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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-23
SPLENDID ATTENDANCE

DOUGLAS, April 23.-The usual large crowd was in attendance at the card party given by the Labor Union last night for the benefit of the Junior Red Cross organizations of Douglas and Treadwell. The amount cleared was $2025 Mrs. Chas. Sey carried off a dressed chicken as first ladies' prize and J. c. Bland took it's mate for first gentleman's prize For second prize Miss Makens and Chas. Sey each took a rabbit and Mrs. Christie and Gilbert Walsh went home laden with weinies as boobys. The players occupied 1G tables.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-23
INTERESTING GAME TONIGHT

TREADWELL, April 23.-The two teams leading in the present bowling tournament, the Ready Bullion min CTS and the Store ribbon salesmen, will play tonight, the teams being quite evenly matched, great interest centers in the outcome of the game. It is expected that big crowd of fans will be in attendance. Only a few games remain to be played in the tournament which will likely be de- cided by the results of tonights game.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-23
CHINAMEN MAKING REGULAR DONATIONS
 TO THE RED CROSS

HONOLULU. T. H., April IT, The Red Cross is a thousand dollars to the good today because l.. An Leong, one of the principal Chinese merchants of Honolulu, violated the regulations of Herbert c. Hoover. national food administrator, re- garding the selling of flour. It was An Leong's second offense. He sold flour at wholesale without sell ing an equal amount of flour sub Stitute
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-23
FISH COMING IN

DOUGLAS, April 23-Three fishing boats, the May, Pirate, and Kitty, were in yesterday with total of 10,- 900 pounds of fine halibut which was purchased by the A. c. Fish Com pany which made a shipment of 21 boxes on the steamer Jefferson this morning. A number of boats are ex- pected in with fish during the next few days
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-23
HOME FROM VANCOUVER

DOUGLAS, April 25.-Among the late arrivals from the outside are Canon and Mrs. A. E. Butcher, who have been visitin gthe formers moth CT in Vancouver. Mrs. Butcher for three months and the canon for three weeks. They report spring as having made but slight advancement at the time they left Vancouver a week ago.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-23
FISHERMENS' LICENSES

DOUGLAS, April 23.-Local Food Commissioner Gurr reports having in his possession licenses for the fol- lowing applicants for engaging in fishing: John Barrett, Joseph NJ. Adamson, John J. Penglase, John Bently Laughlin, Roscoe M. Laughlin, Adam Hyvara, Frank Hubbard, Bernt Gravrock, John F. Henson.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-23
SLOWLY RECOVERING

DOUGLAS, April 23 Word lately received from Oregon is to the effect that Dr. G. c. Maule, formerly of ihia place, is slowly recovering at the sanitarium to which he was taken last summer More rapid advance ment on the road to recovery is ex, pected as the spring advances.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-23
TOMORROW A BUSY DAY

DOUGLAS, April 23-Tomorrow will be regular work day at Red Cross headquarters and it is expect ed that there will be a good turnout
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-23

hind until a later transport Harvey is undoubtedly in France by this time, but no letters have been re- ceived from him there yet
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-23

A French newspaper re- ported recently that a sol dier on being given leave, refused it, saying, My wife and only dahghter have met with shame at the hands of the Germans, I don't want to go home-I want to stay right here in the front trench"
 Americansi Our soldiers are in the front trenches with that Frenchman pro tecting our wives and daugh- ters. Keep them there with Liberty Bonds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-23
SOME MORE REASONS
 WHY LIBERTY BONDS
 SHOULD BE TAKEN UP


 "The village of Lienden was fired because ono of the inhabitants killed a German soldier. The latter, with a companion. had vio- lated a young girl after ty- ing her parents in chairs within sight of her. The father freed himself, seized gun, and slew one of the aggressors. The German of fcers ordered fire set to the house, and the parents of the girl, bound again to their chairs, porished in the flames. ("The Germans in Pelgium," by l.. II. Gron- dys.")
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-23

good position which had previously been rendered him in the Union Iron Works at Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-23

Now is the time to get that Ma naimo coal. Femmer and Ritter Phone IA.
 THE EMPIRES cIassIreds pay.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-04
CAMP KEARNY bOYS
 IN BOMB PRACTICE

CAMP KEARNY, San Diego, Cai., April 3.-The Eightieth Brigade, principally composed of Californians, worked out two battle problems to- day. One was an assault problem. in which one battalion of the 160th infantry opposed the advance of the remaining two battalions of this regiment The other was the posting of outposts for a division, whose head was assumed to be a brigade camp on San Dieguito river, near which the brigade is camped on it's ten day field maneuvre.
 Several types of outposts were formed by the regiment differing with the variations of the ground en- countered The 145th machine gun battalion was employed in the out post work.
 Food conservation has been placed on a regular system in this camp. The new orders, which went into ef- feet last Monday, call for wheatless Mondays and Wednesdays and pork less Tuesdays and Saturdays, with one wheatless and one porkless meal each week day. Formerly each or ganization was permittSd to fix it's own wheatless and porkless periods.
 Bombing platoons from the 151th (Colorado) infantry have reached such proficiency that they are now practicing grenade throwing while Yearing their gas masks.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-04
Belief That Recent Speech Delivered By
 Austrian Minister Is But German Peace
 Plan, Expressed By Government Officials
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WASHINGTON, April 3.-American government officials and the entente embassies another Teutonc peace offensive today the reported speech Of Count Czein, the AustriaHungarian foreign minister declar ing that recently peace negotiations between the Austrian and the allied governments.
 The movement, evidently conceived in Germany they said made just it became certain that the German drive in the west had failed of its purpose and in tended to bring dscord among the allied powers and to cause dlscOntent among their populations
 The fore gn minister's statement that Premier Clem- of France had advanced suggestion of peace dis cussions and his reference to AlsaceL Lorraine stumb ling block it declared here designed to create the belief that the allies desire to Asace Lorraine for France is the only thing that stands in the way of peace.
 Officials and members of the diplomatic corps were unanimous ill their declaration that Czenns statements had basis of fact and further that peace suggestions coming from the TeutOnc powers would be given consd eratlon at this time There disagreement in the conviction that Germany must be defeated by force of arms before the question Of peace taken up any way
 Text Of Speech
 AMSTERDAM, April 3.-Count Czemin, the Austro- Hungarian foreign minister addressing delegation with what the bugomaser termed the aggravated distress of the population which closely connected with the gen. eral political situation. said:
 With the conclusion of peace with Rumania the war the east ended However before turning to individual peace treaties and discussing them in detail would like to the declaration of the president of the United States in which he replied to the speech delivered by me on January 24
 Tn many parts of the world President Wilson's speech was interpreted attempt to drive wedge be- tween Vienna and Berlin. do not believe that because have too high opinion of the president of the United States and his outlook statesman to believe him cap able of such way of thinking President Wilson is no more able to ascbe dshonorabe action us than we to him.
 President Wilson does not desire to separate Vienna from Berlin and he knows oo that would be impossible Perhaps President Wilson says to himself however that Vienna is favorable soil for sowing the seed for general peace Perhaps he says to himself that the Aus Hungarian monarchy has the good fortune to possess ruler who sincerely and honestly desires general peace but who will never commit breach of faith conclude dlshonorable peace and that behind the emperor-kng there are D million people,
Arizona republican., 1918-04-04
AUSTRIAN DIPLOMATIC CHANNELS THE
 MEDIUM FOR HUN PEACE PROPAGANDA
SUPER-BATTLE TO BE RESUMED SOON
 EXPERTS BELIEVE

various points reciprocal shelling con tinues. In both these regions, how ever, the infantry has kept to the trenches, except for patrols and re- connoiterinq purposes. An American sector has been heavily attacked with gas.
 In the Italian theater there still is no indication of when the expected big battle between the Italians and the Teutonic allies will burst, but daily there is increasing activity all along the front.
 Comparative quiet is reported from other fronts.
 The airmen of both sides have been keeping up their intensive activity, bombing positions behind the lines, searching out troop and transport movements and engaging in aerial combats. The French war office re- ports more than thirteen tons of pro- jectiIes have been dropped on Ger man railways and cantonments at Ham, Cahuny and Noyon and also in the region of Rove in the Arras front.
 The Germans last week did not keep up their successful submarine campaign of the previous week, hav- ina sunk only 13 British merchant men against 28 during the previous seven days. In their operations against the Italians three steamers of more than 1900 tons and ten sail ing ships were destroyed.
 The Austro- Hungarian foreign minister, Count Czernin in an ad- dress to the Vienna municipal council has declared that Austria Hungary did not intend to go begging for peace, "but to enforce it by our moral right and physical strength"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-04

SUPER BATTLES ... ... ... .....
 Although the fighting activity along the entire front of the new Somme offensive remains slight, there still prevails the feeling that battles on a large scale will begin again soon, with the allied troops, after the respite of several days, strongly arrayed in battle formation and eager to test their strength against that of the foe.
 From the Somme to the Disc river, along that portion of the battle line which bulges out toward Amiens, Ally and Breteuir the big guns of the opposing side have opened in duels of great proportions, and 1t apparently is not unreasonable to as- sume that either side at any moment may take the offensive with their in fantry in resumption of battle which ranks among the greatest the world has ever seen.
 Since the beginning of the present week there has been no marked change in the alignment of the op- posing sides from Arras southward to Chauny. The fighting has lacked the sanguinary character of the pre- vious days, owing in part, no doubt, to the extremely bad weather condi- tions. Neither the Germans nor the allies have been idle, however, for daily there has been going on re- inforcement of strategic positions, both in men and gun power for the coming engagements upon which it
 is conceded so much depends for the Victors.
 In the vicinity of Lens artillery dueIs of intensity have been revived on some sectors and in Belgium at
Arizona republican., 1918-04-04
INVESTIGATIONS OF
 SHIPPING SITUATION
 |S BROUGHT ID END
Republican A. p. Leased Wire]

WASHINGTON, April 3.-Investiga- tion of the general shipping situation virtually was brought to an end today by the senate commerce committee with the examination of George J. Baldwin. chairman Of the board of the International Shipbuilding Corpora tion, which has a contract to build up- wards of 200 fabricated steel ships for the government at the much discussed Hog Island, Pa, shipyard.
 Mir. Baldwin amplified his testimony, vigorously answering charges of mis- management and extravaganza at Hog Island. with a written statement, which was made a part of the records and which explained in detail the contract between the American International Corporation and the shipping board. He said the corporation is in fact an agent of the board, and as such an arm of the government, and that it received no compensation for the building of the yard and that the only money it will receive will be the commission for con- structing the ships.
 In his oral testimony, MT. Baldwin replied to assertions that the corpora tion will not be able to build the ships in the contract time by saying that the vessels will be delivered on time unless the government fails in it's delivery of steel The government now is some 50, 900 tons behind in these deliveries, he said. and this statement so im- pressed the committee that Chairman Fletcher was directed to call on Chair man Hurley of the shipping board and with him, to lay the situation before the president.
 In his statement Mir. Baldwin set forth that the only fees paid for the building of the yard was to sub-con- tractors on what the corporation esti- mated that the work would cost. "so that it cannot be said that the sub- contractors are interested in a large expenditure of money in carrying out their work"
 In conclusion, Mr. Baldwin contended that there has been no wrong doing and that there has been and is nothing ito criticize"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-04
SAMM|ES MARCHING
 ID GREAT BATTLE
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WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE, April 3.-One of the units which will go to Picardy came to temporary halt today to com plete preparations for battle. New equipment was issued to the men and their rifles, guns and machine guns were put in first class condi- tion. It was made sure that every weapon was ready for instantaneous work.
 Many of the men took the oppor- tunity of the halt to write home, for it probably will be the last real chance they will have to do so for some time.
 Many of the men marched today through miles of tree-lined roads which were just faintly green with newly budding spring leaves. Women and children distributed flowers to the singing and whistling marchers at many points. The Americans stuck the bouquets in the muzzles of their rifles or in their hats.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-04
OFFICIAL STATEMENTS
ENGLISH

LONDON, April 3.-The war office statement tonight says regarding the operations in France:
 There is no change in the situation .'
 British troops after sharp fighting last night repulsed a determined attack by the Germans in the neighborhood Of FampouX, the war office announced today.
 LONDON. April 3.-The British war office pays a compliment 10 American airmen in the official statement issued tonight on aerial operations.
 During the last fortnight of intense fighting in the air,' says the state ment, the assistance rendered by the personnel of the American air service attached to the royal air service has been inYaluable.'
Arizona republican., 1918-04-04
EXECUTIVES MEET
 FUR b|G CONFERENCE AT SECRETARY'S CALL
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lhCPupfCdH "A. r. LcaSeQ WiFel
 WASHINGTON, April 3.-Repre- sentatives of every state, including more than a dozen governors, met here today at an Americanization conference, called by Secretary Lanr of the interior department, to draft recommendations to congress for leg islation providing for a national am paign against illiteracy.
 The opening session Was given over largely to denunciations of the German language press and the teaching of enemy tongues in the elementary schools.
 In a speech of invective against the disloyalty he claimed was prevalent to a great extent in some sections of the middle west, former Senator Lafayette Young of Iowa, urged that the federal government take i'm mediate steps to protect school chil- dren from the malignant effects of German propaganda.
 The singing of Deutschland Uber Alles" and Die Watch Am Rhine, :" he asserted. marks the closing of the days session even now in more than 1000 middle western schools. Divert ing from an eXcoriation of the Ger man language press the former sen ator said:
 If the United States senate would expell Senator La Toilette, it would be like driving a whole German division from the western front"
 Up to 90 days ago in some Ne brasla schools the American national anthem was unknown, German hymns always having been the ac- cepted patriotic songs, according to R. l.. Metcalf of Nebraska, former governor of the Panama canal zone. In few counties of Nebraska, Mr. Metcalf said, the German born popu- lation preponderates so greatly that the English-s speaking schools are practically unattended. In assailing the foreign language press, he de- clared that one of Nebraska's enemy tongue newspapers gave way on July 4, several months after America en- tered the war. souvenir spoons bear 1 ing the likeness of the Kaiser ano von Hindenburg.
 Will Irwin, war correspondent, re- gently returned from the battle zone told the delegates that Italys fail ure to guard properly against Ger man propaganda was the dominant reason for her overwhelming defeat last fail on the IsonZo front. Resolutions of Levy Mayer of Chi cago, urging congress to suppress the foreign language newspapers during the war and to require all aliens to take out first citizenship papers by July 1, were withdrawn only af- ter Secretary Lane cautioned the conference that these matters lay outside the field contemplated by the gathering.
 l Other recommendations offered by 1 MT. Mayer included one uring in-
 dustrial heads to refuse to employ
 men of alien birth unless the in- tention of taking out citizenship | papers first was signified.
 Secretary Lane opened the confer ence with an address emphasizing the urgent need for dealing with the
 illiteracy problem, and outlining the purpose of the conference. It ther
 was proposed that the conference oh-
 tain special congressional hearings | for the presentation to congress of 2 program calculated to improve tht | educational condition of the nations | large foreign born population. Sev- eral resolutions along these lines were approved.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-04
BRITISH SHIPPING
 LOSSES DECREASE
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LONDON, April 3.-There was a sudden and marked decrease in the losses to British shipping through mine or submarine in the past week. The admiralty reports that only six British merchantmen of 1900 tons or over, and seven under that tonnage were sunk in the week ending March 30.
 Five fishing vessels also were sent to the bottom.
 The admiralty statement continues;
 Fifteen British merchant vesSles were unsuccessfully attacked by sub- marines.
 The large vessels reported sunk in oluded one sunk during the week end ing march 16 and the smaller vessels - ported sunk, include one during the week ending March 23.
 "The arrivals during the week end ing March 30, were 2,416 and the sail jlgs 2,379.'
 The losses to British merchantmen through submarines and mines in the lust week are less than one-half the lsses in the previous week, when 2S merchantmen were sunk, sixteen or tle vessels over 1900 tons.
 The admiralty report for the preced- ing week showed the loss of IT vessels, while for several weeks prior to that the weekly loss was eighteen.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-04
Captured Huns Reveal Total
 Of Casualties
Republican A. P. Leased Wirel

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE. April 3.-(By the Associated Press)-An interesting document relat- ing to the German casualties has been found on a German officer of the 10th infantry regiment of the fourth divis- ion. It records that on the second day of the offensive out of four companies in the battalion to which the officer belonged there were then in line only three officers, fifteen non- -commis- stoned officers and 94 men.
 One of the most striking tributes to the bravery of the British was the compliment rendered by the enemy to the famous 51st division. which was holding a section of the line in the vii cinity of DemicOurt, near the Ba- paume-Cambrai road, on the first day of the battle when the Germans surged forward. The enemy attacked in a southeasterly direction under cover of the mists and outflanked the 51st in it's initial rush.
 The tremendous struggle continued at Doignies, which the Germans finally succeeded in taking the first day. It was here that a British officer fired a thousand rounds from a machine gun before his legs were shot off by a big shell. The British immediately counter attacked with infantry and tanks.
Arizona republican., 1918-04-04
GERMAN

BERLIN, (via London), April s. The text of today's German official communication says
 Western theater: The artillery en- gagement near and south of. Lens was more lively at times. On the battle front the fighting activity throughout the whole of the day was restricted to artillery firing and accommodating en- agreements.
 "A thrust during the night by Eng fish companies against Ayette was re- pulsed by a counter attack. During the evening the enemy attacked with strong forces between Marcelcave and the Luce river He was driven back with heavy losses. By means of a sur prise attack we gained possession of the heights southwest of Moreuil.
 .'The destruction of Laon by the French artillery continues.
 Before Verdun and in the central vosges the artillery activity has been revived. Southwest of Lizbach. sue cessful thrust resulted in prisoners being brought in.
 Captain Baron von Rlchthofen won his 10th aerial victory.
 There is nothing new to report from lthe other theaters"
Arizona republican., 1918-04-04
AMERICAN RANGER
 FATALLY WOUNDED
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MARTA. Tex. April 3.-Official re- ports reached here tonight of the kill ing of State Ranger Will Stilwell an0 Pablo Dominguez, a Mexican horse thief in fight between Americans and Mexicans which occurred few hum dred yards across the border opposite Santa Helena, 90 miles south of Maria. The fight occurred this morning when eight United States cavalrymen, six rangers and two civilians crossed the Rio Grande in pursuit of Dominguez who had stolen horses from the ranch of John Daniels near the river. The Mexicans fired first and Ranger Still well was killed. There were no other casualties on the American side. The horses were recovered.