The Nenana news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1916-1918, 1917-10-13
WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY,
Petrograd-The. new coalition
government has assumed control in
Russia, replacing the council of five
which was organized several months
ago. The new regime announces
that an active foreign policy will
be carried out, for the purpose of
making peace in agreement with the
Allies as soon as possible. In the
meanwhile the government will take
steps to bring the army to The high
est fighting power and to restore
economic and social ira lquility
throughout the country.
Washington-Practically all staple
foods will be placed under govern
ment food control on November
first, for the double purpose of pre-
venting unreasonable profits and
waste.
New York-The third game of
the World series, played in this
city this afternoon, was won by the
Giants, the score being two to moth
ing. 1t was the most exciting game
seen thus far and the showing made
by the New Workers has boosted
their stock materially, and insures
a record crowd tomorrow at the Polo
grounds. The batteries were Benton,
Raridon, Cicotti and Schalk. Benton
pitched superior ball throughout the
game, displaying real World series
form. Cicotte, on the other hand,
weakened in the fourth, being found
for hits that were readily turned
into runs. New York made eight
hits and two errors and Chicago
made five hits and three errors.
Washington-The government has
made additional loans to England
France, of forty millions each, bring
ing the total, advanced to the Allied
nations, to S2,613, 100000.
Amsterdam-A revolutionary plot
in the Germany navy, similar to
that which recently threatened the
Russian Baltic fleet, was disclosed
today by Minister of Marine Won
Capelle, in a speech before the
reichstag. He said that order had
been restored with difficulty.
Seattle-Secretary of the Trea-
sure M'Adoo, who is touring the
the country in the interest of the
second Liberty loan, addressed a
big crowd in this city last night,
urging the public to assist their
country by subscribing to the loan.
His address was proceeded by a mill
tary parade.
London-Advices received in this
city indicate that German steam
railways are seriously handicapped
by shortage of fuel. The railways
propose to levy heavy excess fare
for the purpose Of discouraging
all but unavoidable business journ-
eys.
London-The joint drive launched
by the French and British forces
on Tuesday resulted in the capture
of more than a thousand Germans,
and all the detectives of the Allies
were gained. The ultimate aim Of
the Allies is to force the enemy back
sufficiently to necessitate the evacu-
alton of Ostend ard Zeebruggee.
the German submarine bases on
the Belgian coast. General Haig
reports that he is highly pleased
with the results obtained thus far.
Washington-Ihe reported new
peace maneuver in German circles
is regarded here just about as
seriously as the previous peace
overtures, which have received the
consideration of the American gov
eminent. 1t is looked upon by Off
Gals as a feeler, designed to dis
courage American war preparations.
At headquarters of the state depart
ment, it was stated today that the
peace pronouncement of President
Wilson still stands. There can be
no negotiations with the Teutons
while Hohenzollern autocracy exists.
Da+roorad Tho proviSional poy-