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The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21

nature has been accomplished today
by either side.
The Turks made an unsuccessful
attempt to retake trenches at the
Dardanelles that We're taken by the
British a few days ago. and it is
reported that tie TURKS lost three
transports as a result o~their being
torpedoed by British submarine
i'll the Dardanelles.
The Teutons are still moving
steadily toward Lembers, Galicia.
and it seems that they will make
good their plan of taking that place
by July l. The Teutons have suf
fered severe losses on the Dniester
river. but details are lacking
According to report from Rome.
the Alpine troops of the Italian
army have driven the Austrians
from all of the passes of the noun
tains.
In France. north of Arras. the
allies have assumed the offensive,
it is stated in dispatch from
Paris, and they have made some
gains there. The Germans are said
to have suffered considerably along
the User canal east OF Ypres.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
Wednesday

Outer Notifications surrounding
the city of Lemberg, Austria, are
rapidly falling into the hands of
the Teutons, it is stated in dis
patch from London today, and it is
expected that the Russians will soon
be forced to abandon the place,
which is their last stronghold in
Galicia. 1t is also stated that the
Austrians have begun an invasion
of Russian territory lying east of
Roumania
That the French troops carried
several trenches west OF LaBassee
France, is the assertion in tele
gram received today from Paris
The Germans made six assaults, it
is said, for the purpose of trying to
regain the lost ground but were un-
successful.
In dispatch from Rome it is
, admitted that the Italians were
checked in their march toward
Trieste, Austria, and it is reported
that severe fighting is being ex-
perienced near that city
The Italian fleet has sailed under
secret orders, it is reported in a
dispatch from Rome.
That the allies are running short
of ammunition is the report received
today from Paris.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
Monday

There seems to be renewed &C.
tern battlefields. In the west there
is great artillery battle in the
vicinity of Arras. France, as re-
suit of determined offensive
movement started by the Germans.
In dispatch from Paris it is stated
that the result Of the battle is not
yet indicated.
In the east both sides are trying
to conduct offensive campaigns 1t
is stated that the fighting in Cali
cia has resulted in the capture of
5000 Russians, according to dis
patch from London. The Germans
have also taken some important
positions that were held by the
Russians. The Germans are still
pushing on toward Lemberg, the last
important position in Galicia held
by the Russians
According to reports from Lon
don, both the Germans and the Rus
slams claim victories in the Baltic
provinces Of Russia.
1t is reported from Rome that the
Austrian naval base at Pola on the
Adriatic sea- has been almost des-
troyed by the bombardment from
Italian warships.
French warships are bombarding
minor
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
Tuesday

The British government is report
ed today to be willing to modify its
blockade of German commerce, pro-
vided Germany will agree to quit
sinking British ships This report
comes from London. but whether
a communication to that effect has
been sent TO Germany, is not stated
Reports from Geneva, Switzerland
announce that seven divisions of
German troops have been sent to
reinforce the Austrians, who are
fighting the Italians. 1t is expected
that a big battle will take place
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
THE SITUATION
IN OLD MEXICO
REFUSES TO MEDIATE.

WASHINGTON, d. c., June II
The state department has been ad-
yised from Mexico that General Con
zales, one of CarranZa's chief sup
porters, has rejected the offer of
mediation and is planning to move
on Mexico City. He has given the
enemy AS hours to evacuate the
capital and there is the probability
that city will take place soon be-
tween the CarranZa and Villa forces.
OREGON DIES.
Ell PASO, Tex, June 14.-Ad-
vices received from Mexico this aft
eInoon announce the death of Gen
eral Obregon, one of Carranza' S
chief supporters. Death was the re-
suit of injuries received during the
recent battle at Leon, on which oc-
casion the generals arm was shat
tered by shell.
CARRANZA STUBBORN.
Ell PASO, June 15.-In reply to
General Villas offer of mediation,
General Carranza issued procla-
nation today demanding the uncon-
ditional surrender of both Villa and
Zapata If the two leaders refuse
TO surrender Gonzales and his troops
will be permitted to attack Mexico
City.
Arrivals from the Mexican capital,
who We're on the road eleven days,
bring the report that a recent at
tempt to assassinate President Cara
was followed by the execution of 40
CarranZa conSpiratOrS who were
concerned in the plot
TO SAVE MERiCANS.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June 10
The navy department has ordered
Admiral Howard to proceed at once
at Guaymas, Mexico, with the cruis-
er Colorado for the purpose Of res
cuing Americans, whose lives are
threatened by Yaqui Indians. The
Colorado, which is now at San Diego,
will take 800 bluejackets and an
equal number of marines, who will
be landed if necessary, to effect the
rescue Of the refugees.
The Yaqui Indians have declared
war against Mexico, America and
Germany.
CARRANZA REPLIES.
WASHINGTON, d. c., June IL
The state department has been ad-
vised by representatives of General
CarranZa that the suggestion OF
President Wilson cannot be acted
on at the present time. The form
err Mexican dictator is determined,
it is stated. to bring about peace by
fighting rather than by mediation.
MAY TAKE CAPITAL.
GALVESTON, Texas, June IS
Advices received in this city today
state that General Gonzales is near
ing the Mexican capital and expects
to occupy the city not later than
tomorrow night. The general, who
is moving forward rapidly with a
large force, is confident that the
cityi will be taken without serious
opposition
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
WILL RETAltATE.

GENEVA, June lit is reported
here that the Germans are prepar-
ing TO send large fleets of Zeppelins
and aeroplanes to Paris and London
on raiding expeditions to punish the
allies for the recent attack on
Karlsruhe.
The reports state that the Ger
mans are turning out new type Yep
pelins at Friedrichshafen at the rate
of one every 20 days and several
ready to attack the enemy
FOREIGN
ATTACK SOLDIERS
ROME, June IS Austrian avi-
ators are dropping messages among
the Italian soldiers, asking them to
desert the banner of the allies.
STEAMSHIP SUNK.
COPENHAG EN-, June IS. The
Norwegian steamship Granem was
sunk today by the German auxiliary
cruiser Meteor, the merchant vessel
having been sent to the bottom near
Christiansand. The members of the
crew We're permitted to escape in
their boats.
INVESTIGATION ENDS.
LONDON, June IS. The Lusi-
tania investigation, which has been
in progress during the past fort
night, was concluded this afternoon
but some time probably will elapse
before statement is issued by the
investigators.
ARRIVES IN GERMANY.
BERLIN, June IS. Dr. Anton
Never Gerhard. the man of alleged
dual identity, held the first of a
series of conferences with officials
Of the German government today.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
OF INTEREST
TO ALASkANS
LIE BALLISTER DIES.


SEATTLE, June 15.-Capt. A f.
LeBallister, who was recently in
dicted by Fairbanks grand jury on
the charge of embezzlement while
in the employ of the Pacific Cold
Storage company and who was to
have started for Fairbanks within
short time to stand trial, died
suddenly today, following a stroke
of paralysis.
FUNERAL ARRANGED.
SEATTLE, June 16.-The funeral
services over the remains of Capt.
this city tomorrow. following which
the remains of the former North
erner will be cremated.
MAY DELAY SALE.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. June 10
Co. and other representatives of the
trail railway, now known as the
court has issued an order command
ing Secretaries Lane and McAdoo
and others to show cause why a re-
straining order should not be issued
preventing payment to the Canadian
NtuuOIS VI lue sDc"dIu IdlllOdu VI
the purchase price agreed upon by
the government. The object OF the
action is to secure the appointment
Of receiver and an equitable dis
tribution of the money among those
claiming interests in the property.
Secretary Lane stated this after
noon that the suit would not invali-
date the sale and would not in any
way interfere with the railroad plans
of the government in Alaska.
STR. YUKON SAILS.
DAWSON, June 1S.-The steamer
Yukon is scheduled to sail for Fair
banks tomorrow with a full load of
passengers about 1875 tons of freight
and much accumulated mail. which
count of low water
The Selkirk left Whitehorse last
night with SO sacks of mail for
Dawson and 81 sacks for the lower
river. The boat has nine tons of
freight for this city, eight tons for
Rampant. half a ton for Tanana
river points. eight tons for Ruby
and nine tons for Iditarod.
The steamer Dawson arrived last
night with mail. passengers and
freight Tor the lower river, lnclud-
ing number of automobiles for
Fairbanks
The Selkirk has the following pass
engers:
Nome-Governor and Mrs. Strong.
Fairbanks-Miss II. koroke. Miss
S. Lafon, Mrs. X Walks, Charles
X. Jolaas, Mrs. NJ E. Maundrel
Tanana-Mrs. A. Basteyn.
Ruby-Mrs. Victoria Larson.
The Selkirk also has fifty tour
lists who will make the trip to Fort
Yukon and return.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
riday

According to today's reports the
Teutons are making gains almost
everywhere. Dispatches from Berlin
state that the Germans regained
ground lost by them north of La
Bassee, France, and in the vicinity
Of Ypres, Belgium. Reports from
the same place state also that the
Teutons are rapidly drawing closer
around Warsaw. Poland, and it is
intimated that that city is expected
to fall into the hands of the Ger
mans soon.
From Rome comes the announce
ment that the Austrians are driving
the Italians back from the Adige
river, near Trent, though the Ital-
ians are gaining ground near Trieste.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
SPORTS BY
TELEGRAPH
BALL CLUB QUITS.

SEATTLE, June 1.-THE Victoria
| club of the Northwestern league has
forfeited its franchise, and will quit
sometime in July. The president of
the league is going to make a SUI
preme effort to place the franchise
and team in some other city, but it
is thought that the forfeiting of the
franchise will mark the beginning
of the end of the Northwestern
league.
The attendance at the games has
been woefully small in practically
every city in the league. The fans
of Seattle are Disguised with the
way Raymond has been handling
his team, selling all his good play
ers as soon as they are developed,
and placing the dollar above the
game.
PLAYERS STRIKE.
VANCOUVER, B. c., June 18.-
Eight players refused to don the
uniform OF the local club this after
noon when the game was called. and
it looks as if baseball was doomed
in this city as far as the North
western league is concerned. The
trouble was twofold, First the play
ers had some financial difficulties
with the management, and they fur
Their objected to the suspension Of
one OF their team mates.
1t is not thought that the North
western league can weather the
storm, and nothing short Of mighty
effort will sustain the league until
the first Of July. The war is play
ing havoc with the attendance at
the games, and il this club survives.
it will not be due to any support
received from the fans Of this city
GAME CLOSE.
CHICAGO, June 18.-In one OF
the most exciting games OF the
season, the local Nationals yester-
day defeated the Brooklyns by one
run in the nineteenth inning. At
the end Of the game. the score
stood four to three. the winning run
having been obtained in the last
half Of the nineteenth inning. Pfef-
fer pitched the entire game for the
Brooklyns HUMPHREYS started for
the locals, but split his hand in the
first inning and was relieved by
Sable.
REEVES CLUB.
VICTORIA, B. c.. June l8.-
Joshua Kingman. a local merchant.
has taken over the franchise Of the
local Northwestern league baseball
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
WEEsM OF WAR NEWS

south of Trent. A naval battle is
supposed to have taken place on
the Adriatic sea, but details are
lacking.
Berlin dispatches claim that the
German troops have forced the Rus
SLAMS from Mosciska, an important
city near Lemberg and that the
Germans are now within IS miles
OF the latter place.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21

club for a period Of two months.
and it is hoped that the move will
sustain the league until the middle
of August. The baseball interest is
dead in this city, and it is thought
that the great majority of the re
naming games will be played on
the American side of the line.
The fans and papers predict that
the Northwestern league will not
last through the season, and July
first is the date set for disbanding
Of the teams, according to the bet
tinE
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
STORMS IN MIDDLE WEST.

CHICAGO. June Is. Storms of
unusual violence are sweeping the
NJ idle N,st today, according TO the
reports WI ica have been received in
this city from many points. The
greatest damage is reported from
Central Iowa and Missouri, where
many persons have lost their lives
and much property has been des-
troyeG Traffic over a wide section
is completely demoralized.
BEARING ENDS.
OLYMPIA. Wash. June 1S.-The
fight against the recently adopted
stata-W ide prohibition law. which
has occupied the state supreme
court duviug the past several days
was ended today. Judge Wright has
taken the case under aGvisement
and viii render decision in due
time. probably during the early part
Of next month.
TO USE WINE AGAIN.
WASHINGTON, II. c. June IS
According to decision reached to-
day by the navy department. both
wine and water will be used to-
morrow at the christening of the
super-dreadnaugh Arizona, which is
ready to leave the ways at the New
York dockyard
WANTS BIGGER ARMY
SEATTLE. June 1S.-United Statei
Senator George T. oliver, of Penn
sylvania. who is visiting in this city,
expresses the belief that the army
and navy should be increased in
size and efficiency Immediately
stronger defenses on land and sea,
saws the senator. will do more to
keep the nation out of trouble than
| ell of the treaties, Hague resolutions
and peace conventions combined. He
is also of the opinion that the first
step toward security against wal
should be the construction of a
large fleet OF modern submarines
Of long cruising radius.
REPORT DENIED
WASHINGTON, d. c., June IS
Count Won Bernstorff, German am
bassador to the United States, has
authorized an official denial of the
reported dual indemnity of DR.. Anton
Meyer Gerhard. who has been
charged with being secret repre-
| sentative of the German govern
ment The diplomat says there is
absolutely nothing to the story.
BECKER LOSES.
ALBANY. n. Y, June 1S.-The
fate of Charles e. Becker, who is
under sentence of death for the
murder of Herman Bosenthal, was
sealed today by the court of ap.
poals. a decision having been hand
ed down denying the application of
| the former police lieutenant for a
re-argument of the case. TIE court
reaffirms the death sentence
-''AW GETS TRIAL.
| ALBANY, \. Y. June 1S.-The
court of appeals in decision hand
ed down today, upholds the order
recently issued granting Harry Thaw
trial by jury.
OPPOSE WAR.
| WASHINGTON, d. c.. June IS
A delegation of representatives OF
| the National Women's Trade league
called on President Wilson this after
noon at the White House and pre-
scented a resolution denouncing wal
and advocating an embargo on eX
ports of war munitions to the fight
| me nations of Europe. The eXecu
| tive received the women cordially
but offered them little encourage
ment. explaining that the power &c
place such an embargo rested en-
tirely with congress.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
Precaution.

DO you think you can support
my daughter in the style to which
she has been accustomed"
81 think so,' replied the earnest
young man. But maybe we'd bet
ter live with you a few years so
that | can find out exactly what
it's like"
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
cURFEW SOUNDS NOW.

The curfew ordinance. which pro-
hibits children from being on the
streets after 10 O'Clock at night,
was passed by the council at its
last meeting. After the summer Is
over the curfew will be at 9 O'Clock.
The N. C. fire whistle will blow a
warning for children to get off the
streets.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
Thursday

But little war news of importance
marks todays reports 1t seems
that the two sides are still busy
fighting, both in the east and in
the west, but little of an important
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21

The man who always does his
all the things he can do.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21

There are nine cities in the state
of Iowa under commission govern
ment.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
WANTS NEW TRIAL

NAL application was made today for
new trial for John Lawson, mem
Der of the executive board of the
United Mine workers, who was re-
Gently convicted on the charge of
manslaughter, alleged to have been
committed at the time of the late
labor troubles in the Southern Colo
RADIO coal region. The petition cites
MANY errors
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
SCIENTISTS EFT.

SEATTLE. June l4.-More than
one hundred distinguished scientists
and physicians of note are gather
ing here for the eleventh annual
convention of the National Associa-
ton for the Prevention of Tuber-
culosis Elaborate preparations have
been made by the city for the en-
tertainment of the visitors during
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21

The traction companies are ad-
yertisIrC in the New York papers
for men to take the places OF the
strikers, and in other parts OF the
East employment agencies have IN
dertaken the task of supplying strike
breakers Two hundred men are
reported TO have left Philadelphia
for this CITY This afternoon
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
MAKES TECHNICAL PLEA.

Los ANGELES, Cal. June TO"
The attorneys for Capt Schmidt,
who is under Indictment on the
charge of implication in the Nc
Namara dynamiting conspiracy, have
entered motion in the superior
court asking for the dismissal of
the case on the grounds that several
of the grand jurors who indicted
Schmidt were selected illegally. The
court has taken the matter under
Amusement.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
GENERAL NEWS
BY TELEGRAP
TWELVE DIE IN STORM.

LACROSSE. Wis. june 1.-THE
states of Minnesota. Iowa and Wis
consin are being swept today by
one of the most severe storms Re-.
corded in those sections of the Couu-
try III many years Twelve persons
are known to have lost their lives
and the damage 10 property has
been enormous. The storm Is abat-
IN. somewhat tonight
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
BRYAN MAKES STATEMENT.

WASHINGTON. D c. June To
The first installment Of Bryan's
statement. entitled "Causeless War.
was made public today. The former
secretary of state predicts that the
United States viii be the world me
diator of the future, but he eN-
presses the belief that the present
is not time to discuss interna
tiOnal issues. for the reason that
the nations now engaged in wal
are not in position to take part in
S1lch a disCuSSiDu
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
GERMAN NOTE DELAYED.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. June l6.-
Information received from Berlin
today indicates that the German re-
ply to the American rejoinder will
not be ready for transmission to the
United States until the middle of
JUly
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
BRYAN WANTS PEACE.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. June Il
Former Secretary of State Bryan is
preparing another statement. which
he will issue within a few days, re
lating to the war in Europe. He
Will discuss the conflict as it is.
and also explain his plan for pre-
venting the extension of the struggle
IL
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
CARM EN- STRlk E.
WILSON TO PROTEST.

WASHINGTON. y. G., June II
President Wilson is preparing the
data for his forthcoming protest to
England against the British orders
in council, which are regarded as a
violation of international law. In
reference with neutral shipping by
England and her allies form the
h.siS of The nrnfnsf
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
LUSITANIA UNARMEO.

LONDON, June Is. Testifying
today at the British Board of trade
inquiry into the sinking of the Gun
ard steamship Lusitania, Sir Edward
Carson declared that the vessel was
unarmed at the time of the attack
and that it had never been fitted
out as a transport.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
MAY ENTER WAR.

ROME, June 15.-lt is considered
probable today that Roumania will
enter the war within fortnight,
The governments Of England. France,
Russia and Italy have reached an
agreement among themselves to
grant the demands of the Balkan
state and it is believed that when
Roumania is informed of the deci-
sion reached, that government will
Immediately Join with the allies.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21

WASHINGTON. y c. June n"
According to a decision reached to-
day by the navy department, both
wine and water will be used to-
morrow at the christening of the
super-dreadnaugh Arizona. which is
ready to leave the ways at the New
Work backward
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21

WASHINGTON, D. c, June IL
A conference which was held today
between the diplomatic representa-
tives of the Scandinavian countries
and Acting Secretary Lansing has
given rise to the belief that those
countries are considering either in
dependent or joint action against
German eDhrDari warfare
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21

VICTORIA, B. c.. June 18.-
Joshua Kingman. local merchant.
has taken over the franchise Of the
local Northwestern league baseball
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21
COETEAlS TO RETIRE.

WASHINGTON. y. c.. June 10
1t is announced in official circles to-
day that Governor George W.
Cocktails. of the Panama Canal zone,
Will retire from office next fall. after
completing the estimates for the tis-
cal year No reason is assigned for
his retirement and il is not known
what he plans to do after leaving
his present office to which he was
appointed for term of four years
by President Wilson, at a salary OF
\ n 0OD nor aDDun
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21

OTTAWA, June 14-Canadian of
ficers are supervising the trainin!
of the Italian reservists who are get
ting themselves in condition to re
turn to their native land to take VI
arms against the Austrians. The re
servists have been assembled a
several points in Canada, and a.
soon as ready for service at tn,
front, they will be transported t
Italy at the expense of their gov
eminent
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-21


MAILS OPENED.
WASHINGTON D. c., June IS
W. F. A. Ekengren, envoy extra
ordinary and minister plenipoten-
tiary to the United States from
Sweden, has given formal notice to
the American government that mail
pouches destined to Sweden have
been broken open by the British
government on several occasions dur
ing the past several weeks. The
diplomat requests that prompt &C
ton be taken to prevent recurrence
of the offense.
GERMAN INDICTED.
NEW YORK, June 18.-Gustave
Stahl the German reservist who
swore that he saw guns aboard the
Cunard liner Lusitania when that
vessel started on the fatal trip across
the Atlantic, was indicted today by
the federal grand jury on the charge
of perjury.
SEATTLE, June 1S.-The Wilson
Day movement, which was started
in the East is receiving hearty
support throughout the entire country,
many cities now being busily en-
gagged in making preparations to
honor the President with special
celebrations Wilson Day will be
observed at Tacoma tomorrow, a
celebration will be held here on
Tuesday in honor of the President
and a similar celebration will be
held at Portland on Wednesday, and
there will be an elaborate display
OF decorations and pictures OF the
popular executive.