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Daily Edition, and The Aiaska Weekiy Post __..
_ SEWARD, ALASKA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1918. TEN CENTS PER C<3>Y
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NEW YORK. Aug. 8—The Associated Press this
afternoon in summing up the results of the past 24 houts
on the western front says: Giving the Germans no time to
catch their breath after their defeat on the Aisnc and
Marne, Commander Koch today launched a fresh blow in a
new sector.
The British and French attacked over an 28 mile front
near Amiens and surprised the Germans taking several
thousand prisoners. The French and British advanced
over three miles.
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ALLIES LAUNCH a WIDE OFFENSIVE.
LONDON, Aug. 8— ( Official)—The British Fourth
and the French First armies have launched an offensive |
on a wide front southeast of Ameins. Field Marshal Haig
is personally in command of this new attack and is pro
gressing favorably. The attack is believed aimed at wiping
out the German positions around Mondidier.
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TWO WOODS ARE ALREADY TAKEN. j
WITH THE BRITISH, Aug. 8— The British and
French, southeast of Amiens, have captured the Helmer
Woods and the Dodo Woods anil late this afternoon pro-'
bahly have possession of the towns of Marceleavie, Lenr
ottee and Ensantree.
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CAPTURE OBJECTIVES WITHIN FOUR HOURS.
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WITH THE BRITISH, Aug. S— The British have at
tacked on a twelve mile front on both sides of the Somme
and gained all objectives within four hours. The British
have captured a considerable number of prisoners and
guns.
The British attacked from near Morlancoirt to the
Avre valley and the best information says that the fight -
ing is going fine. The British attacked in the mist and aft
er only three minutes of artillery preparation. The French
artillerving lasted forty minutes after which the troops
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left the trenches with a wonderful dash. The British and
French forces crossed the Avre Valley assisted by British
and French tanks.
AMERICANS ARE NOT IN NEW ATTACK.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8— It is believed here that
there are nc American forces involved in the British rnd
French drive which was launched this morning early. The
Americans are on equally as important work.
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MAKE SHARP ADVANCE NEAR AMIENS.
LON DON,'Aug. 8— It is reported here tonight that
the British and French forces have advanced over four
miles in some points near Amiens.
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AMERICAN'S ( ROSS THE VESLE RIVER.
WITH THE AMERICANS, Aug. 8— Additional Am*
eiican infantrymen have crossed the Vesle river east of
Eisincs. Tills afternoon (.ther detachments crossed the
river west qf the captured German base. The Americans
are breaking up counter attacks of the Germans west of
Fismes. Last night American artillery scattered the Ger
mans in an attack west of Fismes. Early today the Ameri
cans met the Germans in attacks and used their bayonets
effectively. Among the prisoners taken during the past
twelve hours by the Americans are several officers and
men. who were transferred from the Flanders front to
help the two Crown Prince’s army repulsed the Allies.
FIND THE GRAVE OF ROOSEVELT.
V.: FH THI AMERICANS. Aug. 8— An American
: viator has found a grave on the edge of the Creamary
Wood, marked with a cross hearing an inscription in Eng
lish: ‘Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt, buried by the Germans’’.
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POINT'AIRE DECORATES PERSHING.
WITH THE AMERICANS, Aug. 8— President Four
caire has presented Commander Pershing with the grand
cross of the Legion of Honor, the highest and most distin
guished honor France is able to bestow.
AUSTRIANS ARE NOW
DEPRESSED OVER THE
VICTORY OF ALLIES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.—Official advices say that it is publicly admitt
ed in Austria that man power is to be the determining factor of the war
undthe numerically superiority of the Allies, increasing daily, is causing a
most despondent feeling throughout the Dual Empire Admissions have been
made by the Vienna Arbeiter Zeitung which says that the Allies victories
have produced a profound impression among the people and German I it)
oogandaidts are failing to renew the lighting spirt and hopes tor victory
among th* Austrians and Hungarian*.
JAPANESE CAPTAIN SUICIDES
PACIFIC PORT, Aug. 8.—Captain Yamaoto, ot' the Canada Mam re
cently pulled from the rocks, was lost overboard when the steamer proceed
ed here. It is believed that the wreck of the steamer made him despondent
and he jumped overboard.
GOV. RIGGS ON A TRIP THROUGH ALASKA_
JUNEAU, Aug. S.—‘Thomas Riggs, accompanied by his wife, has left
here for Seward and Anchorage on a trip which will take them through Al
aska. Gov. Riggs expects to go to Seward and Anchorge and then return to
Cordova, go inside via Chitnia and then to Fairbanks, down the \ ukon to
Nome returning along the coast. It may be piobable that Gov. Riggs might
go direct to the interior from Cordova anil visit Seward and Anchorage on
the way from Nome. Nothing definite was known here when he left.
HIGH COST OF LIVING STARTS RIOTS.
GUADALAJARA, SPAIN, Aug. 8— Outbreaks on
account of the high cost of living and poor bread have oc
cured here. Shots were exchanged between the police and
the rioters.
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GERMAN FLEET MAY
GOME OUT TO FIGHT
PARIS,-Aug. 8.—Informed military circles insist that the Germns, in
order to stimulate the depressed moral at home, intend the strike on the Brit
ish front in conjunction with a naval blow against the British licet. •
It is believed that the Germans are putting heavy artillery in place and
digging themselves in between the Vesle and the Ainse to defend positions as
~ug as possible.
It is reported here that Admiral Schneer has expressed the wish that
the Gernian fleet make an attack at the same time that the German forces
launch a blow some place against the British.
AMERICAN BOAT SUBMARINED
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WASHINGTON, Aug., 8—A small unarmed American steamer, the
Merak, was submarined off North Carolina last Tuesday. One boat contain
| mg eighteen sailors are missing.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.—It was announced late this afternoon that all
i of the boats and members of the crew of the Merka are accounted for.
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RUSSIA DECLARES WAR ON ENGLAND
STOCKHOLM, Aug. 8.—A dispatch to Berlin from Petrograd says that
the Russian government has declared that a state of war exists between
Russia and England.
LINES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.—Postmaster Burleson announces that the
government is toi coordinate and consolidate competing telephone ami tolle
graph system where ever possible.
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During recent high water in Nenana a launch could
navigate the main streets of the city. The flood was the
worst seen in years. Citizens caught whitefish from their
vindows. J
Albert Reinert, well known business man of Skagway
j has opened a clothing establishment in Ketchikan.
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WASHINGTON, Aug*. 8. —In urging the reenactment of the administra
tion’s man power bill in extending darft ages, General March told the sen
ate military committee yesterday afternoon that the war department plans
an army of approximately five million men to be raised as soon as possible.
General March said that he did not believe that it was necessary to- re
call all of the congressmen before the recess expires on August 24th., piovid
ing that the bill b reported by both houses by that time.
BROAD PROVISIONS FOR EXEMPTIONS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.—Broader provisions for exemptions in the
new man power bill so that the nation’s war industry will not be stopped by
unduly large withdrawals of men over 82 for military service. Men perfoim
ing essential work but not >et in industrial occupations may not be called.
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NAVY HAS ALL MEN NEEDED
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.—Rear Admiral Palmer appeared before the
senate militay committee today and said that the extension of the draft
system to the navy was not needed and would be unnecessary. Admiral
Palmer said that the navy now has practically all men needtMl.
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FORMER ALASKA OFFICIAL DEAD
JUNEAU, Aug. 8— Patrick Mullen, former receiver
of the land office in Alaska, is dead. Mr. Mullen was a
prominent Republican.
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