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) FRENCH fIrONT (
BRITISH i
London, March 22.—Correspondents in their reports from the
front today agree that the enemy is employing his best strategy
on the Cambrai salient from flanks, seeking to straighten their
line, and pinch off ae enormous number of British guns. Y\ e
hold the enemy in our battle positions,” Gen. Haig announced
today. The battie continued well into the night, with hand-to
hand fighting frequent. British soldiers occupying strong points
in the line fought it out with knives and bayonets during the en
emy’s attacks. The war office says the enemy’s massed infantry
offered remarkable targets for our rifles, machine guns and ar
tillery, of which full advantage was taken by our troops. All
reports testify to excessively heavy losses suffered by the enemy.
No serious attack has developed this morning, but heavy lighting
is still to be expected.
British Army in Prance, March 16. British aviators
have brought down 117 German war planes in day light
ing since March 1, was announced today.
London, March 21.-German artillery opened up at
dawn today with a terrific bombardment against the
whole British front between the Scarpe river and a
point south of St. Quinten.
AMERICAN
American Army in France, March 16.—The Germans
have given up the attempt to fire shell for shell against
the Americans. They tried this at first, but the Amer
icans set too hot a pace for the enemy. The roads are
fast drying out.
American Army in Frauce, March 18.—After a ter- ,
rific artillery preparation large numbers of the enemv
crossed No Man’s Land on the extreme right of the
American sector, northwest of Tout. Apparently the
purpose of the raid was quickly accomplished, and only
comparatively a very small number entered our lines. ;
Permission has not been given to mention the number
of casualties.
Secretary ot war mixer s visit to r ranee nas ueeu
a personal inspiration to every officer and man of the
American forces,” declared Gen. Pershing today.
American Army in France, March 19.—French and
American forces again raided the German trenches at
Badonviller today and penetrated 300 yards into the
enemy’s lines at two points, finding the positions evacu [
ated. Americau artillery on the Tout front bombarded
towns within the enemy lines. A considerable number!
of gas shells were used. Some of these shells hit in j
the town of Essey, others in Montzeo. An American '
patrol between Renniervis wood and Jury wood encoun
tered the enemy but without result, although numerous
fights took place in which pistols and rifles were used.
The Teutons retired, jumping from tree to tree.
American Army in France, March 20.—Secretary of;
War Baker was in the front line trenches under shell
fire early today scanning No Man’s Land from advanced
listening posts. He exclaimed, “I am now at the fron
tier of Freedom.” While returning from the trenches
a German 105-caliber shell burst within 40 yards of his
automobile, but no one was injured.
Monday night and Tuesday, a German aeroplane flew
over the American sector, northwest of Toul, and
dropped rubber balls 15 inches in diameter filled with
liquified mustard gas. The result was not serious, but
GERMANY HAS THEM ALL GUESSING
Washington, March 22.—Despite the announcement
from London that the German war machine is attack
jng on a wider front than ever before attempted in
the West, there is a distinct feeling here that the
move may not prove to be more than a gigantic dem
onstration to overawe the allied forces, and to cloak
some other purpose which Germany has in mind.
ITALIANS REFUSE TO MAKE PEACE
New York, March 21.— Proposals for peace have
been made to Italy by Germany and Austria, accord
ing to a dispatch published in Progresso Italiano
Americano today. The dispatch, which is from the
Rome correspondent of this above-named paper,
says: “I am able to give you the information from
authoritative sources that proposals for peace have
just been made by Austria and Germany direct to
our government, which indignantly rejected them,
although they were quite alluring.
Business Picking Up With the Italians
Rome. March 22 -Fighting has increased along the
whole Italian front, the war office reports today.
GERMANY THREATENS THE DUTCH
Amsterdam, March 22.— Germany has increased
her coercive measures against Holland today to the
extent of threatening war, because of the attitude
taken by the Dutch government towards England
and the United States in the shipping controversy.
the American troops were infuriated at what they
termed “dirty warfare.’’
American Army in France, March 21. -American
troops in the sector east of Luneyille paiticipated in
last (Wednesday) night’s raid on German trenches, and
penetrated the enemy’s lines for some distance. Hand
to-hand fighting ensued. The raiders returned to the
American lines after about 40 minutes. T he raid was
carried out in conjunction with French troops, and pio
tected by a heavy barrage fire. The Teutons retaliated
b.y a heavy fire of gas shells and high explosives.
With American Army in France, March 22. -The en
emy’s first- and second-line positions in part of the
sector east of Luneville has been destroyed by Amer
ican artillery fire.
FRENCH
Paris. March 18.—The war office announces a series
of strong German attacks in the direction of Saraog
neax, North Bois, Des Ouarieres, and in the Bezonvaux
region. Large enemy forces succeeded in penetrating
the French lines at various points, but under the vio
lence of the French tire they suffered heavy losses, and
were unable to hold the ground gained.
Paris, March 20.—The air war on the Western front
is breaking all records—107 enemy planes having been
brought down so far this month in daylight flying, in
cluding 23 on St. Patrick’s day.
Paris, March 22 ---Local attacks were made by the
Germans at various points during the night, but they
achieved no success, the war office announced today
NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam, March 16.-There is an ui^recedented
movement of German troops into Belgium, declared a
dispatch to Les Nouvelles today, coming iroifi the same
source which stated that Generals von Hindenbuig and
von Ludendorff have taken up headquarters at the Spa.
) RUSSIAN CHARADES C
BRITISH
London, March 18.—The Germans have occupied
Nicolayov addition to Odessa, according to a Reutei^
dispatch from Petrograd. The evacuation of Paragano
is about completed, and none of the population will be
permitted to leave the city hereafter.
London, March 20.—The occupation of Petrograd by
the Teutons is only a matter of hours, according to dis
patches from Petrograd to several non-participants.
; The Russian capital snows not the slightest sign or or
| ganized resistance,
j RUSSIAN
I Pet rograd, March 18.—President Wilson's ir,os -age
'of sympathy to the Russian people was read to the Pan
; Soviet congress at Moscow amid silence, interrupted by
' murmurs regarding the Japanese situation.
| Petrograd, March 21.—An American mission will
visit Siberia to investigate the reports of the arming of
; prisoners of war.
AMERICAN
Washington, March 21,—The continued advance of
the Teutonic army into Russia in spite of peace treaties
is no surprise to American officials
JAPANESE
| Tokio, March 16.—One hundred and fifty Japanese
are reported slain at Blagovestchensk, the capital of
j the province of Amur, in Asiatic Russia, by Russian
Maximallists, according to newspaper advices receive**
; here today.__
Depends on Hinderburg for Complete Victory
Amsterdam, March 18.—“I have strong hope that
Hindenburg will soon win for us a complete victory on
the Western front,” reads a message sent by Rmperov
William to the Pomeranian provincial council, as quoted
in the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin.
Germany Beiieveable on This Proposition
' London, March 18.—The Spanish and Swiss ambas
sadors in Berlin have been asked to notify the American
1 government that Germany will proceed against Amer
ican property in Germany in the same proportion that
action is taken against German property in the United
States.
Don’t Expect Big Offensive This Spring
I Washington, March 18.—Veering from its constantly
expressed view, the War department today for the first
time indicated its belief that the Teutons do not intend
making their major offensive on the Western front this
i spring.
Germans Worsted in Small Sea Battle
| London, March 21.—Two enemy destroyers and two
enemy torpedo boats have been sunk by a force of five
British aud French destroyers. The admiralty an
Inounces one of the British craft damaged, but none of
the Allied vessels were sunk.
German Chancellor Dislikes Deception
i Copenhagen, March 19.— German Chancellor von
Hertling, on th8 first reading of the peace treaty in
the reichstag, declared he did not wish to discuss the
opinions of Germany’s enemies regarding the treaty.
The chancellor added that the hypocrisy of the Allies
has become second nature to them, and that their un
truthfulness is made worse by its cruelty at the very
I moment they are laying a heavy hand on neutral na
itions. He also referred to the proposed seizing of
Dutch shipping. The peace treaty referred to is the
treaty with Russia.
Allied Airmen Getting Onto Their Jobs
London, March 19.—Fifty people were killed and a
great amount of material damage done by bombs
dropped by Allied airmen on the German city of Cob
lenz on March 12, according to neutral travelers who
arrived at The Hague today.
JAPANESE VOLUNTEERS IN SIBERIA
London, March 20.—Armed forces of Japanese,
composed of volunteers have been sent into the Sibe
rian province of Amur to protect the interests of
Japanese residents from violence of Bolsheviki riot
ers- It is stated in official circles today that Bolshe
viki outrages in Northern Siberia have increased
since congress ratified the separate-peace treaty.
NEWS OF WASHINGTON
March 16, 1918.
That Germany is deliberately en
couraging extreme hatred of the United
States in Austria is evidenced by a
number of official communications
reaching here today. The Germans
have inaugurated a campaign to hold
the United States responsible for the
continuation of the war.
The administration let it be known
today that President Wilson will
shortly issue a statement which will
define the attitude of the United States
towards Russia, and towards the plans
of the Entente to have Japan send an
expedition into Siberia.
To carry on during the fiscal year of
1919 the emergency war work begun
during the current year. Secretary of
War Baker today asked congress to ap
propriate $20,000,000, which will be
largely expended to increase food pro
duction.
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Opportunity knocks at the door, but
poverty is less polite, it walks right in.
GERMAN SOBS RAD A GOOD YEAR
London, March 20.—The Daily Mail
publishes today a dispatch from Paris
which says the Germans sank 2,937
ships during the year 1917.
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FATA! ACCIDENT AT MIAMI, FLA.
Miami, Fla., March 20.-Two men
were killed and 33 injured today by the
collapse of an unfinished hangar at the
Dinnerhay naval air station.
’TWAS A SNUG LITTLE CACHE, EL
Seward Gateway, Jan. 21: U. S. De
puty Marshal Isaac Evans found a cache
today of 600 pint bottles of whiskey
buried in the basement of the former
Seattle bar. This afternoon Charles
A. Tecklenburg, upon whose property
the liquor was found, was fined S1000.
Under the law, the party owning the
property upon which liquor is found,
becomes liable, no matter who is re
sponsible for the cache.
CIT1ZENST0 MEET
Citizens of the incorporated
town of Iditarod are requested
to attend a mass meeting to
night (Saturday, March 23,
1918), at 8 o’clock, at A. B.
Hall, for the purpose of nom
inating candidates for the
municipal council and public
school board.
Come early
Avoid the rush!
Get the best seats !
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Bob Boyd, who has been employee
at the N. C. Co. in this metropolis foi
several months past, left last Thursday
for Takotna, where he will labor foi
the same concern, taking the place o
Kenneth Gideon, who, it is understood
will hike over the trail to enter th<
military service.
i“UNCLE IKE" STEPHENSON DEAD1
Marinette, Wis., March 17.—Former
United States Senator Isaac Stephenson
died at his home in this city yesterday
at the age of 89 vear3.
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PARKER DIES OFHEART DISEASE
Seattle, March 19.—Prof. Carleton
H. Parker, dean of the School of Busi
ness of Washington, died Sunday of
! heart disease.
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SEATTLE-BUILT STEAMER SUBBED
Seattle, March 20.—The big steel
freighter Stoltneilen, built in Seattle
and launched last May, has been sunk
by torpedoes in the war zone, aceord
. ing to a cablegram received here last
' Sunday from the Norwegian owners.
This is the first Seattle-built vessel to
■ be reported sunk.
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Miss Anna Nelson, after spending tho
> winter at Dikeman, returned to ldit
arod last Tuesday.
FOR PEACEJOF WORLD
Washington, March 21.—An interna
tional peace plan, both to effect imme
diate cessation of war and to maintain
the future peace of the world, was out
lined to the Senate today by Senator
Owen of Oklahoma.
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RICH BROKER LOSES HIS WIFEY
Seattle, March 10.—W. W. Butler, a
rich and well-known broker, has re
ported to the police the flight of Mrs.
Butler, formerly his typist. Butler di
vorced his first wife, who was a Seattle
society leader. ^
PROMINENT CLUBMAN KILLS SELF
San Francisco, March 16.—George B'
Schneider, a prominent clubman, com
mitted suicide here today.
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Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Moore ha»e
returned to the power plant for the
summer.