Iditarod pioneer., 1916-08-26
PROGRESS OF THE WAR
 ON DIFFERENT FRONTS

LONDON, Aug. 24-The Balkan drive of the en- tente allies IS now in full swing. The allies have made gains on the center, but admit the retirement of both wings, which are facing counter-attacks. General Won Mackensen IS directing the leutonlc forces.
 The Hungarians are displaying fear of the Rou- r1anians, whose feversh activity in prosecuting de- fense measures has been marked result of the latest allied drive The censor has prepared the people for the worst.
 Bulgarian troops are advancing toward the Greek seaport of Kavala.
 The kaser's hold on five fronts has been threat ened as result of British blows the Somrle front The allies have gained new positions near Jerome and taken many prisoners, but strong German as- sauIts have forced the British 10 retire Both sides used gas. It is claimed that there have been further ad- vances of the British forces in the Somme district
 The German Report
 BERLIN, Aug 22.-Ihe German and Hungarian forces have taken the offensive on the Balkan front The Serbs were compelled to fall back before the onrush The Greek cabinet has been summoned Tn conference to consider the situation.
 Allies Make Important Gains
 PARIS Aug 25The French and British advanced lines have completely occupied Mauepa which brings them within two niles of Conbe The Germans are opposing the drive with veteran troops.
 Allies Defeated on Macedonian Front LONDON, Aug. 25Ihe defeat of the entente forces along the Sume river the Macedonian front IS announced by the Bulgarian office
 Greek Soldiers Disobey Kings Orders ATHENS, Aug 25 Greek soldiers are still resisting the Bu garans spite the kings orders Although they have retired ;,J-yr llrppr
 Russians Preparing to Invade Bulg garia LONDON, Aug 25The Russians have concentrated large force the Roumanan frontier to invade Bulgaria
 French Report Important Victory PARIS Aug 2The French have carried important point near Conbes and have taken quantity of munitions
 Another Naval Encounter in the North Sea LONDON Aug 21Two light cruisers, the Nottingham and Falmouth have been sunk by German submarines while the British searching for the German fleet which reported to be nearing English One submarine destroyed and another aned and the German fleet returned to e goland upon learning the British in strength
 Second Drive About to Commence LONDON Aug 2hs & second md drive on the western front % their offensive line twenty miles south Of the present hn
 British Parliament Ad journs
 LONDON Aug. 25-Parlanent has adjourned until October TO- ministers express their confidence that before then fur important of the allied offensive will have been de The fifth German war loan will issued September
 Two Air Raids in One Day
 LONDON Aug. 25.-German arhips again raided the eas and southeast England yesterday making visits in a single day.
 Aiships Create Panic in London LONDON Aug 25-German ahips succeeded yesterday in getting close to London The exploding bombs shook the city creating panic Mist obscured the raiders
 Peace Terms Which Might Be Proposed BERLIN, Aug. 25A proclamation containing peace Gond, tons which might proposed by Germany have been published by the Independent Peace Committee
 General News Notes of the War
 BERLIN Aug 23.Ihe cthce claims that the Russian offensive at Lembeg and koiema has been unsuccessful Crop prospects occupied portions of Poland reported to be good The nation longer danger of starvatlon VIENNA Aug. 23The copper shortage being felt in Aus ria An order has been collect all domestic utensils those held by dealers included
 LISBON Aug 19Thc minister of announces that Portu gal place troops the field and will also take an active part in the struggle in aid of the allies.
 military officials have agreed