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The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23

Germany's attempt to invade Poland has been checked, it ap- pears from dispatches received yesterday. The Germans had forced the Russians back for a long distance in some places, but it seems that the latter have put up an effective resistance. The Russians are pleased with the outlook.
 Russia, however, is having in- terna trouble, for a new revolt has been discovered, and many arrests have been unade. The revolt seems to have been hatch ed in the halls of the Duma, the Russian parliament.
 1t seems that Norway and Swe- den are fearing trouble, for the reservists of those nations re- siding in Canada have been au- thorized to return home at once.
 In Flanders the fighting seems to have come to deadlock, due it is said to the weakened con- dtion of the soldiers, and the withdrawal of many Germans to be sent to Poland The aI- lies, it is said, are not in posi- ton to take an offensive action there just now.
 That France is in danger of bankruptcy is indicated in dis patch from Berlin which states that France has notified her cred itors in Greece that she is un- able to pay the second install ment on her war loan of $5O,- 100000.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
RUSSIANS PUT CHECK ON
 THE GERMAN INVASION
Battle Line In East 30 Miles In Maneuver for Positions Revolution in Russian Duma Npped In Bud
 France Unable to Pay War DebtFande Fight Deadlocked

infantry and cavalry. At last it plan.
 RUSSIANS MADE LONG RETREAT.
 LONDON, Nov 22. - During t+e past week, the center of the Rus sian lines has retreated a total of about 50 miles. They were attack ] ed on both sides of the Vistula river. They were also attacked near Cracow and Czenstichowa In the fighting at Solua, neither side has made any gains. At Lockwek, the Germans were successful in defeat 1 ing the Russians, but were unable to drive them any ma terial distance beyond that place. l The German advance from Posen came to an end at Lenscyzcea. It l is possible for the Germans to switch troops from East Prussia to Czenstichowa in a few hours, RUSSIANS TO
 ADVANCE. ! PETROGRAD, Nov 22-The Rus sians are still in position, in spite of the increased activity of the Ger i mans, to continue the advance in Galicia and East Prussia. It is understood that the Russian troops will keep up an offensive movement at the same time that they are defending Warsaw from the Ger mans.
 RUSSIANS HELD IN CHECK.
 BERLIN. Nov 22-The campaigns in Galicia are quite independent from those being made in East Prussia and Poland. The Germans are still resisting the Russians near Przemysl. ATTACK IS AT
 THREE POINTS.
 BERLIN, Nov. 22.-The German and Austrian armies are attacking the Russian center at three points. The fighting has not yet reached a decisive stage.
 FLANDERS FIGHT NOW DEADLOCK
 PARIS, Nov. p. - Extreme cold and the exhaustion of troops has brought the fighting in Flanders to deadlock. The Germans have weakened their forces on the Elan ders battle line by withdrawing some of thteir best troops to be used in Poland and East Prussia. Thus the allies feel that for the present at least, Dunkirk is safe. The allies are not now in condition to resume the offensive with any degree of vigor.
 FRANCE IS
 WITHOUT MONEY.
 BERLIN, Nov. 22.-News has been received here that France has noti-
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23

fled her creditors in Greece that she is unable to pay the second in stallment on her war loan of s50,- 900 900.
 BATTLE LINE
 IS LONG.
 PARIS, Nov. 22.-The battle line in Russia is $50 miles In length On the one side are 3.000,000 Ger man troops and on the other side are 100000 Russian troops. The German and the Russian commanders are maneuvering for positions. The Russians are handicapped for lack of railroad facilities. TO DYNAMITE
 ICE IN FLANDERS.
 LONDON. Nov. 22.-Ice is form ing in the flooded district in Fland- CTS and is threatening to interfere with the fighting there. Dynamite is to be used to prevent the freeze up.
 scANDINAVIANs
 ARE MoBILiZING.
 OTTAWA, Canada, Nov 22- Danish and Swedish reservists who are living in Canada have received orders to hurry home It is under stood here that the Scandinavian nations are mobilizing troops to be ready for any emergency. WANTED TO
 SAVE EXPERTS.
 TOKYO, Japan. Nov. PA re- port has reached this place that the German government ordered the troops at kiau Chau, China, to sur render for the sole purpose that the lives of the commercial experts of the Germans, who are familiar with the trade conditions in the East, might be saved.
 PARIS WANTS
 HERRIck.
 PARIS, Nov. 22-Newspapers of this city printed editorials today ex- pressing regret that the United States had seen fit to recall Am bassador Herrick from France and send in his stead man unfamiliar with the conditions there. GENERALS SONS
 SURRENDER.
 CAPETOWN, South Africa, Nov. 22.-Two sons of General De Wet, of Boer war fame, surrendered their revolutionary commands today to the British forces
 ALLIES HAVE
 GOOD ARTILLERY.
 PARIS, Nov. 22.-The allies have placed some new artillery on the battle line in France and Flanders, and at the present time their can mons are superior to those of the Germans. This in part is due to the fact that the Germans transferred their best hoWitzers to Poland.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
Much Interior
 Mail at Cordova

CORDOVA, Nov. 22.-Nine thou sand pounds of mail for Interior Alaska are piled up in the postoffice here, awaiting shipment to Interior Alaska. It is believed by the post master here that the increased mail service to Fairbanks, commencing next Thursday, will result in get ting all the mail cleaned up for the Interior at an early date.
 The mail here consists of 4,000 pounds of what is termed to be the best class of papers, 2,000 pounds of parcel post mail and 5000 pounds of circulars. The new mail ser vice, to commence in a few days, will require the shipment of 4,8O0 pounds of mail a week to Interior Alaska. Fairbanks being the dis tributing point.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
Prize Fighting to
 Come To End Soon

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 22.-Prize fighting, under the provisions of the new law adopted by a vote of the people on November 3, will come to an end in California on Decem- Der Is. In the meantime there will be as many fights pulled off in this state as possible. There will be several 20-round bouts before the new law becomes effective.
 Negotiations are being made for a fight between Welsh and Ritchie. It was announced today that the arrangements are nearly complete for the fight. which is expected to be held in this city.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
People Die In
 Burning House

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-Fully a dozen people are known to have been cremated in a fire that de- strOyed a tenement house in this city at midnight last night The fire was one of the most spectacu lar ever seen here. Men and women jumped from windows, as the rapid ly spreading flames neared them. Some of the people jumped into the life-nets, and some crazed with fear dropped on to the hard pavement, and were more or less injured.
 The burning of the tenement house will be the subject of an official investigation, for it is asserted that the house was without ample fire escapes, and that if these had been provided few deaths would have oc- cured.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
It. Becker Will
 Ask For Pardon

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-One more effort is to be made to save the life of Lieutenant Becker. formerly of the New York police force, charg- ed with complicity of murder with gunmen.> This effort will be in the form of an appeal for pardon from Governor-Elect Whitman.
 Every legal technicality possible has been resorted to in an effort to free the convicted man. Efforts to get pardon and to a commuta- tion of life Imprisonment have thus far been failures.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
BLANC0 NOW C0NTR0[S
 MEXICO
CARRANZA TROOPS ARE DEFEAT ED AT MEXICO CITY, AND HEAD OF VICTORIOUS ARMY IS FLAG ED IN SUPREME COMMAND TEMPORARILY
DICTATOR CLOSES SCHOOLS
NEW TEMPORARY RULER AR RlVES AT MEXICO CITY IN TIME TO PREVENT EXECUTION OF POLITICAL PRISONERS HELD BY CARRANZA.

MEXICO CITY, Nov. 22.-MeXico has a new dictator in the form of General Blanco who will direct not only the army but will temporarily direct the affairs of the nation. He was put in this high position by the peace conference, following the de feat by him of Carranza forces here.
 President Gutierrez. for some uneX- p,ained reason, will not take charge of the national affairs for the pres ent, it is said, but may be installed as president soon. It is not under stood whether it has been decided by the conference to put Gutierrez aside for the time being only, or te let General BlanCo control the na- tion until an election is held. It is certain, however, that for the present at least, General Blanco is the die tator.
 One of the first official acts of the new dictator was to appoint new officials for the various departments of the government His policy, he states, is to remove such men as have become identified with political factions and to place in their stead men who will be acceptable to all classes.
 As soon as General Blanco took charge of affairs here. he ordered all schools and public places closed, that there may be no riots result ing from the change in authority. This evening everything is quiet, and there is a sentiment here that Blanco can do more to keep peace in MeX- co than any of his predecessors.
 Just previous to his arrival here, it was ordered that political prison CTS be put to death. The CarranZa followers were in the act of carry ing out this order, when General Blanco arrived on the scene, and put a stop to the executions. Most of the political prisoners have been freed
 By capturing the Carranza bar racks near this city, General Blanco has practically put stop to effec- tive resistance on the part of the former rebel chief.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
Union Miners Get
 Prison Sentence

BOULDER, Montana, Nov. 22.-- "Muckie" Mcdonald, convicted of kid mapping at the time of the recent miners strike, was sentenced yester- day to serve two years in the state penitentiary.
 Vice-President Bradley of the Miners Union was sentenced to a term of five years in prison. He and Mcdonald were held as associates in the same crime.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
Man Who Was Shot
 Lays Blame on Self

CORDOVA, Nov. PA E. Todd, who shot Dean Officer recently in a quarrel at Mccarthy, arrived here Friday on his way to Valdez, where his case will be presented to the grand jury. Accompanying him were several witnesses and MT. Officer, who has so far recovered to be able to travel.
 While in this city, MT. Officer stated that the shooting was his own fault. and he intends to tell the grand jury that MT. Todd was not to blame. He said that he pro- voked the shooting and would re- gret 1t if some one had to go to prison for what he caused. Mir Todd is out on 5000 bail
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
Kansas Wheat Crops
 To Be $l50,000,00

TOPEKA. Kan, Nov. P. - The State of Kansas has harvested the greatest wheat crop this season of it's history. The crop is declared by agricultural authorities to be double that of any previous year, and great prosperity is expected to result from it's sale.
 It has been conservatively esti- mated that the wheat crop of Kan sas will bring to it's growers fully $150. 100000 The war in Europe is advancing the price of the wheat and 1t is expected that the price will go still higher.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
Plans Leasing Of
 Our Water Power

SEATTLE, Nov. 22.-At banquet given in his honor in this city last night by the Chamber of Commerce Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Mon tana declared that the most import ant legislation to be considered for at the present time is that providing for the leasing of it's wa, ter power.
 Among those present at the ban quet were Bishop P. T. Rowe, and members of the Alaska Engineering commission. The banquet was at- tended by the leading business men of the city, and it really took the form of an Alaska boost meeting.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
PRESIDENT IS
 THANKFUL FUR
 GIFT SENT HIM
HEAD OF NATION SENDS A PERSONAL LETTER TO
 PEOPLE HERE.

In a letter signed by himself President Woodrow Wilson has thanked the people of Interior Alas ka for the beautiful inkstand bough, by popular subscription as a toker of their respect for him. The let ter was received in last nights mail being addressed to A. J. Nordale chairman of the committee that sent the present
 The letter in full is as follows:
 THE WHITE HOUSE.
 Washington, October 21, 1914 My dear friends:
 am in receipt of your kind letter of September nineteenth accompanying the beautiful ink stand manufactured from Alaska gold and mastodon ivory dug from the local mines, and want to express through you to the kind people who joined in con tributing to the fund to pay for the gift my very deep and sin cere appreciation of their thought of me. | have had Alaska very much in my mind for great many years and it has been a genuine pleasure and pri- viIege to take part in doing something in her behalf. be- Iieve that great era of pros perty is ahead of her and l shall always try to do all can to make it certain.
 Cordially and sincerely yours,
 WOODROW WILSON, Messrs. A. J. NordaIe,
 Tobias Fleischman,
 J. Harmon Caskey,
 Committee. EaIrbanks Alaska
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
Governors Oppose
 Increased Rates

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov. 22.- Messages from a dozen governors of central states have been received by the Interstate Commerce com mission, urging the suspension of the proposed raise in freight rates, that had been authorized to take effect on December 15.
 The protests declare that the hard times have made 1t inconvenient for people to pay the increased cost of transportation. and 1t is urged by most of the governors that the rates be kept as they are until times improve. and the crops have been removed for this year.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
Ashamed of Wagon;
 Comes Home Tn Dark
MOORE PITCH CAMP ON OUT SKIRTS OF TOWN.

Because they dreaded being ''joshed" by their friends for returning with crippled wagon, patched up with a tree. Leonard HeaCock and Frank Moore, who were returning from a hunting trip. camped on the outskirts of town yesterday afternoon, and came home under cover of dark ness in the evening.
 The delay did not serve it's purpose, however, and when the two hunters arrived in town, they were greeted with much merriment. The rear axle of the wagon had been broken. and it had been patched up in rude fashion with tree. The wagon was not a sight that would pass unnoticed in the day time.
 The hunters have been away for three weeks. their operations being in the vicinity of the Ohio roadhouse.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
Severe Windstorm
 Visits Cordova

CORDOVA, Nov 22-One of the most severe windstorms ever eXperi- enced in this place occurred here last Wednesday. Many street signs were blown down and windows were smashed.
 In some places the wind did con- siderable damage. The power line. which carries a very heavy voltage, was broken, and lives were endan- gered, but 1t was guarded when dis covered. and nobody was injuried.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
Unknown Robbers
 Work Tn Cordoya

CORDOVA, Nov. 22 - Unknown men entered the Japanese restau- rant at this place yesterday morning at an early hour and made an inef- fectual attempt to blow open the safe. The charge evidently was not strong enough, for the safe with stood the explosion.
 The robbers, however. emptied the register of what was in it, and made good their escape. No clews have been obtained of the identity of the robbers.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
PRocLAlMs THANKSGIVING.

In last nights mail, The Citizen. received a copy of Governor Strong's official proclamation, setting aside next Thursday, November 26. as a day of Thanksgiving. The procla- nation calls attention to the boun- tiful crops that the country has en- joyed this year, and suggests that while we are giving thanks we should not unmindful of the horrors suffered by those who are in the war in Europe.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
M'RAE WANTED.

Anybody knowing the whereabouts of Alexander McRae will confer a favor on him by informing him that his people in Charlottetown. Prince Edward Island. have important news for him. He is supposed to be somewhere in Interior Alaska.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
SKIN GRATED ON BENTLEY.

Harry Bentley, who was acci- dentally shot in the leg some time ago, underwent painful operation Friday, when about 50 pieces of skin were grafted on the injured parts, The operation of putting the skin in place was performed by Dr. Hall.
 It was reported yesterday that the operation is proving to be sue cess and the patient is much better.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
ROAD MAY CLOSE DOWN.

VALDEZ, Nov. 22.-It has been reported here that the Copper River & Northwestern railroad will close down soon on account of the clos. ing of the copper mines, following the breaking out of the war in Flu rope.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
MORE MAIL COMING.

CORDOVA, Nov 22. - Increased mail service over the trail to Fair banks will begin next Thursday morning, when the first shipment, of 1,6OO pounds, will leave here for Chitina, en route to the Interior.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
FOOTBALL KILLS 13.

CHICAGO, Nov. 22-Thirteen mon have been killed in the United States this season playing football. These statistics have peculiar side, in the fact that only two of the men killed were really college men.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
FUNSTON GETS AUTHORITY.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 22- Official authority has been sent to General Funston to hand the gov ernment of Vera Cruz over to the faction that seems best able to handle the situation. The admin istration is anxious to get out Of Mexico as soon as possible, for 1t is feared somehow that being there may aid in time in drawing this country into the European compli- cations.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23

Peter Vidovich who has been con- fined at St. Joseph's hospital for some time, is nearly recovered, and is expected to be out soon.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
HARRY ELLIS SICK.

Harry Ellis was taken to St. Jo- seph's hospital Friday, suffering with la grippe. It was stated at the hospital last night that he was get ting much better.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
GERMANS REFUSED IN RUSSIA.

PETROGRAD (St Petersburg) Nov 22.-In their second attempt to invade Russia, the Germans have met with defeat and the attemp, has proved a total failure It is declared by the war department here that there is little danger that the Germans will reach Warsaw, and the feeling is one of optimism. NEW REVOLUTION
 IS CHECKED.
 PETROGRAD, Nov. 22-Discovery of a new plot to start a revolution was made here today, and mum Der of arrests were made. The plot was to start revolution in opposi tion to the war policy of the gov prnmenf
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
CARRANZA'S MEN FAVE CITY.

MEXICO CITY. Nov. 22.-The last of the Carranza officials left here for Vera Cruz this afternoon The city remains peaceful
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
CROSSLEY AT cORDOvA

VHO00CCI AT VOHOOVN.
 CORDOVA, Nov. 22-J. J. Cross ley, formerly district attorney at Fairbanks. arrived with his family at this place last Friday, on their way to Portland Oregon.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
GERMAN ATTACK IS REFUSED,

PARIS, Nov. 22.-Under cover of a heavy snow storm, the German troops attempted to attack the Rus sian lines five successive times to- day. The attacks were made in solid formation and were with the
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
IN ENGLAND
 OBJECT
FINANCIAL NEGOTIATIONS BE. TWEEN AMERICA AND ENG. LAND COME TO HALT WHEN PAISH IS RECALLED TO LON. DOM
SAY AMERICANS ARE FAVORED
BRITISH FINANCIERS DON'T LIKE TO PROVIDE BIG FUND TO PRO. TECT THEIR SECURITIES SENT TO THEM FROM THE UNITED STATES.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 22.- Negotiations for new regulations for the exchange and handling of money between the English banking centers and those of the United States were suddenly cut off today when George Paish, the envoy of the British bank CTS, received telegraphic call to return at once to London.
 Paish arrived here a few weeks ago as the representative of the banking interests of London, and had full authority to act in their behalf. Immediately after his arrival con ference was started between him and representatives of the leading banking institutions in America. This con- ference was attended also by the members of the newly appointed National banking board, appointed to direct the various federal re- serve banks of the country.
 Until the sudden order was receiv- ed today for Paish to return to Lon- don the associations were proceed ing in manner seemingly satisfac- tory to all concerned
 When Mir. Paish was interviewed today concerning what he supposed was the reason for his recall. he explained that he had been given no intimation in regard to what prompted 1t. After being question ed for some time, he said he believ ed that he had made too many con sessions to the American bankers to please the London financiers.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23

PROMINENT ALASKAN DEAD.
 JUNEAU, Nov. 22.-The news of the death of William l.. Distin, formerly surveyor-general of Alaska, has been received here with many expressions of sorrow.
The Alaska citizen., 1914-11-23
PAISH'S RECALL IS EXPLAIN ED.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 22- In a press dispatch received here this afternoon it is explained that George Paish. representing the Lon don bankers at conference, was recalled to London because certain features of the agreement made here are Unsatisfactory to the Brit sh financiers.
 The feature of the agreement which has proved exceptionally objection able to the London bankers is that which provides for the creation in England of a fund of s100,000.000 to be used to protect American SC. curities in London.
 The London exchange is to reopen soon, it was announced today.
Atlanta Georgian., 1914-02-27
THE FUTURE OF THE FEDS.

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