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GIANT ATLANTIC LINER
FLEW AMERICAN FLAG
LONDON, Feb. 7.—The steamship Lusi
tania arrived here from New York today,
and reports that she flew the United States
Hag during the entire trip.
To Be Investigated
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7—The flying of
the United States flag by the steamship
Lusitania is to be investigated by the state
deportment.
Action Said to Be Justified
LONDON, Feb. 7.—United States Am
bassador Page reports that the steamship
Lusitania flew the American flag when she
received wireless advices to do so when off
the American shores. Officials here do not
believe that the United States government
will protest, as the use of the flag is said to
be justified by international law as a
measure of protection to the lives of passen
gers from the German submarines.
Another Liner Flies American Flag
NEW YORK, Feb. 10. Passengers arriv
ing here on the Cunard liner Orduna today
reported that the ship flew the American
flag during the entire day of January 31,
when passing through the Irish sea.
UNCLE SAM INQUIRES
AS TO INTERFERENCE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12-The United
States government has directed an inquiry
to the German government regarding the
complaint of American Minister Van Dyke,
at The Hague, that his diplomatic com
munications have been interfered with.
CANADIAN sOFFICERS GUARD
PROPERTY ON BOUNDARY
PORTLAND, Me., Feb. 12.—A large force
of police has been stationed at the elevators
and docks of the Grand Trunk railroad,
on account of a report that an attempt
was to be made to destroy property and
bridges between here and the Canadian
boundary.
GERMANY’S INTENTIONS
TOWARD AMERICAN VESSELS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.—The German
ambassador here has issued a statement to
the effect that his government does not in
tend to fire upon commercial vessels of the
United States during its blockade of the
British isles.
France Is Angry
PARIS, Feb. 6.- The proclamation of a
sea war zone by Germany has aroused the
anger of the French nation.
WRECK OF JAP CRUISER
STARTS INVESTIGATION
SAN DIEGO. Feb. 6.—Japanese activity
g here is to be investigated by United States
officials, as a result of the wreck of the
Japanese cruiser Asama last week. It is
known that the Asama escorted a British
collier, and that the latter was going to load
coal for the cruiser.
CAPTURE OF DYNAMITER
FRUSTRATES GERMAN PLOT
PARIS. Feb. 6.—A plot to destroy the
French liner La Champaigne, which arrived
at Corunna, Spain, today from Mexico, was
frustrated when a German aboard the vessel
wa3 captured. Five dynamite bombs were
found in his trunk.
IDITAROD WINTER WEATHER
Observations taken at the Budweiscr,
corner of First and Richmond streets, at
ti a. m. each day:
Above Below
Pate— Zero. Zero.
let). 6. 5 ... Cloudy
Pel). 7. in clear
Feb. 8. 26 .... Cloudy
Feb. 9. 22 Cloudy
Feb. lu. 12 ... cloudy
Feb. 11. 8 Cloudy
Feb. 12. 24 .... Cloudy
When you come in from the creeks, stop
in. The Crosby Baths.
Howdy,
Pap!
Come and Enjoy Yourself
at the
Hard
Times
Bali
GIVEN BY MOOSE LODGE
FLAT CITY,
WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY
t Monday Eve.,
February 22d
Refreshments Good Music
Admission, $3.00
WASHINGTON, Feb. I I .—The United States govern
ment has issued a warning to Great Britain and Germany
that the general use of the American flag is viewed with
grave concern in this country, and warns Germany that
the destruction of American vessels in the newly-prescribed
war zone will lead to serious complications.
Wilson’s Strong Language Arouses British
LONDON, Feb. 12.-—The vigorous language used by
the American government regarding the flag incidents
have aroused the British public. It is realized here that
the Americans evidently propose to take the matter seri
ously.
Cargo of American Vessel Seized
FALMOUTH, England, Feb. 1 1.—The American steam
ship Wilhelmina, loaded with foodstuffs for Germany, was
seized here by British officials and the cargo unloaded.
The vessel was then released. A protest has been made
by the owners of the ship.
Washington Asks Delay
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.—The United States govern
ment has asked Great Britain to postpone her plan to
place the steamship Wilhelmina in the hands of the prize
court until the owners can present evidence that the cargo
was unseizable.
Reputed American Vessel Sunk by Russians
BERLIN, Feb. 12.—The steamship Washington, sailing
under the American flag, her master and crew being
Greeks, was sunk by Russian cruisers in the harbor of
Trebizond when that city was bombarded. The cargo
aboard had been discharged.
Not Known to American Officials
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.—The steamship Washington,
reported to have been sunk by the Russians, is not known
to officials here.
Another Flag Violated
YMUIDEN, Netherlands, Feb. 12.—While flying the
Dutch flag, the British steamship Laertes, en route from
Java, only escaped torpedoing by a German submarine
between the Mause light and Schouwen banks by adroit
maneuvering and fast steaming.
Dutch Government to Investigate
THE HAGUE, Feb. 12.—The Dutch government will
immediately investigate the reported flying of the Dutch
flag by a British steamship.
Bernhardi Himself Might Have Issued This Order
COPENHAGEN, Feb. 12.—Advices received here from
Berlin state that Kaiser Wilhelm has issued instructions
that every British ship of war or merchantman be uncon
conditionally sent to the bottom.
TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER IN POLAND DEPRESSES THE KAISER
LONDON, Feb. 1 1.—Kaiser Wilhelm is reported to be
greatly depressed over the terrible loss of men Germany
has sustained recently. He regards this as a heavy price
to pay for the limited advances made against the Russians
in Poland. His protests against the slaughter will probably
result in the transfer of the fighting to some point where
the Russians are less formidable.
Important Developments Expected
BERLIN, Feb. 1 1.—The return of the kaiser, accom
panied by General Von Falkenhayne, from their visit to the
east fronts, forecasts important developments, with War
saw as the vital point at issue.
Germans Evacuate Lodz?
PARIS, Feb. 1 1.—The report that the city of Lodz, in
Poland has been evacuated by the German forces has been
confirmed. _
IN THE EASTERN WAR ZONE
Energy Undiminished
PETROGRAD. Feb. 6—The combats on the Bzura anti Bawka rivers
continue with undiminished energy.
Issue Undecided Near Warsaw
LONDON, Feb. 6.—The issue of the fighting near Warsaw between the
Russians and Germans is still undecided.
Germans Evacuate Important Positions
PETROGRAD, Feb. 7.—Latest reports are to the effect that the Rus
sians crossed the Bzura in the face of a terrific fire from the Germans.
The latter have evacuated many important positions.
Russians Withdrawing
VIENNA. Feb. 7.—The Russians are withdrawing from Galicia into the
Carpathian mountains.
Desperate Fighting in Carpathians
GENEVA, Feb. 8.—Desperate fighting is reported in the Carpathian
j mountains between Laoczne and Voloctz.
Russia Reports That She Is Winning
PETROGRAD, Feb. 9.—Russia is winning in East Prussia, and also
i along the Vistula.
The Germans are on the offensive, and a greater battle is developing.
Endeavor to Recapture Tarnow
VIENNA, Feb. 9.—The Austrians in Western Galicia are endeavoring
to recapture Tarnow, and a great fight is expected.
German Women Fight in Trenches
WARSAW, Feb. 9.—Among the many Germans captured during the
fighting along the Bzura river by the Russians were many women, who
W'ere armed and fighting in the trenches.
Horrible Slaughter of Germans
LONDON. Feb. 10.—Fifty thousand Germans were killed during the
past week along the Borzhymow line, in Poland. It is reported that the
Germans are withdrawing some forces from in front of Warsaw to defend
the line at the Mazurian lakes.
Austrians Forcing Russians to Evacuate
The latest advices are to the effect that the Austrians are forcing the
Russians to evacuate Bukowina province.
Mountainsides Strewn With Dead
PETROGRAD, Feb. 10.—The mountainsides in the Carpathians are
strewn with dead. Both the Austro-German and Russian forces are re
ceiving reinforcements.
Russians in Retreat
VIENNA, Feb. 11.—The Russians are in full retreat from Bukowina,
and the invasion of Hungary has been frustrated.
Russian Invasion a Failure
LONDON, Feb. 12.—The Russian invasion of East Prussia appears
to have been short-lived. The Germans are believed to be rushing into
the country both from Poland and interior points.
Large Forces Concent-ated
PETROGRAD, Feb. 12.—The withdrawal of the Russian forces from
] the Mazurian lakes region was made neeesary on account of the heavy
' German concentration in East Prussia._
ON WESTERN BATTLEFIELDS
No Change in Flanders
LONDON, Feb. 6.—No change is reported in the fighting in Flanders.
German Submarine Sunk
! AMSTERDAM, Feb. 7.—British aeroplanes swooped down over Zee
brugge today, and succeeded in sinking a German submarine.
French Destroy Observation Balloon
l RHEIMS, Feb. 7.—French gunners have brought down and destroyed
a German observation balloon here.
Reorganized Belgian Forces
PARIS, Feb. 8.—King Albert is directing the reorganized Belgian
forces near the Yser river.
Unofficial Humor
LONDON, Feb. 9.—Unofficial rumors are in circulation of the sinking
of another British dreadnought north of Ireland.
German Aeroplane Brought Down
BERLIN, Feb. 9.—A German aeroplane which was assailing Dunkirk
has been brought down by the cannon fire of the allies,
j The government states that the war is being waged only against eoun
! tries, and not individuals.
Zeppelin Falls and Crew Drowns
GENEVA, Feb. 10.—The entire crew of a Zeppelin airship was
drowned four days ago in the North sea when the craft feil during a
storm. __
IN THE DOMAIN OF THE TURK
CAIRO. Feb. 7.—Three columns of Turkish troops are struggling across
the desert to attack Suez.
Drop Bombs on Turkish Fortifications
MITYLENE, Feb. 10.—Several English and French aeroplanes over
l Turkish Thrace have dropped bombs, and several bombs have also been
’ dropped on the forts at Adrianople.
FILIPINO INSURRECTION
NIPPED IN THE BUD
MANILA, Feb. 6.—Filipino rebels planned
to burn Cebu and start an insurrection.
The plot was discovered by the American
officials and the scheme nipped in the bud.
SERIOUS RIOTS IN BERLIN
COPENHAGEN, Feb. 11— Reports re
ceived here state that serious riots have
taken place in the potato markets at Ber
lin, and that the police are taking strenuous
measures to suppress the disturbances.
PORTUGAL MAY TAKE PART
LISBON, Feb. 12.—It is asserted here
that Portgual will put an army in the field
to co-operate with the allies.
COST OF WAR TO RUSSIA
PETROGRAD, Feb. 11.—The daily cost
of the war to Russia is said to be $7,000,000.
MOVEMENTS OF THE KAISER
BERLIN, Feb. 7.—Emperor William to
day inspected the naval vessels assembled at
Wilhelmshaven. He has now started for
the eastern war zone.
Visits the Trenches
BERLIN, F'eb. 8.—The kaiser today vis
ited the soldiers in the trenches near
Grezezyn.
On the Great Battlefield
BERLIN, Feb. 10.—Kaiser William is to
day at the front on the Bzura river.
To Eastern Front Again
BERLIN, F'eb. 12.—The kaiser has re
turned to the eastern war front.
ANARCHY IN ALBANIA
ROME, Feb. 9.—A complete 6tate of an
archy, which is said to have been fomented
by the Austrians and Turks, exists in Al
bania. ______
PROPOSED NEW ENTERPRISE
FOR COPPER RIVER DISTRICT
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.—Richard Ryan,
the copper magnate, is trying to thwart the
government purchase of the Copper River
railroad, in Alaska. He proposes to build a
railroad from Fortymile, on the Copper
river, to Controller bay, and to erect smelt
ers at that point.
WILL CALL EXTRA SESSION
IF SHIPPING BILL FAILS
WASHINGTON. Feb. 6.—President Wil
son, it is stated, is determined to call an
extra session of congress if the shipping bill
fails of passage.
To Talk the Bill to Death
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6— Senator Jones
of Washington, during an all-night session
of the senate, spoke for fourteen hours in
opposition to the shipping bill.
FIGHT FOR SHIPPING BILL
TO BE TAKEN UP LATER
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.—President Wil
son has decided to drop the fight for the
enactment of the shipping bill until the
appropriation bills have been passed.
PIONEERS MEET AT FLAT
NEXT WEDNESDAY NIGHT
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The regular semi-monthly meeting of
Iditarod Igloo No. 10. Pioneers of Alaska,
will be held next Wednesday, February 17,
in Moose hall, and a large attendance is de
sired. The igloo is a very husky young
ster, and it may take a hand in the social
open-house affairs of the camp before the
winter season is at an end.
DR. G00DARRIVES IN CITY
Dr. Good, the dentist, accompanied by
I Mrs. Good, arrived in Iditarod yesterday
j afternoon from Flat City. The doctor has
! located his office over the Merchants Cafe,
on Front street, for a short period.
j IDITAROD PIONEER AT SITKA HOME
(Juneau Empire, Jan. 6)
Harry C. Gunn, a well-known pioneer
i steamboat man of the Yukon, who made
i Iditarod his last headquarters in the In
terior, was yesterday sent to the Pioneers
home in Sitka. He is 68 years of age
and not in good health.
RE-CHARGE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire Chief Earl Byers informs The Pio
neer that fire extinguishers that have not
been recharged for a year or so become
useless. He says he has the necessary in
gredients at the fire station, and plenty of
time at his disposal, and will take pleasure
in recharging the extinguishers without cost
to the owners. __
Fresh Olympia Oysters, for cocktails, $2
i can. Tditartfd Meat Co.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.—Many foreign
envoys have been withdrawn from Mexico
because of the friction between the Carranza
government and the diplomatic corps.
Carranza Victorious
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—Reports re
ceived here state that the troops under
General Villa have suffered several defeats
by Carranza’s forces.
Spanish Minister Expelled
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.—Jose Caro, the
Spanish minister to Mexico, has been ex
pelled by Carranza, and has left for Vera
Cruz to go aboard the American battleship
Delaware. Caro is said to have sheltered
Spanish subjects accused of aiding General
Villa.
Executed for Attempt on Villa's Life
SAN ANTONIO, Tex.. Feb. 12.—Rodolfo
Fierro has been executed as the result of
an attempt by him to kill General Villa re
cently, according to a report received here.
AFGHANS START “HOLY WAR”
BERLIN, Feb. 9.—Advices received here
state that a holy war against Great Britain
has been proclaimed by Afghanistan.
Dr. Good,
DENTIST
During the coming week
he will have his office in
the front rooms over the
Merchants Cafe, Front St.,
Iditarod, where he may be
consulted.
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BERT GREEN TO RETURN
WITH CALIFORNIA BRIDE
Dr. W. F. Green, the United States com
missioner at Takotna, who has been in
Flat City for the past few weeks, received
a letter by the last mail from his son, Bert
Green, who is spending a part of the winter
on the Outside, stating that he would be
married on Monday next, February 15, to
Miss Elsie Carman, at the residence of the
bride's aunt in Carmel, Cal. Shortly after
the ceremony Bert and his bride will leave
for Seattle, from which city they will sail
for Alaska on the 24th inst,, and will come
from Seward to Takotna over the winter
trail.
Bert is one of the most popular young
men of Interior Alaska, and his legions of
friends will give him and his bride from
sunny California a hearty welcome when
they reach Takotna, where Mr. Green holds
a position with the Northern Commercial ,
Company.
CAMP FLAT NO. 26, A. B„
TO THE FRONT ONCE MORE
Camp Flat No. 26, Arctic Brotherhood,
has announced an entertainment to be
given about the latter part of this month.
This is the first time this camp has been
heard from since last June, when they
were unfortunate enough to lose their home,
which had formerly been the scene of nearly
all of the social activity of the creeks.
Camp No. 26 held a regular meeting on
the 29th of last month, and what was lack
ing in attendance was made up in un
bounded enthusiasm. The affairs of the
, camp were speedily straightened out, and
notwithstanding the loss of all their pos
sessions in the fire, have decided to once
more enter the social field.
At this meeting considerable business was
transacted, including the election of ten
delegates to attend the meeting of the
Grand Camp at Juneau, to be held next
month, with power to send proxies to proper
representatives at that place.
HARD TIMES BALL WILL
BE ALL TO THE MERRY
That “hard times’’ dance and ban
quet for which the entertainment com
■ mittee of the Moose lodge are making prep
! arations to take place on Monday night,
j February 22—Washington’s birthday—at
! F'lat City, gives every promise of being the
j hi-yu party of the winter season,
j Mr. Murdock, chairman of the commit
| tee, arrived in town last evening and stated
I that the entire membership of the Moose
| lodge is taking great interest in the. affair.
INCREASE APPROPRIATION
FOR ROADS AND TRAILS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.—Senator Jones
of Washington has introduced an amend
ment to the bill appropriating money for
the construction of roads and trails in
Alaska to $200,0C$
IMPORTANT CONCESSION TO
TRANSCONTINENTAL ROADS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.—The interstate
commerce commission has issued an order
g anting permission to the transcontinental
railroads to adjust their freight rates to
meet competition with the routes via the
Panama canal.
EX-PRESIDENT INDORSES
PRESIDENT WILSON’S POLICY
TORONTO, Feb. 12.- Ex-President Taft,
in a speech before the Canadian Club,
praised President Wilson for his neutrality
policy.
BRITAIN’S VETERAN ADMIRAL
URGES DRASTIC MEASURES
LONDON, Feb. 9.—Admiral Lord Beres
ford, in a public address, demands that
German raiders of undefended places, when
caught, be hung. /
NEUTRALS EXPELLED
BERNE, Feb. 9.—All neutrals have been
expelled by the Germans from Alsace.
REPORTED EXECUTION OF
FAMOUS BOER LEADER
PRETORIA, Feb. 10.—It is reported that
Lieutenant Colonel Maritz, leader of the
Boer rebellion, was executed by the Ger
mans for treason.
ANOTHER JUDGE IN TROUBLE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—Impeachment
proceedings against Federal District Judge
Dayton of West Virginia were authorized
today.
JAPS TO DEPORT AGITATORS
l TOKIO, Feb. 9.—The government an
I uounces that Germans, Austrians and others
found guilty of acts of agitation will be
i deported
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ALASKA RAILROAD REPORT
TO AWAIT LANE’S RETURN
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.—Secretary of
the Interior Lane ha3 gone to San Fran
ci ;co to be present at the opening of the
Panama-Pacific exposition next Monday,
where he will represent President Wilson.
This means that the report of the Alaska
engineering commission, which probably
will recommend a route for the proposed
Alaska government railway', will be held up
until his return to Washington.
BRITISH WAR CASUALTIES
SHOW ALARMING TOTAL
LONDON, F'eb. 7.—Premier Asquith,
speaking in the house of commons today,
said that the British casualties in all ranks
in Ihe western arena of war from the be
ginning of hostilities to February 4 was
104,400 killed, wounded and missing.
ITALIAN PEOPLE CHEER
WHEN POPE GOES TO PRAY
ROME, Feb. 7.—Impressive scenes were
enacted in this city today when the pope
proceeded to St. Peter's cathedral to pray
for peace. Thrones of people crowded about
the cathedral applauded the pontiff as he
entered the edifice.
SON OF ITALIAN PATRIOT
IN CONFERENCE WITH ALLIES
PARIS, Feb. 7.—General Garibaldi, a son
of the noted Italian patriot, arrived here
today for a conference with the leaders of
the allies’ forces regarding the standing of
Italian volunteers in the armies.
DURIED QUAKE VICTIM
ALIVE AFTER MANY DAYS
ROME. Feb. 7.— A man named Cairolo
has been found under the ruins of Palermo,
alive, after having been entombed for a
period of twenty-five days.
I.ONG-TALKED-OF TUNNEL
MAY SPRING FROM WAR
PARIS, Feb. 7.—One of the beneficial re
sults of the present war will probably be
the construction of the great tunnel under
the English channel, which has been under
consideration for many years.
PEACE RUMORS AGAIN
PARIS, Feb. 12.—Official letters indicate
that the kaiser is depressed over the prog
grtss of the war. and has told his generals
they must seek some way to conclude
peace.
NSW DISTRICT ATTORNEY
FOR FIRST ALASKA DIVISION
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16.—President Wil
son has selected J. A. Smiser as district
at orney for the First division of Alaska,
arid his nomination will be sent to the sen
ate soon.
DRAPEAU’S PICTURE OUTFIT
TO TOUR RUBY DiSTRICT
Early next week Professor Charles Dra
peau, Iditarod's leading showman, will
shake the snow’s of this community from
his moccasins and with his complete mov
ing-picture outfit leaves over the trail for
the Ruby mining district, where he expects
to remain until the opening of navigation.
The professor will be accompanied on this
pilgrimage of entertainment and education
by J. Ernest Beattie and the latter’s long
string of huskies, who will act in the
capacity of master of transportation as
well as guide and lightning quick-change
ticket seller. They will travel via Ta
kotna and Ophir City, at which places
oving-picture exhibitions will be given,
and then move toward Long City and Ruby.
Mr. Beattie expects to return here before
the break-up.
Mr. Drapeau has made the necessary
arrangements to have a large supply of
new films reach Ruby by early boats,
with wheih he will start for this city with
out unnecessary delay.
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At Social Hall,
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TONIGHT,
Sat. Eve., Feb. 13, ISI5.
By Messrs. Riley and Goebel
LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY
AND
ST. VALENTINE'S DAY
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i GOOD MUSIC FINE FLOOR
EVERYBODY WELCOME
Admission, Including Refresh
ments, $3.00
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