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UITAROD WILL
AD RER CROSS
In response to the appeal for funds by
the American Red Cross Society to aid in
relieving suffering and destitution in the
war zone of Europe, as voiced by the Fair
banks committee, of which A. J. Pauli is
secretary, and publisher in last week’s Pio
neer. this paper has received some assur
ances of support and contributions. All
that seems to be necessary is for someone
to take the initiative, and it is believed that
Iditarod will take its place along with the
thousands of cities, villages and hamlets
throughout the United States in furthering
this noble work.
That the condition of the people in the
war infested countries is pitiable, and that
the resources of the Red Cross Society are
taxed to the utmost is evidenced by the
newspaper accounts, and by the fact that
the Rockefeller Foundation has found it nec
essary to dispatch independently a ship
load of provisions to the people of devas
tated Belgium. Every dollar that can be
raised will be needed, and the fact that it j
will be expended under the auspices of the
American Rod Cross Society, composed of
some of the most prominent persons in the <
country, is assurance that it will be all ex
pended to good purpose.
Iditarod and the surrounding districts
should do their share in this work for hu
manity. The winter season is on in Europe,
wh.ch will add to the horrors of the situa
tion. and it is felt that the citizens of this
favored country should take part in the
movement for the relief of the terrible dis
t rcss.
The Red Cross movement is primarily a 1
woman’s organization, although men are !
associated with it. The Pioneer suggests !
that the ladies of Iditarod, who have here
tofore shown remarkable public spirit and
interest in the common good, take up this
matter at once, thus assuring its success.
There are on deposit with Ihe Pioneer
two anonymous contributions, one of $10
and one of So, which will be turned over
to a committee to be designated by the
ladies, or the Miners & Merchants Bank
will act as the receiver of the funds to be
subscribed, to be turned over to the secre
tary of the Fairbanks committee for trans
mission to the American Red Cross Society.
A list of the contributions will be published
in this paper.
Contributions Received
^Oash $10.00
Cash . 5.00 j
PEOPLE ASKED TO HELP
RED CROSS MOVEMENT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31. The National
Red Cross Society today issued an appeal !
to the people of the United States in whRh
it depicts the necessity for relief among the
destitute of Europe. The society asks the
people to forego extravagance in order that
money may be provided for this purpose.
ROCKEFELLER’S MONEY
USED TO GOOD PURPOSE
NEW YORK. Nov. 2.—The Rockefeller
Foundation has chartered a steamer and
forwarded four thousand tons of provisions
for the relief of the destitute inhabitants of
Belgium.
EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS
HANGS ON ELECTION RESULT
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.—It was learned
today that the results of today’s election
will decide whether or not an extra session
of congress will be held. If the Democrats
retain control of both houses, President Wil
son will not call an extra session; otherwise
he will.
F. AUGUSTUS HEINZE,
EX-PLUNGER, IS DEAD
SARATOGA, N. Y.. Nov. 5.—F. Augus
tus Heinze. the noted Montana copper oper
ator, died suddenly in this city today. The
cause of death was ascribed to liver com
plaint.
Brief Sketch of Plunger's Career
F. Augustus Heinze was born in Brook
lyn, N. Y.. in 1869. He received his edu
cation at the Polytechnic Institute, Brook
lyn, and the Columbia School of Mines. He
also studied in Germany. He was engaged
in mining and smelting in Montana and
British Columbia from the year 1889. A
decade or so ago he sold his principal hold
ings to the Amalgamated Copper Company
and removed to New York to engage in
banking and insurance enterprises, and by
means of speculation he was reduced in cir
cumstances and compelled to face criminal
charges. Previous to this time he had been
one of the most spectacular figures in Mon
tana polities, already noted for its battles
of millionaires at the polls.
PUGILISTIC PIFFLE
Welsh Gets Decision Over Wolgast
NEW YORK, Nov. 3.—In a contest in
this city last night between Freddie Welsh
and Ad Wolgast, the lightweights, the ref
eree stopped the fight in the ninth round
and gave the decision to Welsh. Wolgast
broke a bone in his right arm in one of
the early rounds of the contest.
AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA
PETROGRAD. Oct. 31.—George Marye
today presented his credentials as American
ambassador to Russia.
DIRECTOR MINT RESIGNS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31—Director of
the Mint Roberts today handed in his resig
nation to President Wilson.
If you are going Outside for the winter
you cannot do better than subscribe for
The Pioneer and keep in touch with what
u< going on here. ____
WASHINGTON STATE GOES DRY
Many Surprises in Last Tuesday’s Election—Progressive Party on Decline—Republicans
Make Big Gains in Congress—Women Win Ballot in Montana, Lose in Mis
souri—“Uncle Joe” Cannon Goes Back to Congress
SEATTLE. Nov. 6.—One of the most significant results
of last Tuesday’s election has been to largely increase the
number of prohibition or “dry” states, which now include
the following:
Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Maine, Mississippi,
Oregon, Tennessee, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Virginia,
Washington, West Virginia and North Dakota.
Woman Suffrage Also Made Gains
In the following states women now enjoy the right to
vote:
Wyoming, Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Washington, Cali
fornia, Arizona, Kansas, Oregon, Nevada and Montana.
California Prohibition Law Not Immediately Effective
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 0. -The prohibition bill passed by the refer
endum at last Tuesday’s election provides that it shall not go into effect
until the expiration of eight years. The measure was passed by a groat
majority.
Political Complexion of the House
SEATTLE, Nov. 5—In the general election held last Tuesday thirty
one states elected United States senators. Complete returns are not yet in,
but according to latest reports the house of representatives of the Sixty
fonrth congress will be composed of 196 Republicans, 222 Democrats, 10
Progressives, and 6 are doubtful.
Democratic Majority in Congress Reduced
The Democrats will control both houses of congress, though the ma
jority in the lower house is reduced to the minimum. Another feature
of the election was the dwindling away of the Progressive vote. Com
plete returns show that the following states elected Democrats to the
senate:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri,
North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Maryland.
Incomplete returns indicate the election of Democrats in Indiana and
Oregon.
Complete returns show that Republican senators were elected in Con
necticut. Idaho, Iowa, New Hampshire, New \ork, North Dakota, Penn
sylvania and Vermont.
The Socialists claim the election to congress of Berger and Gaylor in
Wisconsin, and Moyer and London in New York, the latter in the Twelfth
district.
Democratic Governor of Massachusetts
Walsh, Democrat, has been elected governor of Massachusetts.
Woman Suffrage in Montana
In Montana the woman suffrage amendment to the constitution was
carried.
Looks Like Prohibition in Washington
The “wets" claim to have carried the state of Washington by a ma
jority of ten thousand, but later return;- indicate that the state has prob
ably gone “dr}r” by fifteen thousand.
Senator Wesley L. Jones and Congressman Will E. Humphrey have
i been re-elected.
Republican Boss Re-ele_ted in Pennsylvania
The returns in Pennsylvania show that Boies Penrose has been re
elected senator to succeed himself by a tremendous majority.
Champ Clark Re-elected
Champ Clark, speaker of the house of representatives, has been re
elected to congress in Missouri.
Democratic House Lea'Jer Goes to Senate
Representative Underwood of Alabama has been elected to the United
States senate, and is succeeded by Francis McGovern Wise.
“Unde Joe ’ “Came Back”
Former Speaker Joseph G. Cannoj has been elected to congress in
the Eighteenth Illinois district, defeating Frank T. O'Hair, the incumbent.
He won by a safe margin.
Roosevelt “Looks Like Thirty Cents”
District Attorney Whitman is elected governor of New York. Sulzer,
nominated on the Prohibition ticket, ran third, polling a hundred thou
sand votes. In an interview, speaking of the result of the election, Sulzer
said that it makes Roosevelt “look like thirty cents," and that the Pro
gressives were not even being "played to show."
No Votes for Women in Missouri
Latest returns indicate that the woman suffrage amendment was de
feated in Missouri.
Additions to Prohibition Column
North Dakota voted to remain “dry,” and prohibition was adopted in
Arizona and Ohio.
“Hi” Johnson Wins, Along With Prohibition
In California Governor Hiram Johnson won easily, and the "wets' were
victorious by a vote of two to one.
The boxing law, submitted to a referendum vote, was defeated by a
narrow margin.
James Phelan, Democratic ex-mayor of San Francisco, was elected
United States senator.
Republican Landslide in East
Returns front the Eastern states indicate that there was a veritable
Republican landslide in that section.
Democratic Governor of Idaho
Latest returns strengthen the lead of Moses Alexander, Democrat, for
governor of Idaho.
Prohibition and Chamberlain Win in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 5.—Prohibition won by a big vote in Oregon.
United States Senator George Chamberlain is safely re-elected, and Dr.
James Withvkombe, Re-publican, is elected governor probably by a plu
rality of 30,000, the largest in the history of the state.
Mormon Senator Re-elected
SALT LAKE, Nov. 5.—Complete returns show that Reed Smoot, the
“stand-pat” Republican United States senator from Utah, has been re
elected.
Probably Fighting in Channel
DOVER, Nov. 6.—Heavy firing has been heard off the j
coast, and it is probable that a naval engagement is in
progress in the English channel.
Turks Successfully Bombard Russian Port
AMSTERDAM, Nov. 6.—Information transmitted to this
city is to the effect that Turkish cruisers have successfully
bombarded the Russian seaport of Batum.
Austrians Again Repulsed
NISH, Oct. 31 - The attempts of the Austrian forces to cross the Rivers
Save and Drina into Servia have been repulsed.
Just a Rumor
AMSTERDAM. Oct. 31.— It is reported here that the Germans have
evacuated Osteiid.
Didn’t Want Lille, Anyway
LONDON. Oct. 31.—The Germans have again evacuated the city of
Lille, and the armies of the allies are driving them eastward.
Preparing for Siege
BERLIN, Oct. 31— Advices received here state that Dunkirk is pre
paring f.ir a state of siege. In the event that the Germans continue their
advance it is understood that the entire district surrounding the city will
be flooded.
Royalty Suffers Fate ot Common Soldier
BERLIN, Oct. 31.—It is announced that Prince Henry of Reuss has
been killed in battle.
Another Rumor Denied
The rumor that Ostend has been evacuated by the German forces is
not confirmed by the war office.
Japanese and English Bombard Tsingtau
TOKIO, Oct. 31— Under cover of a heavy mist, the Japanese squadron,
assisted by English warships, are bombarding Tsingtau.
Paris Will Again Be the Capital
! PARIS, Oct. 31.- The seat of government will be removed from Bor
j deaux to Paris on November 20, as it is understood Germany will then
j completely evacuate French territory. The allies claim continual gains
1 everywhere.
Diplomats Prepare to Leave
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 —The state department has received advices
I that the diplomatic representatives of France, England and Russia are
preparing to leave Constantinople.
Misunderstanding in Canada
OTTAWA, Oct. 31— Organization of the second Canadian expedition
for service in the European war has been delayed on account of the
failure of the war office to state the proportion of men wanted.
Sensational Story Denied
LONDON, Oct. 31.—It is denied here that German warships trained
their guns on Constantinople in order to force Turkey to declare war.
Diplomats of many nations are urging the sultan to keep out of the
war.
Italy Mixing In
Information has been received here that an Italian force has seized
the island of Saseno.
German Cruisers Captured
The German cruisers Scharnhornt and Gneisenau have been cap
tured off Sydney, Australia.
Crisis in Italian Cabinet Threatened
ROME, Nov. 2.—The members of the Italian cabinet are divided on
the war question. It is stated that in the event that war is declared
some of the members will resign.
War Between Turkey and Russia Declared
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.—War has been officially declared between
Russia and Turkey, according to advices received here.
Turk Received With Open Arms
BERLIN, Nov. 2.—The announcement that Turkey had declared war
on Russia was received here with wild enthusiasm.
Russian Ambassador Leaves Constantinople
PETROGRAD, Nov. 2.—The Russian ambassador and other officials
have left Constantinople. , ,
The protection of Russian subjects has been confided to the Italian
ambassador.
Another British Cruiser Sunk
LONDON, Nov. 2.—The British light cruiser Hermes has been sunk
by German submarines in the Strait of Dover.
Takes Back Her Possession, but Delivery Is Delayed
It is reported that Turkey has formally annexed Egypt.
British WarsKp Damaged
CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 6.—One of the British war
ships bombarding the forts of the Dardanelles was struck
by a shell from one of the forts, and the shot caused an
explosion on board.
Look to Czar for Succor
LONDON, Nov. 6.—Great Britain now looks to the czar
for relief from the continued German assaults.
Repulse the Germans and Flood Country
The German forces, in a desperate attempt to reach the English chan
nel. took the allies by surprise, but were repulsed and driven back.
A larger area has been flooded in order to check the advance of the
Germans.
American Embassy Takes Charge
Until assurances of safe conduct are given to the Turkish consuls in
Russia, the British and French governments have placed their interests
in Turkey in the hands of the American embassy.
Receive Their Passports
CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 2. The ambassadors of Russia. Great Brit
ain and F'rance today received their passports and left the city.
Russians Return Compliment
PETROGRAD, Nov. 2.—The Turkish ambassador was given his pass
ports today.
Germans Driven Beyond Lys
PARIS, Nov. 2.—The Germans have been driven back toward the
River Lys. ,
All men in France capable of bearing arms have been called into the
service.
Russian success Reported
BUCHAREST, Nov. 2.—The Russians have recaptured the city of
Czernowitz.
No Americans Lost in Bombardment
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.—The state department has received advices
that no Americans lost their lives in the recent bombardment of Odessa
by Turkey.
American Consul Leaves
The American consul has left Ostend.
Waits for Sultan to Start Something
PETROGRAD, Nov. 2.—It is stated that the czar awaits the action
of the sultan before starting real war on Turkey.
“Holy War” to Be Inaugurated
BERLIN, Nov. 2.—A “holy war” against the British, French and Rus
sians is expected to be declared by the sultan of Turkey, in which event
uprisings may be expected in Egypt and India, as weU as in the North
African possessions of France.
Brussels Heavily Mulcted
AMSTERDAM, Nov. 2.—Nine million dollars' indemnity has been lev
ied against the city of Brussels by the German military officials.
Desperate Fighting in East
TOKIO, Nov. 2.—Desperate fighting is in progress against the German
forts on the China coast.
Lille Occupied by Allies
LONDON, Nov. 2.—The forces of the allies now occupy Lille, just
evacuated by the Germans.
Enormous Losses of Germans
The German losses since the occupation of Ostend are stated to aggre
gate 150,000.
Declaration of War Confirmed
The report that Turkey has declared war on Russia is confirmed by
the government officials, and foreigners are said to be leaving Turkey in
large numbers.
Fighting Continued
PARIS, Nov. 2.—Fighting in Flanders, also in northern France, is but
a repetition of the operations of the past few days.
Sultan Wants Consuls to Stay
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.—Turkey announces that the Russian consuls
in the Ottoman empire will not be permitted to leave.
Martial Law in Egypt
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.—Advices received here state that martial law
has been declared throughout Egypt.
One of the Vagaries of the War
LONDON, Nov. 3.—The grand vizier of Turkey has forwarded an
apology to the British government for the recent events in the Black
663 Czar Still Waiting
PETROGRAD, Nov. 3.—The czar still waits for the sultan of Turkey
to take the initiative before commencing warlike movements against him.
Turks Believed They Had Russians at Disadvantage
ATHENS, Nov. 6.—The Turkish military authorities are j
surprised at the quick action taken by the Russians in their
assault on the Turkish frontier, as they believed they were
short of troops.
PETROGRAD, Nov. 6.—The cold weather is demoraliz
ing the German forces in Poland and elsewhere, and their
army is everywhere retreating.
Indian Newspapers Discuss Situation
BOMBAY, India, Nov. 3.—The newspapers of this city discuss the
turn of affairs in the European war situation as affected by Turkey s ac
tion, and conclude that Turkey has committed a suicidal act.
Russian Forces Repulsed by Turks
CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 3.—Russian forces which attacked the
Turkish frontier have been repulsed with heavy losses.
Germans Retreating
PARIS. Nov. 3.—The Germans have abandoned the left bank of the
River Yser.
Troops Parade Before King and President
The French and Belgian troops have been reviewed by President Poin
care of France and King Albert of Belgium.
Mob Gives Farewell to Turk
PETROGRAD, Nov. 3.—Turkish Ambassador Fareddin left here today.
He was followed through the streets by a mob.
British Cruiser Captures Turkish Town
LONDON. Nov. 3. A British cruiser has shelled and captured the
fortifications of the town of Akabah, in Arabia.
North Sea Closed
The North sea has been closed and declared to be a military area.
What Does It Mean?
The Turkish ambassador is endeavoring to persuade the neutral powers
to force the triple entente to accept the sultan’s apology.
Ominous Naval Movement
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 3.—A fleet of German warships is gathering
off the Aaland islands, near the Baltic entrance to the Kiel canal.
Will German Navy Start Aggressive Move?
DOVER, Nov. 3.—The German fleet is reported to have left its base.
Turkish Ambassador to France Leaves
BORDEAUX, Nov. 3.—The Turkish ambassador to France has been
given his passports.
Turks Commence Activities
LONDON, Nov. 3.—The Turks have seized shipping off Constantinople.
An Act That May Peeve the Czar
The Turkish fleet has sunk the Russian battleship Sinop in the Black
Bombardment of Dardanelles Commenced
A squadron of British and French warships continues the bombard
ment of the Dardanelles forts. _ _ .
German Pacific Fleet Inflicts Punishment on British Cruisers
VALPARAISO, Chile, Nov. 4.—The German fleet in Pacific waters
engaged a fleet of British warships off Cornoly. The British cruiser Mon
mouth was sunk and the cruisers Good Hope, Glasgow and Otranto were
damaged, but made their escape. None of the German ships was dam
aged. ^
Turkey Now Lined Up With Germans
LONDON, Nov. 5.—Turkey has broken off diplomatic relations with
Great Britain, France, Russia and Servia, the representatives of those
nations having left their posts.
Preparing for Attack
The Germans are preparing for a heavy attack on Ypres.
Germans Held in Check
PARIS, Nov. 5.—The allies are holding the Germans in check on the
boundary line between Belgium and France, and in some places they are
advancing. . .
Japanese Warships in South Seas
SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. 5.—A squadron of eight Japanese warships
is reported to be in the neighborhood of the Easter islands, evidently on
the lookout for the German squadron.
Great Britain Declares War on Turkey
LONDON, Nov. 5.—King George today signed the declaration of war
on Turkey. .
Turkish Island Annexed
Great Britain has annexed the island of Cyprus, in the Mediterranean.
German Cruiser Sunk by Mine
| The Gerjnan cruiser Yorok struck a none in Jade bay and ww sunk.
PRESIDENT FOR
TWENTY BAYS
EL PASO, Nov. 3.—The peace conference
today elected Eulalio Guiterrez provisional
president of Mexico.
Mexicans Looking for Real Trouble
VERA CRUZ, Oct. 3 1 It is believed
here that orders will soon be issued to at
tack the American forces here unless they
arc quickly withdrawn.
To Eliminate Both Chief*
EL PASO, Tex., Oct. 31.— By the terms
of a decree adopted by the peace conven
tion today, both Carranza and Villa are
to be eliminated from power.
BELGIAN DIPLOMAT
“IN BAD” IN MEXICO
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 31.—Paul Muy. the
Belgian minister to Mexico, was today
handed his passports. It is understood that
the reason assigned by the Mexican foreign
office was that the minister had addressed a
disrespectful note to the Mexican govern
ment.
Villa Willing to Sacrifice Himself
Y»TASHINGTON, Nov. 6— Advices re
ceived by the state department state that
General Villa has signified bis willingness to
retire to private life if necessary to bring
about the elimination of General Carranza.
ELECTION NEWS FAILS US
After diligent and persistent re
quests by telegraph to our Fair
banks correspondent for the result
of the Territorial election by judicial
divisions, The Pioneer has been un
able to receive the desired news in
time for this issue.
Although this will be very dis
appointing to our readers, it is
much more so to The Pioneer itself.
VETERAN OF SPANISH WAR
DEAD,AT LOS ANGELES
f?
LOS ANGELAS, Nov. 2.—Lieutenant
General A. R. Chaffee, U. 8. A., retired,
died here today Sifter an illness of two
months.
General Chaffee was born at Orwell, 0.,
April 14, 1842. He entered the Union
army as a private in Troop K, Sixth cav
alry” in ISO 1, and at the conclusion of the
civil war had attained the rank of first
lieutenant. He served with the Army of
the Potomac in that war, and later saw
! service against the Indians on the plains.
At the outbreak of the Spanish-American
war he commanded the Third brigade, Sec
ond division, Fifth army ccrps. later com
manding the Second division. Fifth army
corps, and First division. Fourth army corps.
I He commanded the American forces in the
Chinese relief expedition of 1900. and was
in command of the Division of the 1 hdip
pines in 1901-1902. Fie served as chief of
staff of the United States army trom 1904
to 1900. and was retired at his own request,
after forty years of service, in February,
1900. ' ___
MANAGER OF WHITE PASS
TO RESIGN FEBRUARY 1
SEATTLE, Nov. 2.—It became known
here today that Manager Dickeson of the
White Pass & Yukon Railway Company
had tendered his resignation to the directors,
to take effect not later than February 1.
It is stated that Mr. Dickeson is about to
enter another line of business.
WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER
AMONG THOSE INDICTED
NEW YORK. Nov. 2.—Twenty-one di
rectors of the New Haven railroad have
been arrested on criminal indictments, fol
lowing the recent federal investigation.
Among those indicted is William Rocke
eller, brother of the Standard Oil mag
nate.
EMBARGO ON WIRELESS
LIFTED BY GOVERNMENT
SEATTLE, Nov. 3.—Wireless stations
along the Pacific coast, private, amateur
and others, which were closed two months
ago by order of the government to guard
against violation of the neutrality of this
country in the war, have been allowed to
resume operations.
SENATOR PITTMAN IN ROW
RENO, Nev., Oct. 31.—Senator Key
Pittman, whose work in behalf of Alaska
as chairman of the senate committee on
territories has made him many friends in
the North, today became involved in an
encounter with a political opponent on one
of the principal streets and was felled to
the ground by a blow. Friends interfered
to prevent further hostilities.
DENIES ERRONEOUS REPORT
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31—President
Wilson today issued a denial of the state
ment telegraphed from this city to the ef
fect that he is considering closing the Colo
rado coal mines in case the operators fail
to come to terms with the strikers.
STORMS IN THE STATES
SEATTLE, Nov 3,—Election day opened
throughout the United States today with
fine weather prevailing, except in the states
of Montana and Texas, where severe storms
prevailed.
VESUVIUS IN ERUPTION
NAPLES. Nov. 2— Mount Vesuvius is
again in eruption and manv village^ are
i in danger.