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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-09
FIRE COMPANIES MEET

DOUGLAS, July 9.-Hose Compan- ies No. l and No. met last night at their quarters in the City Hall and after a short meeting adjourned for light refreshments which usually follow each meeting.
 A surprise was sprung on Chief Langseth and Foreman Henson, in the nature of letter from the base ball boys. containing five dollar note for each of the active heads of the department Both the chief and foreman replied fittingly to the do. nations and while they have been working hard to secure a good ball team, both stated that the fact of having a winning ball team was suf- ficient recompense and that the cash presents were entirely unexpected The money was "chipped" in by the players of the baseball team who stated that the manager and chief were as much entitled to a little Fourth of July winnings as the play CTS themselves, and the money went through the meeting in an official way, the boys realizing that in that manner only would the cash be ac- cepted.
 After discussing the probable sched- ule of more baseball games, particu- larly with Thane in the near future, the meeting adjourned to meet two weeks from date
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-09
AT THE LIBERTY

DOUGLAS, July 9.-The change of program for tonight and tomorrow night at the Liberty is one of un- usual interest, strong Paramount production in five reels being the leading feature. Is it entitled ''The Cost of Hatred" and is featured by Kathlyn Williams and Theodore Rob erts. The scene of this strong dra ma is laid in Old Mexico and gives these two dramatic stars who appear together for the first time wonder ful opportunity of displaying their abaility.
 In addition to the main feature Is a Keystone Comedy in two reels that is a scream from beginning to end It is entitled "A Lovers Night" and is featured by the best comedians On Thursday evening there is anoth CT change of program for one even ing only.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-09
LEAVES FOR TRAP

DOUGLAS, July sc. P. Morgan manager of the Alaska Coast Fish Company, left last night again for his trap site near Point Adolphus. Experienced trap men are now in the employ of MT. Morgan. who stated that while they were hanging the lead last week, thousands of fish could be seen running in that vicinity and by the end of this week, it is hopen that the trap will be fishing P. Michaelson. formerly connected with the Juneau Ferry & Naviga. tion Company. is now with the Alas ka Coast Fish Company, and will have charge of the trap for the sea. son. Al and Ike Weathers are also in the employ of MT. Morgan and will use their launch this season in assisting the company to bring their fish to market.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-09
THIEVES INVADE
 f PRUSSIAN HOUSE

AMSTERDAM, July 9-The mount ing crime wave in Germany contin ues live subject of discussion. The latest reported crime is a hand grenade attack on an express train from Berlin to Hamburg, the train wreckers escaping.
 In the course of a debate in the Prussian House, National Liberal Representative said:
 "The universal security is now so great that overcoats of repre- sentatives disappear even from the cloakroom of the Prussian House. In hotels. too, one is robbed Once my shoes were stolen, so I was forced to come barefoot to the ses sion."
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-09
LAUGHLlN IS CALLED

DOUGLAS, July 9.-Johnny Laugh. lin, who has been employed at Suloia Bay, arrived home this morning in company with L. Wolff, on the launch "Hegg" Johnny has been called to the colors and will leave on the Spokane today for Fort Seward to begin active training
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-09
FIRST OF THE SEASON

DOUGLAS, July 9-The first ripe salmon berries of the season were exhibited by J. H. Kelly yesterday afternoon, a half gallon bucket of the delicious berries being picked by him in a short time on Mayflower Island. MT. Kelly states that there are plenty of the berries on the Isl and, and that they should be picked regularly if the people are to get an early supply.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-09
YOUNGSTERS SIGN UP

DOUGLAS, July 9.-George- Grigg and Douglas Spencer signed up with the Douglas Exemption Board yes terday, registering as having become of the draft age since the time speci- fled by the Government.
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suggested that all citizens begin to purchase their coal for the Winter now, according to advices from the Government, in order to avoid any congestion that might arise this. Win ter in freight matters.
 On motion, the Council adjourned for a period of two weeks.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-09
ON TROLLING TRIP

DOUGLAS, July 9.-Jack Kearney has resigned his position at Thane, and in co. eany with Harry Johnson, expects to leave today in the launch "Ptarmigan" for the trolling grounds, where they intend to fish for the balance of the season.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-09
OFF FOR VACATION

DOUGLAS, July 9-Dick Smith, assistant to John Feusi in the hard ware business, left this morning with Albin Baritello for a few weeks out ing at Tenakee and the hot springs resorts. Mr Baritelo took out the families of Jos. Reidi and Jos. Wehren on this trip, who will spend their Summer vacation at the springs
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-09
Gear For Sale

DOUGLAS, July .8.-Three skates halibut gear, 300 fathoms buoy line, anchors and buoys Other parts of gear, all in good condition, at a bargain. See o. E. Bennett, Douglas.
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NOTICE

DOUGLAS, July 8.-After the 16th of July, all coal will be strictly cash. There will be a general advance of 50 cents per ton on all hauling.
 VIM. ROBERTSON,
 ALEX. NELSON.
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EYEGLASSES LOST

Black. leather case, nose glasses bearing stamp of Prince Rupert jew elers. Finder return to O. E. Ben nett, or Empire. Reward. .4
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Notice.

Dot GLAS, July B. After July l6 all coal will be strictly cash. There will be general advance of 50 cents per ton on all hauling.
 VIM. ROBERTSON
 ALEX NELSON.
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boys lover there" are anxious to know of his whereabouts in case he has still been keeping in touch with acquaintances here.
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alone and commdm or part f front from her Trent Adranc , h shave turned meof fne regions
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Phone it to The Empire, No. 374.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
SAYS YANKEES
 WOULD FIGHT
 WITH BARE HANDS
They Go Over the Top with. out Machine Guns and RepeI the Enemy
 with Rifles.

LONDON, July 24. = The London Daily Mails cores pondent says an American unit South of Soissons Monday last went over the top against the Germans without machine guns and repelIed the emmy with rifles.
 He says there was no use in trying to keep the Ameri- cans back, and that he believes they would go over the top to get at. the Germans with their bare hands, if no other way offered, and that the hardest task of the officers is to curb their impatience to get at the enemy.
 The Americans have been forced to fight hard to attain all of their objectives. The correspondent says one Amer ican who was bringing in pris- oners recognized. one of them as his brother, who was serv. ing with the Germans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
AN INSPECTION AIRPLANE STOCK
 IS UNDER WAY
Failure of Depth Bombs to Explode on Submarine Has Started An h.
 veStigati0n.

WASHINGTON, July 24.-The Ma w Department is making an inspec- tion of the entire stock of aeroplane bombs to determine their reliability coincident with the inquiry and fail ure of the bombs to explode when dropped on the German submarine off the New England coast last Sun day.
 Secretary Daniels said American prOjectiles have the best record of any manufactured by the Allies.
 He said the American depth bombs have ranked first in effectiveness.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
"M0THER!" IS
 CALLED OUT TO
 WOMAN WORKER
Detail of the Great War in Which a Son and Mother Meet Unexpectedly
 in Paris.

PARIS, July 24.-A New York wo- man attached to the American Red Cross happened to be in Paris today and volunteered to aid in caring for the wounded coming from the battlefield.
 She was busily engaged when she was startled by the croy of moth er."
 Turning, she saw her own son. young Lieutenant in the American Army, who had been wounded in the leg by shrapnel Monday.
 The mother is prominent New York social worker.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
STILL HAMMER ENEMY

WITH THE AMERICANS, July 24. The French and British and Amer ican Allies continue effectualIy to hammer the Hanks of the Crown Princes Army.
 The Germans have brought up fresh support in an effort to stay the ad- vance of the Allies and assist the Germans in retreating in order.
 At some points the Allied situation continues favorable.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
NO GERMAN LETTERS WILL BE ALLOWED
 SAVE TO PRISONERS

WASHINGTON. July 24. The Censorship Board has ruled that no outgoing communication written in German will be permitted. excepting to prisoners of war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
LEAVES FOR WESTWARD

Passengers who left for the West ward on the Northwestern this morn ing were Gus Gillis, E. S. Hewitt, Carl Ehelman. J. w. Pettygrove. Cecil Casper. Frank H. Mcdonald. J. J. Finnegan. MT. and Mrs. George w. Root and Richard Root.
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 NEW YORK, July 24.-Latest ad- vices this afternoon say the Jus ticia was of 33,0OO tons burden and carried nearly 10000 American troops to France on her last trip.
 She is the second largest steamer sunk during the war.
 The Britannia, 45,O00 tons, was sunk in 1916.
 AN IRISH PORT, July 24. = The giant White Star liner Justicia was torpedoed and sunk while returning to America, after delivering a large consignment of Americans to France.
 She had n carrying capacity for between 5000 and 1000 troops.
 Eleven sailors were lost when she was sunk.
 The Justicia nearly approached the dimensions of the great steamer Va terand now in American service car rying troops. She was TAO feet long, SC feet beam and 43 feet depth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
AN INSPECTOR IS ARRESTED
 FOR BRIBERY
Claimed That He Has Con- fessed About Conspiracy to Rob Government
 on Clothes.

WASHINGTON, July 24.-Offlcers have arrested Charles l.. Fuller. chief Government inspector for the New York manufacturing district. It is announced he has confessed the full details of the alleged brib' ing system in connection with the manufacture of rain coats for the soldiers. and other soldiers cloth ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
ITALIANS ARE
 ADVANCING ON
 ALBANIAN FRONT
The Allies on That Front Continue to Make Good Progress Against
 AuStrians.

ROME, July 24.-(OfficiaD -Ad- vices received yesterday say that the Italians continue to advance in Al. bania.
 They are pushing along the crest of Malisslloves and have captured Hill No. 800
 The French forces in their fur threst advance have occupied the heights on the left bank of the Holta river.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
COETHAI.S. JOINS PERSHJNG AND IS
 NOW AT FRONT

PARIS. July 24. = Quartermaster Gen. George Goethals has arrived here and met Cen. Pershing.
 Both officers departed at once for the American front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
AMMUNITION PLANT IS DESTROYED AND
 MANY LIVES LOST

AMSTERDAM. July 24.-An am intuition factory at Plaiten was partly destroyed by an explosion on July 18th. according to Berlin dis patch, and many lives were lost in addition to the material damage caused.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
It Will Be. Used by Amerl- cans to Do Patrol Duty with the Big
 SeapIaneS.
ON THE FIGHT FRONT
Both the Allies and Ger mans Claim Number of Victims; Bristol Brand
 Is No Good.

SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND, July 24-American aviators have ta- ken over from Great Britain one of the most important seaplane sta tions on the British coast
 The Americans will use it as a base to do patrol duty over large area of the sea.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
HOLLOW TILE WILL BE GIVEN RIGHT OF
 WAY FOR FUEL COAL

WASHINGTON. July a. The War Industries Board announced that the manufacture of hollow tile is considered a part of the war in dustries and has been entered for priority for fuel and transportation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
CERMNAS ADMIT OFFENSIVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THEM Claim That Their Own Off, fensive Is a Failure and That Gen. Foch Beat
 Them to It. |FOCH BUILT UP ARMY This Was Done in the Rear of Fighting Front, so
 German Reports
 Declare.
FOCH BUILT UP ARMY

WASHINGTON, July 24.-Germans admit that their offensive has failed.
 They also admit that Gen. Foch has built up a reserve army In the rear of the front lines which has enabled him to wrest the offensive from the hands of the Germans.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
SAYS VON MICHAELlS IS COMMANDING A
 GERMAN BRIGADE

WITH THE AMERICANS, July 24-German prisoners captured say that former German chancellor George von Michaels, is now com manding a German brigade on the Western front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
GERMAN IS NOT TAKE CHANGES
 WITH RUSSIANS
New Ambassador to Mos- COW Will Be Accompan- jed by Two Battal-
 lions of Troops.

LONDON, July 24.-Dr. Carl Helu rich, former German Imperial vice Chancellor, has been appointed Ger imany's diplomatic representative al Moscow, in the place of Ambassado, Mi~bach recently assassinated.
 It is reported the new minister will take two battalions of German troops to guard the German em' bassy.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
ALLIES ADVANCE

PARIS, July 24.-(OffieiaD-The French and Americans and British made considerable advance yester- day along the Aisne-Marne front, and occupied several villages.
 They captured 1900 prisoners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
BRITISH CAPTURES

LONDON, July 24.-Between the tured Pettichamp Wood near Mar faux, with POO prisoners and 14 ma chine guns.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
YANKEES GET IN WORK

WARRINGTON, July 24.--Ae com nunique from Gen. Pershing, receiv. ed this morning says the American forces are still pursuing the retreat ing enemy south of the Oureq river.
 It says the Americans have cap tured enemy positions North of the Marne.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
 and Mail Information
NOW BOUND NORTH

NOW BOUND NOHVn Jefferson is scheduled to arrive here tomorrow. Prince George is due here to- morrow night. Alameda is scheduled to have sailed from Seattle today. Would be due here Saturday.
 SOUTH5OUNO SAlllNGS Princess Sophia will sail South bound Friday morning. City of Seattle will sail South Saturday.
 Prince Rupert will sail South Saturday at midnight.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
BRITISH ARE ACTIVE

LONDON, July 24. - Today the British forces executed raids South of Bucquoy and Northwest Of A. bert says an official bulletin.
 A few prisoners were taken.
 The German raid on the British lines northeast of Bethune was re. pulsed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
ALL SHIPPING BE CONTROLLED

WASHINGTON, July "A. = Secre tary Daniels has confirmed the re port that the Navy is preparing te extend the control of the military te all slipping.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24

WASHINGTON - Government in- vestigators have uncovered fraud and gross profiteerino in contracts for Army shoes and shIrts and leg ging supplies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
FRENCH SUCCESSFUL

PARIS, July 24.-This mornings s official advices say the French re- pulsed the German counter attack five miles Southeast of Rheims.
 Artillery was active last night be- tween Aisne and Marne rivers, also toward Rheims.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
HUN RAIDER.|S REPORTED ON
 PACIFIC COAST
Warships Have Been Or dered Out to Search for It; Another Diver
 Victim Reported

SAN DIEGO, July 24.-Following a report from the British consul at Lapaz that a German raider is cruis- ing off the Mexican coast, all yes sells in the vicinity, have been given warning.
 Aircraft from stations in the vic inity of this city and warships with in call have been sent in search Of the raider.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24

WAsHiNGToN-President Wilson has completed his pronouneement regarding American pIans for the ex- petition to give Russia military aid, which will be made public when Ja- pan sends her reply to the AmerI- can proposals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
Six New American Diyisioas.

WASHINGTON July 2Sx infantry divisions have been or dered organized this month from the Americans This will four complete Army 900 to 25OOOO men each that will be prepared to engage enemy
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
Tables Turned on Germans.

PARIS July 24Eah days operations bring further proof completeness with which Gen Foch genius has tables the Germans is admitted that on all fronts along the Western battle take the mans three months to Americans continue landing at the rate of 100000
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
Bristol Type Dropped

WASHINGTON, July 24.-The pro duction of the Bristol type of fight ing planes has been discontinued.
 Tests have proven that the ma chimes are of no military value.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
AFTER RETREATINc FOE

WITH THE AMERICANS, July 24.-The Army Intelligence Depart ment has been informed that the Germans are continuing their re- treat, which Is being hampered by the guns of the Allies far behind the lines. 4
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
Though the Successes of Allies Continue, Their Offensive Slowing
 Down.
HUNS GETTING SUPPORT
Crown Prince Is Making a Desperate Effort to Save His Shattered
 Army.

LONDON, July 24.-Afternoon ad' vices Indicate that though the AL lies are continuing their pursuit of the Germans above the Marne, and are attacking them with success in the Montdidier sector, the Allied of. fensive Is necessarily slowing down somewhat.
 The Germans have hurried up fresh support and are desperately fighting to stay further Allied ad- vances and save the Crown Princes shattered Army.
 WITH THE AMERICANS NORTH OF CHATEAU THIERRY, July 24.-- This afternoon advices say the French and Americans have driven the Germans from chatelet forest.
 The Americans gained the ascen- dency farther Wsst. and drove on through the town of Epieds.
 The Americans made good use of their cavalry.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24

WAoHiNGTON-The Fourth Lib erty Loan probably will open Sept. smbsr 2oth and close October 18th.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
CHARLES WANTS NEW CABINET TO
 BE FORMED NOW
Ukraine Is Anxious to Re- new Diplomatic ReIa- tions with the Ru-
 manian People

LONDON, July "A. = Emperor Charles is expected to ask Czernin 10 form new Cabinet in the place of the one which recently resigned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
Planes Are poWned

PARIS, July 24.-An official com munication yesterday says 37 Ger man aeroplanes swere shot down OF put out of control the day before by the French and British a.rmen, and that four balloons were burned
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
NEAR MoNTp,plER

LONDON, July 24.-The French attack near Montdidier yesterday advanced two miles, giving them control Of the heights dominating the Aisne Valley.
 Twelve hpndred Germans were cap tured. fsf
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24

AMsTERDAM-Moseow reports . general mobilization Of the Russlan Army has began.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
NOT TRUE SAYS WASHINGTON

Washington July M0Acas here the Wolff Bureau report o American losses pure propaganda They ment of American losses is incredible not been more than 2COCOO Americans engaged the battle and the - r
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24

Old papers for sale at The Empire oface, Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24

Old papers for sale at The Empire ofhce, Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
GIANT LINER IS
 TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUB JuStica Which Carried TO- 900 Troops Sunk While on Her Way to the
 United States. MADE A HARD FIGHT Big Liner Contested with Submarine "A Hours Be- fore Receiving Death
 Wound.
MADE A HARD FIGHT

AN IRISH PORT, July 24 The Justica was sunk Saturday after 24 hours fight with a. German submar- inc.
 No passengers were lost.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
Ukraine Gets Busy

AMSTERDAM. July 24.-Ukraine has began arrangements with view of resuming diplomatic relations with Rumania.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
GIANT LINER IS SUNK BY SUBMARINE,
ALLIES HAVE TURNED TABLES ON GERMANS AND ARE AGGRESSIVE
 ALONG WHOLE WEST BATTLE FRONT

WASHINGTON, July 24-Notwithstandng the German reinforce ments the Crown Princes the Allies have continued steadily the Asne Mane today the uctanty admitted that the Allies have the offensive from the Germans and that Gen. Foh the along the whole Western front The German 18th than l8O000
 Fifteen divisions have been thrown into the battle between Soissons and Rheims only participate continued German 
 Gen March announced today that the advance of the Americans has been practically steady for the last days.
 Germans Fight to Save Army
 The Germans fighting desperately retain the only railroad the Asne Marne section that still their railroad all ther heavy material from Fishes to Felen Tadenois Allies Germans remaining that salient will be ocketed of the Allies
 The Germans have been thrown back for mile along nmle front the Rheims section The German equal to that which the gained front April
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BERLIN ADvIcEs

BERLIN, July 24.-(Offlcial) - British attacks yesterday morning were repuised, it is claimed, and the Allied offensive is slackeninQ on the Marne-Aisne front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
Germans Say Americans Lost Heavily

AMSTERDAM July 24-A semocial German Wolff Bureau cor respondent at the front the heavily at Epieds Monday
 Wolff correspondent that and French black Senga hurled paid for it hun dreds Of thousands killed places he said sixteen deep and that broke down. Americans turned and fled he said American regiments were ann Inflated
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24
Schooner Is Sunk

KENNE BUNKPORT. Me, July 24.-The fishing schooner Robert and Richard was sunk 60 miles off the coast by a German submarine.
 The crew was saved by taking to the dories.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-24

BERLIN, July 24.-Fifty-two enc my planes wero downed last Mon day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-11-21

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c1,.ry tuw miles, showing that I'll"
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notifying The soldiers that III" new
government is in authority.
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