Iditar< >d Pioneer
Dou,,'., ^^7.^ ~ " IPITAR^ ALASKA. SATURDAY MORNING. AUGUST M. IQir,. TW° B‘TS ^ ^
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BERLIN, Aug. 7.—The city is wild with joy today over the cap
ture of Warsaw. The German Imperial council on Sunday will formu
late a proclamation declaring Poland to be a semi-autonomous state,
under joint Polish and Austro-Hungarian rule. I he offer is practically
a bid for the support of the population against the czar.
PRINCE LEOPOLD TO BE GOVERNOR
BERLIN, Aug. 9.—Prince Leopold of Bavaria probably will be
named as the military governor of Warsaw, and Chief of 1 olice Glase
naph of Cologne will be made head of the police department. The
German troops were welcomed to the city, and found the buildings un
injured. ,
The German forces have occupied Serock, also the east bank ol
the Vistula. The Russians are retreating eastward.
Advices have been received that the fortress of Kovno, in north
west Poland, is being evacuated, and Riga is threatened. The Austrian
forces which crossed the Vistula between Warsaw and Ivangorod are
now swinging northward.
PURSUING THE RUSSIANS
BERLIN, Aug. 10.—Mile bv mile the Austrian and German forces
are pushing the Russians back from the ground around Warsaw. In
the meantime attempts are being made to trap or crush the army o*^
Grand Duke Nicholas. The Russians have been forced in great disorder
across the Vieprez, being badly defeated near Miechow.
When the German troops stormed and captured the city of War
saw, on Thursday last, twenty-two Russian officers and live thousand
soldiers were made prisoners.
The town of Lomza has been taken by the Germans.
SIGNIFICANCE OF FALL OF WARSAW REALIZED
LONDON, Aug. 8.—The London newspapers editorially are grave
but calm. The general trend of comment is that it is foolish to under
rate the significance of the situation created by the fall of Warsaw.
That the Austro-German forces have occupied Ivangorod has been
practically admitted by Petrograd dispatches.
ATTACK ON RIGA REPULSED
LONDON, Aug. 10.—The German advance toward Riga has been
checked. An attack by German warships on the harbor of Riga has
been repulsed. Warsaw is now the apex of a triangle of arms which
reaches from the Narew river on the north to the Vistula on the south.
ANOTHER IMPORTANT CiTY EVACUATED
LONDON, Aug. 12.—The Germans are developing a fresh offen
sive movement in the interior. Russian civilians are evacuating Dvinsk,
and important railroad junction southwest of Riga.
A CONTRIBUTING CAUSE OF DEFEAT
Thousands of cases of ammunition opened at the front by the
Russians were found to contain nothing but rubbish. This is believed
to have been the work of German spies.
RETREATING RUSSIANS BURNED TOWNS
PETROGRAD, Aug. 8.—War munitions plants will be immedi
ately opened at Moscow. Advices state that when the Germans en
tered the towns of Jirard, Groitishi and Bloi they found the places in
flames.
DESTITUTE REFUGEES ARRIVE
MOSCOW, Aug. 8.—Hundreds of refugees from Warsaw are ar
riving here. They are practically destitute, and are asking the Ameri
can consulate for assistance. There was no panic when the city was
occupied.
BATTLESHIP RAID ON RIGA REPULSED
PETROGRAD, Aug. 10.—It is announced that nine German bat
tleships and twelve cruisers attacked the entrance to Riga harboi.
They were repulsed everywhere and driven off.
PRESIDENT NOW BELIEVES
IN PREPARING FOR WAR
CORNISH, N. H., Aug. 10—President
Wilson has been converted to the idea that
the United States should maintain a condi
tion of being prepared for war. He is ready
to sanction a program for the development
of the army and navy.
President Is Helpful
CORNISH. N. II.. Aug. 10.—While the
President was automobile riding today he
assisted three persons who had come to
grief in an overturned auto.
President Wilson will return to Washing
ton in time to be present at the cabinet
meeting Friday.
KAISER WILHELM REFUSED
TO TAKE CHANCES ON LIFE
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 11.—Fearing that
the Russians had mined the streets of War
saw in an effort to kill him, Kaiser Wil
helm refrained from making a triumphal
entry into the city at the head of his troops.
It had been planned to mark the occasion
by a brilliant military display, and the
kaiserin was expected to ride with her hus
band at the head of his troops.
INDICTMENTS RETURNED
AGAINST EASTLAND OFFICERS
CHICAGO, Aug. 11.—The captain and
engineer of the steamer Eastland, which
turned turtle at its dock here recently, en
tailing the loss of a thousand lives, have
been indicted by the grand jury, together
with the chief officers of the company oper
ating the steamer. They are charged with
manslaughter and criminal carelessness.
A full line of Rubber Goods at Boas’, Flat
and Iditarod.
Fresh Olympia Oysters, for cocktails, $2
can. Iditarod Meat Co.
NOTED LITERARY MAN
VICTIM OF APPENDICITIS
BERKELEY, Cal., Aug. 10.—George H.
Fitch, the noted author, died in a sanitarium
here last night, after an operation for ap
pendicitis.
(George H. Fitch was born in Lancaster,
N. Y., in 1852. He was connected with the
New York Tribune in the late '70s, and,
since 1880 has been literary editor of the
S San Francisco Chronicle. He became well
! known as a contributor to the Century
j Magazine and Harper's Weekly, and as cor
i respondent at San Francisco of many prom
| inent Eastern newspapers.)
SMUGGLING OF AEROPLANES
ACROSS CANADIAN BORDER
OLYMPIA. Wash., Aug. 11.—Secretary of
State Lansing has notified Governor Lister
that the Canadian authorities are protesting
against American aeroplanes crossing the
j boundary line. It is inferred that smug
I gling is being carried on by means of the
aerial craft, and it is intimated that the
vessels will be fired upon.
; JAPAN NOT TO PARTICIPATE
IN FURTHER OPERATIONS
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} PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 11.—'Tamura, a
I member of the Japanese parliament, who is
| visiting this city, says that Japan will not
! participate further in the war unless Ger
| many again becomes active in the Orient.
j CABLE AGAIN OUT OF SERVICE
j The cable service, it is announced, is
| again interrupted, this time on the stretch
j between Sitka and Seattle. As a conse
j quence the bulletin service is again tem
porarily suspended.
| Fine Watchltepairing. “TatTay'
IMMENSE SHIPMENT OF GOLD
RECEIVED FROM ENGLAND
NEW YORK, Aug. 11. A hundred mil
lion dollars has been received from Halifax
by J. P. Morgan & Co. and deposited in the
United States sub-treasury. This is the first
shipment of British gold received since the
war started.
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PROTEST OF LUMBERMEN
SEATTLE, Aug. 11.—The lumbermen of
the state of Washington have forwarded to 1
the federal trade commission a protest in
which it is claimed that the Underwood
tariff discriminates against them. I
PORTLAND’S INDUCEMENT
TO TORRID ZONE RESIDENTS
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PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 7. By promia- j
ing to furnish the osteopaths with a conven
tion hall cooled with iced air, this city has
won the next convention of the National
Osteopaths’ Society away from Denver and
Kansas City.
JACK UNDERWOOD MARRIED!
SEATTLE, July 23.- J. J. Underwood, ]
the well-known writer on Alaska subjects, 1
who is a member of the editorial stati of
the Seattle Times, was married yesterday in :
this city to Miss Gilon of Everett.
MATERIAL FOR RAILROAD
RECEIVED AT SEATTLE
SEATTLE, Aug. 7. Twelve cars of rails,
the first consignment of construction ma
terial for the new Alaska railroad, arrived
here from Kansas City at midnight last
night, and will go to Anchorage on the
steamship Seward.
WILLING TO PAY FOR FRYE
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11. -The German
reply to the American note in the Frye case
claims that Germany had a perfect right
to sink the craft, but that she is willing to
pay for her.
LONDON, Aug. 12.—The German auxiliary cr u-iser Meteor sunk the British warship Ramsey in the
North sea on Sunday last. Only forty of the crew of the Ramsey were saved. The British squadron at
once closed upon the Meteor, the crew of which took to the boats, but before doing so set off a charge
of dynamite which destroyed the Meteor shortly afterwards. __
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PETROGRAD, Aug. 12.—Germany has made p eace overtures to Russia, in which the kaiser’s gov
ernment offers Russia the province of Galicia, free access to the Dardanelles, together with a guarantes
of the integrity of all Russian frontiers. The stipulation is made that the Russians shall not oppose the
cession of Egypt to Turkey.
CZAR REJECTS PEACE PROPOSALS
LONDON, Aug. 9.—Advices received here are to the effect that the Russian government has rejected
the peace proposals, which were submitted by Germany through the king fo Denmark._
HOUSTON, Tex., Aug. 10.—Governor Ferguson has asked for more federal troops to be sent to
the Rio Grande valley, owing to the disquieting events taking place along the border. Dispatches from
Brownsville state that every American in Cameron, Hidalgo and Starr counties is under arms, feanng tnat
the Mexican population will break out ready to fight. A small band of Mexican outlaws nas been cap
tured with a banner of the “Army of Liberation for Mexicans” in Texas.
Cameron county has been placed under martial law* following a raid by Mexican bandits. Six hun
died soldiers are pursuing the outlaws.
CARRANZA SEEMS TO INVITE WAR
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 I.—Orders have been issued concentrating all the available regulars of the
American army on the Mexican border. It is expected that three transports at Galveston and one at
New York will be made ready to sail. .
Reports have been received that a thousand of Carranza’s soldiers have penetrated into lexas
ninety-four miles and scattered into raiding bands for the purpose of beginning an uprising.
Carranza has precipitated new complications into the situation by sending a note to Secretaiy or btate
Lansing advising him to cease meddling with Mexican affairs, and also to the Pan-American Congress, no
tifying that body to keep Mexico s affairs out of their conferences.
Carranza is reported to be moving his capital to Mexico City.
SOUTH AMERICAN DIPLOMAT EXPELLED
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.—The Brazilian minister to Mexico City, who also has had charge of the.
United States legation, being the only American, representative in the capital, has been withdrawn by his:
government because Carranza was preparing to expel him. He has gone on board the United States gun
boat Sacramento. , c , ,'
All hope of peace in Mexico has faded, as Carranza has ordered the representatives of tne South ana
Central American republics, who have been there in the capacity of mediaiors, out of the counliv.
BATTLESHIPS ORDERED TO VERA CRUZ
Under orders issued by President Wiison, the battleships New Hampshire and Louisiana, both of
which are at Newport, those vessels are being prepared for sailing immediately for Vera Cruz. Commander
McNamee, now' stationed there, asked for the dispatch of the vessels to prevent anti-foreign riots, wmch
he fears are imminent.
NEGOTIATING WITH “PATRIOTS”
EL PASO, Aug. 10._Major General Scott, who w’as sent to Mexico for a personal conference with
Villa, says his conferences with that leader have been satisfactory. He has persuaded Villa to abandon
his policy of confiscating the property of the merchants of the various cities. Carranza has stated that
he will meet his adversaries, together with General Scott, for the purpose of entering into peace negotia
Villa crossed the border and came to this city for the purpose of conferring with General Scott.
FRIGHTFUL CONDITIONS AT CAPITAL
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 1 1.—Eight children have died here of starvation, and others are dying daily.
The Red Cross is not receiving sufficient funds or food to cope with the conditions._
ATTENDANCE AT EXPOSITION
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11.—The attend
ance at the Panama-Pacific exposition has
now passed the ten-million mark.
Christy Anthonieson, Iditarod’s leading
jeweler, made a business trip to the creeks
last Wednesday. _
SPEED SAFETY COMFORT
Auto-Tram
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August 16, on the New
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Car leaves Iditarod 7 a. m.,
10:30 a. m. and 12:30 p. m.
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLISHER
URGES DEVELOPMENT
OF ALASKA'S RESOURCES
SEATTLE, Aug. 7.—F. W. Kellogg, pub
lisher of the San Francisco Call, says that
the coast cities should combine to urge
the development of Alaska unhampered by
government, restrictions.
MORE RESERVATIONS
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' WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.—Secretary of
the Interior Lane announces that two more
federal reservations, both on the Chilkat
river, Alaska, have been set aside for the
use of the natives.
""the haytien outbreak
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.—Nine hundred
marines have been sent to Hayti on board
the cruiser Tennessee.
United States Navy in Possession
PORT AU PRINCE, Aug. 9.—The out
break of the Haytiens has been quelled, and j
the American navy has taken possession of i
the city.
ou can’t discount an American dollar. ;
nor can you discount a HAMILTON WATCH.
Every HAMILTON sold with a factory
tagged price. WM. TAYLOR, Flat.
SEATTLE BANDIT PASSES HAT
SEATTLE, Aug. 10.—-A bandit wearing
blue goggles last night held up the Everett
interurban train on the outskirts of the city
and forced the conductor to pass the hat.
He seoured $20 after three attempts.
Visit our new store at Flat.
Boas the Clothier.
Dr. H. Behla,
I
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 1918 and will remain during
the entire summer.
FROM BRITISH SOURCES
LONDON, Aug. 8.—Nine hundred Turkish craft in the Black sea
have been destroyed by the torpedo flotilla.
LONDON, Aug. 9.—The British press is optimistic. The Rus
sians are retreating in good order to their new line of defenses.
Canadian Premier Borden has returned to London after visiting
the trenches during the past week. He declares that his countrymen
are confident of the ultimate success of the allies.
Advices received here state that the German foreign secretai\,
Von Jagow, is about to resign on account of various blunders.
The Swedish government denies the reports of their hostility
against Russia, and states that rumors of war with the czar are base
less.
LONDON, Aug. 10.—Thirteen persons were killed ana twelve
wounded last night during a Zeppelin attack on the English coast.
One Zeppelin damaged by British aeroplanes was towed to Ostend.
LONDON, Aug. 1 1.—The British advance has recovered ground
near Hooge.
Advices have been received which state that the pope is detei
mined to make a new appeal for peace.
OTTAWA, Aug. 10.—Eighty thousand Canadians have been
sent to Europe for war service.
REPORTS FROM THE CZAR’S DOMAINS
PETROGRAD, Aug. 9.—The English language is being substi
tuted for German in commercial schools.
PETROGRAD, Aug. 1 0.—The Russians are preparing to evacuate
Vilna.
A German cruiser and two destroyers were damaged in the Gulf
of Riga fight. ^ nii
Zeppelins have dropped bombs on Koval, and aiso on Bieistok,
and several persons were killed.
PETROGRAD, Aug. 1 1 .—The next German blow is expected to
be delivered in the Baltic region. The Russians are preparing accord
ingly. Riga is being bombarded daily by aeroplanes. Forty miles
south of Riga the German advance is being stubbormy repulsed.
ITEMS OF WAR NEWS FROM GERMANY
BERLIN, Aug. 9.—An Italian airship approaching Pola has been
brought down and the crew captured.
BERLIN, Aug. 10.—The British auxiliary cruiser India has been
torpedoed and sunk off the Swedish coast.
Advices from Constantinople state that a Turkish aeroplane has
sunk a submarine of the allies near Muliar.
BERLIN, Aug. 12.—A German air raid of the English coast on
Monday night is reported to have been a success.
FROM FRANCE AND ITALY
PARIS, Aug. 9.—The Italian submarine Nerlide has been sunk
in an encounter with an Austrian submarine in the Adriatic.
The Germans have renewed the terrific attack in the Argonm
district.
HAVRE, Aug. 9.—German soldiers comprising the garrisons at
Liege, Ghent and Bruges have mutinied against orders to return to the
lines along the Yser.
ROME, Aug. 12.—An Italian submarine has sunk the Austrian
submarine U-12 in the upper Adriatic. The crew were drowned
ROME, Aug. 8.—In Cordevoie valley, under the greatest handi
cap, the Italians are successfully assaulting succeeding positions. Many
Austrian trenches in the Lana pass have been captured.
FROM NEUTRAL NEWS SOURCES
MALMO, Sweden, Aug. 9.—The American steamship Liamawico,
bound from the United States to Stockholm, loaded with petroleum,
has been seized by the Germans and taken to Swinemudt.
GENEVA, Aug. 10.—Thirty thousand Austrian soldiers, released
from the Russian front, have appeared on the Italian front.
Two thousand dead Russians were left on the battlefield near
Geribiaz.
The bombardment of Rovereto continues.
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 10.—Several Russian warships are reported
to be trapped in the Gulf of Riga.
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 10.—Zeppelins are reported to be raiding
the coast of Scotland.
OPERATIONS AT THE DARDANELLES
LONDON, Aug. 1 1.—The Turkish cruiser Sultan Selim has been
torpedoed by a submarine of the allies in the Bosphorus. The crew
succeeded in running the vessel ground in a creek, and efforts are being
made to repair her.
The holdings of the allies in the Dardanelles have been nearly
trebled.
The French battleship St. Louis has attacked the Turkish batteries
on the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles and many of the guns have been
placed out of commission.
The allies have resumed a general offensive at the Dardanelles,
and have landed troops m the vicinity of Marcashah. __
FORMER SEATTLE WOMAN
IS WOUNDED BY SENTRY
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 7.—Mrs. Burr, wife of
Lieutenant Burr, stationed at Jefferson Bar
racks, daughter of the late E. 0. Graves
of Seattle, was shot in the shoulder while
entering the barracks in an automobile,
with her husband. The auto failed to stop
when ordered by the sentry, and the latter
fired.
The Boas Clothing Store at Flat. Prices
reasonable.
GERMAN RESOURCEFULNESS
AGAIN BROUGHT TO PLAY
LONDON, Aug. 11— German chemists
have discovered a new method of using
wood in the manufacture of high explosives
instead of cotton.
GOVERNOR RECALLED
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 10— General Von
Bissing, the German governor general of
Belgium, has been recalled