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The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Thursday

Under General Joffre, who has SUI
preme command of the French army
a campaign has been started against
the Germans in the vicinity of Metz
The town of Verneviole is being
bombarded. 1t is not understood
why this attack is being made
though it may be presumed that it Is
due to the desire of the allies to
force the Germans to withdraw some
of their troops from the other bat
tie fields to Metz.
In a dispatch from London. it is
stated that the Germans are rushing
more troops to the battle line in the
vicinity of Ypres, Belgium Fully
200 900 new troops are said to be
en- route there.
The total number of allied troops
now operating in Belgium and France,
according to an estimate reported
from London. is 100000. Oppos-
ing them, it is stated, is German
army Of only 100000
According to an unverified report
that has reached London, the allies
have retaken Dixmude, but not much
credence is given the report.
Reports of a disordered retreat Of
the German army from Poland have
reached London from st. Petersburg.
From this source comes the state
ment that 10000 German soldiers
We're captured in the vicinity OF
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Monday

New activity is shown today by the
Germans along the line Of battle
in Flanders. The news concerning
the operations in the East is so con,
Trajectory that II is hard 10 reach
any reliable conclusion concerning
the real conditions there.
In a dispatch from Paris, II Is
explained that the Germans have
been materially reinforced in Bel
sium. and have renewed their fight
ing in the vicinity OF lpres. in Bel
GUM. and between scissors and
Rheims in France. The city OF
Ypres has been almost destroyed,
il is declared.
In a dispatch from Rotterdam II
is stated that $4,000 German troops
with 200 cannons of the l3-inch size.
are on their way to Client, II Is
not clear from whence the troops
are being taken. The people living
along the coast of Belgium have
been ordered by the Germans 10
move Immediately into Antwerp.
An important feature of the dis
patches for today is the announce
ment that the Turks have taken pos
session of part of the SueZ canal
The Turks were commanded in their
attack on the canal by a German
officer.
In a dispatch from London it was
announced that Japan is planning
to send troops to Europe TO assist
the allies. The report, however, is
not official
From London comes the announce
ment that England is fearing an
invasion from the Germans.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Thanksgiving Is
Observed Here

Thanksgiving was generally OBJ
served in Fairbanks, though in
quiet manner. 1t seems that in every
home special dinners were served,
and that there was not a person
who did not get something out of
the ordinary in the matter of food.
Special union services We're held
in the morning at the Methodist
church, the Presbyterian and Epis-
copal congregations joining with the
Methodists for the occasion. The
sermon was given by the Rev. G. G.
Bruce. of the Presbyterian church.
There We're services. also. at the
Christian Science church. These
were held in the afternoon At
the Catholic church, mass was cele-
brated in the morning and special
services were held in the evening.
On the evening before Thanskgiv-
ing, there was a dance given by the
local aerie Of Eagles, it being the
tenth annual dance given by the
lodge A feature of the affair was
the deliberately prepared Thanksgiv-
ing supper 1t is understood that
in spite of the good attendance, the
dance was not financial success,
however
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Friday

That the Russians have just com
pleted the greatest victory in the
present war is the assertion credit
ed to Lord Kitchener in London. He
declared that the Germans have
retreated and left a gap so miles
wide along the border between Rus
STA and SILICA. He also stated that
the Russians have surrounded Cen
eral Won Hindenberg some distance
west of Warsaw. and are threaten
ing him and his army with extermi-
nation or capture.
1t is conceded, however, by Lord
Kitchener that the Germans gained
a victory from the Russians al
Lowicz, where they captured 10000
men. but 1t was stated that they
were compelled to retreat soon aft
erward.
In dispatch from st. Petersburg
it is stated that the Russians are
pouring through the passes of the
Carpathian mountains into Hungary
All of the passes through the noun
tains. it is stated, are now occupied
by the Russian troops
Further south. in Servia, where the
Austrians have been forcing the
Serbs back, snow has fallen to a
depth of six feet, it is stated in a
dispatch from Nish, Servia, and it
is expected that the campaign will
be abandoned until spring.
With the exception of an offensive
movement being conducted by the
allies in the Argonne region, west
Of Verdun, the fighting in the west
ern battlefield has come to a lull.
1t is reported from Paris, however,
that the Germans are making prep
arations for a new attack on the
allies.
In a report from Paris it is stated
that the Germans had been caught
digging an underground trench be
meath the trenches Of the British
troops, but the discovery put stop
to the work.
1t was announced in London that
the battleship Bulwark was wreck
ed by an internal explosion.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Wednesday

German activity continues on both
the east and the west battle lines.
though no noticeable victories were
reported for today \ dispatch from
London asserts that the Germans are
reinforcing both battle lines. and that
the number that is being rushed to
the western battlefield Is $4,000
In the east. it is said that the
most severe fighting is taking place
in East Prussia. Details of the
fight are not given in today's re
ports.
In Belgium. the fighting is still
near Ipres, and as near the coast
as the battleships will permit the
Germans to come. 1t is reported
from London that a wing of the
German army was caught between
the fire of the land forces and that
of the fleet on the strait, and suf
fered great loss.
In some portions of Northern
France, from the place where the
western battle line crosses from
Belgium the French frontier and
crooks westward and southwark. the
Germans are resuming the fight with
much energy. A dispatch from Ber-
lin states that the Germans have
been gaining ground near Arras and
in the Argonne district.
\ London dispatch states that the
Belgian coast is being devastated
by the British warships. which have
been Smelling il for several miles
inland.
Information received in London
from ST Petersburg states that the
Russians captured large number
of guns and two and a half regi-
ments OF German troops in Poland
In a dispatch from The Hague it
is stated that the German ambassa-
doris who were in England. France
and Russia when war was declared,
have been discharged from the diplo
matte service, the inference being
that they are blamed for the war.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Tuesday

German troops in Poland have met
with defeat, according to reports
received today from Russia. These
reports declare that the Germans
are retiring TO Posen, with the evil
dent intention Of reorganizing and
getting ready for another attempt to
invade Poland.
In a dispatch from St. Petersburg
it is stated that the Russians are
following the retreating Germans and
intend to keep them so busy that they
will not be able to reorganize and
prepare for new activity.
1t is also reported from St. Peters
burg that in defeating the Germans,
the Russians took whole regiments
OF prisoners The losses in the fight
ing in Poland are said to be con
siderable. but no estimates were
given out
Although the Germans are said to
have been seriously defeated in Pc
land, they are reported to be re-
newing the fighting in Belgium and
France with energy. The attack on
Ypres is being continued today and
fighting in France is said to be even
more active today than formerly.
In a dispatch from St. Petersburg,
it is stated that the Russians are
gaining ground from the Turks, but
to just what extent is not detailed.
According to an official statement
from Berlin, it is denied that the
German government wants to enter
into a truce at this time with the
allies
A report from Vienna asserts that
the Russians have been defeated
near Cracow by the Austrian forces,
1t is also declared that the Rus
SLAMS are retreating rapidly.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
OF INTEREST
TO ALASKANS
GREW TELL OF WRECK.

SEATTLE, Nov 90. - The crew
of the wrecked steamship Dirigo.
which fOundered off Cape Spencer
recently while being towed to the
sound with cargo OF copper ore,
reached port today on the Cordova
The crew, which consists OF Captain
Johnson and twelve men, report that
the vessel sprung a leak during
storm, and began rolling so heavily
that it became necessary to abandon
her.
DEMANDS MONEY FOR ALASKA.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. "a
The annual report of Secretary Of
Commerce Redfield, which is now in
course of preparation, contains
strong appeal to congress to grant
sufficient funds for additional aids to
navigation in Alaska waters. The
request is couched in fighting lam
guage.
MARSHAL BISHOP ILL.
JUNEAU, Nov. 25.-Marshal Bish.
OPP, who was stricken with paraly-
sis shortly after his return from
trip to Seattle, is now in a criti-
cal condition
TODD ExoNERATED.
VALDEZ. Nov. 25. The grand
jury which has been investigating
the shooting affray which took place
early this month at Mccarthy has
returned not true bill against A. f.
Todd, the man who did the shooting
Dean Officer, the man who was shot,
admitted to the jury that he was at
fault, and expressed the desire to
see Todd exonerated.
NATIVES GET LAND.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov 25.-
Acting on the recommendation Of
Secretary of the Interior Lane. Presi
dent Wilson has withdrawn a tract
of land fifteen miles square near
Riley camp. on the Kobuk river. In
the Kotzebue sound country North
western Alaska. The reservation
will be used by the bureau of edu-
cation for the benefit of the natives
of that region.
STRETCH REMEMBERED.
SEATTLE, Nov. 26.-In honor OF
his seventy-seventh birthday Captain
r. II. Stretch, assistant secretary OF
the Alaska bureau OF the New Sc
attic Chamber of Commerce, was
presented this afternoon with
jacket by his associates.
Captain Stretch was one Of the men,
bers Of the Alaska excursion two
years ago, and is recognized as an
enthusiastic Alaska booster
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
SPORTS BY
TELEGRAPH
PALZER is SICK.

FNIZCn 10 OWN.
TACOMA, Nov "a. AL Palzer.
who was scheduled to appear here
in fight with Joe Bonds, has been
taken sick and will not be able to
fill his engagement.
WELSH WINS FIGHT.
BOSTON, Nov. 25. - Champion
Freddie Welsh was an easy winner
from Fred Kelie in the twelve-round
contest which was held in this city
last night Welsh broke his right
hand in the eighth round, but he
finished gamely, not informing his
seconds of the accident until after
the fight was over.
LANGFoRD WINS.
LOS ANGELES, Cal, Nov. 60
Harry Wills went out for the count
in the fourteenth round Of his fight
here this afternoon with Sam Lang
ford. During the first seven rounds
Langord was knocked down repeat
eddy, several times for seven and
nine counts, but he finally got next
to himself, and by playing waiting
game finally landed Wills with a
right to the jaw.
Langford was in no danger after
the ninth round.
PETROSkY is WINNER.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26.-The
Murray Petrosky bout, which took
place in this city this afternoon, re-
suited in an easy victory for Pc
trosky Murray was knocked out
in the first round. much to the dis
appointment Of the big crowd pres
ent.
PULLMAN DEFEATED.
SEATTLE, Nov. 26.-The Univer-
sity Of Washington football aggre-
CATION defeated the Pullman college
eleven this afternoon by the over
whelming score of As to 0. The
game, which was snapper than in
dicated by the one-sided score, was
witnessed by an immense crowd.
The field was somewhat heavy.
Brown college defeated the Car
Isle Indians at Providence with a
score of 20 to IA.
At Philadelphia, Cornell took Penn
sylvania down the line with score
of "a to IL.
MERCER AUTO WINS.
CORONA, Nov 26-Eddie Pullen.
driving Mercer, won the annual
road race today in the rec
ord time of hours, rs minutes, 80
seconds. Barney Oldfield, who re-
Gently won first honors in the Los
Angeles to Phoenix race. came in
third today. He drove a Maxwell.
READY FOR GAME.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov 81
The army and navy football elevens
have arrived here and were ON the
gridiron this afternoon, warming up
for the big game which is to be
held tomorrow.
PLANK DROPPED.
CHICAGO. Nov 27-Eddie Plank,
the star pitcher of the Athletics,
will not be seen with the local Fed
eral club next season, according to
an announcement which was made
this afternoon by officials Of the club.
1t is stated that Plank demanded
too much for his services.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
their honeymoon and in the spring
they will go to Ireland.
PRISONER GOES HOME

their honeymoon. and in the spring
they will go to Ireland.
PRISONER GOES HOME.
SALEM. Ore. Nov. 26.-Joe Cas-
sdy, who is serving a life sentence
in the state penitentiary on muir
der charge. spent Thanksgiving with
his family at Canyon City, Governor
West having assumed the RESPONSE
bilty for his safe return to prison.
SENATOR'S SON ARRESTED.
OAKLAND Cal. Nov 26-Milton
Perkins. son OF United States SEN
ator George c. Perkins. spent
Thanksgiving day in Jail because OF
his inability to furnish $3.50 bail.
Young Perkins was arrested late last
night on the charge of driving an
automobile while intoxicated.
BORAH MAY RUN
WASHINGTON ID. c., Nov. 20
The name of Senator William f.
Borah of Idaho, is receiving con
sideration by Republican leaders as
a Presidential possibility of the 1916
campaign.
LAKE FROZEN.
SALT LAKE CITY. Nov 20
Continued cold weather has resulted
in the formation of ice on Great
Salt lake
WILSON AT CHURCH
WILLIAMSTOWN. Mass, Nov IS
President Wilson, accompanied by
his daughter. Mrs Francis Sayre.
attended the Thanksgiving service at
the Episcopal church today. and
Joined heartily in the singing OF IA
milar old hymns.
TEDDY WINS POINT.
ALBANY. \. Y. Nov. 26.-The
appellate court has granted Colonel
Roosevelt a change of venue in the
libel suit which was instituted
against the former President by
Boss Barnes.
TROOPS RETURN.
GALVESTON. Tex. Nov. 26.-The
transports carrying Brigadier- General
Funston and the American troops
which were with drawn from Vera
Cruz arrived here today The troops
will disembark tomorrow
FUNSTON TO REST.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. Nov. 27.--
General Frederick Funston, who has
Just returned from Vera Cruz, has
been granted two months leave OF
0bsence, beginning December l.
WILSON MAKES PROTEST.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Nov Of
President Wilson has communicated
unofficially with the representatives
OF the United States in the belliger-
ent nations of Europe, protesting
against the dropping of bombs on
unfortified towns occupied only by
non-combatants.
MAUNA LOA ERUPTs.
HONOLULU, Nov. 81. After n
long period of inactivity, the great
crater of Mauna Loa is again In
violent eruption Arrivals from the
vicinity of the crater state that
great streams of molten lava are
pouring down the side of the noun
tain causing general alarm among
the natives in that neighborhood.
ROBS MAYORS HOME.
CLEVELAND. o.. Nov. 81.
nervy burglar entered the home OF
Mayor Baker this afternoon and,
brandishing revolver in the face of
Mrs. Baker, compelled her to sur
render all her jewelry valued at sew
eral thousand dollars. He made his
escape from the house with the loot.
but was captured later in the after
noon and all the jewelry was recov~
cred.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Saturday

War news today proved to be of
little Importance as far as the oper-
ations on the east and west battle
fields are concerned. 1t seems,
however, that a large force of Brit
ish troops is being rushed to France,
though the only mention of them is
in regard to their landing at Havre,
and it is not stated where they
will be sent.
The fact that just recently Lord
Kitchener had announced that he
had fully 125O,OOO new troops to
send to the continent, has left the
impression that the new men ar
irving at Havre comprise the army
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Miss Hatch Bride
At I retty Wedding

At the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hatch, on
Ninth avenue, Miss Eliza Picton
Hatch was married to Byron Charles
Mitchell last Tuesday evening, the
ceremony being performed by the
Rev. J, J. Patton of st. James Metho-
dist church. The attendants were
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Parkin.
The ceremony was performed un-
der bell of holly in the parlor,
which was decorated in blue and
white. Only a limited number of
intimate friends We're present. but
there was an interesting lot OF at
tractive presents.
The bride is one of Fairbanks
most popular young ladies', and is a
graduate Of the local high school.
Mr. Mitchell is employed in the fire
department. They will be at home
to their friends at their residence
on Seventh avenue, between Cush-
man and Turner streets.
Six days printing OF postage
stamps placed end to end would
reach from New York to San Fran
ciscoS
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Fahy Strikes Pay
On Happy Greek

John Fahy has struck what he be-
lieves will be found to be good
pay streak on Happy creek. 1t Is
reported that at the bottom Of a
shaft 147ft. deep he has struck five
feet Of dirt which will go as much
as ten cents to the pan.
When heard from a few days ago,
Mr. Fahy had done no drifting and
did not know the extent of the pay
streak, but he is optimistic, and
thinks he has good thing. Mr.
Fahy spent much of last summer in
Chisana, and after he returned he
expressed the belief that he could
find better pay near Fairbanks than
in the Chisana district.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Mrs. Smith, Mayor S
Wife, Improving

Mrs. Murray Smith, wife of Fair
banks mayor, has written to her
husband that she is improving since
going Outside for medical treatment
She and her little son are staying
with friends in Wisconsin.
In the letter written by Mrs. Smith.
she states that c. E. Allen, who left
Fairbanks to go to Mayo Brothers
for treatment, was informed after
he reached the hospital that he
was suffering with cancer of the
stomach and could not be cured,
as the disease had advanced too far.
Upon receiving the information, he
went to California, and is not ex-
pected to live long
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
THE SITUATION
IN OLD MEXICO
FUNSTON LEAVING.

VERA CRUZ, Nov. 23-Pursuant
TO instructions received from Wash
ington yesterday. General Funston
established his headquarters on the
transport Christobal this morning.
and the American troops which have
been in charge of this city during
the past several months are now
embarking on the several transports
which were sent here to take them
home. General Funston will take
with him approximately s1,O00.OOO
which was collected in customs by
the American authorities This
money, together with the records
government until a stable govern
ment is established by the Mexicans.
AS the outposts moved toward the
city they were followed closely by
the Constitutionalists, and the Car
rama forces are now practically in
charge Of affairs here.
cUBANS IN FEAR.
VERA CRUZ. Nov. 23-The de-
parture of the American troops has
filled Cuban residents of this city
with fear. They are afraid that they
will not receive fair treatment when
the Mexicans assume charge again.
VILLA DEFEATS cARRANZA.
Ell PASO. Nov. est is reported
here this afternoon that General
Villa has defeated the Carranza
forces which are trying to prevent
an advance on the Mexican capital.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov pa
Advices received from Vera Cruz
this afternoon state that General
Carranza is now headed for that city
with the expectation Of making his
headquarters there. He is expected
either tomorrow or Thursday. The
Mexican flag Is now flying over the
city in the place Of the Stars and
Stripes. which was hauled down yes
terday upon the departure OF the
American troops.
General Agular, Constitutionalst
leader. Is in charge of affairs at
Vera Cruz, and everything is orderly
in consequence Of his announcement
that he would execute anyone caught
looting or otherwise disturbing the
peace.
Nothing has been heard from Mex
leo City today and dispatches from
various points indicate that the CAPT
tai is entirely cut off from the out
side world. 1t is understood, how
ever. that Villas entrance into the
city will be unopposed.
Hundreds of refugees departed
from Vera Cruz when the American
troops embarked.
VILLA TO HAVE CHARGE.
Ell PASO. Nov 25.-According to
advices from lula. General Villa,
who is stationed there with some
of his troops, will march into Mexico
City today to take charge Of affairs
there.
ZAPATA IN CITY.
MEXICO CITY. Nov. 25.-When
General Blanco, with his forces. left
Mexico City yesterday, the bandit
Zapata. at the head of his followers,
entered the city. The police of the
city were Immediately stripped Of
their arms, and Immediately whole
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
/ which Lord Kitchener smoke

4 which Lord Kitchener spoke
In report from London. a cor
respondent to a London newspaper
states that when the full details of
the Russian victory in Poland are
Hade known. they will astonish the
world
In dispatch from Paris it is
stated that the German emperor has
complimented General Won linden
berg for his services in Poland. The
report adds that these compliments
were expressed previous to the recent
Russian victories there.
From Berlin. by way of Amster-
dam, comes the report that the
Turks are sending $4,000 troops I'M
der the direction Of Izzet Pasha to
the Suez canal
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-30
Waterfront Plans
To Be Unclaimed

Work of bulk-heading the water
front below the Pioneer dock is to
be carried on without any change in
the plans. This was agreed upon by
the members of the council at their
meeting last Monday night.
The original plans for the work
required that the trees to be used
for the work were to be no less than
six inches In diameter at the base,
but after the contract was let. It
was asserted that as the kind of
trees required were not plentiful
within a reasonable distance from the
city, it would be cheaper to reduce
the size required. The matter was
argued at some length at the coun-
Gil meeting before twas finally de-
cided to let the original specified
tions hold good.