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Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
IS NOW A SOLDIER
 OF RUSSlA'S GEAR

News of the big war was given tinge of local interest last Wednesday when the bulletins announced that Harry Buhro, for merly we'll lknown prospector of Interior Alaska, had been pressed into the military service of the czar of Russia, and was seek ing to be released.
 Buhro had been in this part of Alaska for several years prior to his departure for Russia last fall. He had several mining interests in the Aniak mining district, and it is learned that he had disposed of them to Luther Hess of Fairbanks a short time before he left.
 He was seen in Berlin Germany, last win ter by Dr. Heinrich Wortmann also for merly of this camp who was informed by Buhro that he had recently had his Russian political disabilities removed through the influence of sister, and that he intended to leave shortly for prospecting trip into the interior of Siberia
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
SAMPLES WATER FRONT
 HAS DISASTROUS FIRE

Seattle, July 31-Fire last night de stroyed the Grand Trunk railway dock and the West Seattle ferry slip and did heavy damage to the Coleman dock. Many per sons were cut off in their offices during the progress of the fire and were for time in great danger. One man, name unknown, perished, and the baggage and personal ef- fleets of 130 passengers of the steamer Far ragut, which was about to sail for San Francisco, were burned. The offices of the Pacific Alaska Navigation Company, the Kosmos line and other steamship offices were destroyed. The damage will reach S1,00O,O00.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
CITY OF THE FUTURE
 TO HAVE OVERHEAD WALKS

Duluth, Minn., July 2o.-"The city of the future" was described at the convention of the National Association of Building Own CTS and Managers here today.
 Graphic pictures of skyscrapers connected by an elevated system of sidewalks across the street levels, ventilated with washed air and heated like the buildings of the ancient Romans, with radiators in the walls, were drawn by the speakers
 Building owners and managers conceded that 1t was difficult to make skyscrapers pay, as elevator space and increased cost of maintenance for each succeeding story are problems that have defed the genius of architects
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
MARSHAL'S OFFICE WARNS
 AGAINST CARELESS SHOOTING

Owing to the number of complaints re- gently made at the marshals office in this city, Deputy Marshal H. P. sheppard has caused the following notice to be posted in conspicuous places in the outskirts of the town:
 'Iditarod, Alaska Aug. fl, 1914. "To Whom It May Concern:
 "Inasmuch as there are at this season of the year many persons, including women and children, picking berries through the woods and other unfrequented places, and also boating on the river, all persons are hereby warned and forbidden to in any manner recklessly shoot or discharge any frearm so as to endanger life or limb of any person in or near the town of lditarod,
 "L. T. ERWIN,
 Limited States Marshal" "Bv H. P. SHEPPARD Deputy"
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
POPULAR COUPLE
 TO BE MARRIED

On Wednesday next, August 19, at the home of the bride in Flat City, Mrs, Selma Swanson, the widely-known and popular proprietor and manager of the Grand hotel, will become the bride of George Mutchler.
 On Wednesday evening at o'clock the happy couple will hold reception at the Grand hotel to which all their numerous friends in the precinct are invited. There will be good music, and dancing will be in dulged in later in the evening, after their legions of friends have had ample oppor- tunity to extend congratulations. The Plo- neer also has lurking idea that there will be something good to eat placed before the guests at the proper time, as the bride enjoys a most enviable reputation as pro ducer of fine banquets.
 We will make it point to have more to say about this wedding next week.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
TAKOTNA ROADHOUSE
 CHANGES OWNERSHIP

A late arrival from Takotna informs The Pioneer that Captain J, H, Mclean, the old time river skipper, who has been a resident of the Innoko camp for the past six years, has recently purchased the Cummings road house at Takotna and is now making many improvements about the premises. This will be cheerful news for "El CapitanS' many acquaintances who will be in that vicinity during the coming winter, and they all well know that there is always the best of everything and plenty of good cheer around his comfortable and homelike fire side
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
LITTLE GIRL HAS
 PAINFUL ACCIDENT

While at play with her older sister about 5:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon, little Katherine, the 6-yearold daughter of MT. and Mrs Guy Austin, fell from the wood rack on large sled that is loafng in the rear of the family home in this city, and cisocated her arm The bone of the fore arm was pushed upward for some distance causing painful injury. Dr, H. E. Aurln ger, the physician who arrived in camp this week, was summoned from Flat City, and set the injured arm, it being necessary to use anesthetics.
 The little sufferer was resting easily this morning and doing as well as could be ex pected.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
LOCAL HUNTSMEN LAUNCH
 NEW GASOLINE BOAT

A new gasoline boat-the property of Henry Weir, John Holmes and Ramps Peterson-was launched early this week, and since then several try-out trips have been made up and down the river. The vessel is about thirty feet over all of gen erous beam, well built with Outside lumber, and equipped with fine fourteen horse power engine The construction is the handiwork of Mir. Weir, and IS an effort that shipwright would be proud of. The boat will be used on hunting and fishing excursions by the owners.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
WANT WANDERERS
 TO WRITE HOME

The chief of police of Fernie, B. C., in a letter ot the mayor of Iditarod, makes in quiry for Frank Mancuse Frank has not written his wife and family for fifteen months past. Before that time he wrote regularly, and his relatives fear that some thing has happened to him.
 The mayor is also in receipt of letter from William L. Hughes, an attorney of Lorain, O., inquiring for Biagio Marrone, an Italian. Biagio's signature is wanted on a document of some character.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
UNITED STATES INSPECTORS
 OF HULLS AND BOILERS HERE

Thomas P. Deering, inspector of hulls, and Thomas E. Kell, inspector of boilers, constituting the United States board of in spectors of marine vessels, arrived in the city from Fairbanks this morning on their annual inspection tour. While here they will inspect several vessels of the river fleet, and also pass upon applications for licenses. They expect to conclude their labors here tomorrow and proceed immediately to St. Michael J. A. Desio, secretary of the board, accomnanies them.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
REPRESENTATIVES, TICKLED
 AT MEMBERS FRANKNESS

Washington, July 2O-Members of the house laughed today as leave of absence was formally granted to Representative Joseph B. Thompson of Oklahoma "to pros ecute his campaign for the Democratic nom ination for congress" It was the first time on record that congressman had been so frankly liberal in presenting a re- quest for leave Important business" and "illness" are the stock language.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
H. E. AURINGER, M. D.,

Formerly of New York, has opened an of flee for the purpose of practicing medicine and surgery at Flat City, in the Yukon Gold Company's cabin, opposite the postotfice. He will be in Iditarod, when weather per mits, on Tuesday and Friday afternoons, and may be consulted at the Mcdonald hotel between and o'clock. In cases of emer- gency he can readily be reached by tele- phone
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IF
General Engagement in Progress

LONDON-A heavy and general engage ment is now in progress at Tirlemont, The
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
STEAMER WHITE SEAL
 MAKING GOOD TIME

The independent steamer White Seal was reported at Ruby yesterday morning at , o'clock, and should arrive at Dikeman not later than Sunday evening, August l6. The Seal has been making excellent time on her present trip, and in all probability will leave for Fairbanks about next Wednesday, the 18th
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15

PARIS Transports conveyed by two warships and three cruisers land 2, 600 Brit ish soldiers on French soil at Ostend, Calais and Dunkirk The entire force will be rushed to Numir to aid the French to fight the German forces. This force is only an advance guard of the main force, which will be landed within the next two days.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
France Declares War on Austria

PARIS-It si officially announced that France has broken diplomatic relations with Austria Hungary, and has declared war.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
SATURDAY, AUGUST
Armistice Refused

BRUSSELS armistice has been de- nied and the Germans have resumed fight ing at Liege.
 King Albert has taken command of the Belgian soldiers The Belgian loss is 5000 during the present fighting and the German loss 3S,G00.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT
 RESTORED TO MEXICAN PEOPLE
(By Wireless 10 The Pioneer)

Washington August 3The department has received ad vices from Mexico City stating that the fedea have evacuated that place. and that the control of all departments of the Mexican government Francisco Cabaa who acting vona president after Dictator uera fled the country Vera Cruz Prior his selection provisional president CabaJa was the chief of the court o MeMco and he considered one of the abest jurists of the republic
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
GERMAN FLEET REPORTED IN BAD FIX


brother Prince Won Bueow the had killed in the battle Lege
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
GENERAL MANAGER OF
 YUKON GOLD COMPANY HERE

o. B. Perry of New York, general man ager of the Yukon Gold Company, arrived on the Prairie Bell early this morning. MT Perry is supposed to be on tour of inspec ton of the company's property throughout the North. He is accompanied by his sec retary, M. A- Hudson.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
WARNS US AGAINST
 TALKING TOO MUCH

Washington Aug 14-For the second time durin the past days owing the intense excitement cities of the United States the progress of the European President Woodrow W has deemed necessary the people of America fran from animated discussion of the Old World troubles The Pes dent expresses the opinion that benefits could possibly from such and animated dpue and that the interests of neutral nation would best be served by such restraint.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
MRS, WILSON BURIED AT OLD SOUTHERH HOME
(By Wireless to The Pioneerl

Washington Aug 4The funeral services the remains of Mrs Woodrow Wilson held privately this city last Monday, only the family and relatives being present. special train the and family left the city immediately after the for Rome Ga the birthplace of the deceased where she will be n- tered.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
FAIRBANKS POLITICIANS SAY
 CONVENTION WAS A JOKE"
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)

Fairbanks, Aug l2-At the Democratic territorial convention held Skagway last week. at which Charles Bnne of Valdez nominated for congressional delegate Joe Baxter of the city elected chairman of the Democratic territorial committee and Rhine hart Roth and Fred Martin of Fairbanks made members of the territorial for the Fourth division Among the po of all parties this city the Democratic convention cond red ''oke
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
MONDAY, AUGUST 10
German Successes

LONDON-The report is confirmed that the Germans have taken all Notifications and the city of Liege, also occupying De- Coursay. Troops have been warned against committing excesses, under penalty of se- were punishment. Between three and four thousand Belgian prisoners were taken.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
BeIeians Parade With Trophies

ROTTERDAM-Th Ninth Belgian reg ment paraded through Antwerp, each sol dier carrying German helmet on his bay onet, showing victory.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Servians Invading Austria

NISH-No Austrians are left in Servia According to war office announcement they have been repulsed everywhere. The Servians are now invading Austria.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
FngIand Declares War on Austria

LONDON Britain has formally declared war against Austria Hungary.
 The strength of the British naval forces in the Mediterranean sea are unknown, nothing having been made public since the WAT hegan
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Kaiser Is fingered

BERLIN-The kaiser, angered at the re fusal of an armistice, IS rushing 10000 sol diers toward Liege.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Charge Germans With Barbarities

BRUSSELS Belgians charge the Germans with killing wounded soldiers and t0rturipg civilians
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Night Attack Fails

BRUSSELS night attack by the Ger mans trying to break the French and Bel gian front failed after fierce fighting, with heavy losses on both sides.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Will Not Stop Reservists

WASHINGTON-Th government an nounces that 1t will not stop French, Brit ish or German reservists from returning home
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Japan Joins British and French

Japan has agreed to join with the British and French fleets in attacking the German fleet off Tsingtchau.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15

Charley Worden returned from his camp on the upper Iditarod river Tuesday
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15

Cyril Wood was passenger for Dikeman on the Prairie Bell last Tuesday evening.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Forts Holding Out We'll

The bombardment of Liege continues to- day, the forts holding out we'll.
 The Germans are rushing heavy cannon forward.
 It is reported that the Germans in the
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Germans Lose Heavily

PARIS-A furious battle is under way near West Luxembourg between the Ger mans and French. The Germans have been driven back with heavy losses
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15

Chile imports more than one hundred thousand cattle annually from Argentine.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
French Prisoners at Berlin

BERLIN-One hundred and twenty French officers and HOO soldiers captured at Mulhausen and 1000 taken in the fight ing around Longway arrived today.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
TUESDAY, AUGUST II
Germans Repulsed

LONDON-Both Belgian and French cavalry have repulsed the attempted ad- vance of Germans at the front
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15

Dr. Moore came in from Flat the early part of the week, and was in town couple of days.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Kaiser to Join Troops

BERLIN Reports from Liege are that the fighting there was terrific and the Ger mans were victorious. The people here are mad with joy at the final fall of Liege. The kaiser will join the troops along the AL satian frontier.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Germans Losing Ground
British Troops Cross Channel

LONDON-Heavy rains are driving the Germans across the river from Liege.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
GERMAN WARSHLpS
 RUSHING TO N0R7' x

San Francisco Aug 14Grea interest manifested all along the Pacific coast today when the became generally circulated that two German rushing from California waters to the north believed that the vessels bound for British Columbia ports.
 Getting Ready to Receive the Germans
 Vancouver B. c. Aug. 1.-The from San Francisco that German hurying northwad presumably tor ports British Columbia created great excitement this city, well as all other parts of Western Canada and the crowded with people to learn fragment of news concerning the move ments of the hostile vessels
 Great activity prevails the garrison Esqumaut the fortified naval base near Victoria and the mammoth rifles being speedily mounted and sss condition defend the habo against the onconng of the German
 Naval Engagement Of Nova Scotia
 Halifax N S., Aug l4-Nevs reached this city this afternoon that lively naval engagement had taken place early this morning of the Nova Scotia between the British warsp Bristol ot the smallest vessels King Georges and the karrhue ot the largest and fastest of the German navy The fight consisted of ongrange duel between the vessels and believed that very little damage done The karsrhue had been trying inter- cept British and French merchant vessels which made good ter escape when the Bristol engaged its big adversary in bate
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
COMING AND GOING

Ed Rusk was a passenger on the Prairie Bell on Tuesday last for Dlkeman. He will go from there to Juneau, and later leave for Seattle Mrs. Rusk will join him at the latter city.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15

The next boat for St. Michael and Out side will leave Iditarod August 2O
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Kaiser Stops Assault on Liege

BERLIN-The kaiser has stopped the as sault on the Liege Notifications to save the useless slaughter He awaits the long ranee krupp guns. He has returned from the front
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
German Cruiser at San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO-Stripped for action, the German cruiser Leipsig arrived here for coal and supplies
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Will Mobilize a Million Men

BERLIN-A million men will be mobil- ized and rushed to French territory The Germans on the Belgian frontier are re- ported short of provisions
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
French Stop German Advance

PARIS French war office announces that the French have succeeded in stopping the German advance at Longway, after se were fighting.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15

PARASITIC invasion of Alsace has aroused the greatest enthusiasm among the
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Harry Buhro impressed by Russia

WASHINGTON-Harry Buhro, wealthy Alaska mine owner, is believed to have been impressed into the Russian service while abroad Delegate Wickersham is seeking information about him.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Austrian Navy Gets Busy
France Invades Alsace

ROME-Austrian cruisers are lombard nP AnYari
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Wreckage Causes Battle Rumors

SAN FRANCIsCO-Wreckage which came ashore here is now believed to have been thrown overheard by the Canadian cruiser Rainbow when stripping for action.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
VADLuG GERMAN |uL|
 ARMY CH[ECk|LlEED

Brussels 14H German advance into the has been at least temporarily checked onta opeaton atnc ghingn still in Notifications lige
 GERMAN COMMANDER REPORTED A m n that General Vonnch the of tn Grnana the of
 NEARLY COMPLETED Aug14 14Anno of oOOOOOO of the be 0 Ia al tim lion h GHmanh nhter
  has o o who to in the o onngto induce hSmae opotpo his rst to the efanhr
 JJBLANr OVER REPORTED VICTORY
  mof A mvess cry heavy
 REPORTED OFF CHINA COAST Aug here hours 1t and nationality of which unknown have appeared the outer ha of Engog gNnhnl wounded
 BAD FIX 1.-The of London thee of China.
 REPORTED KILLED
  of tN Gernan nnpre had dkeen klld n
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LicSS SktM kkOIuS Oul
 AMSTERDAM General Vonemich has demanded that the Llege forts surrender. The Belgian General Lemen answered, Take them"
 The Germans have 80000 men, and ex pect 100000 more troops at Liege, The Belgians have only 10000.
 Belgium swarms with a network of Ger man spies Six hundred have been arrested and 12O were shot today.
 The twenty two thousand British soldiers are due to reach Namur tomorrow. France Declares War on Austria PARIS-It si officially announced that France has broken diplomatic relations with Austria Hungary, and has declared war, Liege Can Hold Out Indefinitely The Belgians assert their forces surround ing Lege and the forts are we'll supplied with food and ammunition, and will hold out indefinitely.
 Russia to Mobilize Six Million LONDON--It is unofficially announced that Russia will mobilize 6,000,000 men in addition to what she already has in the field
 Kaiser on the Scene
 The kaiser is now on the scene near the French frontier.
 Canada Makes Gift of Flour Canada will make gift to England of one million sacks of flour.
 England Offers Aid to Belgium England has offered Belgium 100000 men to fight the Germans
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
British Submarine Sunk

COPENHAGEN British submarine has been sunk in a fight of the coast with several German cruisers.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Awaiting Reinforcements
Liege Still Holds Out

LIEGE-The Germans are now awaiting
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Denmark Preparing for War

FNHAGEN-Denmark is massing troops along the German border.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Russian Mobilization
COPENHAGEN-Mobilization of Russia troops will be completed by August 21.
 Russia Dominates the Baltic

ST. PETERSBURG-The Russian fleet dominates the Baltic sea. A score of Ger man merchant vessels have been captured.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15


 H. Boas, the clothier, this week pur chased from Mrs. Annie Clifton the lot at the corner of Willow street and First avenue. on which his business block stands. On the Prairie Bell, arriving from Dike- man last Sunday, was Dr. Horace E. Aur- finger who comes direct from New York state. It is understood the doctor will take up the practice of his profession in this district.
 Al Curre was visitor in the city from Flat Thursday.
 Captains Si Atwel and Guy Lamont were passengers from Dikeman on the Prairie Bell this morning. They are here to en- ploy men to assist in moving freight.
 Cyril P. Wood came up from Dikeman this morning
 Andy Wise, the Otter creek restaurant man, mushed into the city this morning. This is his first visit to "the landing' in over three years
 Persistent rumors of the finding of the body of man in the lower river were not confirmed by any of the late arrivals from that section.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15

French people, A large force of Germans has been routed at Altikursh, with the French in full pursuit, firing heavily and charging with bayonets
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15

Location Notices at Pioneer office.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15

icinity of Diest have been fighting all
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15
Cholera Breaks Out

VIEENNA-Cholera has broken out in both the Austrian and Servian armies, and is working havoc.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15

Germans are attacking from a new angle ROumania is to invade Servia
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Japan to Take a Hand

TOKIO-After an all-night session of the Jananese cabinet it was decided that Japan will take a hand in the war.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-08-15

Job Printing at Pioneer office,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-07-20

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