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Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-17
GREATEST BATTLE OF WAR IS NOW RAGING IN FRANCE ON A FRONT 65 MILES IN LENGTH
Enemy Succeeds ;n Crossing the Marne At One Point Bat Every,Uhere Else
 Is Either Held or Driuen Back
By Associated Press.

] By Associated Press.
 { They expected renewal of the Ger man offensive has begun and fierce battle is in progress on both sides of Rheims. To the west Germans by the pressure of large numbers were enabled to cross the Marne at sev- cral places. East of the city they have been held for the smallest of gains. There are two fronts, 65 miles 1 in length.
 Break and Run.
 WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE MARINE, July 15.-South- west of Jaulgonne this morning the Germans crossed the river with a rush and started to fight their way south. The Americans and French help up the advance so that two hours after the time the enemy had set for reaching his objective he was 9 miles away. While the fighting continued an American counter was organized. Artillery was hurried into position and concentrated heavy fire at short range When 1t ceased the American infantry dashed from cover and met the Boche The machine gunners moved forward, lying on the ground, and poured a stream of bullets into the enemy. The fierceness of the attack brought Germans up short. They would not face the steel, hesi- tating at first but finally broke and German attack definitely held up the Americans had driven them two and q half miles to the Marne.
 Still Hold Their Own.
 PARIS, July 15.-The Allied for ces continued to hold their own, ac- cording to the latest advices tonight.
 Hun Gains Are Small.
 LONDON, July l5.-The great German attack definielty held up the whole front cast of Rheims for five hours after it was launched. Accord ing to latest reports the only gains worth mentioning were in the neigh borhood of the SOusan road at Pou- nay where they succeeded in pene- trating about one and a half miles ot the narrow front. At both points the French strongly counter-attack- ed late in the morning. On the front west of Rheims the only important gain was crossing the Marne. It IS estimated that the Germans are using 7OO,OOO to SOO,000 men.
 Law Tells Commons.
 LONDON, July I5-Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor of the eXchequer, an nounced in the house of commons to- night that Americans had captured 900 or more prisoners south of the Marne, after driving back the enemy. He read the following: "The enemy attacked early iii the morning on a front of ninety kilometers, pretty even ly divided, east and west of Rheims. The city itself was not attacked. In the west they penetrated a front of thirty-six kilometers to an average depth of four to five kilometers. South of the Marne by a brilliant counter the Americans drove the en- crny back and took 1000 or more prisoners. East of Rheims the enemy has been heavily reRulsed and sui fered a complete check
 Counter Is Successful
 WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ! ON THE MARINE, July l5.-Ger- man prisoners captured in counter attack by the Americans at the bend on the Marne number between LULU and l.500 and include complete brigade staff. The fighting continues c~Sc-c~cco~c-co-oo> Mrs. Stephens had slept in it?'
 If1aft "
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-17


 while raging with equal ferocity on the right, where the French are re- ported to have delivered smashing | blow against the enemy on this sec i ton of the battlefront. It appears the German offensive, at least for the time being, IS badly shattered. The Americans now command the river front at its bend At the left of the bend the famous German Tenth di- 1 vision made repeated attempts all day to cross but all assaults Nwere smashed by the splendidly directed fire of American gunners. Not sim gle German had succeeded in getting beyond this point up to nine o'clock The Germans apparently have de- liberately attempted to shell several American hospitals near the Marne. Today a number of shells fell inter mittently a short distance away from the hospitals. No damage was done along this front. As far as the eye can see big guns are flashing and roaring tonight and the battle gives no sign of diminishing. American staff officers expect their position to be even more improved by morning.
 British Statemet.
 LONDON, July Is. - (OfficiaD Another British attack in the neigh borhood of Villers Bretonneaux ad- vanced our lines slightly. Three hun- dred and twenty-eight prisoners were captured at Ridgewood Sunday"
 Enemy Beaten Back
 WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE MARINE, July Is. - A strong American counter south ot the river bend completely upset the Germans who broke in retreat The Americans drove the Germans back all the way to the railway sklrting the Marne region, southwest of Jaug- one. which position IS now being held. Many prisoners were taken including majors, two captains and 4OO men, so far as counted. The French gem |. eral commanding the group of armies in this sector sent congratulatory letter to the American general com manding the forces which beat back the enemy.
 At five o'clock this evening the Germans were heavily shelling the Americans and were getting shell for shell The return fire seemed to be The Vaux district IS comparatively calm now.. On the right of the Americans heavy fighting is in progress. American machine gunners along the river assisted ma terially in breaking the early Boche plans for they struck to their posts and poured a deadly stream inteo the enemy. They only withdrew when their guns became so hot they could not fire. One group happened to be where the Germans were attempting to erect a bridge but their efforts proved fruitless as American bullets piled the dead on the opposite side of the river every time they attempt ed to cross.
 French Statement.
 PARIS, July 15. - (OfficiaD The German attack was launched at 4:SO this morning and continued through out the day on both sides of Rheims. Desperate engagements were fought in the region of Goully. Courthiezy and Vassy, south of the Marne, which the enemy succeeded in crossing at several points between Foshoy and Dormans. A spirited counter carried out by the Americans drove back on the right bank the enemy contingentS which had reached the right bank, southwest of Fusey. East of Rheims the enemy attacks hit against an ir- reducible defense and was unable to penetrate our lineS.'
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-17

Huns start big drive. Americans hold then. Battle rages on 50-mile front. Fighting west of Thierry is heaviest since March 2l. Yankees wait for infantry attack then pour hail of machine gun bullets into foe. British occupy Rem in northern Rus sia.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-17

German Socialists scofi at Berlin's peace talk and says sword rules.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-17

Mrs. Stephens had slept in ita'
 "I didn't notice"
 What did she say when you ask ed her about her diamonds and money"
 "She said she had all her diamonds and money" Did you tell her why you had arrested the men?"
 "I explained that we were holding them for investigation till we could learn that her jewelry and money
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Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-17

Paris hears violent artillery fire.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-17

U. s. will buy wheat to protect prices. Food administrator will pur- chase all grain shipped to it. Produce CTS or dealers can bill cars direct to it at any principal market.
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-17
Vickers Crcss-Examined

The witness was then turned over to Attorney Clark for cross-examina- tionu. He repeated that he had lived in Yavapai county 25 years.
 Most Of that time you were in the saloon business were you not?" ''I was a mere boy" was the reply. You knew Joe Stephens most of
Weekly journal-miner., 1918-07-17

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON THE MARINE, July l5.-Ger- man prisoners captured in counter attack by the Americans at the bend on the Marne number between l,OO and 1.500 and include complete brigade staff. The fighting continues
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-05-17

France makes this pinafore frock Of
blue satin with panels of chiffon back
and front and wide sash of blue satin
tied at back.
exceptionally valuable going over, but
there still seems to be much room
coming back, and the buyers have
learned to bring great quantities Of
clothes into the port as personal bag
gage, which helps matters.
Callot will not allow this, and, there
fore, the clothes from that house do
rot arrive until after most of the sea-
sonal fashions are settled in this coun-
try.
So, what Palm Beach is doing, we
know. The gown there shows the
slender silhouette, a prevalence OF
black and white worn separately or
together, the second introduction of
bingham and the experiment with the
calico of the Southern mills.
There is no return to lingerie gowns,
as was family promised, but there is
an overwhelming vote cast for jersey
In its artificial silk weave as well as
the thin wooden weave that looks like
mems underwear.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-05-17
LACE SEASON IS
QUITE PROBABLE
Palm Beach Has Already Started
to Wear -ChantilIy-Revived
for Dinner Gowns.
SLIM SILHOUETTE DOMINANT
Half DecoIletaue Is Considered Smart
New Egyptian Lustrous Cloth
Replaces Tissue - Wooden
Beads In Brilliant coIors.

New York.-Paris and Palm Beach
command the attention of those whose
fortunes are tied up in women's APP
parel. Paris is more important in a
large sense; Palm Beach In a small
er sense. It depends on the view
point.
Paris is exhibiting to the American
buyers the things that we will wear;
Palm Beach is exhibiting to society
and the fashion reporters those things
that were devised for us to wear as
long ago as the first of December.
Nearly all of the fashions that are
worn at Palm Beach have been sketch
ed and detailed, because they were
turned out by American dressmakers
through local inspiration or through
adaptation of early Wrench models
before or just after the Christmas sea-
son.
Therefore, a fashion writer states,
1t is more important to dip into the fu-
ture and recount what Paris has shown
to the American buyers. What is now
worn in Palm Beach we will undoubt-
eddy wear through the spring, but so
far, in a big season of that resort,
there is nothing of extraordinary orig
inality, and whatever is done has been
foretold and outlined.
The unusual cold, the extraordinary
delays in travelling and the impossi-
bility of getting ones trunks on time,
have contributed to a state of irrita-
ton at Palm Beach that one does not
associate with that land of lotus eat
ers and pleasure seekers.
1t has been the toss up with the
pleasure seekers as to whether 1t was
best to fight out the situation in the
North or go to the evil they knew
not of In the South, and the result has
divided the great mass of moneyed
people into two camps.
The same trouble that confronted
the pleasure seekers in going to Palm
Beach were added thereunto 100 per
cent for those who went to Paris to
represent our business firms and bring
back the allotment Of 1000 gowns,
which we consider a good showing in
this country.
Last fall this allotment fell short
by 500 gowns, and 1t is not easy to
say whether the buyer will do better
or worse this season. Cargo space is
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-05-17

Cornflower blue. deep pink plaids,
checks and touches Of crimson are
worn. None of these facts is new
to those who have watched the prog
ress of fashions since Christmas.
The Fashions in France.
In Paris, the buyers have not found
any astounding inspirations, but they
have been faced with enough that Is
new to realize that they a make a
persuasive appeal to women in the
spring. They also know that the sill
houette has been definitely changed.
Skirts are exceedingly narrow at
the hem and tucked under, to resemble
zouave trousers; panels of tulle and
of a new metallic Egyptian stuff are
used back and front to form this trou-
sered effect on a narrow skirt.
Girdles are wrapped around the
hips and waist, in Oriental form. The
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-05-17

France also shows this gown made
of siIvered tuIIe and lace dropped over
a short gray satin petticoat and topped
by a gray satin blouse, with short, tight
sleeves.
hips are not fitted to the figure, un-
less by one of these Oriental girdles.
While all the skirts are slender,
they give no evidence of being
stingily cut, that is, they do not out
line the figure by the sheer result of
scissors and seams. They show the
figure and attain attenuation by means
of drapery that is as difficult as it is
successful.
1t is not an easy skirt for the anna
teur, for the bungler or for the tailor
who is used to the hot iron, the
straight seam and the large needle.
The Kinds of Material Used.
Jersey cloth is lavishly shown by
every house in Paris. It has large
designs On it and sometimes 1t is bead
ed in circles and crescents.
The metal tissue with which we have
become so familiar, has been replaced
by a kind Of Egyptian stuff that is
very effective. The simmer of 1t is
obtained by some process similar to
the one used on the ribbons Of six
years ago.
The Thread Lace Dinner Gown.
The half decollete evening gown
continues as the dominant fashion.
We have not yet accepted it whole
heartedly in America, but a larger de-
gree of enthusiasm may be shown for
it when the informal social life of
spring and summer begins.
Black tulle, thread lace and lace
fiounces are constantly shown to the
American buyers in the new evening
gowns. The black tulle is embroider-
ed with roses and large, conspicuous
designs formed of silk thread and
beads.
Thread lace is revived in such a
fashion that one believes 1t was taken
from the shelves Of other years and
from the. trunks of other decades.
Palm Beach has already started to
wear Chantilly lace, and it is more
than probable that America will go
In for a lace season.
The ~dressmakers do not care for this
fashion as much as one would expect,
for they have to deal with the diff
cult problem of using their best cus
toners old laces. 1t is not a task
for a civil engineer to make flounces
into modern clothes, but such In ex-
pert seems to be necessary when one
is asked to turn berthas, old lace
frocks, scarfs and dolmans into a
gown that Is as modern-as tomorrow.
The moment one suggests ~iounces,
the average mind gets a quick vision
of fullness, of skirts that flare. but
this vision should be instantly ecllpsed
thing is scaEty and nothing allowed
to flare.
When lace founces are used today
they are put over slim foundations,
and they may soften a harsh out
line, but do not contribute much to its
width.
Black tulle gowns have these thread
lace founces on them and they are
draped over excessivel. narrow forms
of black satin, and If there Is any ten
dency on the part of the lace to fling
itself out in defiance of the new sill
houette, it is promptly suppressed by
a band of jet or embroidery which
tucks it under the hem of the lower
skirt and keeps 1t In order.
(Copyright, 1918. by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-05-17
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-13
Baseball Results
AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE 5. At Bostof-Boston 4, St Louis 1. At Philadelphia--Phila 3, Chi cago 5. At Cleveland-Clevel 2, Washing. ton S.
 NATIONAL LEAGUE At Pittsburg-Pittsburg 4. New York 2. At St. Louis-St Louis 4, Cincin. nati 5.
 Peter Sarghan is numbered among the arrivals in town.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-13
GERMAN PEACE MOVE BLOCKED
 ON ALL SIDES
Swiss Leader Rebukes German Ennis sary and Refuses to Act As Co., Between---Pope Appoints Day
 For Prayer For Peace

LONDON, May lO.--A new move in Germanv's new peace offensive recently attempted ill Switzerland cording the correspondent of the Daily Mail who se cured and forwarded his paper the entire story. This to have been carried by a representative of the German foreign oce who instructed get race offer to President Wilson through private citizen o neutral country.
 Carrying out these orders Professor Ludwig Oudde visited Professor Heron of Geneva close personal friend of President Wilson, and outlined the German ofe. which gnOmnOuSly turned down and he forced to Berlin and report his mission complete failure.
 Professor Quidde approached Mr. Heron and informed him that he representing the German foreign office de- crng that he to prepare for peace which could be arranged Heron would gobeween the and carry the German proposals Wilson, He said that Germany is willing grant Asace orraine autonomy with restored and that the allies pledge themselves wage no economic against Germany after the is ended The restoration of Belgium also proposed
 After hearing the offer in silence, Professor Heron ll dgnany refused dirty his hands with the saying America longer peace such you offer She in tends sweep the Augean Stables of Posdam before the end come. In dismssing the German emssary he declared that the Germans had unusual efronery ask him lay such rgamarole of and deceit before the American people.
 POPE SETS DAY FOR PRAYER
 ROME, May 1O-An announcement made from the Vatican today that the pope has issued special the entire world urging special prayers during St. Peters day. June 29 for the cessation of the evils tormentng humanity. He asks that every creed join prayer for the speedy ending of the conflict and the of peace
 since the conagration burst forth in Europe and which has spread the broad of the Atlantic and the violence of this struggle has for instant diminished
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-13
GOOD TIME HAD
 BY SOURDOUCHS

After the official run of ice had ceased those who were witnessing the event wended their way home ward satisfied with the day. For many hours the waters were clear of ice, and many thought that the main run was postponed until later date.
 The main run started shortly be- fore 10 o'clock, when nearly all the residents were at home. The cry of There she goes" soon brought most of the population down to see the sight, especially the cheechaco. The bridge was soon lined with spec tators watching the grandest sight on earth. Many interesting phases of the run were seen. great masses being rolled on edge as if play things, large chunks shooting up in the air and others been boosted on top of the larger pieces. A group of sourdoughs stationed on the. wa terfront had the time of their young lives stampeding the crowd from one side of the bridge to the other with their yells attracting attention to one thing or other, and the crowd never seemed to realize that they were playing the oldtime game of forward and back to the tune of the sourdough yell.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-13
YANKEE TROOPS
 TO BE GREETED
 BY LONDONERS

LONDON, May 10.-Tomorrow~ for the second time since America en- tered the war American troops un. der full arms will march through the city of London. Londoners will thus be given an opportunity to welcome the Yankee lads. The troops will parade in the streets be- fore King George at Buckingham palace.
 The line of march of tie Ameri- cans will include the very heart of London, and preparations for hand ling a large and enthusiastic crowd are being made. All of London will be on hand to give the boys from across the Atlantic a big hand.
 This will be the second time in history that foreign body of troops have entered the city bearing full arms. The former occasion was earlier in the war, when the first American detachment passing through England paraded the streets and the American Flag fioated from the staffs on the parliament building.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-13
SERIOUS TIMES
 AHEAD BRITISH
 STATES CURZON

LONDON, May 10.-In speech made before the Primrose league to- day Earl Curzon warns the English people that grave times are ahead for all the allies; that, though the British soldiers may have to give ground in some places, yet the Brit ish people should be encouraged by unity of the allies, the effort Am erica is putting forth and the in domitable spirit of the British peo- pie.
 The earl, who is the recognized leader of the government adherents in the house of lords and member of the British war council, was given a hearty reception by the Primrose league In part he said: We must look forward to discouraging fu- ture, at least temporarily. for it is to be expected that the British sol diers may have to retreat in some instances before the German assaults, bat we should take great encourage ment from the unity of command and the pooling of resources lately agreed upon by the allies. We should be cheered by the effort that Am erica is putting forth in this war and by the resolution and indomit- able spirit the British people as a whole have shown"
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-13
TITLE BATTLE
 FOR JULY 4TH
 IS ABANDONED

CHICAGO. May 1O.-Colonel J. c. Miller, the Oklahoma fight promoter who was manager of the proposed Fulton-Willard fight which was to have been held on July f. announced tonight that he had decided to with draw from the affair and call the fight off. He declared that he found public sentiment to be overwhelm- ingly against the match. and for this reason was abandoning his plans, although in so doing he stood to lose several thousand dollars.
 IL is probable that this will end the matter, although there is still a chance that Willard himself will at tempt to stage the bout if he can secure a suitable place. This was intimated several days ago. but not confirmed.
 There has been considerable diff. culty encountered in staging the big battle, which was to have been for the heavyweight championship title of the world For few days it was thought that it had been definitely decided to pull off the scrap at St, Paul or Minneapolis, but later events caused the abandonment Of this plan. Willard is said to have endeavored to secure permission to stage the combat in Nevada, but was informed by the governor of that state that he would not permit it anywhere in the state at any time, but that both of the heavies had his permission to go to France and fight the Huns at any time they might choose to enlist.
 Fight followers who were anxious to see the scrap, which promised to be the first real heavyweight bat. tie since Willard took the title from Johnson via the knockout route, are again up in the air. Neither Will lard nor Fulton have had any an nouncement to make reeal ding the abandonment of the plans.
 WILLARD SATISFIED
 CHICAGO, May Northampton Will lard stated tonight that he was satis- fled with the action of Colonel Mil Ter in withdrawing from the sched uled Fourth of July fight and de clared that he would abide by the decision of the manager. He also stated that he only re-entered the ring under the impression that the public demanded the fight, and since this has been disproven he agrees with Colonel Miller that it had best be abandoned
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-05-13
FRENCH SCHOOL
 CHILDREN MAKE
 TOUCHING GIFT

PARIS, May 10.-An official an nouncemcnt was made this evening that school children of France have raised 13,00O flancs which are to go for the provision for the first Am erican war orphans. Records show that 250,00O school children contrib uted their mites to this fund, which will be sent to America at once
 In order to show their apprecia- tion of the noble work which Am orleans are doing for the war or phans of France, some time ago a movement was started in French schools for a fund to provide for American war orphans. It was real ized that the French children could not hope to equal the gifts which Americans have made to them, but it was determined to show their ap- preciation in as striking manner as possible. Practically every public school in France contributed to the fund.