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Vol u) No ,, SKWAKD. THE GATEWAY TO ALASKA, MONDAY, NOVhMHhK 29, U1j.-___-__
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ROME REARS RUMOR THAI AUSTRIA
IS SEEKING A SEPARATE PEACE
Commander and Crew of lurk
ish Submarine Save the Peo
ple on British Steamer—Ital
ians Still Hammering at Gor
izia—Third of Serbian Army
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Taken by Invaders.
RUSSIANS THROUGH ROUMANIA
PARIS. Nov. 29.—All indications now point to the
fact that Russia is preparing to rush a big army through
Roumanian territory without asking the latter s consent
It is also pretty clear that Germany is preparing to resist
the attempt although to do so will make it necessary for
her to detach large forces from the western and Serbian
fronts. There is no indication as to what Roumania s at
titude will be in relation to the matter but she will likely
not go further than entering a formal protest against the
violation of the neutrality of her territory.
SAY AUSTRIA WANTS PEACE
ROME, Nov. 29.—It is reported in semi-official quart
ers that Austria is now seeking a separate peace without
consulting the wishes of Germany in the matter at all.
This news has foundation that makes it more like the
truth than any of the similar rumors heard formerly but
there is nothing else known as to the details.
TURK BETTER THAN CHRISTIAN
NEW YORK, Nov. 2fi.—One of the most awful
stories of the war was related here today by eyewitnesses
who were present when two hundred and fifty people in
cluding woman and children jumped overboard from the
British steamer Borealis in the Mediterranean when a
Turkish submarine suddenly made its appearance. An
extraordinary feature of the story is that the commander
of the submarine performed a heroic part in trying to
save the panic stricken people aboard. The occurrence
took place on October 2. As the steamer was traveling
along the submarine suddenly appeared on the surface
close by and the panic at once seized hold of those aboard.
Several women threw their babies into the sea and then
jumped after them. The Turkish submarine crew acted
with splendid heroism trying to save them and only
twenty-five people were drowned. In the midst of the
panic the Turkish commander was heard to cry out to
the people on the steamer in perfect English: “For God’s
sake go back to your ship. We are not murderers.” He
and his men gave up every other thought in the effort to
haul the women and children out of the water. One wo
man threw three children into the sea and then went rav
ing mad. Finally the steamer was allowed to proceed on
its way and the gallant Turkish commander waited and
watched until she was out of sight.
RUSSIANS RECUPERATE
LONDON, Nov. 29.—'The latest Petrograd com
muniques indicate the most favorable conditions for the
Russians on the eastern front but progress is slow because
of the severity of the climatic conditions. The chance of
the Gentians entering Riga has been reduced to nil, at
least for the present year and they are now as firmly held
as they are on the western front. No important engage
ments'are reported from Serbia and the chief interest in
that quarter is centered in the probable actions of Greece.
Roumania still remains obdurate to the requests of the
allied nations.
THIRD OF SERBS TAKEN
VIENNA, Nov. 29.—A third of the total Serbian army
has now been captured by the Teutonic allies and the Bul
garians. A small part of Serbia is still in control of its
own people and some difficulty would be experienced in
capturing the remainder of their forces as the districts
to which they have retreated are mountainous. Our chief
aim, that of opening the road to Constantinople, has been
attained and the total elimination of the Serbians as a
fighting unit will come gradually. It is estimated that
Serbia still has nearly two hundred thousand men in the
field but their reverses have resulted in considerable dis
organization.
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POPE ABANDONS PLAN
LONDON, Nov. 29.—Pope Benedictus has abandoned
the plan to ask the belligerents to declare an armistice
during the Christmas holidays. The heads of the various
fighting nations were sounded by the Vatican and the
suggestion of an armistice is said to have received a very
poor reception.
A FOURTH GERMAN LOAN
BERLIN, Nov. 29.—It is announced today that Ger
I many will ask for a fourth war loan of two and a half
billions. Confidence is expressed in official quarters that
tiie loan will be thoroughly successful.
GREEKS DELIVER ANSWER
j ATHENS, Nov. 29.—The Greek reply to the demands
of the allied nations was delivered Saturday but its con
tents are not known to the public. Opinion is, however,
that Greece has expressed her willingness to accept any
terms the Allies ask if they will only agree not to violate
; her neutrality. The public feeling in this country is being
suppressed as much as possible lest umbrage might be
given to one side or the other but it is safe to say that
Greece wants peace more than anything else.
THREE SHIPS SUNK
LONDON, Nov. 29.—The French steamers Algerian
and Omara and the British ship Tunis have been sunk in
the Mediterranean by Teutonic submarines. A total of
twenty-nine people lost their lives on the vessels but the
numbers saved were far greater.
THREATEN SEATTLE DOCKS
SEATTLE, Nov. 29.—Dodwell and Company, the
lessees of Pier Fourteen which was destroyed by fire
some time ago, have received an anonymous warning that
the whole waterfront will be destroyed and Pier Five and
the fireboat Duwamish are particularly named as being
slated for destruction. The federal and local officers are
now investigating the matter and seem to think that a
powerful pro-German ring is contemplating such out
rages as those mentioned
TO ASK U. S. APOLOGY
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2!).—Count von Bemstorff, the
German ambassador, is preparing to ask the United
States for a retraction and possibly for an apology for
having used the name of Captain Boy-ed, an attache of
tiie German embassy, in connection with the charges 1
against the officials of the Hamburg-American line who
are accused of supplying German cruisers with informa
tion and supplies. Boy-ed was accused before of actions '
against the neutrality laws of this country but he was
able to clear himself. Secretary of State Lansing now
confesses that he is puzzled to account for the use of 1
Boy-ed’s name in connection with the latest charges if no
sufficient evidence had been secured against him to war- 1
rant it. It is likely that this government will apologize if
wrong in the matter, for the sake of courtesy to a foreign 1
representative.
ITALY STILL ATTACKING
VIENNA, Nov. 29.—The Italians have thrown fresh ,
troops against Gorizia and are continuing a fierce bom- .
bardment regardless of the terrible losses being sustained ,
by them. The fortifications of the place show not the ,
slightest signs of weakening before the attacks. In the ,
infantry assaults by the Italians they have been mowed ,
down in thousands while Gorizia remains practically
intact. '
CANADA SEIZES WHEAT
OTTAWA, Nov. 29.—The Canadian government has '
seized twenty million bushels of high class milling wheat
from the elevators at Fort William, Lake Superior. The 1
wheat was on the way to Italy, Great Britain and France f
but was still in the possession of the millers and shippers. :
It is feared that the action might cause a panic on the ex- '
changes. It is considered probable that one hundred and ‘
fifty million bushels of wheat in the west will meet the ‘
same fate. The government has arranged a fixed price
for the wheat seized and the owners have been fully in- ;
demnified. The officials say the action of the government !
was necessary to forestall any attempts at abnormal or
speculative prices. .
GRENADE ATTACKS )
PARIS, Nov. 29.—Hand grenade attacks in Artois
and on the Lille road were about the only activities re- ,
ported along the western front in this morning’s dis- ,
patches. Five French aeroplanes attacked Brielles rail- ,
way station yesterday and dropped twenty bombs. A ,
moving train was wrecked and the station very severely
damaged
TO HOLD DARDANELLES
LONDON, Nov. 29.—The Allied nations are reported ,
to have decided to hold the Dardanelles and not to aban- ,
don their positions on Gallipoli peninsula until, at least,
the outcome of the fighting in the Balkans has been de
termined. Help from Italy in the Balkans is believed to; ■
be out of the question now and it is clear that the Italians <
have decided to concentrate all their efforts on their war i1
against the Austrians. 1
ALLIES IMPROVE PORT OF SALON IKI TO
HELP IN LANDING MEN AND SUPPLIES.
r GETTING CAVAL RY HORSE ASHORE A- SALQNIKt - FRENCH SOLDIERS AT SALCWKt
Photos by American Press Association.
fM qicouhmdla the new premier of Greece, having announced his Intention of maintaining an attitude of "very benevolent
ri^triMU- toward Uie enTeme powers, it is expected that the sending of allied troops to and from the Greek p r «
Salonlki will proceed without Interruption by the Greeks. A dispatch from Athens to Paris na\s tn.it >>
SfXc i\ imruies tl^* entente allies mil . onstruct a Jetty and make a new road at Satonik. to facilitate cmmun. a,.on
betwee he wharves and the railroad terminus. The authorities also have given the entente allies permission to u .
part of the wharves to lund troops when the wharves are no, required for Greek transports. The pictures show the dis
embarkation of a cavalry horse at Salonlkl and Freneh troops marching In the olty.l___
:• BIG CUT MADE *
;• IN NIGHT CABLES ❖
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Beginning on December 1 night
otters by the government cable can
)e sent according to Western Union
iractise. This means that fifty words
•an be sent b> night messages for the
>rice ten words cost in a day mts
iago. Messages will be delivered the
Morning after being sent. This is
egaided as a big step forward in
riving Alaskans service comparable
vith that afforded by commercial
■ompanics outside to their patrons.
MAN INJURED
B. F. Comiskey while unloading
•ails, in the hold of the Kansas City
Sunday morning, had his hand cut
ind seriously injured by being caught
>etween rails. Prompt action by tl e
•ngineer, stopping the hoist, pre
•ented the hand being cut off. The
vound is doing well.
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> SAW FORTY-ONE *
> MOOSE ONE DAY ❖
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Lieutenant C. A. Dougherty has re
urned from a hunt. He succeeded in
getting a fine moose. Crit Tolman
iccompanied him on the hunt. They
vent down to Lower Kenai. The
oldest weather they struck was
ight below. That was on Kenai
iver. On one day Mtssrs Dougi.tcry
ind Tolman saw forty-one moose in
l space of about a mile by half a mile.
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SEATTLE STAR MAN *
MEETS QUICK DEATH ❖
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SEATTLE, Nov. 29.—Frank Gibb,
iged twenty-one, sporting editor of
he Seattle Star, died last night of
>neumonia after an illness of only
hree days.
WICK FOR WASHINGTON
SEATTLE, Nov. 29. — Delegate
iViokersham left for Washington this
norning to get ready for the opening
>f the session a week from tomorrow.
The monthly meeting of the Liter
iry Society was held this afternoon
it the Pioneer Hall. The usual
nonthly routine of business was gone
through with.
j Parachuted From
Two Miles in Air
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i Colonel Performs Wonderful Feat
and Takes Quarter Hour
to Come Down.
LONDON, Nov. 28.—The most ex
traordinary feat of its kind on record
was performed here today when
Colonel Maitland, of the military
aerial corps dropped with a parachute
from an aeroplane while it was at an
elevation of ten thousand feet. He
reached the ground safely. From the I
time he left the aeroplane until he
reached the ground he was fifteen
minutes sailing downward but the
parachute came with the greatest'
ease and steadiness.
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❖ FIVE ESCAPED *
❖ FROM THE WRECK ❖
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VICTORIA, Nov. 28.—The captain,
one passenger and three members of j
the crew escaped from the wreck of
the Chilean ship Caral Mapu when
she went to pieces at Schooner Bay,
Vancouver Island. It was supposed
that all had been lost as the seas were (
running mountains high and no boat
could have apparently dared them.
The escape of the five men is regard
ed as almost miraculous.
Half the Town of !
Avalon is Burned:
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Famed Hotel Metropole and Hundred
Summer Cottages Gone.
AVALON, Calif., Nov. 29.—Half
the town of Avalon was destroyed by
fire this morning. Amongst the
buildings burned to the ground were
the famed Hotel Metropole and about
a hundred summer cottages and tents.
The loss is estimated at half a million
dollars and the place has been con
verted into a wreck.
NORTHWESTERN DEC. 3
The steamship Northwestern will
sail on December 3 from Seattle via
the inside passage.
FELIX DIAZ IS
AGAINJN FIELD
MOBILIZING EIGHT THOI SAND
INDIANS AND IS SHIPPING
IN ARMS.
EL PASO, Nov. 28.—Felix Diaz is
again plotting for another revolu
tion and is now actually engaged in
mobilizing eight thousand Indians a.>
I the beginning of the army with which
I he intends to take the field. It wa
also learned today that he has pur
chased a steamer at Vancouvei and
that she is now bringing arms and
ammunition to him. His intention;
are not quite plain but it is naturally
assumed that his only ambition is to
seize control and have himself made
president. The large following he
has always had is almost a guarantee
that his revolution will end all chance
of an early paece in the republic.
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PORTLAND DOCTOR
GETS BIG POSITION
Is Made Chief Surgeon and Director
of AH Red Cross Hos
pitals in Belgium.
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 29.—Dr.
Carl V. Morrow, of Portland, has been
made chief surgeon and director of all
Red Cross hospitals in Belgium. He
went to the front at the beginning of
the war and has been actively engag
ed in Red Cross work ever since.
During that time he has received the
most complimentary mention at vari
ous times.
TRUSTY SENTENCED TO
BE HANGED FOR MURDER
JOLIET, Nov. 29.—“Chicken Joe”
Campbell, a trusty has been convicted
of the murder of the wife of Warden
Edmond Allen of the penitentiary and
has been sentenced to be hanged.
Campbell is a negro.
LEAVES TOMORROW
The Kansas City is expected to
leave tomorrow night for the south.
Eiderdown quilts, warm and light
and reasonable—at Urbach’s.