST
MONTEREY, Cal., March 14.—'The head
quarters building of the Monterey Presidio
was destroyed by fire yesterday, six hours |
after the troops had departed for the Mexi
can border.
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PROHIBITION FOR MANITOBA
WINNIPEG, March 14.—The province of
| Manitoba yesterday voted for prohibition
| of the liquor traffic by a majority of two
j to one. The new law goes into effect on
June 1.
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IRELAND’S GREAT DAY
LONDON, March 17. - John Redmond,
parliamentary leader cf the Irish National
ists, today sent his greetings to his com
patriots in the United States, in observance
of St. Patrick’s day.
VICE PRESIDENT’S BIRTHDAY!
WASHINGTON, March 14. Vice Prod •
dent Thomas Marshall is celebrating his
birthday today. He is 62 years of age.
CARDINAL NEARS DEATH
ROME, March 14.—Cardinal Gotti is near
death, and has been given the last rites of j
the church. _
CARL THEILE ON WAY OUTSIDE
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Carl Theile, formerly a business man of
this district, who passed through this city
recently on his way to Canyon creek, lower ,
Kuskokwim, was in the city this week on
his way Outside. It is said that he will re- j
turn to that promising camp with a big j
stock of goods. It will be remembered that '
the stock being taken in by Mr. Theile last j
year was lost in the wreck of the schooner
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ROBY'SJ18 RACE
Big Annual Event is Won by
Sepaila in Record Time on
RUBY, March 17.—The big annual St.
Patrick’s clay event of the Ruby Kennel
Club, the Ruby Derby, was run today over
a heavy trail Five teams of dogs qualified,
and the race was won by Sepa.la’s team
in the fast time of 5 hours, twenty-six
minutes and 18 seconds, which breaks
the record, formerly h Id by Joe Jean of
Iditarod, by eight minutes. The distance is
fifty-eight miles. Summary:
Eepalla . 5:26:18
Frisco. 5 :40 :58
George Jimmy . 5:41:29
George Carl and Jack Lamont also run.
The purse was divided into prizes of
$00, $300, $200 and $100.
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SMALL STAMPEDE STARTED
TO TOLSTOI, OPHIR DISTRICT
Bob Boyd, the mail carrier, brings word
from Ophir of a small stampede which re
cently started from Ophir and vicinity to
Tolstoi river, otherwise known as “Booby”
creek, situated on the old Dishakaket trail,
about thirty miles from Ophir. According
to Mr. Boyd, while there was no undue ex
citement, about all the available men at
the Innoko camp had started for the new
district to stake claims.
It appears that the discoverer of the creek
has been prospecting there for the last three
years, and recently uncovered good pros
pects, which were thought sufficient indi
cation that pay would be located. There
had been rumors of pay being found, but
as far as known nothing better than 2-cent
pans had yet been reported. However, the
district is highly thought of as a prospective
producer, and it is likely that considerable
prospecting will result.
EVERYTHING !S HARMGNIUS
IN THE DEMOCRATIC CAMP
It appears that the calling of Democratic
primaries to take place at Flat last Satur
day night was due to the fear on the part
of some of the followers of Jefferson, Jack
son and Wilson located at Flat that the
holding of the delegate elections would be
delayed until too late to get the credentials
before the Juneau convention. When it
was explained that the call already issued
was in accordance with the wishes of the
party leaders the proposed primaries were
abandoned.
The primaries will be held, according to :
official announcement, next Saturday night
at the following places:
Iditarod—Antley’s hall.
Flat—Moose hail.
Discovery—John Rasmussen's.
Iuitarod is entitled to one delegate, Flat
three and Discovery one. The convention
is to be held at Juneau on May 24.
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WELL-KNOWN MEN INDICTED
EY FAIRBANKS GRAND JURY
Word comes from Fairbanks that the
grand jury has brought in indictments
against City Councilman Dan Callahan and
W. H. Wooldridge, charged v/tih crimes
against young half-breed and quarter-breed
girls. The men are being held without bail.
The grand jury has brought in a large
number of other indictments, and it is prob
able that the term of court will be a lengthy
one. There is now little doubt that the
holding of the Iditarod term of court will
be delayed until near the usual time, as the
court will be unable to leave for Ruby until
after the opening of navigation.
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NOVA SCOTIA GOES DRY
HALIFAX, N. S.. March 16—The pro
vincial legislature has passed the prohibition
b;ll by a vote of 28 to 3.
COMMENDABLE ATTITUDE
OF EX-SECRETARY OF WAR
TOWARD HIS SUCCESSOR
WASHINGTON, March 11—Ex-Secre
tary of W'ar Garrison today visited his suc
cessor in office, Newton D. Baker, and of
fered his services in making Mr. Baker fa
miliar with the duties of the office.
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MEDIATION BOARD LEAVES
TO SETTLE ALASKA STRIKE
SEATTLE, March 15.—The members of
the board of mediation appointed by the
department of labor to endeavor to adjust
the differences between the government rail
road laborers in Alaska and the Alaska en
gineering board left today on board the
steamship Watson for Anchorage.
The men, who have been receiving pay
at the rate of 37 Vi cents an hour, are de- j
manding an increase to 50 cents, together
with other concessions.
TEDDY RETURNS IN TIME
TO RECEIVE THAT TELEGRAM
NEW YORK, March 14.—Former Presi
ednt Roosevelt returned today from a ten
days' tour of the West Indies. Reports
from Port of Spain, island of Trinidad, say
that Mr. Roosevelt and wife were every
where enthusiastically received, and that
thev visited many places of interest.
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DE:IY SENSATIONAL RUMOR
COPENHAGEN, March 14—The Danish
foreign office has issued a denial of a cur
rent rumor that Germany had offered the
sum of $20,000,000 for the Danish West
Indies. •
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EXPLOSION IN DETROIT
DETROIT, March 13.—A sewer explosion
tore up streets for a distance of two miles
yesterday, and broke many water mains and
windows. The damage is estimated at half
a million dollars.
CUMMINGS GETS BIG VOTE
ST. PAUL, March 15.—Senator Cum
mings was indorsed for the presidency by
the Minnesota presidential primaries by a
majority of six to on^._
MEXICANS EXCITED
MEXICO CITY, March 16—Ten thou
sand persons, largely civil government em
ployes, paraded the streets today shouting
for Carranza.
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ERYAN WILL BE DELEGATE
LINCOLN, Neb., March 16.—William J.
Bryan has been nominated for delegate to
the Democratic national convention, to be
held in June.
CANAL TO REOPEN
WASHINGTON, March 16.—The Panama
canal, it is announced, has been sufficiently
cleared of debris to allow of its being re
opened to traffic on April 15.
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MACHINERY BEING MOVED
TO WILLOW CREEK MINES
During the past week a force of men with
teams have been engaged in the task of load
ing and hauling the heavy mining machin
ery belonging formerly to “Red” Ellis, and
which has been lying on the river bank be
low town for a year past, to the workings
of Jonas Brewis, on Willow creek. The
work was under the supervision of “Happy
Jack” Stevenson, and exceptionally good
time is said to have been made in the task.
The machinery consists of Bagley scrap
ers, boilers, cables, etc., and will be put. in
commission immediately ready to commence
spring work.
NEWS NOTES FROM DIFFERENT WAR ZONES
BERLIN, March 15.—'The reichstag reassembled today to dis
cuss revenue measures. Spain has been asked to represent the
interests of Germany at Lisbon. German aeroplanes bombarded
Russian steamships on Saturday list. Five of them were de
stroyed. Several merchantmen in the Black sea and some of the
destroyers were hit. The British forces have sustained heavy loss
in a battle at Felahie, Mesopotamia. The Turks captured stores
and supplies.
BERLIN, March 17.—A new bill increasing taxes two millions
of dollars weekly has been introduced in the reichstag. Increased
activity along the Russian front is reported. The Italians con
tinue their attack on the Austrians along the Isonzo.
LONDON, March 15.—Austria has declared war on Portugal.
The unexpectedly early call upon married men to join the army
has created grave dissatisfaction. The government is considering
a change of policy. German aeroplanes were seen yesterday ap
proaching the mouth of the Thames. They fled when pursued.
The admiralty announces the sinking of the torpedo boat de
stroyer Coquette and torpedo boat No. 11, which struck mine3
nff the coast of England. The casualties were four officers and
fifty-one men lost.
LONDON, March 16.—The Dutch passenger steamship Tu
bantia, from Amsterdam, has been torpedoed and is in a sinking
condition. Her passengers were taken off. She was to have
stopped at Falmouth for most of her passengers.
LONDON, March 17.—Reports received here state that Brazil
has seized fourteen German merchantmen at Rio de Janeiro. Many
heated discussions have taken place in the house of commons
regarding the calling out of married men. Asiatic cholera has j
broken out in Belgrade, and fifty cases are reported daily.
PARIS, March 17.—General Galliene, minister of war, has re
signed on account of ill health. General Rocque has been ap
pointed as his successor.
AMSTERDAM, March 11.—In banking circles it is said that
American securities taken by the British from the Dutch steam
ships from Rotterdam and Noordam amount to $12,000,000, all
of which has been taken since the middle of January.
WASHINGTON, March 11.—The Norwegian bark Silius, with
Tour Americans on board, has been torpedoed without warning,
according to a cablegram from Consul Osborne, at Havre. -»ll
the Americans were saved.
WASHINGTON, March 16.—The British foreign office is pre
paring a reply to the inquiry of the United States regarding the
stopping of an American liner in Chinese waters and the removal
of German and Austrian passengers at Shanghai.
NEW YORK, March 16.—The French steamship Patria, carry
ing 900 passengers, twenty of whom were Americans, was attacked
by a submarine without warning off the coast of Tunis, according
to the story of her captain upon arrival here.
NEW YORK, March 17.—J. P. Morgan & Co. are negotiating
with the Canadian government with reference to a new loan of
J75,000,000.
LISBON, March 11.—Baron Rosen, the German ambassador,
has been handed his passports.
STOCKHOLM, March 11.—The Swedish government has de
cided to remove the German mine field off Falsterbo, which caused
the loss of the steamship Martha recently.
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TO DROP EVERYTHING BUT PREPAREDNESS
WASHINGTON, March 14.—Senator Borah of Idaho today
urged the senate to stop all legislation in order to dispose of the
preparedness measures promptly.
WASHINGTON, March 17.—The preparedness bill will get the
right of way over all other legislation. The house has voted unani
mously to adopt a special rule to limit the debate to ten hours.
The measure provides for the federalization of all the national
guard for reserves.
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AUSTRIA CHARGES ALLIES WITH INHUMANITY
WASHINGTON, March 14.—The Austrian government has
presented to the state department reports of two instances of
Austrian merchantmen being torpedoed without warning by sub
marines of the allies.
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WASHINGTON, March 15.—The house of repre
sentatives today passed a joint resolution authoriz
ing the President to bring the army up to its full
strength. Only one vote was cast against the reso
lution. The senate is expected to concur in the
measure today.
President Wilson, in the event that an emergency
should arise, will lay the entire Mexican situation
before congress and may ask permission to raise a
volunteer army.
Carranza, through Consul Silliman, has asked the
United States government for permission to send
Mexican troops across the border in pursuit of the
bandits, and it is stated that the permission will be
granted in the event that this action becomes neces
sary. Officials believe that Carranza is making a
f supreme effort to capture Villa.
Much secrecy has been maintained in regard to
the plans for the capture of Villa, and even high
government officials have been kept in doubt as to
what was transpiring at the border. It has now been
announced that General Funston will have entire
charge of military affairs along the border, but that
the expedition into Mexico will be in charge of
General Pershing.. The execution of the order to
capture Villa and his bandits will be left entirely
to Funston to carry out.
Resolution Is Signed by President
WASHINGTON, March 1 7.—President Wilson to
day signed the congressional resolution increasing
the army to its full strength.
An investigation into the attack on the liner Pa
tria may be ordered.
Bryan Approves
CHICAGO, March 12.—William J. Bryan, in ad
dresses delivered here today, expressed his approval
of President Wilson’s course as to the Mexican situ
ation. He said the expedition should not develop
into intervention.
Ultimatum from Carranza
MEXICO CITY, March 12.—Carranza has sent an
ultimatum to the United States in which he denies
the right of that government to invade Mexico. He
insists that the dignity of Mexico as a nation cannot
be upheld unless the reciprocal privilege of punitive
expeditions be allowed. Official Mexico views the
actions of Villa as part of a plan to force the United
States to intervene in Mexico.
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STILL HAMMERING AWAY AT VERDUN FORTS
PARIS, March I 5.—The violence of the German
bombardment of the French positions northwest of
Verdun was redoubled today, upon the return of
the kaiser to the battle front.
Yesterday the enemy renewed the crucial smash
on a fifty-mile front in the Verdun district. They
have occupied the Corbeaux woods, west of the
Meuse and northwest of Verdun, suffering enormous
losses.
Activity Switched to Northwest
LONDON, March 14.—The German activity has
been switched from east to northwest of Verdun,
and a lull in the fighting is apparent everywhere.
Except for infantry action, fighting around Verdun
ceased temporarily. The French admit slight Ger
man gains.
The German losses in last Saturday’s fighting were
the heaviest since the beginning of the attack on
Verdun.
LONDON, March 16.—The Germans have won
important ground, apparently pausing to bring up
reinforcements.
Germans Report Important Gains
BERLIN, March 1 5.—Important gains for the Ger
man forces are announced at the war office today.
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RESIGNATION OF ADMIRAL VON TIRPITZ
BERLIN, March 17.—Admiral Von Tirpitz, min
ister of the navy, has resigned, and Admiral Von
Capelle has been appointed as his successor. The
change does not signify a modification of the sub
marine warfare.
Failure to obtain the adoption of an aggressive
naval program is assigned as the cause of Von Tir
pitz’ resignation.
Two More Guesses
PARIS, March 17.—The cause of Von Tirpitz’ resignation i»
said to have been the desire of Emperor William that the German
fleet should engage the British. Von Tirpitz was opposed to
bringing out the fleet.
WASHINGTON, March 17.—Emperor William's determination
not to provoke a break with the United States, by refusing to
modify the submarine warfare, is supposed to be responsible for
the resignation of Von Tirpitz.
Chancellor May Also Retire
LONDON, March 17.—Dr. Von Bethmann-Hollwegg, the in?
perial German chancellor, may retire, according to report.