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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
GENERAL FOCH NOW APPOINTED
 SUPREME COMMANDER OF ALLIED
 AND AMERICAN FORCES FRANCE
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 29.-Ofhcial announce ment made tonight that General Foch the celebrated French commander, has been appointed supreme mander of the allied and American forces in France This step the part of the allies has apparently been brought about by the imperative necessity of hurng back the gigantic
 thrust of the enemy General Foch has assumed the duties ot his position and is the front where he decide upon the next of the allied and American forces
 The new commander, the first hold such power among the allied nations has great fame since the be- ginning of the and prior his appointment chief ot the French general staff He is regarded of the leading military figures of the century
 He will have absolute charge of the movement of all allied and American forces France. The armies under his leadership lose their individuality in action and become unit to be handled vast army. This step of unf cation has long been urged by both American and French military men, It long ago recognized such un efforts have been made former occasions induce tlc English to agree the adoption of this plan
 It is believed here that Lloyd George and Gencr Haig both of whom have long since realized necessity for closer cooperation have last succeeded in inducing the British government to favor the step.
 With the appointment of General Foch, the enters epoch It is believed here that the first effect will be the immediate launching of gigantic offensive against the German lines while large part of ti-.r forc engaged in attempting pierce the allied front along the Somme river
 General Foch is of Basque origin He horn a Tarbee in l85l being G years of age He raise Metz. Rather than become German, after the anncxa tion of AsaceLorraine he returned France prepare for the inevitable struggle which he would He is given much credit for the French victory the Mane when the tide of German invasion was checked and rolled back from Paris.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
SENATE PASSES MEASURE FOR
 REGISTRATIONS OF ALL YOUTHS
 BETWEEN l9 AND q YEARS OLD
Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar 2e-Carrying forward its determination translate its former policy of bitter ragnmen into acon the today passed the bill which requires the registration of all youth in America between the ages of nineteen and wenyone The bill has also been introduced in the house. where its adoption is considered certain.
 There practically opposition to the passage of the The debate limited short talks of ap prova and the bill passed in almost record time The date of the beginning of the registration will not be definitely set until the house passes the measure when 1t will be left for Presidential proclamation by the office Of the provost marshal general the time.
 Over the bill providing for compulsory military training for all youths nineteen fight started which f ally resulted in its defeat The administration supporters voted against the upon the grounds that it necessary to call these boys for training at present. and should it become necessary, under the registration bill would be easily accomplished
 In the lower house it is believed that the bill will 'c fought for harder Congressman Kuhn, of California, heading the fight for its passage and has lined up supporters for the He declares that have shown that America will be forced enroll army of least 3OOOOOO and the time begin work upon hs great machine is today
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
LEAVE
 BATTLE REGION
Associated Press)


 PARIS, Mar 29.-The American Red Cross society headquarters to night issues a statement saying that the civilian population has evacuated the entire region of the general ad vance. Thousands of people have left their homes again as the invade, approaches Many of them were just getting their homes rebuilt and start ed out to recover from the effects of the first German invasion.
 The American Red Cross is taking care of the streams of refugees that have choked the towns for miles around behind the battlelines. Many of the people are heading for tho cast country and southern France Some suffering is reported. but the Red Cross is handling the work eff ciently and caring for all whom it can reach.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
GENERAL WOOD
 MAY GO ABROAD

WASHINGTON, D. C., Mar. 29.- General Leonard A. Wood today passed a rigid physical examination for active service in France. and it is believed that he will be ordered there for duty within a short time It Is possible that General Woods command at Camp Funston may be going also.
 General Wood left here immedi ately after undergoing the examina ton for his post at Camp Funston where he has been training men fol overseas service since the opening of the Kansas cantonment. with the exception of the few weeks which he recently spent in France. The tests which the general under went showed that he Is in fine shape The wounds which he recently re ceiyed in France have completely healed and left no permanent in juries.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
ARMIES
 TAKE POSITIONS
Associated P.rssN

Associated P-~sSl
 PARIS. Mar. 29.-Large French reserve armies are now in position having been brought up. They are we'll supplied with all equipment and strongly supported by effective ar tillery. The presence of these forces has had wonderful effect upon the spirits of the people. and there is q general feeling prevailing that the tide is now setting in for the allies. All are convinced that Ger. many has thrown the dice and lost
 The original German numerical su. periority is rapidly decreasing. With the arrival of few more reserves 1t will have been wiped out entirely and the allies in positions to strike hard to regain their lost ground and possibly strike clear through the en emy lines.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
POSSESSION OF
 AMIENS WANTED
Associated Press,


 PARIS. Mar. 29.-The German forces are evidently converging for final attack upon Amiens with the idea of cutting of the British sup ply point. It was stated by the wal office this afternoon that the loss of Amiens. while 1t would be a grea, inconvenience and serious loss would not be vital from a military standpoint.
 It was also stated that the Ger mans desire the possession of this point on account of it's importance as a railway center and a point oi communication between England and the British armies in France.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
PREMIER SAYS
 ENEMY UNABLE
 BREAK DEFENSE
Associated Pressp


 PARIS, Mar. 29.-Returning from his second hurried visit to the front since the beginning of the present German attack. upon his arrival here tonight Premier Clemenceau declared with utmost sincerity and confidence that the enemy will not be able to break down the allied resistance. He said: Come as they may, they can not break through"
 The premier states that the troops at the front are full of enthusiasm and anxious to be turned against the enemy. He states that the allied counter attack which is to drive the nemy back and leave the allies in full control of the situation will open 'oon. Men and guns are being as sembled. he said. and reserve forces are in positions from which. the ter rible smash will be launched at the Huns.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
GREATEST NEED
 OF ALLIES NOW
 MORE SOLDIERS
tAss0ciated Pr~ssl


 LONDON, Mar 2s.-Again the need for America sending enormous armies to the western front Is em. phasized in the newspapers of this city. This is declared to be the great. est aid that can be rendered to the allied cause by the United States.
 In commenting upon the appeal ot Lloyd George to the United States to rush endorsements to Europe in the shortest possible time. the Daily Mail says: The allies must be pre- pared for at least another month or two of continuous fighting upon an enormous scale. The efforts of the allies must be upon an equal scale with those of Germany or we shall fail
 "The great offensive now in pro gress in France will not have been without It's service if 1t spurs Am erica to concentrate upon the prob lem of landing in France the great est possible number of trained sol. diers. This Is the main assistance that the United States can give. These men are vitally needed" Other papers make similar comments.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
WITHDRAWAL IS
 NOW COMPLETED
fAssociated Pr~ssD

WASHINGTON. D. G., Mar. 29.- Major General Franklin Bell. who was called before the senate military committee this morning. told it that the British withdrawal was carried along lines which had been care fully prepared far in advance. He said that the British were not caught !. .annepared by the German blow but that, on the contrary. all prepara- tions had been made to meet it.
 There is no danger of any serious disaster to the allied front, said General Bell. In fact. he stated. "It is all over now" He is confident that the withdrawal has practically ceased. General Bell has just re turned from a visit ot France. where he made a tour of all the fronts with other prominent American leaders.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
WOMEN MEDICAL UNIT ACCEPTED
 BY PRESIDENT

The important part that is being played in the present war by the women of the nation in many ca. pacities Is realized by President Will son. who recently accepted the Medi- gal Women's National Association as unit for service in the field. This organization is allied with the gov ernment and the American Red Cross. and the campaign committee of the association has wired to their representatives in Alaska to endeav- or to secured funds for their war relief work.
 AS 8 recognition of their work, the following editorial from the Wo- mans Medical Journal shows to what extent they are willing to do their bit:
 In this time of stress and of devo. ton to the Flag-when the thrill of patriotism is felt by every heart when love of country and love of humanity is raising us all above the dead level of commercialism. which had almost obliterated the finer spir. 1t of Americanism; in these days of plain living and high thinking of consecration and sacrihce-it will bring to every woman physician a glow of pride and joy to know that medical women as whole have Of
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
GERMAN OWNED
 MILLS SEIZED
(As0ociatAd prssRp

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Mar. 29.- Alien Property Custodian Mitchell A Palmer this morning took over six great German-owned woolen mills To cated. in New Jersey. This property is valued at $70,000.000.
 They will be operated under the control of MT. Palmer. who will ap point managers and look after the property until the war is ended. The entire earnings above expenses will be used to purchase Liberty Bonds.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01

fered their services to their co"n- try and have been gratefully recoG- nized as patriots by FI ldent w.. son.
 The Medical Women's National az sociation immediately Vpon the dec. laration of war offered their servlc"@ as a unit to the President. Plans are now being formulated by the war council for our work as profc9. sional women in this great War for truth and justice. No other class of professional workers will be more needed than physicians and surgeons. and we can be certain that medical women and surgeons will play as great part as have the noble. self sacrificing and devoted medical wo- men of other countries all through this awful carnage.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
CANADA NOW TO
 SAVE DAYLIGHT
fAssociated PressS

OTTAWA. Mar. 29.-The passage of the Canadian daylight saving bill is confidently expected when the senate resumes It's session on April 8 next. It will probably become ef- fective April 15.
 The government Is strongly sup porting the measure. and the fact that al United States time will be advanced one hour Sunday will in sure the passage of the bill without much delay or opposition.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
GERMANS AGAIN
 BOMBARD PARIS
(Associated PressD

(ASSoCiALSG fFeHS1
 PARIS, Mar. 29.-Official-The German bombardment of Pars by the long range guns was resumed at an early hour this morning. This is the first time that shells have fallen in the city since last Monday.
 The guns have the range of the city. but have not been able to do any great amount of material dam. age The population had due warn. ing of the attack. and no casualties have been reported by the war of. flee. The citizens are becoming ac. customed to the explosion of the shells from the mysterious guns. and the unique bombardment no longer causes unusual excitement.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
MEATLESS DAYS
 ARE SUSPENDED
Associated Pressl

tASSOCfated PreSBb
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Mar. 29.- National Food Administrator Hoover tonight issued an order suspendine all meatless day regulations for a period of thirty days. beginning Sat urday morning. At the end of that time the regulations will automatic ally go in force again.
 The food administration has re gently found that there Is a great surplus of meat supplies which has accumulated by the campaign of con servation which has been carried out since MT. Hoover was placed at the head of the task. Increasing amounts are being shipped to the allies so that they may store up a large re serve to be used in cases of emer. gency.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
GEN. PERSHINC
 OFFERS FRENCH
 OUR RESOURCES
Associated pressl

PARIS. Mar. 29.-Ofiicial informa tion says that General Pershing commander-in-chief of the American forces in France. has visited Gen eral Foch at army headquarters and placed the entire American army al the disposal of the French leader He asks that the Americans be al lowed to enter the battle.
 General Pershing said: "The Am. erican people would hold it a very great honor if American troops were engaged in the present battle-the greatest battle in the worlds his. tory. ask it of you in my name and the name of the American peo- ple." General Foch has placed the request of General Pershing before the war council at the front.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
ANOTHER DRIVE
 NOW PREDICTED
(Associated press1


 AMSTERDAM, Mar. 29-The Der lin Vossiche Zeitung declares that he Germans are about to deliver anothe' mighty blow against the enemy in an entirely different sec. tion of the western front which will tear a big hole in the enemy line which is already pierced" The pa. per declares that the new drive will be as complete a surprise as was the first one.
 The assertion is not given much credence here, as it Is believed that all of Germany's reserve forces are now engaged in trying to break through the British defenses.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
ASKS CLEMENCY
 OF GOVERNOR
 BEHALF MOONEY
Associated presal

SACRAMENTO. Calif.. Mar. 2s.- President Wilson has telegraphed Governor Stephens. of California asking executive clemency for Thos Mooney. who Is under a death sen. tence in the state penitentiary Mooney was convicted of first de. gree murder in connection with the preparedness day murders in San Francisco a year ago last August Executive action is Mooney's las. hope.
 His attorneys have fought a losing fight. even though part of the testi. mony upon which their client was convicted has been practically dis credited. it still stands. as no error was shown. The supreme court has denied his appeal for a retrial and decided he must pay the death pen alty.
 OFFICIALS SILENT
 WASHINGTON. D. C.. Mar. 29.- White House officials today declined to make any statement in connec. tion with the report that the Presi dent has asked the governor of Cali fornia to exercise executive clemency in the Mooney case. It is believed that such request has been made as this course of procedure was one of the recommendations made by the Presidents special committee which the case last winter.
 At that time the committee stated that If other efforts to procure Mooney a retrial should fail, 1t was easily possible for the governor tt pardon him, and he then could easily stand trial upon the same charge in connection with the deaths aris ing from the preparedness day pa rade bombing.
 The fame of the case has spread throughout the world. In Petrograd a great demonstration was held re gently protesting against the hang ing of Mooney.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
MILLWEE TRIAL
 ISNOT FINISHED

The trial Of s. H. Millwee on the charge of larceny by bailee was still in progress on the adjournment of court last night. In order to make progress in the case Judge Bunnell held a night session.
 There were many witnesses ex. amined both by the prosecution and the defense. and at a late hour court adjourned to hold further hearing on the case Monday morning.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01

It is a very important thing to take
 an interest in your community. If the restaurant and hotel in your town doesn't follow the food conserva-
 ton program 1t Is your fault-your fault! because if you insist upon their doing 1t, and take an interest
 in their doing 1t. they will follow 1t, # you explain 1t to them.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01
.SAMMIES WILL
 ENTER BATTLE
Associated Preaa1

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Mar. 29.- American military observers appear to be confident that the expected allied counter offensive will begin in a very short time. It is believed that the opening moves are already under headway and will break upon the German wedge within the next few hours.
 The military authorities here be. lieve that a large force of Americans will be entered in the fighting when the offensive begins. There seems to be an air of expectancy about the war department which is believed to forecast American military activity.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-01

Saturday is the day-oood things to eat.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-23

ris, Mrs. Jennie Steipdorf. John Chap
line Lou l.. Kaufman. Mrs. Kate
Stackey. Regina Rafferty,. SAM Malena,
Mrs Martin Flynn, Mrs. Marie Laus
Eitchis District tcountry)
MT E'I cnTre Ritz Ms Mrs. i. u. peidlcord
Ritchie District (city.)
Chairman. Mrs. chos. 4. Bowers: Miss
Emma Klein. Miss Mary Riggen6ack'
MISS Hilda Koehlcr. Jcssle L: Bell. Mrs.
Louisa Springer. Mrs. A. g. Mersing.
Edna L. E'rtt'. Mrs. Ella p. Nolt", MISS
Anna Roe. Miss Julia Rahr, Miss Ella
Rcrtha RascI. Miss Augusta Steinman'
Mrs. Margaret Schockey. Mrs. j.. p.
tLeycnbcrgcr. G. II. Springer. Mrs Ghas'
\. Row,rs. Mrs. Edith McElroy. Mrs
Lara Bremen, Mrs. Belle anton, MIS-
Mrs. Jacob Di!lorc. Total $3.50.
Richlnnd District tcountryJ
Chairman. Mrs. Ed. Maxwell; Mrs ).
p. Hall Miss Edna Heller; total 500.
Richland District tCityJ Misc
Lula al Isurkic. Mrs. Charles Lisk. Mrs; W.
A. NJ Ridscly. Mrs. Margaret Beall, Mrs.
Kathcrinc Evpl Mrs. Nellie Carrie Mrs
katherine Meyer. Mrs. G.. ". ke{tier'
Mr.. (hn TleS J. ltecN, -IlS' i.o'I w 80. =
Mr. John Price. Mr.. Edward Is Smith.
Mrs. Nellie NJ. Weistilng. MISS DAlc
Ross. Mr.. Charlie \. blackburn; Mt.
!! Charles Wagenhcim. Mrs. Cnarles
Blackburn. Miss Catherine Blackpurn'
Mrs. Pearl Oliver. Mrs. MarGarcI -.
Ward. Mrs. Elizabeth Corlen. Mrs. X. n.
MohIlle, Mrs David Archer. Mrs: q; u.
Wnrd, Mrs. r. w. Russell. Mrs. william
,uras. Mrs Nclla parr, Mrs. thari's
!, Reed Mr.. Edward *. Smith, MI Johu
! ". Newland Mr.. &. r. Wright. Mrs. Mar
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! Gertrude l.. Campbell. Mr.. Frank
brooks. Miss Bernad"tte .SchcmetzerGerp'
Miss Margaret blackburn: total, S2,eeo'
Philadelphia District.
Mrs. Thomas 4. Ecatty. cnnlrmsnAL -
+. Brady. Miss +. Walter. Ann Danner
/ Joseph Gibbs Miss y. {. kn3te' mes
Il. Holmes. n. W. Campbell. Mrs. lanes LANES;
! I'raczcr. Jr.. Maud NJ: Wharton; HetI
NJ. Wyncr, Mr.. and Mrs. T. 4. Beat;lG'
| Mrs Lee G. PAUL. Mayme G.. .HildGbrtto
r c. Dunnrll. Nell L.. Dorsey, ChaTir r:
| l.. Sonncborn, Andy schaqrer. W. Z
hickey. Adelaide Lowrcy,. Robert Ncs'
! bit,' + D. Saylor Edgar Sweeney, Mrs
! p il, Stricklin. Mrs. 4. ). Hand. Mrs
| T. !. KiErr. W. Carroll Bromer; A T.
! i;u:lnr Helen l.. -sSimminG. Mary e. Fer:
euson. William G: Moore: Mrs; N
! Lewis, Mrs. A. r. Wcndt Eliza Cunning
: ham. Mrs. y. l.. Gibson G.. D. Springer
/ Mrs. {. II. Simpson. Raymond RI. Eewe,
| lyn, r. G.. buchanan. Mrs. Stanley lnEo
| Lou G. Moffat, George N. Van Kirk. Mrs
III. r. Benz. Joseph A. Stahl, Anna L
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-23
About People
Movements Of individuals to and
From tho City.

Lawrence e. Sands. Harry Sands and
Rev. Jacob BrittinEham left yesterday
for Fnirmont to attend tho funeral of
DR.. VIM. Hupp Sands. who mot his
death at the railroad crossing III Bar
racksrille Monday night.
DR.. 0, NJ Stats. Of South Wheeling.
was called to his old homo AT Cincinnati
on business.
James Nerkcl Of the Island. left yes
to-day for Charleston. In spend few
DAYS tho guest of friends and relatives.
Private NJ. V. Thompson Of the ord
nance department Of III" government.
who has been at tn" Wheeling Mold and
""nndry company. has been transferred
To Detroit. Mich.
Frank Blum. manager Of Swift and
Compnny nf this city Was a business
caller In Stoub"n"ill" yesterday.
Louis Most. local travelling man. has
returned tn the city after y. business trip
through PENNSYLVANIA and Ohio.
r. l.. Williams. "f Cincinnati. o.. IL
snrndinE a fow dnys tho guest of his
brother Arthur Williams. nf Sixteenth
street
Miss BESSIE WIcr. of Torkvillc. O.. is
spending few days here tho guest ot
friends.
Congressman NJ. NJ. Neelcy. who has
been visiting in the city for few days
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-23

Lawn. Mrs. Frank H. s'amm., Miss Ella
dodgers. Miss Taylor. Mrs. Rose Fisher
Wm. i. Rayha,. Mr.. Kimberly. George
Mcbride. Ashley RIGGS. Mrs. Rose
Roelcs. Jess" Szerch. George ShAter'
Malcolm Howell. Mrs; W; H. S Snaei% NJ
Wurtzbachrr. Richard ponavan' NJ -
Mooney. Total $500.
Union District. w
Chairman Miss Esther Hen: Mss
Amy Mccullough. Mira. l.. l'ucn. Mrs'
John Ellis. Mrs. Virginia NJ. Kelley, Mrs'
Andrew Rcitz, Miss Carrie ErD. Mrs. A.
House. r. L. Slonakcr. J.. j. Shahan'
Miss Caritas Kurner. Miss NJ. I:rb, Mrs.
r. II. Swartz. G. W. ErnnulaSs .Ilss
Louise VI. Stifcl. Miss Clara StifTl' MIS-
p. u. Carroll. Mrs: J.: NJ. thld"'ii. Mt
John Muivey. Ott-Hcisk"ll IIdw: co. w
Stahl, JOS. (. stahl. Total s23.25o.
Center District.
Nrs II L. Bond, chairman: MISS
Mary 0. Hare, Miss Sarah &. Hare. Mrs
Vim. Ncsbitt. Mrs. Mary G. LESS MISS
Ida q. Wills. Miss kntc WlcachTussIin'
Mrs. Sol Hastings. Mrs. Ambrose llnoiE
Miss Cornnlia KIcves. Miss Mary, A.
Miller Miss HARRIET ". Ph"i"n. Mrs:
las. Noglrr. Jr.. Mrs. Julius Lnhsc. MISS
Mnric Coleman. MIR. Louis Noccklrr' MrS
Emma Klirvcs. Miss Mary KiirEGS' Ms
m. II. i tF. NIT
Martha !. Hare. Mrs. Kate Phci Icrmhn
Mrs. WirdchuSch. Mrs. Ralph y. NaE'
nrr. Mrs VIM. l.. Taylor. MISS PAL
surct {. Gundcr. Mrs. II. T.. Ha1npnneiI
Hrs. Ins. Skellcy. Miss Clara Miller
Mrs. S. X. Johnson. Mrs. thns. sach'
man, Mrs Sophia Erh. Mrs. taFrl'
Wolfe, Miss Clara R"s" Coleman; MrS:
Il lem kirchncr Miss Emma Moves
Mrs +. II. klrvcs. Mrs. Ehas. hcSs"r
Mrs II S Bnyrc Total. $@.9Jh.
webster District.
Miss Eta NJ. Roberts. chairmnn-
Frank lp"rk. Ella Mckinley. Mrs. CON
rad 4. Klaus. Mrs. Fred Gnelktr. Louis
II. Hclmbright. II. Il. Repp"t4. Jniil
Rndman. Flora Weaver, Joseph Ecrn
.Ir. Bertha Hess. Mrs. Mary &. hnWc
Margaret Monroe. Mary u; RrnpcttT1
William Nahnkr. Mrs. j. y. bInEci'
James J. Gr"gan. william q. steel;
Mrs. Ton Sp"itl"l. i. :. McHcnl: Eta NJ
R0herts Francis W"dman. Roger :,
GiTnn. Mrs Ella Lewis: Mrs. Anna i
liill. Mrs. NJ. u. Mcneil. George n
Woes. Miss Marie Flynn. MIS- Mar!
Eurbson. Mrs. McnSur" Mrs. Rose Las
horn. Mrs Will Huffman. Frances T.
tlnrer, Sam TomlinsOn. George II. N'St
word, lame. Wagner, Mrs: Rachc
Fisher, Fred HelmbriChi. IT.. Harry VI
! Iinicrim: Or Mary H. Monroe. Henry u
VGrlcr. Mrs. ANNA Bowman. Frank Fin
negnn, Mrs. l?mam Hnlt+. SOPHIA
Iilnifmristrr. Ella NJ. Dcv"lIn, j. NJ. Nor