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AND COOK INLET PIONEER
'* VOL. 1. NO. 276.
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1916.
PRICE TEN CENTS.
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BERLIN, Oct. 3.—(By wireless to Sayville.)—Once more
the Russians have assumed the offensive, striking with great
force above and below Lemberg. Southeast of Lemberg, the
•t enemy gained a foothold in Austro-German positions. In the
advance northeast of the city, the Russians were checked by
the Austro-German lines seven successive times. The Rus
sians are renewing the attacks today. The foregoing is the
purport of a report issued by the German war office today.
RUSSIANS TAKE MANY PRISONERS.
.. PETROGRAD, Oct. 3.—In the Lemberg sector, says an of
'* Nj|ial Russian report today, sixteen hundred Austrian prison
ers were taken by our forces in the fighting yesterday.
SERBS GAIN KAIMAKOATAN HEIGHTS.
BERLIN, Oct. 3.—(By wireless to Sayville.)—The capture
by the Serbian army of the Kaimakoatan heights, on the Mace
donian front, is admitted by the German war office in a report
issued today. The Serbian and Bulgarian armies have been
engaged in fierce fighting on this front for weeks past. Yes
terday, the Serbs attacked the Bulgars’ positions on the heights
r and drove them from their trenches, which are now in the pos
session of the enemy.
, BRITISH TROOPS MAKE ADVANCE.
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LONDON, Oot. 3.—The British troops made an advance on
a three-thousand -yard front against the enemy in the fighting
yesterday, says an official report today. The fighting waged
on the front east of Eauoourt Labbaye and to the Albert-Ba
paume road. Eaucourt Labbaye is itself in the hands of the
British. The British employed to advantage in the attacks
armored tanks.
MORE REPORTS ABOUT GREECE.
ROME, Oct. 3.—The reports to the effect that Greece is
about to declare war against the central powers and side with
the ei*tente powers has started wholesale massacre of Greek
residents in Asia Minor at the hands of the Turkish soldiers
f and civilians, according to an official report received here to
day by the Greek legation.
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ZEPPELIN RAID ON LONDON.
LONDON, Oct. 3.—A fleet of Zeppelins made another raid
on London and the east coast of England last night, according
to a British report issued today. One of the big airships was
brought down by fire from one of the forts, near the midnight
hour. After being hit, the Zeppelin caught fire and soon jvas a
* burning mass visible for miles. Great crowds in the streets of
London saw the spectacle and loudly cheered as the burning
mass fell to the ground in the London district.
REMAINS OF VICTIMS FOUND.
LONDON, Oct. 3.—The commander of the Zeppelin de
stroyed by the British was found in a field near a part of the
wrecked airship. He is still alive today, but is terribly injur
ed. His body was driven into the wreckage with such force
that the imprint is visible. Up to noon iodajv thirteen bodies
ft of victims of the wreck were found. Fragments pf the machine
were found, lying within a radius of fifty yards.
SEATTLE AFTER
FAR-EAST TRADE
SEATTLE, Oct. 3.—Seattle business
men, under the leadership of J. E.
Chilberg, propose to organize a two
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and-a-half million dollar corporation,
having for its object the securing of
unmerce in the far east. One hun
red thousand dollars in cash has al
ready been subscribed to the corpora
tion and it is thought that by the end
of the week the total amount shall
have been subscribed.
DR. JORDAN VS.
MRS. FITZSIMMONS
SEATTLE, Oct. 3.—Dr. F. M. Jor
dan, a prominent and wealthy physi
cian, formerly active in politics in the
city, and Mrs. Robert Fitzsimmons,
wife of the former world champion
heavyweight pugilist, spoke from the
same platform in the Young Men’s
Christian association Sunday after
noon, the large hall being tilled with
auditors. Dr. Jordan spoke in fpvor
of peace, while Mrs. Fitzsimmons ad
vocated war against sin.
“TOO PROUD TO FIGHT!”
Frank Cotter, Alaska’s poet laure
ate, has come through with another
jingle that is certainly worth publish
ing, and it is a splendid take-off on
the war-like attitude of President Wil
son. Mr. Cotter is using the jingle on
a card in the way of advertising the
Cotter store, and it is printed for the
first time in The Daily Times.
Election time is drawing near, the big campaign is on,
We hear a lot of arguments, some pro, but mostly “con.”
As you listen to the arguments, sometimes it gets your “goat,”
And it keeps a fellow guessing, just to find out how to vote.
Both sides will “save the country” if you hark to what they say,
And you’re bound to book a losing, if you vote the other way.
But the thing that hits me hardest, and I feel inside I’m right,
And I’ll never vote for any man who’s too damn proud to fight.
It was fighting made this country and it’s kept this Land intact;
We’ve had to fight for all we’ve got, you know that that’s a fact.
We had our tiff with England when this country was a pjp,
It was a case of fight that time, or else be gobbled up.
We fought again in Eighteen Twelve, to keep our ships at sea,
And if it hadn’t been for Peary, pray tell me where we’d be ?
Go read your country’s history and get some needed light,
Where would we be if Washington had been too proud to fight7
We’ve had some recent troubles and have passed notes to and fro
From our calm and peaceful White House to a thug in Mexico.
The Black and Tans have bluffed us, we’ve had “peace at any cost,”
But I hate to think of what we paid, and the soldier boys we lost.
Adair and his poor comrades died like heroes, unafraid,
Expecting we’d avenge them, but up to date no one has paid.
It was not like this in olden days, when we pulled the rattler’s bite,
When Old Zack Taylor showed them. He was not too proud to fight.
And then in Eighteen Sixty-One our land was rent in twain,
Internal strife assailed us, and we had to fight again.
We fought to hold the land intact, to stamp out slavery’s shame,
To make this a Land of Freedom, in fact, as well as name.
We fought four weary, bloodsoaked years, on land and on the foam,
Whom do ye honor, those who fought, or they who stayed at home?
Now all enjoy the benefits and admit the North was right,
But suppose that Old Abe Lincoln had been too proud to fight.
They say “Peace hath her victories, no less renowned than war.”
Well, there’s none that I remember, can you tell me who they are?
And the men the nations honor and write high on history’s page
Are the men who’ve done the fighting, in this or any age.
When the Eagle quits her nestlings, and a brown bear leaves her cubs,
Then men who won’t defend their homes may not be rated “dubs.”
But a Nation’s Knell is sounded, when her sons in all their might
Lay down to be walked over, ’cause they’re too damn proud to fight.
So when I cast my ballot, on this next election day,
There’s lots that I’ll consider, but this thought is going to weigh—
I want that Flag kept flying, and I want that Flag kept clean;
I want the world to realize that it stands for nothing mean.
I can’t see “peace at any price,” forget that grape juice dream;
We can make-the world respect us, if we let the Eagle scream.
Let the whole land stand together for any cause that’s right,
And let’s get a standard bearer who’s not too proud to fight.
(Copyright applied for) PAT O’COTTER.
SEATTLE, Oct. 3.—A referendum vote being taken by the
longshoremen indicates that the proposition to return to work
at the present scale and then, within ten days, arbitrate the
question of a permanent wage scale, has been carried by a sub
stantial majority. The prospects for a settlement of the strike
are better today than any time since the walkout. President
O’Connor, of the international longshoremen’s union, is taking
the initiative in the effort to bring about a settlement. He is
being aided by the federal board of mediation.
NON-UNION DOCK WORKERS ATTACKED.
SEATTLE, Oct. 3.—At 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon
eight non-union dock workers, on their return home from the
day’s work, were attacked and badly beaten by a mob compos
ed ot a hundred and fifty striking longshoremen. No arrests
were made.
SYMPATHY STRIKE A FAILURE.
NEW i ORK, Oct. 3.—Apparently the attempt to tie up
New York industrially has been a complete failure. It is gen
erally believed that the sympathetic strike will be called off. A
meeting ot the labor leaders is on today, considering action
along that line. The street cars are running, although inter
rupted at times. Of the 800,000 unionists called out by the
General Federated Trades, but 130,000 members have respond
ed, and business is but little disturbed from this cause.
THREE PK OF KBS REACH END
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 3.—Anna
and Elma Oran, sisters, aged 60 and
65 years, respectively, were found
dead in each others arms at their
home in Philadelphia this morning.
Death was the result of a suicide pact,
poison being the agency employed.
For forty years the sisters conducted j
a dry goods store in this city. They
were in comfortable circumstances
and were highly esteemed by their
friends and acquaintances. They leave
no known relatives.
NEW YORK, Oct. 3.—Mrs. Caro
line Cutherbeck, aged 68 years, and
Mrs. Sarah Vedeer, aged 70 years,
sisters, both widows, were found dead
seated at the dining room table, suf
focated by smoke from a fire that or
iginated in the attic. When neighbors
that saw the fire reached the scene,
the three-story home was amaze. They
had only time to remove the remains
of the aged couple.
MANCASTER, O., Oct. 3.—Agnes
and Alice Smitters, sisters, aged 48
and 58 years, respectively, were found
dead, sitting erect in rocking chairs,
at an early hour this morning. There
was no sign of violence. An autopsy
will be held to determine the cause of
death.
The Smitters sisters were in com
fortable circumstances. Apparently
they made no effort whatever to es
cape, as it would have been an easy
matter to reach the open.
SENATOR CLARKE
DiESflF APOPLEXY
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Oct. 3.—Uni
ted States Senator Clark, president
pro tern of the senate and long a lead
ing member of that body, died here
yesterday afternoon from the affects
of a stroke of apoplexy. He- was
stricken Friday evening and never re
gained consciousness.
TEN KILLED AND
30 IE INJURED
DETROIT, Oct. 3.—Ten persons
were killed and 30 injured last night
when a switch engine pushing three
freight trains, on the Grand Trunk
railway system, crashed into a street
car filled with passengers. An inves
tigation will be held to fix the respon
sibility of the shocking act.
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The entire population of Anchorage, regardless of ¥
creed or party, is anxiously looking forward to Wicker- -fc
sham night. The committee on arrangements has se- ¥
lected Thursday night and it is safe to say that Labor ¥
union hall will be taxed to capacity. ¥
Delegate Wickersham attended Mr. Cobb’s speech ¥
last night and has been spending his time today in re- ¥
newing old acquaintances and meeting new friends. Ev- ¥
ery man in the city has virtually appointed themselves a +
committee of one to entertain Anchorage’s distinguished
visitor and Mr. Wickersham says: “I have never been *
accorded more courteous and friendly treatment than the ¥
people of your city have given me, nor will I forget it ¥
when I return to congress.” +
Delegate Wickersham will tell the people of Anchor- ¥
age Thursday night just why he should be returned to +
congress and all arrangements have been made for the *
biggest meeting of his active campaign. Mr. Wickersham ¥
will attend the social meeting of the Pioneers of Alaska ¥
tonight and is making preparations to make the overland +
trip to Seward, leaving Anchorage Friday morning. ¥
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SEATTLE, Oct. 3.—Samuel Rosen
berg, a retired millionaire merchant
of Seattle, owner of the Sorrento ho
tel, and other big income properties
here, died yesterday afternoon at his
fruit farm near Medford, Oregon, a
victim of pneumonia.
SEATTLEMIY
SEATTLE, Oct. 3.—M. C. Wade, a
real estate dealer, who lately got into
financial difficulties, committed suicide
by jumping off a local dock into the
bay and drowning.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3.—Vice
Admiral Fullam, commander-in-chief
of the Pacific reserve fleet, reached
here last evening. He comes to as
sume his new duties.
PROMINENT OIL
Ml KILLED IN
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 3.—John
A. Hunt, prominent in the oil industry
in California, member of the Olympic
club and other social organizations,
was found dead in Bush street in
front of an apartment house late last
night, his throat cut from ear to ear.
According to the story told the po
lice by Miss Irine Hudnut, who was
dining with Hunt at the apartment
Grill, the victim met death at the
hands of a man named Fain. While
the couple were dining, said the Hud
not woman, Fain came to the table
and interrupted them, demanding from
Hunt the whereabouts of his daughter,
Alice Fain, whom he charged Hunt
had secreted in a room in the apart
ment. The two men engaged in a war
of words, Hunt denying knowledge of
the Fain girl. After a brief contro
versy in the apartment grill, the two
men passed into the street. This is
the last seen of them by the Hudnut
woman, until called to view the re
mains of Hunt.
THE PRESIDENT
LONG BRANCH, N. J., Oct. 3.—
Henry Ford, the millionaire auto
nanufacturer, has been invited to vis
t President Wilson and will take
uncheon with him and his family.
?ord recently came out in favor of the
■e-election of Wilson.
n TAKING
A NEEDED REST
NEW YORK, Oct. 3.—Candidate
Hughes reached here yesterday and
will remain and rest a few days. He
will start on his third campaign tour
Jctober 9th. The candidate is hope
ful over the result.