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The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
HEAVY GERMAN
LOSSES DURING
RECENT DRIVE:

LONDON, May 1S.-The most def
mite figures announced regarding Ger
man losses in the big offensive in
France this spring have just been
given to the Associated Press.
These figures show that since the
beginning OF the drive. on March 81,
206 German divisions were on the
western front. One hundred and
twenty-six divisions participated in
the engagements on the Somme and
Armentieres fronts. Eight of these di-
visions lost more than so per cent of
their men. seven lost between 40 and
SO per cent, and one regiment was vir-
tually annihilatedf
Many companies and battalions dis
appeared almost completely.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
BIC ORCHESTRA FOR
COMING J|TNEY DANCE

There will be a big jitney dance in
Eagles hall next Wednesday evening.
May 22, for the benefit of the Red
Cross war fund, given by the Eagles
orchestra, which consists of the fol-
lowing: S. H. Pinkus. piano; Messrs.
Clayson and Swansburg, first violins:
T. c. Matson, second violin; E. Steel.
first cornet; r. Burns, second cornet:
Mr.. Lacey, clarinet; Mr. Bogart, bass:
A. Foster, drums.
George Dooley and Robert Colts
chalk will be in charge of the floor.
and have donated fine punch. Mrs.
George Walker has donated some
beautiful roses, and everybody is ex.
pected to boost
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
RESERVED SEATS WILL Be
ON SALE WEDNESDAY

In order to facilitate the handling
of the large crowd that will attend
the vaudeville show at the Empress
theater on Monday, May 27, and at
the same time insure seat to all
purchasing tickets, the entire house
will be reserved. The first three rows
will be sold at 81 per seat, and the
balance of the chairs at $3.50 each.
The advance sale of tickets will open
at the Northern and Cordova drug
stores on Wednesday morning next at
3 O'Clock, so be on hand and make
your selection of seats. 1t is unnec-
essary to add that most interesting
and entertaining program is being pre-
pared, and as the, proceeds wilt go to
the Red Cross war fund, the standing
room only" sign should be displayed
before the curtain goes up.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
ARE
Bic FACTOR ON
BAT TIE FRONT

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The
American forces in France have be-
come such military factor that they
now rank third in the mileage held
on the battle line Such was the in
formation transmitted to the members
or the senate military committee at
its weekly conference with Secretary
of War Baker and the war council.
The French, it was said, held the
greatest mileage, the British second,
and the Americans hold more mileage
than do the Belgians.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
GERMANY SEEMS
ANXIOUS To SEE
WAR SOON END

AMSTERDAM. May 1S.-German
Chancellor Won Hertling, in an inter
view reported in the Berlin news
papers, said he was optimistic enough
to believe that peace will be brought
about this year, He said he looked
forward with firm confidence to fur
ther events in the west which will
bring Germany nearer to a speedy end
of the war
IF the world should unite in an
international peace league, Germany
would unhesitatingly and joyfully join
in it, said the chancellor, and contin-
ued: Unfortunately present condi-
tions give little hope of that"
Germany desired to win and pre-
serve the peace, he concluded.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
LIMITED NATIONAL
ARlNIESAFTER WAR

PHILADELPHIA, May 18-Senator John Sharp Will
rams of Mississippi addressing the national convention of the
League to Enforce Peace suggested 100000 safe Emit
for national armies after the United States allies have
removed the danger of German 1nilitarism
Senator Williams said that the greatest
Britain France Germany, Japan and the United tates-need
under than the named unless they
renedtte offensive operations against their neigors Ts
maton would not deprive strong and populous states
their natural advantage, be saad which they still have in
serves OF superior populations and resources
All that would follow is that no nation coud surprse and
murder sleeping world Germany Austria came so near
to doing.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
Minor Operations by British

LONDON, May 18Genera Haig reports THAT the British
made successful raid Thursday night in the neghborhood
of Beaumont Hamel and captured few prisoners O Friday
morning hostile post north Merris rushed the
ish and It's garrison killed driven out On the
der of the front there operations other artillery
activity
Heavy artillery fighting rs in progress between GiveRey
and Robecq the southern side of the Flanders salient
cordng ito today's official statement
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
WOODEN SHIPS
LAUNCHED RATE
Of ONE PER DAY

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-Wooden
ships have been launched at the rate
of one day for the past four weeks,
says a United States shipping board
official.
He reports that the concrete ship
Faith, which was built at Pacific
port, and which was the first of it's
Kind to be launched, operates in a
heavy sea equally as we'll, if not bet
ter than, any steel ship. A similar
vessel built at San Francisco will soon
make its first cargo voyage.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
DRIVE COMMITTEE TO MEET

Every member of the Red Cross war
fund drive committee should make it
point to be present at the meeting
to be held at the Northland Club on
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, when
plans will be perfected for the cam
paign which starts next Monday.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
FRENCH TROOPS ARE READY FOR TEUT0N ATTACK
100000 GERMANS
MASS FOR ATTACK

PARIS May 18.The French await the coming of the
pected German attack with the greatest confidence The Petit
Paren says the Germans have massed nearly all their
troops along the attacking front between the Belgian and
the Oise having million hundred thousand Teutons
thus distributed.
German airplane Thursday night last tried bonn
bard Paris, but failed to reach the city.
Todays official statement reports artillery firing below
Amiens.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
UKRAINE GRAIN IS NOT
BEING SHIPPED RAPIDLY

AMSTERDAM, May 1S.-The Koel-
nische Volks-Zetung says that only
1.S57 tons of grain have arrived in
Germany from the Ukraine up to date.
This is less than one-fiftieth of what
we ought to have had by now," says
the newspaper.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
PORT ON CASPIAN SEA
CAPTURED BY BOLSHEVIK

CONSTANTINOPLE, May 18.-Bolshevik troors rein
forced from Iurkesan and Asrakhan, have recaped the
port of Baku, the Caspian The Bosevik crossed the
Caspian Russian gunboats
surprise attack made upon the Mussulmans who
without of defense and forced to abandon the
town The Boshevik vigorously continuing the attacks
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
REGISTRATION Of YOUTHS
SET FOR JUNE 5 NEXT

WASHINGTON, May 1S.-June 5
is the date set by Provost Marshal
General Crowder for the registration
of youths who have become 21 years
of age since the beginning of the selee-
tive draft registration last year.
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Americans Haawily Bombar6ea

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES IN FRANCE, May 18
The whole American sector the Pcardy front was
Jeced to heavy bombardment Friday morning The cannon
AIDE continued for forfive minutes There nrher
indications of the preparing the offensive
movements OF troops behind the German lines normal
1--we German balloons brought down by the French
east of Nantddier.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
Allies Shell Ostend

BERLIN May 18An official statement issued last night
says that an enemy monitor seed Ostend ncng consider
able losses among the population
During the repuse of strong British thrust north q the
Scarpe and also operation south of Arras the Ger
mans took some prisoners Thursday Eighteen enemy air
1anes and one captive balloon have been shot down
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
Italians Make 4NUnimnortant CAIN

VIENNA, May 18-An official bulletin says thaan an
hery duel progress the Italian 'front.' and of yey
character In Albania the Italians and French attacked the
northern positions between the 0ssum and Devo rivers Aside
from unmportant gain of terrain of Corce neny
everywhere repulsed.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
EXPLOSION KILLS 100
NPITTSBURG PLANT

PITTSBURG May ia series of explosions in the plant
of the Aetna Chemical Company oadale probably resulted
in the killing of hundred persons while the damage done is
estimated at millions of dollars The debris still burning
Officers that will be days before the exact loss of life is
known
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
GOVERNOR RIGGS
APPEALS FOR LABOR

. SEATTLE, May 1S.-The Seat 4
. tie newspapers today publish an 4
. appeal by Governor Thomas 4
. Riggs, Jr., of Alaska for men for I
. territorial industries. He says 4
= that Alaska is suffering from a {,
. labor shortage, due to the fact I
. that it has lost nearly six thou I
. sand men in the war service. 4
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
BRITISH DESTROYER SUNK
BY GERMAN SUBMARINE

LONDON, May 1S.-A German sub
marine torpedoed and sunk a British
destroyer on Thursday last, it was
announced by the admiralty today.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
FISH MARKET

SEATTLE, May 18.-Fish prices at
noon yesterday we're as follows: Hail
but. 14Ac; sablefish, 7c; ling and red
cod, &c.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-05-18
PLAN TO SAFEGUARD
PEACE OF FAR EAST

PARIS, May 18-The allies have informed the Chinese
and Japanese that arrangements
military cooperation to the dangers which threaten
the peace of the far East from German penetration
Siberia
A Purely Defensive Measure
WASHINGTON, May 18.-Entente military cooperation,
which has been arranged to the threats the peace
the fr East will be purely defensive Participation
for the will be confined the Japanese Chinese
The primary purpose of the the safeguarding
anchura but is possible operations may be extended
10 Siberia.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
JAPANESE TO MAKE
BIG LOANS TO CHINA

TOXIC, Dec. H. Official announce
ment has been made that the Japa
nesc government has arranged Sc
ries of three loans with the Chinese
government. The first of these is to
b" applied to the construction of four
railways in Manchuria and Mongolia.
about 1000 miles of railway in all
The cost is estimated at about S75.-
000,0 900 the initial loan to be $40
100000.
The second loan is for building rail
ways in the ShantunE province. to
cost $35. 900 600, on which loan OF
$4,000, 900 is advanced
The third loan is intended to- estab
lish national iron works in China
and to obtain tn capital necessary for
starting the work with skilled cngi
neers. experts and supervisors from
Japan. The total amount of this loan
is expected to be $50 900 900
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
FRENCH PLAN TO
TAKE FORMER
GERMAN TRADE

SYDNEY. Australia, Dec. ll-Whcu
the French mission headed by General
Paul Pau, which is now touring Aus.
tralia, returns home it will urge the
government to appoint trade commits
siOners to improve the commercial re
lationslations between France and
Australia Dr Sicgfried and NJ Motto.
members of the mission. have been
very actively engaged in sydney and
Melbourne in comforting with com
merCial interests and governmental
departments with this end in view
Addressing the Commercial Travellers
Association in Sydney early in Octo-
ber, NJ Motto said that the Germans
had robbed northern France OF $780,
900 900 worth of wool and wOolen
goods. machinery. leather. copper and
other things, and he added: 1T will
take us some time to reorganize. and
we want support in order to enable
us to rebuild trade before Germany
can find her place again"
subsequently,, at a dinner given to
the mission by tht Commonwealth
government in Parliament house.
Melbourne, the acting prime minis,
ter. William A. Watt, said:
For four years prior to the war
Australia imported from France n
yearly average of $4,000. 600 worth
of goods: while we say it with shame,
during the same period our yearly
average with Germany was $32 900
O00 Now we have learned that ii is
better to do business with civilized
and friendly people. If Australia can
by the efforts of the government and
parliament put France in the position
that Germany formerly was in. the
government and parliament will do so
with pleasure. We recognize that
France deserves special consideration
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
GENERAL LUEDENDORF CHARGED
With BEING PEACE INSTRUCTOR

VIENNA, Dec II (by Associated Press ).-Formcr Aus
trian Foreign Minister Czemn today expressed his faith in
President Wilson, He said that General ucdcnorf the Ger
chief staff, stood between the Tcuons and peace
several occasions He said emperor and people
but the kaiser had said How peace
with England declaring that be destroyed? Pres
Wilson, he had said the only head of allied nation
whose intention did not appear be to crush Germany
Great Britain Favors League of Nations
LONDON, Dec. II (by Associated Press).- Expoun,ng
the British view the the the Times today
that Great Britain is ready to continue heretofore the
policy freedom of the times peace which has been
carried by Great Britain by keeping the free and by
allowing of foreign nations enter the British
coastwse trade It says that Great Britain ready far
is compatible with its safety, to participate in practicable
scheme for league of nations
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
AMERICAN OFFICERS
WIN FRENCH HON0RS

TOURS, France. Dec. II Cby Asso-
ciated Press ssD.-Major General Har-
bour, head of the supply service Of
the American eXpcditionary forces.
and his aids, Captain r. Norris Will
Jams II, former tennis champion, and
Captain Fielding Robinson of Nor
folk. Va, have received the French
war cross, awarded for distinguished
service in the second battle of the
Marine
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
MURAT MANSION
IS PREP AIRED
FOR PRESIDENT

PARIS, Dec. IL Thy Associated
Press).-A wireless message received
here says that the steamship George
Washington. having President vii
son and his party on board, altered
her course after leaving the Azores
islands. and will arrive at Brest ahead
of schedule.
Historic Surroundings
The Murat mansion Is now ready
for President Wilson's occupancy. A
bust Of Napoleon rests behind the
Presidents desk. and there are many
panel pictures Of the great soldier.
There is something in every room
which serves as a reminder of Ma
poleon. Many priceless works of art
which were removed from the man
sion during the bombardmcnt have
now been returned.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
ARRESTED AND FINED
FOR COMMITTING ASSAULT

Last night William Ceppclinsky was
arrested by Marshal Fursman.
charged with having assaulted Peter
Kar. Commissioner \. J. Adams
found the defendant guilty and fined
him $25 and costs Not having the
price, Ceppelinsky is serving time in
the federal jail
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
HEAVY STORM
IS RAGING OFF
PACIFIC COAST

VICTORIA, b. c.. Dec. II Thy AS
soCiated PressD.-A heavy gale is
raging off Cape Flattery. The four
masted schooner Fred J. Wood was
driven off her course yesterday and
almost hit Darcy island She was
rescued by a tug.
Two steamships which left Seattle
Monday are reported to have returned
on account of the storm.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
AERIAL MAIL SERVICE TO
ALL PARTS OF COUNTRY

SAN DIEGO. Dec. II (by Asso-
ciated Pressl.-The war department
is preparing extensively for the in
auguration of aeriel mail service in
all parts of the United States. Air.
men are now mapping out route
from San Diego to FL Paso. and the
next expedition is going from Wyom-
ing to Nevada
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
PRICE FIXING TO END
WITH CLOSE OF YEAR

WASHINGTON, Dec. II (by Asso-
ciated Press ).-Government supervi.
sion over the steel industry and price
fixing will end on December 81, 1t
was officially announced today.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
FORMER KAISER WILHELM
WISELY DECLINES TO TALK

LONDON, Dec. II (by Associated
that the former kaiser has announced
that he intends to say nothing regard
ing his efforts to prevent the outbreak
of war, but will reserve his statement
for his trial. if he is to become a de-
fendant.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
AVIATOR Is RENDERED
RECEPTION in OREGON

ROSEBURG, Ore, Dec. II Thy AS
soCiated Press) Lieutenant HOgland
arrived here today on his flight from
Seattle to Sacramento by airplane.
The city declared a holiday in honor
of the event and the schools were
closed.
Ilogland was compelled to land
when he encountered strong winds.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
NO MORE WOODEN
SHIPS TO Be BUILT

WASHINGTON, Dec. II (by Asso-
oiated Press). The Shipping Board
has Cancelled all wooden ship con,
tracts on which not more than two
hundred thousand dollars has been
expended. 1t is not known how many
ships this order affects.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
RIGHT TO ENFORCE BLOCKADES
NOT TO BF DENIED GREAT BRITAIN

LONDON Dec. II (by Associated Press).-As the result
informal conversations regarding President Wilson's rce
dom the PROPOSAL Britain in possession
and suggestions which make understand
able the rec seas clause in the famous fourteen points
which the President suggested that peace be negotiated
1t feared here that President Wilson's suggestions
the Britain should be asked
der the right of search and the right to enforce blockade 1t
understood that President Wilson's proposals do in
cue the abandonment of of these rights They there
fore in way anagonsc to British interests, sup
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
TEMPERANCE WOMEN
INTERESTED IN MOONEY

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. II Cby As
sOCiated Press 49, The executive com
mlttee of the W. G. T. t. has sent Il
telegram to Governor Stephens ask
ing that Thomas Mooney be given Il
new trial
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
CANADIAN POLICE
ARRIVE AT VLADIVOSTOK

VLADIVOSTOK. Dec IL (by Asso-
ciated Press).-A squadron OF
mounted police in the second unit Of
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REVIVE BASEBALL GAMES

NEW YORK, Dec. II (by Associated
Press) The National Baseball
League has sent to the American
league kilograms urging a joint con
ference to discuss problems connected
with continuing the game with the re-
turn of peace.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
BREWERS TO LOCATE
PLANTS IN ORIENT

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. II tby As
sociated PressD The State Brewers
Association announces that several
of the big coast brewers intend to
build plants in China. The Rainier
Brewing Company is to built a two
plant overseas.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
HAVE BEEN ABANDONED

WASHINGTON, Dec. II (by Asso-
ciated Press) The war department
today announced the abandonment of
of the 1919 war construction projects.
including the erection of several nj.
trate and other chemical plants
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
KRUPP WORKS FOR
COMMODITIES OF PEACE

AMSTERDAM, Dec. IL Thy Asso-
Ciated Press) The directors OF the
great krupp works at Essen have de
cided to convert their plant into an
tiCles OF peace.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
British Navy a Defensive Weapon

Premier Lloyd George in speech today, said: eff You
want peace you want permanent Ii want to
the horrors of being repeated you end the
script aeis the continent Our navy is defensive, not
offensive weapon That is why do not give up
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
LITTLE MOTHERS" START ACTION
ACAMSTFORMER GERMAN KAISER

PARIS, Dec II (by Associated Press AN organization
the te Mothers has begun legal action against
the former kaiser in which it is charged that soldiers
his command carried away girls in 1914 and submitted
them to odous treatment and forced them
with notorious women.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1918-12-11
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Dec. 11.-Alaska Gold,
4h; Alaska Juneau, 2.
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GREAT BRITAIN APPROVES WILSON'S IDEA OF SEAS
NEARLY TEN THOUSAND SOLDIERS
RETURNED TO AMERICA TODAY

NEW YORK, Dec II (by Associated Press).-SiX trans
ports today brought American shores $3.50 American
troops The ships the Kroonand, Caamaes, Arendc
Ascanius, Tenadores and Canopc
Wounded soldiers arriving from overseas the kroon
land forgot their injuries in the warmth of New Iorks
ception patrol boat steamship with the police band
playing Keep the Home Fires Bunng and ''Home, Sweet
Iomc Caps cutchcs and thrown in tn" air and
the soldiers danced and chcered.
Nearly four thousand soldiers will dcburk today.
The American steamship nadores has arrived with So
soldiers and the British transport Ascana also arrived with
1,444 officers and men.
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More Hundreds Arrive at Boston

BOSTON, Dec II (by Associated lrrss).-lho White
Star liner Canopc arrived here today and discharged fifteen
hundred soldiers who enraincd Immediately for Camp Dev
where they will be demobized They mostly from
the Western states.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-09-20

10 nandie here. anu 81 a ui.,.-n~ -
suggested instead. Quarterback bias
pieces long enough to 60 easily about
the circumference of the armhole are
stitched close to the edge on the right
side by machine, then turned over and
under and slip-stitched BY hand on
the wrong side. This makes an at
tractive finish and m not In the
least difncult to do.
The girl with an eye to smart trim
ming features will take advantage OF
the opportunities offered by such fin
ishing to make 1t decorative and 30
distinguish her sport blouse from ALI
others. The white linen blouse might
be treated to q binding Of rose satin,
for instance. Vice versa, the white
satin would be decidedly fetching
bound In q colorful bit OF cretOnnc-
Also, II you want to go to the extra
trouble, you might cord or pipe your
binding Just by way Of emphasizing
1t; 1t makes an awfully smart finish.
There Is another practical way OF
treating the armhole Of q sleeveless
jacket and that Is q binding Of brafd>
the silky kind that gives as a bias
band might. On cotton and linen ma
terial q soft cotton braid can be used
In the same manner.