davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20

LONDON. Sept 19.-Reports re ceived here indicate that activity on the Serbian border is increasing and although no positive statement has been made concerning the move ment of troops, it is understood that the combined forces of Austria, Ger many and Bulgaria are soon to make an attack on Serbia. Off cials of the admiralty here make no secret of their Aneasiness over the report, as such action in the case of Germany and Austria was eX pected. However, more or less sur prise is felt at the attitude of Bul garia.
 It is understood here that the Teutons are planning to deliver a heavy blow on Serbia and to that end have massed great body of troops along the Danube and Save rivers. As far as can be learned, however, the attempts of the Austrians to cross those rivers have so far met with failure.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
Wants Alaska and
 Hawaii to Go Drv

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 19.-ln an address delivered here last night before the National conference of the ministers of the Methodist Epis copal church. Dr. Howard Rus5els founder of the antisaloon league. outlined plan for strict prohibition on the territories of Alaska and Hawaii He stated that the United States government would declare for a prohibition policy in both terri tories if it saw that the people of the country generally wanted it and ended by declaring himself as in favor of any movement tending toward the stopping of the liquor traffic in either or both territories
 Dr. Russels' plan as outlined in his speech, is to use part of the s2.000,000 fund now on hand for the promoting of prohibition in the ter ritores. He pointed out in his talk the fact that the natives of both sections of the country are addict ed to the use of liquor whenever they are able to secure it, and that it has a very demoralizing effect on them.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
Railroad Work to
 Be Kept Moving

SEWARD, Sept. 19.-Announce- ment has been made at the local headquarters of the Alaskan En- gineering commission to the effect that it has been decided that work on this end of the Alaska railroad will continue throughout the winter months. It is a well known fact that some of the necessary opera tions will be hampered by the cold weather, but it is expected that when spring comes again the work of constructing the railroad will show material advancement.
 It is also announced that the telegraph instruments ordered for the line from Seward to Anchorage will shortly arrive here. The tele graph line is to be operated by the government in connection with the building of the railroad.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
Powder House Is
 Blown to Pieces

VALDEZ, Sept 19.-Joe DomenZie, former employee of the Granite mine. on Hobo Bay, is under arrest here charged with blowing up the powder house at the mine last Fri day. The powder house was con- pletely destroyed. It is stated to have contained about one and one half tons of dynamite. The mill building, a short distance from the powder house, was also slightly damaged.
 Domenzie was discharged last Thursday by the superintendent Of the mine He started to drink during the day, and was heard to make threats that he would blow up the powder house. He was taken into custody immediately after the explosion, and will be held to await the action of the grand jury.
 Domenzie's friends here are of the opinion that he committed the crime while temporarily insane from drink. He has always borne a good reputation as a laborer in this community, and also as prospec' tor He is the owner of some very promising looking copper ground on Knights island and also has various other mining interests in this vicini
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
Four Arson Gang
 Members Confess

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 19.-Four alleged members of an arson gang taken into custody by the police a few days ago charged with complici- ty in the setting of the large num- Der of fires in this city within the past month, confessed their guilt at police headquarters here today. The evidence secured against them was practically indisputable, and when they were told that their deeds were known to the police, they confessed.
 The confession followed the arrest of George Woolette, who was thought to know something concerning the fires Monte Keeney, former fire department lieutenant, is also i'm plicated by Woolette and his arrest on the charge is expected hourly.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
Money Changer
 Makes Big Haul

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 19.-What is believed to be a wholesale at tempt to rob the promoters of the San Francisco fair was unearthed here today, when it was discovered that one of the money changers had departed for parts unknown, but he is now being sought by the DO lice of this and other California cities.
 Since the discovery of the money changers departure quiet investi gation of all of the other money changers has been made without their knowledge. No further ir regularities have yet been reported but it is thought from the attitude of the detectives who have the mat ter in charge, that they have un earthed a gigantic conspiracy to steal money from the fair receipts
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
Governments S Act
 Is Being Criticised

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19.-Lieu- tenant Howell, U. s. N., formerly commander of the submarine Fl, which has just been raised from the bottom of Honolulu harbor, IS strong in his criticism of the gov ernment for it's decision to with draw the "F" type of submarines from the service. He says the in cident which sent the boat to the bottom was not caused by defec- tive batteries and stands ready to prove his contentious if the gov ernment will let him.
 In the opinion of Lieutenant Howell, the F4 went below her depth on the first dive she made because of improper management Had she been properly managed,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
Westinghouse Men
 On Another Strike

PITTSBURG, Sept. 19.-For the fifth time within the past year the employees of the Westinghouse Elec- tric company, of this city. went out on strike today. This time they are demanding an eight-hour day and another increase in wages.
 Each time that the men have gone out before, the company has acceded to their demands for high CT wages in order to induce them to return to work the officials of the company giving as the reason for such action that many thrilled contracts are on hand. Just what the action of the company will be in the present instance has not been explained.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
Their Explanation
 Has Been Accepted

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 19.-- The war department has announced the complete exoneration of the young naval officers who, at Port land, Ore, on August p. toasted the Kaiser and Germany with the words Deutschland Uber Alles. ' Their case has been thoroughly in vestigated by war department of ficials, who state that the eXplana- tion of the incident offered by tha young officers is sufficient for their exoneration from any charge what ever.
 It seems that the young men were in a Portland cafe when some we'll known people known to have allied sympathies came in. The toast was immediately proposed by one of the officers simply for the purpose of teasing the arrivals, but the officers were reported for having made reasonable utterances.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
GREAT RAILROAD FINANClER RE- FUSES TO LOAN MONEY TO ENGLAND AND FRANCE TO PURCHASE MUNITIONS TO PRO- LONG THE WAR;
COMMISSIONERS WORKING
NEW YORK BANKERS PRACTI- CALLY AGREE TO TAKE THREE QUARTERS OF BIG LOAN IN FIVE ANIL SEVEN YEARS BONDS OF ALLIED GOVERNMENTS.

NEW YORK, Sept. 19.-James J. Hill. the railroad magnate, will op- pose the loan of one billion dollars to the British and French govern ment made from his New York of fees today. The reason given is that Mr. Hill did not know before that the money was to be used in purchasing munitions of war for the Contending armies of the allies, but he now opposes the loan for the war would be prolonged indefinitely from financial point of view.
 MOST OF IT TAKEN.
 NEW YORK. Sept. 19.-It is prac- tically agreed in local money cen tlrs that the bankers and financierS of this city will loan three quarters of a billion dollars to the British and French government. They will make the loan on five to seven year bonds of those two govern Ments. redeemable annually with annual payments of s1O0, 100000
 BANKERS KICKING.
 NEW YORK Sept 19.-Many of the bankers of this city who before stated that they were willing to take part of the enormous loan of the British and French governments, an attempt to float which is now being made in this country by represen- tatives of those nations, now state hat considering the risk involved, they should receive more payment for their chance than if they were putting their money into an ordi different opinions on the subject are being expressed, and it is not at al sure that the allied commissioners will be able to float the loan al though they are gaining almost ev- cry point in the controversy.
 Following the lead of James J. Hill, many Of the financiers have withdrawn from the loan for the reason that the money is to be spent for munitions of war Others however, are not so conscientious about the war, as they argue that the spending of the money should make no difference to the people of the United States, providing it is spent in this country
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
DISTRESS IN SYRIA GROWING.

ALEXANDRIA, Sept. 19.-It is re ported here that conditions in Syria are becoming rapidly worse. The Turks are retreating from the coast, fearing that the armies of the allies are almost upon them, and in doing so, are causing no end of distress among the inhabitants of the coun- try through which they pass. Many villages and even good sized towns are said to have already been given over to the torch.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
Anchorage Will
 Have Daily Paper

SEWARD, Sept. 19-Anchorage is to have daily newspaper, or such in effect was the announcement made here today. The news of such a venture is being joyfully re- ceived by the residents of the new est railroad town in Alaska, the most progressive of which have stated before that daily was all that was needed to make Anchorage real live town almost before it ws started.
 The new paper is child of the Cooks Inlet Pioneer. The plant which will be used is that of the now defunct Cordova Alaskan, the purchase of it having been recently made by the owners of the Pioneer.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
ITALIANS FAIL TO DRIVE AUSTRIANS.

LONDON, Sept 19-According to the latest dispatches received her" from Rome, the Italian attacks on the Austrian battle lines have failed entirely It is stated that the Aus trians are heavily entrenched and that they have repulsed the Italians at all points. Achievements are now being sent from Italy to aid the armies of that country in their campaign against the Austrian forces.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
DUMBA SAYS HE
 DID HIS DUTY

NEW YORK, Sept 19.-In a leng, thy letter tc Secretary of State Lansing, it's contents having leaked out here today, Austro-Hungarian Ambassador to the United States Dr. Theodor Dumba protests strong ly against his recall. He also makes protest against the United States to the request for his recall, stating in his letter to the secretary that his conscience is clear as to the charge that he violated international law in requesting subjects of his government to quit work in Ameri can munition factories.
 The diplomat also asserted that he has not been given flair shake" as it were, in this country since the commencement of the war. He accuses this government of giv- ing the ministers of the allied na- tions uncensored use of the cables from this country to Europe, while he has always been subject to the strictest espionage of secret ser vice men. In ending his letter to the secretary, Dr. Dumba states that he has violated no law but that he has done his duty to his country as he sees it.
 ARCHIBALD DUE.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
EVACUATE. THE CITY OF WILMA.

LONDON, Sept. 19-The latest ad
 vices received here from the Russo
 German battle line in the Baltic provinces are to the effect that the Russians are evacuating the city of Wilma. The Germans are stated to be advancing in three directions, the main force, under General von Mackensen, coming from the south east along the railroad, and being of the Russian stores of supplies in the city are being sent to the east.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
Man Runs Amuck;;
 Is Shot Tn Back

JUNEAU, Sept. 19.-Matt Miller, a Finn, was shot and seriously wound ed yesterday by acting Deputy Mar shal Armstrong at Tenakee, near here It is believed that he will live, although he was shot through the back, the bullet from the re volver penetrating to vital parts of the body.
 Miller was arrested yesterday morning by the deputy on the charge of stealing boat. His arralgn- ment on the charge was arranged for immediately and he was taken before the commission without be- ing searched by the deputy, who had no knowledge of the fact that he was armed.
 When the commissioner ordered that he go to jail in default of bonds, Miller became angry and started to abuse the officials. The deputy remonstrated with him, where upon he made an attempt to escape by backing out of a door, drawing gun as he did SO
 The deputy also drew a gun and about that time Miller fired Three shots going wide of their mark came from his pistol, he tried to fire the remaining three, but the cartridges failed to explode. In the meantime the deputy was also shooting, one of his shots hitting Miller in the back as the latter turned to run after seeing that none of his shots | had taken effect
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
WILL PROTECT HEIR DAUGHTERS.

PARIS, Sept 19-An art school supported by the government has been organized here, having for it's object the education and support of the daughters of officers of the French army killed in the war, Many girls almost grown who are now living with friends because they have no homes, have signified their intention to attend the school while the government is preparing fo, the reception of a large number of smaller girls.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
RUSSIANS IN
 FULL RETREAT.

LONDON. Sept. 19.-Advices re ceived here during the past 2i hours indicate that the Russian of fenSiye movement in Galicia has been broken and that the forces of the czar are in full retreat toward Russian territory. They have al ready reached the Sereth river on their retreat, but are preparing to make a stand there.
 The same advices also contain the information that the Teutonic forces have crossed the river SZcZara.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
CONN ANDERS TO BE INSTRUCTED.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 19-It Is re ported here that all German sub marine commanders have been sum- moned to attend a conference with the authorities of the German navy department at Berlin. It is supposed that the conference bears on the recent indiscriminate sinking Of boats of neutral nations and it is also thought that they will be given strict instructions along those lines
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20

J. Archibald, the American war cor respondent who is accused of being trian ambassador to the United States, in an attempt to cause strikes in all of the intuition fac tories of the east, is due to arrive here tomorrow from England. He has cabled that he will proceed i'm meditely to Washington, where he will explain everything concerning Dr. Dumba with which he had any connection whatever.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
Special Edition
 Of Juneau Empire

JUNEAU, Sept 19-A forty two page edition of the Juneau Empire was issued yesterday. It is de velopment issue pure and simple, for the reason that it boosts chiefly for the development of this section of the country.
 The edition is very elaborately Illustrated and includes, among other articles. one on the history of this city and of the Territory of Alaska. It also contains pictures of Cover onr Strong and other well known local celebrities.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20

according to his statement, she would have come to the surface au- as of the opinion that the sinking of the submarine was the fault of the crew and not of defective batteries and states that more thorough in vestigation of conditions on the boat will prove that he is right, despite the fact that the submarine was found with large hole in her side, indicating that an explosion had taken place.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
SERBIA REFUSES AUSTRIAN INVASION.

NISH. Sept. 19.-lt is officially announced here that the Serbian troops have lately repulsed three at tempts of the Austrians to invade Serbia The fighting was mild in it's nature, nothing which could be Serbian army is now being concen trated at the points where it is be lieved other attacks will be made
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
His Scheme Works
 Two Ways at Once

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 19- Henry Ford, the great automobile manufacturer, has arrived in this city, his purpose in coming being to confer with Secretary of the Navy Daniels in regard to new motive power for submarines. He also has plan for smaller submarines carrying high explosives and long spars for ramming ships.
 A short time ago MT. Ford astoni3h- ed the world with the announce ment that he had appropriated the sum of $1,OOOO 900 for national peace movement
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
PAN-AMERICAN PEACE CONGRESS IN CONFERENCE WITH SEC
 RETARY LANSING, DECIDES sTo FAVOR THE LEADER WHO WINS THE FIGHT IN MEXICO.
LEADERS TO FIGHT IT OUT
AMERICAN CONSULS IN MEXICO ARE INSTRUCTED TO WARN ALL AMERICANS TO LEAVE, AS UNITED STATES WILL NOT ARBlTRATE THERE.

NEW YORK, Sept 19.-At a con ference held yesterday by Secretary of State Lansing with the members of the Pan-American peace confer ence, it was virtually decided that things will be allowed to go their own way in Mexico. That is. it was decided thatt he remainder of the American countries will keep was decided that the remainder of southern republic and let the lead CTS of the several factions fight it out.
 It was also decided that the peace conference will recognize the leader who eventually wins. However, he must give the assurance that he will be able to maintain a stable gov ernment
 AMERICANS WARNED.
 w WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. 19.-- All American consuls in Mexico hay" been instructed by the atate depart ment to again warn all Americans to leave northern Mexico. The in structions state that America may decline to arbitrate in Mexico in which case the commercial rela- tions of Americans in that country may take care of themselves.
 SOLDIERS MOVE.
 tA-rICrn Eighth United States Cavalry, which has been stationed at the Presidio, has been ordered to entrain for Fl Paso, Texas. It is supposed that the soldiers are going to help put down the activities of bandits along the Rio Grande
 VILLA LOSING.
 FL PASO, Texas, Sept 19-It is reported here that General Villa has evacuated the state Of Torreon. He and his staff have gone to Chi huahua city Refugees from Villas forces report that his army is to be split up into small bands for the purpose of harassing the army of General Obregon. It is understood that General Villa has named seven of his generals as his representative to the Pan-American conference.
 BATTLE REPORTED.
 BROWNSVILLE. Texas, Sept. 19 Six MeXicans are reported to have been killed in battle which took place last night at Donna, near hero, on the American side of the line, between American troops and party of Mexican bandits. It is also reported that Is wounded MeXi- can bandits were among the force which finally managed to retreat across the Rio Grande. The force is now reported to be at Matamoras across the river from this city.
 A military investigation looking into the actions of Captain Glass, in command of the American soldiers at the battle at Donna. resulted in his complete eXoneration. He is not guilty of an infraction of inter- national law by fighting the Mexi- cans, having participated in the bat tie only in self defense.
 MEXICAN ARRESTED
 SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Sept 19.- Ambrosio Rodriguez, a Mexican who has made this city his home for some time past, was arrested today on the charge of enlisting a num- Der of the Mexican residents of this place and vicinity in the fighting forces of General Villa. He was enlisting the men under the guise of operating an employment agency.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
Juneau Masons
 Take the Shrine

JUNEAU, Sept. 19.-The Masons of this city held high carnival here last night in honor of the visit of Potentate J. A. Swalem and five other officials of Nile Temple of the Mystic Shrine of Seattle. Several entertainments in their hon or were held here yesterday.
 Last night the Seattle men mi tiated 30 novitiates into the mys- teries of the inner temple of the Mystic Shrine.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
AUSTRIAN TROOPS ARE WITHDRAWING.

VIENNA, Sept. 19.-It is unoffi cially stated here that the Austrian the battlefront of k-Dubno-Ro triangle Just what significance the movement will have is not known here, but it is supposed that the troops will be used to reinforce the Austrian armies now fighting in Galicia.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
ONLY SMALL
 FORCE. ENGAGED.

NISH, Sept. 19.-It is believed here that only small forces of Aus trians have been engaged in the at tempts to force crossing of the Save river The action of the Aus trians is inexplicable to the Ser bians, preparations having been made to withstand a fierce attack.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
INVASION IS FEARED.

PARIS, Sept. l9.-It is reported here that the Fourth division of the Swiss army is being mobilized and that they are to be sent to the Alsatian frontier as speedily as possible. The reason given is that a German invasion is feared and that the Swiss are getting them selves in a state of preparedness to receive it.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
FRONTIER STILL
 REMAINS CLOSED.

LONDON, Sept. 19.-The Austro Roumanian frontier still remains closed. according to advices re- ceived here. It is understood that the relations of the two countries are at the straining point despite the attempt of Austria to explain her attitude in closing her frontier to her neighbOr country
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
SWISS SPY IS CONDEMNED TO DIE.

GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 19.- Information received here from Der
 lin is to the effect that a citizen of this country has been condemned to death by courtmartial in Ger many The dispatches state that he has been judged to be spy. It is officially announced that Switzer-
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
The Panama Canal
 Is Blocked Again

PANAMA, Sept 19.-The canal was temporarily blocked again this morning by a great landslide in the Culebra cut However, it is expect within the next few days, as the big steam shovels are already at work. There was no great amount of damage.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
CREEK PARLIAMENT HAS RECONVENED.

ATHENS, Sept. 19.-The new Greek parliament convened here yes terday It numbers far more mem bers than it ever did before, for the reason that more of the provinces sent representatives than heretofore.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
NO CHANGE IN POSITIONS.

PARIS, Sept. 19.-Reports from the battle line indicate that there has been no appreciable change in the positions of any of the troops fight ing there. Brisk fighting is reported all along the line of battle, the French and British trenches being subjected to severe shrapnel fire.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
ACTIVITY INCREASES
 ON SERBIAN BORDER
Combined Attack of Austans Germans and Expected Be Made In Serbia Soon--Rusians Are Again
 In Full Retreat In the East

land will make an attempt to inter- cede in behalf of her subject.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-09-20
ARCHIBALD DUE.

NEW YORK. Sept, 19.-James F.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-10-29
KING GEORGE
THROWN OFF
HORSE; HURT

LONDON. Oct 2e.-KinE George
Is suffering from bruises due 10 a
fall from his horse
The accident occurred yesterday
while the king was inspecting the
army In the field in Northern
France His mount. excited by tho
cheers OF the troops. reared and
fell. throwing the king of.
The king Is confined 10 his bed.
but he passed a fair night. his physi.
cian stated. His temperature Is
s92, and his pulse IS.