Gook ffiijiåk Pioneer
WEEKLY EDITION
AND KNIK NEWS
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Anchorage, Alaska, Saturday, January 29, 1916
NO. 30
I ROME, .Tan. 29—The allied armies have evacuated all parts
Jnf Albania except the port of Avlona. The Austrian and Bui-1
, garian troops are closing in on that point from the north and
the east. The Italian forces have evacuated Durazzo, and
' hourly the Austrian forces are expected to take possession,
f Within ten days, it is believed that the central powers will be
I in absolute control of all the Balkan states as far south as
L Greece. ,_t.
LOUS D. BRANDIES Afflll10
. ill MIES SUPREME COUBt
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.—Louis D. Brandies has been ap
\ pointed by President - Wilson' to thee position on the 'bench of
the United States supreme court made vacant by the death-of
Associate Justice Lafnar. The nomination of Brandies came
as a great surprise in Washington, as his name had not even
been mentioned in connection, jjrith tfan high1'’judicial place.
I* He is a lawyer of great ability, however, and is equal to the
■ position. Brandies is a Jew and a leader among his people.
I He is likewise.prominent as a prononnced friend of labor.
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EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEPH. OF DUAL
. ' MONARCHY. NEARING DEATH'S DOOR
. LONDON, Jan. A*.—Emperor Francis Joseph, of the dual
monarchy, suffers from severe chills and is hourly growing
weaker and weaker. The end is not far off. This is the latest
advices as to the health condition of the emperor of Austria
. Hungary,
JUNEAU NEWSPAPER WANTS ALASKANS EMPLOYED
JUNEAU, Jan. 29.-—The Dispatch is advocating that Alas
kan committees make a canvass of the unemployed labor in
Alaska, ayailable for work on the government railway pro
ject, and that Secretary Lane be petitioned to give Alaskans
tile first opportunity. The plan comprehends the discourage
ment of the coming of unemployed workmen from the states.
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APPEAL TO AID THE STRIKING HATTERS.
DENVER, Jan. 24.—An appeal to organized labor to come
to the relief of the striking hatters of Danbury, who have been
fined, in the aggregate, $250,<'00, has met with phenomenal
Success. The first day over $350,000 was subscribed, and a
half million will be raised before the subscription list is closed.
BIG FIRE IN DETROIT BURNS DRUG STORE.
DETROIT- Jan. 29.—A hundred firemen, engaged in fight
ing the fire that consumed the Kinset Drug Company building
last night, were- Overcome by fumes from drugs. The loss cf
the stock and building will exceed $250,000.
AFRICAN LINER MISSING, 300 ON BOARD.
LONDON, Jan. 29.—-The African lined Appam Senegal, en
route to Liverpool with three hundred passengers on board,
is missing and is believed to have been lost off the coast of
Morocco. ,
FOB SALK.
Fine business corner, at a sacri
fice; $335 cash; balance due govern,
ment, $340. This is the best buy in
the city. See J. H. Smith & Co.
Furnished rooms for rent, over
Merchants Cafe.
A few very choice maps of An
chorage for sale at $1 each. John
M. Reedf Bolte Building.
To celebrate the new water sys
tem, we are giving big hot baths for
35 cents at P. O. Sundberg’s Bath
House, on C st., between 4th and 5th.!
LADIES AND GENTLE
MEN of anchorage
The Crescent wishes to announce
that It is now well-equippel to serve
hot baths any hour during the day
and up to 1 o'clock in the morning.
We have a first-class, reliable water
system, being connected with the
government water service, which in
sures us good, wholesome water for
our baths. Our bathrooms are warm
and comfortable. Try it once, and
you’ll come again.
FUN FOR ALL.
Leap year ball, Robarts’ hall.
Come one, come all.
(Special to the Pionner, received at 3:30 p.m.)
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Washington, Jan. 29.~The urg
ent deficiency bill carrying $2,
000,000 for the Alaska railway
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passed the senate this after
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i»oon. It now goes back j^fhe
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house for concurrence and then
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tp the president for his signa
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x-iv-/K3 tmu. —lire mirsi icruuc wiua fciorra, ac
companied by torrential fains, in the history of Southern Cali
fornia occurred yesterday and during the night. The streets'
of Los Angeles are flooded; trees from orange groves, torn up
by the roots, are floating about; bridges are down and rivers
are‘flooding the country in all directions; the million dollar
sewerage system of the city is badiyMamaged,• not a railroad
train is moving; no street'car lines are operating; all land tele
graph and telephone lines are out of commission- the only
means of communication being by wireless from here to San
Francisco. The damage to property will reach an enormous
amount.
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 20.—Fifty person^ are believed to have
been killed as a result of the bursting of the dam in the moun
tains of the Mountain Water Company- that supplies San
Diego. It is estimated that eleven billion gallons of water
were released, sweeping down the valley in a wall thirty feet
in height and two miles in width, for a distance of fifteen
miles. Twenty-five farm houses and buildings were washed
away. Bodies of victims were washed into the sea. The reser
voir of a thousand acres was badly damaged, and the giant
dam, costing over $400,000, was practically ruined. The loss
will exceed a million dollars.
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 2!).—The streets in the lower part of San
Diego are under two feet of water. Street car systems, ele<v
tric light systems, telephone and telegraph lines are out of
commission. The damage will be heavy.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA SUFFERS HEAVY LOSS.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 29.—The heaviest wind storm of
the year is on here today, starting yesterday morning and con
tinuing throughout the night. Snow accompanies the wind.
The Oakland garbage steamer Aberdeen, enroute to the garb
age dumping grounds off the Cliff House, was dashed against
the rocks and wrecked. The crew of eight were lost.
Reports from Central California say that the storm is espe
cially violent in some parts, the gale blowing at the rate of
ninety-five miles an hour. The damage will run into the mil
ions. It is impossible to form any idea as to the extent of the
ravages of the elements. ..
A. J. Wendler< clerk of' the school!
hoard, has received advices from
Governor Strong Informing him that
the sum of *6,070 is available for
the conduct of the schools for the
ensuing term. This is the amount
that the local board figured would
be required, and it has been ap
proved by the governor.
Ray E. McDonald is confined to
his home by illness. appendicitis
being threatened.
Superintendent O’Reilly came in
from the front last evening.
Kodak finishing, state prices, at
That Man Logemann’s,” 5th and D.
Poctor McCailie charges *1 for
extracting.
FUN FOR ALL.
Leap year ball, Robarts’ hall. ’
Come one, come all.
COME ON, girls:
The big leap year danco tonight, at
Robarts’ hall.
Preferred Stock canned vegetables
and fruits at Brown & Hawkins’.
“Quality First.”
Come Into The Pan-Handle and
read the inside papers.
Leap year comes once in four—
What do you know- about Robarts’
floor?
For Rent—A two-room furnished
house, located on L street, between
Fourth and Fiftn. Apply to H. A.
Mills, on rear of lot.
bTpToTe.
Regular meeting Sunday, Jan. 30,
1916, 1 p. m„ at Byrne hall. Im
portant business.
COME ON, GIRLS!
The big leap year dance tonight, at
Robarts’ hall.
WALSH MAKES VERY
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WASHINGTON, .Jan. 29.—United States Senator Walsh, of
Montana, sprung a surprise in the senate yesterday afternoon,
when he declared that lie was in possession of what he claimed
were the British government’s orders to blockading vessels.
These blockading vessels, said tie senator, seized mail mat
J ter from the ( nited States, enroute to foreign countries, and
by the aid of this mail the British merchants gained posses
sion of valuable trade secrets which enabled them to under
mine American commerce with foreign countries. The senator
declared that Great Britairi' had ‘‘wafifonly seized the high
seas,” and he urged a cessation of trade with the allies until
the blockade was amended to conform to international law.
The senator declared he c^me into possession of a copy of
the British orders to blocking vessels because it was put
into an< American mail pouch through mistake.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.—The senate committee on appro
priations has favorably reported to the senate the urgent de
ficiency bill. Among the items is one appropriating two mil
lion dollars for the government railway in Alaska. The com
mittee made its report late yesterday afternoon. The senate
may pass the bill today, in which event the railway appronria
tion will be available immediately.
ROBBERS TRUE HELD UP CHICAGO
BANK ARE CAPTURED BK POLICE
CHICAGO, .Tan. 20.—The police captured six men and
three women in a rooming house in the outskirts of the city
last night. 1 he men put up a desperate fight, but were over
powered and taken into custody. This morning Jake Staid1
vice-president of the Washington Park Bank, identified four
of the men as those implicated in the holdup of the hank
Thursday. Eight thousand dollars of the stolen funds were
recovered, found in the possession of the men.
FRAME UP ON CHICAGO CHIEF OF POLICE.
CHICAGO, Jan. 29.—The holdup of the Washington Park
National Bank is believed to have been a frame-up on the part
of certain local politicians and members* of the police force in
order to throw discredit on Chief of Police Nicholas Hunt and
a relative who is on the detective force. The chief and the de
tective have been successful in prosecuting graft among the
members of the Chicago police force, which has engendered
bitter opposition.
FOUR FIRES IN DUPONT PLANT AT CARNEY POINT.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.—Pour fires broke out in the Du
Pont munition plant at Carney Point last night. No exnlo
stons followed All were “flares.” The fire could be seen at
a distance of thirty miles. Seven employes were burned ‘hree
seriously. , ,
rnY™x?RrEAT BRITAIN’S LOSSES, 640,000.
R r!(,N’ J.an* -9-—In killed, wounded and missing, the
forty8 thousand11 ** W°rld ^ t0 <late are si* hundred and
i ooitaiua or me aog team thal
won the first dog race, at McCain’s
Studio.
E. B. Davis, contractor and builder
Plans and specifications. Shop cor
ner C and Third. tl
Merchants Cafe, next door to th<
White House, four doors from Hote
Crist, and one block from the North
orn. A very good place to eat.
For Sale—Corner lot, two block:
from school house; $200. Lynr>h &
Co^ corner of Fifth and F=?t B.
OOME OX, GIRLS!
The big leap year dance tonight, at
Robarts’ hall.
On February 1st ”we "will have a
12x16, warm cabin for rent.
M. H. LYNCH & CO..
Cor. of 5th and East B streets.
Films, all sizes, at “That Man
Logemann’s,” Fifth avenue and D.
Ridgeway’s Teas at Brown & Haw.
kins'. "Quality First.”
Fairbanks and Iditarod papers at
| The Pan-Handle.