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WASHINGTON, June 19— The American minister
at Teheran has reported invading Turks have sacked the
A meric; n hospital and seized the American and Biitisn
consulates at Tabriz, Persia, which place was captured by
the Turks several days ago. The U.S. Minister reports
that the Turks sacked the American hospital over the pro
test of the Spanish Councel, who had charge as repre
sentative of American interests. The Spanish flag was fly
ing over the building. If the report is officially confirmed,
.and it is believed that there is no possibility of it being
otherwise, the outrages may be considered as an act of
war and may settle the long pending question whether
America should declare war upon Turkey.
\ . The Associated Press this
strian pincers are not closing
,-n Italy v i: 11 m same precision as last fall when the Ital
iai rcedl ick t > th( ive river and the Plains of
Vfik :m ■1 iu Alps, i he Austrians are unable to further
advenee sir.ee iluir first onslaught last Sunday morning.
lat to the Piave, the
l the Austrians iting heavy casu
alties.
The Austrians this afternoon are attacking fiercely to
oven ■ the Italian resistance along the Piave. The de
i till holds. Apparently tl nemy sees the only
hope < i s it ess in enlarging gains across the Piave having
, leek in the mountains from west
of Asia go Plateau to the Piave. The battle this afternoon
is aim. ’ a 30 mile front. The situation is not improved
greatly ‘ ■■ n an Allied point of view although the Austr
ians h ive « r 1 at n ost of the points. It is not
know here definitely whether the Austrians have crossed
the Piave river.
ITALIANS ATTACK IN MASS FORMATION
Paris, June 19— ( Official )—The Havas agency re
ports that the Austrians attacked the Italian front in mass
formation. The French broke the assaults with terrific
•um fin and have maintained the line where the great
attacks v ere made. Many Austrian prisoners have been
taken and also important war material.
AUSTRIANS CLAIM TO BE VICTORS
Viei na, June 19— ( Official )—The Austrians have
taken 80,000 prisoners and 120 guns. On both sides of the
river Bat tina the enemy has renewed vain attempts at
counter; t tacks but failed in all instances losing many men
taken prisoners. The British attacks south of the Asiago
plateau ive been unsuccessful. The total summary is a
m< st successful ■ so far for the Austrians.
WASHINGTON, June ID — Presi
dent Wilson has granted unconditional
pardon to two soldiers sentenced to
death for sleeping at their posts on
the front. The president said that Ik*
expected th.at his action would act as
a chaileng r to devoted service in the
future. The two soldiers were among
four of t*'e first sent to France who
were found «sleep at thtur sentry posts
Two soldier were sentenced to prison
for various terms and the other two
were sentenced by court martial to be
shot.
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WITH THE AMERICANS, June 19
- American guns smashed German
>a;rol approaching the American lines
ea !y this morning. One patrol was
•onihilatcd. This p.« lion took place on
the Marne front.
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: FREIGHTER CORDOVA COMING
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The freighter Cordova of the Alaska
Steamship Co., is now on the way
rth with i »al and gasoline. Capt. C.
V. VVeslerlund is in command on the
present trip.
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WEATHER FORECAST
The weather forecast for tonight
and tomorrow js fair with fresh winds.
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT
REGARDING REGISTRATION IN ALASKA
WASHINGTON, June 19— President Wilson today
issued a proclamation fixing the period between 7 A.M,
July 2nd and 9 P.M., September 3rd, for the registration
for military duty for Alaskans who have become 21 years
of age since September 2nd, 1917.
Gov. Thomas Riggs, jr., has been authorized to estab
lish registration places and appoint officials to handle the
registration.
. 0 Sin Puts
School Teacher in A Prison
WAUKESHA, Wis., June 19 —
irave Lu.sV, convicted of murdering
.i* .. ^ Ac rt-inan ICobeus, was to
day declared sane and sentenced to a.
c..a*s impiisonment.
The court, in pronouncing ;entonre
iivainged both Miss Lusk and Dr. IL»
berts. The judge said: “You both
nave assailed society at the most sen
itivc and vulnerable point. Some of
he circumstances of the case cast a
•renter blame on Dr. Roberts than
\liss Lusk.’’
~Miss Lusk collapsed and was carried
. rom the court room unconscious.
(Lace Lusk was a young ar.d pretty
school teacher at Waukesha xml fell in
love with Dr. David Roberts, who re- i
. proented. About three month ago, |
.Miss Lusk shot ana Knleu * *•
so, as she said at the time of her a.
rest, ‘"she could have the doctor all to
herself.”
The trial was a sensational one anil
the jury, after deliberating four hours,
on June 1st. brought in a verdict of
guilty. Miss Lusk went into hyster
ics and it was feared she would go in
sane. For days she was guarded in
her cell feaiing ..she would do herself
harm.
The doctor was arrested at Milwau
kee on June 5th., on charges of illegal
relations with his wife’s slayer.
WASHINGTON, June 19 The Department of Justice
igents last night raided hundreds of government contract
or’s offices and obtained several thousand thousand lett
jit’s and documents containing proofs of an elaborate sys
tem of obtaining government contracts on illegal contin
gent fee basis. Commissions paid on these contracts rang
ed ail the way from five to 20 percent and the aggregate
fees probably totalled millions of dollars.
Hundreds of contracts are found to have been made
under these arrangements. In soihe cases the manufactors
were threatened with being deprived of contracts if they
refused to negotiate with these agents on commission.
Several agents, according to the documents seized in the
raids, represented that they had special influence over
members of Congress.
The manufacturers offer all assistance itis announced
if the illegal system is stamped out.
As a result of the disclosures, Attorney General Gre
gory today sent out letters to the heads of the 'govern
ment departments making contract proposing that future
contracts contain a clause pledging the manufacturers not
(to employ a third party in the negotiations with the gov
ernment.
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WASHINGTON, June 19—James G..Stanley, reserve
army officer, was arrested in New YORK City this after
noon. He is charged with accepting from the Trufit Rain
coat Company for a contract he promised to secure a
large sum of money.
GERMANS BEGIN AN
ATTACK ON RHEIMS
FRONT-FRENCH HOLD
Paris,June 1!).... After violent preparatory bombard
ment, the Germans late last night, attacked on the Rheims
front between Stigny and Lapompollo. This is the official
statement this afternoon. The French are resisting the
blow with entire success.
The German attacks today is approximately fourteen
miles long, in a semi-circle drawn by the Germans about
the city of Rheims. In the recent offensive on the Aisne
front Rheims was hemmed in on three sides by Germans,
ft is only a question of time when the Germans will lake n
concerted movement to oust the defenders. It is reported
that French Colonials are defending Rheims, hardened
veterans who fight to the last.
ARTILLERY ACTION 1$
ESUMED IN FLANDERS
Berlin, June 19— ( Official )—The enemy’s artillery
has increased activity to agreat intensity in Flanders on
both sides of the Lys and between Arras and Albert. All
enmy attacks southwest of Albert have been sepulsed.
LONDON, June 19— The official war statement this
forenoon says that the British made successful raids last
night north of Lens and this morning raided enemy trench
es south of Halluch.
WISCONSIN AND
MICHIGAN MEN
ON THE FRONTi
WASHINGTON, June 19 —The War
department today authorized the an-1
■ouncemcnt that the 32nd Division,
omposcd of the Michigan a? d Wiscon
sin militamen are fighting in Alsace :
gainst the Germans.
WEATHER ON R. R.
The following is the report of weath
sr conditions along the railroad reeeiv
d to 7 o’clock this morning:
Anchorage, 58, cloudy, calm.
Gird wood, 48, cloudy, calm.
Matanuska, 50, clear, calm.
Talkectra, 40, clear, calm.
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The Woman’s Club of Seward will
meet with Mrs. Sloan at 2:30 o’clock
Friday afternoon. Mrs. R. L. Wever
will demonstrate a war recipe.
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Mrs. Antor.e Eide slipped on the
floor of her home yesterday and sev
erely injured her side. She is resting
easily today.
ALASKA SAILED
FOR THE NORTH
THIS MORNING
SEATTLE, June 19 — St earner Al
aska sailed at 9 o’clock this morning
for Alaskan poi*ts. The Alaska has 11
days mail aboard for Seward and the
following passengers for there: M. W.
Howard and wife, John Hail and wife,
Dr. S. B. Fienn and wife and Miss Ida
L. Todd.
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FISH QUOTAITONS -
SEATTLE, June 19 — Prices on fish
at noon today were as follows: hali
but, fourteen and 01 e half cents.aabla,
seven cents; ling and red cod, four
cents; pickled herring. $18 a harrtl;
black cod, $20 a barrel.
KETCHIKAN, June 19 — Fish quo
tations here today were as: follows;
halibut, first grade, thirteen and three
fourths cents, second grade, ten and
three quarters cents, sable, four cents;
red rock, two cents.
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