FRENCH
Paris, April 20.--German troops last night launched raiding op
erations against he French in the region of Hangavd, but the
effort resulted in failure, and the French took prisoners, is an
nounced by ih® war office today.
Paris, April 23. —The French lines north of Seiche
prec.v, where he Teutons inaugurated a heavy attack
against the Fr neh American forces yesterday, has been
completely reestablished, and fighting between the
French-American forces and Germans in this vicinity
continued throughout the night.
German surprise attacks aast of Rheims and Avre
were repulsed. Artillery is active* The French took
some prisoners.
Paris, April 26.— Heavy artillery fighting occurred
throughout the night south of the Somme. The French
carried out raids east of Lassiguey, between Miette and
Ashne, near B- sogvaux, in the region of Eparges, in
Lorraine, and n the Vosges, and took prisoners.
BRITISH
London, April 20.—All accounts from the front today
dwell upon the staggering losses that the Germans have
suffered in the fighting along the British lines. At some
points the field is so full of corpses that living men
have difficulty n getting over the dead. Recent artil
lery and macl ne-gun fire of the British has proven
most effective f the war.
The British successfully attacked at Festubert and
Givenchy, on the southern edge of the Flanders battle
field last night, throwing the Germans back from posi
tions they had gained in the British lines two days pre
viously, according to Gen. Haig’s report today.
Nine machine guns, trench mortars, and many pris
oners were taken by the British south of the Scarpe
river. A Gem an counter attack was repulsed.
London, A; -il 22. —British troops near Robecq,
northeast of Bethune, today drove out Germans from
their advanced positions. Teutonic troops last night
made an attempt to push their way through the British,
lines northeast, of Ypres. but were stopped by the fire
of the British artillery.
Bombardment of Amiens was renewed yesterday, and
the famous cathedral was struck three times. The
British improved their positions at Villers, Bretonne,
Aux Albert and Robecq, and took some prisoners and
machine guns.
London, Apr-1 23.—British naval forces today raided
the German submarine bases at Ostend and Zeebrudge.
Five old cruisers filled with concrete, for use in block
ing channels, were run aground, blown up, and aban
doned by their crews.
“One hundred and two enemy divisions have been
employed against the British line alone since March
21,” stated Gen Haig in a resume of the German offen
sive today. “.Many of these were used three times
Resisting all these heavily-concentrated blows, all
ranks of the army behaved with a gallant courage
which cannot b« too highly praised.”
British Army in France, April 24.—The Teutons
began a heavy bombardment of British positions in the
Somme sector this morning, and the latest reports state
that an attack U in progress. The British positions on
both sides of the river Lawe, on the northern battle^
front, were assaulted this morning. This front is seeth
ing, but definite knowledge as to the number of men en
gaged is not available.
London, April 24.—Strong German attacks are in
The Hague, April 25.—German cavalry has ap
peared along the Westphalian border, hitherto
guarded only by landstrum. A strong German note,
demanding a quick reply- has arrived. The main de
mand is for free transportation oi' material through
Holland to Belgium.
Dutch Foreign Minister Says Situation Is Grave
Foreign Minister Louden, speaking in the chamber
of deputies today, admits that the dispute with Ger
many over use of Dutch landgrave, is most serious.
Rome, April 20.—Crews of the German submarine squadron
mutinied in the North sea and returned unexpectedly to their
base, but the land forces would not allow them to come ashore.
The “Corrier de la Pujsrlfe” has learned this from German
sources.
URGE CONTINUATION OF ROAD WORK
Washington, April 23.—Continuation during the war period
of the construction of the Government Railroad in Alaska is
urged by the report of the Alaska Engineering Commission,
transmitted to Congress by the President.
While it is true that labor is not very plentiful in the Terri
tory, reports say the commission considers it advisable to fur
nish employment for such as there is.
Any curtailment of the construction work would be a serious
blow for that portion of the Territory through which the road
traverses.
progress today on a nine-mile front directly east of
Amiens. Gen. Haig reported another enemy assault in
progress in Albert sector. Teutonic artillery is heavily,
bombarding the whole British front north of Albert to
the junction of the British and French lines south of the
Somme, on a front 15 miles in length.
Strong German attacks have developed in the neigh
borhood of Dranoutre, in Flanders, but were repulsed
by French troops, is announced by the war office today.
French Army in France, April 24.—The valor and
steadfastness of the American troops during the attack
at Seicheprecy is given unstinted praise in a report for
warded to the general commanding, by a colonel of a
French regiment which took part in the engagement.
1 London, April 25-—American troops are aiding in the;
defense of Amiens.
Three attacks by Teutons on British positions east of
Amiens have been repulsed- On the Flanders front
the Germans attacked the French positions northeast
of Bailleul, and were repulsed. The British regained
ground around Villers Bretoneux by counter attacks,
; and took prisoners.
j London, April 2b. — The great battle which developed
• two days ago on Picardy, Flanders fields, is still raging
with varying successes. The Germans have obtained aj
footing on Mont Rommel ridge, lower west, and Mes
sines ridge Von Arm in's army is fighting desperately
for the possession of the village of Rommel, on the
crest of the ridge.
British Army in France, April *20.—-The French this
morning are counter attacking at Mont Rommel in an
attempt to reclaim a position taken by the ri eutons
The enemy gains were mado at frightful cos!
CANADIAN
Canadian Army in France, April 23. —Canadian troops
during the last 12 hours have raided the Berman lines
in seven places, gassing the enemy with lachrymatory
and lethal shells and harassing him by special artillery
tire, and swept his trenches with machine guns and ritle
fire. The Berman front line was also hammered by
Canadian trench mortars.
A MR RICAN
Washington, April 23.—The Teutons' present effort,
on the whole front south of the Somme and on the Avro
is the most pretentious since her initial assaults in
Picardy, according to reports reaching here today.
Forty-nine casualties, including eight killed and died
of wounds, was reported today by Ben. Pershing
(’.HUMAN
Berlin, April 22.—The capture cf 183 American pris
oners and 25 machine guns is claimed by the Teutons
in today’s official report from headquarters. German
storming troops advanced to a depth ot two kilometers
into the American lines at Seicheprecy, and the \ an
kees sustained heavy losses.
RUSSIAN CHARADES
RUSSIAN
Moscow, April 22.—British and French troops have
been landed at Mourma.sk, on the northeast coast of the
Kola peninsula, in the Arctic ocean, to reinforce the
British detachment which was sent ashore several
weeks ago. Allied troops arc co operating with Bolshe
viki forces in protecting the Mourmask coast railway
against the attacks of Finnish White Guards
Germany’s Most Famous Airman Killed
British Army in France, April Al.—A number of
American airmen attended the funeral of Baron Rich
tbofen, Germany's most famous tlyer, who was buried
with military honors today. French airmen also were
present. A British lieutenant crawled through a bar
rage which the Germans purposely laid down around
Richthofen’s wrecked machine, and then crawled back
with the body.
Socialists to Make May-Day Peace Demonstration
Amsterdam, April 20. -The executive committee oi the German
Socialist party in Austria lias decided to declare a country-wide
strike on May 1 as a demonstration for a declaration for peace by
Germany.
Austrian Powder Factories Wrecked
London, April 24.—German newspapers state that two powder
factories at Glazebach, near Salzburg, in Austria, were destroyed
with heavy casualties. Incendiarism is suspected.
Thrilling Incident of British Naval Raid
Dover, England, April 25.—One of the most thrilling incidents
of the British naval raid on Zeebrugge was the rescue by two
American-built launchesof 200 of the crews of the two blockading
ships sunk at the entrance of Bruges canal.
TO INTEREST WILSON
Dublin, April 20.—Irish nationalists
are today arranging to state their ob- j
jections to ttie world. A conference
held at Mansion house decided to take
this action, and also requested the lord
mayor of Dublin to go to Washington
to explain the situation to President
Wilson.
STR. ST PAUL SINKS
New York, April 25.—The huge
American liner St. Paul sank at her
dock here toda; The seacocks are
supposed to have been left open pur
posely.
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CAPTAIN CAPTURED WITH MAPS
American Army in France, March
24.—American officers have removed
from the body oi the Prussian captain,
who led the attack on American troops
in the northwest sector of Toul Satur
day, a map showing in detail the plan
of attack, with every American posi
tion marked and indicating every dug
out.
The map goes into such minute I
details as to show every machine gun
emplacement, every trench, and every
depression in the ground within the
American lines.
APPOINTED DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Washington, April 25. —The Presi
dent today nominated Robett G. Saun
ders, of Seattle, to be attorney for the
United States in the western district of
Washington.
HOLLAND IS GUESSING
Washington, I). C., Mar. 1G.—
Brought to her senses by the deter
mined stand taken by the Allies, with
regard to the use of Dutch merchant
vessels, the Holland government has
agreed to the demands and will turn
her ships over to Great Britain and
the United States without further
parley.
With the exception of two steamers,
the United Stater has held all Dutch
ships now in American ports, and it
was the intention of the government
to requisition them on Monday, regard
less of the action of Holland. The
Dutch acceptance of the terms ofered,
relieves a delicate situation.
Amsterdam, March 18. —German
newspapers assert that the taking over
of Dutch ships by Great Britain and
the United States means an intensifica
tion of the submarine warfare, and that
Holland must renounce all claim to
further supplies of coal and other in
dispensable material from Germany.
Job Printing at Pioneer office.
TWO HINDUS KILLED
IN SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, April 24.—1Twenty
nine defendants charged with conspir
acy to violate American neutrality
through plots to foment revolution in
India, were convicted. German consu
lar agents, prominent Hindus, and cer
tain millionaire American shipping
men were included.
Ram Chandra, editor of the “Gha
dar,” a revolutionary publication, and
Ram Singh,two of thedefendants, were
killed in a court-room gun fight yester
day.
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GIVEN BIG SPRUCE CONTRACTS
The lumber business will be active at
Petersburg, Alaska, for the next three
years, according to S. F. Hogue, a mer
chant of Petersburg, in Seattle, says
the Timas.
“I understand that contracts have
been made for the delivery of 100,000.
000 feet of spruce from Petersburg and
vicinity within the next three years,”
said Hogue. “A considerable portion of
this will be cut into lumber at the
Petersburg mills. The remainder will
be taken South in rafts.”
Hogue said the outlook for a big
salmon run is excellent.
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Job Printing at The Pioneer office.
WHEN “LIFE" WAS NEAR DEATH
New April 22.- - Bombs con
taining five pounds of dynamite were
found in the doorway of the four-storv
building occupied by the publishers of.
“Life,” the illustrated weekly publica
tion.
BIG GUN PLEASED BILL
Amsterdam, April 3. —German nows-^
papers print a message from Emperor
William to the head of the Krupps j
works, at Essen, Germany, thanking!
them for the production of the long j
distance gun which has enabled the j
Huns to bombard Paris. In this mes- J
sage the Kaiser said, “Accept my im-;
perial thanks for this achievement of
of German labor and science.”
Previous reports received from
Switzerland credited the manufacture
of the guu and shells used in the Paris j
bombardment to the Skoda Gun
Works, in Austria.
New York: The New York American
says the Navy department has learned
from the British admiralty that Ger
many’s submarines are now being de
stroyed as fast as they are built, and
that if the present rate of destruction
(is continued the U-boat menace will be
| entirely neutralized in two months.
Bob Sontar and Sparks Hall made
a trip to the creeks on Wednesday.
STEPHENS WON'T YIELD
Sacramento. Cal., April 2+.—Gov.
Stephens announced today that he
would pay no attention to telegrams
sent by organized labor, or to strikes
designed to influence him in the case
of Thomas F. Mooney. Mooney is sen
tenced to hang, and President Wilson
recently requested Gov. Stephens to
extend clemency.
FISHERY CONFERENCE
Seattle, April 23.—Secretary Red
field reached Seattle tonight to open
sessions tomorrow of the American
Canadian fisheries conference. Dr.
Smith Hazen and four other commis
sioners have already arrived.
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Gov. Riggs at Seattle
Seattle, April 22.—Thomas Riggs,
lately confirmed by the United States
Senate to be governor of Alaska, ar
rived here Sunday evening, enroute to
Juneau.
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There are now 230 workers in the
coal mines located at Eska Creek,
Little Susitna river, Moose Creek and
Chickaloon. Much development work
is being done. _
Bob Griffis, the veteran mail musher,
reached town last Thursday afternoon
with a batch of second-class mail.