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The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Missionary Sues
 Steamship Company

SAN FRANCISCO. June 27-Suit was filed yesterday by Catholic missionary against the Pacific Coast Steamship Co. for s25000, demanded as a result of a trunk being broken by the company when loading it at , local wharf.
 The missionary was on his way to Seattle from the Fiji islands, and taking passage on steamer De- longing to the Pacific Coast Steam ship company. When the vessel was being loaded. the trunk collapsed while it was being swung aboard with some other trunks and it's con tents fell into the bay. The plaintiff declares that manuscripts lost by the breaking of the trunk have in iured him 10 the extent of the amount Of money asked.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
ITALIANS ARE
 FORCING FIGHT,

ROME. June 27.-Italian troops are forcing the Austrians into ac- tive fighting in various places along the international boundary line The Italian troops have made an attack on Playa, and warm fight is in progress there al the present time.
 The Austrians are planting heavy guns in the Carnic region. and are making other preparations for a long siege.
 It is unofficially reported today that Italy will send fleet of war ships and two army corps to the Dardanelles to assist the allies in fighting the Turks there.
 The Alpine troops of the Italian army are reported to have captured several important Austrian positions in the Tyrol region. It is declared by military authorities here that the Italian defense on the Alpine Dor der is impregnable.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Steamer Panama Is
 Coming Down River

According to information recently received at the office of the Ameri- can-Yukon Navigation company, the steamer Tanana, which was wrecked in the ThirtyMile river on her first trip this spring, has now been re- paired, and left Whitehorse Friday evening. She is booked straight through to Fairbanks with passen- gers, mail and express.
 In cluded in the passenger list of the Panama is W. D. Gordon, gen. eral superintendent of the naviga- tion company. It is understood that he will come directly through Q Fairbanks, and will then go to other points on a general inspection trip.
 It is understood that Captain Miles Lemley, who was in charge of the Panama when she was sunk, is bring ing her down river. His pilot is Captain Jules Oliver.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Moose Excursion
 Is Well Attended

Four car loads of humanity out for a good time left Fairbanks yes terday morning on the special train supplied by the Fairbanks lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose, for Chat anika- The number of people leav- ing is estimated at 250. The train bearing the returning excursionists arrived in town at late hour last evening.
 At Chatanika, the party of Fair banksans was royalty entertained, the people of the creek city exert ing themselves to the utmost to see that everybody had a good time. The chief attraction was a dance at the social hall, which was attended by everybody. many of the operators shutting down their plants during the afternoon in honor of the oc' casion.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28

The passenger list of the Alaska includes the following:
 Governor and Mrs. J. F. 4. Strong Mrs. A. Marks, John Raap and wife Mrs. M E. Maundrell, Miss. C. Seth CT, Mrs. H. B. Ayakoff. Miss E. Ner- an, Charles K. Jolas. Mrs. John Lafon, c. Danielson. Mrs. Myra Young and child A. Newberry, Mrs H. Hess and baby. Miss Alice Van Miss Laura Young. J. s. Warien.
 Ruby-Mrs. Victoria Larson, J. s. Cronin.
 Hot Springs-Miss Lovejoy
 Tanana-Mrs. A. Basteyns, Jessie Harper
 Beaver-J. w. Dennison.
 Later: A telegram received in town late last night is to the effect that the Alaskan was considerably damaged in her efforts to get off the bar. her capstan and all of her cables being broken and the boat herself being wrenched con siderably. It is expected that the Yukon will meet her at an early hour this morning and that she will be lightered SO that she can get of the bar without more trouble.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Ships Refused to
 Transport Goods

NEW YORK. June 27.-AmericaL
 GpCrters are meeting with serious difficulty in their efforts to bring o this country manufactured goods from Germany. It is said that there is plenty of goods to be obtained, but the method of transportation is the serious problem.
 The Teuton manufacturers refuse 10 let the goods be sent until pay ment i5 made, for they say that the chance of loss on the sea is too great Then, after the importers have purchased the goods, they are unable, they declare, to get ships that will assume the risk of bringing them to America.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
RUSSIANS MAKING LAST STAND.

LONDON, June 2i2ZHeavy re-en- forcements are being rushed by the Russians to the Dneister river dis trict, in Galicia, where the Slavs are making their last stand on Aus trian soil. It is also reported here that the Germans are hurrying troops to reinforce those under the com mand of General Linsingen, who commands the Teutons in that dis trict.
 From what can be learned here the battle in that locality is devel- oping into one of the most stub born of the war The Russians are threatening General Linsingen's right flank but General Mackensen is hur- rying re-enforcements to that local ity directly from Lemberg.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Maxim Boosts War;
 Listeners Depart

ITHACA. x. Y, June 27-Hiram Maxim, the inventor of the Maxim gun, in an address to the student conference on international relations last night, stated that modern auto mobiles take more lives than do wars.
 The speaker declared that war has always had a beneficial effect on the countries that have gone into it. He asserted that the United States needs larger army. Thirty delegates, who opposed the views # the speaker. left the room before he had finished
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
That the Balkan states will

That the Balkan states will enter the war is the substance of reports received from Rome, but in dispatch from Berlin it is etated that the demands be- ing made upon the allies by the Balkan states have increased since the fall of Lembere, Aus tra, which indicates that the neutral states Of that region are uncertain how the war will end.
 The Russians are making their last stand in Austria, and se- were fight is developing along the banks of the Dneister river, the only place in Galicia still held by the Russians.
 One of the strange things in toGay's dispatches is the announce ment that France is sending food to the suffering people of Luxemburg. under guarantee of the German government that the latter will see that it reach es the people for whom it is in- tended.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
BALKANS EXPECTED TO GET INVOLVED.

ROME. June 27.-It was officially declared today that Roumania is certain to enter the war on the side of the allies. The allies have been busy. it is stated. in arranging plans for the entrance into the war of all the Balkan states, but Bull garia seems unwilling to fight, though she has agreed that if Roumania wants 10 fight, Bulgaria will let her do so.
 It is stated that inasmuch as Bull garia will not take part in the war, Greece is certain to be drawn into the struggle. As soon as the con- sent of Roumania is formally made, and Bulgaria has finally agreed to allow allied troops 10 pass through her country, the proposed land at tack on Constantinople is to be made from the North.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
President Is Lost
 In Vermont Woods
MIR. WILSON ASKS FARMERS s WIFE ABOUT MOUNTAIN
 ROADS.

WINDSOR. Vt, June 27.-For considerable time yesterday afternoon, the President of the United States was lost in the mountains near this place, ow- ing to the inability of his chauf- feur to keep the road he was supposed to travel.
 After the machine carrying the nations head had wandered about through montain roads for some time, it came upon a farm house. The President took it upon himself to go to the house and make inquiry in regard to the highways. and when he knocked at the door, he was greeted by the woman of the house She explained to the caller the directions necessary to get to the road he wanted, and after Mir. Wilson cordially bade her goodbye, she stood in the door watching him depart, evidently wondering who the po- lite man was that had just wis ited the place.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Mrs. Thaw,Wanted
 As Witness, Gone

NEW YORK, June 27-Eyelyn Thaw, who was to be called upon to testify against her former husband. Harry Thaw. suddenly disappeared just as she was wanted by the at tOrneys for the state.
 4 search made for Mrs. Thaw and her child have been without result. and it is believed that she has been spirited from the city. Mrs. Thaw was recently quoted as having said that she would nor testify against her former husband. but that she would prefer to testify in his be- half.
 IL is announced that former Dis trct Attorney Jerome will be a witness.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Skeletons Found
 Under Farmhouse

NIAGARA FALLS, June 27.-Six skeletons, each with a crushed skull were found under farmhouse that was being torn down here yesterday
 Nine years ago the house was oc- cupied by man who became in sane and later died. For a long ime before he was declared insane, he was in poor health, but it was not believed that he had any crimin- al tendencies. It is recalled that about that time there were several people who mysteriously disappear ed from this neighborhood, and it is supposed that they were killed by the demented man, under whose house the skeletons were found.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Ten Drivers Break
 Worlds Auto Record

CHICAGO. June 27-Ten drivers n the big automobile race held here ~esreriav broke the former worlds record Resta, the winner, averaged ,. . miles an hour. while the other nine made more than 90 miles an hour.
 me reason for this unusually good record is the fact that the track, which is new one. is built of wood, and is declared to be the best there is in the world. Harry Grant was the only driver who nev- CT made a stop during the entire race.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
lap Councilmen
 Visit Our Cities

of the city council of Osaka, Japan are in this city. They are making a tour of American municipalities for the purpose of studying muni- cipal government in the United States.
 One of the members of the party stated in an interview published here this morning that political suffrage for American women is very prop CT, and will prove success. He declared, however. that he did not think English women could be trust ed with so grave responsibility. In Japan, he declared, the women do not want suffrage.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Chicago Carpenters
 To Continue Strike

CHICAGO, June 27.-Officials of the various carpenters unions of this city are determined to carry the present strike on until they win. The building trades strike has been in existence for several months, and now the employers have declared a general lockout against all mem bers of unions.
 Hundreds of men have been thrown out of employment, and many of them have families and are in seri- ous financial need
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Nashville Jury
 Indicts Officials
NASHVILLE

NASHVILLE
 NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 27.- Charged with irregularities in their accounts. the city treasurer of this city. the city comptroller and the commissioner of finance were placed under arrest last night.
 The indictments containing the charges against the officials were returned by the local grand jury late yesterday afternoon. but were not made public until after the ar rests had been made.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Munition Experts
 Are now Tn Demand

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 27.-- Firms manufacturing munitions of war for the nations of Europe, are holding out all sorts of inducements to the specialists employed in the ordnance department of the govern ment.
 Some of these specialists have been offered Sl00 week to quit their jobs with the government but the federal authorities are threaten ing to enforce an old law which pro hbits anyone from endeavOring to take an employe from the govern ment ammunition works.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
MORE MEN WANTED FOR NAVY.

LONDON, June 27-The British government has called 50,000 naval reserves into active duty. The men will be placed on board men of war and in naval stations.
 Reports received here from France are to the effect that the allies have ben making some minor gains in the western war zone. though in the Champagne and Argonne districts, the Germans have been making steady gains of late.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Valdez Entertains
 Distinguished Lady

VALDEZ, June 27-Mrs. Penny packer. head of the Women's Fed erated Clubs, is a visitor in Valdez, and is being entertained by the la dies of this place. She is delighted with Alaska, she says, and expects 70 make other trips here later.
 This afternoon, the Civic League and the Study Club of this city en- tertained Mrs. Pennybacker at for nal luncheon. Mrs. Pennybacker, who has written quite frequently for the Ladies Home Journal, eX- poets to write for that journal some of her experiences in Alaska.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
TO CELEBRATE FOURTH.

VALDEZ, June 27.-The people Of Valdez are preparing to hold one of the biggest celebrations in the his tory of the place on the Fourth of July There will be athletic sports, literary exercises and various other features. People from various other places on Prince William Sound have been invited 10 attend
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
ANGELES SAYS HE
 KNOWS NO PLANS.

BOSTON. June 27.-General An geles, who is in this city at the present time stated today that he knew nothing Of the plans Of Gen eral Huerta. He admitted however, that he is on friendly terms with the former Mexican dictator, but in- sisted that he had made no plot with the latter about starting new revolution in the Southern Republic.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Natives On Trail
 Have Diphtheria

VALDEZ. June 27.-Diphtheria has made it's appearance among the na- tives at Tonsina, according to word that has been received here. One native is reported to have died from the dreaded disease, and others are said 10 be seriously sick with it.
 Federal authorities, it is stated, will take immediate steps to quarantine the diseased natives and to provide
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
SLA1ON PROTECTED.

ATLANTA, Ga. June 27.-Goy- ernor Slaton, who stepped out of office yesterday to make room for his newlyelected successor, is still Il fear that he will be mobbed by the people of the city. who are in dignant as result of his having commuted the sentence of Leo Frank to life Imprisonment. Soldiers sur round his home.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
ITALIAN BANK TO CLOSE.

CHICAGO. June 27.-The Bank of Italy, of this city is preparing to go out of business as result of the war. Officials of the bank an nounce that the depositors have withdrawn their money and have sent it to Italy, and that this has left the bank without business. e
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Officials Gather
 Data For New Note

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 27- Officials of the state department are gathering data to be used in the formation of another note which will be sent to Great Britain, opposing the detention of American ships by the allies.
 The next note will refute some of he excuses that have been made by Great Britain for it's refusal to let American commerce to neutral nations go unmolested.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28

SEATTLE, June 27.-Russian re- servists in large numbers are leav- ing the United States for Russia, sailing by way of the Pacific coast ports for the Orient. They were called home as soon as the fall of Lemberg was announced,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
FIGHT FILMS BARRED.

effort made 10 ship from Canada moving picture films showing the Willard Johnson prize fight. held in Cuba last April, failed yesterday when the custom house officials held up the films. and warned the owners not 10 try again to get them through.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
pl AN MORE PARKS.

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 27.- lt is being planned by the depart ment of the interior to establish nine more national parks in the western states soon. None of them will be as large. however. as the Yellow stone Park.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
GERMANS WANT CHINESE AID.

LONDON, June 27-Accordng to reports received in this city, the Germans and Austrians have been making an effort to get the Chinese government to aid them in the war Details. however are lacking
 It was officially announced today that the last German garrison in Africa has surrendered to the Brit ish troops.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
QUARANTINE TO BE LIFTED.

WASHINGTON, W D. C., June 27.- The quarantine that has been re- tarding the movement of livestock for several months. on account of the foot and mouth disease, will be lifted tomorrow, when the free move ment of live stock traffic will be resumed
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
HU ERTA Nj LAKES ,N Eki A

DALHART, Texas. June 27.-Gen- er;l Huerta. who passed through this place last night on his way west denied in an interview here that he is going to head a new rev olution. He would not deny, how ever that he is going to cross the border
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
WAR-RISk AREA iS ENLARGED.

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 27- Insurance officials announced last night that the war-risk area in Flu rope has been enlarged It will hereafter include all European ports on the Mediterranean sea. with the exception of those of Spain. Port uguese ports on the Atlantic will also be eYempted
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
COMING IN AUTO.

VALDEZ, June 27.-Grover Frame left here on last Wednesday for Fairbanks in Ford automobile, carrying five passengers. If the trip proves successful, he expects 10 con- tinue them.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28

CALGARY. Canada, June 27.-The worst floods ever knwn in this local ity are threatening much destruc- tion. The Bow and other rivers are overflowing.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
MANY ATTENO FAIR.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 27-The total attendance at the Panama-Pa- cific Exposition, since it's opening last February, has reached 1000 900
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
WOMEN WANT PEACE.

AMSTERDAM, June 27-Mass meetings are being held today throughout all of Scandinavia by women who are urging peace for Europe. The meetings are for the purpose of urging the neutral na- tions to do what they can to bring
 about a settlement of the differ ences between nations that have caused the present war. The mass
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28

NEW YORK, June 27.-Sixty thou sand garment workers of this city threaten to go out on a strike be- cause their wage demands were not accepted by their employers.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
Scientists Plan An
 Eddy Monument

BOSTON, June 27.-Plans for the erection of magnificent monument to the memory of Mrs. Mary Maker Eddy, the founder of the Christian Science church, are being made by the officials of the mother church. in this city.
 It was announced last night that the monument would cost at least 100000 The design has not been decided upon, it is stated.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
FRANCE SENDS FOOD TO STARVING.

FRANCE SENDS
 FOOD TO STARVING.
 AMSTERDAM, June 27.-Food for the French people in LuXemburg, who have been reported to be starv- ing as result of the war that is going on about them, is being ship ped there by the French government through Switzerland
 The food is being entrusted in part to the Germans, who have guar anteed that it will be delivered with out fail to the people for whom it is intended
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
TURKS PREPARE
 FOR RESISTANCE.
VICTORIES CLAIMED BY TURKS.

CONSTANTINOPLE, June 27.- According to an official bulletin that was issued today by the Turkish war office, the Turkish troops won several minor engagements in the last few days against the allies near the entrance of the Dardanelles. The Turks are trying to force the allies off the land, and they claim that they are gradually doing so, Every day they say they are pressing the allie back closer to the coast. and unless the latter are strongly reen forced in a little while, it is quite certain that they will be forced to retire to their transports or be cap tured.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28

have been completely for the first Austrian war loan, which amounts to $500, 100000. The people who have money are anxious to invest in the war bonds, and many applications have been filed for bonds of the second loan, which will amount to an additional s100,000.000.
 This will be enough to finance the war for ten months, and if 1t lasts longer than that time, another loan will probably be floated.
 The total wealth of Austria-Hun gary is s25.00O 100000
 TURKS PREPARE
 FOR RESISTANCE.
 ROME, June 27.-Reports received here are to the effect that the Turks are busy preparing to resist the threatened invasion of their country by the allies through Bulgarian ter rtory.
 It is stated in dispatches reaching this city from Constantinople that the Turks are busy mobilizng large armies near the Bulgarian frontier and that huge machin4 guns are be ing rushed to that diArict
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28

Every man should remember that other people are setting their watches by his clock.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
BALKANS MAY ENTER
 INTO BIC CONFLICT
Roumana Certain Take Up Arms Stated Dispatch From Rome, and as Bulgaria Promises to Keep Hands off Rou
 mania, Greece is Expected to Fight

meetings are being held in the i'm portant cities and towns of Den mark, Norway and Sweden.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-06-28
BALKANS INCREASE PRICE ASKED FOR WAR.

BERLIN. June 2T.-Slnce the fall of Lemberg. in Galicia the Balkan states which have been negotiating with the allies in regard to entering the war against Germany and Aus tIia have changed the conditions under which they are willing to give the allies their aid. Feeling that th Teutons are now gaining ground, the Balkan states have raised their price for giving the allies aid, and this means a delay in the negotia- -iOns il is stated here.
 According 10 word that has been received in this city, Roumania has concluded that the agreement to be made with the allies is a long time away. and therefore has dismissed many Of the troops that had been mustered into service for early ac- tion.
 RUSSIANS TAKE
 MANY PRISONERS.
 PETROGRAD. June 27.-In the last seven weeks that the Russians held Lemberg, Austria they captur- ed a total of 13O000 prisoners and 30 600 machine guns. FLOATS
 BIG WAR LOAN.
 VIENNA Tuna oT T-SuhScrinfio inn. :.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-09-01
SPORTS AND ATHLETICS
FORM
BOWLING CLUBS
FOR THIS YEAR

Well, boys, it's just about the prop
er time to get your arms in shape for
the bowling contests that will be pull.
Cd on here this autumn and winter.
for the bowling alley keepers are ap-
plying the scrapers and sandpaper
and there is talk Of forming two
leagues.
Tonight the knights of Columbus
will meet and captains will be ap-
pointed for six teams that will play
at the City bowling alleys on Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday nights.
The meeting will be held at the K. OF
G. club rooms.
The formation Of the City league is
also underway and the men interested
IN this league are requested to report
at the City alleys as soon as pos
sible.
With the Kaysees bowling three
nights q week, 1t will leave but two
nights for the Commercial league. and
1t is necessary that they get busy i'm
mediately II they are going to play
this year, for there are others negotf
ating for the use of the alleys.
Arrangements have been made by
The Palladium to get the scores OF
every game rolled and the averages Of
every player will be published.