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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-04-19
WILL BASE QUOTAS ON
NUMBER IN CLASS ONE

Washington-The war departments
plan for basing draft quotas on the
number of reglstrants in Glass l in
stead of upon population was sustain
ed In the house after an all-day fight
over a resolution passed by the sen
the, authorizing the change. Oppon'
ents OF the plan championed an
amendment by Representative Schall-
onberger of Nebraska to base the quo
.as ON total registration and liability
TO service. which was defeated.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-04-19
TWO DIVISIONS o FARMY
GENERAL STAFF MERGED

Washington. -Consolidation of two
of the FIVE divisions OF the general
staff into a new department Of pur-
chases, storage and traffic, headed by
Major General Goethals as an assist.
ant chief of staff, was announced by
Major General March, chief Of staff.
The duties of director Of purchases.
heretofore performed by Brigadier
General Palmer Pierce, are now placed
under the new department and win
he performed by Col Hugh Johnson.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-04-19
Too Prosperous.

az see where country editor died
the other drr.'
"Whats remarkable about thatf
Country editors don't live forever"
"oute true; but the ptess dispatch
states TINT this man was a conspicuous
figure on the public square of his town
because he always wore silk hat ana
a frock coat"
"You can't tell me he was country
editor and nothing more. That fellow
must have owned stock In the village
bank."-Blrmingham Age-Herald
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-04-19

Colonel Roos,Nca nd his youngest
andson. Archibald BnIloch Noose
welt, ,Jr., photographed at the home OF
Thomas Lockwood In Boston, where
Mrs. Archie Roosevelt and her son
are staying until Captain Roosevelt re.
turns from France. 1t was the first
time the colonel had seen his new
grandson. He's n Roosevelt all over,
was the colonel's comment.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-04-19
MUCH IN LITTLE

A London tailor, awed by the dan
gers accompanying enemy raids, built
himself dugout In the basement OF
his store with bales of cloth. A war
Office official inspected It and declared
II absolutely bomb proof
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-04-19

David r. Burkey, Civil war vet
eran, aged eighty OF Philadelphia.
takes a 25-mlle hike for his daily ex-
ercise.
John Slorah, who has been waiting
for a hearing In the Saco tMe.) jail
has gained "a pounds In the Tires
months he has been there.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-04-19

Carrye-Are you sure you love mt
for myself alonef
Chester-Did you think l loved yor
for your motherf
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-04-19
Concerning Riches.

Riches" said Uncle Eben, 'hab
wings. De spendthrlft gifts a nasty
fall by tryin' to make 'em loop de loop
an do other no count tricks"
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-04-19
lest of a Man.

The test of :lan is In what he Is
able to do. Rhinestones sparkle but
they don't cut glass.-Milwaukee
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
HELL BOAT IS DAMAGED BY A
 FRENCH PLANE

PARIS, May 22 - The German sub marine U-39, which is accredited yith sinking the Lusitania, and which 1as entered Cartagcna, Spain, in da- naCad condition, was damaged in an ncounter with a French hydroaero- )lanc at Gibraltar. The submarine vas on patrol duty and was spotted by the French machine which dropped ombs. Several hts were made and the ubmarine was forced to sdbmerge and regained the surface with difficult v and was joined by second sub marine which accompanied it to Cart agena.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
BRUSH FIRE

A brush fire in an area several blocks square, south of the new mach me shops and round house, which was 9pproaching several residences, caused .hc fire alarm to be sounded about l o'clock today. Bremen went to the scene with shovels and found Lieut., Long with his soldiers, also railroad men working at beating out the fire. Many of the fircmen returned as their assistance was not required.
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RAID ON PARIS
 UNSUCCESSFUL;
 RAIDER DOWNED

PALS May % - Gern.an .viatoIs upSuc,essfully attempted 70 raid Paris ayt Lht but only 'e0chsd the sub urbs. 'Eree persons were killed in the , u.6 and a nan.5 De njuyed. There were ro aasualt'.s q f'a'is propc'. One German raider was brought down in flames the crew being burned to death.
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E ORG S

WITH THE AMERICANS May P - The American artillery early this morning launched sudden and terrific gas attack against the German positions in Gerecramp woods in the Foul sector Severe punishment was nfct ed upon the enemy but the extent is unknown
 deuge of American shells were fired in three terri fc waves where the Germans wre sleeping. The enemy was literally drenched with large quantity of poison gas within half an hour.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
TWO RAIDERS RESCUED

LONDON, May z2 Swedish steamer have rescued two German .erop,aucs Of the newest and largest type which were forced to land in the North See. 1t is believed that these machines took part in the raid on Lon aou ou Sunday and were forced later Co descend.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT

The pupils of the primary and sec ond grades of he Seward public school will give their entertainment for the benefit of the war fund of the Red Cross in the primary room at ? o'clock Friday afternoon There will be no admittance but free will offering vii be taken up. The program will Iast about an hour. The public is in- viited to attend this entertainmnet
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
SHIP LOST IN
 ICE OFF COAST
 CREW IS SAVED

PORTLAND, May 22 - Accord ing to a wireless dispatch from west eln Alaska. the Alaska Packers ship Tacoma sank after wrecked in the ice in Bering sea off the Ugashik river. 1t is reported that the crew and can nerymen aboard have been saved.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
A"E109U. 9AS
ALASKA YOUTHS .~ E@.E1 "A
 ....@ VI ' salGaG ~U GLI

E".., .... 2 Prcsi- H ..s aaHgod the bill G.. '..s, mn who '.u.. -. N...a age since ... ...... ..a #.i June 5th .. .. ... 10. .@ o..Eb.cs to u.. " . boards.
 ... .. nI wlI. be
 .,"
 .... a.. ...o Rico are . ... ..,..a .a.au ol re- .... c. N..a a....ng 2i years ... ... h.. .e. Registration ... ..... ...# nuoa will be
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TO BURN ALL
 FOOD KEEPING
 FROM GERMANS

LONDON, May p - An exasrera- ted poDulace is spiritedly opposing tn uthless methods of the Germans in ,athering food in the Ukraine district. Assemblies throughout Inc district nave decided to burn all provisions.
 Twenty thousand peasants attempt ln assembly at Kiev but were disper- sed by German troops. Thousands are attempting to flee. The country is starving. Germany is attempting to export all provisions to Germany.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
WILSON SIGNS
 SEDITION BILL

WASHINGTON, May g - Pres ident Wilson this afternoon signed the sedition measure passed by Congress The measure gives the government wide powers to punish disloyal acts and utterances.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
MOONEY MUST HANG

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22 - Thomas Mooney, on next Monday will be resenenced to hang for compHclty in murders resulting from the bomb explosion at the time of the Preparedness parade here in July 1916 The mo- ton asking for the removal of the death penalty and the setting aside of all previous court proceedings and grant
 ing new trial on the ground of wiful fraud mafeasance and nonfeasance in the office of the District Attorney was denied this morning the superior court by Judge Franklin A. Griffin.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
AMERICAN
 TANKER IS SENT DOWN

WASHINGTON, May 22 - The American tanker William Rockorfc. wa5 JorpaIocd in English waters on lay Us. Three men were lost. Eleven officers and 6l men were landed today .c.a.5ng to information received by 1o Navy Department.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
EREMEN MEET TONIGHT

The members of the Seward VoIunr .a.r lire Department will meet to- tigut at S o'clock in the Fire Hall. Chief Srcjc requests that all members attend. Refreshments will be served.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
RAILROAD MEM
 G5#E THROUGH
 FOR 0Lg Gu.o5

... local men of Inc transportation m.ay oi the government raI- .. received and "oAya ca..' late yes
 .-y ... .y.. ID So sg,u~. meeting ... station ... night a. o o'clock ... .a ... .ae.. &. the appointed .... luw.a.ar A. J. Melville told ...u.l ,.a p..ose O, the gathering .., so...a.un O. funds for the war
 .u c. ..e Eoa Cross. 1lr. Melville .uE Eu.. have 10 talk long nor very iu,- .e ve.. lw the men knew and ...o.y came through as the following u9se".ooa show. X. J. Melville SIC r. D. Antrim SI0, l.. l.. Swcck S5 H.. Nrwaau s5, O. l.. Anderson alo, J. sosre. ss, J. C. Pollock 9l0, x. D E.ue.m s5. r. Crawford @l0, r. Cas- .-I sIC. F. Johnson $5, H. Allen So, I. <gaus s5. B. Mi,,hen S5, J. D. Ever hard SJ. IL Richards 1T. A. Harm2u ..0.A.u. Taylor s25, J. C. Hutton alo n.J. Fisher s5, L G. Maitland Slo,
 Ewourg 21. J. r. Carlsn 50, C. l.. .u.uEy s5, L. Campbell. &5, and T..
 oo.sey $5.
 The total amount is S205.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
 a.a tBW
 #c te555 yssss 5 tss& . |@ & MV 4s sssrat-3J5asVV

.. YORK, l.ag Z2 r EalrTaEc .. ,.. -.e shipping Com announced today that fifty s... q. .. .Ec vii. ae put lu conn .. .u .e.g yards uca, month
 .... o..o j. on the point ot .a ". sId .'.. go.oN "and vi. .r... ... even seas with Am
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
ALASKA TED GROSS
 DAY !. 2a0o-A.0-.
 BY 60.E0.yo a.55.
..


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STEAMSHIP DONATES

Chairman Sexton received a cable ram this morning that the Alaska Steamship Co.,, had contributed $500 sa Stewards quota for the war fund of the Red Cross. The check was plac- I'd i'm the mail today.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22

NcN. y.."s.. ... -... . n'.. d,s.gua.H A... ..a Gro. 'ng bg Governor ...u... ..-.. ...n . ".u- ,.mato ......' ~. ". 1T. 4. way.
 Gov. U.... ... upon all toys. .... .. ...- rar m .r. ...... . ...aN. every .ru.. .... "..~ .a ... the Au. o.. -." ....# u. wue raru.o..-. .. -....- .. Gross day q, ! .." .... .r. ......... .. ... as .o.-.u,. u..... .. ..E 8 Te-f,oH. #as .r. in ... efforts o.au sr.. .. ....... .... oa- aru-,.. .
 Sm.u. .. ........
 ~l e ... . o.a. .. ,r.o--.... .n. -...... ...~....a. poHuca. ua social. ... B.. a....v the churches. ..e lodges ar. .-. Home Guards. 60 ben. ever. ..... .u ..s ..- r,u.rou. 1-o.e r..r,u.... .... ua" the women. for .1 ... ... n.- mar.v n. homo. u' ... ".. Cross.
 ~The w.... s.. .... a fixed ... amour. Il. .. . |. the terl.or. Chapters a.. .....n- ters of tu. Red g.... which .N. their allotment of s' p.. ..n... ..~ a. the inhabitants wt..u ..r iw.s...- ton. wi. b.n-.e.H -a. q. .n.0. os the territory. to D. '.... I. 1T. u..- toricaI Library mu ,m..." u. Juneau and a certified copy w"' H.s-" .. ... Presidou. or .sa Um..' -... . Presidcu. O., lho Society aa0 .ae See rctary of th. Interior
 The prcamJ.. .. .ae a.neauaio" by Gov. Rigs a B. follows:
 Alaska has eEc.eG.a n.r ....a .. enlistmcrts in the military su..yo.
 Alaska has exceeded hsr quota of Librty bonds.
 Alaska stands among .h. frs, ;. not the first, .u the purchase Q. war saving and thrift stamps
 Alaska has always responded na3.y to every war call sounded
 The people Of Alaska arc generous and true Americans, l"s.EoolE. Q. the natiouli.y of their birch.
 We are proud to aa called A.a.s."..
 We are now called upon once more to give, Co give to that rr,o-cs. O. al. charities - THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.
 We are called upon to give that our boys, our Alaska boys u France now, and in the future. may be looked after tenderly and efficiently in sickness and in health; that in ,kc field they may have those comforS not provided by military authority; that when wounded or i'll they may have devoted to them the highest surgical skill obtai0abIc in hospitals modern in all their apDi- ances; that the dying hours of those dear boys who are to give up their lives for you and for me, for yow children and my children, may be ouieted and comfortad, and that fol those who are are captured there may be supplied sustenance and methods of communication with their families ard loved ones;
 That. The families of soldiers and sailors may receive a helping hand 1T case of sickness or need;
 That, The hearts of the poor peasants of France, Belgium, Italy a03 Serws may oe gladdened by timely assistance in the upoailding of homes aevastntec
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
RUMORs OF yON RINDENBURG'S DEATH

LONDON May P - The rumor that Gen. von Hind enburg died recently has become current very generally among the enemy at the back according to prisoners Civilians in Germany also believe that the Hun is head The basis for the is unknown among the British the front.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
ARTILLERY FIGHTING NEAR A8IIENs

PARIS, May P - The official statement says that there is heavy arteryng which has become most violent southwest of Amiens.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
BRITISH ENTER GERMAN TRENCHES

LONDON, - The official statement says that the British have entered German trenches at two points south west of ATas Many prisoners and machine guns have been taken.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
wEATHER FORECAST

The weather forecast for tonight and tor, ,orrow is fair with fresh winds.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22

The Federal ranch, at the rear of the jail, has been a busy place today the gmaaa-r portion ot the ract having been fian.ra with potatoes. Lettuce, aus.e. Jects, onions, an, cauEtlo"- or vii, occupy several small beds.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
FIVE RAIDING
 AEROPLANE ON
 LONDON DOWNED

LONDON, May = -- IL is officially cporJed that five enemy acroplanes Which attempted the Sunday night aid upon London, Were downed and two others ale reported to have fallen l,0 tAc sea.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22
COMMITTEE. aT WORK

I.. I... cowuiwao ia 0n . a, ... D.u Go. drive ... o.- 0.# a. being u.s from .,.s. .. .ays. ... ..-...a .'ar. O. .ha com .... {. .a sexton a..a. aD. co- nation. ..'' D. .,s.aaa there, so do ..... f. .. ,...l upon Stewards
 .g and mus, 1a raised by Monday night.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22

n.c apianoa. church is being paint u on u., top of the cuEola to the
 ground. Tho reporter may be color .ua 1u. ln. trimmings appear to be in wM.a . roc. m green and the I0.. .r aa-s red.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22

The instructions for the call were received by Chairman Green, of the local board, from The men will be sent to Fort Liscum for as annocnced today that every effort will be
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22

made for steamer or launch to take the 51 men from Seward on the night of the Tenth As soon as the word o
 the call was known about the city steps were taken to give the boys good "send-off upon their departure
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-05-22

D ms m.D' NIIlg
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10

JOE BOEHL|NG WILL
TW|RL FOR SEM|-PRO
Famous Pitcher Decides to Stay Away
From American League Ball
This Year.

Joe Boehnng will remain in Rich
mond and pitch for DR. Parker's semi
pro team. the Battle Axe, this season
Boehling is now the property or
the Cleveland American league club,
but he won his high mark as mem =
Der OF the Washington Americans
when he ran long stretch of winning
games Boehling has decided that un =
der the existing circumstances he Will
remain al home this year and enter
busiess,
This acquisition will practically
round out the semi pro team. as the
only other player needed is an out
fielder. and DIR. Parker expects to land
one in a short time. The rest or the
PLAYERS already signed are men OF
high ability. and they will DOUBTLESS
make a great record in their games
with the camp and semi pro teams
this season.
The team practiced on Boulevard
field yesterday afternoon and all or
the men are expected 10 report. rms
will be the first official practice or
the field of this year. The men are eX-
pected to be ready for their contests
within a short time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
ALONG MAPLE PIN LANE

The Young Mems Shop team sur
prised everyone, including themselves
when they took three straight. from
the Duplex aggregation. They weer
simply in top form and swept every
thing before them. Every member of
the haberdashery crew turned in a
score of SOC or better. while the total
pins for the three games is about one
Of the best made this season on the
Palace alleys,
Bentley Cosby made desperate try
TO beat Rowley's COZ, and after MAX
ing an excellent beginning, the final
results indicated he was still twenty
eight naples shy OF the coveted mark.
His SIC score in the first game was
high for the evening, while the totals
for the three games of 577 was also
not touched.
For the DUPLEX Putze did the most
consistent work. Doc" Waldbauer
was not In his usual form. and did not
hit the big pins as he usually does
1t was his. last exhibition on the local
alleys this season.
The store:
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
HOW MUSIC IS USED
ON THE ITALIAN FRONT

At various points along the Italian
front not far from the firing line there
are being given concerts to the SOL
tdiers and We are told that the idea
or iginated with the supreme military
command. So much good has been
accomplished by these concerts that
an organisation has been effected TO
extend the concert arrangements. 1t
is said that already six wooden thea
ters have been erected. and the task
OF securing talent is being made easy
by the ready assistance of Italy's
foremost musicians and actors. AT
one OF the first concerts General
Capello himself was present.
The first programme took place in
one of these soldiers theaters right
opposite the Carso; the ruins of bonn
barded houses all around In view of
Austrian entertainments in all their
com plicated system. A variety ar
fist was singing favorite song when
an enemy aeropIane was sighted. She
continued unperturbed when the Ital-
ian aircraft chased away the untimely
intruder.
An account of these concerts has
reached the English press from Italy
and the following is an extract sent
these concerts soldiers who are en-
joying the customary rest after try
ing time ~ the trenches, come In
thousands TO find that relaxation and
recreation from nervous tension
which are vital necessity for the
preservation of the health of the
combatants. Not much drama or
| light comedy is given. Soldiers who
have just come out of the jaws of hell
do not want to SEQ the petty nothings
of everyday life. They want. and
get. light entertainment in the form
of farcical plays; something to laugh
at. and forget the misery of the past
and present. operate arias are oil
course the order of the day, seeing
that they form part and parcel OF
the Italian organism. Then certain
elements In the audiences crave for,
and get. the latest music-hall songs,
Famous actors recite in the diverse
dialects SO dear to the natives of the
different departments of the coun-
try. In their special instance a
hearty laugh. unbridled and unres-
trained, refreshes their tired. racked
nerves. better than . nights rest"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
dots" MILLER RECEIVES
HIS FIRST DECORATION

Johnny (Dots) Miller, formerly cap
tam of the ST. Louis Cardinals. who
Is now attached to the Eighty-third
company of marines at Paris island.
), C., has received HIS first military
decoration-the silver crossed guns OF
and expert rifieman
When he established the monthly
shooting record at the Paris Island
rife range on February %. Johnny
proved that he was as capable of put
ting steel covered rife balls right in
the center OF a. bulls eye as he was
in throwing the pill" TO bases. Mil
Ter registered score of 2S9 points
out OF a possible 500. shooting on 600,
400, 500 and 1,o0o-yard ranges.
"A fellow can't help but shoot
straight. If he pays strict attention to
his coach's instruction" says Miller.
He is rapidly developing into one OF
those double listed. scrapping SOL
diers of the sea- and says it's a great
life.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-10
MAJOR CASSATT GIVES
UP HIS RACING STABLES

New York, March 9.-~Major Ed
ward g. Cassatt. member of the
Jockey club and one OF the most en-
thusiastic of turfmen and breeders,
has decided to sell out both his racing
stable and his thorough bred breeding
establishment. This decision was
reached on account OF the military
demands on the time OF Major Cas-
satt.
For several years Major Cassatt has
bred his horses at the Chesterbrook
farm near Berwyn, Pa. and his faith
err before him. the late A. j. Cassatt
raced one of the most famous OF Amer
lean stables. When Major Cassatt
went into racing and breeding seri-
ously he purchased the good English
stallion, Aeronaut, that raced with
success over the American tracks.