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IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 23, 1915.
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BREECE LIKELY
TO BEINVOLVED
Principal Interest of World War
Now Centers on Balkan Penin
sula—Greek Rejection of
Great Britain’s Offer
ATHENS. Oct. 22.—The Servians have
defeated the Teutons on the northern fron
tier. killing sixty thousand Bulgarians.
They have occupied Yarnia. Yellessa and
Janjavato. The re|x>rt of the fall of Istip
and Kotzeanma is denied.
Confirmation has been received of the re
port that the Servians are being strongly re
inforced by the allies.
Rejection of Offer May Mean War
LONDON. Oct. 22. The Daily Telegraph
on October 20 made the statement that
Great Britain formally had offered the island
of Cyprus to Greece as soon as the latter
should intervene on the side of the allies.
It is now learned that Greece has re
jected Great Britain’s offer, and it is under
stood that the entente fleet has been or
dered to bombard the Greek coast.
It was confidently exacted that Greece
would join the allies on account of the;r
energetic action in going to the assistance of
the Serbians.
Serbian Women to Take Up Arms
Italy has declared war upon Bulgaria, but i
whether she will sends troops is obscure, j
A quarter of a million Serbian women soon '
will be in the fighting lines.
The co-operation of the Russian troops
in the Balkan campaign has been promised
to the allies.
Serbia has declared war upon Bulgaria.
The Serbians are holding the heights a mile
from Belgrade.
Serbian refugees have arrived at Salonika.
Roumania has formally declared her neu
trality
The Serbians have routed the Bulgarians j
near Dorain, and expect to capture Strum
nita.
The blockade of the Bulgarian coast of j
the Aegean sea by the allied warships of the
Eastern Mediterraneon fleets became effec
tive on the 17th.
Allied troops have left Saloniki for the
Serbian front.
From Greek Sources
ATHENS. Oct. 21.—British troops con- j
tinue to land at Saloniki.
The French troops in Macedonia received
their first baptism of fire when they were
attacked by 40,000 Bulgarians near Hudo
viland.
Greece, answering Bulgarian demands, has
reiterated her determination to maintain
neutrality.
Communication has been cut between
Nish and Trahmva.
Serbian Army Meniced
PARIS, Oct. 21.—The Serbian war office
announces that the railroad line from Sa
loniki has been cut in two places. The I
Serbian army now is greatly menaced.
The Italians will send 150,000 soldiers to
the Balkans. The strictest secrecy is main
tained as to where they will be landed.
Bulgarians Retreating
PETROGRAD, Oct, 18.—A terrible battle
has been fought between the Serbians and
Bulgarians at MaovadLst. The latter now
are retreating.
Bulgarians and Teutons Concentrate
BUCHAREST, Oct. 16—The Bulgarian
and Teutons forces are concentrating at
Yidin.
Italy Occupies Favorable Position
ROME, Oct. 16.—The Italians have oc
cupied twelve islands in the Eastern Med
iterranean connecting the new Balkan de
velopments.
Teutonic Progress Unchecked
VIENNA, Oct. 16.—The progress of the
Teutons against the Servians continues, de
spite the desperate resistance.
Allies Occupy Strumnitz
LONDON, Oct. 18.—The allied armies
have occupied Strumnitza, where they were
assisted by the Serbians. The French troops
have encountered the Bulgarians at Gelev
pelt.
ZEPPELIN RAIDS
German Airsh ips Continue to Inflict
Death and Destruction on
English Metropolis
LONDON, Oct. 18.—The admiralty an
nounces that forty-one persons were killed
and 101 wounded in the Zeppelin raid on
the night of October 15 Nearly all the
bombs dropped were in the city proper.
Bitter criticism of England’s inability to
stop the raids is heard on all sides.
The coroner's jury rendered a verdict that
the recent deaths were caused by Zeppelins.
—
Raid Wat a Military Move
BERLIN, Oct. 16.—The property damage
in last night's raid on London was immense.
It is known that the largest arsenal in Lon
don was set on fire by bombs and destroyed.
The loss was about five million dollars.
Canadian Brigade Shelled by Zeppelins
OTTAWA, Ont., Oct. 17.—The camp of
the Canadian artillery brigade at Otterpool
was shelled in the recent Zeppelin raid and
many of the soldiers were killed.
Says Germans Bombarded Swiss Towns
PARIS, Oct. 18.—German aviators have
dropped bombs on Chaufonds and Renan,
both Swiss towns.
Zeppelins over Chameau dropped thirty
bomb.-., but inflicted slight damage.
GIVE RECOGNITION
Affairs Shaping Themselves in
Southern Republic for Re-estab
lishment of Government
WASHINGTON, Oct 20.—Former Gov
ernor Folk of Missouri has been appointed
to the position of ambassador to Mexico.
John Silliman. has been ordered to return to
at Vera Cruz, has been ordered to return to
that post. The American representatives
will be dispatched to Mexico as soon as pos
sible. The administration yesterday an
nounced the formal recognition by the
United States government of General Car
ranza as provisional president of Mexico.
President Wilson has declared an embargo
upon all shipments of arms and ammunition
to Mexico. A supplementary order excepts
those consigned to the Carranza govern
ment.
The Villa agency in this city has been
closed, and it is reported that \ ilia is pre
paring to tlee the country.
Celebration in Mexican Capital
MEXICO CITY. Oct. 21—The news that
the United States had accorded recognition
to the Carranza government was received
here with general celebration.
Carranza to Visit Border
TORREON, Oct, 20.—General Carranza
arrived here today. He is expected to visit
the Texas border.
New Orleans Bankers Will Help
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 21. Bankers of
this city have closed a contract for a $10,
000,ooo" loan to the Mexican government,
and will laso make arrangements for the
handling of the entire sisal crop.
Advised to Quit
NEW YORK. Oct 21—Villa workers
here have advised their leader to abandon
his fight.
Agency at New Orleans Closes
NE WORLEANS, Oct. 22.—The Villa
agency in this city has been closed.
More Trouble for Villa
DOUGLAS, Ariz., Oct. 17— The Yaqui
Indians have demanded pay of a peso per
day and threaten to revolt against Villa in
case it is refused.
This Man Guessed Wrong
GALVESTON, Texas. Oct. 21.—Gustavo
Navarro has been executed in Mexico City.
He was convicted of complicity in the
Huerta uprising against Madero.
Receive American Salute
VERA CRUZ, Oct. 21.—The American
battleships stationed here today saluted the
Mexican flag.
Bandits Still at Work
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 19—Mexi
can bandits last night robbed the St. Louis.
Brownsville & Mexican train near here, kill
ing two persons and injuring three. Four
companies of soldiers are in pursuit of the
outlaws.
More Troops Ordered Out
WASHINGTON. Oct. 22.—A regiment of
infantry has been ordered to Harlingen,
Texas, as a result of the recent raids by
Mexican bandits.
WAR 10VS NOTES
Items From Many Sections of the
War Zones on Matters Per
taining to Conflict
Russians Have Plenty of Ammunition
THE HAGUE, Oct. 16.—The Russians,
by the abundance of the ammunition with
which they were supplied, have completely
surprised the Teutons in recent engage
ments.
Martial law in modified form has been
proclaimed here.
Britain Wants a Lot of Men
LONDON, Oct, IS. Director of Recruit
ing Swayne, in a statement just issued,
states that Great Britain wants three and
a half million more men by spring.
The allies are fiercely bombarding the
Dardanelles defenses.
Martial law has been proclaimed in Mos
cow, and it is attributed to Germans who
are said to be trying to stir up strife.
State of War at Moscow
PETROGRAD, Oct, 18.—The czar has is
sued a ukase proclaiming a state of war at
Moscow on account of disorders there.
Strenuous efforts will be made to open
the road to Constantinople 60on.
Italians Confident
ROME, Oct. 18.—The talians have
•stormed Pregasina, and its capture is looked
upon as a certainty.
All Is Well With Austrians
VIENNA, Oct. 16.—The Italian attacks
upon the Austrians during the past two days
have failed.
Will Pay for Cotton
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22.—Great Britain
has advised the state department that she
I will pay for all cotton seized by her.
GOLD FROM ENGLAND
NEW YORK, Oct. 20.—A shipment of
gold and securities of the value of $25,000,
000 arived from England today.
SENSATIONAL STORY
FROM CANADIAN INTERIOR
LACKS CORROBORATION
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Oct. 18.—A re
port has been received here to the effect
that Graham White, the famous English
aviator, has been shot in the Tower of
London as a spy, and that his wife has been
sentenced to a term of ten years' imprison- I
rngnt. es an accomplice. I
IDITAROD PARTY ARE ALL SAFE
AND WILL CATCH TIE SENATOR
Frozen In at Kotlik, Entire Party Reaches St.
Michael After Thrilling Experience
Officials’ Promptness Appreciated
The suspense and anxiety felt throughout this district, and in fact throughout Alaska, over the non
arrival of the launch Tramp with its score of passengers at St. Michael and the inability to get into com
munication with the vessel or learn its fate, was relieved on Tuesday evening last by the receipt of a tele
gram from St. Michael signed by Dave Mutchler. one of the party which left here on October 6 on the
launch. Mr. Mutchler’s telegram was as follows:
St. Michael, Oct. 19, 1915.
John Holmes, Iditarod: Froze in Kotlik. Detering improving. Balance of party ex
pected 21st DAVID MUTCHLER.
The above message was accompanied by one from Nulato which was as follows.
Searching party, two days out from St. Michael, met two men from launch party on
their way from Kotlik to St. Michael. Stated that launch Tramp was frozen in at Kotlik.
On Thursday The Pioneer received the following messages announcing the arrival of the entire party
at St. Michael:
St. Michael, Oct. 20, 1915.
Pioneer, Iditarod, Alaska: Entire party arrived. Met relief thirty miles out. Party
extends thanks government officials, friends. Detering improving. MEYERS.
Fairbanks, Oct. 21, 1915.
Pioneer, Iditarod: Following St. Michael received marshal: “Entire party arrived.
Met relief thirty miles out. Party extends thanks government officials, friends.—Riley.”
Kotlik station opened for party. NEWS-MINER.
BERT MEYERS’ STORY OF THE TRIP
ST. MICHAEL, Oct. 21.—After leaving Iditarod nothing eventful occurred until we arrived at Shag
luk, where Gertler came aboard, bound for Holy Cross. By mistake we put into Pimute and other sloughs,
and were tied up for two hours. Gertler left the boat at Pimute. It was storming after we had gone a few
miles, and again we were compelled to tie up. The storm was tearing away the bank and we had to cross
the river and were blown aground. Nearly everyone was compelled to wade the river and lead the boat
out of danger.
We arrived at the mouth of the river at 4 p. m. on Tuesday, October 12. It was storming too badly
to attempt a crossing, and we tied up until morning. The ice was gathering fast, and we proceeded back
to Kotlik village for safety. We had been there '.wo days when the wind stopped and we were frozen in.
A family gave up their house for Detering and the ladies, and the balance roosted on board the
"Hobo.” The members of the party soon got busy arranging for dog teams and having mukluks and mit
tens made. Arrangements were made for seven teams. In the morning two backed out, claiming the
trail was not in shape. Three members of the party started to walk to St. Michael on the 16th. Elo
quence secured the use of one more team, and the balance of the party started on the 17th, overloaded,
of course.
We made twelve miles the first day, and were royally entertained at the dredge on the Pastulik river.
On the 18th we made twenty miles, and “royally” siwashed that night in a sleet storm. On the 19th
we made twenty miles to Pitmatalik village, which was commandeered. Three government teams arrived
an hour afterwards. Blessings on them!
We secured another native team on the 20th and made thirty miles, arriving at St. Michael at 5 in
the evening. We are now potlatching at the old National hotel, and probably will leave for Nome on
board the Arctic on the 24th. There is too much ice in the bay to allow of the Senator taking the chance
of coming over.
Pleasant trip! B. A. MEYERS.
MUCH UNEASINESS WAS FELT
On Monday last word came by wireless
from St. Michael that the military relief
expedition sent out from that place by boat
had encountered ice and had been compelled
to return without reaching the Kotlik wire
less station. It was stated that they would
set out again immediately, equipped with
dog teams, and it probably was this party
that encountered the travelers.
The question of equipping and sending
out a relief expedition from this city was
widely discussed early in the week, and
opinions were freely expressed both in favor
of and opposed to the proposition. Those
urging the plan pointed out that the party
might have been frozen in on the left limit j
of the Yukon near its mouth, or even any- ;
where tor a considerable distance up-stream,
and have been unable to get in communi
cation with a settlement. The possibility
that the river might have been running full
of ice in the channel, making it impossible
to effect a crossing, was also pointed out.
Below Pimute there are no settlements on
the left limit of the river, and it would
have been impossible for the members of
the pariy to get into communication with
the centers of population. In that case they
would soon run out of supplies, with no
hope of reaching help until the river was
completely frozen over.
On the other hand, experienced mushers
pointed out that s party leaving here would
naturally be in a quandary as to what point
to start for. If they made for the mouth
of the Yukon it would take several days
to make the trip, and as there was no snow
on the flats it would have been impossible
to carry more than enough provisions to
meet their own needs. To start for Holy
•oss and work down river would place
them in the same predicament as it was
supposed the launch party was in. The
best that could be expected of them would
be to locate the party and return to Holy
Cross for assistance.
By general consent the scheme was aban
doned, and while there was a desire on the
part of the residents of the district to ren
der any assistance possible, it was thought
to be useless to send a party from here.
In order that the friends of the missing
ones might be informed of the intentions of
the military search party, Mayor E. M.
Stanton on Tuesday sent the following tele
gram to the officer in command at the mili
tary post at St. Michael:
“If no trace found at Kotlik of lost launch
party, will you search up river? Cannot,
do good from here." .
As the telegram announcing the safety
of the party was received on Tuesday even
ing, no answer was thought necessary.
Members of the Party
The accompanying list of passengers and
crew of the launch Tramp is as nearly com
plete as was possible to get here. An effort
was made on the night of the departure of
the Tramp to get a list of those on board,
but even Henderson himself could not give
such a list, as it was not known until the
last moment just who was going. To show
how quickly plans are made and unmade
on such occasions, Mrs. Anna Young had
tentatively agreed to accompany William
Detering as nurse, and until the last mo
ment expected to leave on the Tramp. She
had made all arrangements and had her
trunk packed ready to take on board the
launch. For some reason her plans were
changed. She- has been congratulating her
self that she escaped the discomforts of
such a voyage. The list is as follows:
RAY HENDERSON
FRED COURTNEY
FRANK M I.ARSON
PAUL CHRISTEN
JERRY FORD AND WIFE
MRS. CHARLES ESTMERE
WILLIAM DETERING
B. A. MEYERS
DAVID MUTCHLER
JACK CAMERON
HENRY RILEY
BARNEY WALSH
E. J. DAVIS
DAN DANIELS .“Dutch Dan"!
JESS FERCE
R. D. BRUNN
HIYEDA HASEGAWA
JACK MILES
SAM YORKICH
“SHORTY" EDWARDS
Frank Larson and Paul Christen were
with the party for the purpose of returning
the vessel to Iditarod if possible before the
freeze-up. They will be compelled to mush
back home, and may be expected here in
the course of a few days.
EXECUTION OF ENGLISH NURSE BT KAISER’S ORDERS
AROUSES STORM OF PROTEST THROUGHOUT WORLD
LONDON, Oct. 22.—A great protest has gone up from all over the civilized world against the execu
tion of Edith Cavell, an English trained nurse, under orders of Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany. The execution
took place in Belgium.
Brand Whitlock, the United States minister to Belgium, and other prominent persons made personal
appeals to the kaiser to spare the life of the woman, but their appeals were in vain.
The kaiser has notified King Alfonso of Spain that he has pardoned the Countess Thuljes and other
women condemned to death in Belgium for aiding prisoners to escape.
DUTCH NEWSPAPERS CRY “SHAME”
AMSTERDAM, Oct. 22.—The newspapers of the entire country cry “Shame on the kaiser” for the
killing of Miss Cavell. The only evidence adduced at her trial was furnished by German spies. The charge
upon which she was tried and convicted was aiding wounded prisoners to escape from Brussells.
PLANS OFDEFENSE
President Wilson to Advocate Com
prehensive Plan for Putting
Nation on War Footing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19—President Wil
son, who but recently was won over to
acquiescence in the plans for adequate prep
arations for war, will open the campaign in
behalf of the plans for national defense at
the Manhattan Club, New York, on Nov.
4 next.
It has been agreed that Secretary of War
Garrison shall request of congress an ap
propriation of $184,000,000 to allow for
increase of the army, and it is believed the
request will be granted.
The plans of the administration contem
plate the expenditure of $400,000,000 on the
plans for national defense.
The estimates of the government expendi
tures during the next fiscal year are placed
at $1,250,000,000.
The New Dreadnought
NEW YORK, Oct. 16. -The keel of the
superdreadnought California was laid here
today.
DEMOCRATIC POLITICIAN
WILL NOT GO TO TRIAL
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 19.—The case
against Thomas Taggart, the well-known
Democratic politician and member of the
national Democratic committee from Indi
ana, charged with conspiracy to commit elec
tion frauds, will not come to trial, having
been dismissed at the instance of the prose
cuting attorney. The cases of the other
men indicted at the same time have been
put over until December.
AVIATION CORPS SCANDAL
REFLECTS ON OFFICERS
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22.—A scandal
is brewing in army circles which threatens
to involve officers of the aviation corps at
San Diego and other stations, where it is
claimed that airmen have been killed be
cause of defective equipment, for which the
ignorance of the superior officers was re
sponsible.
TO PREVENT ESCAPE
OF INTERNED GERMANS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.—Consideration
is being given by government officials to
a proposal to establish detention camps,
where sailors, soldiers and officers from the
interned German warships may be confined,
in order to prevent further escapes.
BULGARIAN KING THREATENED
ATHENS, Oct. 22.—Numerous arrests
have been made at Sofia, growing out of the
’discovery of a plot to kill King Ferdinand.
DUMBA DETAINED
LONDON, Oct. 19.—The steamer Am
sterdam, having on board Dr. Dumba. the
recalled Austrian minister to the United
States, was detained at Deal. England, for
several days.
STROK IN BID
Row in Political Circles Results in
Charges Against the Governor
of the Territory of Alaska
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20.—Charges were
filed today with President Wilson against
J. F. A. Strong, governor of the Territory
of Alaska, by William Wade, a former clerk
in the governor’s office.
The governor is charged with retaining in
office a Republican, the official in question
being the executive’s private secretary. Mr.
Shorthill.
The charges are the culmination of a
fight which has been waged between two
wings of the Democratic party in the terri
tory for several months past.
NOTABLE DEMONSTRATION
OF WONDERS OF WIRELESS
NEW YORK. Oct. 22.—The wireless
telegraph operator at Arlington. Va.. has
succeeded in talking to a Paris operator,
and an operator at Honolulu heard the con
versation.
All Records May Be Broken
Mr. Hall, the operator a! the Iditarod
wireless station, states that the stations at
Arlington. Va., and the one at Paris, prob
ably are among the most powerfully
equipped stations in the world. Weather :
conditions at present, he says, are ideal for
wireless telegraphy, and the breaking of |
world’s records in long-distance wireless com
munication may be expected at any time
now.
PRESIDENT WILSON’S VOTE
DID NOT CHANGE RESULT
TRENTON. N. J.. Oct. 20—Practically
every city in the state and most of the towns
cast overwhelming votes against woman
suffrage in yesterday’s election. It is esti
mated that the majority against the suf
frage amendment will be between 60,000
and 75,000.
President Voted for It
PRINCETON, N. J., Oct. 19—President
Wilson cast his vote here today in favor
of yeoman suffrage.
TERRITORIAL DELEGATE
STARTS FOR WASHINGTON
FAIRBANKS, Oct. 21.—James Wicker
sham, delegate in congress from Alaska,
left for Washington today to take up his ;
duties when that body reconvenes in De- j
c ember.
BRITISH CABINET
ISIHHARMOHJS
Ministers at Loggerheads on Impor
tant Questions—Commander
of Dardanelles Expedition
Relieved from Duty
LONDON, Oct. 20.- Various newspapers
! are urging the king to dissolve parliament
, and him.-elf take charge of the arum*' in the
I field. It is predicted that there will be an
i immediate collapse of the coalition cabinet,
the result of issues ariseig out of the con
| scription agitation and the near East ques
tion. Various leading business men have
been urged to accept cabinet positions.
The cabinet ministers have been born
! barded with war questions in the house of
! commons. It now develops that the officer
[ who commanded the landing of the British
! at Suva bay, Gallipoli peninsula, has been
■ shelved.
The cabinet is divided over war measures
: The morning papers express regret at the
| resignation of Attorney General Carsorv
Major General Monroe has been appointed
| to succeed General Hamilton in command of
the Dardanelles expedition. The h.tter is
i returning to London to make his report.
Premier Asquith has been compelled to
abandon his cabinet duties, and hits taken
to his bed. It is undecided as yet who 1- to
succeed Sir Edward Carson.
LUMBER FOR ITALIANS
SAVANNAH. Ga . Oct. 15.- The Talian
government has placed a mammoth order
for lumber with manufacturers here.
PRESIDENT MAKES PURCHASE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15. President Wil
son has purchased a new summer home at
Belberton, near Long Beach
CHICAGO RESEMBLES IDITAROD
CHICAGO, Oct. 17. This city experi
enced its second “dry" Sunday today.
“STORMY PETREL” ARRIVES
CHICAGO, Oet. 17. - "Mother" Jones."
the Socialist worker, arrived here today to
lead the strike of garment workers which is
now in progress.
SPANISH CABINET OUT
MAP^Tn Ort is - The Spanish ministry
is decided to resign.
RUMOR DENIED
LONDON, Oct. 17.—United States Am
bassador Page denies the rumor that he has
resigned.
BRITISH DIPLOMAT DEAD
LONDON. Oct. 17.—Sir Lionel Carden,
■ntil recently British minister to Mexico,
died here yesterday.
EDISON IS HONORED
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 19.—This city
was ablaze with a million electric lights to
night in honor of Thomas A. Edison, the
great inventor.
WELL, WHAT OF IT?
NEW YORK, Oct. 20.—Frank Moran last
night knocked out Jim Coffey in the third
round with a right swing to the jaw.
ITALIAN GOVERNMENT PLANS
TO SPEND LARGE SUMS HERE
NEW YORK. Oct. IS.—It is announced
that thp Italian government will arrange for
the issue of a loan of $25,000,000 in one
year notes in America, the money to be used
to pay for war materials. The notes will
bear 6 per cent interest.
FIGITINGAT RIGA
German and Russian Reports as to
Conflict in East Are, as Usual,
Widely Conflicting
PETROGRAD. Oct. 21.—The Germans
have concentrated large forces, with a great
amount of artillery, south of Riga, where a
stubborn battle which has been in progress
for several days continues. The situation is
considerde serious, and again there is talk
of the evacuation of Riga by the military.
Many German positions have been cap
tured in the Baranovich region.
The Grand Duke Nicholas has crossed the
Ickotchey to Norshin.
The Germans are on the defensive every
where except at Dvinsk.
The Russians have gained a distinctive
success at Dvinsk and also in Galicia.
The German Account
BERLIN, Oct. 17.—Numerous attacks
upon General Von Hindenurg have been re
pulsed. The German advance in Serbia
continues.
Austrians Inflict Heavy Losses
VIENNA, Oct. 15.—The Austrians west
of Tarnopol mowed the Russians down, in
flicting heavy losses.
BASEBALL TOUR ABANDONED
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. IS—It is an
nounced that the Chicago “Red Sox" and
the Phillies have decided to abandon their
proposed trip to the Pacific coast.