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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
GREATER DRIVE
 TO BEGIN LATER
 IN THE SEASON
Gen. March Says Present Contest Will Not Super-
 Sede or Change
 Offensive Plans.

WASHINGTON, July 19.-The great and successful offensive that began as a counter to the German offen- sive on the American front antici- pated the plans fo the Americans, who intended to inaugurate great drive later in the season, but the re- suits show that events found the Americans, ready for any turn which they might take. However, the great CT attack which had been planned, we are assured, will take place on schedule.
 Gen. March, chief-of-staff, said this morning.:
 No matter how satisfactorily the results of the battle now in progress may be 1t will not supercede or change the preparations for the great offensive that has been planned for later in the season."
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
32O,O0o J. s.
 TROOPS ENGAGE
 IN BIG FIGHT
Eiqht Divisions of Ameri- cans Are Fighting for Success Against Ger
 German HordeS.

WASHINGTON. July 1s. - Re ports received here indicate that eight Divisions of Americans. num- boring approximately 32o,ooo men. have been actually engaged in the fighting. These consist of all the forces of the First Army Corps and two additional Divisions.
 While the numbers of Americans engaged is not as great as the num- ber the French are employing, there have been more men in the battle of the last few days than the Unit cd States ever had In war all under arms at one time except during the Civil War.
 Most of the Americans are under fire for the first time, but they are all showing the spirit of veterans and constantly want more and yet more fighting. They are winning high praise from the French com mander at the front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
PRISONERS TO ALLIES ARE
 INCREASING
Paris Paper Estimates that They Already Reach 13,OO0; Italians Take
 Village.

PARIS, July 1e.-Over 100 guns were captured in the Allied attack on the Aisne- e-Marne river front. says an official bulletin announcement to- day.
 The advance of the Allies Is being continued despite the bringing up of German reserves to try and save the shattered German forces.
 The number of prisoners taken by the Allies Is increasing.
 The enemy has been elected from OeuiIIy, South of the Marne river.
 The Italian forces have captured Moulin Darde, northwest of Pourt. ny.
 One Paris newspaper claims that the number of prisoners taken reach 13,000.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
VICTORIOUS ALLIES TAKING TOWNS BY
 SCORES AND PRISONERS BY THOUSANDS
DISASTER THREATENS GERMAN ARMY AS THE RESULT OF CONTINUED ADVANCE OF ALLIES
 AGAIN ST BOTH HANKS ABOVE MARINE RIVER

LONDON, July 19-Contnung their advance during the night and today, the Allies have added to their vic tories along the Aisne front and threaten the Germans with greater disaster. They have not only captured thousands of prisoners hundreds of big guns, thousands of machine guns and stands of smaller arms, and other war booty including apanes and great quan titles of ammunition, but they have possession of the rail- road between Soissons and Chateau Thiey, which the enemy has been transporting troops and supplies, and their cavalry have gone through the gaps and cut the German lines deeper threatening their forces in the wedge that extends down to and beyond the Marne.
 While the Germans have been bringing up reserves by the thousands they have not yet launched counter at tack meanwhile the Allied drive continues to progress.
 The prizes of victory have been falling rapidly that enumeration has been impossible though Paris paper has tabulated l3000 prisoners, than 100 guns thousands of machine guns and other smaller arms, and score of aeroplanes.
 Meanwhile and accompanying these decisive gains on the west flank of the German wedge, the Allies have been pressing their left Rank which extends from the VI cniy of Rheims down to the Mane, and they have been making important gains there. The Italian forces which joined the Allies yesterday operating here, and have captured several towns participating in the victories
 The extent of the territory captured, like with the prisoners and war booty, has been changing rapidly that It IS dncut 10 keep pace W'th II. Inc AmeHCdns alone have captured approximately two towns and villages
 No attempt has been made to estimate the losses of the enemy in killed and wounded though while in many places the resistance not great and Germans rendered without fighting, it known that the slaughter has been great Germans have left their dead and wound ed on the field.
 There are more than 3OO000 Americans engaged in the contest that extends along front than 100 miles in extent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
TO CELEBRATE VICTORY OF
 AMERICANS
Home Guards Will Lead a Street Parade Tonight and Flags Will Be
 Displayed.
EXCITEMENT IS CAUSED

Following the example of practical ly every city in the United States Juneau will hold an informal ce!e- bration this evening, to be led by the Home Guards, in a street par ade. The latter arc requested to meet at A. B. Hall at o'clock sharp.
 At 7:15 sharp all of the whis- ties and bells in the city will give voice to the patriotism which. has been swelling in the breasts of loyal Americans ever since the news of the great victory was received in Jul neau
 The Elks will take part in the pa rade. as well as Red Cross workers and other organizations.
 The Gastincau Channel Band will lead the parade.
 All day the patriotism of Ameri cans in Juneau has been wanting an opportunity to find expression in some public form, and in many plac es additional American Flags were thrown to the breeze. and every where that men cOngregated there were exchanged expressions of pleas ure and pride at the exploits Of the American forces in hurtling over the top after the boches on the French front.
 The Empires bulletin board proved a popular center of interest, and many telephone calls were received from Channel people. anxious to gel the latest news on the situation.
 Citizens are invited to fall in be hind the Home Guards for the street parade this evening. and help make 1t day distinctive from other days in honor of the American victory.
 San Francisco Rings 6eIIs
 Surveyor General Charles F. Da yidson received a telegram this morn ing from Mrs. Davidson, who Is il San Francisco. which says:
 Bells and whistles ringing ant blowing since three o'clock over thu American capture of twelve town and bringing down fourteen aero planes"
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
NIGHT OPERATIONS

WITH THE AMERICANS. July 1e. -On the Aisne front the Americans continue advancing midway between Soissons and Chateau Thierry, on the Eastern flank of the enemy.
 The Americans captured several towns during the night operations.
 German endorsements were com ing, but no counter attack had been launched by them early yesterday af. ternoon.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
ALLIED PLUNGE GETS INTO GERMAN LINES
 DEPTH OF SIX MILES

NEW YORK, July 19.-An Afternoon summary to the As sociated Press says the Allied plunge south of the Aisne riv- CT reached an extreme depth of six miles.
 The deepest peneration was at Buzancy, on the Western bank of the Crise river, south east of SOissOns.
 The matter of most intense interest is how the Germans will meet the assault, and prove whether the morale of the enemy forces are actually at low ebb.
 Soissons is now useless to the enemy as a base, as the con tinued allied advance will compel the Germans to with draw along the Marne.
 Even without an advance the German positions at Rheims, Chateau Thierry, and the Soissons triangle is imper fled.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
CAVALRY ALSO GREAT FEATURE
 OF BIG BATTLE
CavaIrymen Rode Through Gaps Created by the Machine GunnerS on
 West Front.

LONDON, July 19. - Advlces through Reuters Agency says fea' ture of the fighting of the Allies against the Germans, in the great offensive stroke, is the work of the American and French cavalry.
 The cavarymen advanced through the aaps cut in the enemy lines by the machine gunners.
 Lumbering tanks fairly spit fire as they penetrated into the German lines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
STOCK EXCHANGE GOES WILD OVER
 VICTORY NEWS
All Kinds of Prices Scared When News Received; People of Chicago
 Celebrate.

NEW YORK, July 19.-News of the American offensive and it's success was received with great enthusiasm on the Stock Exchange, which went wild over the news.
 Prices of. all kinds scared, and tense excitement prevailed on the opening today.
 All kinds of Allied bonds, espec- tally French bonds, advanced rapid ly, and trading was the livliest wit messed In years.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
OVER TWENTY
 VILLAGES ARE
 TAKEN BY MEN
The Allies Also Have Cap. tured Plateau DOmin- ating SOisSons on
 Southwest.

PARIS, July 19.-(Officia)-Ov 20 villages were captured from the German forces by the French and Americans, according to advices re- ceived last night, in the Allied of fensive began yesterday morning against the Hanks of the enemy.
 The Allies also occupied the plat eau dominating Soissons on the Southwest.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
COMPLETELY SURPRISED
 AT YANkEES' ATTACK

WITH THE FRENCH, July 1s.- When the Americans and French troops attacked yesterday morning the Germans were completely sur. prised and offered little resistance. Many immediately surrendered with out a fight.
 The advance was carried out in one of the most fierce rain storms of years. Most of the Germans were taking shelter from the downpour when the Franeo-Amerieans poured over the top upon them.
 The positions taken directly ef fleets the position of the Germans or the Western flank.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
MILLION AMERicANe

THE HAGUES, July 19.-Tht So ciaIist Arbetier Zeitung of Vienna says no doubt there is a million American troops in France It says the organization feat accomplished has been amazing, and gIses a bet ter understanding of th' anxiety of Germany in trying to reach deeis ion before the full weight of the American troops is feis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19

SEATTLE CELEBRATES
 AMERICAN VICTORY

SEATTLE, July 19.-seattle be- gan celebrating the great American victory on the front in France last night, and kept it up all night. The celebration was impromptu, and the streets were filled most of the night with cheering crowds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
SAN FRANCISCO ALSO

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1s = En' thusiasm over the results of the great battle in France began to de veIop here early in the evening, and within an incredibly short time the principal streets were filled with seethino mass of cheering people.
 Los Angeles and other California cities celebrated.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
ROAD UNDER FIRE

LONDON, July 19.-Reuters Ag- ency dispatch dated Thursday says the Allies hold the Scissons and Chateau Thierry road under fire and have cut the railway to Villers Cot terets-
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
WOUNDED CARED FOR

PARIS, July 19. - Hundreds of American Regulars and guardsmen injured on the Marne front are be- ing nursed in Paris hospitals and their wants are being attended to by American women.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
BRILLIANT STROKE IS
 WAY NEWSPAPER REFERS
TO ALLIED VICTOR

LONDON, July 19.-Newsoapers view Gen. Foch's strike as eqIn.ly surprising as it is brilliant.
 Experts compare it to the battle of the Ourcq in 1914, when the was was paved for the great Marne vic tory.
 Warning, however, is uttered against entertaining views of cxees- sive optimism.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
BERLIN ADMITS LOSS

BERLIN, July 1s.-(offieial)-se- tween Aisne and the Marne river the French attacked with strong forces and by using tanks succeeded in cap turing some ground.
 German reserves took part in the battle.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
CHICAGO CELEBRATES

CHICAGO, July 1e.-The American victory in France was celebrated here, all of the city fire tugs and vessels blowing continued blasts on their whistles for IS minutes last evening.
 Crowds thronged the streets.
 The people cheered and threw their hats in the air, and remained on the streets all night watching the bulletin boards and cheering.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
REFUSED TO COMMENT.

NEW YORK, July 19. Theo. Roosevelt refused to comment on the proposal to nominate him for Governor of New York.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
WllI panee on streets

One of the features of tonight 's celebration of the American victor, will be a dance on the streets. The band will furnish the music.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
RAIDS DRIVEN BACK

LONDON, July 19.-Gen. Haig re- ports that enemy raids In the Somme river sector have been driven off.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
GREAT QUANTITIES OF BOOTY AND
 THOUSANDS OF PRISONERS TAKEN
 IN ATTACK BY FRANCO-Y YANKEES

LONDON, July l9.-In yesterdays offensive, accord ing word received here the FrancoAmericans gained possession of the river and Cre ravne running into So 6ve-mile front to the cast of Buzancy, which means maximum advance at this point of five miles.
 The Americans operating west of Seissons took 4,o3O prisoners, 30 guns and much war material
 Before o'clock the French troops had captured the heights overlooking Fonenoy and had progressed to Monte de Paris, within mile of Sossons.
 The dispatches say the Americans captured the town of Vierzy and advanced three miles beyond.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19

Old papers for sale at The Empire office, Second and Main streets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-07-19
MUCH MATERIAL TAKEN.

With the Americans July l9.-The Americans up to noon yesterday south of Sossons had captured $500 prisoners so cannon and 1000 machine guns after go- ing over the top under the protection of heavy barrage fire and in driving ran giving the characteristic Amer ican yell
 Northwest of Chateau Thierry, the Americans also cap lured large number of prisoners and equally important Guantiy of guns and munitions
 Their captures south of Soissons immense and n- cude some aeroplanes which the enemy unable to remove ahead of the quick American advance.
 lany prisoners and many guns still remain uncounted
 The latest reports received last night show that the Americans penetrated the German lines distance of six miles.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
nMnIl.asZXl1ewHm %James sd.C0rbeH

! would be interested In me to the ex- 1 tent of $10,00O. But nH quest that 1 day was fruitIess. After supper that night I decided 1 to go back to Philadelphia. But Fate ruled that instead of going back to ! the Quaker City that night I stay over in New York. For lack of anything ] else to do I went to Roster and Bial's, a famous playhouse of that era, and "bleW" myself to a chair in the orchestra circle. Looking around the house in an abse1t-minded way l happened to see in one of the boxes the face of a man that l knew. It was that of Matty T. Corbett, no relative of mine, but one of the most famous of American sportsmen of a century ago. l had met Matty on my first trip to New fork some years before and, although : l didn't know 1t then, my friendship with him was to prove the most va1u- able of my lifetime; it was to be the gateway that led to fame and for tune
 After the first act was over, Matty looking around the circle, caught my eye, nodded and smiled. Then when he saw that l was alone he wig- wagged for me to join his party in the box. 1 accepted the invitation and Matty introduced me to the group of gentlemen who were with him-each and everyone a sportsman of the highest type.
 Hardly had I acknowledged the in- reductions to Dick Crocker, Phil Dwyer, Mike Dwyer Ned Kearney. Col McElwee and Al Smith, than Matty asked:
 What brings you to New York, Jim?''
 And l answered:
 I'm trying to find someone who will back me in a fight with John l.. Sullivan"
 "The group looked at me in an in- credulous way and carefully ap- praised my slender frame Then Phil Dwyer asked:
 You want to fight the great John L.. eh?"
 "Yes, sir I replied
 DO you think you have @ chance against him?"
 ''I feel certain that I can whip him." was my reply,-and the audac- ity of it certainly startled each and every man in that group. There was a pause for a while, as the men ex- changed glanceS which seemed to say: This kid either is the nerviest in the world or he's Q nut
 The silence finally was broken by Matty, who said
 '"Tell us, Jim. why you think you can do the impossible.' Why do you think you can defeat John L?"
 And then I launched into my rea- sons for the belief that many classed as a wild mans dream"
 (To Be Continued Monday)
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
WALKER SHOWS SKILL.
WcStfield Golf Pro Gives Fine E,x-
 hibitiOn at PineiurSt

Pinehurst, N. C., March 23.-Cyril Walker, the golf professional, who ar rived at Pinehurst from Westfield, N. J., yesterday tried his hand at the championship course and wound up with d 71 Walker put all of his 1 , pounds into his drive for the fifth hole and went down in three. Par is , and the distance 427 yards. Then he threw away two strokes on the short sixth, but managed to reach the turn in 35, one under par.
 Coming in he gathered in another eagle on the fourteenth, made the seventeenth in par three after driv- ing into trap, missed an easy putt at the eighteenth and arrived in 36
 Walker was playing in foursome match in partnership with W. Wallace of Detroit. The pair finished with a best ball of 68. The SeasOns record on the course was lowered today by Percy Gilbert of Braeburn, who went around in 36 37-73.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
McGILL IN \ QUANDARN-.
Sale of Lajoic Makes Choice of
 Manager Difficult Proposition.

Indianapolis, March 23.-Announcc- ment of the sale by the Toronto club of the International league of Napo- leon Lajoie to the Brooklyn Nationals gave a setback to the search of James c. McGill, owner of the Indianapolis American association team, for a man. ager to succeed Jack Hendricks, now with the St. Louis Nationals. McGlll held a tentative agreement with La joie to manage the Indians provided the former major 1eaguer could ob- tain his release from the Toronto club. He tried to reach Lajoie at his home in Cleveland as soon as he heard of the sale
 The Indianapolis owner says he has received moro than one hundred ap- pIications of persons wishing to man. age the local team.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
BOXING AT CAMP UPTON
Morc Than 10000 Persons Watch Soldier Boys Put Up Lively Threc- Round Bouts

Camp Upton, N. Y, March 23.-Tha iInals in the divisional boxing cham plonshlps were held yesterday after noon in an open-air ring constructed in the center of the big infantry na radc ground.
 More than 10000 officers and men witnessed the six hard-fought contests the spectators including Major-Gen. Bell, commander of the MetropolTtan n division, who had just returned from France Several women spectators watched the bouts, among them the daughter of Brig.-Gen. Johnson.
 It was one of the most picturesoue boxing programs ever held in this part of the country. The ring, which was raised about four feet above the ground, was draped with the flags of the Allies, and it was a coincidence that the American flag foated over the corner of four out of six of the win Eers. The men of the different regi- mentS were marched out to the ring side in formation where they were formed in solid ranks, and thousands more saw the bouts from the roofs and windows of barracks on each side of the parade.
 Two regimental bands were present and after the bugIes sounded retreat at 4:15 o'clock, all present stood with barred heads while the "Star-Spangled Tanner was played. Benny Leonard was referee of the bouts. The bouts were of three rounds of three min uteS each, except when extra rounds were ordered. The prizes, gold and silver medals, were donated by Rod man Wanamaker.
 The most sensational bout of the haf-dozen was the fifth, between Tex kelly. 379th Motor Truck Company and Al Kaufman, 3O6th Infantry. mid- Gleweishts. Tex was rather wall known as a professional before he started to work for Uncle Sam, and the motor truck rooters were out in fuI1 force to see him win. Besides roaring their approval of Kelly's activities In the ring. favorite method of roofing was to open up the engines Of the motor trucks lined along the field, which added considera ble noise
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
CORNELL OUT OF REG ATT,
Ithaca Crew Unable To Take Part in
 Severn Race


 Ithaca, N. Y, March 23-Cornau Will not enter 8 crew in the national ! regetta of the American Rowing as sociation on the Severn River this spring. This statement was made ves- terday by Graduate Manager G. E. Kent, who said that only one race had been scheduled, q triangular con probably May 25 with Princeton and d third crew as Cornells opponents
 The Ithacans were unable to accent an invitation to row at Annapolis be cause the date of the proposed rcgat- ta, May IS, falls within the period Of final examinations at the university COrnells second term calendar was materially shortened this year by the elimination of the spring vacation. The trip to Annapolis would take three days of this week, and the Fac ulty would not consent to such a trip at the time.
 The Cornell rowing committee has experienced great difficulty in arrang- ing schedule this year because of Corne1fs short spring term. Efforts to schedule 0 race on Cayuga Lake for May Il proved unavailing, but the management Is satisfied with having secured the Princeton contest.
 The absence of the active rowing coach, John Collyer. has also caused trouble. No race for the freshman eight has been arranged so far.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
LAJOIE BALKS
big trenchnan Prefers to Manage indianapolis Team to Playing With Brooklyn Robins

Cleveland. O., March 23-Napo- '"on LaJoio. whose purchase was an npunced by the Brooklyn National league team yesterday declared last night that he would not report to the Brooklyn team.
 T have given my word to Mir Me. ''lll' owner of the Indianapolis club. l1at II the International league "oeSn discontinue this year 1 will manage the Indianapolis club, and I Wlli Keep my word. If the Interna- .iohal league suspends l feel l should nave something to say about whore am to go. 1 do not care about going to the National league any WAY and can make far more money bv noanao ing McGilPS team than as a Rrool,. lNn player.
New Britain herald., 1918-03-23
SHEA GETS DECISION,

Boston, March 23.-Tommy Shea, of New Haven, was handed a decision over Chick Hayes of Indianapolis in ten rounds last night at the Com mercial A. C., that the majority of fans believed should have gone to the Western lad. The bout was mar red by clinching by both and might well have been called a draw. Up through the seventh round 1t was a close bout with perhaps a shade in favor of Hayes. The eighth was easily Shea's round and he may have had a little the better of the ninth The tenth round was all Hayes and had the bout gone two more fram he might have stopped the New Ha- ven man. Shea's best punch was a short left jab.