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BRITISH
London, April 13.—German air raids were made upon Londoo
and Paris last night. I j the Paris attack II people were killed
and 50 injured.
The war office statement this morning says the Germans at
tacking west of Merville were repulsed, and that the British ad
vanced their line slightly in the neighborhood of hestubert.
Heavy battling is in progress near Neuve Eglise and Wulverham.
German gunfire has scored a direct hit on the Amiens cathe
dral. The British are holding their positions at all points. The
enemy was twice driven out of the position at Locon.
British Array in France, April 13.—Repulsed in their efforts to
gain Messines, Wychaete ridge, the Germans are putting most of
their strength towards widening the salient south of Armentierres,
attempting to outflank the hill positions and gain important rail
road centers. Determined attacks upon BailleDt from the south
continues. Twenty-eight divisions are engaged today. The move
ment is against positions Docth and south of Armentierres.
British Army in France, April 15. — On the Lys bat
tlefront the battle continues today for the possession of
tactically important positions. The tenacity with which
the British held the half burned city of Bailleul has
foiled Von Hindenberg’s plans. Von Ebenhard at
tacked Neuve Eglisse more than 10 times, hoping to
break through to the northward of Bailleul. He took
the city, but could not progress beyond.
London, April 15.—Seven attacks by Germans in
Merville sector, on the northern front, have been re
pulsed by the British, who inflicted heavy losses on the
enemy.
The Germans have retaken Neuve Eglisse, southwest
of Bailleul, and temporarily penetrated the British po
sitions, but were driven out by counter attacks. The
British improved their positions today south of the
Somme, in the neighborhood of Hangard and Saniterre.
Of the battle for possession of Neuve Eglisse, Gen.
Haig’s night report in part reads:
“At the close of many hours of obstinate and
bloody fighting our troops regained possession of
the village. The enemy attacks in this sector have
been pressed with great determination, and his
losses throughout have been heavy in the extreme.”
British Army in France, April 16.—Severest fighting
continues this afternoon with the Teutons trying to
push westward toward Hazebrouck.
A heavy trench mortar bombardment proceeded the
capture of Bailleul, The attacking forces included the
German Alpine Corps and 11 divisions. Three divi
sions followed the German barrage between Bailleul
and Neuve Eglisse before which the British lines were
bent, but not broken- The fighting began early in the
night, which was pitchy black.
On the Somme battlefront, Gen. von Dermarwitz’s
artillery is speeding up, showing the German second
army is bristling with guns. There is considerable
shelling of villages behind the British lines.
German troops continue to arrive from Russia and
Rumania, and the total on the Western front may reach
220 divisions.
British fighters admit that the Allies must withstand
further blows, similar to those just past, before the
war’s greatest crisis is o’er.
German artillery is busy shelling Amiens by day and
shelling it by night, but not heavily, as Von Derman
witz probably hopes to establish headquarters there,
and does not wish to destroy it totally.
London, April 17.—The greater part of Wyschaete,
and probably all of it, is in the hands of the British, an
nounced Maurice, the director of military operations
today.
Counter attacking successfully at Meteran, and south
of that place, have driven back the Germans half way
to Bailleul, and they have advanced and improved their
positions and lines in the direction of Neuve Eghsse.
According to all newspaper accounts the situation is
grave, but looks better today.
The Germans have obtained some foothold on high
ground at Paschendale, and also at Messines, but it is
the prevailing military opinion that their further ad
vance is blocked.
The British seem to be countering today.
Gen. Haig’s report today reads: “East of Ypres, in
GERMAN TROOPS ARE UNEASY;
Amsterdam, April 19.—German troops are again re !
fusing to go to the front. Reports reaching here today
reveal further mutiny in the German military camp at
Beverloo, in the province of Limberg. Many soldiers
have been shot. The report says that when soldiers
were ordered to make ready for the front, they refused
to obey the commands of their officers, insisting that to
do so meant only slaughter for them. Euraged by j
their action, the officers attempted to break up the out-|
break, and bloodshed followed. The trouble is still in i
progress. I
YOU WOULDN’T LISTEN
TO GOOD COUNSEL, BILLY
Amsterdam, April 18.—“What haven’t I done
to preserve the world from these horrors?” the
German kaiser is reported as saying, during a visit
to the Armentieres battlefront, and reported in a dis
patch to the Lokal Anzeiger of Berlin.
BAKER RETURNS FROM THE FRONT
Washington, April 17.—Secretary of War Newton D. Baker,
who lias just returned to this city from his visit to the differ
ent battlefronts of Europe, will confer with the President this
afternoon. In an interview with press correspondents Mr.
Baker, among other things, said:
“The big thing for America to do is to support the
war with a firm belief. The right arm oi America is
in France bared and ready to strike: the rest of the
body is here in the United States, and it must support
the arm.”
SOMETHING IS THE REASON, YES ?
Amsterdam, April 15.—“The full strategical plan
has not been accomplished,” declared today’s Frank
furter Zeitung “The apparently does not produce
the desired results.”
Curtains for Count Czernin
Count Czernin, the Austrian premier, has resigned,
according to a dispatch from Vienna.
AHD YET THERE'S MORE TO FOLLOW
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Washington, April 18.—There is reason for belief
that there are 750,000 American troop^in Prance
Forty thousand soldiers are being added weekly, and
the United States will have a million men in that
country in June, and another million before the close
of the year- German published statements say there
are 220,000 Americans in the trenches in France.
consequence of enemy progress along the Lys, the
British troops holding forward positions were with
drawn deliberately to a new line, and without interfer
ence from the enemy.” v
The British have retaken Wytchaete, and seem to be
holding well on the high ground.
British Armies in France, April 17. —Gens- von Armin
and von Quast continue their drive towards Haze
brouck. They are suffering heavy losses. British
troops are reported advancing against Wyschaete,
which will probably be retaken.
A correspondent telegraphs: “From an elevation near
Bailleul I watched the battle northeast of Bailleul and
saw Gen. von Bernhardi’s divisions attack. The heavy
guns of the British were tearing great holes in their
ranks, and the sprouting fields were thick with dead.’
South of Ypres an attacked enemy advance was shot
down at close range while retreating. Both the enemy’s
flanks were caught by the full force of British artillery,
field guns and machine guns.
London, April 18. —Southeast of Kemmel hill the
Germans pressed back the British line slightly but the
situation was restored by counter attacks, announced
the war office this morning.
Ottawa, April 18.—According to a Reuter dispatch
from London today, the French are. heavily in action
on the northern battle area
With British Armies in France, April 19.—Quiet pre
vails over much of the Handers front, although Kem
mell hill,’on the northerly side of the battlefield, is
being heavily bombarded this afternoon in preparation
for fresh aosaults by the Germans.
FRENCH
Paris, April 13.—Allied troops again hold the entire villages of
Hangard and Eneanterre, 10 miles southeast of Amiens, the
French war office announced today. A heavy bombardment is in
progress between Novon and Montdidier, and two enemy surprise
attacks failed north of Orviller Sovel. Rheims is being continu
ally bombarded, and is partly afire.
Germans last night renewed their attacks on Frtiecu positions
in Brulewood, and in the forest of Apremont. The Americans
troops in this sector, working in conjunction with the French,
have battled with vigor and have succeeded in breaking up a ma
jority of the enemy attacks, says today’s official statement.
The city of Rheims is in flames. The French are attempting to
limit the burning area, working under a heavy bombardment.
On Somme Battlefield, April 13.—The entire village ef Hangard
and the adjoining cemetery have been regained from the Germans.
Paris, April 15.—The German long-range gun bombarded this
city Saturday night and Sunday. One woman was killed.
With French Armies in the Field, April 18.—Every
inch of the German lines from south of the Somme to
the Oise front, 95 miles in length, is being pounded by
the vastest artillery concentration yet attained by the
Allies. Even the country for miles to the rear of the
enemy’s positions is under bombardment. Prisoners
say that this bombardment is inflicting the heaviest
losses upon the Germans, and is preventing them from
digging a single trench.
NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam, April 16.—A Wolff Bureau dispatch from Berlin
says the American position from the north of St. Mihiel to the
eastward and southeastward of Maizey, on the right bank of the
Meuse, was taken by storm Sunday night, and was rolled up do
spite the brave resistance of the defenders, who suffered casualtie
in addition to the loss of their positions.
ITALIAN
Milan, April 19.—“We hold the Boche waves, but
that is not sufficient, we will do something more.” Gen.
Foch was so quoted in an interview' printed today by
Corner de la Serra. “Our important reserves are still
intact. We are satisfied w'ith the progress of events.”
AMERICAN
Washington, April 19.—Italian regiments are already
in France and form the right wing of the Allied army,
w’as announced by Italian embassy today. The em
bassy also gave out a radio dispatch saying the Italian
premier has announced that Italians would soon be in
; the tick of the battle.
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RUSSIAN
Moscow, April 18.—Because the peasants of the vil
lage of Novoselki resisted an armed requisition for
money by German troops, and killed an officer during
the resulting struggle, the Teutons first burned the
village and then fired upon the inhabitants from ma
chine guns located around the village, and killed many
of them who were attempting to escape, including
women and children.
Turks Enjoying Their National Game
London, April 15.—A Russian wireless dispatch addressed to
Berlin states that the offensive by the Turks on the Caucasian
front has been followed by the murder of the whole Armenian
population. Peaceful women and children were killed without
mercy, and their homes and property burned.
REDFIELD GOMES WEST
Washington, April 13,—William C.
Redfield, secretary of commerce, left
today for Seattle to attend the Ameri
can-Canadian fishery conference. Later
he will go to Alaska.
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DICK BUTTON ON THE BOND JOB
Dick Button and Harry Leland, each
with a dogteam, started last Monday
on a ten-days vacation trip in the di
of Ophir and Takotna. Claude Baker,
of the M. & M. Bank, received a wire
from Dick stating that he had disposed
of over $8,000 worth of Libert# Bonds
during his meanderings.
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Marshal Geraghty with his vife and
little daughter visited Idita.vd Tues
day.
MOBILIZATION OBDER SENT OOT
Washington, April 15.—Another ur
gent call for 49,843 registrants has been
sent to the governors of the different
states by Gen. Crowder, and mobiliza
tion of these men is ordered for May 1
and 10.
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Duke E. Stubbs, U. S. commissioner
of the Aniak precinct (Kuskokwim
valley), was a visitor in the camp last
Wednesday and Thursday — his first
visit here since last summer. Shortly
after the opening of navigation Judge
Stubbs will accompany Mrs. Stubbs to
this city, and the lady will proceed by
steamer to the Outside. Mr. and Mrs.
Stubbs have lived in the Kuskokwin
valley sinceSthe aummn of 1910.
Charley Ray, arrived in Flat last
Sunday from Holy Cross.
TEUT PRISONERS
Aq Atlantic Port, April 16.—The
first German prisoners of war arrived
in the United States today. They are
the members of the crew of the subma
rine U-58, which was sunk by an Amer
ican destroyer. They are to be in
terned.
dncleTarmy grows
Washington, April 19,—The quarter
master-general’s department is prepar
ing equipment for an army of 2,500,000
men in the field or in training camps
by the end of 1918. This was made
known today,_ __
Mr. and Mrs. Jasper and little son
visited Iditarod Monday.
SENATOR STONE'S CONDITION LOW
Washington, April 13. — Senator
Stone, of Missouri, is in a serious con
dition this morning, after passing a
restless night.
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Andrew Conlin, former deputy U. S.
marshal at Flat city, was an arrival in
the citv early this week from Shagluk
slough, where he has been prospecting
during the past three years.
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Bert Green, accompained by Carl
Carlson, the dog musher, returned from
a tour of the Kuskokwim where they
visited the traders and natives of the
whole district, picking up furs. They
were very successful and made a big
haul.
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Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Longtin vis
Flat the first of the week,
BELIEVE COLLIER LOST
Washington, April 15.—The Amer
ican collier Cyclops, with 293 passen
gers and crew, bringing a cargo of
manganese from Brazil, is overdue and
is believed to have been lost.
BOVS PERISH IN FIRE
Norman, Okla., April 13.—Thirty-five
boys, aged from 10 to 15 years, perished
when the Oklahoma state hospital was
destroyed by fire this morning.
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J. E. Riley applied to Commissioner
Kilgore the first of the week for a birth
certificate for the arrival of a bull calf
on the Riley homestead. This is not
surprising, considering the rarity of
bovine stock in Alaska