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Vol x Xo m SEWARD, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29,191ft_Ten Cents the Copy
ZEPPELINS AGAIN RAID ENGLAND
AND LONDON REPORTS TWO LOST
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LONDON PAPER ROASTS U. S.
LONDON, Nov. 28.—Commenting on the question of
peace this morning the Daily Post, a powerful paper anil
believed to be inspired by the government, sa\s that if
the Allies are reduced to the stage where they must grant
an armistice through American intrigues the U. S.
will be regarded as a traitor to the world’s freedom. The
Post goes on to declare that the chief interest of the
I'nited States in the war is financial and it suggests that
the American government keep silent. The paper also
states that what Germany is looking for is a free hand in
Central and South America.
ZEPPELIN RAID
LONDON, Nov. 28.—The official report today says
that a Zeppelin crossed the northeast coast last night and
bombarded several places in England. 1 he damage and
casualties are not reported.
DOWN TWO RAIDING ZEPPELINS
LONDON. Nov. 2S.—Zeppelins again raided England
last night but two of them were brought down in flames.
One was entirely destroyed and the crew, perished but the
second managed to make some repairs and is now pro
ceeding homeward. When the Zeppelins opened theii at
tack' on York and Durham hydroplanes started to meet
them while anti-aircraft guns operated from the ground.
The second Zeppelin was brought down to within a thou
sand feet of the earth when her crew managed to make
the necessary repairs to attempt the flight home, but she
is expected to meet her end in the sea as she was badly
crippled. Four naval planes took part in the attack and
a thousand people witnessed the duel, lhe damage done
by the Zeppelins was slight. I
ROUMANIANS FALL BACK
BERLIN, Nov. 28.—The Germans and Austrians un
der von Linsingen are now advancing on both sides of the
Aluta river in Roumania and have taken possession of
both river banks along the whole line, lhe Roumanians
have been driven beyond Toppliz river. The Roumanians
on the Orsova river have also been retired further to the
southeast and the Teutons are now harrassing their rear.
Thirty officers, twelve hundred men, six steamers and
eighty barges loaded with valuable cargoes have been I
captured on the Danube between Orsova and Rustchuk.
The Russian attack on Maekensen in Dobrudja has failed.
SAY BRITISH REPULSED
BERLIN, Nov. 28—The British have been repulsed
by the Bulgars and Teutons on the east side of the \ ardar
river on the Macedonian front, the war office announces.
The Entente attacks along a seventeen mile front in the
region of Trentivo have all been driven back. •
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EXPECT ALLIED OFFENSIVE
BERLIN, Nov. 28.—The British have opened strong
artillery attacks on the western front near Armentieres
and a new offensive by the Allies is expected in that quart
er.
ROUMANIANS RESISTING
PETROGRAD, Nov. 28. — The retreating Rouman
ians are now resisting the advancing Teutons sternly but
the Germans have occupied positions, it is admitted, on
the Cede river between Roche Devide and Yaleni forty
miles southwest of Bucharest. It is reported, however,
that the Russian artillery on the eastern front has been
successful at Stokhod. German gas attacks are proceed
ing near Koryntza.
BUCHAREST ADMITS RETIREMENT
BUCHAREST, Nov. 28. — The retirement of our
army on the Aluta river is officially admitted. Conditions
in Wallachia are confessedly unfavorable but in Moldavia
matters remain unchanged. Artillery fighting is report
ed at Butzi, Dragoslav and various points on the Danube.
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EVEN YON K IS GOING
TO THE BIG DANCE
—
Thanksgiving, will be celebrated by
Scwatd ibis evening by the big dance|
given in A. B. Hall by the ladies ot
St. Pelt. r’s Guild. There is sure to be j
an immense crowd of dancers pres
ent, and while speaking of this it j
might be suggested that some ar
rangeim nt be made at this and all
da nets to prevent the confusion that |
usually results from a lack of pro
gram.-. It might be suggested that
one g»eat big program be written and]
postal on the wall where the dancers
f might copy it and know “where they
are at” when it comes to engage
ments. The ladies of St. Peter's have
always sponsored the best of evenings
and this will be better than ever.
WILL POSTPONE THE
EIGHT HOI K CASES
WASH I NT,TON. Nov. 28.—The
Transcript of the appeal in the Adam
son eight hour cases has been filed
but not docketed. The motion to ad
vance the case will probably be made
on Monday and will certainly be
granted as both sides favor a post
ponement.
NO TRAIN TOMORROW
There will be no train tomorrow J
because of a flood which lias done,
some damage at Mile 14.
WHY AMBASSADOR REFUSED
LONDON, Nov. 28.—The Foreign Office declares that
the safe conduct permit for the new Austrian ambassador
to the United States has been refused by the British gov
ernment because the emissaries of the Teuton govern
ments are engaging in activities abroad which exceed the
activities permitted by diplomacy. A bitter conti o\eis\
with Washington is expected on the question. Washing
ton believes that the refusal of the safe conduct is infring
ing on the neutral rights of America and the administra
tion is very much surprised at the action. It is said that
it relied on the precedent of the Sliddel-Mason case and
will probably resent the action.
REPORT ARAB VICTORY
CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 28.—Reports have been
received here that the Arabs have defeated the Italian*.*
on the Tripoli-Tunis frontier and have penetrated the lat
ter country to attack the French., Tunis belongs to
France and Tripoli was taken from the Turkish govern
ment by Italy after the short war. Turkish dominion in
Tripoli is now reported to have been entirely established.
The country is between Egypt and Tunis and the Arabs
can threaten Egypt from the rear. The Italian losses are
said to be twenty thousand.
BOMBARD BUCHAREST
LONDON, Nov. 28.—Bucharest reports that enemy
planes bombarded that city on Sunday and destroyed five
houses.
RAINS STOP ITALIANS
ROME, Nov. 28. — Heavy rains are falling in the
Trentino region and our operations are impeded thereby.
Otherwise conditions are favorable.
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SERBS REPULSE BULGARS
PARIS, Nov. 28.—Bulgarian counter attacks on the
Cerna were repulsed yesterday by the Serbs and the Bul
gar losses are reported to have been very great. West of
Monastir the Italians continue to progress in spite of the
resistance of the Bulgars who are fighting on favorable
1 ground. .- -
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j ALASKA STEAMERS GO
TO THE GREAT LAKES
SEATTLE, Nov. 28.—'The Crosby
Transportation Company of Milwau
kee has secured options on the Dol
phin and Jefferson, subject to inspec
tion, and if accepted will take them
to Lake Michigan via the Panama
canal. D. Donovan Crosby is said to
be planning as representative ot the
company for the purchase of several
Pacific vessels as the lake vessels are
overburdened with traffic, lhe Dol
phin and Jefferson were on the south
eastern Alaska run for many years.
FIREMEN TONIGHT
The regular monthly meeting of the
Fire Department will take place at l
o’clock this evening.
GUN CLUB TURKEY
SHOOT TOMORROW
The Turkey Shoot of the Seward
Gun Club will take place tomorrow at
10 o’clock old time.
STORES CLOSE TOMORROW
All stores in the city will close at 2
o’clock tomorrow afternoon.
WILL SELL WHISKEY HERE
ON DECEMBER FIFTEEN
In another column may be seen to
day an advertisement of a sale by the
government here on December 15 ol
;i,008 bottles of whiskey and 800 bot
tles of beer. This nectar came on the
Roscoe last evening and is the liquor
seized by the marshals at Anchorage
some time ago. The liquor will be
sold at auction in small quantities so
that private parties may have a
whack at it.
VILLA REPORTED MARCHING ON
JOAREZ, A CITY ON THE DORDER
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SEATTLE, Xov. 28. — John Troy,
editor of the Juneau Empire and Mrs.
Ethel Korgy, formerly principal of
the Seward public schools, were mar
ried here today. After a honeymoon
triy of ten days in California they
will return to Juneau.
(Not only because she has joined
the Eourth Estate but for every reas
on this paper wishes the former Sew
ard lady and her husband many joy
ful \ears.)
ENGLISH FOOD
The question of food prices con
tinues to arouse daily increasing in
terest. There was a big debate on it
in the House of Commons last week,
when Mr. Kunciman, of the Local
Government Board, turned on his
critics and tried to persuade us that
we had really very little to grumble
about. But the rise in prices cannot
be explained away by comforting'
speeches from Ministers. Our one
most ierious shortage continues to be
sugar. Early in the war the importa
tion of sugar was taken over by the
Government. Yet, notwithstanding
this—unkind critcs might be inclined
to hint because of this—there has j
been more difficulty with the sugar)
supply than with any other article of
general consumption. At the pre- |
sent moment many shops refuse to j
supply any sugar. From others you
can buy a pound at a time on con
dition that you buy several shillings’
worth of other goods. The last price
that 1 heard quoted for loaf sugar
was 6Mid. a lb.; before the war it was I
2 *2<l. Hut the sweet-makers are evi-1
dition that yo ubuy several shillings’!
the confectionery shops show no!
shortage. Our bread is now lOd. a 4
lb. loaf. Fillet steak costs as much as
Is, lid. a lb., but ordinary ribs of
Scotch beef are to be had for Is. 2d.
a lb. New Zealand lamb shows the
biggest rise among meats. It is
double the price of former days, and
legs are now Is. 2 d. a lb. Fish is
very dear indeed, 2s. a lb. being ask
ed for brill, and even a middle cut of
cod fectching Is. 4d. On the other
hand, a few articles are as cheap, or
cheaper, than ever they were. For
example, small grapes from the
Channel Islands are now to be had for
f»d. a lb. in almost any quantity.—
London Daily Mail.
Matt Rvan, the star ball player,1
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will leave for the outside on the Ala
meda.
Katmai Volcano in Eruption
TREVINO WANTS HELP
EL PASO, Nov. 28.—General Trevino, commander of
the Carranza garrison at Chihuahua City, wired today to
General Gonzales to concentrate his forces at Juarez as
Villa is moving northward in that direction. Rumors per
sist that Trevino at the same time is rushing southward
to join Murguia and after making a juncture with him to
return with the combined forces to re-conquer the city.
Gonzales is reported to be on the way now to Juarez to
investigate conditions and learn the real fate of the Car
ranzistas at Chihuahua. The most sensational report of
all, and one that is believed, is that the Trevino infantry
has deserted and joined Villa. The cavalry alone is said
to have remained loyal
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SHIPS DESERT ATLANTIC
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.—The warning sent out by
the British cruiser Lancaster that German submarines
had appeared again on this side has been heeded and the
Trans-Atlantic shipping lanes have been deserted by ves
sels. Some vessels that were on the voyage have turned
off to get in by some other route but the regular routes
are being completely shunned by British am! all allied ves
sels.
OBJECT TO FOOD EMBARGO
CHICAGO, Nov. 28.—The passage of the Fitzgerald
food embargo bill is unlikely, Senator James H. Lewis
said today. Instead of such a measure the senators favors
the seizure of foodstuffs and the retailing of them at reas
onable prices.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.—The proposal to place an
embargo on foodstuffs is silly, harmful and unecessary,
says Lafollette today.
SULZER ONE AHEAD
FOURTH DIVISIO
FAIRBANKS, Nov. 29.—With or
fifty votes to count in the Fourth <
vision Sulzer holds a plurality of o
over Wickersham in that divisic
The vote for Sulzer is 1,6‘>4 and t
vote for Wickersham is l,6f>;i.
GOVT. TUGS WILL STAY
HERE FOR THE WINTI
The tugs L. Roscoe and Anna
with a barge arrived last night wi
Captain Peterson in charge and th
will vemain here for the winter. M
Peterson and her sister came with t
captain and intend to stay in Sewa
until spring. A. Boyce, chief enj
neer, and K. Bradland, assistant c
gineer, will stay on the tugs wh
they are here but the rest of the cr<
will go to Seattle.
COMMISSION GOES
N HACK TO OL1) TIME
ly The government engineering com
li- mission has posted notice in the head
ne quarters building that, beginning De
•n. comber 1, the old time or standard
he time will prevail on the railroad. The
commission changed the time at the
outset, probably, because it thought
the new time was to be adopted by
all the city. It is reported, but not
officially, that the work on the rail
*V. roar! will begin half hour earlier in
^ the morning than the hour at which
it is usually commenced and by this
ey
means half an hour in the morning
rs.
will be put to use without changing
, the hands of the clock at all. I he
ru
. schools will go back to standard time
p
y in a few days -and all the private con
corns which made the change will fol
ile
lew suit. So passes the abomination.
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_ NO DEFINITE ELECTION
FIGURES FROM KUSKOKWIM
Some men who arrived last night
/
from Iditarod say they passed Takot
na on the morning of election day
and, therefore, did not hear the ex
act result of the polling.
NO GATEWAY TOMORROW
The Gateway will not be issued to
morrow, Thanksgiving, in accordance
with custom. Needless to say, if very
inmoriant news comes it will be given
out immediately.
John F. Chamberlain, representa
tive of the Whiton Hardware com
pany and the Pacific Syrup Company,
' is now in the city. .