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Volume XL Number 11s.___—
ALLI :S LAUNCH BIG
DRIV: IN MAC ONIA;
WAR RAG :S IN W :ST
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LONDON, Friday, May 11.—Active operations by
British. French and allied troops were commenced in the
Balkans today with the intention of forcing Germany to
withdraw men from the western front.
The British forces at Lake Doiran occupied four miles
of enemy trenches as a result of the first drive.
The offensive extends along 100 miles of the Macedon
ian front from Monastir to the lake. Fighting of the bit
terest nature is reported from commanders at strategic
points, including the bend in the ( erna and on the \ aidat
river.
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GERMANS CLAIM NO GROUND LOST
BERLIN, Friday, May 11.—German and Bulgarian
troops on the Macedonian front are maintaining theii po
sitions today in face of heavy attacks.
BLOODY STRUGGLE AT FRESNOY
LONDON, Friday, May 11—The battle for Fresnoy
is still raging and is a bloodier struggle than Eviney Ridge
or Vaux Douamont. _
LIGHT CRAFT IN SKIRMISH
LONDON, Friday, May 11.—British light cruisers
chased eleven German destroyers to da} and engaged in
an exchange of shots at long range, but were unable to
over take them.
BATTLE AROUND BELLCOURT STILL ON
BERLIN, Friday, May 11.—According to official an
nouncement the battie which has been waging for the pos
session of Bellcourt is still on with favorable results fluc
tuating from one side to the other.
HUNGER STRIKE IN HAMBURG
COPENHAGEN, Friday, May 11.—Word has been
received here that hunger riots are occurring in the streets
of Hamburg. _ _
FRENCH GAIN AND HOLD GROUND
PARIS, Friday, May 11.—French troops captured a
German position in the region of Chevreux last night, ac
cording to the war office statement issued this morning.
Heavy counter attacks made during the early morning
were repulsed.
AIRPLANES AID IN BOMBARDMENT
LONDON, Friday, May 11.—British airplanes bom
barded Zeebruggee today while the British torpedo boat
flotilla, operating along the coast, hammered German po
sitions along the Belgian coast.
German forces continue their counter attacks against
Gen. Haig’s forces holding advanced positions east of Ar
ras, but so far have failed to regain any of the ground
wrested from them.
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127 AMERICANS HELD IN GERMANY
WASHINGTON, Friday, May 11.—It was reported
today that the 127 Americans who were taken prisoners
several months ago in the South Atlantic by raiders are
still being held in Germany.
BILLINGSLEY GIVES UP; OUT ON BAIL
SEATTLE, Friday, May 11.—Logan Billingsley, who
escaped recently from the local jail after being convicted
of engaging in illicit liquor traffic, surrendered to the
court this morning and was granted a writ of error. He
was later released on bonds.
CABLE REPAIRED AND IS OPEN AGAIN
Repairs to the U. S. army cable were completed and
the line thrown open for service at 12:30 o’clock this after
noon. Night letters will again be accepted for transmis
sion.
SPEED UP WORK
ON CANNERIES
FOR FIRST RUN
H. 0. Roberts, manager of the local
plant of the San Juan Fishing and
1 acking company, is bending every
effort to have the cannery just built
u»:dy 'or the first of the salmon run
v.h’ch is expected to begin before the
end of May.
Toilers to supply power for the
p’Mnt have been set in place and the
foundation for the engine and other
fietd machinery *8 nearly complete.
The big cold storage plant, which
is the most extens* *e and complete
until of Juneau, is also nearly com
pleted. Miles of pipe have been in
stalled, but there is still much to be
done before it will be ready to receive
i ish.
Valdez Cannery Nearly Ready
Work on the cannery of the Valdez
Packing company’s plant on the city
wharf is progressing rapidly under
the direction of General Manager
John Emel.
Rebuild Cordova Plant
Capt. Morgan, of the Alaska Sea
Pood company, announces that satis
factory settlement has been made with
the insurance adjusters, and work is
progressing rapidly on the new’ build
ing west of Cordova. The Alaska Sea
Food cannery was recently destroyed
by fire. The cannery is being equipped \
to handle salmon, in addition to clams.
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A. G. Allingham arrived on the
I'ora from Unga today and wall sail
south on the Northwestern to Seattle
en route to his home in Portland, Ore.
NEW DAIRY AND
HERRING PORT ON
WESTWARD RUN
On her present trip to westward the
S. S. Dora stopped for the first time
at Simeanof, on the island of the
same name, and brought away a ship
ment of 182 barrels of salt herring.
Simeanof is the dairy center of the
Alaskan peninsula, thero being two
dairy farms on the island with a total
of about 80 cattle. There are also a
number of sheep and hogs. The but
ter output of Simeanof is no small
item in the production of that part of
Alaska. The day the Dora was there
a consignment of nearly 1,000 pounds
was sent to Unga for distribution to
the canneries.
The herring curing plants at Fim
eanof will be increased now that the
Dora has made the place a port of
call. Prior to \his it had been claimed
that the harbor there was unsafe and
all cargoes had been handled by gas
boat and barge.
The Dora on her way back encoun
tered a snow storm at Kodiak on May
7th. She spoke with the S. S. Red
wood, new Pacific Alaska fisheries
carrier en route westward with can
nery supplies.
The Dora arrived at 4 o’clock this
morning with the following passeng
ers: From Kings Cove, E. J. Law
less, Ralph Conn, Sigurd Skatbo, C.
H. Hopkins; from Sandpoint, J. H.
Howitsen; from Unga, Fred Pomian,
Pearl Wilson, Lidia Griffeth and Har
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ry Richards; from Uyak, Miss S. M.
Murphy and ten steerage.
In addition to herring the Dora
brought in 70 tons of salt cod from
Unga and Squaw Harbor.
COMMITTEE TURNS DOWN PLAN
| TO SEND T. R. ARMY TO FRANCE
(B/ United States Cable)
WASHINGTON, Friday, May 11.—The conferees on
the army bill reached an agreement today and the meas
ure will be reported in the house as early as possible. The
Roosevelt division for service in France has been eliminat
ed, the committee voting that no volunteer regiments be
sent to that country. Men will be accepted as individuals,
but not as regiments, the government reserving the right
to make up the personnel of officers for the troops, which
will serve on foreign soil.
The age limit for border patrol has been fixed at from
21 to 30 years.
Although it is generally believed that congress wil1
promptly approve the conference report on war and the
army selective draft bill, the Roosevelt division question
may again be revised in both house and senate.
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CHINESE PARLIAMENT AGAINST WAR
»'Bjr United SUte* Cable)
PEKING, Friday, May 11.—A great crowd surround
ed parliament during the secret session being held by that
body yesterday, demanding that a declaration of war be
made against Germany. When threats of violence were
made troops were ordered out and dispersed the mob.
Premier Tuan Chi Jui addressed the house and urged
that the declaration of war be made, but he was charged
with trying to coerce parliament. The parliament and
press are opposed to the war party and urge a resistance
of military pressure on the ground that it threatens the
republic.
After a riotous session lasting all Thursday night the
house of representatives refused to pass the resolution de
claring war against Germany.
TWO DISTRICTS SCENE
OF TURMOIL; HEAD OF
DUMA DADLY WORRI )
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(By United States Cable)
PETROGRAD, Friday, May 11.—Workmen in the
Schlisselberg munitions district revolted today, arresting
the provisional president of the district and destroying
munitions.
Workmen in the Tritzens district announced their in
tention of organizing a separate government, adding to
the confusion.
Representatives of the local workman-soldiers com
mittee left here for the scenes of disorder at once to dis
suade the revolters from their announced intention.
President Rodzianko, addressing an extraordinary
session of the delegates today, said that the national hon
or and integrity of Russia demanded that her army con
tinue fighting in support of their own and the allied cause.
It has been frankly admitted by the high officials
that the future freedom of Russia has been greatly men
aced by the recent quarrel.
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EDES ON WAY, SUPPLY BIDS OPENED
(By United Sintra Cable)
SEATTLE, Friday, May 11.—Chairman Edes of the
Alaskan Engineering Commission, leaves tonight for Sew
ard on the Admiral Evans. Edes is accompanied by (’has.
L. Mason, his secretary.
Purchasing Agent Dole opened bids today for sup
plies amounting to $800,000.
FORAKER DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
(By United Sutcj Cable)
CINCINNATI, Friday, May 11.—Joseph Benson For
aker, ex-Ur.ited States senator from Ohio, died today after
i long illness.
Senator Foraker was born on a farm in Ohio on July
5th, 1846. He enlisted for service in the civil war on the
14th day of July, 1862, and served until the conclusion of
the war. He was a graduate of Cornell and a lawyer by
profession. He sewed several terms as superior court
judge and also as governor of the state of Ohio. He was
a leader in republican politics and presented the name of
William McKinley for president at the convention of 1896
and 1900. He was United States senator from Ohio from
1897 to 1909. __ •
IMPORTANT MEETING
OF MILITARY UNIT
AT EIGHT O’CLOCK
The military unit will meet this
evening at 8 o'clock at the A. B. hall
for the purpose of drill and to elect
officers. The election was to have
been held last Wednesday night, but
owing to the absence of a great many
and to give time for due consideration
and selection of efficient and worthy
candidates the balloting was postpon
ed until this evening.
There will probably be a few' recom
mendations on general subjects pre
sented tonight from the public safe
ty and defense committee, w’hich body
will meet at 7:30 this evening in the
A. B. hall, a half hour before the
meeting of the military company is
scheduled.
The only qualifications for voters
at the election will probably be that
they have actively engaged in one
drill practice previous to this evening.
All members are urged to be pres
ent at 8 o'clock sharp so that there
will be plenty of time to engage in
the drill and setting-up exercises
after the election.
BOATS AND TRAINS
The Admiral Watson is due at 10
o’clock tonight.
The Northwestern is due tomorrow
night
The S. S. Dora arrived at 4 o'clock
this morning.
The Alameda sailed from Seattle
northbound yesterday.
The Admiral Evans is scheduled to
sail for Seward today.
The train will leave for Mile 40 at
9:30 o’clock Monday morning.
Trails
Trails poor. Temperature, at Gird
wood 42, Potter Creek 39, Matanuska
44, and Talkeetna 44.
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THE WEATHER
Yesterday.
Maximum ....51
Minimum ...........34
Current .41
* Weather. Cloudy
Wind......South
Precipitation . .33
%
WEATHER TOMORROW
Fail.