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GERMAN INVADERS HAVING THEIR OWN WAY IN RUSSIA
Petrograd, Feb. 22.—A proclamation ordering re
sistance to the German advance and calling on all Rus
sians to defend the fatherland and declaring the city of
Petrograd in a state of siege, was issued last night
from Smolny institute, the Bolsheviki headquarters.
The proclamation was issued at the order of the Peo
ple’s Commissioe, and is signed by Premier Lenine and
Ensign Krylenki, the Bolsheviki commander in chief.
Along the entire Northern portion of the Russian
front Russian troops are retreating in frantic discorder.
Russian cavalry is being rushed northward.
Petrograd, Feb. 18.—In a battle which took place at
Odessa between the Bolsheviki forces and the Moder
ates, about a hundred were killed.
Polish troops defeated the Bolsheviki forces at Bod
ruisk, southeast of Minsk.
The Roumanians control the Akkerman district in
Bessarabia, and are threatening Odessa.
A belated dispatch, received here today, says the
White Guards, after defeating the Red Guards and
Revolutionary troops guarding an arsenal at Petcher
sky, shot fifteen hundred workmen.
Kief, one of the principal cities of the Ukrains, was
captured by Bolsheviki troops after sanguinary fighting
in ths streets, which were filled with dead. Bolsheviki
aeroplanes dropped bombs on the city during the battle.
Petrograd, Feb. 20- —The demobilization of the Rus
sian army aud fleet has been stopped, was the an
nouncement made at noon today, and Russian troops
have been ordered to resist the German advance and to
evacuate their positions only when necessary, destroy
ing property when they fall back.
Petrograd, Feb. 20.—The American ambassador,
David R. Francis, and other envoys, are preparing to
depart from Russia.
SWEDISH
Stockholm, Feb. 18.—Dispatches from Petrograd
state that an alarming epidemic of typhus has broken
out in that city.
BRITISH
London, Feb. 22-—The disorganization of the Rus
sian n,uvy has reached the point where there is no like
lihood of an order being obeyed, according to a dispatch
from Petrograd. Naval officials at Reval report, that
in order to save the Russian navy from the hands of
the Germans it will be uecessary to remove the ships
at Reval and Helsingfors to Kronstadt, or destroy them.
London, Feb. 19—An official statement issued by the
Berlin war office today, declaring the movements of
the army on the Eastern front: “Called to help the
Ukrains, we are advancing from the direction of
Kovel.”
London, Feb. 22.—German troops are advancing to
ward Pskof, which is 180 miles southeast of Petrograd.
German cavalry is rushing towards Mohilev, the former
Russian general headquarters.
Germany has not yet replied to the Bolsheviki offer
to accept forced peace, her armies having occupied
"MILITARISM MUST BE PUT DOWN"
New York, Feb. 21.—Morris Hillquist, the Social
j ist candidate for mayor in the recent municipal elec
i tion, has offered his services the United States gov
j ernment, saying that it is now clear to him that Ger
! man militarism must be put down.
| SOCIALISTS FAVOR WILSON'S PLAN
Amsterdam, Feb. 21.—The Austrian Socialist party
has submitted an interpellation to the premier, urg
ing him to accept President Wilson’s statement re
garding the principles upon which a general peace
can be discussed.
Dvinsk and Lutsk and continue the invasion of Great
i Russia, on a front 500 miles long from the Gulf of Riga
! to Lutsk.
[ GERMAN
Berlin, Feb. 19.—Operations have been resumed on
the Russian front, the Germans having crossed the
Dvina, the war office announced today.
Berlin, Feb. 30.—An official communication says that
from Riga as far south as Lutzovv the German armies
are advancing eastward into Russia. The German
forces have entered Dvinsk. The Russians unsuccess
fully attempted to blow up bridges across the Dvina
river.
NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam, Feb. 20.—A Budapest dispatch to the
Berlin Vossiche Zeitung says the Russians have evacu
ated the last section of Hungarian territory which they
occupied in the east corner of Transylvania.
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AMERICAN
American Army in France, Feb. 18.—An American
patrol having passed the first line of entanglements
and approaching the second line, last night, was sud
denly cut off when the enemy turned the full force of
an electric current into the first wire line- Instead of
attempting an immediate return to their trenches,
which would have meant certain electrocution or death
from machine-gun fire, the Americans clung close to
the earth, and later, when the current was turned off,
they returned safely to their own positions.
Washington, Feb. 20.—Allied military leaders now in
this city are informed that the Entente now are supo*
rior to the Teutons on the Western front, both in men
and guns, and are ready for any blow the Germans can
deliver.
BRITISH
British Headquarters in the Field, Feb. 19.—The
great German offensive on the Western front may be
| expected at any moment. As far as the British front
is concerned, the main thrust will be made on tiie sec
tor between Arras and St. Quentin. Tanks, and the
mysterious gas bombs will be used. Another drive
will be made further south. The above information be
came known through captured German prisoners, and
from bits of news gleaned in other ways.
London, Feb. 19.—Extensive raids were carried out
by the British last night on the Flanders front, in the
southern section of Houlthoust woods, was announced
today. __
German Submarine Bombards Dover
London, Feb. 14. —On Thursday morning an enemy
submarine bombarded Dover. Early this morning a
submarine was tired upon by shore batteries, and ceased
'bombardment after thirty rounds had been fired. There
were less than a dozen casualties, and only slight dam
age.
j Eight British craft which were hunting submarines
j have been sunk by the raiding destroyer flotilla whu-h
' raided the Straits of Dover.
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German Admiralty’s Statement of Raid
Berlin, Feb. 16.—The German admiralty today made
the following statement: On the night of February 14
our torpedo boats made surprise attacks on the strong
force guarding the English channel between Calais and
Dover on the north and Cape Grisnez and Folkstone on
the south. A large guardship and a number of fishing
steamers and several motor vessels were forced to give
battle, the largest part of them being destroyed. Our
torpedo boats suffered no losses.
Three Judges Deported From Belgium
Amsterdam, Feb. 16.—The Germans have deported
three judges from Belgium into Germany because of
judicial acts.
To Build Bridge Across the Bosphorus
Amsterdam, Feb. 18.—The Turkish parliament has
approved a bill providing for the construction of a
bridge and tunnel across the Bosphorus, connecting
Europe and Asia.
German Airmen Busy Over London
London, Feb. 18 —Twenty-seven people were killed
and forty injured in air raids during Saturday and Sun
day.
Allied Airmen Working In Belgium
London, Feb. l20.—Naval airmen continue to bombard
docks and airodomes in Belgium and have accounted
for four German aeroplanes, is announced by the ad
mi rally today.
Lloyd-George’s Government Surmounts Crisis
London, Feb. ill. — Premier Lloyd George and his
government have surmounted another crisis, and the
parliamentary waters appeal- to run smoothly once more
after weeks of turmoil which was stirred up by the re
tirement of Gen. Robertson.
SOLDIERS SHOULD WED
Birmingham, Ala., Feb. IS.—Lieut. -
Col. Applin, of the Fourteenth British
Hussars, in an address delivered here,
urged mothers to encourage their sons
to marry before going abroad. Col.
Applin spoke under the auspices of the
Local Council of Defense. He said:
“In England we are doing every pos
sible thing to encourage men to marrvj
while on their ten days’ leave at home.;
Children must be born to fill the void;
left by thousands of deaths in the Brit-!
ish army during the past three years.”
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COMPENSATION ACT IS GOOD LAW
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San Francisco, Feb. 19.—The validity
of the workmen’s compensation law of
Alaska was upheld today by the United
States Circuit Court of Appeals in a
decision affirming the award of $1,410,
under the Alaska act, to J. W. John
son, a miner, for the loss of a foot.
A
GREATEST APPROPRIATION EVER
.
Washington, Feb. 20.—The greatest!
appropriation in the history of the
American congress is being framed by
the House military affairs committee
for work in the War department dur
ing the next fiscal year. Present esti
mates place the total at $7,000,000,000.
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Rev. F. L. Forbes will conduct ser
vices at the public school room in Idit
arod next Monday evening. All are
invited.
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G. W. Lee, a pioneer trapper, was
brought from the Ku*kokwim last
week by A1 Berglin. Ml , Lee’s health
was in a precarious condition, and he
is now a patient at the R*ed hospital
HEARS' SUCCESSOR COMING NORTH
Seattle, Feb. 16.—William Gerig,
the successor of Col. Frederick Clears
as chief engineer of the Alaska Engi
neering Commission, left this morning
for Anchorage. He was accompanied
by F. A. Hensen, the maintenance en
gineer for the commission.
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CANDIDATE FOB MAYOR WOUNDED
Seattle, Feb. 19.—Just before mid
night last night, Ralph H. Horr, one
of the mayoralty candidates, was shot
in his office by one of two unknown
men, both of whom escaped. The bul
let entered over the heart and came
out in the armpit. The wound is not
dangerous._
FEARFUL EARTHQUAKE IN CHINA
Tokio, Feb.21.—Two thousand people
were killed and injured in an earth
quake which practically destroyed the
city of Swatow, China, according to a
dispatch received today from Hong
kong.
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SINGING THE SAME OLD STORY
Seattle, Feb. 21.—Alaska steamship
passenger rates will be increased soon
after the advanced freight rates be
come effective March 3.
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EATIY PROHIBITION AMENDMENT
Helena, Mont., Feb. 20,—The prohi
bition amendment to the Federal con
stitution was ratified today by tho Mon
tana legislature.
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Dave Cramer has recovered sufficient
to leave the Behla hospital.
ONE LESS AIR CASTLE
Fort Worth, Tex., Feb. 16.—Captain
Vernon Castle, of the British Koval
Flying Corps, was killed here yester
day as a result of a fall, which was due
to his attempt to avoid collision with
another plane, driven by a student.
Captain Castle, at the outbreak of
the war, was the world’s most famous
dancing star. He was the hero of
many exploits in “No Man’s Land” at
the front, and had made 150 flights over
the German lines.
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IN FOOD ADMINISTRATOR’S HANDS
San Francisco, Feb, If).—The negoti
ations for an agreement between the
Alaska Packers Association and the
fishermen’s union over a new wage
agreement has reached a deadlock.
J. K, Arnesby, head of the packers,
threatens to turn over the packing in
dustry to the government rather chan
to agree to the demands of the em
ployes. The differences were later
turned over to the food administrator
for settlement.
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RATHER SENSITIVE ABOUT RENT
Seattle, Feb. 16.—Alexander Tibor, a
Russian, yesterday stabbed and killed
the Japanese proprietor of the Indiana
lodging house when the later asked
Tibor for room rent.
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Carpenters’ Strike Called Off
New York, Feb, 18.—John Rich, na
tional organizer of the carpenters’ and
joiners’ union, today declared off the
strike of carpenters in Atlantic-coast
shipyards.
| COWBOY KILLED THREE SLACKERS
Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 16.—Reports
from Bisbee state that a cowboy has
killed John and Tom Powers and
Thomas Sision, the draft evaders who
shot and killed Sheriff McBride and
two of his deputies last week, when the
sheriff attempted to arrest the outlaws
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PROF. SCHURSAN EXPECTS FAMINE
Ithaca, N. Y., Feb. 16.—President
Jacob G. Schurman, of Cornell univer
sity, in an address yesterday declared
that the energies of American farmers
were being paralyzed by price fixing,
and asserted that the nation will be
confronted with starvation within the
year. ^
' TEN PERISHED WHEN SHIP SUNK
New York, Feb. 16.—Ten men of the
officers and crew of the British ship
Miguel da Larringa perished in mid
ocean on February 6, when the vessel
foundered. A cargo of grain bound for
France went down with the ship.
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The Questionnaires
The first batch of questionnaires
having gone out under date of the 18thJ
and the law allowing seven days after
this date, exclusive of of legal holidays
and Sundays, all are due to be in the
hands of the local board on or before
Wednesday, the 27th.
The second batch, mailed under date
of the 25th, will be due back on or be
fore Tuesday, March. 5.
Should all go smoothly the third and
last batch will be mailed under date of
March 4. and will be due back on or
befni’8 Tuesday. March 12.
GILL GETS HIS QUIETUS
Seattle, Feb. 19.—The city primary
elections are being held today. Ole
Hanson appears to be certain of nomi
nation. with indications that Mayor
Gill will be his opponent- A close con
test is predicted.
Hanson and Bradford Lead
Seattle, Feb. 20.—At the city pri
maries yesterday Hanson and Bradford
were nominated for mayor, with Mayor
Gill a poor third. Hanson received
about two votes to one for Bradford,
with organized labor backing “Brad.”
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ELECT DELEGATES TO GRAND IGLOO
Tha regular semi-monthly meeting
of Pioneers last Wednesday evening at
Flat was well attended notwithstauding
the blizzardy conditions of the weather,
and it was “chuck" full of business
from start to finish.
The Grand Igloo of Pioneers meets
in Fairbanks next month, and Igloo
No. 10 elected Messrs. A. M. Kilgore
Chas. E. Taylor, Jonas Brewis, James
W. Farrell and Arthur Mellett as its
representatives on that occasion.
Considerable interest was manifested
in the big masquerade ball and supper
to be given by the igloo on St. Pat
rick's day in the mammoth A. B. Hall
in this city, and it is plainly the inten
tion of the “doughs" to make this af
fair the banner function of the merrv
winter season. The net proceeds of
the “big thing*1 will be donated to the
Red Cross fund. President Taylor ap
pointed as the general committee on
arrangements the following members
of the igloo; C. P. Wood chairman,
Charles Lovett, G. M. Arbuekle, Gao.
W. Doana Grant Murdock, C. B. At*
wall and William Laa