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G WAN DESTROYERS
FIRE ON RAMSGATE
IN NIGHT ATTACK
I nitre State* Cable)
LONDON, Friday, April 27. — A flotilla of German
» torpedo boat destroyers raided Ramsgate during last
night. . , . . i i
One man and one woman were seriously injured and
some live stock sutTered from the attack.
Twenty-one buildings, including man\ lesidences,
were wi-ecked.
BRITISH TAKE NEW POSITIONS
(By United State* Cable)
LONDON, Friday, April 27. — According to an an
nouncement made by the war oil ice todaj sexeial impel -
tant positions between Roueux, Gavrelle and neai Alias
Cambrai road have been captured by the Biitish tioops.
AIR RAID ON SWISS TOWN
tBy United StaU* Cable)
BERNE, Switzerland, Friday, April 27—An unknown
aviator dropped bombs on the Swiss town of Porrentui
* last night, several men, women and children being injured
as the bombs exploded.
ENGLAND EXPECTS UNITED STATES
TO SUPPLY VESSELS TO REPLACE
THOSE SUNK BY TEUTONIC ‘SUBS’
iB* l nitrd Stale* Cable)
I ONDON Fridav, April 27—Albert Stanley, presi
dent of the British Board of Trade, stated in an address
(riven here last nighf that Germany s submat ine waifait
was threatening tEe life of the empire.
He declared, however, that success would surely come
as the United States would build vessels as fast the Teu
tons could sink them.
REPORTS SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN SUCCESSFUL
tBjr United Jnate* Ciklil
BERLIN, Friday, April 27—Admiral Von Capelle,
mini*ter of the navy, reported to the main committee of
the rekdistag today that the success ol the submarine
campaign was very satisfactory. He added that Ger
many's losses in this linG of fighting wore \6i\ small.
LLOYD GEORGE DECLARES TIDE i
HAS TURNED AND VICTORY NEAR
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<B? United State* Cable)
LONDON, Fridav, April 27.—In a memorable speech
delivered in Guild hall today, Lloyd George said the muni
. tion question was being so handled that the men now have
a chance to tight, and that the British forces have taken
400 German guns and have not lost one.
He declared that the tide has turned with victory in
creasingly near at hand.
SPAIN WILL TAKE LIKE COURSE
IF GERMANY CONTINUES POLICY
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WASHINGTON, Thursday, April 26.—The note sent
by Spain to Germany regarding submarine warfare,
warns that if Germany continues in its determination to;
sink all vessels in order to defend its life, Spain must take;
a like step to protect her life. ___
GERMAN TRANSPORT FLEET IN BALTIC
LONDON, Thursday, April 26.—The presence of the
German transport fleet in the Baltic, and the activity
along the Devina river and Riga indicate that Germany
has launched a land and sea attack in an effort to cut
Petrograd off from the Russian armies.
A CORRECTION
When the Mongolia succeeded
in sinking a German submarine
two days ago the shot was made
at 1,000 yards, instead of 100
yards as originally published in
The Gateway. On account of
the vagueness of the cablegram
containing this message the er
ror occurred, and we take this
opportunity of offering the cor
rection.
WHITE, SEATTLE
LUMBERMAN AND
BANKER, PASSES
(Br United State* C»U*> „
SEATTLE, Friday, April 27.—C. F.
White. lumberman, banker and well
known man of affairs, died here this
morning following a short illness.
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Thomas Munn, of the Engineering
commission, left on the Alameda yes
terday for Seattle en route to San
Francisco.
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SECOND DRILL
THIS EVENING
AT A. B. HALL
The military unit will assemble for
its second drill this evening at 7:30
o’clock in A. l». hall. Mr. Luttrell will
; probably have one or two assistants
helping with the instructions tonight,
in order that each man may receive
more personal attention.
Permi$ff,on has been received from
Captain NMan, chief of the signal
corps in this section, that Mr. Lynch,
( or any other boys from the cable I
| office, may assist the local military |
I body in every manner possible.
Captain Nolan also advises the!
Public Safety and Defense committee!
that he should he pleased to render
any assistance that is within his pow
er, to further the interests of our local
military organization.
As the cable office is running short
handed, it will be impossible for any
of the boys there to help except after
cable hours.
PUBLIC HEALTH
SERVICE IS NOW
BRANCH OF ARMY
Dr. J. M. Sloan, marine surgeon in
i Seward, is in receipt of a communi
cation from President Wilson advis
ing him that the Public Health Ser
vice is now a branch of the army and
navy.
The changing of this branch of the
service means that all its members
as well as equipment, are now a part
of the hospital organization of the
army and navy, and subject to active
service therein.
An inquiry has also been received
from the government concerning the
hospital facilities in Seward, asking
for the minimum and maximum num
ber of patients who could be cared for
under normal conditions, and the num
ber that could he treated properly
with crowding. The number of pri
vate hospitals is also desired. In
quiries of this nature are being made
of all Alaska coast towns.
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK FOR SEATTLE
CBy United State* Cable)
SEATTLE, Friday, April 27. — Daniel Kellher tele
graphed today from Washington, stating that a branch
Federal Reserve bank is to be located in Seattle immedi
ately.
DISLOYAL SOCIALIST IS EXPELLED;
(By United States Cable)
MADISON, Friday, April 27—Frank Raguse, a so
cialist senator in the Wisconsin legislature, has been ex
pelled for making a disloyal statement while speaking on
the floor of the house.
CAPT. SWEENEY OFFERS TO FIGHT
NEW YORK, Thursday, April 2(5.—Captain Charles
Sweeney of Spokane, Wash., who fought with the foreign;
legion in France, arrived in this city yesterday and will go
to" Washington today, where he will offer his services to j
the government of the United States.
TEUTONS CONCENTRATE IN BRAZIL
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RIO'DE JANEIRO, Thursday, April 26.—Telegrams
received here from Parana confirm the report that the
Germans in southern Brazilian states are concentrating
all available forces in the state of Santa Catherina.
EARTHOUAKE REPORTED NEAR ROME!
<lly United State* Cable)
ROME, Friday, April 27.—Many have been reported
killed as a result of an earthquake which occurred today
in the provinces of Tuscany and Umbria.
RUSSIANS EVACUATING PETROGRAD
LONDON, Thursday, April 26. — The Dispatch Ex
press says that there is an exodus of Russians from Petro-;
grad to Moscow, caused by fear of the advancing Ger
mans. General Haig reports a further advance south of i
the Scarpe, and that thousands of dead Germans are ly
ing on the battlefield.
BERLIN, Thursday, April 26. — The war office an
nounces that repeated British attacks south of the Scarpe
have been repulsed with heavy losses.__
HENRY STEVENS
BROUGHT HERE
FOR TREATMENT
Henry Stevens, foreman at the
Ronan-James properties at Moose
Pass, was brought to the hospital last
night suffering from acute stomach
trouble. His condition today is much
improved and it is expected that he
wilt fully recover in a few days.
Mr. Stevens is well known through
out Alaska, having resided in various
parts of the country since the early
days, and ha* lived in this district for
several years,
The work of surveying the ranio
station site at the head of the bay is
progressing rapidl), and William
Haines, who is in charge of the work,
expects to be finished about May G.
SAID “YOU LOOK
GOOD TO ME,” GETS
60 DAYS IN JAIL
When John Strom said “you look
good to me,” and attempted to prove
it by lavishing his affections upon
Mrs. Axel Kolio, yesterday afternoon,
ho did not realize that he was about
to lose that precious liberty so gener
ously bestwode by the constitution.
The hand of the law soon put a stop
to Strom's unwelcome display of de
votion, and this afternoon he walked
the path which leads to the commis
sioner’s court, where he was afforded
accomodations in the local Jail for the
next sixty days. At the end of which
time he is to be persuaded that a
change of climate will be conducive to
his health .and happiness.
STERN WARNING ISSUED
TO G IRIAN LABORERS
BY BETHM AN N-H OLLWEG
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(By United States Cable)
BERLIN, Friday, April 27. — A proclamation issued
' by Bethmann-Hollweg addressed formally to the federal
| states, but in reality to labor in general, contains both an
! appeal and a stern warning against any further interfer
ence with work in munitions piants.
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MAY DAY STRIKE IS THREATENED
(By United States Cable)
COPENHAGEN, Friday, April 27.—Information
printed in German newspapers today indicates that there
is widespread apprehension that workers in German
munitions works may call a strike on May day.
BARGE AND TDD ON WAY NORTH
WITH 800 TONS FOR RAILROAD
(By United States Cable)
SEATTLE, Friday, April 27.—The tug Daniel Kern
with the barge Columbia in tow, left here last night with
a cargo of 800 tons, consisting mainly of dynamite, lum
ber, flat cars and powder for the government railroad in
Alaska.
A regular barge service will be maintained between
Seattle and railroad headquarters throughout the sum
mer.
COMMISSION PIECES LARGE GROCERY ORDERS
(B> United Statea Cnbte)
SEATTLE, Friday, April 27. — The Alaskan Engi
neering commission yesterday placed orders for $101,000
worth of groceries and supplies for the Nenana division.
$2,000,000 WILL BE SPENT ON
PUGET SOUND NAVAL STATION
(Hr United Slatea Cable)
WASHINGTON, Friday, April 27.—Two million dol
lars will be expended on the naval station in Puget sound
to equip it for the building of battleships.
The plans for the buildings and ways the department
is to build there have just been completed.
Bids for the construction of the various buildings and
wavs will be called for within two weeks.
LOGAN BILLINGSLEY SAYS HE
WILL EXPOSE DOUBLE CROSSERS
(By United Statea Cable)
SEATTLE, Friday, April 27. — Logan Billingsley,
who sawed his way out of the detention station here last
Saturday night has been heard from.
In a letter purporting to have been written at Port
land, says he is not going to give himself up, but will seek
employment in the east.
Later on, he adds, he will make public the names of
those persons he claims double crossed him.__
FIVE CANDIDATES
‘RIDE THE GOAT’
IN I. 0. 0. F. LODGE
Resurrection Lodge No. 7, I. 0. 0.
F., held an Initiation and smoker last
night which resulted in the addition
of five new members to the organiza
tion. The new regalia for the officers,
which the lodge recently purchased at
an expense of $350, was used in the
ceremonies last night for the first
time.
The candidates who “rode the
goat,” “crossed the hot sands,” or
whatever it is they have to do in or
der to join the fold were: Clajude
Mathison, William Ellis, Oscar Ander
son, Russell Calvert and Allan Mc
Intosh.
After the initiation ceremonies,
sandwiches and coffee were served,
and cigars and short talks were en
joyed for the remainder of the even
ing.
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Father Van der Pol returned from
a short trip to Anchorage. He was
accompanied by Father Fletcher.
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BOATS AND TRAINS
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The Alaska is due from the south
Sunday afternoon.
The Admiral Evans is due from An
chorage Sunday morning.
The Admiral Farragut is due in Ju
neau tomorrow.
The Mariposa is scheduled to sail
from Seattle tomorrow.
The train will leave Monday morn
ing for Mile 40.
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TRAILS
Trails bare, with a temperature of
30 at Mile 52 and 38 at Girdwood.
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THE WEATHER
Yesterday.
Miximum.42
Minimum . 36
Current . 36
Weather . Cloudy
Wind . South
Precipitation .12
WEATHER TOMORROW
Fair, with increasing winds;
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