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The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
RIISSlA FLOODED BY MILLIONS OF
 STARVING ROUMANIAN REFUGEES
THINK PEACE NOT REFUSED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. - Administration officials do not consider the speech of the British prime minister flat refusal of the German peace proposals They believe, rather that the speech attempt to place the blame Germany for the war. The German ambassador here, Count Benstorf, says openly that the George answer will end the matter and he Oresees another exchange of notes at least before the subject is given up An auth oty close to the German embassy says that the kaiser s prepared to state the terms which he would be willing to make peace but no detailed information to terms has been given out. Other German diplomats express the belief that Germany has secretly settled the terms
 to be offered and that these terms ready to be submit ted to joint conference of representatives of the powers Lansing and Wilson are silent but oicialdom generally seems to feel optimistic They note the fact that George said in his speech that the Entente powers will wait unt they hear what terms Germany has to offer.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
CONTRACT MEDICAL WORK
 FOR NATIVES OF ALASKA

The bureau of education has enter. ed into a contract with Dr. Elmel Chester Gross, of Ellamar, to do the medical and surgical work required by the natives of Alaska within the southwestern district of this bureau. In the past the medical work fol the natives has been done at Valdez or Cordova. This has never proved a very convenient arrangement for the village of Tatitlek, the most import ant and largest village on Prince William Sound, particularly during the winter months. But with the present arrangement it permits the bureau of education to have access to physician and hospital within three miles of the village at Tatitlek, for the natives.
 It is hoped that now, through this arrangement, the bureau will be able to successfully treat a number of dis eases that never could be handled properly before. Also it is a com fort to those in the north to know that there is always aid at hand in cases of emergency.
 Dr. Gross is the physician employ ed by the Ellamar mine, and came to Ellamar from Seattle several months ago.-Cordova Times.
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NO INTENTION OF
 VIOLATING MEXICO Still Insist on American Conditions and Carranza
 Has Been Informed

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2O.-Secre- tary Lane and his colleagues have given to the Mexican commissioners statement of the intentions of the the American government to be trans nitted to Carranza. This statement IS to the effect that the United States government has no intention of vio- ating the sovereignty of Mexico but t insists on the old American de- hands. The note was immediately abled to Quaeretaro to Carranza with a request to the first chief to ratify the protocol and show good faith.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
HOLDING MEETINGS FOR
 PEACE OVER IN ENGLAND

LONDON, Nov. 2S.-A conference in favor of opening peace negotia- tions, organized by the National Con- ference for Civil Liberties, was brok- en up at Cardiff on Saturday after noon bp patriotic demonstrators.
 Mir. James Winstone, president or he South Wales Miners Federation took the chair, supported by Mr. J. II. Thomas, NJ. F., and Mir. Ramsay Macdonald. It was soon evident that, despite all precautions, hostile element was present, the chairman ,eing constantly interrupted. At ten minutes to three pandemonium broke loose following the arrival outside the hall of throngs participating in the patriotic demonstration. The doors were attacked and inside the crowd ed building the greatest excitemen' prevailed.
 A fierce fight ensued for the pos session of the hall, and gradually the demonstrators, headed by MT. C. B. Stanton, NJ. P, forced their way in, waving national flags of all the Allied countries, those of Britain and Bel gium being in the van. They rushed through the audience and mounted the platform, from which Mir. Ram say Macdonald quickly disappeared.
 Mir. Thomas ana MT. Winstone re- mained to argue with the invaders, but their voices were scarcely heard in the tumult.
 When Mir. J. H. Thomas mounted table with the object of addressing the gathering, Mir. Stanton bounded to his side and before the railway mems M. P. could utter word he was dragged off the table, narrowly escaping serious injury.
 The patriots had now completely won the day. Speeches were deliever- ed for half an hour, and finally res olution was adopted in favor of win ming the war without any kow-tOwing to Germany. Then, amid further cheer cheering, the victors left for loud cheering, the victors left for onstration was held by them. Troops had been held in readiness, but for tunately their services were not re- quired-Daily Mail.
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ARRIVES ON
 HER FIRST TRIP HERE

The steamship Spokane arrived at 1 o'clock this morning for her first visit to Seward. She is a fine vessel built by the Union Iron Works at San Francisco in 1902, is splendidly ftteo out and has been in the tourist trade in southeastern Alaska for quite a time. She is of 2,379 gross tons, is 27O feet in length and 40 feet beam. She is fifteed with twelve rooms with baths, has a social hall which may be compared to drawing room, has a library, twelve rooms with brass bed steads and all the other requirements. She is explained by Captain Johnson and her purser is C. H. Bach. She will not remain on this run, however. In the season just closed she carried 5000 tourists and not one complaint was heard. On the trip here she brought, amongst others, Wm. F.. Rohrbach and c. S. Crider. She left about a. m. with the following out going first class passengers:
 H. Miller, w. J. Cassidy, H. Klyn- berg. F. S. Hewitt, Tom Talent. Clifford Mooers, Wm. Mobrick, w. H. Whittlesey, Sam Sandy and four steerage.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
ROUMANIANS STARVING

PETROGRAD, Dee. 20-ThouSands of homeless and starving Roumanians are flooding Odessa and Key and other cities in southern Russia and are creating new and enormous refugee problem that IS probably greater than that of Belgium in magnitude Figures compiled by the officials indicate that number of refugees to be cared for by Russia exceeds the total population of the three Scandinavian kingdoms combined. Strenuous efforts are being made to alleviate the distress but these efforts are met with exceeding difficulty because of the conditions brought on by the The Roumanian popu- laton seems to have been stricken with fear of the Ger mans to such an extent that the country all but depopu lated
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PAPERS APPROVE GEORGE

LONDON, Dec. 2O.-The newspapers completely ap- prove of the uerances of Lloyd George in the house of commons on the question of peace The Manchester Guardian which has come to be regarded the great mouthpece of the provinces says that George very adroi
 J avoided snare set for him by the German chancellor il says the refusal to harbor the peace proposal was abrupt and sweeping and shows that this government will heed no proposals that lack expcitness Other great papers also say no proposals be accepted that do not state the terms Germany would accede to-.
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 Mir. Gibson, whose leg will be ann putated tomorrow, suffered the in- jury by being run over by a car on the railroad. The leg will be ampu- tated between the knee and the hip.
 Bennett James and Senator Jack Roman returned from the scene of their operations at Moose Pass last night. They have nothing for publi- cation about the property. Both will probably take a trip out for the winter.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
SHAME ON THEM

Just think, it's only few months since Skagway decided to abolish the saloons, and the saloonkeepers were refused the privilege of doing busi- ness, apparently to the satisfaction of the great majority. Again less than a month ago the whole territory decided to put the lid down. Despite all that, here comes the news that a raid was made on the soft drink stands and found hard stuff in plenty. -Ketchikan Porgressive-Miner.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
JOE BADGER MANAGER
 OF BROADWAY CAFE

Mcssrs. Margules and Whittemore are now direct proprietors of the Broadway Cafe and Joe Badger is in- stalled as manager. Charles Guy is the chef and the house will be con ducted in first class manner. A chicken dinner will be given this evening, for instance, for fifty cents.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
MILLION IN CHICAGO
 FOR CHRISTMAS CHEER

CHICAGO, Dec. 2O.-The mer- chants of this city estimate that a million dollars were spent this year in this city for Christmas cheer They say the holiday sales reflect better than any other circumstance the good times.
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AMPUTATE GIBSON LEG

The leg of E. NJ. Gibson, which was injured several months ago, will be amputated tomorrow. Every attempt was made to save the limb but Dr. Romig finds it necessary to take hero ic measures now.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
MARINA AS MERCHANTMEN

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.-The state department an- nOunceS that the Marina not in the government ser vice, contrary to the German statement when she submarined She was purely merchantmen. Germany has admitted that the submarine commander made mis- take but this will hold the matter in abeyance until the peace proposals have been dealt with finally
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
DEMURRER IN BROWNELL CASE

A demurrer was filed today by Morford and Finnegan to the an swer of D. c. Brownell in the case of Carroll and Weinberg vs. Brownell. The plaintiffs claim damages for al- legged premature. dismissal from the store on Fourth and Washington and for fixtures.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
TURKS FIGHT ON STRUMA

BERLIN, Dec 2O-The office reports that the Bugars and Turks have been successful in engagements the Suma river in Macedonia where the British are operatng Since the invasion of ROmana large Turkish forces have aided the Bugars in that field
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
ITALY MAY CONSIDER PEACE

ROlIE Dec 20. - Foreign Minister Sonnlnno an nounced today in the chamber of deputies that no coh tons had been mentioned by Germany basis for ne gotatons and it was difficult to decide how to take the offer He declared that if representations made sub- seouen that gave any definite promise plan of action thevwould be considered by the Italian government.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
GREAT XMAS MAIL CAME
 ON STEAMER SPOKANE

One hundred and seventy-fve sacks of mail, mostly filled with Christmas presents, arrived on the Spokane Postmaster Root expects that the Christmas mail will be about evenly divided between the Spokane and the Mariposa which is expected abou' Saturday.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
EXECUTE VILLISTA PEND

JUAREZ, Dec 2O.-It is reported here that the home guards have ex- ecuted Baudelo, the most cruel and vicious of the followers of Villa, and seventeen others, all of whom were captured after a battle which has talk en place southwest of Chihuahua City The guards claim a decisive victory over the bandits.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
WAS LARGEST BRITISH SHIP

LONDON, Dec. 2O-The admiralty reports tha, when the liner Britannia sunk she had wounded sold erS aboard and that troops in active service were o her list She the largest British ship aOat having
 gross tonnage of fortyeght thousand The nveStiga- ton has been unable to determine whether she sunk by mine or a torpedo
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FUNSTON SENDS TROOPS

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 2O.-General Funston has ordered Colonel Wilson, commander of the troops in the Yuma district, to send at once a sufficient force to Ajo, Arizona, where the Mexicans are said to be threatening.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
VETS WIN BOSTON BY
 A GOOD MAJORITY

BOSTON, Dec. 2O.-The vets have won here by a majority of fifteen thousand, according to the incomplete returns. This lead assures them of a substantial majority.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
SAY FRENCH REFUSED

BERLIN, Dec. 2O.-The French yesterday undertook an advance in the neghbohood of Rems but repus ed All the engagements reported this morning on the western front were local The weather is severe at times and operations are rendered difficult unless when hard frost prevails
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
ENTENTE MAY TALK TO-DAY

PARIS, Dec 2O-There is no hope here that the En- tente council will receive Germanys peace proposal fav- oraby afe the speech of Brand in the senate yesterday It is expected that the allied answer will be ready today and it will be an absolute rejection The official intention is not to take the proposals with real seriousness
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
ITALY ALONE AMONGST ENTENTE NATIONS SEEMS 10 REGARD GERMAN PROPOSAL WORTH CONSIDERING
MEXICANS FIRE ON J. s. TROOPS
 AND FUNSTON BUSHES MEN ID AID

SAN BENITO, Dee. 2O.-Mexicans fired fifty shots at Company B, First Oklahoma regiment, today at the Santa Maria pumping station but no casualties are reported. The news of the occurrence does not convey any intelligence as to whether the attack CTS were Villa or Carranza support CTS.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
RETREAT IN DOBRUDJA

BERLIN, Dec 2O-Mackensen has captured thou sand of the Roumanian and Russian forces that still retreatng in the province of Dobuda The retreat of the enemy is bringing them closer to the lower Danube where is expected they may be entrapped in large num- bers
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
TURKS SURE OF SAFETY

CONSTANTINOPLE, Dee. 2O.-The Famine, the emiocal paper and the other newspapers here declare that Germany and Austria have given full guarantees tO the Ottoman empire that no peace will be considered which does not fully secure the integrity of this nation and her safety from future attempts against her sover eighty and government.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20

M. M. Beatty has returned from his camp out near the end of the Alaska Northern.
The Seward gateway., 1916-12-20
NOTHING BIG SAYS LONDON

LONDON, Dec. 20. - Only minor engagements are reported from any of the warning fronts today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02

bed to go to the White House. declared
his support of the President tonight in
the following statement:
of course / am standing with the Pres
ident in this crisis. He is simply de-
manding that Americans be warned and
afforded some slight opportunity Of escap-
ing before they are murdered. Women.
children and non-conabatants are at least
entitled to that much consideration. II
has been the law Of nations for thous-
and years. I am with the President and
am proud of his Ameficanism."
The Senate recessed tonight in order to
shut of all business tomorrow except de-
bate on the water power bill, but there
will be no delay in disposing of the issue
there once the House has acted.
The international situation crept into
debate on the House floor only once dur
ing the day. Representative London. So
cialist. attempted to discuss it but was
stopped by the objection of Rep. Madden
of Illinois that he was not combining his
remarks to the claims bill before the
House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
Discomfort OF
INDIA NATIVES
EXAGGERATED

New York, March 1.-Reports of discon-
tent and threatened uprisings of natives
in India have been very much exaggerat-
ed in news dispatches from outside
sources, according to Dr. William L. Alb
bot of Philadelphia, who arrived today
on the steamship California from Liver
pool Dr. Abbot said he recently left In
dia, where he has been for the last year
on a scientific mission.
There has been some discomfort re-
ported in certain quarters Dr. Abbot
said, 1.-The discomfort being fomented by
German propaganda. 1t has not spread,
however, and the British authorities have
been able to check promptly all demon
strations. The natives of India l found
were seemingly we'll content under Brit
ish rule and, besides, their lack of effec-
tive arms would prevent any serious out
break The various native rulers are
loyal to Great Britain and many of them
have at their own expense furnished and
equipped full regiments for duty in
France or to take the place of regulars
that have been called home"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
FRENCH

Paris, March 1.-The following official
communication was issued by the war
Office tonight:
In Belgium our artillery. in concert
with the British artillery. effectively
shelled the enemy trenches southeast of
boesinghe. East Of Rheims a detach-
ment comprising two companies which
attempted to reach our line retreated
hastily under our fire. leaving some dead
on the ground.
'In the region of Vertlun there was no
infantry action during the course of the
day. The enemy bombardment continued
west OF the Meuse in the zone between
Malancourt and FORCES, east of the
Meuse. especially in the region of Vaux
and Danlolp. and in the Woevre on our
trenches at Fresnes.
Our artillery displayed great activity
on the entire front Of the enemy West
of Pont-A-Mousson our trench guns shat
tered the German organizations in lie
Pretre wood, and our heavy artillery
bombarded the enemy establishments in
the region Of Thiacecourt.
"In Alsace there were rather spirited
actions by our batteries in the valleys
Of the Fecht and the Dolley.
The Belgian official communication
reads: There is nothing to report on the
front of the Belgian army"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
TED LEWIS Gets
DECISION OVER
HARRY STONE

New Orleans, March Tied Lewis
of England was awarded a referees
decision over Harry Stone Of New
York at the end Of their 20-round bout
here tonight. By his victory Lewis
claimed the welterweight champion
ship of the world.
Lewis received the credit for forcing
the fight in Is Of the 20 rounds and
with slight advantage in weight,
height and reach seemed to be in no
danger at any stage of the contest
Ringside authorities gave the winner
II rounds. Stone six and declared
three even.
The fight was fast and featured by
an almost continuous exhibition Of
boxing. There were no knockdowns and
both men apparently were in good con-
dition when the final gong rang. Dur
ing the last four rounds. Lewis was
at his best and Referee Richard Burke
declared that the showing in these Pc
RODS warranted his decision.
In the six rounds credited to Stone,
the New York fighter blocked Lewis
blows successfully and for brief pc
riod appeared to be ready to assume
the offensive. Stones blows apparently
had little effect on Lewis, however
and the advantage gained over the
English title aspirant was soon lost.
Both men weighed in under the re-
quired weight Of 145 pounds. Before
the contest the winner was challenged
by Sam Rowlands of Milwaukee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
VERDUN ACTION
is WE'LL IN HAND
SAY THE FRENCH

Paris, Feb. 29.-(Delayed).-T the
situation around Verdun is now we'll
in hand and considered quite satisfac-
tory from the French point of view is
freely stated by the military experts.
At the northeastern part of the strong
hold the chief effort Of the Germans
seems to be directed to the rescue of
the Brandenburgers who remain
.cooped up in the ruined easements Of
Fort Douaumont. The development of
the German operations southeast of
Verdun is interpreted by the observers
as preliminary to an attempt to assail
the French positions on the Meuse
heights through two principal gaps
through the woods which are protect
ed by Fort Tavannes. east by north
east Of Verdun and southeast Of Fort
Douaumont, and oy Fort Rozelier
southeast of the fortress.
Both sides are profiting from the
period of comparative calm to bring
up fresh forces and supplies of am
munition.
While it is realized that the Germans
have not yet reached the limit of their
offensive resources, 1t is stated that
any fresh onslaught on their part is
awaited by the French with supreme
confidence in their ability to hurl it
back.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
GOOD BUSINESS
is REPORTED BY
RESERVE BOARD

Washington, March 1.-Generally good
business conditions throughout the coun-
try are reflected in reports of federal re-
serve agents made public tonight by the
federal reserve board. Growing scarcity
of raw materials used in many American
industries is noted, however, and the
southern agents predict an increase in
cotton Acreage this year unless steps are
taken to prevent it,
The Boston district reports trade gener-
ally in continued activity with the unoer-
straining undue expansion. Unrest of la
Dor and increasing cost Of raw materials,
however, are said to be disturbing fac
tors.
From New York comes the report that
there are more products and workers in
that district. anA that the industrial ac-
tivity there is Of record character.
Manufacturers Of automobiles, tools and
firearms and the rolling mills show the
greatest increase in production. On ac-
count Of scarcity Of raw materials, how
ever. some houses anticipate a shortage
in merchandise stocks.
Steady and substantial gain throughout
the Philadelphia district in virtually all
lines of business is announced. Prices Of
commodities are said to be rising and
supplies scarce with labor hard to obtain
and wages high. Lack Of dyestuffs is
noted and raw materials are said to be
advancing in price. Steel mills and ship.
yards continue busy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
WAR RISK RATES
RISE ON ACCOUNT
GERMAN POLICY

New York, March 1.-Rates of war risk
insurance on transatlantic steamers and
cargoes had advanced today in anticipa-
ton of the enforcement of Germany s
policy of sinking armed merchant ships
without warning. The quotation on YES
sells bound for Mediterranean ports was
increased to two per cent. upon the re-
ceipt of cables from London saying that
similar rate had been imposed there.
Previously the rate here had been about
one per cent. but ranging upward to Il,
especially on valuable cargoes. The war
risk quotation on vessels destined to Eng
land and French ports also stifened
and ranged from 1 to u per cent.
The reported presence of German raid
ers off the coast of Brazil caused the war
rates on belligerent merchant ships in
the South American trade to stand firmly
at three per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
EVIDENCE THAT
SUBMARINE HIT
THE PROVENCE

Paris. Feb. 80. 1890. a. M.-tDelayed).
-Advices received by the Admiralty
thus far concerning the sinking Of the
French auxiliary cruiser Provence in
the Mediterranean give evidence that
she was sunk by submarine. The Ia
test information is contained in the
following official statement
THE French auxiliary cruiser Pro-
yence II (thus designated to distin-
guisll her from the French battleship
Provence) engaged in transporting
troops to Saloniki. was sunk in the Med
tterranean on the 2eth. Two hundred
and ninety-six survivors have been
Drought to Malta and about 400 to Me-
los by French and British patrol ves-
sells summoned by wireless.
mo signs of a submarine were no.
ticed either before or after the sink
ing.
LA Provence was armed with FIVE
cannon Of 14-centimetres, two Of ST.
millimetres and four Of 47-millimetres."
The French ministry Of marine gave
out Q statement yesterday sometime
after the foregoing was issued. in which
the number Of survivors was estimated
at $40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-02
ITALIAN

Rome (via London), March 1.-The fol-
lowing official communication was issued
today:
"Our detachments have extended and
consolidated the position we occupied
west of the height Of Mount Marmolada
after overcoming great difficulties caused
by terrain and atmospheric conditions
''In the Montenero zone our patrols car
ried out daring reconnaissance toward
the enemy's line at Mrzi, where we
threw grenades. causing alarm among the
enemy.
There have been particularly heavy ar
tillery actions in the Gorilla zone The
enemy bombarded some inhabited places.
doing material damage but not injuring
anybody.
Our artillery has effectively lombard
ed enemy shelters, observation posts and
marching troops