Iditarod Pioneer
Onk Doi.lak. Pkk Movni. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 28, 191S._Tw<l l!l'~ l>'-: *
UNFRIENDLY INTENT
DISAVOWED iY KAISER
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27. -Acting Oil instruction from Berlin,
German Ambassador Bernstorff has notified Secretary of State Lansing
that full satisfaction will be given to the United States for the loss or
American lives in the sinking of the Arabic. Germany will make more
than a mere disavowal if it is found that the steamship was sunk with
out warning.
GERMAN ATTITUDE IS CONCILIATORY
BERLIN, Aug. 26.—Chancellor Bethmann-Holhveg says that if
after thorough investigation it appears that the commander ot the sub
marine exceeded his instructions m sinking the Arabic. Germany will
not fail to give such complete satisfaction to the United Stales tnat no
break need occur in the friendly relations now existing between the
two countries.
In the opinion of German statesmen the Arabic incident has been
eliminated as a possible cause of discord.
Meager details are printed here oh the sinking of tire Arabic. The
papers are very caustic in their comment regarding Americans using
British steamers.
WILL AVOID BREAK IF POSSIBLE
WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.—The present day attitude of the ad
ministration on excellent authority is stated to Ire to avoid a diplomatic
break with Germany if this is possible without sacrificng the dignity of
America. Undoubtedly it is true that the President has decided upon
the course he will pursue if convinced that Germany is deliberately un
friendly.
DESTRUCTION OF ARABIC CONTRARY TO INTENTIONS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.—German Ambassador BernstorfT has
received advices from Berlin instructing him to ask the United States
government to delay taking a definite stand upon the Arabic incident
pending receipt of further details. Germany so far has most incom
plete reports. Regret is expressed, and sympathy if any American
lives were lost through the torpedoing of the Arabic, which was con
trary to intentions.
APPARENTLY NO EXCUSE WAS GIVEN
LONDON, Aug. 25.—American passengers of the Arabic state
that the liner was neither belligerent nor tried to escape from the Ger
man submarine which destroyed her.
PASSENGERS UNACCOUNTED FOR
QUEENSTOWN, Aug. 22. —It is officially announced that twelve ;
cabin and six steerage passengers and twentj’-two of the crew of the I
Arabic are still unaccounted for.
TEDDY WAVES THE SWORD
OYSTER BAY, Aug. 22.—F.x-President Roosevelt, in an inter
view today, stated that Germany’s answer to America’s last note was ;
the sinking of the Arabic. It was time now for deeds in the German
crisis. The dismissal of Berr.storff even was not sufficient for the latest
affront to American dignity.
GERMAN POLICY HAS BEEN MODIFIED
BERLIN, Aug. 26.—It is officially announced that Kaiser Wilhelm
will repudiate the sinking of the Arabic as against the latest policy
adopted for the prosecution of the submarine warfare.
ATTACKS ON PASSENGER SHIPS TO CEASE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.—Ambassador Bernstorff states posi
tively that attacks on passenger vessels by German submarines will
cease.
1TOY Mins WAR ON THE MS
ROME, Aug. 24.—Italy has declared war on Turkey, giving as
the principal reason the fact that the Ottoman empire refuses to allow
Italians to leave Turkey in order to fight against Austria.
Several transports laden w'ith troops, and escorted by warships,
have left Naples, Syracuse, Traranto and Brindisi under sealed orders,
and it is believed that they are destined for operations against Turkey, j
ITALIAN AMBASSADOR ASXS FOR PASSPORTS
LONDON, Aug. 22.—The Italian ambassador at Constantinople
has handed to the porte letters stating that his country is at war, and
has asked for passports.
WAR NEWS MUSHY SOURCES
Turkish Vessels Sunk
PETROGRAD, Aug. 23.—In the Black sea more than a hundred
Turkish vessels have been sunk.
Russians Bring Down a German Zeppelin
LONDON, Aug. 21.—Russian gunners have succeeded in bringing
down a Zeppelin approaching Vilna, which contained a pilot, engineer
and eight soldiers, together with machine guns and incendiary bombs.
Japan Promises Assistance to Russia
TOKIO, Aug. 24.—Premier Okuma states that Japan has decided
to give greater assistance to Russia in the prosecution of the war.
Hope Again Expressed of Fall of Dardanelles
LONDON, Aug. 26.—It is believed here that the allies will be
able to force the Dardanelles before the end of September.
Japanse Munitions Works Busy
TOKIO, Aug. 25.—Munitions works here have received rush or
ders from the allies.
Italians Are Making Gains
ROME, Aug. 23.—The government announces that the Italians
are making gains in all directions. Aerop’anes are active.
Extensive Blockade Declared
PARIS, Aug. 27.—A declaration has been issued of a blockade of
the coasts of Asia Minor and Syria from the island of Samos to the
Egyptian frontier, which became effective on August 25.
TAGGART’S CO-DEFENDANT
ENTERS PLEA OF GUILTY
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Aug. 27. -James
Gibson, indicted for election frauds with
Thomas Taggart, has pleaded guilty and his
trial has been set for Monday.
FLOODS IN ARKANSAS
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Aug. 23.—Five
thousand people are marooned by the flood
at Newport, Ark.
GERMANS MAKE APOLOGY
TO DANISH GOVERNMENT
FOR DIABOLICAL ACTION
LONDON, Aug. 23. The Danish govern
ment has received a reply from Germany
to her protest against a German torpedo
boat attack on British submarine E 13 while
the latter was aground on the Danish island
of Saltholm, in which fourteen British sail
ors were killed.
On high authority from Copenhagen the
reply is stated to be an unreserved apology.
FINAL STAGE REACHED
IN RAILROAD TRANSFER
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27. The first pay
ment of $504,000 on the purchase price of j
the Alaska Northern railroad was made by :
the state department today.
HIS HOLINESS IS TIRED
ROME, Aug. 27. The pope is so greatly
fatigued that he has abandoned all audi- j
ences.
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PLATTSBURG. N. Y., Aug. 26.—Former President Theodore Roosevelt, addressing the cadets at
the new military instruction camp here, requested them not to applaud his sentiments unless they felt a
sense of burning shame that America had failed to come to the assistance of Belgium. Fie said also that
American manufacturers who refused to sell goods to the allies should be placed on the roll Oi dishonor.
Mr. Roosevelt openly charged German-Amencans with treason. He described as most weaK the
policy of "watchful waiting while men, women and children were being murdeied on tne high seas.
GENERAL WOOD TAKEN TO TASK
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26.—General Leonard Wo cd has been asked by the war department why he ,
invited Mr. Roosevelt to speak before the army cadets.
GRAVE SITUATION CREATED
PLATTSBURG, N. Y„ Aug. 27.—General Wood admits the gravity of the situation created by Mr.
Roosevelt’s speech, but states that he is certain there will not be a repetition of the incident.
EX-PRESIDENT W. H. TAFT
GETS IN BAD WITH LADIES
PORTLAND. Ore., Aug. 23. Ex-Presi- \
dent Taft today refused to receive a party
of leading woman suffragists on the plea
that he lacked the time. The ladies de
parted in great anger.
DISTINGUISHED TOURISTS
BOOSTING ALASKA TRAVEL
SEATTLE. Aug. 20.- Mrs. Taft’s party,
including T. L. Riggs, cousin of Engineer
Tom Riggs of the Alaska Engineering Com
mission. passed through Seattle today en
route to the San Francisco exposition. They
advised Americans to take advantage of the
present opportunity to tour their own coun- j
try. especially Alaska.
LAKE WASHINGTON CANAL
SECOND ONLY TO PANAMA
SEATTLE. Aug. 23.- At a banquet here
last night in honor of Chairman Sparkman !
of the rivers and harbors committee of the ;
national house of representatives, the guest ;
of honor made a speech in which he declared j
that the Lake Washington canal, now near
ing completion, was the greatest govern
ment work outside of Panama. Me stated
that its completion would put the port of j
Seattle in a class by itself.
UNCLE SAM’S TROUBIFS
WITH CENTRAL AMERICA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.5.—The state de- |
partment has issued a denial of the rumors
that it had decided upon any Mexican chief
for the office of president.
It is reported that Mexican soldiers have
fired across the border at Lochiel. The
damage done is not mentioned.
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To Control Haitien Finance:
PORT AU PRINCE, Aug. 25.—The j
United States government has expressed a ,
hope that a measure will be drafted and j
enacted without delay under which effective :
control of the Haitien customs, and also j
the administration of the finances under a ]
receiver general for a term of ten years will |
be attained.
Carranza to Occupy Capital
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.—Advices re
ceived here state that Carranza intends to
move his capital to Mexico City on Sunday
next.
Time Limit Set
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.—Haiti has
been given until September 17 to reply to :
the proposals of the United States.
INDORSE THE PRESIDENT
BOSTON. Aug. 25.—Resolutions of con- !
Science in and support of President Wilson !
were passed by a score of state governors
attending a conference here today.
AN ENDEAVOR TO ATTRACT
HOMESEEKERS TO ALASKA
SEATTLE, Wash., Aug. 27.—Walter
Cochrane of Mountain Village, on the Yu
kon, Alaska, is here giving illustrated lec
tures and forming clubs for the purpose of
interesting homeseekers.
ABLE-BODIED BELGIANS
TO BE COMPELLED TO WORK
BRUSSELS, Aug. 26.—General Von Bes
sing, the German military governor of Bel
gium. has issued an order threatening pun
ishment to any able-bodied Belgian who re
fuses to work.
RESULT OF TEXAS STORM
HOUSTON, Tex.. Aug. 27.—As a result
of last week’s tidal storm on the Texas
coast, five hundred persons are dead or un
accounted for.
TODAY
Will be the last day of the big Dry Goods
Sale at Kemp’s old store,
L. C. THORNTON.
The Boas Clothing Store at Flat. Prices
reasonable.
nge of
Beginning with next Wednesday,
September i, 1915, The Iditarod Pioneer
will be under the management of Charles
A. Derry, who has been connected with
the shop during the past two years, and
who ha; leased the plant to continue the
business during my absence. Mr. Derry
needs no introduction to the patrons of
the paper, nor to the people of the entire
community—his work shows for itself.
For a while it was my intention to dis
continue the publication of The Pioneer
during the coming winter, but there was
a very strong protest against such a pro
ceeding among the paper's best support
ers that the course finally decided upon
was adopted. Many intelligent people of
the community calculate that it's a very
unhealthy sign if in a mining section
producing annually the amount of gold
that Iditarod does one small and inof
fensive weekly paper cannot keep it;
head above water.
After being in the North continuously
since 1898—with the exception of two
months in the early spring of 1902, and
going through a steady “grind'1 in this
camp for more than five years, without
a single holiday, I have decided to make
a trip to the land of the cheechaco.
With the best of wishes for all the
people of the entire community, I am
Respectfully vours.
G. M. ARBUCKLE.
WASHINGTON’S “FAREWELL
ADDRESS TO COUNTRYMEN”
MAY EE PUT IN DISCARD
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 26,-Ex-Presi
dent Taft, in an interview here, expresses
the sentiment that in order to avoid future
wars. America may find it necessary to
break away from the policy enunciated by
George Washington, when he warned his
countrymen to avoid entangling alliances.
EASTMAN COMPANY IS A TRUST
BUFFALO, N. Y„ Aug. 25.—Judge Hazel
of the federal district court has rendered
a decision declaring the Eastman Kodak
Company to be a monopoly in restraint of
trade.
BRITISH LABOR TROUBLES
LONDON, Aug. 25. The Welsh miners
have rejected the working plans submitted
to them. Therw ill be a full conference next
Tuesday.
FLOODS IN MISSOURI
ST. LOUIS. Aug. 26.—Two thousand
residents of Valley Park. Mo., are home
less as a result of a thirty-five-foot rise in
the Merrimac river.
PUBLIC SCHOOL OPENS
ON WEDNESDAY NEXT
The 1915-16 term of the Iditarod public
school will begin on Wednesday next. Sept.
1. The school will be under the manage
ment of Miss M. Halley, the popular and
efficient teacher who has been in charge of
the school during the past two years. The
school board recently received from the
publishers a new supply of books and other
necessaries for the school room.
CARD OF THANKS
To the ladies of the vicinity, the members
of the Pioneers of Alaska and the Arctic
Brotherhood, and to each and every one
who assisted us in the painful hours of the
past week during the illness and obsequies
of our beloved husband and brother, we
extend our earnest and sincere thanks.
MRS. CHARLES L. LARSON.
FRANK LARSON.
HARRY LARSON.
Iditarod, Alaska, Aug. 27, 1915.
LOST—Amethyst breastpin, valued as keep
sake, between N. C. Co. store and City
dock. Return to Mrs. C. P. Wood and re
ceive reward.
Visit our new store at Flat.
Boas the Clothier.
ROCKEFELLERS RESPONSIBLE
FOR LUDLOW MASSACRE
CHICAGO, Aug. 27. In a scathing report
just issued, George West of the industrial re
lations committee scores both John D.
Rockefeller and his son, John D. Rockefeller
Jr., and holds them responsible for the
bloodshed at Ludlow, Colorado, during the
coal miners' strike.
MANAGER OF COMPANY
HELD FOR MANSLAUGHTER
CHICAGO, Aug. 27. Manager Charles
Greenbaum of the company operating the
excursion steamer Eastland, which sank at
her wharf here with tremendous loss of life,
has been indicted by the grand jury for
manslaughter in connection with that dis- j
aster.
GARRISON RECOMMENDS
LARGE STANDING ARMY
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21. -President Wil
son has before him the recommendation of
Secretary of War Garrison for a standing
army of 640,000 men.
President Wilson, recently awakened to j
the necessity of (lacing the country in a
state of efficiency in the matter of national j
defenses, issued an execute, e order on July ,
24 to the heads of the war and navy de
partments, calling for reports as to the
present condition of the national defenses, i
The officials were also asked to state their
views as to-the needs in that direction.
The general outline of the plan submit- '
ted by the secretary of war embraces the
gradual building up of an effective fighting
force of more than a half million men, in- J
eluding both regulars and militia, within j
the territory of the United States, and also |
the addition of such measures of defense ,
as may be necessary in other lines. It is
stated that the President will proceed along
entirely new lines, and the new military de- I
velopment. will result in an entire reorgan- j
ization of the present army.
ABE REUF PARC-LED
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SAN QUENTIN, Cal., Aug. 22.—Abe j
Reuf, one-time political boss of San Fran- j
cisco, convicted of grafts in connection with i
city and county expenditures, has b§en j
paroled. He is bound not to leave Mendocino j
county for three months, in order not to be !
in San Francisco during the elections.
STERLING EXCHANGE DROPS
ON NEW YORK ’CHANGE
NEW YORK. Aug. 27.—The pound ster
ling has dropped 10 $4.63 71. German money
■ Y rising.
CHOLERA IN AUSTRIA
ZURICH. Aug. 24.—Hundreds of cases
of Asiatic cholera are reported throughout j
Austria.
BESPECTACLED BANDIT AGAIN
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SEATTLE. Au°'. 23.—A bespectacled ban- !
dit last night held up a Queen Anne street ;
car and made his escape in an auto.
First-class engraving.
W. TAYLOR. Flat.
Dr. H. Behla,
Will leave for the Outside on or about
September 10. Until that date he may
be found on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday of each week at his office in
Iditarod, corner First and Willow
streets, and the remaining days at his |
office in Flat City.
Dr. Behla will return here in the
spring of 1916 and will remain during
the entire summer.
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LONDON, Aug. 23.—It is officially announced that the Germans
have been routed in Riga bay in a battle in which they lost the super
dreadnaught Moltke, three cruisers and seven torpedo boats. The Rus
sian cruisers Sivulch and Koreets, both smali vessels, and a Russian
torpedo boat were sunk in the fighting. The German government has
failed to give out any information about the fighting in the Gulf of
Riga, where they are reported to have lost four transports a'so.
RUSSIAN CAPITAL CELEBRATES VICTORY
PLTROGRAD, Aug. 23.—Three German transports have been
sunk by land batteries at Pernau. Several thousand German soldiers
were drowned while endeavoring to make a landing from the trans
ports. The German fleet has left the Gulf of Riga, and the people are
wild with joy. A British submarine has sunk a German cruiser in the
Baltic sea.
GERMANS DENY NAVAL LOSSES
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 25.—The Russian claims of heavy German
losses in the Gulf of Riga are repudiated in semi-official advices from
Berlin, which claim that several Russian craft were the only vessels
sunk.
LONDON, Aug. 26.—Reliable advices from Chairman Shingareff
of the duma defense committee state that the shell crisis in Russia has
been passed, ard that munition supplies have been doubled.
The Russians have evacuated Bibalystock, but will continue to
hold Grodno until the bulk of Grand Duke Nicholas army has reached
appointed positions east of Vilna.
The Germans have captured the Russian fortress of Brestlitovsk.
GERMANS STILL PRESS FORWARD
BERLIN, Aug. 27.—It is officially announced that Brestlitovsk
has been captured. The Russians, hemmed in on three sides, fought
desperately to the last, but succumbed to the heavy attacks. The cap
ture of Biaiystock, on the railroad to Petrograd, is now but a matter
of hours.
AUSTRIAN STRATEGY SUCCEEDS
LONDON, Aug. 27.—The Austrian cavalry, pushing eastward
from Kovel, divided the Russian forces into two groups, unable to co
operate with each other.
The Russians are fighting desperately to check the onward rush of
the Germans. The invaders were checked at Ossewetz only because
of the marshy nature of the surrounding country. South of Brestlitovsk
the Germans have penetrated far beyond the Bug river.
TO EVACUATE LAST FRONTIER STRONGHOLD
LONDON, Aug. 27.—The Russian fortress of Olita has .been evac
uated, and also apparently it has been decided to evacuate Grodno, the
one important stronghold they still retain.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.—Official advices received here state
that Bulgaria has signed an agreement with Turkey to remain neutral,
and that the attempt to form a Balkan league has failed.
THREATENED BY GERMANY
BUCHAREST, Aug. 23.—Private advices state that it is feared
that Germany has sent an ultimatum to Roumama regarding the trans
portation of munitions of war for Turkey. Many trainloads arc held at
Perdeal, where the Roumanian troops are concentrated.
LONDON ADVICES INDEFINITE
LONDON, Aug. 25.—Advices received here state that the Bul
garian government has informed its minister at Berlin that the Bul
garian negotiations with Turkey are at an end.
NEW GREEK PREMIER TAKES OFFICE
LONDON. Aug. 23.—Venizelos has accepted the post of premier
of Greece, and takes the oath today. He will form a new cabinet
BULGARIANS CONCENTRATING
NAPLES, Aug. 21.—Bulgaria is concentrating 1 50,000 men on
the Turkish frontier.
ALLIES’ AIE RAIDS ARE SUCCESSFUL
PARIS, Aug. 26.—Sixty-two French aviators, the largest corps to
co-operate in a raid since the war started, has bombarded the German
munitions factory at Dielhengen. Great damage was wrought by the
high explosive bombs dropped, numbering one hundred and fifty.
SUBMARINES DESTROYED AT ZEEBRUGGE
LONDON, Aug. 27.—Several German submarines have been de
stroyed by airships of the allies at the big submarine sheds at Zee
brugge, where hundreds of soldiers were killed and wounded.
The British have thrown a great net across the North channel,
which separates Ireland from Scotland, and which acts as a bar to sub
marine attacks upon transports.
REPORT CONFIRMED BY ADMIRALTY
LONDON, Aug. 27.—The admiralty confirms the report that a
large number of enemy submarines have been destroyed.
SUGGESTION TEAT FINANCIAL LIMIT IS NEAR
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 23.—The German imperial council is re
ported to be divided on the question of peace negotiations. The im
perial treasurer is quoted as saying that the new loan will exhaust the
empire’s resources.