The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-06-17
STRONG RESISTANCE OF ALLIES
 CHECKED ENEMY AT ALL POINTS

strategic importance and in many being held but la short while.
 Near the Disc river the Germans made slight pro- the left wing of the battlefront toward Compegne
 This gain made by the Teutons very small and they momenary danger of having their steps While the Teuon abored their way down the Ose the French advanced their positions the other wing Mery. Starting MeComa, miles from Conpegne, the French troops made general forward movement
 A later report that the German forces which crossed the Matz south of Noyon held their positions but brief period the French troops in strong counter urling the enemy back the north bank of the river The enemy advance toward Compegne completely checked West of the Disc river the Germans halted in making an advance along the line between the river and Soissons The Teutos made determined effort gain ground the Aronde river but effectively checked by the stub born resistance of the allies. The Germans virtually standstill along the entire front being practically unable make any gains retain for any length of time the advances that have been made.
 BERLIN'S CLAIMS
 BERLIN, June -Ofcial-Severa strong French attacks along the front extending south from Roye east of ontdder Estrees St. Denis have been repused by the German troops The German forces retaining all ground taken by them along this front despite the e forts ot the French to recapture it.
 The number of prisoners taken in this offensive between Montdidier and Noyon amounts to 15OOO The Germans have captured 5O guns of various sizes and descriptions In report to the German office ad ntted that the French have captured German guns
 FRENCH STRIKE HEAVY COUNTER
 PARIS, June 13.-Striking heavy blow at the large body of Germans which had been advancing the wing or the new QOWn the west bank Of the Ose the French troops hurled the enemy back the north bank of the Maz river Before the strong attack of the French the Germans had po sitons that easily defended.
 To the southwest of Soissons violent cobats continue rage between the Asne river and the Vilers Coere forest The allied troops along this line effectively holding the enemy in check Reckessy trlstng forward their troops the enemy progressed far the ravne of Laboraine and North of Cutry.
 Along the Marne front the Germans ferociously at tackled the held by the Americans between Bour esches and Beeau wood Maintaining their reputation of being first class fighting the Americans broke up the heavy assault of the enemy ncting very heavy losses The Americans in this sector holding all gains that have been made by them. After hours of the violent fight ng the Germans obtained foothold in Laverisine and Sepierreaige This gain is being bitterly disputed and is probable that the enemy will have to retire within short time.
 BRITISH AVIATORS BUSY
 LONDON June 13-Oficial-In a series of brillian, lair engagements the British flying squadrons have destroyed Is enemy machines This loss inflicted the Germans very slight to the British planes as only one of the flyers reported as missing.
 Southwest of Morris and about 15 miles southwest of Npres the British last night advanced their lines short distance the Flanders front The French troops stationed along this front carried forward in which they successful in making advance. Several prs- captured in these attacks by the allied forces In practically all local attacks in this region the allies have met with and have improved their positions vari OuS times The Germans conducting attacks of in the region of Morris