VALDEZ, ALA8KA, THURSDAY, AUGU8T 13, 1914. NO. 266.
VOL. 10. _
BELGIANS HOLD GERMANS BACK
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VALDEZ MINER ~
SHOT BY THUG
Elmer Anderson Shot In Breast and
Expected to Die>—Fired Three
Shots At Assailant.
SEATTLE, Aug. 13—Elmer Ander
son, the Valdez miner, was found last
night by a policeman on University
avenue with a bullet in his breast.
Anderson lost $300 and his gold watch
to the highwayman, who escaped in
spite of the fact that Anderson fired
three shots at him from his own re
volver.
When found Anderson was uncon
scious and was taken at once to the
hospital and when brought around he
told the police that a highwayman
had held him up and that he had
tried to take away the gun poked in
to his face, but in the struggle it
had gone off and he fell to the side
walk with a hole in his breast. He
also told the police that he had fired
three shots from his own gun at the
fleeing bandit but had missed.
FOREIGN SRIPS
FLF OOR FUG
Congress Passes Law Allowing Reg
ister to Foreign Vessels—Can
Enter. Coasting Trade.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.—The con
ference committee from the House
and Senate, to which has been re
ferred the bill passed by both houses
allowing foreign ships to make Amer
ican register, has agreed upon the
bill and is expected to incorporate
in it the privilege for the foreign
ships to enter the coastwise trade of
the United States. The foreign ves
sels can only remain in the coastwise
trade for a period of two years.
A tremendous protest has been
made by American shipping interests
against both the granting of Ameri
can register to foreign ships and al
so against the provision allowing for
eign ships to enter the coastwise
trade and call at American ports at
will.
It is rumored here that England has
protested to the United States
against the provision allowing Ger
man boats from immunity to capture
by taking out American register and
It is believed that the British govern
ment will not recognize such change
in flags but will take all German ves
sels changed to American register af
ter the declaration of war be+ween
Germany end Great Britain, and that
France will do the same.
FEAR ALASKAN IS
HELDJ RUSSIA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13—Delegate
Wickersham has requested the State
department to investigate the charge
that Harry Buhro, the Alaska miner
who was on a visit to his mother in
Russia, has been impressed in the
Russian army and sent against the
Germans and Austrians. The State
department has taken the matter up
with the Russian foreign office.
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Tremendous German Army Is Held Back/ At Liege and Hasselt—Terrible Loss
of Life On Both Sides—Hasselt Three Times Taken By Germans Only To
Be Recaptured By Belgians—Siege Guns Start To Reduce Liege Forts—
Heavy German and French Losses About Mulhausen Are Reported From
Basil In Switzerland—Cruiser Rainbow Reaches Vancouver Convoying the
Shearwater—Germans Unable To Break Allies Front—French Drive Ger
mans Back Into Luxemburg and Alsace—Denmark Ready To Fight.
BRUSSELS, Aug. 13.—The war of
fice has issued a statement claiming
that the attempt of the Germans to
break the line of the allies has fail
ed end that they have been driven
back with terrible loss, the Germans
losing many thousands of men.
Hasselt Captured Three Times.
The town of Hasselt, on the Demar
river, about twenty miles north of
Liege, was captured three times by
the Germans, who were repeatedly
driven from the city and finally forc
ed to leave it in the possession of
the Belgian troops. The slaughter at
Hasselt was frightful, both sides los
ing thousands of men.
Germans Using Cavalry.
The German attacking force at
Hasselt consisted of cavalry sent to
take the town. A detachment of ten
thousand started the fighting but
more than fifty thousand were en
gaged before the end of the day.
German Mobilization Quick.
The German mobilization has been
exceptionally rapid and the second
and third lines of reserves have been
placed on the front in the effort of
<the war office to crush the Belgians
and French before the big Russian
invasion so 'hat the army may then
bp free to turn upon the troops of
the Czar.
Siege Guns at Liege.
The big German siege guns have
been placed at Liege and have com
menced the bombardment of the
forts. The men in the fortifications
have done considerable damage to
the German forces, preventing them
from crossing the river at Liege.
Terrible Loss of Life Alsace.
BASEL, Aug. 13.—The losses to the
German and French troops at Mul
hausen was enormous. All public
buildings in the city have been turn
ed into hospitals and are filled with
the injured.
Germans Take Prisoners.
The Germans took 125 officers and
1,100 French troops prisoners at this
place during the fighting and they
are being sent into the interior for
safekeeping.
French Drive Germans Back.
PARIS, Aug. 13.—The French
troops on the bor’er have driven the
German Invaders back with heavy
.losses according to the statements Is
sued here today by the war office.
Much Close Fighting.
Contrary to all expectation, the
fighting has been mostly at close
range, the French using their bayo
nets in driving the Germans back.
The fighting about Mulhausen, when
the French troops were -forced back
across the border, was also at close
range.
Germans Victorious.
BERLIN, Aug. 13.—The war office
states that the German arms have
been victorious In every battle and
are driving the Allies back in Bel
gium and are now attacking Namur.
The French forces have also been de;
feated In Alsace and thousands have
been taken prisoner, while many have
been killed or wounded.
Germans Control Luxemburg.
The entire principality of Luxem
burg has fallen Into the hands of the
Germans according to the reports Is
sued here and the French are unable
to cross through Luxemburg Into
Germany, as all the passes are forti
fied.
Roumania to Join Germane.
COLOGNE, Prussia, Aug. 18.—It Is
reported here that Roumania will Join
Germany in the present war and that
King Charles has been promised large
territorial compensation from Russia
and also by Austria, the Austrians to
give the Roumanians part of the
province of Translyvania.
Danes Fear German Invasion.
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 13.—The en
tire strength of the Danish army has
been massed on the German border
to protect the country from a German
invasion, which is threatened. The
Germans have an army ready to
strike at Denmark in order that they
may capture the forts commanding
the entrance to the Baltic and shut
out the British and French fleets.
Strike Alliance Through Luxemburg.
LONDON, Aug. 13.—The second ad
vance of the German army continues
through Luxemburg into France and
a tremendous force is ready to strike
at the rear of the army of the al
lies in Belgium.
Turkey to Disarm German Warships.
The German cruisers Goeben and
Breslau, which have again evaded the
French and British Mediterranean
fleets and made the Dardanelles, are
to be disarmed by Turkey. A strong
protest has been made to the Ottoman
government against granting the Ger
man ships a haven in Turkey and the
British, French and Russian ambas
sadors have threatened Turkey with
war unless the demand for the fullest
neutrality is complied with.
Turkey May Join Germany.
It Is freely predicted here by dip
lomats that Turkey will join with Ger
many and Austria against Great Brit
ain and her allies and that the Turks
will soon be fighting against the Rus
sians and Servians.
Big Battle is Staged.
LONDON, Aug. 13.—A big battle is
staged by the Germans to take place
at Waterloo, near Brussels. The
Germans have more than a million
men in Belgium and 5,015 cannon,
and are reported to have the French,
MORE TROUBLE IN
BLEEDING MEXICO
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Carranza and Villa Are About to Fight
Is Report at El Paso—Carranza
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Shuts Off Villa’s Ammunition.
TAMPICO, Aug. 13.—General Car
ranza has ordered all shipments of
ammunition to General Villa and his
army to be stopped. The order was
made following the refusal of Gen
eral Villa to co-operate with the
forces of General Carranza and at
tack Mexico City. Carranza issued
orders for Villa with a small part of
his army to join the advance, but
Villa refused to do so, fearing that
he would be trapped by the rebels
and made prisoner.
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 13.—It Is stat
ed here that General Villa has open
ed negotiations with Provisional Pres
ident Carbajal to make an alliance
with the federals against Carranza.
EL PASO, Aug. 13.—The Villa offi
cers across the border believe that
an open break between Villa and Car
ranza is due in a few days and that
Villa will organize a government of
his own in Northern Mexico.
VICTORIA DUE
HERE TONIGHT
The Alaska Steamship Company
liner Victoria is due in Valdez at 8
this evening with a large party of
excursionists aboard, who made the
trip first to Nome'and have since
come south along the coast, calling
at Unalaska, Kodiak and Seward be
fore coming to Valdes. The steamer
also stops at Columbia glacier after
leaving Seward. Prom Valdez the
boat will go to Cordova and then via
the outside passage to Seattle.
W. A. Dolan Is returning to Val
dez on the Alameda.
HARDING WINS
OVER FORAKER
Is Named for Federal Senator In Ohio
At State Primaries—Harding
Has Big Lead.
COLUMBUS, O., Aug. 13—Warren
Harding, former Republican governor
•of this state, defeated former United
States Senator Foraker for the nom
ination on the Republican ticket for
senator in the primaries held here
•yesterday.
Harding secured a large vote, beat
ing Foraker by a big majority. The
iRepublicans feel confident that they
will carry the state this fall, as the
.Progressive party is weak and the
Democrats are also split up.
LIGHTHOUSE TENDER
CALLS AT VALDEZ
The lighthouse tender Columbine
reached Valdez last night, coming
here from Unalaska, where several
new lights were placed, besides call
ing at all lighthouses to the west and
landing 'supplies. The Columbine
stopped at the Busby light and at
the Narrows light and overhauled
them both, besides reloading the
tanks.
AMERICAN TROOPS
GO TO, HAITI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.—The War
department will send one regiment of
troops to Santo Domingo to main
tain peace on the island, which is
under the protection of the United
States. The troops are to occupy the
republics of Haiti and Santo Domin
go.
The regiment will aid the 400
American marines now on the is
land, who are striving to prevent dis
orders. The rebels conUnue to give
the government considerable trouble
and have even invaded the city of
Cape Haitian
British and Belgium forces surround
ed and cut off from reinforcements.
Montenegrins to Fight Germans.
VIENNA, Aug. 13.—Montenegro
yesterday declared war upon Germany
because of the aid the Germans have
been giving to the Austrians in the
war upon Servia and Montenegro.
Germans Sink Onw Ship.
LONDON, Aug. 13.—Word received
here from Germany regarding the
loss of the German mine laying ship,
which was reported to have been sunk
because of a boiler explosion, states
that the vessel was lost when it
struck one of the mines it had laid.
Pope Prays for Peace.
ROME, Aug. 13.—The Pope has
been almost prostrated because of
the present war in Europe. The Pope
prays for hours each day that the war
may be brought to a speedy close.
Big Guns for Vancouver.
VANCOUVER, Aug. 13.—Two ten
inch guns have been mounted near
the narrows at the entrance of Van
couver harbor in order that the har
bor may be protected from German
warships now on the Pacific and
which may threaten the city at any
time. The entrance to the harbor has
also been mined and it is hoped that
any foreign warship trying to enter
will strike one of them and be sunk.
Guarantee for Bank of England.
LONDON, Aug. 13.—The British
government today agreed to guaran
tee the Bank of England against any
loss because of the discounting in
this city of drafts on German and
Austrian banks prior to August 4th,
when war between the European na
tions started.
Will Secure Indemnity.
The British government will protect
itself when peace is made by insist
ing upon the payment of the drafts
by the governments involved.
Germans Build Bridges.
LONDON, Aug. 13.—In spite of the
desperate resistance of the Belgians
the German army has completed two
bridges across the River Meuse and
are now bringing over large forces
of men to surround the forts. The
bridges were both built a short dis
tance below Liege.
Cavalry Cover Troop Movements.
' The main German army is using
large forces of cavalry to cover the
movements of the Infantry and so
far have kept the Belgians and the
British and French in (Joubt as to the
real point of attack. The Germans
have over five thousand pieces of
cannon in Belgium.
Cruiser Rainbow Reaches Vancouver.
VANCOUVER, Aug. 13.—The Brit
ish cruiser rainbow reached here to
day convoying the war sloop Shear
water, a small British warship, which
was in Mexican waters at the out
break of hostilities and has been
working her way north, while the
Rainbow went to protect her from
the German cruiser Leipslg, which Is
cruising off the American coast In
>the Pacific.
Norway and Sweden Be involved.
CHRISTIANIA. Aug. 18.—The peo
ple of this country expect to be In
volved in the present European war
should the Kaiser's troops Invade
Denmark, as Norway, Sweden and
Denmark have a treaty binding each
to aid the other in case of an in
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ITALIANS PRET ON
Ain RICH
Raise Passenger Rate to $1,000 a
Head From Italy to New York
—1,000 Take Passage.
NAPLES, Italy, Aug. 13—Three Ital
ian steamers are preparing to trans
port one thousand Americans from
here to New York at a rate of $1,
000 each for passage and extra
charges for staterooms.
The Americans are anxious to re
turn to the United States as condi
tions in Italy are exceptionally bad.
A revolution is feared at any mo
ment. Thousands of people are out
of work and are parading the streets.
The leaders of the last revolt of two
months ago are again stirring up
trouble and the Socialists are also
busy. The lack of coal has tied up
almost all the industries and many
people are out of work through this
source.
L. Meenach and wife returned on
the steamer this morning.
II. S. 10 INSURE
SHIPS HI SEA
War Risks to Be Carried By Gov
ernment If Bill Introduced To
day Passes Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13—A bill was
introduced in the House today pro
viding for the establishment of a gov
ernment department of marine in
surance connected with the Depart
ment of Commerce, to issue to Amer
ican ships policies against loss by
reason of striking mines or hitting
trocks during the present war in Eu
rope.
Marine insurance companies have
jumped rates upward, claiming that
the aids to navigation in Europe and
in every part of the world where
the British, French, German or Rus
sian governments maintain them have
been changed or abolished, and thus
the chances against loss are much
heavier than formerly, besides which
many floating mines have been turn
ed loose in European waters and may
sink many ships, as was demonstrat
ed In the Russlan-Japanese war and
also in the recent war between Italy
and Turkey.
It is planned to have the govern
ment carry the risk at a nominal
premium.
ADMIRAL SCHLEY
LEAVES NEW YORK
NEW YORK, Aug. 13.—The Admir
al Schley, of the Alaska Pacific Nav
igation company, left here yesterday
for Seattle via the Panama canal,
which la now open to traffic. The
Admiral Schley has been ready for
several months and has been given
a complete overhauling and placed in
excellent condition.
S. A. Hemple, of the Alaska Water,
Light and Telephone company, re
turned to Valdes on the steamer Ad
miral Sampson after spending a few
weeks In the Spirit CityC
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