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ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL IS, 1!»17.
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GERMANS LOSE 100,000 IN AISNE BATTLE
German Diver Attacks U. S. Destroyer in American Waters
ONE OF GREATEST BATTLES OF WORLD
WAR ON IN AISNE SECTOR IN FRANCE;
GERMANS LOST 100,000, SAYS REPORT
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PARIS, April 18.—One of tin* greatest battles in the
mighty world war, and therefore also in the world’s history,
lias been in progress, and still continues today, in the river
Aisne sector in France, between the important towns of Sois
sons and Reims. Since yesterday morning, up to this morn
lug, with continuous fighting, the French forces have wrested
from the Germans 40 miles of lines, inflicting losses to the en
emy estimated at 100,000 in killed, wounded and prisoners.
Encouraged by their success, the French troops are today in
pursuit of the retreating Germans. Reinforcements are con
stantly arriving to aid the French troops. General Nivelle.
eoinmander-in-ehiei of the French field forces, is personally
directing the gigantic battle.
BERLIN’S REPORT OF BATTLE.
BERLIN, April 18.—A great battle is in progress today in
the Aisne sector in France. Yesterday, the Germans took d,
000 French prisoners. Our lines were penetrated at several
points between Soissons and Reims, but our retreat is in
good order.
BRITISH MAKE ADVANCES.
LONDON, April 18.—The British forces made further
advances against the Germans in the region of Epehy in last
night’s fighting, says a war office report today. Rains and
storms are hampering operations in northern France and Bel
gium.
ALLIED COMMISSIONERS IN CONFERENCE
WITH PRESIDENT AND HIGH OFFICIALS
WASHINGTON, April 18.—The British-French high com
mission, headed by Arthur Balfour, reached Washington last
night. They will meet President Wilson and members of the
cabinet today, to confer with reference to co-operation in the
war against Germany. Secrecy surrounds the movements of
the commissioners, to guard them from attacks by foreign sub
jects and cranks. Secret service operatives have been detailed
to guard them.
JOHN KENDRICK BANGS, LIKE BRYAN,
"TENDERS VOCABULARY TO GOVERNMENT
SEATTLE, April IS.—.John Kendrick Hangs, the noted
humorist, arrived in Seattle last night. When questioned as
to whether or not he would enlist, the humorist replied: “1
might find a congenial place and I am sure, in any emergency,
my vocabulary, like Mr. Bryan’t, is at the service of my coun
try. 1 will fight to the last word, and for it, if necessary.”
MEMBER OF FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
AT DEATH’S DOOR IN NATIONAL CAPITAL
WASHINGTON, April 18.—William H. Parry, of Seattle,
member of the federal trade commission, is dangerously ill in
Washington. Following an operation for appendicitis compli
cations set in, which rapidly developed into the dangerous
stage.
GOVERNOR STRONG PAYS SLAYER OF
EDWARD KRAUSE REWARD OF $1,000
JUNEAU, April 18.—Governor Strong yesterday paid Al
bert Franzcn $1,000 reward for the killing of Edward Krause,
<#ie convicted murderer, who escaped from the local jail. The
reward offered stated that the governor would pay $1,000 for
the capture of Krause, alive or dead.
JUDGE JENNINGSOF FIRST DIVISION
GAINS REAPPOINTMENT FROM PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON, April 18.—President Wilson today re
appointed llobcrt W. Jennings as federal .judge of the First
judicial division of Alaska. .Jennings’ term had expired,
hence the appointment at this time.
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GOVERNMENT MAY ASSUME CHARGE OF
I DISTRIBUTION OF FOODSTUFFS AND FIX
1 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM PRICES THEREON
WASHINGTON, April IS.- Federal legislation to ompow
i i the council on national defense to supervise tin* distribution
of food supplies, and if necssary lix a maximum and minimum
price for the same, is being framed by congressional leaders,
with the approval of the administration. The soaring prices
1 of necessities of life and the fear of a food shortage, if the
war keeps on for an indefinite time, are the prime causes for
1 he proposed legislation.
WOMEN OF RUSSIA MAY VOTE AT ELECTION
FOR MEMBERS CONSTITUTIONAL ASSEMBLY
LONDON. April IS. A dispatch from Petrograd today
says: The convention which has under consideration and con
! trol the calling of a constituional assembly to determine the
j form of government that shall he adopted hv Uussia makes
i the following recommendations: The assembly shall he con
vened at Petrograd as early as possible, on the principle of
, universal suffrage. The army shall take part in the elections,
Hike the remainder of the population, hut the active army shall
vote separately. Women shall have the same voting right as
I men. The convention is well represented by the working
: classes and soldiers, the idea being to get as representative a
body as possible, and to allow all classes a share in the I'orma
[tion of the new government. Harmony prevails.
STEAMSHIP LINES DIRECTED TO FIRE
ALL UNNATURALIZED GERMAN SUBJECTS
NUjATTMO, April IN. - The government today ordered all
Seattle steamship lines to forthwith discharge from their serv
iee all unnaturalized German and Austrian subjects. All
'steamship lines throughout the nation have received similar
instructions.
SECRETARY M’ADOO REQUESTS BANKERS
TO SUGGEST PUNS FOR FLOATING BONDS
WASHINGTON", April IS -Secretary of the Treasury
1 McAdoo has requested suggestions from hankers throughout I
I the nation as to the best plan for disposing of the seven bil
lion dollars’ worth of bonds, authorized by the congress for
war purposes.
SEATTLE, April 18.—The steamer
Alameda, with 373 passengers for
i Alaska ports, including 70 Asiatics for
| Alaska canneries, sailed at 9 o’clock
yesterday morning, en route to An
| chorage. The cabin passengers for
Anchorage:
J. P. Pike, M. Beltis, J. W. Galloway,
Mrs. J. F. Edlund and three babies, C.
H. Grandjean, Chas. Peterson, Miss
Olive Young, Miss K. Fleming, A. P.
White, F. S. Strehm, V. Houck, W. B.
Glass, C. F. Thompson, J. L. Olson,
Ernest Hayes, C. H. Santese, Mrs. E.
M. Huhn, Mrs. B. C. Nelson, D. Vuce
tich and wife, J. Morris, N. L. Eclerc,
Mrs. E. Kammerer, Mrs. E. A. Nord, j
Miss Birdie Clark, John Bappards.;
Ernest Michell, G. Vlahes, A. A. Fra
ser, G. Bargeson, B. L. Gouldin, Mar
garet Holmes, A. Olsen, C. A. Mc
Allister, Emmet Lemen, B. D. Budie, I
Joseph Goldin, D. Sezere, Mrs. A.
Shaden, E. Tasaki, Jacob Kasleff, G.
A. Aland, H. Beseleff, Harry Miller,
Charles Anderson, Joseph Brae^sel,
Geo. Nunan, W. Carlsjn, John Hansen,
Mrs. A. E. Easterly, Daniel S. Davis
and one hundred steerage.
JUNEAU, April 18. — Governor J
Strong yesterday -signed the under
ground eight-hour hill, which goes into
effect May 1 next.
The house passed the bill allowing |
banks to be formed in small communi- (
ties with a capital of $15,000. Also, |
the relief cabin bill and the wolf boun
ty bill. Other bills passed by the J
house was one regulating the practice
of medicine and one making it a mis
demeanor for U. S. commssioners to
charge excessive filing fees. The
house also passed a substitute for the i
senate bulk sales bill. The house J
killed the bill for the removal of the ,
Pioneers’ home from Sitka to Juneau. •
The senate passed a memoral for
the establishment of a quarantine sta- (
tion in Southeastern Alaska; a me- k
rnorial that a hospital for the insane
be established in Alaska, and a me
morial that a government pulp mill be
established in Alaska.
Today’s session, in both houses, is |
being devoted to a discussion of bills .
before the bodies. ,
GERMAN SUBMARINE FIRES AT AMERICAN
TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER IN AMERICAN
WATERS, BUT TORPEDO MISSES ITS MARK
l’*( KSTOX, April is. The I'nited States torpedo boat de
drover Nmitli reported beiii”' lired on in American waters bv a
•ernian submarine soon after midnight this niorninsj. The
lorpedo missed the destroyer by about .'!() vards. Immediate*!'
liter liriii”- the submarine submerged. The attack took place
u latitude -Id, longitude id. I'he Smith reported immediately
o the scout cruiser < liester, the flagship of the first naval dis
'lict. and stations at lloston. by wireke—•. The location of
lie attack is where steamships coming or ijfoin^ to Xew York
on Id |i;iss. The Smith is one of a fleet of destroyers that an*
iiit rolling the I'nited States seaboard. The location of t lie
'liester, for obvious reasons, i- not reveah'd.
ALLIED AEROPLANES ATTACK FREIBERG
KILLING 11 AND INJURING 29 PEOPLE
LONDON, April IS.—The Ifritish admiralty today an
louneed that a fleet of llritish uad Kroneh aeroplanes hoin
»arded the university city of Freiberg Sunday, in reprisal for
he sinking ot British hospital ships by (Jennan submarines.
ELEVEN KILLED, 29 INJURED.
RERUN. April IS.- An official announcement by the war
•Hire says that II persons were killed and 29 injured bv an air
ittaek on the city of Freiberg Sunday. Considerable damage
was sustained by the university buildings.
ADMIRAL JELLICOE SAYS BEST HUNTING
GROUND FOR SUBMARINES NEAR EUROPE
IJ ENRON, April is. Admiral John Jellicoe, first sea lord
>f the I>ritish admiralty, says the I'nited States should con
ribute everything possible in the wa> of small craft, as the
Host elleet i ve means of defense against enemy submarines. The
idmiral regards mines as more dangerous than the divers. lie
-ays the best hunting ground for sea raiders is on the Euro
»ean side ot the Atlantic, declaring that the submarines can
tot operate successfully on the American side without a base
here.
COMMISSION BUYS GROCERIES TOTALING
$165,000 FROM NORTHWESTERN FIRMS
SEATTLE. April IK- Groce r\ orders totaling $105,000
ivere placed among 2-"> north western linns by Purchasing Agent
)ole, of the Alaskan Engineering commission, yesterday. Se
ittle and I’ortlaid linns got the bulk of the orders. Most of
lit* supplies will be sent to the Alehorage division of tin* rail
vay work.
HUNDRED GRAIN LADEN CARS, EACH DAY
- FOR TWO MONTHS, WILL LEAVE FOR EAST
SEATTLE, April IK. The railway lines announced today
hat a hundred cars, laden with Washington and Oregon wheat
■ach day for the next two months, would leave for eastern
>orts, for export to the allied nations.
T1EE LANCE, FAMED RACE HORSE,
KILLED BY ANOTHER THOROUGHBRED
LOl 1K\ ILLE, Ky., April 17.—Free Lance, the race horse,
miner of the Latonia derby in 1912. was killed in a terrible
ight with Ralph, another thoroughbred animal, in the Long
tables in Louisville last night. George J. Long, owner of both
nimals, had refused $25,000 for Free Lance.
IEVEN BILLION DOLLAR BOND BILL
GOES TO PRESIDENT FOR SIGNING
WASHINGTON, April 18.—The seven billion dollar bond
•ill passed the senate soon after the midnight hour. The sen
ite remained in continuous session until the important measure
ras disposed of.