austtbe“ffp<>land THifpr>nH Piftiippp c^sl
the Archduke Charles Stephen of Austria JH ’H J| I! I j Bji, ff a W JgL M JIL JR JaL by a German submarine in the Aegean sea
is to be named as king of Poland under 's® '|v,bn last Sunday morning. Only 600 soldiers
the new government to be organized by the were saved out of 1,300.
Germans and Austrians. _ _ _ ■ ■■■-- . .- ■ - ■ ■■ 11 "——
One Dollar Per Month. _IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY MORNING, AUOUST 21, 1915. ___Two Kits Pkk Cody
GERMANS CONTINUE
TO DRIVE RUSSIANS
BERLIN, Aug. 20.—It is officially announced that the German
forces have captured Novo Georgievsk fort, with thousands of its de
fenders and a large quantity of munitions of war. The kaisei has
left lor that place, and has publicly given thanks to the Almighty for
giving the victory to the Fatherland and removing the last big fort from
Poland.
German torpedo boat destroyers have sunk a small British cruisei
and also a British destroyer in an engagement off the west coast of
Jutland.
Important Fortress Captured
BERLIN, Aug. I 8.—The fortress of Kovno, together with all its
supporting forts and quantities of war munitions, has been captured by
the Germans. When one of the outlying forts was captured forty-five
hundred men were taken prisoners.
The capture of forts north of Novo Georgievsk is also announced.
The kaiser's forces are now pushing forward to effect the capture of
Bresthtovsk.
Russians Continue Their Denials
PETROGRAD, Aug. 20.—It is denied that Kovno has been cap
tured. It is stated that only the fortifications on the left bank of the
Niemail river have ialien. Hie positions on the right bank are still
holding out.
New Russian Base Is Threatened
BERLIN, Aug. 16.- -The new Russian base at Brestlitovosk is be
ing hemmed in from the west and southwest. V on Mackensen s army
is now within thirty miles of the place and the Bavarians are within
forty miles.
The Germans are massing a big drive through the Russian center.
They have occupied Sokolow, Siedice and Lukow, forming a front sixty
miles east of Warsaw fifty miles wide.
London Believes Objective Is Russian Capital
LONDON, Aug. 19.—It is the general belief that the Germans
intend to make a drive for Petrograd after V'.lna has been captured.
Seat of Government to Be Moved to Moscow
LONDON, Aug. 20.—Advices received here state that the Rus
sians are considering the advisability of moving the seat of govern
ment from Petrograd to Moscow. The latter city is considered to be
the heart of the nation.____
WAR BULLETINS FROM MANY SOURCES
Austrian Submarine Sunk by Italians
ROME, Aug. 14.—An Italian warship has sunk the Austrian sub
marine U-3 in the lower Adriatic.
Turkish Vessels Sunk by British Submarines
LONDON, Aug. 14.—The Turkish gunboat Bearkisalvet and also
an empty transport have been torpedoed and sunk by British sub
marines in the Dardanelles.
East Coast of England Again Visited by Air Craft
LONDON, Aug. 14.—On Friday night two Zeppelins raided the
east coast of England and dropped incendiary bombs. Six persons
were killed and many injured.
Constantinople Bombarded by Allies’ Air Craft
LONDON, Aug. 16.—French and British aeroplanes have flown
over Constantinople and inflicted heavy casualties on that city and Gal
lata by the dropping of bombs.
Irishmen Sidestep Enlistment in British Army
LONDON, Aug. 16.—Yesterday was national registration day
throughout the United Kingdom. Many Irishmen are reported to be
leaving the country to avoid enlistment.
Items From the German Capital
BERLIN, Aug. 16.—It is reported that the bombardment of the [
Munster valley and Fecht by the French has been answered by the
bombardment of St. Die.
The Russian sortie at Kovno has been repulsed. The Russians are
making a stubborn stand on the Narew and Bug rivers.
The newspapers deny that the kaiser has made peace overtures
to the czar.
German Positions Bombarded by French Aeroplanes
PARIS, Aug. 16.—A squadron of nineteen aeroplanes has bom
bardde the German parks and depots in the valley of the Spada.
Canadian Soldiers to Be Sent Against the Turks
VANCOUV ER, B. C., Aug. 1 7.—Fifteen thousand Canadian sol
diers in England have been ordered to the Dardanelles.
German Trenches Captured by the French
PARIS, Aug. 16.—Several miles of German trenches have been
captured near Bernhaupt.
British Make Gains at Dardanelles
PARIS, Aug. 18.—The British have gained five hundred yards
at Suva bay, in the Dardanelles.
Dr. H. Behla,
DENTIST
Will leave for the Outside on or about
September 10. Until that date he may
be found on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday of each week at his office in
Iditarod, corner First and Willow
streets, and the remaining days at his
office in Flat City.
Dr. Behla will return here in the
spring of 1916 and will remain during
the entire summer.
MR. AND MRS. MYERS LEAVE
FOR KOYUKUK COUNTRY
The little sternwheel steamer Jose M„
which was built and equipped by Mr. anil
Mrs. Myers, the well-known prospectors, left
for the Koyukuk river country on Thursday
last. She is equipped for an extended trip.
Mr. and Mrs. Myers will take their vessel
to the headwaters of the Koyukuk and there
dismantle her, removing her boiler for use
in prospecting operations.
For an inexpensive watch to take the
place or a cheap dollar watch, I have an
ELGIN, in a 7-jewe!ed nickel case for $fi.
Also HOWARD WATCHES from $55 to
$125. WM. TAYLOB, Flat.
Among the passengers of the Teddy H.
en route to the Tolovana country were Mike
Maher and wife, Malcolm McMillan and
Jack Frick._
Location Notices at Pioneer office.
COTTON NOW CONTRABAND
UNDER RULE JUST ISSUED
LONDON, Aug. 19.—A proclamation de
claring cotton to be contraband of war has
been issued by the allies.
French Papers Differ on Subject
PARIS, Aug. 19.—The French newspapers
publish widely divergent comment on the
order declaring cotton to be contraband.
Not Known When Effective
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.—The date upon
which the order declaring cotton to be con
traband becomes effective has not been an
nounced.
ALASKA NORTHERN RAILWAY
MAY NOW BE TRANSFERRED
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.—The suit
brought by the Chicago bondholders of the
Alaska Northern railway against the vendors
to restrain the sale of the road to the gov
ernment has been dismissed by agreement
with the vendors. Substantial sums were
paid the bondholders.
UNITED STATES REITERATES
RIGHT TO SELL MUNITIONS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.—The govern
ment has sent a note to the Austrian gov
ernment reiterating the right to sell to the
allies munitions of war.
AMERICAN IN COMMAND
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14.—American j
military rule has been established at Cape !
Haitien.
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LONDON, Aug. 20.-—The White Star line steamship Arabic, which sailed from Liverpool Wednes
day for New York, was torpedoed at 9 o’clock yesterday morning and sank within eleven minutes. The
scene of the disaster was about five miles off Fastnet, on the south coast of Ireland, not far from where the
Lusitania was sunk. Late reports indicate that none of the forty-eight passengers or members of the
crew were lost.
Captain Will Finch, master of the Arabic, stated emphatically that no warning was given him.
SURVIVORS ARRIVE AT QUEENSTOWN
QUEENSTOWN, Aug. 20.—Eleven boats loaded with survivors of the Arabic have arrived here. The
15,000-ton liner carried forty-eight steerage and no first-class passengers. Her crew numbered 243.
Eleven boats were put over the sides immediately after the vessel had been torpedoed. They were as
sisted by a salvage tender. It is unknown whether or not Captain Finch tried to escape when the sub
marine was sighted.
TWO AMERICANS MAY HAVE BEEN LOST
Twenty-six Americans were aboard the Arabic. This morning all the passengers and crew have
been accounted for but eight. It is believed that only two Americans lost their lives, and they may be
in the missing lifeboats. The Arabic carried no first-class passengers, she having recently been converted
into a second-class liner.
RESCUE VESSEL ALSO TORPEDOED
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 20.—The British steamship Dunsley was torpedoed while picking up survivors
of the Arabic, but did not sink.
THIRTY-TWO KtrUK! ED MINING
LONDON. Aug. 20.—Thirty-two missing is the latest estimate of the loss of life in the Arabic disaster,
including two Americans—Dr. Wood of Janesville, Wis., and Mrs. Josephine Brugiere, widow of the late
California millionaire banker.
It is reported that the steamer carried a shipment of gold consigned to Meriden, Conn.
PRESIDENT WILSON RECEIVES THE NEWS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.—President Wilson was going golfing when word of the Arabic disaster
reached him. He abandoned his plans for the game and returned to his office to await developments.
It is not known whether or not any Americans were on board.
Neither President Wilson nor Secretary of Statreceived a complete report of the disaster,
e Lansing had any comment to make until they had
The administration is keeping an open mind regardmg the Arabic matter. Several officials predict
a break in American relations with Germany, while others believe a peaceful solution of the matter with
out embarrassing the country is possible by the maintenance of a coo!, deliberate policy.
ANOTHER WHITE STAR LINER REPORTED SUNK
NEW YORK, Aug. 20.—It is reported here that the White Star liner Bovic has been torpedoed and
sunk by a submarine. The details are lacking. She was employed in the Australian service.
HAVOC CREATED BY SUBMARINES
LONDON, Aug. 20.—The Bovic, carrying a crew of 150 men and general cargo from New 'tori'i for
Manchester, has been sunk. Details are lacking. German submarines also sunk the British steamers
Dunsley and Baron Erskm, each of over five thousan d tons, during the past forty-eight hours, and ten
other steamers, including two small British warships and one destroyer.
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Aug. 1 7.—Seventy-five persons overwhelmed the superintendent and guards
of the Georgia prison farm at 1 1 o’clock last night, captured Leo Frank, the man convicted of the mur
der of Mary Phagan, whose sentence was recently commuted to life imprisonment, and sped away with
him in an automobile to Marietta, where he was hanged to a tree two miles east of town.
Frank was hung a short distance from the birthplace of the girl he was convicted of murdering. His
wrists were handcuffed in front of him. The rope opened the wound inflicted recently by a fellow-con
vict. The body was taken to Marietta, where the inquest is to be held.
Prison Superintendent Burke was bound and left on the porch of the prison by the auto mob.
It is stated authoritatively that Frank protested his innocence to the last.
PRISON OFFICIALS WHITEWASHED
MILLEDGEVILLE, Aug. 18.-—The prison officials have been exonerated by the prison board for the
kidnapping of Frank.
GOVERNOR HARRIS NO I SAI1SMLU
ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 18.—Governor Harris describes the action of the mob which lynched Frank
as a great wrnog. He will demand a full investigation of the occurrience. The governor is not satisfied
with the action of the prison board in exonerating the prison officials, and will demand an explanation of
conditions at Milledgeville. He will personally supervise the probe.
EX-GOVERNOR DENOUNCES MOB ACTION
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 1 7.—-Former Governor Slaton of Georgia, who commuted Frank s sentence
from death to life imprisonment, in a statement given to the press denounces the action of the mob which j
hanged Leo Frank.
BODY TAKEN TO BROOKLYN
ATLANTA, Ga., Aug. 18.—Guarded by thirty police, the body of Leo Frank was placed on a train
at midnight, and accompamd by his wife, is now en route to Brooklyn for burial.
BURIAL WAS PRIVATE
NEW YORK, Aug. 20.—The funeral of Leo F rank was held this afternoon. It was private.
INTERESTING INTERVIEW GIVEN AT JUNEAU RECENTLY BY EX-GOVERNOR SLATON
In the Juneau Empire of July 26 appears
an interview with ex-Governor Slaton of
Georgia which assumes special interest by
reason of the tragedy in Georgia. It was
written' by Earle C. Jameson, and is as fol
lows :
“ ‘I am glad Leo Frank is out of danger,
after the assault on his life at the Georgia
state prison at Milledgeville, and I’ll tell you
a remarkable coincidence about that story,’
said former Governor John M. Slaton of
Georgia, when he arrived in Juneau Satur
day night on the steamship City of Seattle,
on which he and Mrs. Slaton are making a
round trip between Seattle and Sitka.
11 ‘You will remember that Frank’s jugu
lar vein was partially severed by the con
vict who attacked him,’ Governor Slaton
continued. ‘When Frank was taken to the
prison hospital, according to the press dis
patches which I read, another convict, a Dr.
McNaughton, was called to attend him, and,
as developments have shown, he undoubt
edly saved his life. A year ago McNaughton,
one of the best surgeons in the South, was
found guilty of murder in the first degree,
on circumstantial evidence, and he was sen
tenced to be hanged. After studying the
case, I commuted the sentence to life im
prisonment, as in the case of Leo Frank.
It was a stroke of good fortune for Frank
that McNaughton was in the prison. Other
wise I think the attack on Frank would
have proven fatal.’
Justifies Commutation of Sentence
“Commenting on his action in commuting
the sentence of Frank, who was under sen
tence of death following his conviction on a
Charge of murdering lo-year-old Mary Pha
gan, employed in the pencil factory at At
lanta of which trank was superintendent,
Governor Slaton said:
“ ‘It was but an act of simple justice. I
deserve no credit for it, for I did it hon
estly, and with the knowledge of the recep
tion wrong-thinking people would give it.
While loud-mouthed agitators were carrying
out hostile demonstrations against me, I had
the right-thinking people of my state with
me. Four of the Atlanta newspapers com
mended me for my stand, and newspapers
in the principal cities of the state were, with
but few exceptions, in accord with what I
had done. Ninety per cent of the country
newspapers applauded the commutation of
Frank’s sentence.
“ ‘I would have done the same thing if
the man were a negro, an Oriental or an
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BROWNSVILLE, Tex., Aug. 1 7.—One hundred Mexicans, under
cover of darkness, forded the river near Mercedes, surrounded twenty
one American cavalrymen, killed one and injured two, and then dis
appeared, making good their escape.
Funston’s Report Is That Carranza Instigated Raids
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18.—General Funston, in command on the
Mexican border, reports that he has information that the Mexican raids
were sanctioned by officers of Carranza.
Carranza says that he intends to crush Villa before replying to
the American peace note. An El Paso dispatch says that Carranza has
has acknowldged receipt of the peace proposal.
It is understood that the entire Atlantic fleet has been ordered to
Mexican waters, and will arrive there by August 29. The battleships
New Hampshire and Louisiana already have arrived at Vera Cruz.
General Scott remains on the Mexican border, ready to meet any
opposition.
The acceptance of the Pan-American peace plan has been ac
cepted by Villa and other Mexican leaders. El Paso reports are to the
effect that Carranza’s commanders claim their leader will fight the
peace propasals.
People Starving at the Mexican Capital
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 19.—No real authority is in control here,
and ragged and barefooted natives occupy the national palace. Hun
dreds are starving.
Uncle Sam’s Patience Is Nearly Exhausted
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 16.—Ex-President Taft, in an interview here,
says that intervention in Mexico now seems necessary.
HAVOC WROUGHT BY GULF STORM
DALLAS, Tex., Aug. 18.—Scores of persons perished when a
West Indian hurricane swept the Texas coast yesterday. Eighteen
soldiers were killed at Texas City, the regular army camp near Galves
ton. The damage to the cotton crop will run into millions of dollars,
the losses reported bring the number of dead in Texas to over one
hundred.
Lives Lost at Houston Also
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 18.—The gulf storm is abating. Wire
less messages from Galveston state that rowboats are taking people
from the mam buildings. The water in the streets is draining off
slowly. Ten persons are reported to have lost their lives at Houston.
The property damage is estimated at $5,000,000.
Government-Built Sea Wall Saves the City
GALVESTON, Tex., Aug. 19.—The sea wall saved the city from
destruction. Fourteen lives are known to have been lost, and the
property damage is estimated at only $300,000. Steamers are arnv
mg with relief supplies. The pressing need now is drinking water.
Relief Parties Dispatched
HOUSTON, Tex., Aug. 19.—Two steamers have been dispatched
to Galveston with relief parties.
Guardis for Government Property
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19.—A provost guard is now patrolling
Galveston to prevent the looting of government property.
Galveston Amply Provided For
HOUSTON, Tex., Aug. 20.—With relief supplies reaching Galves
ton in sufficient quantities for immediate use, relief efforts have been
diverted to other localities where most needed. The number of known
dead here is at least a score.
DRIVE THROUGH BALKANS PLANNED
NISH, Aug. 16.—The Austrians are bombarding Belgrade daily
with large caliber howitzers. It is reported that the Germans and Aus
trians have mobilized forces estimated at from three to four hundred
thousand on the Serbian frontier.
Roumania Is Alarmed
SOFIA, Aug. 16.—Great alarm is felt here over the war's develop
ments. It is believed that the new offensive movement against Serbia
is preliminary to an Austro-German drive through the Balkans to re
lieve Turkey.
Situation in the Balkans Is Grave
LONDON, Aug. 16.—The Balkan situation is reaching a grave
crisis. The national assemblies of Serbia and Greece are in session at
present, and it is believed that the Balkan kingdoms ultimately will
join the allies.
Bulgaria Likely Soon to Join the Allies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20.—The Bulgarian legation does not dis
credit the report that Bulgaria soon will join the allies.
Warlike Premier Again at the Helm in Greece
LONDON, Aug. 18.—King Constantine has requested former
Premier Venizelos to form a new cabinet. This step was taken after
the king had decided to accept the resignation of Gornaris and his cabi
net, which was tendered because of the election of Seavitzanos as
president of the Greek chamber of deputies.
Roumanian Court Doctor Proves to Be German Spy
SOFIA, Aug. 20.—King Ferdinand has dismissed Dr. Groetzel, for
twelve years his medical advisor, upon the discovery that he was a
German spy.
ACTIVITIES OF THE ITALIANS
BRINDISI, Aug. 20.—Five army corps have been concentrated
at Apulia and have been ordered to prepare to leave for a destination
which is keot sprret.
TARRANTO, Aug. 20.—A strong squadron of fast Italian cruis
ers is in readiness to steam at a moment’s notice. They are expected
to be sent against Turkey.