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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
AUSTRIA CLAIMS
 VICTORY IN EAST

VIENNA. April 26- Although thou sands of lives nave been sacrificed in attacks made on Austrian positions in the Carpathians. says an omcial state ment covering operations of the last several days, the Russian offensive movement has completely failed The Russian attacks against Uszok pass. their main objective. have been unsuc- cessful.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
PRINCIPAL BAT TIE OF
 WAR IS ON

PARIS, April 26.-The Germans arc bombarding the British front at Ypres this evening with 17.Inch guns, and the roar Of the conflict ls heard for 30 miles. The whole horizon is one great mass of smoke. Many villageo are reported to be on fire.
 Ypres io reported to be on fire from London from where also comes the re- port that Gen. Won Hludenburg is dI- reetlng the German attack.
 -4-
 LONDON. April 26.-What some of the military. critics are inclined to pronounce the greatest battle of the war is now under way along the Ypres canal. While the official reports are both meaaer and contradictory, it is generally believed that the Germans are making desperate eforts to break through to Che French channel porte.
 VoN HiNDENeURe COMMANDS.
 lt is impossible as yet to get a clear idea Of the extent Of the German move ment, but special dispatches to Lon don papers describe it as SO import ant that the eermans have even gone SO far as to bring Gen. Won Hindenburg from the east front to command the op- crations in final effort to turn the Allies left in Flanders and France. 
 FoaEsTALLED ALLIES.
 Some such recrudcscenee as the Ger man offensive movement has been ex- pected by war experts, but the move mert coming with such force as TO forestall the long predicted allied of- fenslve comes as a distinct shock to the general public.
 It la known that tho attack has been a great surprise to the British admir- ally. 1t has developed into desper- ate attempt on the part of the Ger mans to break through the lines of the Allies to the English channel, and is practically along the same lines in which 60 many lives were lost last fall before it was abandoned.
 EMPEROR ON WAY TO FRONT.
 lt is reported in special dispatches from various sources today that the Emperor, himoel6 is on the way to the Yser front
 FIGHTING BLOODY AND FURIOUS.
 The fighting yesterday and today has been furious and bloody The Allies have their lines along the Yscr canal at the place they made the successful stand against the German movement against the channel ports last fall. Thls means that there has been marked retirement in parts of Che field that were gained during the long wIu- ter months at great cost and almost foot at a time. However, the line on the canal has stood like a stonewall against the terrible blows that have been rained upon it. and in places ground has been gained in the last two days.
 It is known that the British losses have been frishtful, but there is con- solation in London in the circumstance that probably equsl. or greater loss has been inflicted upon the attacking Ger mans.
 German troops are being rushed acroso the Empire from as far as East Prussia and are pouring through Bel. sium to the front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
GERMAN AMBASSADOR
 MAY GET PASSPORTS

BOSTON. April 26 Washington advices say it is everywhere conceded that a possibility exists of the Unit ed States government handing his passports to Count Won Bernstorif, the German ambassador, because of his obnoxious memorandum on American neutrality Officials are puzzled at re- cent German activities. One sugges- tion is that Germans are deliberately seeking an excuse for a break with the United States, realizing that hos tilties could amount to practically nothing. in order to have this coun- try a party to final peace making on the theory that the United States would exercise a restraining influence on Germany's enemies. Another IS that Germany is seeking a good eN- cusc to give up the war and an op' portumty to have so many powers ar- rayed against her that the struggle obviously would be futile.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
GERMANY WILL GET
 STRONGER ALL THE TIME

NEW YORK. April 26.-Albert Bal lin head of Hamburg-American line. In New York World interview says: "As far as Germany is concerned. the longer this war will last the stronger Germany will get We all feel that this war has been brought about by England. We honestly believe that Sir Eward Grey could have stopped 1t. No allied naval force will ever at- tempt to come within close proximity To the German coast When the war is over you will see a boom in busi- ness the like of which has never been known. and Germany and the United States will profit thereby more than any other nations The apparent ill- feeling between Germany and the United States will be forgotten.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
AVIATOR FAILS AS
 SAVER OF LIFE

SAN FRANCISCO. April 26.-oue Of the first attempts at life saving by an aeroplaue was enacted here yesterday when Harry Cristoierson. the famous aviator, ciroled above boat which had turned turtle. and dropped life pre- servers to the occupants of the boat who were struggling in the breakers. Though a dozen or more life presery. CTS were dropped. the enort proved uaayailing and the occupants ot the boat were drowned.
 it is known that four and perhaps nine were drowned. The boat which was brought ashore by the l1e.saying crew bore no name.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
 SPEAKS AT SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26. 6.-The re- lation of government and business was the subject of an address delivered here Saturday by United States Sena- tor John w Weeks of Massachusetts. at a dinner given in his honor by the San Francisco Commercial Club, He said that the less the government has to do with business the better it will be for business and for the people
 Leading San Francisco Republicans gre canvassing the availability of Sen ator Weeks as 9 Presidential candi- date
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
ENGLAND BEGINS NEW
 GLASS OF BATTlEsHlP

NEW YORK April 2e.-London ca ble to the New York Times says that England has laid down 3 new battle ship of amazing proportions. which will mark change in battleship con- struction exceeding thot which came when the first dreadnaugb' was built. She will be 800 feet in length. oil driv- en. will carry six l5-ineh guns and have a speed of 10 knots.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
Car Vislts Przemysl.

PETROGRAD. April 26.--The Car is at Prezemysl where he Is inspect ing the Russian government chat has been instituted there
 Weather Stops War.
 Thawing weather torrental streams. and impossible roads have practically brought the war in the Carpathians and on the frontier to standstill The Russian forces continue to hold all of their positions, according to a war office statement, given out today
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
ANorHER ALLEeEp

VIOLATION OF RULE
 PARIS, April 26.-Another violation of International war laws is charged to Germany in the following state. ment issued by the French minister of marine yesterday:
 German torpedoes picked up in the English channel recently prove that the German admiralty is syste- matically obstructing the mechanism Of torpedoes the result whereof is to convert a torpedo into floating mine. This is contrary to the first article Of The Hague convention which pre- scribes that torpedoes must become harmless if they fail to hit their tar. get"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
STRONG VET0ES BILL AGAINST
 EXECUTIONS
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SENATE sUsTAiNs GOV.
 ERNoR.

!. The Senate sustained Gov. s :. Strong's veto of the bin to abol- s 2. ish capital punishment which 8 s passed the Senate unanimously 8 s' on April t7, and was passed 's 8 few days ailerward. in the s P House. by a vote of to 2. < s Senators Gaustad Hubbard 8 s Willard and Tanner voted to 's s sustain the veto. and against s' 'i the bill Senators McGann, s' s Suizer and Sutherland voted to @ @ pass Che bin notwithstanding s' 's the veto. 's
 Gov J. F A Strong today vetoed the bin abolishiug capital punishment in Alaska He sent the bill back to the Senate in which 1t originated with. out his approval and special mess age stating the reasons for his action. The Governor states several objec- tions to the purpose of the measure. Among them being the necessity and justice of the punishment the circum- stance that in Alaska the jury is given the right to stipulate whether or not a person convicted Of first degree mur. der shall be hanged or confined in the penitentiary; that there is danger of the misuse of the pardoning power. that Alaska's development has not reached the stage to warrant the abol. ishmcnl of the crime and that there has been no demand for such iegisla- tion.
 Gov. Strong suggests that there be a referendum on the question.
 Text of Veto Message.
 Gov Strong's veto message follows
 To the Senate. ! return herewith. without my approval. Senate Bin No. sG. "An Act amending Section 1889 and Section 1884 of the Compiled Laws of Alaska
 The purpose Of this bin is to abolish capital pnishmont n Che Territory of Alaska The right Of indicling the of death has been doubted by distinguished persons. and the doubt is often the accompaniment of a highly cultivated mind The right of society to punish onenses against
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
P ASSES '
 34 BILLS

lu the Legislature this afternoon tho House passed ten bills and killed two measures. while the Senate pass ed eleven bills and recommended thirteen more for passed. virtually in- surfing their enactment into law.
 The Burns bnl to provide an immi- grafton clerk in the Secretary's office. at salary Of S21O0 a year. foiled Of passage in the House. tie vote hav- ing been east, as follows
 To pass. Britt, Burns Daly, Heck man. Holland. Shoup, Snow, Speaker Collins.
 Against coombs. Day Driscon. GetcheH Held, Moran. Noon and Tan. sey.
 Liquor Marking enl Defeated.
 The Shoup biu providing that an shipments of liquor to Alaska be la beied with che contents. consignee and consignor set forth, in large let tors. was killed in the House by i'm. definite postpouement. the vote of 9 to z being as follows
 Against Coombs. Day. Driscoll. Cetohen Heckman.~He Noon Tan sey. Speaker Collins.
 Fayorins Britt Burns, Daly, Hol- land Moran Shoup and Snow.
 6ills That Passed.
 Bills that passed the legislature were as follows:
  In the House.
 H. B 4s. admitting lawyers to the. bar
 u B. So. compelling travellers to reg ister at rcadhouses. hotels, etc.
 H j. 3l 17. asking for establishment Of mining experimental station at Ju neau.
 S J M ls. asking for postal say- ings bank
 IT, B. IDS. reducing crime of sell ing or giving liQuor to Indian from felony to misdemeanor and making Indian accessory.
 $. J. M 1f asking for equitable par cells post rates
 $. J. M 9 rights Of way over pub S B. SS. amending Che law relating Co the choosing Of jurors.
 & J. M 12 asking for wireless station at Bristol Bay
 $. B 4s. registration of insurance companies In the senate:-
 s. B 59 reducing fees for filing proofs of labor
 $. B. 52. referring to people at next election. question of general S-hour $. B. 47 workmen's compensation F. B. @. filling vacancies in coun- cils.
 F B. Sf. licensing Of itmerant mer- chants. by councils.
 E. B. 66. permitting marshals to act as prosecutors in justice courts. H B 99. procedure in estates sub- iect to escheat
 IT B 6e food Inspection. Restau rants)
 ? B 59, banking, relating to loans. H J. R. g. routing Nome mail by way of Seward and iditarod.
 H J R. 10. road commissioners
 H J R. n. quarters for next legis- iature
 -H. J. al 20. asking tor land at Sew ard for school purposes.
 q. J. N .21 railroad Seward benin sula
 s. B. s. elective attorney. general. s. B go. political conclayes. $. B. 56. registration of voters in municipalities
 s. B. s0 relating to assessment work
 s. 3. 9. granting of 20-year fran chises by councils to public service corporations.
 s. B. 54. election Of Territorial treasurer. r B. 77. findings of fact in eQuita- ble fact in equitable actions.
 r. B. 57. branch banks.
 n B 58. articles of incorporation. banks.
 H. B. 6o banks. relating to "avail- able funds.
 Y B. legal counsel for rerritor- .ai banking board.
 Nishe Sessions Favored.
 Both House and Senate will go into session tonight at 7.30, for the purpose
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
ENGLAND CONTROLS
 ALL THE WAR NEWS

LONDON April 26. England now controls all sources of the Allies war news. including Russia and France. The English censorship is supreme.
 For several months English govern mcnt officials were irritated by the fact that considerable news from Pet. rograd and Paris reached America without passing through London. Some military secrets which the British war office had concealed were revealed by Paris and Petrograd dispatches. This is now impossible Dispatches from Petrograd and Paris can reach the United States through London.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
ALASKA BANKS ARE
 IN HEALTAFUL SHAPE

WASHINGTON. April 26-Comptrol. Ter of the Currency John SkeltUn Will jams has just made public report on the condition of the banks in Alaska on March 4th the last call and com pared 1t with the condition of the same banks December 3i, the last pre- vious call 4 notable feature is the large decrease in the percentage of the total reserves, which the banking ex- perts regard as most wholesome in- dication.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
BRITISH CAPTURE MORE
 AMERICAN VESSELS

LONDON April 26.-lt is reported in shipping circles at Piraesus that warships Of the Allied fleet have cap tured the steamships Virginia and Mazda, both flying the American flag. alleging that they carried cargoes de- clared Co be contraband of war. They were taken Co Lcmnos Hadiidaout
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
COWBOYS AND INDIANS AID COMMERCIAL CONGRESS OPENING

MUsKOGEE. April 26 Mounted cowboys and Indians driving motor cars lent picturesque touches Co the parade welcoming delegates to the sixth annual convention Of tho South ern Commercial Congress which con. vened here for a five days session this morning.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
egRMANs cLAIM sUccEssEs.

London, April 2s.-Advlces from ser- lin have been scarce today. Last night it wae stated in wireless dispatches emanatlng from the German capital that the Kaiser's troops had met with several successes in the desperate rushes that have been made to pierce the lines of the Allies between Ypres and the aea.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
ROOSEVELT STILL ON
 WITNESS STAND

SYRACUSE. \. r.. April 2s.-Form. CT President Theodore Roosevelt re- snmei the witness stand today and continued his cross examination at the hands Of Bernes attorneys. They are questioning him as to the cause for the formation of the Progressive party though the answers and questions chat follow often clad the witness back to matters that have been gone over be- fore.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
NEW YORK TO RESORT
 TO DIRECT TAXATION

ALBANY. Aprn 26- The New York legislature proposes toi raise Sl5'O0O.- 00o this year through direct taxation of which approximately Q per cent will come rom greater New York. This wll be the first time New York hos resorted to direct taxation in many years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
aeERMANY MUST BE
 BEATEN TO DUST


 NEW YORK. April 26.-A London cable to the New York Tribune quotes a high authority on peace terms of the Allies Germany must be beaten into the dust he said They will have to give up Alsace and Lorraine and give back Belgium with a big in. demnity to the Belgians. They will probably have to give back Schleswig to Denmark Austrian Poland has al. ready gone. and Germany will have to give up German Poland Bukowina and Pennsylvania will 80. Austria will lose also Bosnia, Herzegovina, Dalama. tia and Croatia Italy will get the Trentino and Italia Irrendenta.' And there must be a limitation of arma- ments. England will fight ten years for victory. if necessary
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
TERRIBLE CONDITIONS
 EXIST IN PERSIA

DILM.tN. Persia. April 26.-rhe ex- odus of from 10000 to 8O0OO Armen- ians and Nestorian Christians from Az. erbeiian province, the massacre Of more than 1500 of those who were un- able to flee death of hundreds rom disease and exposure, 1000 in the compounds Of the American mission at urumiah with the possibility of an equal number of refugees in Caucas- us. is the confirmed statement of con, diuons announced here today
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
DEPENDS
 AMERICAN NAVY

WASHINGTON. April 26 In a state. ment given out in answer to criticisms of the American navy Secretary Dan. iels says that the navy is today strong CT than it ever was before. and that it Is becoming stronger every month, and more efficient He says chat the plans chat are being worked out will be adequate for any and an demands that might be placed upon the navy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
RusslA cLAlMs GAINS.

LONDON, April 2c Russian ad- vices are to the effect that that coun- try is continuing her successes in the carpathians and Poland.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
Rnasiann Attaok Rosporus.

coNsTANTINoPLE April 26. The Russian Black sea fleet attacked the Bosporus yesterday, and continued the bombardment for q half hour
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
OR. ROLLER PUT TO
 SLEEP BY BIG scocHMAN

MONTREAL, April 26.-Dr B. F. Roller of Seattle. who entered the pro- fessional athletic field as Q wrestler. was put Co sleep here Saturday with a blow on Che chin by Jim Esson. a Scotchman of huge proportions who also follows wrestling. The knock out came in the first round of what was billed as a lO-round boxing com test The blow was an uppercut. and came in eight seconds after the gong sounded for the beginning of the con test
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
RUSSIA EXPECTS TO
 TRADE WITH U. S

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 PETROCRAD, April 26.-Pierre I. Bark Russian minister of finance. says: Russia looks for tremendous increase in her trade with the United States and her Allies, to replace the German trade existing before the war have already arranged a cred it of Sl25,OOO00O in England. We are about to use part of the French cred. ie
 It has been arranged that Russia can draw upon Great Britain and France for S250,oOo000 one-hall of this sum to be furnished by each ma uon for which they are to be paid in Russian grain
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
BRITISH GAIN IN
SOUTH AFRICA

CAPETOWN, South Africa, April 26.-Further gains by the British in African lighting have been announced. Following the fighting at Keetmans- horp, endorsements were broughtup and the Germans were again defeated. The retreating Germans are being pur sued
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
SHOPS ARE
 PUT our OF GAME

NEW YORK. April 2s. Two chins of bucket shops operating 20 offices throughout New England, New York. Pennsylyania and New Jersey have been forced out Of business by the
 New York Stock Exchanges crusade, aided by the sharp advance in stocks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
JOHN cUOAHY CHICAGO
 PACKER. DIES TAERE

CHICAGO. April 26.- John cudahy. one Of the founders of the Chicago packing industry. a millionaire and a board of trade leader died here Sat urday He once was rated as one of tue greatest spectators on the Chica- 70 eXchange.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
WHEN GOULD IS
 MOTHER OF A SON

LONDON, April 26.- A son was born here Saturday to Lady Decies, formerly Miss Vivien Gould of New York. Lady Decies is a daughter of George J Gould and a granddaughter of the late Jay Gould. The son, and heir to his fathers title, is the third Of Lady Declos children The other two are daughters.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
WITH PASSENGERS

SEATTLE. April 25.-The Admiral Evans sailed for Juneau yesterday with the following named for Gast'n- eau channe. cities
 For JuneaU-S. E Hodge Mrs. B. F. Taylor 4. E Rosenberg E. l.. Rosen- berg. x. Stone. Ed Scbwerdt. Ed Cray G Y. Kin0erg and wiie Cora Mcaias- ters. F J. Wettrick Mrs A. Drrkln C. H. Bryan B. s Dunn Mrs. 4. B. Roth and fifteen stecraee
 For Doueias-L Reoaroch.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
GOV. WHITMAN SAYS
 ROOT IS PARTY LEADER

NEW YORK. April 26.-Gov chas. s. Whitman of New York, at banquet in Albany. hailed Elihu Root as the "UnQuestioned leader of the Republi- can party in the nation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
.KRoNPRlNz MlLHELM

KRoNPRlNz WILHELM
 WILL BE iNTERNED
 -s- NEWPORT NEWS. April 26.-The Kronprinz Wilhelm will be interned in an American port it was announced to- day.
 CEN. VILLA LOSES
 ANOTHER BATTLE
 --.- SAN DIEGO April 26. Wireless ad- vices received here say that Gen Vil- las forces have been badly defeated in southern Sonora. Details are completely lacking.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
JOHN BUNNY DEAD.

NEW YORK, April 26. John Bunny the famous movie comedian, died io- day
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
FRANCE HAS GUN
 THAT BEATS WORLD

LONDON. April 26.--It is reported that the French army has has a new siege gun which will hurl two-ton shell a distance of 15 miles
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-04-26
EVANS sAlLs

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-08
Personal Mention.

Mrs. c. A. Hull ia visitins friends IN
Lincoln
Miss Elizabeth Doud mas gone to Ne
braska City for a short visit with her
counsin. Miss Mary Wilson.
Mrs. r. ]. Owen OF Little Rock. Ark,
who has been the guest OF friends In
Omaha. has returned 20 her home.
Miss Ella Freshman left Saturday
evening for New York City and Phila-
deiphia. where she win visit friends for
month.
Miss Frances Bell was guest at the
banquet Of the Alpha lambda ri fra
ternity. given Saturday evening at the
IAndoli hotel in Lincoln.
Mis-. A. NJ Browar returned today
from Chicago. where sho was called by
the serious illness and death Of her
mother. Mrs. sohrayer.
Mr. and Mrs. J. ]. O'Connor and da1gh-
ter. Miss Mary. left Sunday evening for
Washington ID. c.. to attend the gradua-
tion Of Mr.. John O'Connor from the
oeorgetown College OF Law.
Mr. Fred Hahn left last evening for
Chicago. having gone on TO attend the
funeral OF his father. the late Dr. Gus.
tave Hahn. Mr, Hahn win graduate thil
year from tho medical department Of
the University OF illinois and viii re
turn to Omaha
Miss Leola Harris. who finishes heI
freshman year this June At Wellesle.
college. will return Sunday 10 spond IN,
vacation with her parents. Miss Harrii
received the honor OF having her song
chosen for the class songs OF 1918
Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Brown ans
small son OF Chicago are visiting Mr.
Browns parents. Mr. and Mrs. p. ]
Harmon Of this city. AR. Brown is Al
insurance engineer Of Chicago and WA
a prominent athlete and student OF IN,
Omaha High school. graduating In lsOe
Mrs Brown nee Ireno Harmon. ais
graduated from the school
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-06-08
H. s. Cadets Go to
Malvern for Their
Big Annual Camp

With flags riyIng and following tho
band, some 40 members OF the hish
school cadet battalion Monday morning
marched from tho high school campus 10
Fourteenth and Douglas streets. whore at
$50 o'clock they boarded eight of the
big cars OF the street railway company
and wore whisked away TO Council Bluffs,
half an hour later entrainlng on special
over the Burlington. From the Bluffs
they were taken to Malvern, Ia. thirty
five miles away. whore they will remain
In camp until Saturday
Tho special reached Malvern shortly
after 10 o'clock and the boys at once went
into camp. occupying quarters assigned
to them and made ready by the squad
that left Omaha last Saturday TO lay out
the streets and pitch the tents.