Idita *od Pioneer
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Austria Declares War on Servia, and
All the Powers Get Rflixed Up
in the Big Shooting BVSatch
■— 0<y wircUs' to Tltc Vium-tr
London, July 29.— War has been declared between Austria and
Servia on account of the latter s refusal of the demands of the former
for a big money indemnity and also the punishment of those impli
cated in the assassination of Archduke I rancis Ferdinand and his wife,
which occurred at Sarayevo, Bosnia, on July 2, bv a fanatical Servian
student. I he crime was said to be the outcome of a widespread plot,
and the two countries have been in a ferment ever since. Anti-Servian
riots have taken place in various parts of Austria, and hundreds have
been slain. The murdered archduke was a nephew of the Austrian
emperor, Francis Joseph, and heir apparent to the throne of Austria
Hungary.
British Battleships Leave for Secret Destination
After strenuous efforts on the part of the British government to
prevent war between Austria and Servia, and offers of mediation by
king George, twenty battleships of the English channel squadron were
today dispatched from Portsmouth to some unknown destination.
It is now generally believed that the European war that has so
long seemed imminent is inevitable. Great Britain will be drawn into
the conflict by reason of her alliance with Russia and France, and
Austria, Germany and Italy, comprisinig the Triple Alliance, will be
arrayed against them.
Ever since the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegox ina a few years
ago by Austria, despite the protests of Russia, the rupture between
Austria and the czar’s government has been expected. The friction
was aggravated by the late Balkan war, and the action of Austria in
demanding reparation of Servia for a crime committed on Austrian
soil is looked upon as a pretext for the latter to attempt once for all
to settle the \lxcT Balkan problem by establishing sovereignty over
the kingdom of Servia, which, in its present weakened as a result of
the recent war, is in no position to effectually defend herself.
Russia Will Support Servia
St. Petersburg, July 29. —The Russian government has made it
known that she will support Servia in the contest with Austria, and the
Russian army is being mobilized on the Austrian frontier.
Germany Warns Russia
lily Wu-PlfW' 1" 'Mir 1'I<'ll''• r
Berlin, July 29.—The German emperor has warned Russia 'o
keep her hands off the Austro-Servian imbroglio. In the meantime
thousands of soldiers are being rushed to the frontier, where they may
be readily dispatched to the scene of the expected hostilities.
Kaiser Sends Personal Appeal
;By Wiivlr-- Vi The I'ionferi
Berlin, July 30.—The kaiser has sent a personal appeal to the
czar to keep his hands off, in the interest of the peace of Europe, but
the czar has as yet made no reply, and the situation looks ominous.
Never since the Franco-Prussian war of 1870 has Berlin presented
such a warlike appearance as at present.
France Making Preparations
• By WiitIi-S' 1" Tlic 1‘mni-.-r
Paris, July 29.--France is quietly mobilizinig her army at the
German frontier, and everywhere preparations are under way looking
to prolonged military operations.
Greece Getting Into Line
(By Wireiets to The Pioneer;
Athens, July 29.—The Greek navy is again being placed on a
war footing, and the army is also being rushed into line.
Advices from Belgrade are of the most alarming nature. The
Servian government has abandoned Belgrade, and a capital will be
established elsewhere. The city of Belgrade is being provisioned and
prepared for a long siege.
Hostilities Are Commenced
(By Wireless to The Pioneer >
London, July 29.—It is reported that the Austrian forces have
already begun operations, and have attacked the Servian positions
along the Save river.
It is understood here that the United States will remain neutral.
American wheat took a jump today on account of the war scare.
The stock exchanges in all European countries were closed today,
and will not reopen until next week.
In spite of numerous tenders of their good offices looking toward
peace proposals by many disinterested nations, it is generally conceded
that peace is now impossible.
Czar May Lead His Armies in Person
- (By Wireless to The Pioneer)
St. Petersburg, July 30.—In Russian eyes the die has been cast,
and only a political miracle can prevent a general European war. An
imperial ukase has been issued calling out an immense number of army
reserves, and it is stated that the czar may lead his armies in person.
Naval Struggle Probable in Chinese Waters
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Shanghai, July 30.—A naval struggle will probably take place
here. On opposite sides of the Shantung peninsula the rival fleets of
CANAL’S FORMAL OPENING
IS SET FOR AUGUST 15
(Hy Wireless lo 'The Pioneer)
I Washington, .Inly 20. The war depart
I nient announces that the formal opening of
the Panama canal to traffic will take place
on August 1">. The President and all the
| members of the cabinet who are able to be
present are expected to tak part.
Fall Campaign in Full Swing
The fall campaign in the various states
t in which elections are to be held in Novem
| her next is now on. Many senators and
representatives who are seeking re-election
are chafing at the long-continued session of
congress, and it is becoming more and more
difficult to maintain quorums in both
houses.
Peaceable Settlement Looked for
Representatives of Provisional President
Carbajal of Mexico and of General Carranza
are gathered at Saltillo. Ii is expected that
| at this meeting a peaceful settlement of the
' troubles of Mexico will be effected.
Among those departing this week to take
the steamer White Seal for upper Yukon
river points was Isaac Nyholm, who will
meet Mrs. Nyholm at Ruby, and together
they will go to Petersburg, in Southeastern
Alaska, where they expect to make their
future home.
NO LIKELIHOOD
OF A CHANGE
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The Pioneer of June JO contained a dis
patch from Washington to the effect that
Frank Cloodbody of Arizona was slated to
succeed Judge F. F. Fuller of the Fourth ,
judicial district of Alaska. The dispatch
was also printed in other Alaskan news j
papers as well as Outside papers. In some
instances Delegate Wickersham was given
as authority for the statement.
In a telegram forwarded from Fairbanks :
to Judge Fuller, dated July IS. Mr. Wicker
sham states that there is not the least
foundation for the report, and that so far \
as he is aware, no change has been con- |
tern plated.
This will be gratifying new? to the many
friends of Judge Fuller in Iditarod and vi
cinity, where the judge's ibility is recog
uized and admired, and w- ere he has hosts
of personal friends.
Nothing is known here as to who the
gentleman spoken of as Judge fuller's suc
cessor is, but it is safe to say that the
people of the Fourth district as a whole |
will be pleased to learn that Judge Fuller
is to continue on the bench here.
MURDERER OF EDITOR
DECLARED NOT GUILTY
(By Wireless to The Pioneer) |
Paris, July 30. After a sensational trial
lasting nearly two weeks, which savored
more of a political contest than that of a
criminal trial, Mine. Callieux, wife of the
former minister of finance in the French
cabinet, was acquitted yesterday of the
charge of murdering the editor of the Paris
Figaro in this city last May.
Among the principal witnesses called was |
the husband of the accused, who testified
that there was excuse for ihe assassination
of the editor. He denounced the statements
which had appeared in the Figaro, and were
the cause of the shooting, as false.
The deposition of President Poincare was
introduced and read. The president ex
plained that he had used his influence in
an endeavor to avert the tragedy, and said
that Caillieux would have killed the editor
had his wife not done so.
Mine. Caillieux testified that she only in
tended to frighten the editor, but that her
ignorance of the use of the weapon caused
the tragedy.__
John Carisen of Iditarod left Fairbanks
on July 10 on Shelton’s automobile for
Chitina, on his way Outside.
\Y. W. Acheson returned from Marvel |
creek Thursday last.
On Tuesday morning last the case of
Sam 0. Adams vs. the Yukon Gold Com
pany was calk'd before Judge Fuller, with
out a jury. The case is entitled "Sam C
Adams, plaintiff, vs. Yukon Gold Company,
a corporation; \Y. A. Dikeman. John Bea
ton. Thomas P. Ait ken. Rue B. Carter. P.
F Stimley and Tom Davis, defendants.”
The case is one which Adams claimed a
fraction within the boundaries of the Pros
pector association, which claim Adams al
leged to have been in excess of 160 acres
in area. Adams claimed that prior to the
time he staked his fraction he gave notice
to C. C. (.'hittick and James Muckier that
the Prospector was too large, and that they
gave him permission to stake his claim
where he finally located it on May 23. FJ11
He also claimed that F. A. Austin, manager
for the Yukon Gold Company, had knowl
edge of the existence of tis claim prior to
the time the Prospector '''hs bought by the
company. As to this th re was a conflict,
of testimony. The dense, however,
contended that actual m lice of the exist
ence of the claim was never given to Dike
man. Beaton or any of the other owners.
After the taking of testimony and argil
merit by counsel, the case was taken under
advisement by the court. It involves vari
ous questions as to the rights, obligations
and duties of tenants in common to each
other and third persons, which do not ap
pear to have been directly raised in any
of the mining cases.
Allegations of the Complaint
Plaintiff alleged in his complaint that he
was the owner of and in the possession of
the Anaconda No. 2 and the Anaconda
HUERTA SAILS FOR EUROPE
AT OPPORTUNE MOMENT
< i\v Win less i■ > Tie I’luiU'cr »
Kings*,-»n. Jamaica, July 30. General
Huerta, the deposed Mexican dictator, who
arrived here on board a German warship a
few days ago. has chartered a steamship
and will sail next Sunday for Europe.
He will be accompanied by his family and
more than two hundred friends.
WESTERN FEDERATION
RE-ELECTS CHAS. MOYER
t By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Denver, July 30. -At the annual conven
tion of the Western Federation of Miner-,
which has been in session in this city during
the past week. Charles H Moyer was re
elected president by a big majority.
BANQUET TO THE BAR
GIVEN BY JOHN L. M’GINN
At the Merchants' cafe last night John
L. McGinn, the Fairbanks attorney who
has been in attendance at court here, ten
dered a banquet to the members of the
bar prior to the departure of the court for
Ruby. The affair was a most enjoyable
one. and occasion was taken by the lawyers
to take sly raps at each other. Many hu
morous speeches were made by the vari
ous members of the bar. and Judge Fuller
added to the general merriment. The list
of guests was as follows:
Judge Fuller. John L. McGinn. Angus
McBride. Walter Rowson. Charles F. Tay
lor. J. C. Moody, W. 1 . Harrison, A. F.
Maltby, Henry Roden. F. M. Stanton. J. K
Brown, G. W. Albrecht. C. C. Page. Percy
Charles, J. C. Woods and G. Fjlis Gard
ner.
Copying and enlarging, also all kinds of
portrait and view work. See Clemons A
Koon, Flat City.
John Metzger has been appointed post
master at Fox, Alaska.
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A disaster involving the loss of several
j thousand dollars occurred on Wednesday
, evening last, when the wood contained in
I the boom at the new power plant of the
| Yukon Gold Company, above the mouth of
Otter creek on the Iditarod river, was car
! ried away by the high water.
At about 11 o'clock on Wednesday night
'word wa» telephone from Hat : 1 th-* effect
| that the wood, between 1,000 and 1.200
| cords, had broken away and was being • ur
[ ried down the river. Mr Austin, manager
; of the Yukon Gold Company, who was in
Iditarod at the time, made an effort to
! save the wood as it reached this vicinity,
and is said to have offered a large reward
for the successful solving of the wood. Ow
ing to the fact that the time was short
and facilities were not at hand for stretch
ing a boom across the river, the feat was
pronounced not feasible, and ti e plan was
abandi-nod.
About 4 o'clock a. m. Thursday the wood j
j began floating past the lity. anil continued
in a steady stream for several hours. Word
had been passed around, and energetic citi- |
i zens were soon busily engaged in rescuing |
' the wood. The river front presented a busy :
scene. Launches, barges and poling boats :
were brought into requisition, and large ;
quantities of the fuel were soon piled up.
The two large barges of the Cold Storage
company proved to be the best point for ^
i operations, and around this the scenes of j
! greatest activity occurred, and it is esti- i
mated that in the neighborhood of 100
cords were saved from the river.
According to Ben Bromberg, who arrived
here Thursday morning, and who carried
the news of the disaster to Flat, where it j
was telephoned to this city, the boom at !
i the power plant did not break, but the .
Great Britain and Germany are preparimg for action. The vessels of
the latter nation are greatly outclassed.
Mobilizing on French Frontier
(By Wireless to The Pioneer i
Berlin, July 30.—It is believed that the German soldiers will be
mobilized today, instituting war maneuvers on the French frontier.
Italy Hurrying Naval Preparations
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Rome, July 29.—War preparations are in full blast throughout
Italy. The government is hurrying all available warships into com
mission, and transports are being rapidly loaded.
Invasion of Servia by Germany Will Be Signal
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
London, July 30.—British diplomats declare that the invasion of
Servia by Germany will not be tolerated. No announcement has yet
been made as to where the British fleet has been sent.
i Servian Capital Occupied by Austrians
(By wireless to The Pioneer)
Vienna, July 30.—After a heavy bombardment by the Danube
river gunboats of the Austrian navy, the city of Belgrade has been
occupied by the Austrian troops. Thousands of Servian soldiers were
killed during the bombardment of the Servian capital.
Fraction, on the left limit of Otter creek,
and described the location of said claims;
that the defendants and each of them claim
some interest in said property adverse to i
the plaintiff, “the exact nature of which is t
to this ( bunt it! unknown"; that whatever
claim said defendants or either of them I
have to said property is not valid and is j
without foundation, and is inferior to the I
ownership of this plaintiff. Plaintiff prays !
that the possession and title of plaintiff
to said property be quieted as against de
fendants. and for eo.-ts and disbursements
and Mich other relief as the court may
deem equitable.
De:endants’ Answer
Defendants made answer denying that
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flood waters of the river carried the wood
over and umV- the boo.n. Strenuous ef
forts were made to avert the disaster, but
without avail.
The unprecedented high water of the past ,
few days has endangered several wood piles ;
along the river and creeks. Riley & Mar
ston. on Otter creek, are said to Lave lost
heavily in this re.^pect. although rn of
their wood is said to have been caught in
a boom at Mat.
The ease of J. FI. Riley and M. J. Mar-ton
vs. Abe Audette and D. $ McDonald has j
been dismissed.
Bar room licenses have been issued to j
F rank F ont as and Joseph Jerman. at Dis- |
covery. Otter; Edward Anderson. Flat;
Charles Chauquist, Tatiana; James Dubois.
Eagle; Julius Stoleis. Garden Island; Ilovt
Kelly, Fairbanks.
On Friday of last week judgment was
rendered in the case of the F'irst National
Bank of Fairbanks v>. Harry R. Johnston j
by stipulation. The plaintiffs are awarded i
judgment for $2,140, with interest from '
May 4. 1009. for $250 attorney’s fees and !
$1,000 on plaintiff's second cause of action.
Execution was ordered issued against de
fendant, John L. McGinn represented the
plaintiff and Charles E. Taylor the de j
fendant.
Bench warrants have been ordered issued
in criminal cases Nos. 40-1 and 41 I. which |
are the secret indictments returned by the
recent grand jury, and the bail for the de
fendant in the former case is fixed at $3,000,
and for the defendants in the latter case.
$3,000 each.
An expense account of District Attorney
Crossley for $499.40 was approved by the
court.
Max M. Smith has been appointed com
missioner at Nulato. vice H. \V. Strangman,
resigned.
Daniel Webster has been appointed com
missioner at Wiseman, in the Koyukuk pre
cinct. vice Frank E. Ilowar^l. resigned.
On Tuesday last a decree of divorce was
entered in the case of Marian Rimer vs.
Franklin Rimer.
Judgment has been entered in favor of
the plaintiff in the case of Charles F.. I aylor
vs. George Taylor in the sum of 5120, to
gether with $27 interest and costs and dis
bu remen ts.
Judgment tor >_>•> ana interest, costs ami
disbursements has been entered in the case
of Heinrich YVortmann vs. Alexander YY'il
son.
On Wednesday last the suit of G. M.
Landerking vs. Helen J. Landerking. for di
vorce was heard by Judge Full.tr, Decision
was reserved until Friday, when Judge Ful
ler denied the decree.
Edward Richter, who was adjudged in
sane and ordered committed to the sani
tarium at Morningside some months ago,
will be taken by Deputy United States Mar
shal Charles to Ruby, and there turned over
to another official for transfer Outside.
In the case of the United States vs. !
Charles Wolf et al. the motion of District ;
Attorney Crossley to dismiss the appeal was
denied. Charles E. Taylor represented the
defendant.
Judgment for plaintiff has been entered
and order of foreclosure made in the case j
of Al Walsh vs. R. S. Hart.
In criminal cases Nos. 43-1 and 44 I.
in which secret indictments were returned !
by the grand jury, bench warrants have
been ordered issued and bail fixed at SI,000
in the former case and $2,000 in the latter, j
An order quashing the service of sum- I
I By Wiffl'-.'S to Til' • Piolli-IT'
Valdez, July 30.—At the convention held in this city today of
the Progressive Democratic party. Delegate James Wickersham was
unanimously nominated to succeed himself as Alaska’s representative
in congress.
The Orpheum theater, the scene of the convention, was crowded
with spectators, and great enthusiasm was manifested. The building
was decorated with national colors, and Wickersham banners were to
be seen all over the city. The occasion was enlivened by the presence
of the military band from Fort Liscum, and the address delivere d by
District Attorney Spence aroused enthusiastic app!—;»e. !.. r \ . 1 •
of Ketchikan acted as chairman of the convention.
After the work of the Territorial convention had been completed
the convention of the Progressive Democratic party of the Third divi
sion was called to order, and the following legislative ticket was nomi
nated :
For Senator—Robert D. Gray of Katalla.
For Representatives—Charles M. Day of Valdez, L. iansey, R.
Oldham, and S. Colwell of Seward.
-By Wireless in Thr 1 ’i• ■ 11• . r>
Dublin, July 29.—Anti-home rule demonstrations D o Sunday
last resulted in the calling out of the King s Own regiment of Scottish
Highlanders to quell the disturbances. In the fighting which resulted
four Ulster sympathizers were kiiied and fifty wounded.
Mobs congregated in such overwhelming numbers that the police
were powerless. After the nots were suppressed by the military the
soldiers were kept confined to their barracks on account of the intense
feeling engendered. Strenuous demands have been made upon the
government that they be withdrawn.
Tremendous Crowds Attend Funeral
By Wireless to TMie r u>u
Dublin, July 30.-—Two hundred thousand persons attended the
funeral of those killed by the Scottish sold ers in the anti-home rule
demonstration. Feeling runs high, and further developments arc mo
mentarily expected.
DEMOCRATS AREFOEFMTYTIOKST
(By Wireless to Tli<> ' 1 i.r.
Juneau, July 27.—Democratic primaries were held last Saturday
at Juneau, Skagway, Douglas, Sitka, Chicagoff, Haines, Treadwell and
other places in the First division, and good votes were poll d for dele
gates to the Democratic Territorial convention, which meets at Skag
way next Monday, August 3.
J. P. Webb of Juneau, who was on the Democratic club ticket as
a candidate for delegate, but was widely advertised as a supporter of
Delegate Wickersham, was scratched by the regular organization
bourbons,’ and was defeated.
At a recent meeting of the Juneau Democratic Club resolutions
were enthusiastically and almost unanimously adopted declaring tor
full territorial government for Alaska, direct primaries, and a partisan
legislatee ticket. The administration of President Wilson was also
strongly indorsed by the club. ___
LIBEL
(By Wireless t- The Pioneer)
New York, July 30.—Colonel Roosevelt created a big political
sensation in this state yesterday afternoon by making a published cl
mand that all good citizens support the candidacy of Harvey Hminan,
the regular Republican nominee for the governorship, stating that it
was absolutely necessary for the good of the commonwealth to oust
and drive from power William Barnes, the Republican boss, and
Charles Murphy, the leader of Tammany Hall.
The language used by the coionel in his article against Boss
Barnes was so strong that the latter immediately instituted a $50,000
suit for criminal libel against the former President.
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Sacramento, Cal., July 30.—There was certainly something stir
ring among the members of the Progressive parly of this state yester
day afternoon, when Governor Hiram Johnson, the former Progressive
vice presidential candidate, made the announcement that he was ready
to part political company with former President Iheodore Rooseseit.
In most picturesque language the governor stated that he has become
firmly convinced that Colonel Roosevelt has double-crossed him in
many ways. ___
nions has been issued in the cases of G. K.
Shimada vs. John F. Baird et al. and Gregg
Stewart and Charles B. McDowell vs. J. 1*.
Baird and E. W. Griffin. Publication of
summons was ordered in both cases.
In the case of the United States vs. John
Lockner, convicted of assault, the passing
of sentence was deferred until the next term
of court in Iditarod, and the defendant al
lowed to go on his own recognizance. He
will be allowed his freedom during good be
havior. __
Job Printing at Pioneer office.
‘•Sourdough'’ (Roy) Baker, Jim Douglas.
Walter Forrest and ‘‘Russian John, who
have been on Marvel creek during the past
few months, returned to Iditarod last
Thursday afternoon._
Carter Koon. of the photographing tirm
of ('lemons & Koon, at Mat City, left on
the White Seal last night for Ruby. Mr
Clemons expects to leave here for the same
camp by the loth inst.
Arthur Eaton and Torn McKinnon left
thjs morning for Ophir, by v/ay of Takotna.