davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
UPSET GERMAN PLANS

WASHINGTON, April 7. The French and British tenacity in hold ing their lines against, the massed attacks of powerful German forces has upset the ambitious plans o' the Germans high in command, says the War Department Review of the incidents of the week concluded with advices received Sunday.
 The review continues that the enc my is determined to get success al any cost. The Germans are throw ing great masses Of fresh troops in to the offensive in an effort to SC cure limited objectives. Because oi their tactics in not considering the cost to man power it is expected the outcome will remain uncertain for some time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
IS CAUSING CONCERN.

Washington April 5. The landing of British and Japanese troops at Vladlvos- tok and the official objection to the move by the Bolshevi- ki government, promise to cause the State Department some concern.
 When the occupation of Siberia by the Japanese was proposed recently, this gov-. ernment assumed the atti-. tude of hands off policy. The Russian Soviet Council announces that 1t intends to- protest to the United States against the action.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
An Official Review.

WASHINGTON, April 8. The War Departments review today says the Allies have improved the situ- ation in Picardy plains. It says the Allies are operating efficiently under Gen. Foch, supreme command CT. and are holding the Germans ln check. It says the German planning is offset by the stubbornness. Of the resistance on the part of the Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
Bodies Strew the Ground.

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY, April 8.-The Germans used 20 d. visions the last four days in an ef- fort to break the French line and reach the railway from Amiens and Wonde Minul.
 The French resistance checked all German attacks. The Germans have obtained insignificant results, when the number of Germans hurl- ed against the French are consider ed. The German troops engaged outnumber the French three to one,
 The Germans attacked unsuc- cessfully and repeatedly at Mont Renaud near Noyon Saturday
 The ground is strewn with the German dead.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
PARIS ADViCES

PARIS, April 7.-The Germans last night renewed their attacks on the French in the region of Chauney and Barisis on the Cise front, where the French earlier had withdrawn to prepared positions west Of Noyon. The German detachment which gain ed a footnoId in the French advanc ed line was Istsr elected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
Checked at Most Points.

DATELESS, q p. m.).-Checked at most points along the line from Arras to Couchy by the Allies lines the Germans are still apparently trying to find weak spot. So far the Teutons have been repulsed along the western leg of their sa- lient in Chauney, Couchy and La Fene triangle. Along the Disc riv- CT the French returned to higher ground. Correspondents say the Germans are preparing an attack towards Amiens.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
Word From Hindenburg.

AMSTERDAM, April 8. = Karl Rosner, war correspondent for the Berlin Lokal Anzeiger, says Gen. von Hindenburg in report to the Kaiser March 20th, the first day when the present battle begun, re- marked that i've must wait. The battle is living thing. We must allow time for everything to nia- ture. Our plan is devised on a great scale. Our work will be effective, it requires only time
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
Attack Is Indicated.

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY, April 8. (1O a. m ).-There is re- ported intense artillery action at va rious points on the British battle front north of scrape and south ot Somme.
 The Germans are bombarding heavily, such as heretofore has al ways indicated an impending at tack. However, there has been nc infantry action as yet.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
Declares That If They Con- tinue as He Saw Them Fight, Huns Good
 as Whipped.
POLAND TO BE FREE
Prince Says When It Is American Flag Will Float Over All
 Buildings.

BOSTON, April S.--Prince Poniat- owski. memebr of the Polish War Mission. said today if the Americans keep fighting the way he saw them fighting in France two months ago, ,he Germans were as good as beaten
 He declared that the Poles wanted their country back and that they were going to recover it. He said when they do, the American Flag will float next to the Polish flag over all public buildings.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
EXPLOSION OF
 GERMAN CANNON
 OF LONG RANGE

PARIS, April S.-Long range bonn bardment of Paris was resumed at 3:30 Sunday. No casualties have been reported. A previous report that one of the German long range guns had exploded March 25th, and killed ten men has been confirmed
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
WARSHIPS BLOWN UP.

Washington, April 5. Russian warships sunk by their commanders off Finland to keep them from falling in to the hands of the Germans as reported several days ago, were blown up after the Ger
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
GERMAN PLANS ARE UPSET BY
 ALLIES NERVE The Germans Have Failed to Obtain Their Ob- iectives on Western
 Front. YANKEES REPULSE HUN Sunday Advices of the Fighting Shows That Little Progress Made
 by Teutons.
YANKEES REPULSE HUN

LONDON, April 7. - The British launched a successful counter attack Saturday on Aveluy Wood on the west side of the Ancre river. North of Albert the British recaptured all of their former positions. The Ger man attack opposite Albert was re- pulsed. Another German attack to the south of hebaierne was broken up by the British artillery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
SHELLS TRAVEL EIGHTY MILES
 IN FEW MINUTES
The German Long Range Gun Resembles a Great Gray Crane Says
 Observers.

AMSTERDAM, April Son March 23rd the Kaiser inspected the gun with which the Germans have been bombarding Paris. Correspondents say the gun looks more like an enor nous gray crane than real gun They say it is able to throw shell so miles and requires 1S3 seconds for the shell 10 reach Paris after leaving the gun.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
SCHOONER BANGOR IS RE-FITTED AND
 SAILS WITH LUMBER

SEATTLE, April S.-The schooner Bangor, formerly used as barge iD the Alaska service for the past three years, has been refitted as a full rigged schooner to take on load of lumber for the Oriental run.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
COMMISSIONS
 OF RESERVES
 TO BE REVOKED

WASHINGTON April s-Surgeon General Gorgas has undertaken to eliminate from the Army medical branch all men unqualified for ac tive service. It is estimated that 1,500 reserve commissions will be revoked
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
RIGGS IS CON FIRM ED
AMERICANS POUR OVER THE TOP AND DRIVE OUT
 GERMANS FROM TRENCHES

that the enemy is preparing for an- other attack on large scale. It says some of the German positions are in territory over which 1t is impossible to move large guns. The correspondent adds that the Brit ish are confident of repulsing all German attacks ill the direction of Amiens.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
GROUND GLASS IS DISCOVERED
 IN TROOP FOOD
Nine Different Articles of Food at Camp Travis Found to Contain
 Fine Glass.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April s. - Military officials announce having Sc cured proof of the presence of ground glass in nine different articles of food in the shipping division of the comissary at Camp Travis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
PASSENGERS ON
 STEAMER ALASKA
 BOUND FOR JUNEAU

SEATTLE, April S.-The steamer Alaska sail at 9 q. m. for Alaska with the following passengers for Juneau: E. P. Dudden. who will in stall a new cannery; Ester Hawley, Mrs. w. Vanwell and baby, T. Con uau, and Mrs B. Hogan.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
BRITISH ALSO LAND.

Washington, April 5. The British and Japanese have landed forces at Vladi- vostok, to protect Allied in- terests in the far east from German agents.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
Made Small Gains.

LONDON, April 8. @ a. m.).- The British last night made a small advance on the south bank of the Somme, says an official war bulletin.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
SERVICES TOMORROW
 OVER REMAINS OF
 A FORMER ALASKAN

SEATTLE. April 5.-The funeral services over the remains of Fred Laubner, former resident of Sew ard, win be held tomorrow under the auspices of the Elks. of which he was a member.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
STOCK QUOTATIONS

tNEW YORK. April S.-Al- aska Gold closed today at Is. American Zinc at 1878. Butte & Superior at 20 bid. Chino at AIS.
 Ray at 24A.
 Utah Copper at 797s.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
BRITISH GET AIR MACHINES
 OF THE BOOBIES Destroy 32 Hun Aerop|anes in One Day and Put ii Others Out of
 Commission. ARE MANY AIR BATTLES Indications of the Activity on the Part of the
 Allies Over Hun
 Lines.
ARE MANY AIR BATTLES

LONDON, April s. - Thirty-two German airplanes were downed Sat urday, and eleven others were dis abled, according to an official bulle tin issued Sunday by the War Of flee Sixteen British machines are unaccounted for Some of these it is thought have been forced to land owing to adverse weather conditions
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
AMERICANS SPEEDING UP TRANSFORMATION
 OF TROOPS OVERSEAS

Washington April 8. Transportation of the Amer ican troops to France is proceeding at an accelerat- ed rate, brought about by speeding up measures 'ta- kent after the battle of Pi- cardy. Secretary Crowell gave out this statement to- day, but furnished no de- tails.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
TWO ATTACKS EXPELLED

LONDON, April 7.-There is no resumption of heavy fighting on the British front, according to a report received from Gen. Haig. He says the Germans started two attacks at Blucuquoy and were repulsed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
GERMANS CLAIM SUCCESS

BERLIN, April 7. = An official German war bulletin says on the southern bank of the Disc river the Germans have won fresh successes. 1t says that Pierre, Mande and Fol- oem Bray were taken.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
Germany Loses Heavily.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY, April 8.-An American officer re- turning from Northern France es- inmates that the Germans lost 300,- 900 men kill, wounded or missing during their present drive against the Allied forces on the western front.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
WATSON ON HER WAY

SEATTLE. April 6.--(Delayed in transit)-The Admiral Watson sailed for the North at 10 a. m. with Mrs. R. H. Mathis.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
AMERICANS REPULsE ENEMY

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY, April 1.-Two German raids were re- pulsed with heavy enemy casualties, The Germans were driven off be fore reaching the American trench es.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08

PARIS: During raids on the city, Paris Stock Exchange will transfer trading to the cellar of the bourse.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
SENATE TAXES ACTION TODAY AND THE NEW GOVERNOR WILL LEAVE FOR
 ALASKA WEDNESDAY PROTESTS UNAvA|LILC

WASHINGTON April SThe United States Senate this afternoon nan mouy confirmed Riggs IT, be Governor of Alaska Riggs will leave for Juneau Wednesday.
 refused consider James Wckershams request the nomination had been the hands of
 and that all opposed the committees action had had opportunity to be heard
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
Expect Another Attack.

LONDON, April 8 (11 :5O p. m.)- Reuters correspondent reports signs
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY

April 8. @ a. m m.).-Northwest of Foul Friday night the Germans at tempted two raids, both of which were repulsed. The American in- fantrymen went lover the top" and chased the Germans from the first line German trench into their supporting trenches.
 WASHINGTON, April S. 10 a. m.).-The British military attaches in an official review said that every day finds the Allies in better po- sition to resist a greater German offensive with more definite suc- cess. It said the French, British and American reserves are pouring in daily to defend Amiens.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-04-08

8.-The mans opened fire on them, Commis- according to Stockholm
 a state- dispatch. Three of the yes e landing sels were warships.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-22
PULLAR
 & NIVEN
CITY ITEMS

Master John Frederick Moore of Harrison street is spending his vaca- ton with his grandparents, Mir. and Mrs. Henry Butler Moore, Sr.. at their summer home in Belle Terre, l.. I.
 Word has been received that Lieut.. James Rogers, son Of Mrs. D. 0. Rogers of Camp street has arrived safely overseas
 There will be meeting and re- hearsal of the Y. M. r. A. E. Drum Corps this evening at T. A. E. Hall. All members are requested to be present as arrangements for the coming field day, August 31 at Meriden will be completed
 Stanisiaw Stochmall has brought suit for $500 against Alexander Bentz. Pronerty valued at 1000 has been at tached and the writ returnable before the superior court on the first Tues day of September.
 The New Britain Board of Fire Un- derwriters will meet Friday after noon at 4 o'clock in City hall.
 Miss Elizabeth Crandan has been appointed press agent of Burritt grange.
 A cable was received today from Vice Consul William Curtin, announce ing his safe arrival in Santos, Brazil.
 The police were notified today that woteck PriStulsIIi's motorcycle driV- ing license has been suspended. He was fined $50 in court this week for operating a motor vehicle while un- der the influence of liquor
 John A. Hanson has brought action to foreCloSc a mechanics lien on nr0pertv of Mrs Marie COncy.
 Miss Helen Egan of Broad street is spcnding the month of August and part of September in New York and Point Pleasant.
 Charles Dalton, Daniel Driscoll, Thomas Driscoll.. Joseph Glynn, and Leo Robinson will spend the next two weeks at Indian Neck, where Leo Robinson and Joseph Glynn will par take in a swimming contest.
 Mir. and Mrs. Prank Cahill of Stam- ford are visiting the formers father, Edmund Cahill of Glen street for d few days.
 MT. and Mrs. Marvin Andrews and son of New York city are visiting at inc homo of the formers brother, J. A. Andcws, 70 Bassett street
New Britain herald., 1918-08-22
sEal
 D%4A6ED BY ALLIEI
British Now Pounding Path Into TFN
 Seventh Due For Same
Fate.

Paris, Aug. 22.-The French haJ damaged six German armies sind July 15 and the British now are eatirI into the seventh with the spread of tll battle nOrthWard and over a front seventy miles. Whether the enemy prepared or unprepared allied efforl have had the same results and tlI Germans have been out -generaIled arI Out-fought. The armies attacked arJ damaged in the past six weeks haI been those of Generals von Einem Von BOehn, yon Eben, von Hutier an| von Mudra and von der Marwitz.
 Wednesday the German resistand was most desperate on the right d Gen. Man3in's army in the neighboI hood of BieuXy. If the French arI able to reach the neighboring villad of Juvigny, the salient marked by th villages of Juvigny, Osly and Past would become untcnable for Gen. vol Ebcn who would be obliged to retired beyond the SOisSons-CoucY-Le Chatea road. The German situation there unenviable enough at present bu would become still worse as tn French progressed. The Germans als would have to abandon the Ves1e Aisne line and go back to the Chenli des Danes.
 Military observers are convinced tn Germans will end their defense b falling back to the old Hindenbur line all along the front.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-22
PARENTS TAKE UP
 CHILDREN'S QUARREL
Presents Big Battery or WitnCsscs-IGarnS $i0 Weekly,
 NcglcCts Family.

A neighbOrhOod row was aired in police court this morning when Donate MaielIo and Mrs. Rose Hucll answered to the charge of breach of the peace. They pleaded not guilty MaiellO had an overwhelming defense When asked if he had any witnesses he said yes and called on them to stand up. Imm ediately 12 women and girls stood up. Judge Kirllham de- them and did so. The state proceed ed to show that Maicll0 started the trouble by acCOstlng Mrs. Tuck S husband because their children quarrcled. When Muiello proceeded into the house Mrs. Huck spat in his face It was claimed that AIaleIlo made a movement towards his hip pocket but he denied that and also that he had q knife. A poCketknife was found on him when arrested. Maiello said that the trouble started when Mrs. Huck spat in his face. He said he did not want any trouble be- cause he will be given a hearing in month on his application for citizen ship papers. His witnesses gave cor roboratiVe testimony. They were fined S5 and costs each.
 Mrs. KonStanty koslofskt took the witness stand today to sustain her allegation of non support and carried a baby in her arms, while another child sat at her feet The chlld saw
New Britain herald., 1918-08-22
LARGE ATTENDANCE
 AT MENG FUNERAL
Soldier Who Was Drowned In Eric Canal at Rochester Buried
 Here Today.

The funeral of Private Alfred Meng only son of Mrs. Anna Meng of 49l Church street, this city, who was drowned in the Erie Canal, near R0- chester. N. Y, on Monday evening, was held this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock from the Peoples church, Rev. MT. Stcinhoff pastor of the church, Otlcl- uting Many sorrOWing friends "nd relatives were present to pay their tributes of respect to the young prl- vate as well as to his bercaVcd moth CT, whose husband passed away only a few months before.
 The remains were accompanied to this city by Private Glen W. Jones, son of Mrs. A. l.. Jones of TO LenOX place, arriving here last night at mid night. Private Meng was a member of the photographic section of the aero service. Previous 10 his enlistment he vas employed as q draughtsman by the Berlin Construction Ca.
 Burial took place in the family plot 1r FairvieW cemetery. Private Jones was included among the palIbearers.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-22
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS
 FOR POST OFFICE JOBE

The United States Civil Service conna mission will hold a competitive examE tnation in this city on Saturday, OctoI Der ,. for the positions of clerk and carrier in the New Britain post officcS There is d shortage of clerks in the loI cal office, one or two regular clerkE being needed, also substitute carriersE
 Applicants must have reached theiE 18th birthday. but not their 45th birthI day, on the date of examination, and must be citizens of the United Statess
 Male applicants must measure mol less than five feet, four inches ilE height in bare feet. No male appliE cant who passes the examination will be eligible for appointment either aI clerk or carrier who does not weigh aI least 125 pounds without overcoat oi hat. 1t will be inadvisable for maid applicants whose normal weight i'd less than 125 pounds to enter the ex animation. Female applicants are mol required to be of any specific weight oI height.
 Each applicant will be required i'd submit to the examiner on the day o1 examination, a photograph of him sel1 taken within two years. The entrancs salary Is $1,000 per annum with prol motion of $100 every year until ! maximum of $ 1000 is reached. FoI pamphlet of information and the rel quired application blank, address the secretary of the local post office. or the District Secretary at Boston, Mass with whom application must be filed in time for him to arrange for the ex- a amina tiOn
New Britain herald., 1918-08-22
COUNCIL SkEPTICAL
 ON FUEL SITUATION
Not Anxious to Go Into Wood Business But Will Investigate

Several matters of special import dllCe were taken up, in addition to rout1nc business, at the regular meet Ing Of the common council last eve ming. Chief among these was Mayor QulEleT's statement on the apparent coal shortage and the request that the council at least investigate he adVis- ability of the city buying wood to sell to the public in case of a fuel short age.
 Former Policeman GuStaVe LitlIe, who claims grievance against the police commissioners, sent a petition before the council asking that he be either given a hearing or the records of his case be cXpUnged from tho po- lice reports. In the opinion of the council at least investigate the adViS- his case and the police board was asked to report its side of the case
 Another important matter was the proposed ordinance prohibiting any one from throwing broken glass, scrap, etc, into the highway. The long deferred public swimming pool again came up for discussion and the park board is to be asked to submit report and plans for such d civic improvement at the October meet
New Britain herald., 1918-08-22
If You are in Need of any of the
 Washable
 Materials

the present is a good time to purchase them and be in advance of the higher prices that are bound to come later.
 We are showing a good assortment in the following lines:
 Dress Ginghams from 33c to 42c.
 Yard-wide Percales at 25c. and 3sc.
 Beach Cloth and Poplins in all the desirable solid colors.-Also a variety of White Skirting Materials.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-22
ACTION ON TIT. BLOWERS DEATH

The semi monthly session of thel city court will be held tomorrowl morning at 10 o'clock. In view of the| fact that many members of the legal profession arc out of town on their vacations it is likely that action onl the death of Lieut.. Joseph Glover. member of the local bar, will be &as ferred until next month.
New Britain herald., 1918-08-22

Body the purchase of woWod Tor fuel, requested the Coal Dealers Association to pass d resolu- ton requesting the Municipality to se- cure a supply of wood
 Such a resolution was passed and upon August 5th I received the fol- lowing communication from MT. D. T. Holmes secretary of the Retail Coal Dealers Association:-
 New Britain, Conn.
 August 5, 1918. Mayor George A. Quigley, City of New Britain. Dear Sir:
 At a meeting of the Retail Coal Dealers Association, held on August 2nd., the Secretary was instructed to notify you of the following vote taken, which was indOrsed by the Local Com mitteo of the Fuel Administration: 'That it be the sense of the Retail Coal Dealers Association, indorsed by the Local Fuel Administration, that the municipality provide q supply of wood for use as fuel during the com ing winter season
 Trusting that the action of the Coal Dealers will meet with your approval, I beg to remain.
 Very truly yours,
 D. T. HOLMES, Secretary
 Retail Coal Dealers Asso. The Local Fuel Committees views upon the matter coinciding with the opinion of the Retail Coal Dealers As sociation 1 requested MT. North to write me a letter upon the subject which with your permission I will read
 New Britain, Conn.
 August ?, 1918. Hon. Geo. \. Quigley, City.
 Dear Sir:
 This Committee believes that be- cause of the possible shortage of coal this winter, that it would be we'll for the City to get a suppy of wood as an insurance against suffering.
 Yours very truly,
 New Britain Fuel Con-,
 JAS. $. NORTH Chairman This m orning l received through the War Bureau a copy of a placard which the State Fuel Administrator, Thomas W. Russell has issued and caused to be distributed He recommends the re- curing of wood by the people for fuel purposes.
 I have the placard here for your perusal
 In view of this array of recommou- dations and facts regarding the fuel situation l feel l would be dcrelict in my duty as Mayor of the City did I not bring the matter to your attention for cOnsidera ton and action
 Respectfully yours,
 GEO. A. QUIGLEY,