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UOYD-GEORGE SAYS NEXT FEW WEEKS WILL BE STRENUOUS
London May 28 -“We are one the eve of a great German attack,” said Premier Lloyd-George in his address today at Edinburgh those
who know best what the prospects are, feet most confident about the results. For the Germans as well as for us the next tew weeks will be a race
between Gen. von Hindenberg and President Wilson. The Germans are straining every nerve to reach the goal firs -on the eve of help becoming
available from the United States for the Allies. The submarine is still a menace, but is no longer a peril it is still formidable foi inflicting m
jury, but it cannot cause the winning or the loss the this war.
AMERICAN
With American Army in Lorraine, May 21- It was
learned today at Captain Bell, of Colfax, Iowa, who was
brought down behind the German lines recently, is alive
in a German hospital.
With American Army in France, May 21. A strong
boche patrol attempted to surround part of an Ameri
can patrol at dawn today, but the soldiers of the main
body poured in such a hot fire with their rifles that the
enemy scattered. The Teutons used hand grenades
and rifles.
With American Army in France, May 22.—American
artillery north of Toul launched a sudden and terrific
gas attack upon Teutonic positions and cantonments
within Gerechamp Woods early today. Severe punish
ment was inflicted upon the enemy. A deluge of Amer
ican shells fell in three waves within half an hour in
the woods where it was known many Germans were
sleeping, and they were drenched with poisonous gas*
In patrol actions east of Luneville this morning the
Teutons were twice defeated.
Captain David Peterson, of Hosdale, Pa., shot down
a German plane northeast of the Chateau salient today,
and William Taylor, of New York, shot down another
12 miles inside the German lines.
BRITISH
London, May 20.—A German air raid on a large
scale took place over London and the south of England
last night and this morning. Four Teuton planes were
brought down.
London, May 21.—Gen. Haig reports today that the
British have improved their positions northwest of
Mercille, in the Flanders saliant, taking 30 prisoners
and 6 machine guns. Determined Teutonic counter at
tacks were crushed.
With British Army in France, May 21.—It is widely
reported that General Mackensen is on the Western
front ready to attack the moment Hindenberg finds an
opening. Information is at hand that the Germans will
hammer the British with the bulk of their army and
will simultaneously spread the propaganda that the
British do not tight so well as other Entente nations, in
order to create friction among the Allies.
London, May 24.—Heavy artillery fighting is an
nounced in the Ancre valley southeast of Lens, and in
the Flanders salient.
FRENCH
French Army in France, May 18.—Germany’s peace
conditions are clearly stated in a document found in
German trenches captured by Allied troops. The prin
cipal conditions are that Germany retain the Flanders
coast and the city of Antwerp. Germany’s colonies are
to be returned to her with augmentation. The Central
Powers are to be allowed a commercial fleet of 18,000,
SINN FIENERS UNRESTFUL IN IRELAND
Dublin, May 18.—The Irish Times today says: “The government
has not acted a moment too soon, as all signs pointed to another
outbreak of armed violence, possibly in connection with the land
ing of armed troops upon the Irish shores.”
Prof. Edward Do Valera, president of the Sinn Fein, Arthur
Griffith, founder of the Sinn Fein, the Countess Markievicz, and j
others, have been arrested in connection with a German plot to j
overthrow British rule in Ireland.
A proclamation has been issued by the lord lieutenant of Ire
land which calls upon all loyal subjects to aid in severing treason- j
able communication with Germany.
Irish Member of Parliament Arrested
Dublin. May 20.—Count Plunkett, member of parliament for ‘
Roscommon, was arrested tonight in connection with the Sinn '
Finn movement.
To Publish Evidence of German Meddling
London, May 21.—Official evidence of complicity between the ,
Sinn Fein leaders and Germany will shortly be made public.
Government Agents Uncover Plotting Activities
Washington, May 22.—Evidence of plotting between Germans
and Irish agents in this country for an uprising in Ireland has
been uncovered by United States government agents, and is par
tially responsible for the recent arrest of Irish leaders by the
British government.
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000 tons, the Allied countries to be allowed but 11,000,- j
000. Germany to retain the Longwy and Briey mining
districts in Prance.
Paris, May 20.—Artillery fighting is reported north
and south of the Avre river, below Amiens, according
to today’s official announcement.
Paris, May 20.—The trawler Ailly sunk a German |
submarine and captured her commander. The captain j
and crew of a Spanish sailing vessel, who had been
taken prisoner by the submarine, were liberated.
Major Roaul Lufberry, of the American flying corps,
was killed in aerial battle. He had figured in many air,
combats.
Paris, May 22—The principal fighting and the most
violent occurred last night on the front southeast of
Amiens, was announced by the war office this morning.
Paris, May 24.—Shelling was intermittent south of
the river Avre, on the Amiens front, announced the
war office today. ;
A German raid attempted on French positions in the
Boise and Mongeval districts failed.
Detachments of French patrols in Champaigns!
brought in prisoners and war materials. %
NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam, May 21.—Twenty-five people were killed |
and 47 injured in the recent British air raid on the Ger
man city of Cologne.
SPANISH
Madrid, May 20.— The German U-boat No. 34, which
is supposed to have been the one which sank the Lusi
tania, came into the harbor of Cartagena, on the Med
iterranean, in a damaged condition.
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BRITISH
London. May 20.—The ruthless methods of Germany
in attempting to gather food in Ukraine are meeting
with bitter opposition from the exasperated people, ac
cording to a Russian-government wireless message re
ceived here. District assemblies throughout Ukraine
have decided to burn all surplus bread and other provi
sions
RUSSIAN
Moscow, May 23.—Turkish regulars and Kurds are
advancing in Persia.
Moscow, May 25.—A marked exodus of Allies' sub
jects from Russia is now under way.
AMERICAN
Washington, May 24.—The arrival is announced at
Petrograd of the tirst contingent of 1,500 Russian pris
oners, to be exchanged under the rocent RussianGer
man agreement. A dispatch to the State department
today said the returned prisoners were veritable walk
ing dead men.
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FRENCH
Paris, May 18 — Japan and China have informed the
Allied governments that they have arranged for En
tente military co operation to meet the dangers threat
ened to the peace of the Far East by reason of the Teu
tonic penetration.
Tokio, May 24. —An agreement between China and
Japan, which was signed recently in Peking, will be
held secret. It is announced that the pact covers mili
tary matters.
Population of Prague Become Demonstrative
Zurich, May 20.—A state of siege has been declared
in the Austrian city of Prague, following a street dem
onstration against Germany. Processions of Czechs
and Jugo Slavs paraded the streets shouting “Long
live Wilson, long live Lloyd George, long live Clemen
ceau.’’
Martial Law for the People of Bohemia
London, May 22.—Martial law has been proclaimed
in Bohemia and in consequence of popular excesses
many persons have been imprisoned, says a dispatch
from Berne, quoting the Slovenski Parod.
OLD,JLD STORY"
Washington, May 22, — Information
reaching Washington says the food sit
uation in Germany is the most critical
it has ever been.
750,000 INNEW DRAFT
Washington, May 21.—Gen. Crowder
estimates chat the draft of June 5 will
in 750,000 men.
The American first field army of 200,
000 men has been formed in France.
CYCLONE IN NEBRASKA
Bloomfield, Neb., May 20.—Twelve
persons, mainly children, were killed
by a cyclone near this place last Satur
day night.
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On Boulder creek two outfits are
planning on working this summer.
Anderson and Kline are opening up
some ground near the mouth which
they claim will pay to work. Frank
O’Leary is working just below them.
Since the beginning of the camp con
siderable work has been done on
Boulder creek but not until now has
workable pay been found.
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Billy Thomas, of the Beaton & Don
nelley concern of Otter creek, was in
Iditarod a couple of days during the
week.
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Paul Shaffer was a visitor in Iditarod
last Wednesday,
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The Donnelley & Beaton dredge had
its first clean up last Tuesday. It was
considered very good. The Riley In
vestment Company had there first
clean up last Saturday. It was not
very big on account of going through
worked-out ground. Now, however,
thay are in virgin ground and in good
pay.
BREAKS COLLARBONE
Mike Blanuska, a well-known logger,
while walking down Cottonwood creak
yesterday afternoon slipped on the
track, breaking his collorbone and dis
locating a shoulder. He is at the
Behla hospital.
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Dawson & Longtin are preparing for
their open-cut work at the mouth of
Glen gulch. There is still ice in their
ditches, but if the warm weather con
tinues they will be in operation in a
few days. Pete Miscovitch is also pre
paring for his open-cut work, and will
work in connection with Dawson &
Longtin for part of the season on ac
count of water difficulties.
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Fred Smith is working on Hard Luck
gulch, which runs into Otter between
Slate creek and Glen gulch, opposite
the Donnelley & Beaton dredge. He
has a piece of very good ground, and
will work it by ground sluicing and
using a steam’scraper on his tailings.
Tom Shallow arrived from Takotna
last Wednesday. The trip was a diffi
cult one on account of the breaking up
of the trails.
EVEN GAMBLERS
MAY^WIN FAME
Washington, May 24.—Among
those especially designated by
General Crowder as being among
those now engaged in other occu
pations who will be called upon
to fight are gamblers, race-track
and bucket-shop attendants, ush
ers, and clerks of all kinds.
YOUNG MAN DROWNS
Seattle,May 24. —Earl V. Mills,
a clerk, was drowned in Lake
Washington yesterday while can
oeing with Miss Audrey Haines,
his fiancee. The latter swam
ashore and two hours later, when
the searchers failed to find Mills’
body, Miss Haines jumped into
the lake in an attempt to drown
herself, but was rescued.
DRUNKENDRIVER
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Spokane, Wash., May 20.—Walter
Waters, of the 14th Infantry, U. S. A.,
was killed in an automobile accident in
this city today. His driver was intoxi
cated.
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AUSTRIANS IN FOR EIGHTH ANTE
Amsterdam, May 20.—Austria will
shortly issue her eighth war loan.
J. E. Kettlewell and Capt. A1 Jones
were the first to arrive from the power
plant by water. They came down iu
the launch Peaceful Henry last Satur
day and returned the next morning. Mr.
Kettlewell reports that the break-up
flood damaged nearly all the buildings
there. Tw| cabins and one barn were
totally destroyed.
DELAYED MAIL WHEN?
When will the delayed consignments
of winter mail reach Iditarod ?
That is a question some of our resi
dents are trying to figure out. In 1915
the delayed mails reached here by the
water l'oute ria Ophir on May 30; in
1916, May 29; in 1917, June 7; in 1918
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CUTTING DOWN SUBMARINE TOLL
London, May 24.—The admi
ralty’s report shows Allied and
neutral vessels of a tonnage of
305,102 was destroyed during the
month of April, as against a loss
893,000 during April last year.
Sam Langlan, Arnold do House, Eddie
Johnson, Frank Watsoa and two others
left the first of the week for Moore
creek to work for Keller & Dawson
during the coming season. Tom Shal
low reports that thay arrived a few
days too early as it is still very wintry
at the head of Moore creek. They will
remain there until^it thaws, however.
J. Guy Rivers is ground sluicing on
the Malamute pup, and is deing well.
TROOP-TRAIN WRECK
Texarkana, Ark,, May 22.—A troop
train went through a bridge near this
city early this morning, injuring a
score of troopers,
CASUALTIES OF WEEK
Washington, May 18. —Thirty-cine
casualties reported today—ti killed or
died of wounds, 14 wounded.
Monday, May 20.—Casualty list num
bers 45, of which 8 were killed and 29
wounded.
RICH WIDOW WEDS
San Francisco, May 20.—Mrs. Hugh
R. Rood, of Seattle, the richest woman
made a widow by the Titanic disaster,
was married today to Commander Mark
St. Clair Ellis, of the United States
navy.
AEROPLANES BURNED
San Francisco, May 21.—Fifteen mil
itary aeroplanes were destroyed by (ire
here today.
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During the present week the town
authorities have had the sidewalks re
paired. One enterprising teamster on
Wednesday last gave his horses a holi
day, evidently to give the frail board
walks the annual try-out.