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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
POINT
 IN BIG BATTLE
 BEING REACHED
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 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 15.- The war departments weekly review of the war situation says that the turning point in the big battle on the western front is being reached It says that the Germans have failed completely in accomplishing its pur- pose of breaking through the allied defenses, and they will soon be fore ed to resume the old system of trench fighting.
 It declares that the enemy is wag- ing battle of annihilation and fight ing to exterminate the British ar mies, and for this reason the ter rain conquered by the enemy counts for very little. The department is optimistic in its views and declares that there is no real danger to the allied forces now. The department looks forward to more severe fight. ing, but is confident that the lines will hold and that the allied forces will shortly be in a position to launch a vigorous counter attack at some point which the enemy has robbed of men to fill up the depleted divi- sions used in the northern fighting. Buy a Liberty Bond.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22

shows that the Geodetc Survey has had only $4OOOOO spend in its work in Alaskan waters during the past fifty years declares that it is due only the people of the territory itself but the people of the naton that the be given sufficiently large to thoroughly chart the line of the territory and map out the arbors Many of these harbors declares the bulletin uneqaed anywhere and would be valuable assets the country if they developed properly.
 This is Aaska's greatest need, says the Survey. War should be allowed delay the preparation for this work Neglect of has already heavily In the twenty years PA American vessels have been lost in Alaskan ter and of these disasters could have been avered if the waters had been adequately charted Increasing traf
 c it is declared will suffer and the losses grow larger with each succeeding year until these chared and the coasts patted Delegate Suzer is coope rating with the Survey people in this work and using every effort to funds with which to carry the work this year.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
AMERICANS WIN
 FRENCH PRAISE
 IN HARD FIGHT
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 WITH THE FRENCH ARMY, Apr. 15.-Orders of the day issued this morning by the French commander commend the brilliant work of the American troops in the stiff fighting participated in by them last Friday in Brule Wood. In this engagement the American infantrymen took part in the first serious attack made by the enemy against this portion of the western front since Americas entry into the war.
 The Germans attacked the French positions in considerable force and were exerting great pressure. To relieve this, the Americans launched a severe counter attack which forced the Germans to withdraw. Later the Germans attacked the American po- sitions and entered a section of the American front trench from which they were elected by an American counter stroke.
 The fighting was sanguinary, and the Americans did fearful execution. The enemy retired leaving the ground covered with dead.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
CZERNlN FORCED OUT OF
 AUSTRIAN POST
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 AMSTERDAM, April 15.-A Vienna dispatch received here this morning states that Count Czernin, the Aus tro-Hungarian foreign minister, has presented his resignation to the em. peror, who. immediately accepted it. Count Czernin, however, has been entrusted with the conduct of for. eign affairs until his successor has been appointed.
 The recent publication by France of a futile peace appeal made by Emperor Charles of Austria to the French government for peace nego. tiations and the efforts of Austria to satisfy the German military high command and explain the letter to the German government are prob ably the most potent influences in causing the resignation.
 Count Czernin was Austrias repre-. sentative at the Brest Litovsk peace conferences and made several efforts to induce the allies to entertain German proposals for peace.
 ATTACK CHARLES
 AMSTERDAM, April 15.-The reve lation of the effort of Austria to make peace with France has aroused the ire of the German government and the German press, inspired by the authorities, is severely criticis ing the young ruler of the Austrians
 According to Count von Reventlow chief editorial writer for the Berlin Tages Zeitung. the German reich stag has just adopted a resolution against annexations or indemnities solely because of the influence of Emperor Charles of Austria. Re ventlow, continuing the campaign against Charles, says at secret ses sion of the reichstag letter from Count Czernin to Charles said: Aus tria wants, and in any event must have, peace by the winter of 1917.' The Zeitung protests against Emper or Charles being permitted to med dle in German affairs any longer.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
JUG PREACHER
 FOR SEDITI0N

AMARILLO. Texas, April 15.-J. G. Klein, German Methodist evan. gelist, was tonight lodged in the local federal jail in default of bail in the amounx of $1,OOO. He is charged with having baptized an in. fant in the name of Kaiser Wilhelm and to have made seditious utter. ances.
 When it became known in what manner the christening was made, Klein had narrow escape from mob violence. A large crowd at. tempted to take him before the fed eral officials could make the arrest, but were disappointed. Klein was unable to find reputable man who was willing to sign his bond.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
STATE CONTROL
 FOR FISHERIES
 OF CALIFORNIA
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 SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 15.- The California state food adminis- tration today assumed control of the deep sea fishing industry of the state. This action was taken under the authorization of the national food administration.
 The state administration has only limited authority to act It is not empowered to establish prices. but will begin a sweeping investigation which is expected to effect down ward revision of all fish prices. There have been many complaints registered over the increasing cost of fish on the local markets, and in other sections similar complaints have been made.
 These complaints have caused the national food administration to insti, gate an investigation of the reasons for this action. and if the increases are found to be unjustfied and no voluntary reductions are made, the national administration will probably fix all prices.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
SENATOR STONE
 PASSES BEYOND
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 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 15.- Senator William Joel Stone. of Mis- souri, died here yesterday follow ing a stroke of paralysis last Wed nesday. The end was not unex- pected, as the physicians had prac- tically abandoned hope for his recov- cry since last Friday. Senator Stone was 70 years of age.
 He was born in Madison county, Ky, in 1848, but spent most of his life in Missouri, living most of the time at Nevada, Mo, where his body will be taken for burial. He was active in politics for almost half q century, and represented Missouri in the lower house of the national leg islature for many years. afterwards being governor of his state. He was elected to the United States senate in 1903 and was reelected in 1909 and 1915.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
EARLY BREAKUP NOW PREDICTED BY DAWSONITES
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DAWSON, Y. T., April 15.-The spring thaw has set in here with full force, and it is believed that the breakup will occur here between May 2 and May 12. An abundance of spring water is anticipated on ac- count of the heaviest snowfall in the history of the Yukon.
 This plentitude of water assures a big cleanup in the spring from win. ter dumps and hydraulic mining. A good season is expected by all local business men. Dawson now has twenty-four hours of daylight, and the snow is rapidly disappearing.
 On all sides can be seen prepara. tions for the coming season. In a few more days the trails will be practically gone. The clear, warm days are rapidly melting the snow in all sections.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22

in Colorado. One saved his. money and decided he would go back to Italy to see his old mother. The pair went to Denver where they separat- ed. Upon reaching Italy the home sick one of the two decided he would stay while. He did; then the war came on and he was taken into the army. Later brother number two enlisted in the American army and so they met here.
 After talking two minutes they dis covered that the Italian soldier was attached to unit doing some work not five miles from the American soldiers billet. The Italian soldier had permission to be absent fSr the afternoon. The American soldier got a similar permission on the spot and the pair disappeared arm in arm.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
GERMAN TROOPS
 IN HELSINCFORS
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 BERLIN. April 15.-Oficial-The war office announced tonight that a German armed force accompanied by a naval detachment has entered Hel- singfors, the great Finnish fortres at the entrance to the Gulf of Fin land, and taken possession of the city. Helsingfors is the capital of Finland.
 This city has been held by the Red forces since the revolution against the newly organized repub lie. which declared it's independence of the Russian government. The cause of the Reds is conceded by their leaders to be hopelessly lost
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
ALASKAN MINER
 NOT MURDERED
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 SEDRO WOOLLEY, April 15.-- A coroner's jury today found that Fred Laubner. an Alaskan mining man, came to his death from wounds inflicted by himself. Laubner was found dead on the banks of the Ska git on March 30 last with his throat cut and blood.stained knife in his hand.
 At the time 1t was thought that he might possibly be the victim of foul play, but an investigation by the county authori s proves that he comm tied suicide as the result of worries following unfortunate in.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
ANDES CROSSED
 BY LONE FLYER
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 BUENOS AIRES, April 15-The first crossing of the Andes noun tains by airplane was made today by Lieutenant Condelaria, of the Ar genuine army. The aviator flew ap- proximately 180 kilometers at a height of 10000 feet. The feat of the Argentine aviator is considered remarkable on account of the natur- al difficulties which had to be con- tended with. Many former attempts have been made by aviators of all nationalities, but the treacherous air currents and other problems have heretofore proven too much for the flyers.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
TRAINING SAMMlES TO
 SING MARCHING SONGS
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 CAMP LEWIS, Wn., April 15.- Twelve thousand men are to be trained here as unit in the singing army. Marching songs. under Robt l. Lloyd. camp singing director. will be taught the men selected for this unit. Lloyd was assigned to CamI Lewis by the war departments com mission on training camp activities This training has been strongly urg ed by General Pershing and other noted American leaders.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
RED CROSS FUND STARTED
 BY THE SIGNAL CORPS BOYS

For the purpose of aiding in the funding movement for the Red Cross. the members of the signal corps who are located at the Fairbanks office have placed a box bearing the cross emblem on the counter in which may be deposited the "chicken feed" which usually accrues to the patron when sending messages. It has been the usual custom to place the small change in some fund when left by a message sender. and the boys are arranging for 1t all to go where 1t will do the most good-hence the bank" ...
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
RECEIVES
 GERMAN BULLET
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OYSTER BAY, N. Y, April 15.- Colonel Roosevelt today received a package containing the bullet which wounded his son Archie during an engagement between the American troops and the Germans on the west ern front. In letter sent with the bullet Major Roosevelt stated that he was progressing nicely and would soon be in condition to return to his command in the trenches.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
STOCKYARDS ARE
 SWEPT BY BLAZE
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TORONTO. Ont, April 15.-Fire of an unknown origin swept the stock. yards in West Toronto tonight, caus- ing damages which are now esti- mated at $1.000,O0O and which may prove to be even larger. The en- tire fire department of the city was called out to check the flames be- fore the great packing plants were completely destroyed. Plans for re- building the burnt area are already under headway.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22

vestments. Laubner was a pioneer Alaskan, and the town of Seward is located where he first took up 8 homestead. He was interested in . number of Alaskan mines.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
CE0DETC SURVEY ASKS LARGE
 APPROPRIATIONS TO COMPLETE
 CHARTINC OF ALASKAN WATERS
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WASHINGTON, D. C. April 15.-In bulletin issued today the Coast Geodetc Survey calls the attention of gress to the need for additional surveys for the protection of the gaeways to Alaska and urges that legislation be acted asked for by Delegate Suzer that these can be made this year.
 The bulletin declares that the necessary protection can be given only by adequate and harbor charing It
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
SPY ACTIVITIES
 ARE 0VERPLAYED

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 15.- In a letter written to Representative Currie, of Michigan, Attorney Gen. eral Gregory declares that reports of enemy alien activities have been grossly exaggerated and have unnec- essarily excited the country. He also decalres that the report of the National Board of Fire Underwrit- CTS shows that during the past year not one fire was clearly shown to have been the work of alien enemies.
 The letter of the attorney general was a reply to a communication sent him by Representative Currie in which it was stated that there was a strong feeling prevalent throughout the country that the United States government has been entirely too lenient in dealing with enemy alien activities.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22

DALLAS. Texas. April 15.-The days of the good old west are gone. Texas has practically gone dry.
 Saloons in practically all Texan towns of more than 5000 population closed their doors at midnight as the result of state law which pro- hibits the sale of any alcoholic liquor within ten miles of any army camp. This includes almost every large city in the state. There were few towns of 5000 population or less which were not dry prior to the new law.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
NAVAL COLLIER
 MISSING; SHIPS
 MAKING SEARCH
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 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 15.- Following the announcement made yesterday by the navy department that the naval collier Cyclops was missing, orders were today sent to all American ships to make great efforts to locate the vessel. The Cy- clops has been overdue from South American waters for more than a month.
 The absolute disappearance of the collier has greatly mystified the navy officials. The fact that it has not been heard from or spoken to in more than a month adds to the mystery, especially as the vessel is equipped with 8 powerful radio ap- paratus with which it was able to communicate at long distances. It is believed that had any accident hap pened to the vessel. even though it had been serious, there would have been time for the wireless to have sent out calls for assistance.
 It is suggested here that it is pos sible that German agents succeeded in boarding the vessel at way port and by a surprise attack overpow- cred the crew and took possession of the ship. This, 1t is pointed out. is practically the only plausible ex- planation for the silence of the radio apparatus aboard.
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
SEARCH EXTENDED

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 15- Secretary Daniels tonight ordered ad- ditional fast scout vessels detailed for work searching for the collier Cyclops. The searching vessels will quarter every rod of the route and visit scores of islands in that DOT tion of the seas.
 It was announced tonight that the Cyclops left Barbadoes March last. There has been no report of any hurricane in that district. If the vessel was destroyed by an explo- sion there has been no wreckage found in evidence of the fact.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-04-22
GERMAN REPORT

BERLIN, April 15-O Oficia-The war office announces tonight that strong enemy lines northeast of Wuverghem were today taken by storm after several days continuous assaults The German forces have complete control of the British former positions in this region now The battle along the northern leg of the salient continues in full strength
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-04-06

Try Principe de Lees cigar for an
after-dinner smoke. Union made.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-04-06
WIN-THE-WAR SPIRIT IN LETTERS

"See that a win-the-war spirit
gets into your business letters" is the
slogan of a movement launched last
week by the department of commerce
to remind business men that the
everyday business letter is a most eff
fective instrument for creating conf
dence in the governments war poll
cies and for inspiring others with the
determination to see the war thru at
any cost.
"The idea was first brought forward
in connection with American business
letters to foreign countries" said Sec
retary Redfield. "The volume of our
foreign business mail is very large.
1t reaches firms in all but the enemy
countries. For the most part it is
read by those who are for US, but
you may be sure that it reaches many
who doubt our success and many who
are at heart against US. / am sure
that every foreign business man who
opens an American letter is quick to
detect even the slightest indication of
the writer's feelings on the conduct
of the war and its outcome.
at is of the utmost Importance
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-04-06
A LEADER FOR WORKINGMEN
By THE REV. CHARLES sTELzLE.

Nineteen centuries ago PLATE
looked into the pale face of Cali
lean and asked: cart thou a king,
them"
Today there is not a ruler in the
civilized world but what would an
swer for Christ: "Yea, he is King"
If any ruler should deliberately at
tempt to dishonor Christ's name, or
prohibit the homage which men uni
versally accord Him, there would be
a rebellion thruout His domain, which
neither courts nor armies could sup
press.
No legislator, no man in authority
in any capacity, dares put himself in
open hostility to the rule of Christ.
To what must this marvellous power
be attributed? Napoleon has given
us a cue. Exiled at st. Helena, he
turned one day to General Bertrand
and said: 81 know men, and / tell you
that Jesus is not a mere man. Be-
tween Him and whoever else in all the
world, there are no possible terms
of comparison. Alexander, Caesar,
Charlemange and myself founded en-
pires, but upon what did we rest the
success of our genius? Upon force.
Jesus alone founded His empire upon
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-04-06

therefore that the American business
letters breathe confidence in every
line. If the manufacturer or export
er feels that he has a just grievance
against restrictions imposed on his
trade, by all means let him go right
to headquarters and register as en-
phatic complaint as he feels is justi-
fed But he certainly should not
carry the matter into his business let
ters. 1t is sure to create an entirely
erroneous impression in some minds.
Let the American business man
make known TO the whole world that
he is for this war and that he is GO
ing to see it thru, regardless of in
convenience, loss of trade, loss of
money, or anything else. Every man
ufacturer ought to be fearless in ex-
pressing his sentiments even tho he
may be writing to a concern whose
sympathies he may suspect are not
wholly with us. Don't give a foreign
concern the idea that you are apollo
gizing or that you are chatting under
them. Spread the impression the alb
solutely correct impression, that over
here we are backing this war unquali-
fiedly."
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-04-06
The Open Forum
Editor The Bulletin:

Editor The Bulletin:
Permit me to use some space in
your valuable paper to protest against
some of the things that affect the
workers.
| believe any concern that will COM
pei their employees to slave for star
walton wages ought to be put off the
earth. How can any man who has
toiled in his time of life ever have
such a thought even to make those un-
der him share such fate ? only hope a
law will be created that will give the
mayor in any town, when strikes oc-
cur, the power to demand of the en-
ployer settlement, or otherwise he
be made to turn over his establish
ment and have the city run it until
an agreement is reached, and the set
tlement should be signed and be bind
ing.
How can a poor family live at the
high price of everything today, and
those high prices are really not neces-
sary? You cannot blame the workers
for striking. That's the only weapon
they have.
| don't believe in the destruction of
property. The workers can win with
out destroying property. In this
twentieth century l would very much
like to see that no other man take
strikers place. Let the strike breaker
look deep down in his heart and con-
slider what is good for his future
There might come a time when the
other fellow would do likewise Stay
away and let that scoundrel boss
take his medicine. Any time in life
you are certainly worth something to
any employer, and l hope that the time
will come when anyone who resorts to
slavish methods with their employees
that there will be a remedy for such
men or women and that they will be
wiped off the earth.
We find the old saying of the great
est Snowman that ever lived, P T.
Barnum, "Give the American people
all the humbug you promised and they
certainly will call again." to be true.
And those men today who have the
nerve to preach and get the money are
doing no good to anyone but them
selves. Let every human being do as
they choose while they live, so long
as he is honorable and cares for those
who depend upon him. That is all
we need be. Men of means have al
ways made degradation in this world,
and think only of themselves and their
homes. You should be cursed to ever
Iiy " nuHlple Ihe working people OF
the world. The quicker man found
to be tyrant and who likes to choke
the life out of his employees is sent
to the junk pile, the better it will be
for the rest of mankind. | only hope
that any man who wants child labor
and makes the dear beloved women
of our land work for a few dollars
and who makes the remark that has
been made in some establishments by
the heads of the concerns to the
women who were seeking employment,
is eliminated from our business life.
OLD RELIABLE SOL.