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ONE DOLLAR PER MONTH IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 29, 1917 _33 CENTS PER COEV ^
RUSSIA WOULD BE MEDIATOR IN BIG WAR—HAS FAT CHANGE
1 RUSSIAN FRONT X
SWEDISH , _ .
Stockholm, Dec. 22.-A great battle in the etreete of Petro
grad is reported from the capital today. Four army corps refused
orders from the Bolsheviki government to leave the city. The
government sent other troops against them, and fighting is still
in progress at the time the dispatch lefl Petrograd.
RUSSIAN
Petrograd, Dec. 22'-Dkranian forces have taken over the,
Roumanian and Southwestern fronts and have united under Gen.
oral Tiehrbatcheff, according to word receivad here today.
Petrograd, Dec. 26 —The commander in chief of the
army has reported to the Bolsheviki government that
the Germans are transferring troops in great numbers
and as quickly as possible, to the west front, and also
to the southwestern Russian front. Leon Trotzky, the
Bolsheviki minister of foreign affairs, has called the at
tention of the peace delegates to the fact.
Petrograd, Dec. 27.—It is announced that the U! ra
niaus in a raid today captured the Roumanian front, in
cluding the staff headquarters of the enemy. They also
disarmed the Magimallist forces and occupied Head
quarters No. 110 of their army.
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/ ITALIAN
Rome, Dec. 24.—The enemy forces which crossed the Piave
river at Piave Vecchia have been driven back “over the river,
the war office announced today.
A strong Teuton attack en the western sector of the Asiago
plateau, especially at Buso and Monte Valbell, resulted in the
penetration of the Italian lines by a portion of the enemy’s forces,
was announced by the war office today.
Rome, Dec. 26 —In a desperate battle which lasted
all day yesterday (Tuesday) the Italians fought their
way back to the positions which they lost the day be
fore on the Asiago plateau, under a savage attack by
the Austro-Germans. During the struggle the Italians
recovered many of their own batteries and machine
guns which had been lost to the Germans in yesterday s
battle.
Rome, Dec. 27.—Eleven Austro German aeroplanes
PRESIDENT TAPS RAILROADS
Washington, Dec. 27.— President Wilson last night
took over every railroad in the United States, and ap
pointed William G. McAdoo, secretary of the Treasury,
as director general.
GOVERNMENT TOOK CONTROL AT NOON
Washington, Dec. 28.—The railroads of the country,
passed into the control of the federal goverment today
at noon. __
JAPAN TO TAKE ACTIVE PART IN WAR
Tokio, Dec. 28.—The Emperor of Japan, in a speech
today, declared that the Japanese government intends
to co-operate with the allies to the fullest extent.
were brought down by British and Italian aviators in a
big aeroplane battle which developed today when the
Teutons made an unsuccessful attempt to bombard Tre
viso.
GERMAN
Berlin, Dec. 26.—War officials announced today that
the Teutons on Sunday last stormed Col Del Rosso and
the heights adjoining at the west and east, between the
Asiago and Brenta rivers, and took 9,000 Italian prison
ers and 270 officers.
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CHINESE
Peking, Dec. 24.—The Chinese commandant at Harbin today
delivered an ultimatum to the Bolsheviki government giving
them 48 hours to disarm and leave.
Peking, Dec. 26.—Heavy fighting is reported along
the Trans-Siberian railway between forces of the Bol
sheviki government and troops of the original revolu
tionary party. _ .
Gilbert Reid, an American, who was accused of being
a pro-German propagandist and sympathizer, has been
deported fr^m this city to Manilla) at the request of the
Chinese government.
JAPANESE
Tokio, Dec- 28.—The battle between the Chinese and
Russians at Harbin resulted in the surrender and dis
arming of the later.j
3 peace palaver (
AMERICAN
Washington, Dec. 28.—The Russians will formally
transmit the new German peace terms to the entente
governments forthwith, said a dispatch from Petrograd
today. In view of this action, the Bolshevik! govern
ment virtually attempts to become the mediator be
tween the Teutonic alliance and the allies.
RUSSIAN
Petrograd, Dec. 28.—The peace conference being
held at Brestlitovsk took a recess today, and will meet
again on January 4 at a place to be named later.
BRITISH
London, Dec. 24.—Petrograd dispatches today report that at
tempts are being made by the Bolsheviki government to negotiate
with the Ukranians for the settlement of differences, and that the
authoritiea of the new Ukrunian government are ready to accept
proposals looking toward peaceable arrangements.
DANISH
Copenhagen, Dec. 24.—The “Berliner Zeitung’’ says the kaiser
has informed his government that he contemplates going to
Brest Liiovsk if diplomats arrive at an agreement, in which case
he will endeavor to assemble all the sovereigns and regente in
I Europe in a peace conference, as was done after the Napoleonic
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MISCELLANEOUS NEWSl
FRENCH
Paris, Dec. 22.—Germany's latest peace proposals are now
being drafted and contemplate peace on a basis of “stalus quo,”
according to dispatches printed in today's Matin.
German attacks in Alsace hare been repulsed, the war office
announced today.
Chinese subjects are being expelled from Austria, and are en
route te Paris ria. Berne. This action was taken as a result of
the Peking declaration of war.
LORD JELLICOE
LOSES HIS JOB
London, Dec. 27. — Admiral
Weymiss has been appointed first
sea lord of the£British navy, suc
ceeding Sir John Jellicoe, who
has long been under criticism be
cause of the impunity with which
the Germans have carried on
their North sea raids.
German Socialists Jailed
A dispatch from Zurich states
that 300 German Socialists were
jailed in Berlin on Christmas eve.
National Prayer Day
King George has set January 6
*s a day of national prayer for
Allied peace.
SAYS BOLSHEVIKI
OOTFITCAN'T LAST
Washington, Dec. 27.—Charles
R. Crane, who was a member of
the American mission to Russia
iast spring, asserted today that
the Bolsheviki government can
not long survive.
Oeneral Bliss to Stick
Secretary of-War Baker today
announced that although General
Tasker H. Bliss was eligible for
Retirement on January 1, he
would be retained as chief of staff
of the army
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BUTTON HAS HEW JOB
R. C. Button, cashier of the M. A M.
Bank, has received an appointment
from Secretary of the Treasury Me
Adoe as chairman of the Iditarod dis
trict in war-savings matters. The gov
eramsnt’has authorised as issue of 92,
if99,000,000 in war sumps. The value
Of the stamps are 94.12 each, and are
Worth 95.06 in 1023. This is equivalent
40 interest compoumied at 4 per cent.
For the week ending: December
*6, 13 vessels were submarined.
Moanna, the little daughter ef Mr.
end Mrs. Frank Monkman, has been
J)|I the past week.
SWEDISH SHIPPING MEN
USING INVISIBLE INK
Washington, Dec. 22.—An extensive
traffic in written communications to
Germany and Austria, involving the
use of invisible ink and code systems,
has been discovered by United States
customs officials. The Treasury de-;
partmeat disclosed today that the traf
fic had been carried on largely by
Swedish ships and marine men.
SOME PUGILISTIC^DOPE
FRED FULTON FOUGHT FOUL
Little Rock, Ark., Dec. 26.—Fred
Fulton lost his bout here yesterday
with Harry Tate of Oklahoma in the
fifth round. Referee Haack gave the
decision against Fulton, claiming he
was using foul tactics._
PRESIDENT S CABINET 18
VEIL BEPRE8ENTED
fn response to several inquiries the
following information is given concern
ing cabinet members’ sons who are
serving with the Army and Navy:
William G. McAdoo, jr., son of the
Secretary of the Treasury, is under
training in the Aviation Section in the
Naval Reserve, and a second son,
Robert H., has also enlisted in the
Naval Reserve.
Josephus Daniels, jr., son of the Sec
retary of the Navy, is a private in the
United States Marine Corps.
Franklin K. Lane, jr., son of the
Secretary of the Interior, is a first lieu
tenant in the Signal Corps, under
training to become an aviator.
David franklin Houston,, jr., son oi
the Secretary of Agriculture is an
ensign in the Navy.
Humphrey F. Redfleld, son of the
Secretary of Commerce, is an ensign in
the Navy.
William B. Wilson, jr., son of the
Secretary of Labor, is attending one of
the officers’ training camps. Another
eon, Joseph B., is a second lieutenant
in the National Army, and a third son,
James H-. is a corporal of Field
Artillery.—Official Bulletin.
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Mrs. Robert Sou tar, Cyril Wood and
Cyril Wood, jr., were among those
who braved the extremely cold weather
last Monday to represent Tditaroi at
the big Christmas entertainment at
Flat,
SEVEN ONTHS
FOR THIEVERY
A search warrant was issued by Com
missioner Kilgore on December 23 on
fire Russians residing at Flat, and
their cabin was at once searched by
the marshal, who found a Colts 41-cal
ibre revolver under the pillow of one
of the bunks. The weapon was identi
fied by II F.. Crouse and Nellie Brady
as being part of the property stolen
from Miss Brady’s cabin on the night
of September 3. The ‘'gun" was identi
fied by a bent sight. Later the mar
shal went back to the cabin and made
a thorough search, and in a trunk,
which he unlocked, he found a quan
tity of stolen jewelry. Two of the
Russians, Sam Sullivan and Harry
AgoS, were at once arrested. On tfie
morning of December 24 two more,
Harry Gibson and George Cooper, were
arrested. At the hearing before the
commissioner at 2 p. m. on the 24th,
Sullivan, by his attorney, Charles E.
Taylor, plead guilty to a charge of
petty larceny, taking the responsibility
, of the whole deal, saying that he had
; done the job alone. He was sentenced
; to seven months’ imprisonment.
In view of the admission of guilt by
: Suilivan, the other three defendants
were discharged.
The robbery occurred on the night
of September 3, while, Sullivan says,
he was drunk, and went to the house
; of Nellie Brady, who was attending a
dance; the door was unlocked and he
went in and started to look for whisky;
while engaged in doing this he found
, the revolver and jewelry in a dresser
drawer, and took them.
The charge, in the beginning, was
for grand larceny; the prisoner re
quested that this charge be reduced to
petty larceny, the court accepted the
suggestion, whereupon Sulilvan made
his plea of guilty.
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M’GRATE FOLKS WERE LIBERAL
Citizens of McGrath, through the N
C. Co. sture at that place, forwarded
, $286,50 to the Red Cross 1918 Member
1 ship Fund, an itemized list of same will
appear in next week’s Pioneer.
Billy Duffy mushed in from Tolstoi
last Sunday to spend the holidays with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A.
Duffy.
CUSTODIAN APPOINTED
FOE MINING PEOPEETT
The Tolstoi Mining Company, Joe E'
Riley, president, has brought suit in
the district court for the possession of
sundry mining paraphernalia, bunk
houses and buildings, located on Boob
creek, Tolstoi mining district. The
marshal took charge of the property
and has appointed Dan Olson custodian,
WIRELESS HERODEAD
Seattle, Dec. 22.—Louis J. Larson,
the wireless operator whose heroism
saved forty lives at the time the Amer
ican steamship Orleans was torpedoed,
died today in New York. He was
formerly an eperator on various Alaska
steamships.
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TWO SPIES INTERNED
Seattle, Dec. 28. — Wilhelm
Frederick Elo and John Eorcella,
former German cavalrymen,
having joined the Y. M. C. A.,
endeavored to enlist in the Na
tional army forces at Camp
Lewis, and were interned by
order of the President. Both
I are declared to be clever spies.
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CONTROL Or ASIA MINOR
GERMANT'8 REAL OBJECT
Boston, Dec. 26.—To secure control
of Asia Minor is the real object of Ger
many’s peace negotiations with Rus
sia, so declared Charles Wood, fellow
of the Royal Geographical Society and
an authority on British military mat
ters. in an address here today.
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GERMAN PROPERTY UNDER GUARD
Buenos Aires, Dec. 22. — German
owned properties are under heavy
guard, and police reserves are patroi
ing all down-town streets. A deep un
dercurrent of hostility against Germans
is noticeable in street crowds today.
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TWELVE AMERICAN SOLDIERS DIE
Washington, Dec. 26.—Gen. Pershing
today reported twelve deaths among
the American forces in France—six of
whom were killed in action.
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Fred Dixon and Fred Peterson made
a trip to Iditarod yesterday.
WILSON WANTS
THE FILIPINOS
Washington, Dec. 27.—Presi
dent Wilson today advised Repre
sentative S. Hubert Dent, chair
man of the house committee on
military affairs, that he desires
bills providing for the entrance
of the Phillipine National Guards
and the Phillipine Scouts into the
American National army, and
that these bills shall become laws
at this session of congress.
AFTER HIRAM GILL
FROMJEW ANGLE
Seattle. Dec. 27.—Disbarment
proceedings have been filed
against Mayor Hiram Gill on ac
count of the connection of his
law firm with the Merchants Pro
tective Association. The pro
ceedings were filed by the State
Board of Law Examiners.
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Old Santa at Atwell Home
On last Monday evening Santa
Claus got into town before anybody
was expecting the jolly old fellow, and
before the little folks, who were on a
sharp watchout for his aled, realised
that he was here he had taken charge
of a beautiful Christmae tree at th»
home of Captain Cy Atwell, and was
making merry at a tremendious rate.
Little Beatrice Atwell wasn't slow in
getting nearly all her schoolmates
there to enjoy the fun, aad the laeiak
hand with which Santa distributed
presents among that group of young
sters was a most pleasing sight.
One Thing In John's Favor
At the hour of midnight next Mon*
day when Old John Barleycorn begins
his long “mush” into exile from
Alaska's still broad whiteness, he will,
if the weather is clear, hare a nice full
moen to light him on his way. And, you
can’t always tell, some of his mourners
may b# just as full as is the moon on
that momentous occasion.
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A woman known as “The Lamb”
I was arrssted at Tolstoi recently for
selling liquor without a license. at>4
| was fired WO for the offense.