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VILLA STARTS
FOR HEM CITY
Troops to Be Withdrawn Next Tuesday
WASHINGTON. Nov. 14. It was an
nounced by the war department today that
the I'nited States troops at Vera Cruz.
Mexico, would be withdrawn from ihe city
on November 23.
Truce May Be Signed
WASHINGTON. Nov 14. Owing to the
decision to withdraw the l nited States
troops from Vera Cruz at an early date, it
is believed here that Carranza and Villa
umv sign a truce to avoid further blood
shed.
New Developments
EL PASO, Tex., Nov. 14. Advices re
ceived here are to the effect that General
Villa will oppose the evacuation of Vera
Cruz by the Cubed States forces on ac
count of the danger of the port falling into
the hands of General Carranza.
Will Protect Foreigners
WASHINGTON. Nov. lti Provisional
President Guitterez of Mexico has notified
the I’nited Slates government that as presi
dent of Mexico he will protect foreigners.
Refuses to Resign
WASHINGTON. Nov. 1' General Car
ranza. according to advices received by the
state department, has repudiated his pre
vious action, by which he agreed to resign
flic provisional presidency ot Mexico.
Orizabo Is Carranza's Capital
MEXICO CITY. Nov. 19. General Car
ranza has declared the city of Orizabo to
be the capital of the republic.
Villa Moving on Mexico City
WASHINGTON Nov. 19. News received
here today indicates that General Villa, at
the head of his army, is moving on Mexico
City, and that he has already captured the
important city of Leon.
Preparing for Evacuation
GALVESTON. Tex Nov. 19. United
State- transports left here today for \ era
Cruz, and will return with the troops 'hat
have been in occupation of that city tor
some months past.
General Villa Gets Recruits
WASHINGTON. Nov. 19. Advices re
coived here stare that two thousand of
Carranza's soldiers voluntarily surrendered
to General Villa at Leon.
Denounces Villa as Traitor
MEXICO (TTY. Nov. 20 General Obre
gun has assumed supreme command of the
government* forces here. and has asked the
citizens to resist General Villa's entrance to
the capital. He denounces Villa as a traitor.
A Significant Report
WASHINGTON. N->v I1' Major General
Wotherspoon retired today as chief of the
g< neral staff of the United States army. In
his report to the war department he recom
mends axi increase in the regular army to
a quarter of a million men. gradually in
creasing until a half million men are en
rolled. equipped for a six months’ cam
paign.
Goes to Fight Villa
WASHINGTGON, Nov. 20.- General
Obregon, with the soldiers under his com
mand, has entrained at Mexico City for
Onaba, according to dispatches received
here.
WILL BE BRIEF MESSAGE
WASHINGTON. Nov. 19. -President Wil
son is engaged in the task of outlining his
message to the forthcoming congress. Fol
lowing his usual custom, the message will
be a short one, probably containing not
more than three thousand words.
EMBARGO RAISED
WASHINGTON, Nov. 02. The embargo
against Canadian cattle, which was ordered
by the department of agriculture upon the
discovery of the prevalence of foot and
mouth disease, was faised today.
Herb Riley is making arrangements for
a special Thanksgiving dinner at the poptilar
Merchants Cafe, with especial reference to
Nerving family parties. An excellent menu
is promised for the feast.
The new sled for Captain U. G. Norton,
which has been under construction at the
factory of Harry Panter, is nearing comple
tion, and will be given a try out in a few
days.
Event of lire Season!
lURKEY
TROT
AT A. B. HALL
Thanksgiving Eve.,
November 25
From 9:30 Until ?
This will give everyone a splendid ap
petite for the national bird.
Tickets $3.00
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LONDON, Nov. 19.—The German forces have achieved
a great victory in Russian Poland. The losses of the lat
ter are estimated at between 40,000 and 50,000. The
I victory was won by reason of an unexpected blow deliv
ered on the Russian center by the forces under General
Von Hindenburg.
Insidious Enemies
The predominating feature of the day s news is that
pneumonia and rheumatism are killing and crippling more
men in Belgium than are the guns of the belligerents.
Bavles Boys’ Old Home Bombarded
The Germans are bombarding Libau, Russia. By the
aid of aeroplanes bombs have been dropped in the city.
Tables Turned on the Black Sea
PETROGRAD, Nov. 20.—The Russian fleet in the Black
, sea has chased two Turkish cruisers, but was unable to in- j
diet any damage.
Servian Capital on Wheels
LONDON, Nov. 20.—The Servian government is taking
steps to move the capital from Nish, where it has been
since the opening of hostilities, to Ukusb.
Cold Weather Stops Fighting
BRUGES, Nov. 20.—Owing to the intense cold, the sol
diers are unable to continue fighting.
Attempt to Persuade italy to Rejoin Alliance?
ROME, Nov. 20.—Prince Von Buelow, ex-chancellor of
the German empire, has been appointed German ambassa
dor to Italy.
Staggering Losses of Germans
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 20.—The statement is published ;
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here that the German losses since the inception of the war
in killed, wounded and missing are 1,250,000.
Enemy That Bullets Won’t Stop
AMSTERDAM, Nov. 20.—Typhus has broken out
among the German troops, caused by the inability of the
soldiers to protect themselves from the wet.
Germans Pouring Into Russia
PETROGRAD, Nov. 20.—It is admitted here that the
Germans are pouring across the frontier by tens of thou- ^
sands.
Kaiser to Make Czar Take Notice
LONDON, Nov. 20.—It is announced that the kaiser is
transferring thousands of his best troops from France to
the Russian frontier, in an effort to administer a crushing
blow to the forces of the czar.
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Severe Loss to British Navy
NEW YORK. Nov. 14.—After a career of less than
two years, the British super-dreadnaught Audacious lies
at the bottom of the ocean off the north coast of Ireland.
Her destruction occurred on October 27, and was caused
either by being hit by a torpedo or disabled by a mine ex
plosion, according to mail advices received here. There
was an explosion on board the Audacious before she sank.
With the possible exception of one or two men, the
whole crew of eight hundred men were rescued in small
boats from the steamer Olympia.
Officials Are Silent
LONDON, Nov. 14.—The admiralty officials refuse to
discuss the loss of the dreadnaught Audacious.
Queer Report From New York
NEW YORK, Nov. 16.—Late advices received here in
dicate that the Audacious was struck by a torpedo and was
then destroyed by the British cruiser Liverpool.
American Government Knew of Disaster
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.- The American government
was advised of the loss of the British dreadnaught Auda
cious on October 27, but kept the fact a secret at the re
quest of the British government.
rower and Armament
The super-dreadnaught Audacious was of 23,009 tons
displacement and 27,000 indicated horse-power. Her keel
was laid in 1910, and she cost $8,000,000. The Auda
cious carried ten 13J/2-inch and sixteen four-inch guns.
She had a speed of twenty-one knots.
Reports from Belgium Encouraging to Allies
LONDON. Nov. 14. An official report of the situation in Flanders
states that the Germans can never get to the coast and secure a base of
operations there.
German Cruisers Sail From Chilean Port
VALPARAISO. Nov. 14. The German cruisers Leipzig and Dresden,
I v/hich have been provisioning and coaling in this port, sailed today at
; the expiration of the time allowed for such purptose.
Canadians Fear German Raid
VANCOUVER. B. C., Nov. 14— All lights on the coast of Vancouver
island will pirobably he ordered extinguished on account of an expected
| German raid.
Kaiser Takes Precautions
BERLIN, Nov. 14. Two Zeppelins are on guard above the kaiser’s
! headquarters.
Turkish Troops Mutiny
LONDON. Nov. 14. -The Turkish garrisons at Constantinople and
Adrianople are reported to have revolted, the reason being that the sol
diers object to the war.
Envey Bey in Peril
A bomb was exploded today in the palace of Enver Bey, and attached
. to it was a note which said it was intended for the man who had sold
' Turkey to Germany.
Crack German Troops Repulsed
The Prussian Guards have been repulsed in an attempt to penetrate
to Ypres.
Long Battle Without Result
LONDON, Nov. 15. Tin- batik- in Flanders, which commenced four
weeks ago, remains a draw.
Confronted by Forest of Bayonets
PARIS, Nov. 15. The attempt of the Germans to reach Calais has
been frustrated by a forest of bayonets presented by the forces of the
allies.
More British Vessels Disabled
BERLIN. Nov. 16. The British embers Falcon and Brilliant and the
sloop of war Ringaldo have been disabU by German guns off the coast
of Belgium.
Khedive to Lead in fight
The khedive of Egypt is to lead the forces of Turkey against the
British.
Pope Urges Peace
ROME. Nov. lti. Pope Benedict has sisued an eni^clical urging peace
between the warring nations.
Entile Regiment Drowned
PARIS, Nov. 16. An entire regiment of German soldiers have been
drowned by the sudden ‘opening of sluice gates in northwestern Belgium.
Rain and wind are halting the fighting around ^ser.
Winter Weather on Battlefields
LONDON, Nov. Hi. Rain and snow arc falling on the continental bat
tlefields, and in several places Wizards prevail.
French statesman on Mission to Brazil
PARIS. Nov. 16- Former Minister of Finance Cailleaux, accompanied
by his wife, who was recently the defendant in a sensational murder suit,
have sailed for Brazil to obtain foodstuffs for the French government.
Taking No Chances
GENEVA, Nov. 16. Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany is spending a few
days at Kolmar, and his headquarters arc guarded by innumerable air
ships.
Heir Apparent Goes to the Front
LONDON, Nov. 17. The Prince of Wales started for the front today
with his regiment.
Polish City Burning
A dispatch from Venice says that the Polish city of Cracow is burning
and the inhabitants are fleeing.
England Makes Stupendous Preparations
The house of commons last night passed the bill granting a war credit
of $1,250,000,000, also one granting authority to the war minister to raise
one million soldiers.
Crown Prince Again Reported Wounded
GENEVA. Nov. 17. The German Crown Prince Frederick William
is reported to have been seriously wounded.
Treason in Canada
NIAGARA FALLS, Nov. 17. Joseph Snyder and his two sons, all
Canadians, were arrested here today, charged with high treason in at
tempting to take Austrian reservists across the border to the American
side.
Vain Search for Survivors of Nava! Battle
VALPARAISO, Nov. 17. Ships which were sent out to endeavor to
rescue survivors of the British cruisers lost in the recent battle returned
here today, reporting their efforts unavailing.
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Damaged British Cruiser Arrives at Rio Janeiro
RIO JANEIRO, Nov. 17. The British cruiser Glasgow, plainly show
ing th-* damages received in the recent battle off the Chilean coast, ar
rived here today.
Big Guns in Action
PARIS, Nov. 17.—A fierce artillery duel is in progress from Nieuport
through Dixmunde to Ypres.
Washington Government Anxious to Invoke Peace
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17. The United States government, if is an
nounced, awaits any move of the belligerent nations which would indi
cate a willingness to enter into peace negotiations.
Appalling Losses of Austrians
AMSTERDAM. Nov. IT. Forty thousand Austrians, hilled in the
recent great battle, have been buried in single graves, six and a half feet
wide, making a line narly four miles long.
Russian Squadron Leaves Base
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 17. A Russian naval squadron left Ilelsingf us
today, steering southwest.
Rumored Collapse of Alliance
LONDON. Nov. 17. It is reported here that Austria is likely to make
peace overtures to Russia independently of Germany.
Attempt to Divert Russians
The Germans are making a desperate effort to divert tne Russians
from East Prussia.
Turks Attack British
CONSTANTINOPLE. Nov. 17. The English forces mar Kao. tn fhe !
Persian gulf, have been attacked by the Turks, anti a hous '.il l killed.
American Cruiser to the Rescue
ATHENS, Nov. 17. The American cruiser Tennessee has arrived at 1
Yuria and has put a stop to the ill-treatment of British, Ere -.eh and Rus
sian .-uibjects there.
The authorities at Smyrna, fearing a bombardment, hiv* \i to the
Russia Growing Impatient
COPENHAGEN, Nov. IS. The Russian government is said to have j
criticized its allies for not accomplishing m much as they should n France :
and for rendering no assistance to Russia in the fighting.
Zouaves in Action
PARIS, Nov. 18.- The French Zouaves have cleared the woods be
tween Dixmunde and Ypres of Germans.
Threaten to Attack Warsaw
LONDON, Nov. 18. The Germans are threatening to begin an attack
on Warsaw.
British Fleet Bombards German Base
The British fleet has bombarded Knocke and Zeebrugge, the German
base on the Belgian coast.
Belgrade Again Bombarded
THE HAGUE, Nov. 19. The Austrians are again shelling the city of
Belgrade.
Turks Invading Roumania
LONDON, Nov. 19.— The Turkish forces are reported to be invading
Roumania.
Kaiser Again “Stakes AH”
The German emperor, it is reported here, has staked all upon the issue
of the great Polish battle.
Japs Sever Relations With Turks
The Japanese ambassador at Constantinople is reported to have do
parted from that city.
SPEAKER CHAMP CLARK
CERTAIN OF RE-ELECTION
j WASHINGTON, Nov. 20. The Demo
I cratic congressional committee announces
that returns so far received from the recent
election show that the lower house of con
gress will have a working majority of Dem
I ocrats, and that Speaker Champ Clark is
I certain of re-election.
VANCOUVER OFFICIALS TO
FEEL EFFECTS OF WAR
VANCOUVER, B. C., Nov. 19- A cut
of from 10 to 30 per cent has been made
in the salaries of city officials and all city
employes. This step was made necessary
by the depression brought on by war con
ditions.
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
ABOLISHED IN OREGON
| PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 16.—'The bill
I for the abolition of capital punishment in
Oregon, which was submitted to a vote of
the people at the recent election, was car
ried by the small majority of fifty-eight
votes.
DISASTROUS FIRE IN PHOENIX
PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. 16.—Fire which
i broke out today is sweeping the main busi
ness portion of the city.
COLD WEATHER IN IOWA
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 19.—Dispatches
from various points in Iowa show that un
usually severe weather is prevalent in that
Btate, a temperature of zero and lower be
ing recorded in many plaece.
I At last the efforts of The Pioneer to in- I
1 terest the people of Iditarod and vicinity 1
; in the Red Cross movement are likely to j
prove successful. In fact, it seems that J
there has been interest from the first, but
as had been surmised, there appears to
have been a modest reluctance to take the
initial step. The matters has been quite
generally discussed, and another probable
reason why nothing has been accomplished j
j is the fact that there seems to be a mis- j
| understanding as to the aims and objects j
of the Red Cross movement.
, Mrs. Ray I). Clarke, who was associated
! with the Red Cross movement in California
at the time of the "disastrous earthquake
and fire in San Francisco a few years ago,
speaks in glowing terms of the magnificent
work accomplished by the Red Cross dur
ing that great catastrophe, not only in re
! lieving distress and alleviating suffering, but
j in the splendid manner in which it guarded
the health of the panic-stricken people and
; provided sanitation for the prevention of
disease. Mrs. Clarke is very anxious to lend
her assistance in any plan which shall en
able Iditarod to perform its share of the
i noble work being done by the Red Cross
| in the war zone of Europe, where, in spite
| of all that money and personal effort can
do, there is bound to be more suffering and
distress among the helpless women and
children than can possibly be relieved, no
matter how energetically the Red Cross may
work.
| It ba?* been suggested that a large pro
portion of the population of this district
is foreign-born, and very many of our citi
zens have relatives and friends in the war
ring countries, and not a few have broth
ers, sons, fathers or other near relatives en
gaged in the warfare. To such the noble
purposes of the Red Cross Society should
especially appeal. But all should be inter
eestd in the despairing cry to humanity
that is being sent out from the desolated
countries. Alaskans are particularly open
hearted when it comes to relieving distress
that comes under their observation, and
are not particular as to whether the recipi
ents of their bounty are worthy or other
wise—it is sufficient that they are in need.
How much more, therefore, should they heed
the call of the helpless ones who are
in the midst of misery and destitution
through no act of their own.
What the Red Cross Is
The Red Cross Societies is a general name
for societies founded for assisting the
sick and wounded in time of war, but its
scope now includes the relief of all kinds
of distress and suffering in great calami
ties beyond the means of local relief. All
civilized countries, as the result of an
international conference held at Geneva in
1863, maintain Red Cross societies, and the
organization is recognized by the treaty of
Geneva, adopted in 1864, which was ac
cepted and signed by a number of nations.
Under this treaty, all hospitals and hospital
efficisds and all engaged in any way in at
tending the sick and wounded in war are
treated as neutrals. In England, Queen
Victoria instituted in 1S83 the Royal Red
Cross as a reward for women who have
exerted themselves in aid of the sick and
wounded in war. In practically all the
wars since 1866 the Red Cross has played
a prominent and noble part.
The American, or National Red Cross, is
incorporated by act of congress, “for the
relief of suffering by war, pestilence, fam
ine, flood, fires and other calamities. The
introduction and development of the move
ment in the United States were due to Miss
Clara Barton, the founder of the American
branch.
Work Done in Cuba
The work of the American Red Cross
Society in Cuba during the war, as meas
ured by service and contributions, was phe
nomenal. The total value of the contri
butions was $4,000,000, which was supple
mented by personal service of incalculable
value. At the conclusion of the war much
distress, sickness, destitution, and even
starvation prevailed on the island, and the
Red Cross continued indefatigable in its
work. Contributions of supplies and as
sistance were received from France, Eng
land, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Ger
many, Italy, Denmark and Mexico.
Meeting Called to Consider Plans
At the suggestion of Mrs. Clarke, it has
been decided to call a meeting of those
interested in the. Rod Cross* movement, to
be held in the A. B. hall next Monday night. |
November 23, immediately after the close
of the regular A. B. meeting 9:30. It is |
suggested that all who are willing to assist
in a plan to raise funds for the purpose '
outlined be on hand at that hour. The j
ladies especially (ail of them) are cordially ,
invited to be present.
One of the plans suggested for the rais j
ing of funds is that a public entertainment ;
be arranged, the program to consist of 1
music, recitations, readings, card games and
so forth, to include a luncheon and wind up I
with an informal dance. However, no ar j
bitrary plan need be adhered to, and sug- !
gestions may be made at the meeting Mon
day night next.
It is hoped that the residents of the !
creek districts, and especially the ladies, j
will co-operate with the people of Iditarod ;
in this movement, and the .invitation is
extended to them to attend or be repre 1
sented at the public meeting on Monday ;
night.
SEEKS INTERNATIONAL HONOR
NASHVILLE. Tenn., Nov. 14.—Dr. Anna I
H. Shaw, president of the American Wom
an’s Suffrage Association, which is in session
here, was today renominated for the presi
dency of the International Woman’s Suf
frage Association.
CONFIDENCE RETURNING
NEW YORK, Nov. 14.—The cotton ex
changes of the country, which have been j
closed since the crisis brought about by j
the declaration of war on Servia by Aus
tria last July, will open for business next
week.
You can beat a drum, but you can’t my
prices. Wm. Taylor, Flat.
Assessment Work Blanks at Pioneer. I
BOB BUEBETTE
PASSES AWAY
PASADENA. Cal.. Nov. 20.
Robert j. Burdette, the famous
American humorist and lecturer,
died at his residence in this city last
evening of hardening of the arter
ies.
Robert Jones Burdette was born in Penn
sylvania in 1844, and in boyhood moved
to Illinois. He enlisted in the Union army
in 1802, and served three years in the
Forty-seventh regiment of Illinois volun
teers. He worked as reporter and editor
on several papers in Peon a. Ill after the
dose of the civil war, and then went t,.
Burlington, la., where h" made a n i i oal
reputation as a humorist on the Burlington
Hawkeye. I.ater he was connected with the
Brooklyn L igle. Mr. Burdette was or
dained a minister of the Baptist church in
190o, and was the part or of the Temple
Baptist ch u ch >f Los Ang< les f
years. II- was the author of several vo!
umes of humorous writings, and was very
successful on the lecture platform.
ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE
GOVERNOR-ELECT WHITMAN
NEW YORK. Nov 11 An infernal ma
chine with a burning fuse was found today
in the Tomb- court room,1 under District
Attorney Whitman’s offices. The fuse was
extinguished in time to prevent an explo
sion.
Mr Whitman's election to the governor
ship at the recent election brings to an end
a'l hopes of executive clemency for the
numerous criminals he has been instrumen
ral in convicting and sending to the peni
lentiary, and it is probable that friends of
some condemned criminal may have been
responsible for the outrage.
FEDERAL RESERVE. BANKS
NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS
WASHINGTON, Nov, 16 - -The twelve
Banks provided for under the federal re
■erve bank act. located in vancus cities
throughout the country, were opened for
Business today.
Fix Rate of Interest
WASHINGTON. Nov. 14 - The federal
reserve bank board today det ide-d that the
rate of interest to be charged by the re
serve banks shall be not greater than C per
cent and not less than 5 per cent.
WICK CARRIED THIRD
DIVISION BY BIG MAJORITY
VALDEZ Nov 19.- Complete returns
ihow that Judge Wickershatn t irri 1 the
Third div-h.n hv 600 majority. Judge
Hubbard vils elected ' rntor.al sena *r.
Thre • Progressiv. Dei icrats Messrs D »y,
Noon and Tansey were elected, t:.- tn'r ers
'if the term n .1 house of repn *<■:: 'e>.
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Mr. Holland. The Third division {oiled
nearly three thousand votes.
ATLANTIC STEAMER SERVICE
NO LONGER PROFITABLE
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 19. Announcement
,s made today by the principal transatlantic
steamship companies that the fast steamers
will soon be replaced by slower ones, which
ran operate at a profit. Falling off in busi
ness brought about by the war has made
this step necessary
GOVERNOR OF ALASKA
SUBMITS ANNUAL REPORT
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 The annual
report of Governor Strung rf Alaska was
today made public by Secretary of the In
terior Lane. The report is devoted largely
to urging fish conservation and the need
of good roads for the territory
ECCLESIASTICAL SOURDOUGH
TO VISIT HIS DIOCESE
SEATTLE, Nov. 16. Bishop Peter T.
Rowe of the Episcopal diocese of Alaska left
here today to make a trip which will take
him to ali parts of Alaska.
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