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Daily Edition, and The Alaska Weekly Post_
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GERMAN DRIV: ON
ENGLISH CHANNEL
NOW VERY SERIOUS
LONDON, April 27 — All morning newspapers,
commenting on the Flanders battle contend that the sit-!
nation imposes upon England the necessity o*. putting i
forth utmost effort especially to furnishing more men to
supply the wasteage in ceaseless fightings.
The morning News says the situation has changed
seriously for the worse in the past two days. The German
drive toward the channel is a matter now of serious con
cern.
The morning Times says that Londoners must not
be surprised if long range German guns are soon dropping
shells into the city as information has been received that
guns are being rushed to the front and are kept advanc
ing on new ground gained.
ODD FELLOWS
ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATED
The Seward Odd Fellows celebrat
ed the i>Uth, anniversary of the order
by giving the ritualistic anniversary
services at the Air tic Biotherhood
hall last night. Following the ser
vices, which were given before a large
audience, the door was cleared and
dancing enjoyed until after midnight.
The oration of the evening was
made by Dr. 0. J. Keating, who is tho
District Grand Master. Dr. k«*ating
explained Odd Fellowship and gave a
concise history of the order, showing
that the order is a moral, not a religi
ous organization, and also that Odd
Fellowship proclaims the golden rule
as the sublimest illustration of the
law of love.
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LM. rveaung gave- ••!»»»«
the growth of the I. 0. 0. F.,not only
throughout the world but especially
in Seward.
In concluding his address, Dr,
Keating said: “Our principles and
precepts are the very core of De
mocracy. No man can be an Odd
Fellow in spirit and truth, unless he is
faithful to his country and subordi
nates himself to the laws and consti
tution under which he lives. President
Wilson, who is directing the destiny
of our country at this trying time,
when the Democracy of the world is
endangered, has the moral, financial
and physical support of the Indepen
dent Order of Odd Fellows.
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COMMISSIONS
TO BE GIVEN
TO THE WOMEN
ALBANY. N. Y. April 27.—Ad
jutant Gen. Sherrill ha> issued or
der? permitting women with the
military forces of the State to be
come commissioned officers.
The ord*r includes members of
an ambulance corps, of a home de
fense, of a reserve corps. Units of
skilled women auto drivers are to be
formed at once.
LONG RANGE
GERMAN GUN
IS DESTROYED
PARIS. Apiil 27.—Deputy Charles
Leboucq asserted today* that one ol
the long range guns of the Germans
has he^n destroyed by French fire.
The Germans are now, according to
reports made by French aviators con
structing new emplacements. The
aviators say that at the moment of
the tiring of the long range guns,
ten other guns are also fired to cam
ouflage the sound of the big gun so
it’s location cannot be judged from
the sound.
PARIS, April 27.—Long range
bombardment was resumed during
| !ast night but no casualties have teen
reported. This afternoon it was an
nounced that the only* damage was
the cutting down of fruit trees in the
suburbs.
NORTHWESTERN IS DIE
FROM NORTH LATE THIS
AFTERNOON—M ANV A BOARD
Steamer Northwestern left Anch
orage between 7 and 8 o’clock last
night and is due in Seward around
about 4 o’clock this afternoon, possi
bly later. The Northwestern has 110
passengers on board from Anchorage.
The sailing from here will perhaps bo
an hour or so after arrival. The
Northwestern goes to the San Juan
clocl? to load frozen fish so will not
sail until late this evening from that
dock.
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Jl'RY CANNOT AGREE.
NEW YORK, April 27.—'The jury
trying the case of Max Eastman and j
others associated with him in the pub- ■
lication of seditious articles in a j
Socialist publication “The Masses,”;
has repoi ted that the members are 1
unable to a-rree upon a verdict.
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NOPE, HE DIDN’T GO.
WASHINGTON, April 27.—The
German Minister to The Netherlands
is still at The Hague. He didn’t
leave that country as reported yes
terday. The Dutch Minister has ie
tumed to The Hague to discuss the
' progress of negotiations with Ger
; many.
REPUBLICANS PLAN
VOTING FOR SULZER
AS THIR DELEGATE
VALDEZ, April 27 — The threat of the Wicker
sham Republicans that they intend to vote for Maloney
in the Democratic primaries next Tuesday, has greatly
incensed the regular Republicans in the Third and Fourth
Divisions according to word received here today. The
regular Republicans have been quietly organized in vari
ous districts for the past two weeks and intend voting
for Sulzer as candidate for delegate to Congress in the
Republican primaries by writing his name on that ticket.
The regular Republicans are now wiring to friends a(l
over the territory to do likewise.
This action by the regular Republicans has caused,
the Strong—Wickersham —Davidson combination much!
uneasiness and is the cause for Davidson’s wiring to the
clerks of the courts in the various divisions notifying:
them that names written in-on the ballots at the primary
election cannot be counted.
Attorneys here claim that Davidson is entirely
wrong and that it is no part of his business or duties as
Secretary of Alaska to instruct the clerks of courts or
anyone else on legal questions.
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SULZER ARGUES
FOR ALASKA ON
FISHING RIGHTS
WASHINGTON, April 27.—The
House fishciies committee today be
gan hearings on Delegate Sulzer’s
protecting fisheries end giving Alaska
territory control over tnem
The committee gave Delegate
Sulzer two hours this afternoon for
argument. The Delegate urges that
adequate wardens bo named and Ter
litorial control be allowed. No ser
ious opposition to the bill developed
in the committee and the interruptions
were friendly, the committeemen seek
ing information. Further hearing
were promised on the bill. i
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COFFER DAM TO BE
BUILT AROUND EVANS
SO TO FLOAT STEAMER.
According to advices- received here a
large coffer dam will be constructed
around the ©tern of the Admire1 Evans
to permit repairs before that craft
can be floated at Hawk Inlet, i he
stern of the vessel is reported to he
in 00 feet of water. With the comple
tion of th • coffer cam the water will
be pumped out leaving the stern free
for the salvors to work.
SEWARD CAN NOW BOND.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-The
Senate has passed the Sulzer bill al
lowing the City of Seward to issue
bonds for $25,000 for protection
against floods caused by Lowell Creek
overflowing. • .
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BOARDERS MAKE PRESENT.
The regular boarders of the Hazel
wood have presented Miss Caroline
Johnson, former proprietress, with a
necklace. Miss Johnson leaves,on the
Northwestern for Salem, Oregon.
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ALASKA BILLS
OF SULZER IN
HEARING STAGE
mmrnmmmm
WASHINGTON, April 27.--The
House public lands commitee today
took up the Sulzer bill allowing glaz
ing leases and the bill abolishing the
eighty rod reservations between hone
steads on navigable waters.
WASHINGTON, April 27.—The
House Finance committee today ap
pointed subcommittee to consider Del
egate Sulzer’s bill, extending provi
sions of farm loan act to Alaska. The
subcommittee will meet next Thurs
day.
LIBERTY LOAN PASSES
TWO BILLION DOLLARS
TOT AI SrBSCRIPTTOVS.
WASHINGTON, Apri’ 27.—The
third Liberty loan bond subscriptions?
last night totaled two billion, one hun
dred and ninety eight thousand, three
•bed and ninety cigth thousand, three
hundred and fifty five dollars. The
Liberty day sales yesterday were not
reported completed.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 27.—The
total subscriptions reported at the
close of business yesterday in the
Twelfth Federal Reserve district were
$159,298,000. These are only reserve
bank subscriptions. Nevada has over
bubsorih'd making four states ir fnc
district to go over their quotas. The
total of honor flags in the district are
693.
Ketchikan, Alaska, has been given
an honor flag and one star.
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The following is the report of
weather conditions on the railroad
received to 7 o’clock this morning:
Anehorage, 36 above, cloudy, calm.
Mile 91, 36 above, cloudy, south.
Girdwood, 38 above, cloudy, calm.
Matamiska, 36 above, cloudy, cairn.
King, 30 above, cloudy, calm.
COUNTER ATTACKS
BY ALLIES GIVING
Til M MORE GAINS
WITH THE BRITISH, April 27 — General Von
Arme, Commander of the Germans in the Ypres sector,
paused last night in his drive around Kemmel Hill, which
was captured yesterday, undoubtedly reorganizing his
forces for a fresh attack. The German artillery this fore
noon continued to hammer the defending positions. No
fresh infantry offensive attacks have been recorded.
ALLIES GAIN MUCH ADVANTAGE.
LONDON, April 27 — Continuing counter attacks
east of Amiens, the Allies have gained further advantage
in Hangard, Yillers Brettonneux sectors. This is the
official war statement this afternoon. The French have
recaptured positions lost from Loore to Laclytte. west of
Kemmel Hill. Fighting in Flanders, north of the Lys is
severe but the German advance has been stopped at all
points and heavy losses have been inflicted upon the Ger
mans attacked heavily south of Ypres, and a hard battle
is in progress on a two mile front near Voormeaeele.
FRENCH BREAK UP GERMAN ATTACK.
PARIS, April 27 — The French have broken up a
German thrust near Thannes which is southeast of
Amiens. The official statement says that the Teuton
forces seem to be bobbing up in all directions on the
Amiens approach. Artillerying by the Germans con
tinues at all points on this battlefront.
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BRITISH LOSSES NOT VERY HEAVY
LONDON, April 27 — The British casualities this
week have been 18,369. Of this number 3,369 were killed
Despite the heavy fighting the British casualties are re
ported as only beginning to approach the high figures of
last year when the British took the offensive.
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CRACK STEAMER
. OVERTURNS- SIX
MEN ARE KIEEED
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AN ATLANTIC PORT, April ?7.—
The American line steamer St. Paul,
the crack Atlantic steamship, over
turned at her pier today. The liner
was just from the dry dock. The St.
Paul lies overturned with decks partly
awash and masts lying across the
roof of the pier. About 500 laborers
were aboard when the accident, as |
yet unaccounted for, happened.
This afternoon it is known that
at least six men were drowned. Many
workmen were imprisoned m the
liner’s hold and ?nen began cutting
holes in the side to get them out.
A small fire broke out in the sub
merged part of the vessel but was
i uickly extinguished.
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ABSENT LEAVES ARE OFF.
WASHINGTON, April 27.—It is
reported here that Holland has stop
ped giving soldiers and sailors any
leaves of absence.
ALASKA BOATS
A DD SKAGWAY
TO CALL PORTS
Beginning with the sailing of the
steamer Northwestern from Seattle on
May 8th, all the large passenger
liners of the Alaska Steamship Com
pany will call at Skagway on their
voyages to Southwestern Alaska, ac
cording to an announcement received
here by Agent McDonald. The Ala
meda will be the only steamer, how
ever, to call at Skagway south bound
from Seward.
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The Alaska Steamship Co. announc
es that with the sailing of the Alaska
from Seattle on May 1st, ther > will be
sailings on the 1st, 8th, 16th and 24th
of each month until the winter seasor..
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TO REOPEN HAZELWOOD.
Mrs. George Adams, who has op
erated the roadhouse at Mile 40 for
some time, will reopen the Hazelwood
in this city, possibly next week.