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PARIS. June 13 —* The loss of the
Austrian battleship Azent lstuian, by
a torpedo from an Italian submarine,
in the Adriatic, is ofiicially announced
in Vienna a<« o ding to •
patch fmm Switzerland received this
afternoon.
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The members of the Seward \olun
tee) Fire Department will give a water
tight on the Fourth provided the Cit>
Council, Chamber of Commerce or re
gular Fourth committee puts up a
prixe sufficient for the boys to go a- ,
gainst colti streams of water in a duel
If a suitable prize is nto offered the j
two hose teams will probably give a
coupling and hose connection contest.
At the special meeting la.-t night of
the Department, called by l i»e Chiet
(iest the hoys decided on the above
Fourth sports and it is up to the com
mittee now to act. Firemen Hawthorne j
Hagstrom, Urbach, Strejc were ap- j
pointed a committee to make the Four
th arrangements.
At the meeting last night the toll
owing citizens joined the Department:
Messrs Urbach, Alm>\ Reed, and Jack
Mathison.
FORD FOR
SENATOR;
LAXSIXG. Mich., June 13 — Henry
Ford, who has txx*n mentioned as Re
publican candidate for senator to .<u
cced William Alden Smith, has also
been indorsed by the Michigan Dem
ocrats to become a candidate “even
though he is not within the fold.
The indorsement of a Republican
candidate by a Democrat committee
is unpaialleled in the political history
of Michigan.
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A new flag pole. 53 feet aove ground
was raised this morning in t-ont ot
the ‘Federal jail and a new flag was
r.m up. The flag pole is the nifty work
of John Gilpatrick.
x Isaac Hamburger, of Valdez, secre
tary of the Divisional Exemption
Board, arrived on the Xorthwestern
upon official business and will remain
here several days.
Rev. G. J. Zinn received his creden
tials in today’s mail from Bishop
Rowe as a delegate to the Provisional
Synod to be held in Seattle the week b
ginping September 8th.
WASHINGTON, June 13 — To meet
« needs of the American and Allied
L oops and the civilian population in
France and Great Hritian, the Fond i
Administration today asks the Amei - j
•an people to place themselves on a i
limited bey»f allowance from now un.il !
September l’> th.
Householders are asked to not buy
more than one and a quarter pounds
of beef weekly for each person in the ,
family.
Hotels and resturants are asked n »t
to serve botUnl beef more than two
meals weekly; beefsteak and roast
beef not more than once a week.
Tlie Food administration says that
the demands for the armies and civil
ian population this summer will be be- j
yond the present supplies.The Admi t- ■'
tstration says that it will be of direct
service if the people will subsitute
fresh pork, bacon, ham and sausages
for l>eef products.
WASHINGTON, June 13 — Senator
Hi'man Johnson, of California, in a
p oeh today, called upon the Admin
istration to explain why General Wood
was kept at home instead of being
sent to France with his division.
Senator Johnson said that the coun
try was entitled to know.
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Several weeks ago it was announced !
that Gen. Wood would bo transferred I
to the command of the Western De
partment, in California. Gen. Wood as
ked to be given active duty in the east
aqd this was garnted. At that time I
it was announced that the general
would be seint abroad.
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TROOPS FROM !
RUSSIA GOING
TO WEST SRONT
LONDON, June 13 — Reports from
l'etrograd, says that Germany is to
withd aw the bulk of her troops in
Russia for the western front.
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WASHINGTON, June 13 — Si»*e
1 the submarine began raiding the west
vn Atlantic on May 2.> th, the Amcri
f can shipyards exceeded the sinking oi
American ships by over 100,000 tons
| deadweight.
During the interval from the time
j the subs started their warfare until
!a>t night,. 21 vessels had been produ
ced from the U. S. Shipping Hoard.
The submarines destroyed 10.
The weather for tonight and tomor
I row, is unsettled, possibly clearing,
with slight squalls,
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WASHINGTON, J nc 33 — An official dispatch Irani
Switzerland indicates that Germany is planning a naval
offensive against the * in boied British and American
fleets. \ on Tirpitz in an me: view several days ago in Ber
lin, according to the ofi c il dispatch, said that German}
was ready to measure h er fl et with the British fleet and I
that after the German ' ir d dices had driven back the
French and English around i avis, it would be the time for
Kaiser’s boats to drive t ■ English off the high seas.
Both here and in the Ail ed capitals, the German sea
offensive on a grand s :ad ins long been regarded as a
possibility. The appeararco of the German fleet in the
North Sea at any time now, v ouid not be unexpected.
If a battle comes, the American naval forces will play an
important part. America!' dreadnoughts sometime ago
joined the British fleet, K a:.* Admiral Beatty assigned
them to a prominent place in the line.
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LONDON, June 13 — A Reuter’s dispatch
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the Germans are beginning to take seriously the American
thrust at the apex in the line in the Ciingon valley, north
west of Chateau Thierry. Thus far the Germans have used
five divisions in attempting to counter attack the Ameri
can thrust but entirely without success.
Two entirely fresh divisions were thrown at the Ameri
can center at Bourches this morning in a fruitless attempt
to capture the village at the apex of,the line held by the
Americans.
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iAN FRANCISCO, June 13 — Jus
tus S. Wardell, Collector of Internal |
Revenue, announced this aitemoon
that the $40,000,000 properties of the
late Henry Miller, in California, Ar
izona and Nevada, are to ho seized im
mediately by the government for non
payment of the federal .income taxes»
amounting to $0,000,000.
Uisti iet Judge Pool ing recently dis
missed action brought by the estate to
prevent tax payment. The government
will however hold all the property un
til all taxes are paid and the costs.
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FISH QUOTATIONS -
SEATTLE, Juno 13 — At noon to
day the following fish quotations were
posted on the exchange: halibut, f.ift-;
een cents; sable, seven and one fourth
cents; ling cod and red cod, three cents ;
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WATCH SALMON CATCIf
Several local citizens went to Sun
ny Bay last night and watched a net
pulled up with 380 salmon in it. j
WITH THE AMERICANS, June 13
- Excellent American artillery fire
,s largely re sponsible for the capture
by the Marines of 400 prisoners in
ighting which resulted in clearing Bel
Kiu Wood.
The G umans said that they were
told to avuai capture because the Am
, icans torture them. They started to
, un but were cut off by a barrage of
fire.
One Major and four lieutenants are
among the prisoner^. They arc all
poorly clad and were glad that they
were captured. They want to go to
America after the war.
The Major of the forces said that
Germany plans t oond the war by next
fall. The barn in which the prisoners
are confined holds more prisoners of
war than the Americans have held in
one building for 50 years.
WILSON KILLS A
WASHINGTON, June 13 — Presi
dent Wilson’s disapproval has killed
tne proposal ,in senate for an open dis
cussion on treaties. The President
thought that the treaties should only
be made public after negotations had
been completed.
FRENCH ASSAULTING
I GERMAN WING-FIGHT
RAGING VIOLENTLY
LONDON, June 13—The Associated press, foreign
office,'says that the Germans,at severe cost, continue to
push their way down the Matz Valley. 1 he go iera. s;
ion is now affected however. The Germans have
slight progress on the left towards Compiegne iVoi.
five miles away, atMelicocna, the French advanced or t!. a
other wing near Mery.
HUNS EASTERN WING STRUCK
Paris, June 13— (Official) — The French forces last
night struck a heavy blow against the Germans who have
been advancing the eastern wing of the new battle fro::
and hurled them back, to the north bank of the Matz river
Violent combats continue today between the Aisno
river and Villers also the Cotterests forest.
The Germans progressed as far-as the ravine eas
Laboraine north of Cuty.
The enemy vioiuulj attacked the Aiiiei ica.’i sector be
tween Bouresches and the Belleau Wood on the i\Ia;ne
front. The Americans broke up the attack an indicted
serious losses on the enemy holding all gains they hu\ e
made.
After violent fighting the Germans have obtained
fempoary hold in Laliersine and St. Pierre Eagle.
BRITISH ADVANCE LINES IN FLANDERS
LONDON, June 13 — The British last night advanced
lines a short distance on the Flanders front southwes
of Merris. The French on this front have likewise improv
ed positions and captued many Gemans.
WOODS ARE EVACUATED
BERLIN June 13 — (Official) — The French have
evacuated the Carlespont wood on the east bank of the
Oise. The Germans are now advancing along this impor
tant line.
ALLIED GAINS ARE IMPORTANT
WITH THE FRENCH. June 13 — The advantage
gained late yesterday by the Allies are even greater than
at first reported. Besides carrying out a remarkable
successful frontal attacks, resulting in the restoration of
some territory and the capture of many prisoners, the
Allies repulsed an exceedingly fierce attack of the Ger
mans in the rear of Bethancourt.
FRENCH RECAPTURE LOST GROUND
PARIS, June 13— (Official) — The French troops
have made further advances around Belloy and St: Maure.
Cannon, machine guns and Teutons have been captured.
AEROPLANES ENGAGE IN FIGHTING
LONDON, June 13— (Official)— British aeroplanes
yesterday assisted French aviators in counter attacks
west of a portion of the Noyon front. Heavy machine gun
fire, was directed from a low altitude upon the hostile
troops and transports.
Ten enemy aeroplanes were destroyed in air fighting
on this front and four were driven down. The British lost
three machines and the French none,
j AMERICANS USING ARTILLERY
WASHINGTON, June 13 — Commander Pershing, in
' an official dispatch last night said that aside from artillery
i activities in the Woevre and the taking of prisoners by
j American patrols in Picardy, there was nothing to report.
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