Y« Änrhomge Baily Timeg
AND COOK INLET PIONEER
VOL. 1. NO. 2.V).
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA. FRIDAY, SKI’TEM HER 8, l!»l(i.
Pi?I' K TEX CP' T’H.
Twenty Thousand Roumanians Taken
BERLIN, Sept. 8.—The German-Bulgarian troops have
captured more than 20,000 Roumanian soldiers, including two
generals, within the past few days. The dates and places of
the battles resulting in the captures are withheld. The Ger
man official report says the Roumanian town of Tntrakan was
stormed by the German-Bulgarian troops. TOO big guns being
employed in the engagement. Following a terrific bombard
ment which lasted several hours, the town capitulated yestcr
day and is in possession of the Bulgars. The German-Bulgar
ian troops are advancing into Roumania.
Allies Admit Retreat of Roumanians
PETROGRAD, Sept. 8.—Government officials admit that
under pressure from the German Bulgarian army, the Romm
nian army has evacuated the town of Turtukai, in Roumania.
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Allies Take Mile of First Line Trenches
PARIS, Sept. 8.—The French official communique today
reports the capture by the allied troops of a mile of first line
Benches in the Vaux-Chapitre-Chenois front, following a des
perate engagement with the German force.-.
Russians Take Six Thousand Prisoners
PETROGRAD, Sept. 8.—General BrussilofV’s troops have
captured the important railway center of Galacia, in Ga
licia, following a desperate engagement that continued
•* throughout yesterday. The city was fired by the Russians,
caused by the heavy bombardment. Six thousand prisoners
were taken by the Russians.
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British Fleet Drives Enemy Back to Base
* LONDON, Sept. 8.—The British fleet was successful in a
naval engagement that occurred near Nec-holi yesterday, the
Berman Meet returning to its base with all possible haste. So
far as known, no vessels were lost on either side, the enemv
fleeing upon the approach of
ning fight, at long range.
Greek Troops Are
ATHENS. Sept. 8.—All (
.joined the allied armies and
ian-(ierman armies. In other
are going oxer to the allies,
war has been made by the <li
to all intents and purposes,
sisting them in every way po
the British fleet. It was a run
Joining With Allies
I reek soldiers stationed here have
are fighting against the Bulgur
parts of (I recce, the (ireek troops
While no official declaration of
eek gox'ernment. the country has,
joined with the allies and is a>
ssible.
Many Americans Lost on British Ship
WASI1IXGTOX, Sept. 7.—American Consul General Me
Loon, stationed at Glasgow, cables the American Gate depart
ment that an investigation conducted by his office reveals that
-8 American citizens were on board the British steamer Ivcl
vinia. xvhicli xvas torpedoed or sunk by a mine near Glasgow!
j September
British Win in Hand to Hand Fighting
I.OXBOX, Sept. 8.— In desperate hand-to-hand fighting in!
the Meuse Wood sector yesterday a brilliant victory is claimed
by the British troops in a British report issued today. The
British made a dash on the German trenches, and after x ieiou> !
hand-to-hand fighting, forced the enemv to retire, the British!
occupying the abandoned trenches.
Germans Admit Some Allied Successes
BERLIN, Sept. 8.-—The German official report todnx re
ports the withdrawal of the German lines at the Eipa and Ze
lota fronts and admits that the Erench have gained a strong
foothold in the Vermand and OviHiais sectors.
Russian Armies Make General Advance
I’L I R( HiRAI), Kept. 8. The liiissian i <-|><>rt toda\ -uv
tIk* l{u»ian army i~ making a general advance in the tj.d'. i.-. .
and Carpathian sectors, Three village^ wmv taken in i '■ ■
German Sympathizers Are Apprehended
N.\|,( >XIKA, Sept, i. (ireek revolutionists cn.itinu. •
ajiprci'. ml (Jerman sympathizers throng or: tir o- ;i ,
needs o! I*ro-(iermans have I•**i>ji t;i ■n j ■•u-todv. i
atizon- will he jtlnced in internment camp- until tin* • ■
< ver.
Capture of Clery Village Is Admitted
I’LKLIX, Sept. 7. The capture of Clery. soutl of S
l>\ the lYench forces. i> officially admitted liy : .• f i. • in, i. • , n i
rial report issued today.
British Steamer Torridge Is Destroyed
LONDON, Kept. S. The British steamer Torridg
sunk In a mine or was torpedoed yesterdav. ace irddm
announcement made fey Lloyd’s today. All aboard are r.
ed lost.
British Aeroplanes Bombard Zeebrugge
AMSTIvUDAM. Sept. 7. A Heet of British aerop.
homhardi": Zeehrugge la i night. dcs-roving i (iermnn m i
line in the iiarhor there.
Queen of Sweden Lies at Death’s Door
S|<)( Kill >L.\I. Sept. C \ ii,tnrin. ijiieen.of Sweden,
rimisly ill and her recovery i- doubtful. She is confin'd
apartments in tin* palace nt Stockholm. Attending p:.v~ iS
admit that tlie (pieen’s condition is very precarious.
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ML RIOTS
OF STRIKE
NEW YORK, Sept. 8.—The strike of the street car men i>
on, although the cars, for the most part, are running. Hourly,
hundreds of men are quitting. Small riots are occurring in
various parts of the city. Four shots were fired on the Ninth
Avenue Elevated car system this morning, hut no one was in
jured, nor were the persons who fired the shots apprehended.
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NEW LONDON, Conn., Sept. 8.—
The Mexican and American commis
sioners were occupied yesterday in
making a study of the situation and
the formal opening of the sessions be
gan today, with Secretary of the In
terior Lane presiding.
■ • CONGRESS MM
■ QUIT TOMORROW
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8.—The con
gress today plans to adjourn tomor
row night, if it is possible to rush
through all the work that is mapped
for this session.
Conley Finds Big Nugget.
SEWARD, Sept. 8.—Mike Conley,
who owns a bench claim on Six-Mile
1 1 river, near Sunrise, picked up a $57
* * nugget the other day.
FOREST FIRES
OR PUGET SOUND
SEATTLE, Sept. 8.—Millions of
feet of standing timber in the Sno
qualmie national forest are menaced
by the first serious forest fire of the
season. Over 125 men were sent out
late last night by the Northern Pacific
and Milwaukee railroads and the gov
ernment forestry service. At noon to
day word came that the men were in
a losing fight against the flames which
were sweeping through vast sections
of the forests in all directions. This
afternoon a wind sprung up and only
a heavy fall of rain will now aid the
fighters in extinguishing the flames.
If the fires continue approaching the
inhabited districts dynamite will be
used in cutting an open path so that
the flames will have nothing to catch
to on the other side.
J. E. Busch, prominently connected
with the land department left on this
morning’s train for the Junction and
will make the trip of several days in
to the Willow creek district in connec
tion with the recent land entries in
this vicinity.
GOVERNMENT TO ENTER
\\ ASHIX(iT( )X, Sept 8.—I*iesident Wil.son yestcrda\
: signed the fift v-million-doiiar shipping hill, designed to aid
\merican shipping interest-. The measure provides for the
government operation of Ameriean merchantmen, under the
direction of a board composed of five members, to be named
| by the president. Those in favor of the bill declare that it
f will tend to provide transportation facilities for American
firms doing business with foreign countries.
BRITISH mu
OPUSES RETALIATION
WASHINGTON, Sept. S.—The British ambassador,
Spring-Rice, and Secretary of State Lansing, held an extended
conference yesterday forenoon, with respect to the provision
in the emergency revenue bill that deals with retaliatory mens
nres on the blacklist imposed by the British government nndei
the “trading with the enemy act.'’ The British ambassadm
strongly objects to the provision. Following the conference
with the secretary of state the secretary and ambassador called
upon the president, where another conference was hold. The
outcome of the conference was not made public.
WASHINGTON, Sept. —Proposals for ;i world’s labor
| congress, to act in conjunction with the world’s peace congress,
I in an effort to bring an end to the world-war, have been re
newed by the American Federation of Labor.
WASHINGTON. Sept. S. Tin* provision designed tu or*
o*nt the importation to Canada of halibut and salmon and tli
i'helps provision prohibiting mail, telegraph, cable or witeioss
communication with am nation discriminating against Amo
iean firms or individuals in the matter of comment*. Hw.ve >>•- -o
stricken from the emergency revenue bill.
PLOT TO ABDUCT
SON OF MUN
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 8.—Three men
were arrested here early this morning
in connection with a plot to abduct
J Roland Harriman, the 16-year-old son
[ of the late E. H. Harriman, railway
magnate.
Young Roland Harriman, is a mem
ber of a party enjoying their vacation
near here. He is a lively chap and has
made many friends. Last Tuesday the
police and federal authorities were
tipped off to a plot whereby three
men, who arrived from New York
about the time the Harriman party
i reached here, had completed plans for
i the abduction of Roland Harriman
and were only awaiting a favorable
opportunity to carry out their scheme.
The police made their arrests early
today and according to a statement
one of the conspirators stated that
they intended to hold young Harriman
for $25,000 ransom.
BANK OFFICIAL IS DEAD.
EVERETT, Wn. Sept. 8.—Francis
i W. Brooks, cashier of the Everett
Trust & S -ings bank, dropped dead
yesterday afternoon of heart trouble.
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SEWARD, Sept. 8 —The co-nmi
sion barge Lawrence reached h.-.
yesterday, wtih const ; -able i .g.
for this port. After discharging t!
barge will proceed to Ann - .
having on board much freig1
that port.
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SEATTLE, Sept. S.—The step: i
Mariposa sailed for
w;iy ports yesterdaj. There are
passengers on board en route to A.
chorage.
George E. Grigsby, democrat1 cu
didate for attorney-general oi Vh.
ka, is a passenger on the steanie: A
aska, en route to Anchorage.