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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
(By United Pressl

Washington, May 15-Plans to
mobilize for necessary war work
thousands of men in deferred
draft classes have been framed by
Provost Marhsal Gen. Crowder's
office. Carry out his policy of
"work or fight" Crowder propos-
es first to weed out loafers hiding
behind women s skirts through de-
tendency exemptions and giving
them the choice of working in a
war plant or joining the army.
Secondly, he would transfer to
war tasks men now in non-essen-
tial industries or in positions
wherein women could replace
them. The plan, it is stated at
the provost marshal's Office, has
been submitted to Secretary
Baker. Baker himself saws it
has not come "oficially before
him." that forward looking per-
sons' however, have proposed
such an idea, but that it has not
been acted on. The plan is the
outgrowth of Crowder' 9 sugges-
ton to raise the draft ages to
40 and As for industrial purposes,
which was laid aside for the pres
ent. Crowder's plan would affect
about four million men now in
classes two and four, the large de-
tendency classes, class three be-
ing already made up of skilled
necessary workers and class FIVE
being the totally exempt and ply
sically rejected, Is
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
NEW REGISTRATION
SET FOR JUNE 18th

A proclamation by Gov. E. L. Philip,
following one by President Wilson, is
expected soon, setting June 5 as the
date upon which Wisconsin boys who
have become 81 within the year ex-
piring on the day viii be ordered to re-
gister under the amended seiective ser
vice law Local draft boards will con
duet the registration Each registrant
s to fill in two registry cards, one for
the district board and one for the
local board. Where transportation faci-
Titles are not good, boards may desig-
nate points throughout their districts
where registrantg can report.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
(By United Pressl

Amsterdam, May Ciscaucasia
has proclaimed its independence
and has so notified the central en-
pires, and neutral countries, ac-
cording to a dispatch received to-
day from Constantinople. The gov
eminent of Ciscaucasia embraces
the greater portion of European
Caucasia, including the provinces
of Stavropol, Kuban and Terek, and
formerly was subject to Russia.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
BULLETINS.
(By United Press) /.

Washington, May 15-Today s
casualty list is one of the longest
yet reported by Gen. Pershing, con-
tanning total Of one hundred and
twenty names. Thirty-nine Of the
men are New England soldiers,
missing, in action. The other cas-
uaIties are: Three killed in action;
three dead from wounds; five from
disease; one from accident; seven
from other causes; six wounded
severely and forty-eight wounded
slightly and eight wounded in
action.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
(gv United pressl

Washington, May Is - One of
the first attempts to carry mail
by air plane was interrupted this
afternoon when Lieutenant Boyle,
driving one of the official gov
eminent air planes was forced to
land near Waldorf, Md, ON account
of broken Propeller.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
A ustria11s "A tack
Agitation Supply
Depot
(By United Pressl

Harrisburg, May Is The first
battle of the war on American soil
took place at Middletown, Pa,
this morning when three Aus
TRANS who had hid behind a screen
of bushes opend fire ON the United
State Aviation Supply depot there.
Soldiers who had been guarding
the depot made a detour and cap
tured the three Austrians. No
further facts were given out in re-
gard to the incident.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
(By United Pressl

Stockholm, May Is = It is an
nounced today that the Germans
will evacuate the Alland Island
son, May 23rd. Swedish troops
will be- withdrawn at the same
time and it is understood that the
islands will be made a part of
the Republic of Finland.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
nv limited Pressl

Washington, May IS Arrival
of Maj. R. II. Fleet in an airplane
from Philadelphia this morning
together with favorable weather
conditions made it almost certain
that the first Washington New
York mail fight would start on
schedule. President Wilson left
his work long enough to witness
the historic making event
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
1900 ARE HELPING
Report Shows That Large Contributions
Have Been Made to Many Funds for
War Work and Other Funds Still
Being Considered by Committee.


Working just like a bank and issu-
ing the report of it's condition on
scheduled time, the Patriots Fund of
Kenosha today gave out a report of its
activities, showing total disbursements
for the year so far slightly in excess of
$91,50o and showing balance on hand
of $32,509.00. One interesting fact in
connection with the 1eport is the show
ing that nineteen thousand pledges
have been signed for the fund
The disbursing committee has met a
call for the aid of the fund for French
refugees and has contributed five thous-
and dollars toward that fund. The
very interesting report of the condi-
tion of the fun follows:
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
A ustriQns Mass
to A tack the
Italians
(By United Pressl.

Rome, May 15-Geat masses of
Austrian troops are being coneen-
trated along the Alpine lines ae
corling to reports received here
today. The Austrian air craft are
battling desperately with the
Italian air men to prevent discern
ment of these troop movements.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
(By United Press)

Copenhagen, May Is Kaiser
Wilhelm and Emperor Karl, at
their recent conference, appointed
Monarchs for Lithuania, Esthon-
ia, the Courland and Poland
formerly Russian), according to
the German press.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
(By United Press).

London, May 15-Henry George
Percy, Seventh Duke of North
Umberland died today. The title
is one of the Oldest in England
having been established by Char
les II. in 1874.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-05-16
(By United Press) /.

Dublin, May 1.-THE lord mayor
has been granted passports to
America and will leave for that
country to appeal personally to
President Wilson for aid in oppos-
ing Irish CONSUMPTION
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
AXEL RUNNING
 BADLY INJURED
 IN AZ | YARD
Heavy Weight Brushes Commission Employe, Who Sustains Serious
 Internal Injuries.

During the process of loading the heavy cases containing parts of the big locomotives at the Commission yard, for conveyance to the engine house, yesterday afternon, a heavy case, said to weigh 265O pounds, accidentally tipped over and badly crushed Axel Running, one of the men engaged in the work of loading it, necessitating his immediate re- moval to the Commission hosptal
 It would appear that Axel Run- ming and another man were engaged in helping to load the case onto a flat car, the heavy case was stand ing on end alongside the track, near the old roundhouse and the men were engaged in putting a chain sling around it, preparatory to it's being hooked onto by the Brown hoist. IR. tightening the chain the case would appear to have tipped over, falling towards Axel and crush ing him badly before its downward progress was arrested by another case and some ties. It is stated that had it not been for this other case and the ties, the accident might have resulted fatally.
 Axel was removed to the Com mission hospital at about 3:30 p. m. yesterday and was immediately at tended to and made comfortable On examination, he was found to have been bruised considerably and has also sustained serious internal in- juries, due to the crushing he was subjected to. No bones were broken however.
 Dr. de la Vergne stated this morn ing that the patient has sustained several external bruises and serious internal injuries, and that general peritonitis had set in. The case, al though serious, is not an operative one, and the patient is reported to be doing as we'll as can be expected under the circumstances.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
CONFERENCE IS HELD

WASHINGTON, D. C.-It is be- lieved in official circles that there is nothing in Germanys latest com munication, to alter the decision ar rived at by the President, and he will consequently propose no armis- tice to the Allies until the Germans have evacuated all of the occupied territory.
 The President had a conference today with General March, chief of staff of the American army, Seere- tary of State Robert Lansing, Secre- tary of War Newton D. Baker and Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, regarding tn German peace note.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
ENCLISHMEN ARRANGE
 TO ENTERTAIN YANKEES

LEEDS, England-A scheme put into effect here for extending hos pitality to American troops is prov ing highly successful The plan is to distribute the visitors among private houses, the hosts being re- lieved as much as possible of ration ing problems, each guest being pro- vided with ration cards and special permits for obtaining food supplies. The entertainment arranged for the Americans includes golf, bowling and tennis. The Y. M. c. A. build ing is general headquarters and central club for the visitors Efforts are made to show the Americans the principal points of interest in this district, including the big in dustral plants.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
LOW TELEPHONE
 RA1E ANNOUNCED

To foster a more extended use of the telephone system in Nenana. announcement is made that business men who have phones installed in their places of business will be al lowed to have a phone in their resi- dence at the very low rate of two dollars a month.
 This will also, it is thought, be of great help in the fire protection scheme, referred to elsewhere in this issue, prompt telephone call for assistance in case of fire may be the means of saving much valuable property.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
CHANCELLOR SPEAKS

COPENHAGEN,-German Chan cellor Prince Maximillian, of Baden, in a statement to the Reichstag said that the peace conversations be- tween Berlin and Washington had reached a very critical point and urged strongly that further debate on the subject be restricted.
 President Wilson's first answer, he said, brought the question of a peace of justice or a peace of vio- lence to the highest point it can possibly reach, and that his next answer will probably show how the peace agitation will end.
 If the enemies of the Fatherland, he said, are anxious for war, then Germany must prepare for defense with all the strength of a people driven to the last extremity.
 He told the Reichstag of bill making the Reichstag responsible for peace or war; this bill will be- come effective when the proposed League of Nations has been formed.
 Regarding the proposed League of Nations, the chancellor said that the essence of President Wilson's program for a league of nations cannot be achieved until all peoples have the right of self determination This realization of community law, he said, means the abandonment, in part, of unqualified independence, which has been the indication of sovereignty by the Germans and
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
BRIEULLES EVACUATED

WITH THE AMERICANS.-As a result of the capture by the Ameri- cans of the town of Boisdeforst and the terrific pressure exerted by our boys on the Hun force guarding it's approaches, the enemy evacuated the town of Brieulles and withdrew their forces farther eastward. This latest important point to be gained was where the Americans badly dented the German line of defense, in spite of the fact that the Ger mans put up a most powerful re- sistance
 Town Burning.
 Our troops on entering the town of Brieulles to occupy it, found that the Huns had set fire to it prior to their evacuation.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
.zABOFF IS BURIED
 AT Fl DIES MONIES

The news was received in Nenana this morning that Alex Zaboff, who died recently at Camp Dodge, Iowa, presumably from the effects of an attack of Spanish influenza, was buried at the military cemetery at Fort DesMoines, Iowa, on October 22, with full military honors.
 Alex Zaboff entered the service of his country by voluntary induc- ton on June 29th, and left with the boys of the first draft on July 1st to. join Company B, 14th In. fanty at Fort Gibbon, of which company and regiment he was a member until called by death.
 Prior to joining the military forces of the country, Alex worked in partnership with his brother An drew Zoloff on several grading contracts on the railroad south of town. Andrew has a wood contract with the A. E. c. and is now 'en. camped about nine miles out ot town.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
AMERICANS VICTORIOUS

WITH THE AMERICANS.-Des- pite very stubborn resistance, the American troops have succeeded in cleaning up the opposing German forces and have occupied the town of Boisdeforst, to the west of Brieul- les. on the western bank of the Mouse
 Terrific Fighting.
 The fighting for the possession of the defenses guarding Boisdeforst and Brieulles, which was started a week ago, is described as being the fiercest in character since the be- ginning of the Meuse-Argonne of- fensive; the Americans, at times, were compelled to retire under ter rife pressure, but later rushed for ward to the attack with all their might and finally forced the Huns to fall back.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
HUN COURT CHAPLAIN
 HAS HONOR CONFERRED

AMSTERDAM.-Emperor William has conferred the order of the Black Eagle on his Lutheran court chaplain, Dr. Dryander, who now becomes automatically von Dryander as the order carries with it the patent of hereditary Prussian nobil- ity. This is believed to be the first time that Lutheran clergyman has been raised to the Prussian nobility.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
WINTER OPERATIONS
WITH THE AMERICANS.-U

WITH THE AMERICANS.-Un- less the Germans are saved by pleas of peace, Marshal Foch intends that their forces be subjected to steady hammering on the greater part of the Western front all through the coming winter. It is believed that Marshal Foch does not intend to give the Germans a breathing spell, but that he will continue pressing them vigorously all along the line and with all the available forces at his com mand.
 During the previous winters of the war, the Germans have had time and ample opportunities to rest their
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23

other nations, if we fully compre- bend that the significance of this war is a victory for our idea of justice.
 If we submit, with good faith, to this idea, he said. we shall find it to be cure for our present wounds and reservoir of future strength.
 In conclusion, the chancellor said that he and his colleagues aimed to- ward the establishment of the political Daniels, regarding the German peace
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
VALUABLE JADE FOUND
 IN FISH BY FISHERMAN

PEKIN.-A jade seal belonging to a famous general of the Ming dynasty was found recently in the belly of a fish, according to a Chinese daily.
 A fisherman, living outside one of the city gates, caught a fish weighing over fifty pounds. When he dressed it for sale, he found in- side the jade seal, about half an inch square and one inch thick.
 The seal bears the name of Tsi Chi-kuang. The letters are engraved in the Chuan style and are still legible. The finder did not know the value of the seal, and parted with it for a dollar. The new owner took it to curio experts and was assured that it was genuine. He sold it later to foreign collector for $500.
 The rare quality of the jade and the engraving convinced the experts that it was the property of the great General Tsi Chi-kuang, who flour ished in the latter part of the Ming dynasty and whose deeds in the suppression of the Japanese pirates who infested the Chinese coast have rendered his name household word.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
NEW ATTACK BEGUN

LONDON.-According to official reports received by the war office today, the British forces have be- gun a new attack between LeCateau and Solesmes and have captured the town of Bruay, two miles north of Valenciennes. The British have also succeeded in reaching the west bank of the Scheldt.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
THE BRITISH VIEW

LONDON.-In commenting edi- torially on the speech made by Prince Maximillian, German chan cellor, regarding peace conversa- tions, the Standard, one of the lead ing British journals, says that Maxi millian's speech to the Reichstag is nothing but vague talk.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
POLES TO GOVERN
 AUSTRIAN POLAND
Parts of Poland Occupied By Austria Is to Be Governed By the
 Polish People.

AMSTERDAM to re- ports received in this city today from reliable Austrian sources, Aus trian officials in parts of Poland occupied by Austria have formally given over the administration of af- fairs to Polish officials chosen by the inhabitants of the conquered territory.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
ATTACK PROGRESSING

LONDON.-The German forces are very stubbornly resisting the new attack launched by the British and much severe fighting is in pro- gress, with heavy losses on both sides. The British, however, had the best of the lighting and were en- abled to advance to the depth of a mile.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
NEW REGULATIONS
 PUT INTO EFFECT

According to recent rulings of the National Food Administration, the practice of setting apart special days for the conservation of certain classes of food have been done away with. Regulations for the conserva- tion of wheat by the use of at least twenty per cent substitutes with wheat flour is to be strictly ob- served and the practice of strict economy is enjoined.
 To give effect to these new in structions, Local Food Administrator H. B. Joseph has issued the follow ing notice to all the restaurant keep CTS of Nenana:
 Nenana, October 21, 1918 To All Restaurant Keepers:
 Under the present rulings of the Food Administration, no special days are to be observed as wheatless or meatless, or otherless days.
 In the use of wheat, the twenty per cent rule applies on all days for all purposes.
 The general rules as to conserva- tion by the practice of economy remain in full force.
 H. B. JOSEPH,
 Local Food Administrator
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
AMERICANS IMPROVE
 POSITIONS ON MEUSE

forces and replenish their supplies, but such conditions will not obtain during the coming winter. It is be- lieved in Allied military circles that winter operations will be possible along seventy-five per cent of the Western front.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23

WITH THE ALLIES.-The Brit ish forces are heavily engaged in fighting their way into the center of the city of Valenciennes against a strong machine gun fire from the east bank of the Scheldt canal which flows through the city. In spite of the bitter opposition, the British are slowly gaining.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
CHURCHMAN ENDS
 LONG RIVER TRIP
 TO THE CROSSING

Reverend Drane, who is in charge
 of the Episcopal mission at Nenana has returned from an extended trip to Panama Crossing and the missions at Salchacket and Cinema, making the entire distance in a polling boat.
 He left the mission at Panama Crossing on the 9th in polling boat and reached McCarty's in three and half days; stopping one day at the Healey river trading post on the way down. The post at this point is owned by W. H. Newton and serves the needs of the pros pectors in the Healey and Good paster countries and the Indians liv- ing in the neighborhood. MT. Drane reports that Newt n, who mad met with an accident recently as the result of which he lost his right thumb, was having a little trouble with the thumb, which had not healed yet. The burden of the work at the post fell on Mrs. Newton.
 From the Healey post, MT. Drane came on to McCarty, where a brief stay was made to replenish his stock of grub. Resuming the jour- ney from McCarty and taking a cut off, some distance below McCarty, which connects with the Salcha river, he landed at the Salchacket mission, situated near the Munson roadhouse, where he spent day. Up to this point MT. Drane travelled alone. but at Salchacket he took on two Indians to help in the navigation of the boat down the swift and treacherous waters of the upper Panama river.
 The party made Fairbanks in very good time, and after a short stay there proceeded to the mission a few miles below Cinema, where a day was spent, finally reaching Nenana on the 18th, and bringing the long trip to close.
 During the trip down from the Crossing, Mir. Drane "siwashed" it, making camp on the bank of the river where the end of the day found him. Shore ice was in course of forma- tion, he says, with every indication of the near approach of the freeze up, and, in consequence, he lost no time at the stopping places.
 The waters of the Panama river above Cinema are very swift, and navigation is at all times difficult and dangerous. River steamers sell dom traverse the waters above Cinema The army transport makes a trip or two every season with pro- visions for the Signal Corps stations at Salcha, Richardson and McCarty, and a commercial boat has made the trip but very seldom, perhaps once in about three years, as far as McCarty only. Last season the steamer Reliance made a trip to Panama Crossing. During the stam- pede to the Shusana country, the Reliance and several independently owned steamers, as we'll as a for midable flotilla of steam and gaso- line launches and other craft of various types, made the trip up the little known waters of the upper Panama.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23

Mrs. J. A. Davis has been ap- ponted secretary of the committee in charge of the work being done on behalf of the fatherless children of France. She succeeds Mrs. Cecil H. Clegg, who resigned the position.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
AMERICANS MAKE HEADWAY ON MEUSE FRONT
BRITISH LAUNCH OFFENSIVE NORTH OF LE CATEAU
ROCHE CHANCELLOR,>
 DISCUSSES OUTLOOK

WASHINTON, D. C.-Charge d Affairs Oederlin, of the Swiss em- bassy, handed the German peace note to Secretary of State Robert Lansing.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23
Local Food Administrato

Barney Goss, former Fairbanks newspaperman, is reported to be in one of the regiments of engineers in France.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23

Supplying food is America's prin- ,ipal part in the war right now;
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-23

Mrs. Alec Simson is reported to be i'll.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-13
GENEROUS RESPONSE TO X
 WISE SUGGESTION.

Pine Bluff merchants are as keen as those of any place in the world. but, like all men of the South, they are not so keen to garner the sheckles that they haven't time nor consideration for the "other fellow"
 This was proved once more yester- day, when practically every business house promptly signed a petition cir culated at the instructions of Mayor Simon Bloom, agreeing to close their establishments yesterday afternoon at . o'clock, in order to conserve the sup ply of natural gas.
 This action, and this action alone enabled hundreds of homes to have gas for heating and cooking last night.
 The merchants are to he commend- cd highly for their public-spirited at titude, and Mayor Bloom has simply added another line to his record oi alertncss in behalf of the welfare of his people.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-01-13
FRIENDS IN NEED.

We wonder how many of the mail order houses, to whom many earned in-Pine Bluff dollars are sent, would show for Pine Bluff people the consid- eration for their welfare and comfort demonstrated by our home merchants last night, when they closed their places of business that the homes might have more gas for heat and cooking. When men put their own in. ertests aside in behalf of their neigh. bors they certainly deserve every con sideration at the hands of the bene ficiarics. Let's be fair and square and "stck by" the man who proves "s friend in need"