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Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
MEN ARRESTED AS
 SUSPECTED TRAIN ROBBERS

Seattle, March 26-Because a man dying in a Canadian hospital confessed to the facts, warrants have been issued for Henry Mathews and Harry Ball charged with having killed three passengers when they held up the Great Northern train near Samish. Wash, recently. Both men are wanted for other crimes, and both are well known ex-convicts with long criminal rec ords
 The wounded man who was the means whereby the discovery of the real culprits was made was pal of the other two men, and on the occasion of the train robbery was wounded by the conductor who was killed by either Ball or Mathews. The man was admitted to the General hospital in Victoria, where it was found that a bullet wound badly poisoned was slowly killing the man. Efforts to save him did not pre- vent his case exciting the suspicious of the police and when it was announced that he was dying they succeeded in securing from him the confession which implicated the other two men.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
SERIOUS FIRE
 AT DIS. OTTER

Fire broke out on Tuesday night in the restaurant operated by MT. and Mrs Al Morris at Discovery, and in short space of time the building and contents were entirely consumed. The fire, which IS sup posed to have started in a defective hue, was confined to the one building, and al though neighborlng structures were some what scorched none received serious dam age.
 MT. and Mrs Morris had but recently started in business, and their loss IS se- we're one.
 Sam Bayles, who was in the city yester- day, IS profuse in his praise of the splendid work done by the volunteer fire fighters at Discovery He said that it was most re markable that the entire town was not de stroyed, and nothing but the valiant efforts of the bucket brigade and an act of Provi- dence prevented 1t.
 The fire started about midnight, and at the first alarm scores of men rushed to the scene and rendered every assistance pos sibe in stemming the ravages of the flames. Fortunately there was no wind and the fire was confined to the one building The volunteers mounted the adjoining building and succeeded by the use of blankets and plenty of water in saving it, although 1t had caught fire. The men worked in the intense heat without finching.
 When the contlagration was at it's height it seemed that nothing could save the town, and the business men and citizens generally began the work of moving their goods to places of safety. They were greatly elated that their losses consisted of nothing more than the time and labor of replacing and rearranging their goods.
 The loss will fall heavily on MT. and Mrs Morris, as there was no insurance. It is understood that they will rebuild and reopen for business in short time
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
Story of the Crime

The murder of Rosenthal fcr which the four men paid the extreme "Hlty, oc- cured early in the morning ot July i6, 1912 and the whole country was aroused by the boldness of the crime Rosenthal was called out of the cafe of the Metropole hotel, on West Forty third street, a hundred feet from the heart of Broadway. and shot to death.
 Rosenthal who was an East Side gam bier, had gone before magistrate few days previous and made an affidavit charg ing oppression against certain police otfi- cals, and asking for their arrest. The re- quest was denied but the newspapers print ed the story of Rosenthals visit and an interview with him. He made charges against the police, declaring that a heuten- ant of police was a partner in the gam bling house conducted by hun, and shared in the profits of the house
 On the afternoon preceding the murder District Attorney Whitman made an ap- pointment with Rosenthal to go over all the evidence with him the following morn ing. Rosenthal did not keep the appoint ment In executing the affidavit he had unwittingly signed his own death warrant.
 On July 29 Jack Rose gambler and a collector of graft for Lieutenant Becker :; "Bridgie" Weber another gambler, and Harry ValIon, all accomplices in the mur- der, gave themselves up and confessed un- der promise of immunity. Lieutenant Becker and the four men just executed were arrested as result of ths confession, and after a sensational trial were convicted
 The trial disclosed how Becker had sent for Rose and told him that RosenthaI was getting dangerous and hat "he must be stopped" Becker had Id hlm to get some of Jack" Zehgs gang and have Ro- senthal "croaked' Rose fixed up the job with Nallon and Weber who had money They arranged d cold-blooded compact with four of ZeHgs gang to kill Rosenthal.
 The trial of Becker resulted in his con viction and sentence to death. He has re gently been granted new trial by the court of appeals.
 The trial of the four gunmen- Frank Muller alias "Whitey" Lewis, Frank Cir ofco, alias "Dago Frank; Louis Rosen- berg, alias Lefty Louie" and Harry Horo- witz, alias "Gyp the Blood, commenced on November 8, 1913, and on November 19 after but twenty minutes dehberaton, all four were found guilty.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
Ball Arrested in CalQarY

Calgary, March 26-Harry Ball was ar. rested on the streets of this city this even ing on instructions from Seattle and Van couver, B. C., police, and is now being held pending the arrivals of the United States officers with warrants and extradition papers.
 Ball was completely surprised when taken to the police station, and denies that there is particle of justification for the arrest He says that he has not been in Seattle for many months, and does not know where Mathews is Ball claims that it IS a putup job on the part of the British Columbia police, who have sus- pected but could not prove any crimes against them.
 The fact remains however, that 1t is positively known that Ball came recently from British Columbia, where he was traced as far as the American boundary line. He answers perfectly the description of one of the robbers, while the dying man answers the description of another.
 The general belief is that Ball has been rightly incriminated by his pal.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
VALUABLE FURS LOCATED
 AND THIEF CONFESSES

Fairbanks, March 24.-A wire to the narshals office received today from Seattle announces the fact that the valuable silver grav fox skins stolen last summer from Hal Bailey the Third avenue merchant, have been recovered. William Mallan for merly of this city, has been taken into GUS todv, charged with the theft of the hides, and that he has confessed. The arrest was made by Deputy Marshal Joseph F. War ren, who had all of the data sent him by the local officials, consisting of descrlpnons and photographs of the furs
 The prisoner will probably be brought back to Fairbanks to stand trial
 The skins were taken from Mir Bailey store in August, 1913. They were valued at about $2,0O0. Mr. Bailey suspected Nal Ian, and started in pursuit in an automo- bile. He passed Mallan and companion on the trail, and Malan passed Bailey while the merchant was asleep at road house.
 The chase was continued and Bailey caught up with Mallan about thirty miles from Fairbanks. Mallan denied all knowl- edge fo the theft and offered to let MT. Bailey search his pack, This Mr. Bailey de
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
PORT TOWNSEND'S MAYOR
 IGNORED BY KING HAAKON

Port Townsend Wash, March 19-Os- car klocker, mayor of Port Townsend, re- ceived word recently from Norwegian Am bassador Bryn at Washington that he has been knighted by King Haakon of Norway and is formally dubbed a Knight of St. Olaf. This high honor comes to Klocker in recognition of his many years service to the throne of Norway in the United States, Australia and several European countries The Order of St Olaf IS one of the highest honors conferred by the Nor wegian government,
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
THE CORONA TEMPERAMENT
Douglas Island News)

Again the people of Cordova have, it is said, made of themselves a spectacle, Cor dova first won distinction by holding coal party, casting few tons of Canadian coal into the sea and then burning up the wires with accounts of the thrilling event. Now seven members of the Alaska legislature have been hanged in efhgy by the angry mob and the story of their rage has been heralded to a curious world This s all very spectacular and sad, but the day is past when the sensible, serious people of the world are impressed by such sudden mysteries. The contempt which the Cor dovans share with many others for the seven senators may best be expressed by the ballot.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
FOUR .GUNME,I
 ELECTROCOTED
tBy Wireless to The Pioneer)

Sing Sing, N. r., April 13- Frank Nul- Ter, Frank Cirifco, Louis Rosenber' and Harry Horowitz, the four ''gnnmen" who were convicted of the murde' of Herman Rosenthal, the New York gambler, were electrocuted today in the state prison here Frank Cirifco made complete confession, but claimed he had nothing to do with the actual killing.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
JOHNNY 3ALLAluE SMELLS A 1IICE''
tBy Wireless to The Ploneer)

Seate April 6-ohn Baaine, the Seward Alaska, booster, who has been Washington of railroad legislation has created something of here by the public that the Alaska bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce oed by the Guggenhems He that the Guggenhem syndicate erdeavored to have okers inserted the Alaska railroad bill while
 was pending before congress- and that the representatives o the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. who Washington supposedly lobbying the interests of the b assisted them their efforts
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
WILL GIVE NO PREFERENTIAL RATES
(By Wireless to The Ptoncer)

Seattle April 6-Since the sale of the Northern Navigation ComDnys business and equipment the White Pass Yukon Rail- way Company have been to the effect the transfer will have Alaskan transportation matters Rmors have been circulated the effect that rebate had been entered into for the benefit of the Northern Commercial Company and at rest these rumo the White Pass today announced that will no rebates or preferential Its tariff schedule will be issued shorty
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
NOTICE

The owner of the dog rented by Captain John Worth for a trip to Takotna, said dog being described as black, with white feet aged, is hereby notified that he IS being cared for at our expense, and that from this date such expense will be charged against the rental
 NORTHERN COMMERCIAL co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
PUGILlST OWEN MORAN DYING OF CONSUMPTION
(By Wireless to The Ploneer)

London, April 17-Owen Moran, Eng lands famous lightweight pugllst, is dying at his home in Birmingham of consumption Moran is nearly 30 years of age, and has been in the pugilistic game for the past fourteen years.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18

clined to do, having become convinced that his suspicious were groundless.
 When arrested in Seattle Mallan was try ing to dispose of the hides. He told War ren that when he discovered Bailey was on his trail last fall he cached the skins in woodpile, and returned during February of this year and secured them.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
JOHN JOHNSON WINS IN NOME'S
 ANNUAL D0G-K G-KILLING CONTEST

stations along the race course experenced bEzzards and 20 below zero weather. The weather IS moderating this morning.
 All the teams left Timber early this morning Johnson at 4:20, Aver at 4:3O, Seppala at 40, and Allan at 1 :47, All the teams passed Council in fine condition, but were making slow time on account of the heavy trail Johnson and Aver passed Council at sos, Seppala at $50, Allan at S:30 and the race IS on.
 seppala Meets With Accident
 Nome, April 14, 5:O4 ?. m.-Last night while lost near Bluff City Seppala went over two cliffs and today discovered that four of his dogs were injured. It is re ported that he has dropped out of the race, but will proceed to Telephone to take the place of a helper who was badly bitten by 8 dog.
 Johnson Has Slight Lead
 Nome April 15, l1:1l 8. m.-The racers reached Candle, the halfway station this morning as follows: Johnson at 3 :54, did not stop, but went back to Gold Run; Aver at 5l; Allan at , :35 15. Allan and Aver both stopped at Candle.
 On the Home Stretch
 Nome April 15, ;55 p, m.-Ayer left Candle this morning at S:55. He was carry ing one dog that was in poor shape; the other dogs of the team and himself were in good condition When Allan reached Candle he had three dogs running loose and one in the sled Johnson's famous leader, Kolma, was loose when he reached Candle, but for the homeward-b bound run he was put the lead Allan left Candle this morning at 10 .07.
 Johnson Wins
 Nome, April l7, 10 a. m.-JohnBon reached Nome last evening at 6 6;03 ;45, thereby winning first place in the 1914 sweepstakes. His time was Sl :O3 ;45- John son was received in this city by the entire population of Nome and the creeks amid much enthusiasm.
 In the opinion of many dog fanciers the accompllshment of Johnson's team proves the superiority of Siberian dogs over all other breeds for long distance racing
 Veteran Allan Gets Ovation
 Nome, April l7, sos p. m,-Nhen Scotty Allan, the veteran racer, reached this city this morning, at 3 :26 40, the en- tire population was in the vicinity of the goal to give him an ovation. Six dogs of his team were running loose.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
DEATH OF A PIONEER
 AT HIS HOME IN JUNEAU
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)

Juneau, April 17-Colonel William Vim, pioneer business man of this city, agent of the Red Diamond Gold Mining Company, and owner of the John Brown and Peggy mines, died at his home here of some of Juneau's most valuable busl- ness property.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
POLAR EXPLORATION IS
 NO LONGER POPULAR
lRy Wireless to The Pioneer)

Christiana Norway, April l6-Explorer Amundsen, fo Northwest passage fame, has been compelled to announce the abandon ment of his proposed polar expedition be cause he is unable to raise sufficient funds to finance the enterprise
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18

Peter Wirren, the blacksmith, who has been trapping on the lower Iditarod river during the past winter, has arrived in town and will immediately commence work at his trade for the Pioneer Machine Shop.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
ATLAN FLEET
 ORDERED TO MEXICO
(By Wireless 10 The Ploneerl

Washington April l5-Order sent this morning to the commander of the Atlantic fleet of the United States proceed immediately the port Tampco Mexico and arrival there to send boat to the with demand tor the Mexican to be notified that he refuses comply with the request within hours from the Atlantic fleet of battle ships will be landed the port with orders capture the Mexican fed forces and barracks Should the American with any resistance the fleet will lombard the city.
 Huerta Ready for Intervention
 It generally believed this city by people who have been closely watching the Mexican situation that Dictator uerta ready for intervention
 Cause of the Presidents Action
 Washington April 6-Ihe immediate for the Presidents action ordering warsh proceed lampco to compel the garrison salute the American flag the arrest of from the Doph who ashore purchase gasoline They later released
 The President asserts that the amplco insult only one o many that has occurred recently.
 Orders have also been issued for the blockade the Pacific coast of Mexico.
 Wireless ades state that the fleet of warhps will reach Tm pico within days.
 Agrees to Comply With Demand
 President Wilson late this afternoon instructed Charge dAfare Ohaughnessy tell President ua that he accepts the aers offer salute the American flag providing the American s return ing the salute come to stand This will end the unless dsap prova the agreement should from Mexico the United States Not than will be accepted the President
 The Atlantic fleet its southwark and will main at Tapico until the salute really made if less than uertas personality be the only thing which might a hitch.
 Leaves to Join Fleet
 New York; April l6-The battehp Louisiana left this afternoon for the Mexican
 Assistant Secretary of Navy to Go
 San Francisco April 6Asstan Secretary of the Navy Roose vet who the city present. expects south the first bat l. a.l.-Io+ +lo of
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
NEW COUNCIL
 NOW ON JOB

The outgoing town council met or Wednesday evening last at the fire hall transacted routine business, allowed out standing bills and adjourned sine die, and within a few minutes afterward the new council had been organized and assumed the management of the city's affairs for the ensuing term.
 By unanimous vote Claude Baker was re selected mayor and Bert Meyers munici pal clerk, and the following committees were appointed:
 Fre-H Henry O. Roden, J. C. Currin and Joseph H. Smith.
 Finance Holmes, A. E. Maltby and H. H. Porter.
 Streets Joseph H. Smith, H, H. Porter and John Holmes.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18

Mir and Mrs Isadore Bayles were the hest end hostess at an enjoyable dinner and card party last Sunday evening.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
MICHIGAN COPPER MINERS ABANDON STRIKE
tBy Wireless to The Ploneer)

Hancock Mich April 6-By vote of the miners unions the district has been determined abandon the disastrous strike which has been effect here last uy The will report for work immediately.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
WICK" INTRODUCES
 NEW ALASKAN BILL
(By Wireless to The Ploneer)

Washington April l6In the house yesterday Delegate lanes Wckersham introduced bill providing for the creation of Alaska development board which shall administer the public lands and e affairs of the territory that handled by different u of the department the national capital The bill ves that the board shall of five members to be formed o the and and three other members who be bona hde residents of Alaska The bill also provides tor the appointment of attorney general for the territory salary o $6 GOO year.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18

The Postofice News Stands magazines and periodicals will now be found OF sale at Hurst Bros cigar store.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18

Charles Denton, in charge of the refriger- ator barge Trinder, arrived in the city Fri day.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
RUSTGARD WILL RESIGN
 AS DISTRICT ATTORNEY
lRY Wireless 10 The plOneerl

(By Wireless to The Ploneer) Juneau, April 17.-It IS announced in this city that District Attorney Rustgard will resign hls position, to take effect in June next.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18

Just received-large assortment Howard watches, the best made. J. L. SALE, Lead ing Jeweler
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
lBy Wireless to The Pioneer

by W tf'itSS ip Ilt L'I4''i
 Nome April 1.-The annual All-AlaSka Sweepstakes dog race starts on Monday morning next at o'clock, with four en- tries-Allan x Darling, Allan driver; Fred Aver, manager of the Wild Goose Mining Company, self driver; John Johnson, self driver; Leonard Seppala, self driver. John son and Seppala will drive Siberian dog teams, and Allan and Aver will drive mixed bird-dog teams The teams will av- craze about sixteen dogs each.
 During the past year Seppala has been maintaining kennels in this city for racing dogs for the polar expedition of Explorer Amundsen, which, 1t was supposed, would leave here next summer.
 Aver will drive several of the dogs which were in Delzene's winning team last year Delzene not entering this season.
 At this time the weather and trails are perfect, and all previous betting records were broken.
 Miss Barbara Meister, daughter of the post hospital surgeon at Fort Davis, was elected queen of the racing season, and also official starter of the race. The cleo ton of queen raised s1,SO0 towards the purse.
 The total purse amounts to s2,750, di- vided as follows: First team, 60 per cent of purse; second team, 25 per cent; third team, 15 per cent.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
To Aid in Survey of Alaskan Waters

Senator Pondexer of Washington has introduced resolution the senate appropang the of $0OO0 purchase equipment to be used in the survey of the off the Alaskan
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
Financial Report

The financial report submitted and ap- proved showed that there had been received during the year from all sources tota! of S9,O322l and that there was a cash bal ance on hand of $1,99O5S The total re sources of the city. including cash, real estate and an unpaid claim, amour. to s2,164.3S, as compared with resources at the eorn...o,lc, ia>qnt f the past fiscal year of S212l5, which comprised s126.35 in cash and an unpaid claim of SS5S0.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18

Location Notices at Pioneer office.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
Would Prosecute Seal Killers

Representative John Rotherme of Pennsylvania chairman of the committee appointed several months ago investigate the seal industry Alaska and its adjacent islands, submitted report yes
 ay which the strongly recommends that the attorney general of the United States start proceedings aganst the North American Commercial Company and its agents who the held responsible for the killing of the seal herds of the Prbof islands, The investigating committees report also charges that the agents for the government collision with the defendant company
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18

Loca ation Notices at Pioneer office
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
Assistant Secretary of Navy to Go

San Francisco April 6Assstan Secretary of the Navy Roose ve who the city present. expects south the hrst bat hps arriving the way blockade the coast of Mexico less his plans are counermanded from Washington.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
The Start

Nome, April 13.-Johnson was the first starter in the race this morning. followed by Aver, Seppala and Allan, who left one minute apart All the time was taken as g o'clock sharp. Weather IS blustery, snow ing, and ten-mie wind is blowing Press reports state that blizzards prevailed over the entire peninsula yesterday, but 1t was calm here until this morning. At Solomon the thermometer is above zero; at Coun- ciI, 14 below, with no wind; at Candle, F below, cloudy, with slight wind. All dogs and drivers are in fine shape. Aver and Seppala are driving fourteen dogs each, Al Ian is driving sixteen dogs and Johnson eighteen.
 Racers Storm-Bound
 Nome, April IA, II :26 a. m.-Seppala, after passing Topkok, wandered into Bluff City. The other entrants becoming alarmed at bis continued absence in the blizzard then prevailing, sent searching party for the missing racer. After a long search the party located Seppala and guided him to Timber, arriving there at midnight, where they found Aver, Allan and Johnson, all bound in blizzard at 20 below zero. During last night Council and other
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
Johnson Wins
Veteran Allan Gets Ovation

Nome, April l7, sos ?, m.-When Scotty Allan, the veteran racer, reached this city this morning, at 3 :26 40, the en tire population was in the vicinity of the goal to give him an ovation, Six dogs of his team were running loose
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-04-18
Seppala Meets With Accident
Johnson Has Slioht Lead

Nome, April 15, l1:11 8. m-The racers reached Candle the halfway station this morning as follows: Johnson at :5+, did not stop but went back to Gold Run; Aver at 8 :51; Allan at 5 :35 :15, Allan and Aver both stopped at Candle.