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The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
FAMOUS YANKEE KILLED

With the American Army, May
20.-Major Raoul Lufberry, of the
American flying corps, who was
killed during an aerial battle yes
terday, was buried today, with full
military honors, the funeral being
attended by American and French
soldiers and airmen. Lufberry was
regarded as the best American avi-
ator in the service. He participated
in many aerial engagements and
had seventeen victories to his credit.
He went to France from Walling-
ford Conn. :....
The German machine which down.
ed Lufberry carried two machine
guns and two gunners, both of whom
apparently escaped. The only in
jury received by Lufberry, aside
from the fatal fall to earth, was a
bullet hole through his thumb. The
bullet which caused that injury is
believed to have punctured the gas
tank on the American machine and
caused to to catch fire. When the
plane became enveloped in flames,
Lufberry leapend to the ground, a
distance of eight hundred yards,
and was mangled almost beyond
recognition.
A French aviator is reported to
have downed the German machine
which defeated Lufberry.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
UKRAINE WILL
OPPOSE KAISER:
BURNING FOOD
Thousands of Peasants Are Trying
to Escape Clutches of Kaiser
BY Flight.

LONDON, May 20.-Driven to
desperation by the ruthless cam
paign of oppression, which has been
inaugurated in Ukraine by the Ger
man government, the populance of
that conquered territory is vigor-
ously opposing the Efforts of the
German military authorities to gath
er up the food stores of Ukraine.
District assemblies throughout Tx
raine have decided to burn all their
provisions, and already large guam
tity has been destroyed.
Twenty thousand peasants are re-
ported to. have attempted to hold an
assembly at Kiev but were prevented
by the Germans, the crowd being
dispersed by soldiers. Thousands
are attempting to leave the country
and many are reported to be in
starving condition.
The Germans are continuing their
efforts to export all available sup
plies to Germany,
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
MUTINEERS ARRESTED

MOSCOW, May 20.-Reports that
have reached this city state that the
German high command has dis
patched trustworthy troops to Wess-
enburg to restore order among the
mutineers. Two hundred of the
mutineers are now under arrest and
ten of them have been condemned
to death. Another mutiny is re-
ported to have occurred among the
German soldiers at Dvinsk, the mu-
tineers having drawn heavily for
support upon the returned soldiers
who were recently released from In
terror Russian prison camps.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
SUB MENACE IS
NOT NOW GRAVE;
ASSERTS COLBY
United States Shipping Commits.
sioner Says Divers Will Be
Mastered Soon.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 90
cambridge Colby, United States
Shipping commissioner, declares, in
a statement published today, that
the German submarine menace is on
the point of being mastered by the
Allies, and that the chief factor in
overcoming the effectiveness of the
submarine campaing will be the
ships which the United States is
now engaged in building.
He asserts that fifty ships, Of
major size, will be placed in commits
sion during the coming month, the
product of American shipyards.
And the production of ships will con-
tinue, he promises, until the seven
seas are choked with American ship
ping.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
BIG RED CROSS
DRIVE STARTED;
NATION ACTIVE
Organization Will Try to Raise One
Hundred Million Dollars During
the Week.

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 90
The second big drive of the Ameri-
can Red Cross society, the nations
official mercy organization, was
launched today throughout the ma
ton, and in every state and terri
tory, the workers of the society are
striving to raise the hundred million
dollars which has been set as the
marke for the weeks activities.
President Wilson, the members of
he cabinet, General Pershing, Ad-
miral Sims, Cardinal Gibbons and
their Endorsement to the appeal for
other prominent persons have given
funds.
The drive was opened at New
York by President Wilson, who de-
clared in his address, that as many
men would be sent to France as
could be transported across the At
lantic. The shipment of troops, he
said, could not be diverted by in
sincere talk of peace. The United
States, he said, first desired to win
the war, and secondly, to win it
greatly and worthily.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
LONDON BOMBARDED
BY GERMAN AIRMEN

LONDON, May 20-The most am
bilious aerial attack thus far at
tempted by the Germans on Lon
don, was made last night, a number
of enemy war planes, flying at a
great heighth, engaging in the raid.
Explosives dropped by the raiders
caused the death of thirty-seven
persons and fifty-five received in
juries from which number may
die. The extent of the property
damage has not been disclosed.
Thousands of visitors from many
parts of the United Kingdom, who
are spending the Whit-Sunday holi-
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
IS HERE
TO TAKE CHARGE
New Engineer Arrived From Fair
banks Yesterday and Is Now
Directing Work.

F. D. Browne, engineer in charge
of the work of the Alaskan Engin-
eering commission in this division,
arrived in Nenana yesterday and is
now busily engaged in preparing
his plans for the season and famil-
iarizing himself with the work of
the various departments over which
he has assumed charge.
Mr.. Browne made the trip down
river on the Moody launch yester-
day, after a stay Of several days in
the upper town.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
RECOMMENDING

BERLIN, May 20-The war office
announces great accommodating ac-
tivity along the Western front
which have resulted, during the past
two days, in a number of hand to
hand encounters. The war office
announces that sixteen Allied air
planes were shot down by the Ger
mans on Friday, one of the planes
being captured.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
SALMON PACKERS
HIT BY THE ICE
Four Vessels Crowded Ashore At
Bristol Bay. Where They Are
Held Securely.

PORTLAND, May 20 Wireless
advices received from Alaska today
state that the salmon packets W. B.
Flint, Star, Chile, and Centennial
are ashore at Bristol Bay, where
they were stranded by a heavy run
of ice, and where they will be com
PEELED to remain until the bay is
clear.
The reports indicate that the YES
sells are not seriously endangered
and may be floated easily as soon
as the ice disappears.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
AMERICANS REPULSE
ATTACK in PICARDY

office declares that the Austrians
have failed in their third attempt
to drive the Italians from the posi-
tions on Mount Cerno, the attack
ing forces having advanced from the
Italian plateau. The attacking army
consisted of two Austrian columns,
armed with machine guns and flame
projectors and heavily supported by
artillery.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
MANY DEAD AT BAKU

MOSCOW, May 20.-Bolsheviki
forces are engaged in sanguinary
struggle with Musselmen at Baku,
according to reports which reached
this city today. The occupation of
the Caspian Sea city is being stoutly
resisted by the Musselmen. Two
thousand are reported to have been
killed since the commencement of
the conflict.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20

days in the city, had their first ex-
perience with air raids and gathered
new impressions of the great world
conflict.
Anti-aircraft guns kept up a con-
tinuous fire while the bombardment
was in progress and scores of de-
Tending planes gave chase to the
raiders. The attacking planes, which
operated at an altitude of twelve
thousand feet, were finally driven
off, but all escaped.
The night was clear and moonlit,
a fact which aided the raiders great
ly in directing their attack.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
SUBS REPORTED

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 90
Many reports have reached the navy
department during the past few days
regarding the appearance of enemy
submarines near various points along
the Atlantic. Several of the re-
ports have been investigated, and
found untrue, and the department
is inclined not to believe any of
the stories, although sharp lookout
will continue to be maintained Il
prevent surprise in case the Ger
mans should decide to attack the
American coast.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
TWELVE ARE DEAD
RESULT OF STORM
State of Nebraska Is Swept By
Death Dealing Tornado On
Saturday Night.

BLOOMFIELD, Neb., May 90
A large part of Nebraska was swept
by tornado on Saturday night, the
reports thus far received indicating
that twelve persons lost their lives.
Twenty-Five others are reported to
have been injured and a large
amount of property destroyed.
The storm came on with great
suddenness and was particularly
severe in this district, where most
of the fatalities occurred.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 90
Advices received from General Per-
shing today state that enemy raids
in the Picardy war area, which were
undertaken by the Germans last
night, were repulsed by the Ameri-
can troops, cooperating with the
Allies. Another raid of considerable
proportions was repulsed today in
the Lorraine sector and the Germans
were badly beaten in an operation
which took place in the Woevre dis
trict.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
MASSACRE REPORTED

LONDON, May 20.-Dispatches
received from Tiflis today state that
the Turks have resumed the offens-
i've along the Causasian front, and
have occupied the city of Van. An
other Armenian massacre is reported
to have begun.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
AIRMEN ARE ACTIVE

PARIS, May 20.-The war office
announces that aerial activity is
continuous on all fronts. American
aviators, operating in northeastern
France, are reported to have downed
to hostile machines today, and a
third enemy plane was brought down
by American gunners.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20

Reports from the Tolovana state
that the registrants of that district
are very much interested in the
plans for their preparation for ser
vice. They express eagerness to
answer the call.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
RICH WIDOW WEBS
NAVAL COMMANDER

SEATTLE, May 20.-Mrs. Hugh
R. Wood, widow. of Titanic victim
and known as the richest woman res
ident of Seattle, was married in this
city to Commander Mark St. Clair
Ellis, of the navy.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
PRESIDENT SIGNS
THE OVERMAN BILL

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 90
President Wilson has attached his
signature to the Overman bill, and
the new measure, which gives the
executive broad power to co-ordin-
ate various departments of the gov
eminent, becomes effective i'm.
mediately.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
SEVENTEEN MILLION
OVERSUBSCRIBE LOAN

WASHINGTON, D. c., May 90
Seventeen million persons subscribed
to the Third Liberty Loan, the total
subscription amounting to $4,170,-
019,650. This announcement was
issued by the treasury department
today.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
AUSTRIA WILL ISSUE -.::.
NEW SECURITIES SOON

AMSTERDAM, May 2O.-Advices
received in this city state that
Austria is about to launch her eighth
war loan.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
BRITISH WIN IN AFRICA

LONDON, May 2O.-The British
forces engaged in campaigning
against the Germans in German East
Africa are reported to have won an
other victory, the success having
followed heavy fighting in which
the Germans suffered heavy losses.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
OFFICER is KILLED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

SPOKANE, May 2O.-Sergeant
Walter Waters, of the Fourteenth
infantry, was killed here today as
the result Of an auto accident The
driver of the machine in which the
sergeant was riding, was intoxicated
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
SILENT RAID FAILS

cWnES- - 49,
With the Americans, May 2o.-
The Germans attempted a vigorous
silent raid on an American position
near Luneville this morning, but the
attack was repulsed, the raiders
suffering heavily before they could
retreat to their own positions.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20

The drug firm of Mcintosh &
Kubon, Fairbanks, is planning to
move from the present quarters in
the McGown building on Cushman
street, to the building formerly &C.
cupied by the Horseshoe saloon.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20

Mrs. w. A. Shinkle, who made the
trip to Fairbanks over the trail this
spring to attend to matters of bust,
ness, will spend a few days in Ne
mana in the near future. /
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
GAIN IN MACEDONIA

LONDON, May 2O.-The war Of
flee announces that French and
Italian troops, operating in Mace
donia, have made an advance of
twelve miles on the western end of
the battle line.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
TWO HUNDRED KILLED
IN OAKDALE DISASTER

PITTSBURG, Pa, May 20.-Re-
vised figures indicate that the deaths
resulting from the explosions which
destroyed the chemical plant at Ook-
dale on Saturday, will exceed two
hundred, instead of one hundred, as
originally believed.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20

ing the night, as the result of sue
cessfull raids launched during the
night in the vicinity of Morlancourt.
The troops engaged consisted chiefly
of British and Australian.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
COUNT is ARRESTED
BY BRITISH POLICE

DUBLIN, May 20-Count Plum
kett, member of parliament, was
placed under arrest last night in
connection with the Sim Fein con-
spiracy.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
DIVER DAMAGED

MADRID, May 20.-The German
submarine U-39, which caused the
sinking of the Lusitania, has en-
tered a Spanish port in a damaged
condition.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
MANY IRISHMEN ARRESTED

LONDON, May 2O.-Advices re-
ceived from Dublin state that nearly
five hundred Sim Feiners have been
placed under arrest in various parts
of Ireland.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
GERMANS NEAR PETROCRAD

PETROGRAD, May 2O-The Ger
mans are reported to have occupied
the island of Bjorko, in the Gulf of
Finland, thirty miles from this city.
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
AUSTRIANS FAIL

ROME, May 20.-An official
statement issued by the Italian war
The Nenana daily news. (Nenana, Alaska) 1918-1921, 1918-05-20
GROUND RETAKEN

PARIS, May 20.-Several posi-
tons were retaken by the Allies dur
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-23

they are hurting divisions into the
fight which have been borrowed from
neighboring armies. in an effort to
ease Foch's grip.
The allies. on both sides OF the
bulge, are aiming at two vital points,
Fere-en-Tardenois and Ffsmes. There
are plenty of indications that the
enemy is attempting further with
drawals Of men and material before
he is enveloped.
Airmen report the Germans hur-
riedly preparing for the defense OF
Fismes, Indicating that the Boches
are planning to retreat from the en-
tire center Of the salient
British Troops Advance
LONDON. July 23.-British troops
made slight advances in various Sec
tors Of the Picardy and Flanders
fronts yesterday and last night,
Field Marshal Haig reported today.
The advances improved British po-
sitfons south OF Hebuterne and near
Hamel, both of which are north OF
Albert and between Merris and Met
eren, on the west portion of the Flan-
ders salient.
Yesterday our line was advanced
slightly south of Hebuterne and south
of Merris and Meteren," the statement
said.
Last night our positions in the
Hamel sector, north of Albert, were
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-23

and three hundred prisoners.
During the night only artillery
fighting was reported on the whole
battle front" the communique said.
North OF Montdidier, a sharp To-
cal operation enabled the French to
take MaillyIRaineval, Sauviifer and
Aubvillers, together with 800 pris-
oners."
[Aubvillers is six miles north and
slightly west of Montdidier. Sauvil-
Iers is mile north and slightly west
of Aubvillers Mailley-Raineval is
two miles north and west of Sauvil-
1ers.1
Additional Important Gains.
by Webb Miller, United Press Staff
Correspondent
PARIS, July % 10:15 a. MI
Oulchy-le. Chateau, dominating point
on the Line between scissors and
Chateau Thierry, is reported to have
been captured by the allies this
morning.
Additional important gains are
said to have been made in the Sois-
sons region. General Mangin is
tightening his grip on Mont de Paris,
which commands the city of Sois-
sons.
The Germans are fighting desper.
ately to prevent the allies trapping
them in the Rheims-Soissons pocket
The best proof OF their plight is that
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-23
SAFETY SUPER'S
JOB NO "PIPE"
City Council Member Has Fine,
Large Time Meeting De-
nands of Animals and
Men in His Care

Councilman d. J. Kenny is ready
to go to the mat with the person who
says superintendent of public safe
ty doesn't carry more worries than
a lawyer.
The other day the feed box in the
police stable became empty The
patriarchal steed had to have susie
nance.
Sergeant Warren Holiday told
Councilman Hemmy about it once or
twice, but it was apparently forgot
ten. Hemmy sat porting over some
resolutions and other things a few
days later
The telephone rang.
What! Haven't the oats come
YETI" asked Kenny. "All right, III
look after 1t.
Then came the firemen's petition
for more money and Hemmy has
been lying awake nights, figuring out
how to make both ends meet and
grant a raise at the same time
And the police want more money
and the fire department wants some
wiring in the Sixth street station and
some one else wants a policeman in
West Keokuk and
On, well it's gay life for safety
superintendent. That is if they don't
! weaken
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-23
Police Investigating Character of Quar-
reIsome Person on Levee-Bui-
Ietin Says was In
toxicated.
MAY HOLD FOR MONTH
Authorities Told Man Makes Remarks
Against U. S. Government
During Military
Parade.

John Sidders, so years old, a cook,
is being held by the police until his
loyalty as citizen of the United
States is Investigated.
Sidders was arrested on the levee
Monday night, during the time OF
the military parade. He was drunk
and disturbing the peace, says a
police bulletin. The police learned
that Sidders made seditious remarks
about the American government.
The man was arrested by Police
men John Tigue, William La Feber
and Barney Conn.
Sidders will probably be sentenced
to thirty days in Jail, it was said to
day, and during that time an investi,
CATION conducted.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-23
HEARST WOULD
BE CANDIDATl
New York Publisher Is After NOE
nation for Governor OF HIS
State on Democratic
Ticket.

United Press Leased Wire serN ~
SARATOGA, N. Y, July 2Sy ".
liam Randolph Hearst, New la
publisher, reiterated today, throis
his representative, Lawrence ).
o Reilly, that he is in the race :,
the democratic nomination for y,
ernor. This was stated TO-DAY
democrats prepared to open wv
state convention here. j
A canvass of delegates from
upstate counties showed only n
Albany, for the New York puDli'..l
The New York City delegation "
! almost solid for Hearst
Both Mayor Harry c. Waihe.
Binghamton and Alfred E Smla
New York have many supWi.1n
Smith, as yet, has not announce
intentions.
Many delegates believed james
Gerard, former ambassador 70 ~
many, had been definitely rehYs1
from consideration with avo"eu
tention of Hearst to run. IN
William Church Osborn is sun
the race, his managers declared 4
his name will not go before tne
vention. He will depend upon
primaries without endorsement a.
Indications early today were h
plank would be inserted IN
platform calling for a referenuua..
the question of ratifying the le
prohibition amendment. II az
probable there will be a PLANK ~
ing either government or niun''
ownership of public utilities, rrs
The upstate delegates VIII
tonight and endeavor TO aglo
some man they all will end"'N
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-23
MAY INFORM ON
MAN IN ARMY
Police Learn Soldier Beat Fatherl
Law and Abused Wife-Re-
turns to Training
Camp

Military authorities are to be !,
formed by the police that HolA
Printy, a soldier in service, beat ~
father-in-law, ]. E Brownlee, y
North Twelfth street Monday nisa
and threw Mrs. Printy, his wiz
forcfbly to the ground.
An investigation of family quu
rel was made by the police. Brow,
lee, they learned, objected to y
daughter, who is said to be msl
girl, having anything to do wiz
Prfnty. !.
Printy had been paroled to Y
father some time ago after bee!
found guilty in the courts Of an
Tense.
Police learned today that PrlnV
had returned to his training camp
The father-in-law was beaten aool
the head by the soldier, the pom
said their investigation revealed
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-23
lambs, ;14.5o@1s.oo; ewes. $1,000
k,ne.. CIV ijye Stock.

Kansas City Live Stock
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 23.--
CattIe-Receipts, $4,000 head. Mar
ket steady to strong. Steers, $1,000
1928; cows and heifers, s6.25@ 1900;
stockers and feeders, $7.50@16.0o;
calves, $7.5o@13.25.
Hogs-Receipts, 5000 head Mar
ket 3O@50c higher. Bulk, $1S.60@
1890; heavy, $1s.so@19.00; medium,
SIS 500 1900; light. $1s.40@18.s0.
Sheep-Receipts, 5000 head. Mar
ket strong. Lambs, $15.0O0ls25;
ewes, sS.00@12.5O; wethers. $4,000
1900.
ST. Louis Live Stock.
ST. LOUIS, July 23.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts. $500 head. Market active.
Texas receipts, 120. Native beef
steers, $11. 5O@1S.0O; yearling steers,
and heifers, $9.50@15.50; COWS, $7.5O
m13.75: stockers tand feeders, $500
r. 90; calves, $7.75@17.00; cows and
heifers, s7.50@1600.
Hogs-Receipts, 10000 head. Mar.
ket strong, SC higher. Mixed and
butchers, s18.75@19.00; good to
heavy, s1s.S0@1S.95; rough. s16.75@
l17.oo; light, $1s.s5@19.oo; pigs.
1S.G0@1S.75; bulk, $1S.7O@1S.S
Sheep-Rec eipts, 5000 head. Mar
ket steady. Ewes, $11.O0@12,OO;
sheared lambs, $14.oo@1s.o0; can
ners and cutters, s5.00@1S.o0.
Kansas City live Stock.
TINTED Press Leased Wire Service
KANSAS CITY, July 23.-The cat
tie market closed steady to 1oc high.
er. Top, 1885. The hog market
closed 35 to soc higher. Top, $500.
Bulk sales, s1S.50@18.90. The sheep
market closed Is to Csc higher. Top,
| s18.25.
Peoria Grain.
PEORIA, Ill, July 23.-Corn-
! Market unchanged to sc higher. No.
4 yellow, sL45@1.4S; No. 6 yellow,
s1.35.
Oats-Market Nc lower. No. 2
white, 75Ac; No. white, Csc; No. 4
| white, TAG; standard, 75Ac.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-07-23
kEoKUK PRODUCE.
Shippers wholesale buving

also improved.
Our troops carried out successtdl
raids last night in the neighbo|
hood of Albainzeville, Ayette, OH
poy, Avlon and Lens. Prisoner
and machine guns were captured n
us also in the vicinity of Merits a
the result OF patrol encounter q
the course Of which it is estimated
that some fifty Germans we're killed
Hostile artillery has shown consit|
cradle activity with gas shells in th}
Villers-BretonneuX sector. Our owl
and the enemy's artillery were acty3
in the Dickebusch sector