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BERLIN, Nov. 25.—(By wireless to Sayville)—The con
quest of the Roumanian province of Little Wallacliia by the
Teutonic forces is practically completed, according to an offi
cial announcement by the German war office today. With the
Cmtonic capture of Orosava, and Tuernu Severth, on the
anube river, the Roumanian resistance is broken.
TEUTONS CAPTURE OROZAVA.
BERLIN, Nov. 25.—(By wireless to Sayville)—The Teu
tonic troops captured the town of Orozava from the Rouman
i ians yesterday afternoon, says an official dispatch today.
RUSSIANS ADVANCING IN DOBRUDJA.
PETROGRAD, Nov. 25.—As a counter move to the capture
of Little Wallachia by the Teutonic troops, the Russians are
pushing south in Dobrudja and have reached Lake Tashaul,
12 miles north of Constanza, the Black sea terminal of the rail
road from Tchernavoda. The Russians succeeded in crossing
the Cartal river.
TEUTONS CLAIM RUSSIAN REPULSE.
BERLIN, Nov. 25.—(By wireless to Sayville)—The Rus
sian advance in Dobrudja has been halted by the forces under
General Mackensen, in a battle waged late Yesterday afternoon,
says an official report given out by the war office.
FALKENHAYN’S ARMY MAKES GAINS.
BERLIN, Nov. 25.—(By wireless to Sayville)—The Teu
^ ton army under General von Falkenhayn is approaching the
Alt valley and the Roumanian resistance in the west corner of
Roumania has been broken, according to a statement of the
war office today.
RUSSIA SENDS REINFORCEMENTS.
BERLIN, Nov. 24.—(By wireless to Sayville)—Russian
reinforcements have arrived and will aid the Roumanian troops
in their operations in Transylvania against the Teuton forces,
according to information received by the German war office
HOSPITAL SHIP DESTROYED.
4^ LONDON, Nov. 25.—The British hospital ship Braemer
Castle was torpedoed in the Aegean sea yesterday. All on
board were rescued. ' -
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r,CENSUS BUREAU ESTIMATES POPULATION <
OF THE ALASKA TERRITORY AT 64,873 <
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.—The census bureau es- i
timates the population of Alaska territory, at the pres- <
ent time, to be 64,783, including whites and natives. <
The estimate of the population of the state of Wash- i
ington is given as 1,566,610, and the estimated popu- <
lation of the United States is 103.826,609. <
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IMPORTING CHINESE WORKMEN.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.—France and Russia, the Amer
ican government learns today from official sources, are import
ing thousands of Chinese and Indo-Chinese to work in muni
tion factories and arsenals in the respective nations, so that
the native workmen may be freed and sent to the front to join
the armies.
GENERAL TREHOFF NAMED PREMIER.
PETROGRAD, Nov. 25.—General Trehoff has been ap
pointed premier and M. S. Turner has been appointed grand
chamberlain, according to the official announcements issued
today.
HICK GOST
OF LIVING
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25.—Rear
Admiral McGowan, of the United
States navy, in testifying before the
house committee on naval affairs yes
terday, said that the high wages
ashore and the increased cost of liv
ing hampered the navy in getting re
cruits. He declared that those who
joined the navy could not make
enough money, under the present
high cost of living, to provide for
those dependent upon them.
OAKLAND, Nov. 26.—In accord
ance with his wishes, the funeral
services of Jack London were ex
tremely simple and unpretentious,
and were held here yesterday after
noon. The remains were cremated,
following the expressed wish of the
departed.
STRIKE IS
CALLED OFT
SEATTLE, Nov. 25.—The strike of
the University of Washington foot
ball players has been declared off, fol- j
lowing a plea by President Suzallo,
who told the boys that they must
uphold the honor of the university by
playing a return game with the Uni
versity of California team, in accord
ance with the agreement. Grimm, the
rowdy player, has been disbarred
from college athletic sports.
SEATTLE FIRM i
GETS CONTRACT!
SEATTLE, Nov. 25.—The Seattle
firm of Kilboume and Clark today re
ceived the contract from Hannevig
Brothers for equipping their fleet of
170 steamers with wireless systems.
The contract price is $400,000. This
is the greatest ship wireless contract
ever awarded in the world.
GEN; MS ARMY
MEETS 1W DEFEATS
JUAREZ, Nov. 25.—(General Villa and his bandit army
were again defeated in their attacks on Chihuahua City, which
were begun at an early hour this morning. The Villistas were
driven from their positions outside of the city limits and are
being pursued hv the de facto troops, heading toward the
south.
ATTACK RENEWED TODAY.
. EL PASO, Nov.'25.—Undaunted by his defeat in yester
day’s battle with the de facto troops at Chihuahua City, Gen
eral Villa and his bandit gang renewed their attack on the
city at an early hour this morning, according to advices re
ceived by the de facto officials at Juarez. In yesterday’s fight
ing, says the report, both General Villa, commander of the ban
dit forces, and General Trevino, commanding the de facto
troops defending the city, were wounded.
YESTERDAY’S BATTLE.
EL PASO, Nov. 25.—General Villa and his bandit forces
were compelled to withdraw in defeat, after a seven-hour en
gagement with the de facto troops at Chihuahua City yester
day. The Villistas continued the assault against the de facto
protecting works for a period of seven hours, hut could make
no headway and were compelled to retire. The attacking force
was estimated to compose 3,500 men. Many were killed and
wounded.
MANY ARE KILLED.
CHIHTTAHTTA CITY, Nov. 25.—Tn yesterday’s engage
ment with the Villista troops, one hundred de facto government
troops met death. Among the slain were a general and two col
onels. Four hundred of the Villistas were killed, their bodies
being left on the battlefield, when the Villistas retired.
SEEK TWO WEEKS’ RECESS.
ATLANTIC CITY, Nov. 25.—A recess for a period of two
weeks has been requested by the Mexican members of the joint
commission, to give them an opportunity to lay before Acting
President Carranza the proposals formulated by the American
members of the commission for a joint border patrol. This
point is the chief obstacle in the way of reaching an agreement.