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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
SAILORS WRECK
 SEATTLE PAPER
 OF SOCIALISTS
(AxSsciasssf PreSsl


 SEATTLE. Wash Jan 1.-Two ci- riliars leading squad of between fifteen and twenty bluejackets to- night raided the offices of the Seattle Daily Call. and completely wrecked the plant The entire party made its escape before the police arrived. and no arrests have been made
 The Call is the oeicial organ of the haeifsts. and has been rabidly xnti-vzr in it's policies 1t was start ed here about six months ago by a gspup of radical socialists. and its urserz ness have been the cause of aesh criticism and have aroused much resentment locally that it shoaii be allowed to continue pub nearion-
 The- raiders forced their way into sne o0ee and threw the cases of type oa the floor. and several boxes were emptied into the street. The sgess was next wrecked The em- psoyess of the paper were then made ,so he down oa the floor while the Ibsne jaekess psIl<d reyo,vers and com ysesed the wurk q destruetioa-
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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-01-07
FRENCH DEFEAT GERMANS NORTH
 OF ST. NQHlELS
f=xsr.atesi Pr-ss

PARIS, Jan s.-An ofiicisi com muniaae iss.eG toaight by the var office shors that the Preach forces nave defeated German attacking par ties in two sectors os the western front The artillery duel is reported io he continuing vfshSzst any de- crease.
 The ccnmcr:1u. states: Enemy detachment nsce desperate attempts sc capture French trenches north of St Mihiel and in .he -egscn of Fir ney last night Our Icckouss dis covered the advancing parties be fore they were aeross No Mans Land ara :ney were driven O1 in ooth places by a mursteEs=zs machine sur and rife fire. Tea enemy's losses were heavy
 The enemy artillery was extreme " active daring the night !E the resioa scu1k of CoEceEg cn the left helk of s.5s AesEse river Lear Avc- eocEt wood No unusual damage Was causac b. the E-e os the heavy guns"
 ATTACK eRrTtSA
 LCEDOA. Jan s-The Hans t.s- day made strong local attack on tlle British positions in Ehe I,inten- burg iine east ot BulIecoLEE- in tse ca-1hr-.i secss: The attack .as ds- reese: against several IOists or nzrroE fronf. ana most Of the as saue..E= l-zrlles veie driven of se- [sore taey rczcn>s ihe line Oae sE,sH psrsy succeeded in oc- |cupyisg sn advance sap from which they have ao- been GislCcged- Eise- fvt-re r.e 6-En.Ans were repuise0 |v.th seevy iosses before reaching |the British positions In both the (ypses and GaIhrsi sectors the Ger man srdsisry continues extremely ae- (f.re roth fay zES night
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
MURDER TRIAL
STARTS AT WINCHESTER

WINCHESTER. Ind, June % -
The work OF securing a jury to try
Derlius Trout of Castor for the
murder Of Charles Y. Milholland of
the same place was begun here
Monday The case was transferred
10 the Randolph county courts from
Delaware county on "A change of
venue demanded by the defendant.
No jurors bad definitely been ac-
cepted az noon Several farmers
were on the panel and an agree
ment was reached 10 relieve them
of jury duty as far as possible.
The Nilholland case is one of the
most pulling ever handled by the
Delaware county authorities. Mil
holland and Trout. who is 50 years
old. were neigh bors on the night
OF March II Trout visited Milhol-
land and is alleged TO have given
him something" for headache.
Milhoiland died later in commissions
and traces OF strychnine We're found
in his stomach Trout was not ar
rested or some time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25

MIDWEST ENGINE CO..
WILL EMPLOY 5000 MEN

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, June Is
Amalgamation Monday OF the Ly-
ons-Atlas Engine Co. Of Indianapo-
lis, and the Hill Pump Co. of Ander-
son. into the Midwest Engine Co.
gave TO Indiana a new $4,000, 600
concern. and one OF the largest en-
CINE companies in the central states.
The announcement OF the merger
and incorporation OF the new COM
pany stated that both plants will be
operated at full capacity and that
100000 for plant extensions and
equipment will be spent almost inn
mediately. The two plants. with the
their extensions. will employ 5000
men and have an annual output OF
S20.000.0O0 worth of engines and
accessories. il is said.
Officers OF the new concern are
John G. Wood OF Anderson. presi-
dent OF the company and its general
manager; Harry w. Griffith of De-
troit. acknowledgements, and .. G.
Pantall of indianapolis, vice presi-
dent Stoughton A. Fletcher, pres
ident Of the Fletcher American Ma
tional bank Of indianapolis, is said
20 hold the controlling interest in
the company.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
American Troops
Still Active On
Marine Front

WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES
OK THE MARINE, June 25.-Amer-
lean troops on the Marine front
Sunday night captured the north
western part Of Belleau wood. The
Americans cleared this strategic po-
sition Of all Germans, captured some
prisoners and took five machine
guns
The Americans now are in COM
plete possession of the woods. The
attack was begun with a heavy bar
rage after which the Americans
went over almost Immediately and
smoked out the Germans, whose
positions were REGARDED as almost
impregnable. one machine gun
found in a tree was operated by =
pulley.
Americans troops. who have been
in the front line east Of -. Die, in
the Nosges. since the first week Of
June. had an encounter sunday
night with Germans who raided the
trenches. Two Americans are miss
ing.
The Germans also carried out
raid in the Baccarat sector ana
some Of the Americans are missing.
The enemy's activities in the Toul
sector have been confined 70 heavy
Smelling. in retaliation for a lively
bombardment Of his back areas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
ITALY IS ABLAZE
WITH GLADNESS
Great Rejoicing Takes Place
as AuStrianS are Forced
Back Across the Pave

WASHINGTON. June %. - Italy
is ablaze with enthusiasm and JOY
as the result of the Italian victory
along the Pave, the Italian embas-
sy was advised today in a ca0legram
from Rome Beyond telling of the
effective cooperation Of the Italian
sea forces with the army, the mes
sage added little to previous ac-
counts of the Austrian retreat
THE enemy" said the dispatch.
has been beaten back across the
Piave from MoDtello TO the sea.
Italy is ablaze with enthusiasm and
JOY.
The Italian navy has effectively
cooperated TO the defeat of the
enemy by battering the positions
along the Tagliamento river and
north Of Castellazzo, while the ma
rine battalions operating along the
lower Piave advanced and captured
hundreds Of prisoners.
The Austrian aviators made an
iucursion on Brindisi. OF nine
planes which took part in the expe-
dition two were shot down and the
others forced 10 retire without do
ing any damage. In retaliation
Italian and British aviators bombed
Cattaro and Durazzo.
"A great demonstration Of greet
ing TO Italy and the oppressed ma
tionaIties Of Austria was held this
afternoon in the gardens of the
British embassy by initiative OF the
British ambassador. Roumanian
officers were present and were re-
ceived with great applause These
Officers soon viii 20 10 the Piave
flont 10 fight in the Italian army"
Yesterday we obtained q great
victory. said Gen Diaz message.
OWNS To the extreme pressure OF
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
BORROWS BABY THAT
HE MAY ESCAPE DRAFT

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, June Is
George Reed of Clinton. Ind.
charged with borrowing a baby in
an effort 10 escape the draft. Mon
day was found guilty by a jury in
federal court Of making false
answers in his questionable. He
will be sentenced tomorrow by
Judge A. 3. Anderson. Witnesses
testified that Reed answered an ad-
vertisement inserted in a Terre
Haute newspaper by Mrs. Helen
Lenwell OF Terre Haute in an effort
TO find a home for her baby. then
five weeks old. After securing the
baby, according to evidence. Reed
claimed deferred classification on
its account.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
EQUAL SUFFRAGE BILL
COMES UP THURSDAY

WASHINGTON, June after
a conference with Pres't Wilson at
the white house late Monday, a del
egation of senators supporting the
house resolution for submission to
the states of a federal suffrage con
stitutional amendment, predicted
that the resolution would he passed
by the senate next Thursday They
said the president was very en-
thusiastic in his support of the
amendment"
The president Is understood 10
have reiterated the belief that the
suffrage resolution is an important
war measure and vital in its effects
both upon the country and abroad.
The adoption Of the resolution. the
president is said 10 have told the
senators. will prove a striking DEM
onstration OF the democracy exist
ing in the United States
Members of the delegation said
the president feels il would be diff
hcult for peoples OF some foreign
nations 10 understand rejection Of
an equal franchise proposal in view
OF the often expressed democratic
war aims Of his country. In most
OF the European nations the MASSES
do not understand the distinctions
in the United states between fed
eral and state jurisdiction and for
that reason the president j. report
cd ~ believing that AN adverse vote
on the proposition mieht Doe mis-
infcrprcfed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICH.

Mrs. E. T. Playne of Nappanee.
Mrs. Maude Smith Of South Bend
and Charles +. Hoopingarner Of
Camp Custer were week end visit
Ors at the home Of their parents.
Postmaster and Mrs. ]. c. Hoopin-
garner.
j. II. Fitch and family of Benton
Harbor have moved into the Ayers
house on Kimmel ST. Mr.. Fitch will
work in Buchanan.
Miss Jennie Burton's class Of the
Methodist Sunday school enjoyed a
picnic at the Indian fields Friday
afternoon.
Mrs. Philip Kephart and son.
Philip Rush, are visiting relatives
in Detroit
Mrs Fl. J. Bernard and son. Rob-
ert. and Mrs William Ort have re-
turned from a weeks outing at
klinger lake.
Mrs. Charles A. Case of Niles and
her sister. Mrs. Hattie NJ. Stahl o.
Elkhart, visited friends here Fri
day
Mr.. and Mrs. d. s. Helm and Yer
non Hart and family have moved
into the Lybrook house on Cass
ST, which they recently purchased.
Miss Mary Z. Burton of this VIII
lage and Albert L. Putnam Of South
Haven were married Sunday evening
at the home Of the brides father.
William Burton. The double ring
ceremony was used and the service
read by Rev. +. 3. Parker. The
brides gown was cream net with
pink satin trimmings. Only the i'm
mediate relatives Of the families
were present including the groom's
mother. Mrs T. Putnam of South
Haven.
The bride is a graduate Of the
Benton Harbor high school and for
FIVE years past was reference IL
brarian at the Iowa state Teachers
college at Cedar Falls, Ia. Mr.. Put
nam has been in the grocery bust
ness in South Haven -or the past
- years and that city will be their
home.
Charles F. Hoopingarner, George
d. Taylor. Earl smith and Charles
Cessna OF Camp Custer were week
end visitors with home people
A heavy gale Saturday was follow
ed by colder weather and quite a
heavy frost Saturday night. which
has done considera bic damage to
the beans. corn and grapes.
Miss Laura Ford. a student at the
State Normal in Ypsilanti, returned
Monday 10 her work. She has a
position as teacher of the school at
Lakeside for next year. She was
accompanied by her sister. Miss
Ethel Ford, who viii attend school
during the summer months.
Mrs Almeda Cassidy OF Pipestone
twp. is a visitor at the William Bur
ton home
Norman Slater OF St. Joseph visit
ed his brother. A. J. Slater, sun
day
Jesse Richardson and family OF
Buchanan were feek-end visitors
with Mrs. Richardson's parents. Mr.
and Mrs Harry Myers Their little
daughter. Donna. who has been "a
visitor az the Myers home for the
past week. returned home with
them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
PLAN TREATMENT
FOR WHEAT SMUT
Hot Weather Process Proves
Valuable by EXperimentorS
at Purdue.

Tho value OF the hot water meth
od iu the treatment OF wheat seed
10 prevent grain smut was never
better shown than ic field in
Shelby county which was visited by
O. N Hoffer of the botanical di-
vision Of Purdue university. Sixty
two farmers from the same locality
and County Agent Russell g. East
were with him. all inspecting the
tract
In a field which was sown with
treated seed. the 81 farmers. county
agent and Mr. Hoffer found only
three heads OF wheat which were
afflicted with smut. IN the other
field. only an eighth OF mile away.
which was sown with untreated
seed from the same bin. there was
- per cent smut. a p heads out
OF every 100 drying up 10 a powder
and blowing away.
This seed was treated by being
left i'm water at & temperature of
$50 degrees for 10 minutes.
Mr.. Hoffer showed that the farm
ers OF Shelby county could have re-
ceived $4,000 more FOR their wheat
+Nlo year ii an Ndu Ued-tu lIltA
seed last fall This year that coun-
" has 400 acres Of wheat. The
average yield for these is upward
Of 20 bushels. but figuring il at
only I . bushels the total yield for
the county would be $4,000 bush
els. which Is worth S1.572 OGO at 81
a bushel. If the loss from smut is
10 per cent. Il means a loss of 49,
600 bushels, which sends the total in
dollars above $4,000
The points were brought out so
clearly that rs OF the men agreed
at once 20 support "A central seed
treating station next fall and have at
least part Of their seed treated so
that next years crop or part OF il
viii be free from disease. and they
can supply many other farmers in
their county with clean seed wheat.
This one demonstration apparently
Will result in widespread move
ment In Shelby county and through
out the state for better seed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25

our troops and the continuous fire
of the artillery and airplanes, the
enemy after having desperately
chung for eight days at the cost of
appalling losses to the right bank
OF the Piave on the night OF the
23rd began 10 retreat to the left
bank under our terrific fire.
The retreat continued during the
entire day. protected by strong ma
chine gun contingents and rear
guard units. which. after opposing
obstinate resistance were success
fully overpowered by the impetus Of
our troops, which enveloped Mon
tello and swept over on the entire
Piave line with the exception OF a
short section at Musil. where the
fight continues.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
FORMER LAFAYETTE BANK
CLERK COMMITS SUICIDE

LAFAYETTE. Ind. June Is
William A. Deets, 90 years old. a
member of the naval reserve in
training at the Great Lakes station.
Chicago. shot and killed himself
here Monday afternoon. Before fir
ing the fatal shot he attempted sui
eide by poison. Deets was formerly
employed by the First Merchants
National bank of this city and ac-
cording TO the authorities who in
vestigated the cause Of his ction,
had trouble with officers of the in
stitution. His father. Alexander
Deets. resides in Anderson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
IDEAL BATHING CoRsETs.

800 Bathing Corsets for IS cents
at The Corset Shop. $50 S. Main ST..
for one week. II you are planning
a vacation at the lake or seashore.
you will need one or these corsess.
and If you get II this week you viii
save $3.50 Of the regular price. We
also carry a full line Of sanitary ar
ticles. camisoles. brassiers. chemise
and toilet articles. Our Redfern. Ia
Camille and Loduska Corsets have
no superior in comfort and quality
Mrs. Flood and Miss Brown. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
TEN THOUSAND LAKE
SEAMEN THREATEN TO
STRIKE ON JULY 29

CHICAGO. June 25.-Ten thou
sand lake seamen on nearly 400 YES
sells We're reported Monday 10 have
voted in an ports on the Great lakes
90 strike July - unless the employ
ers. member OF the Lake Carriers
association. agree 90 the cbOlitiOn
OF discharge books. The sailors
members Of the Lake Seamen's
union. also viii ask Increased wages.
The vote was announced by Thoms
4. Hsnlon. secretary o. The union.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
PHILIPPINE HAND ESfBROfD-
Erred CHEMISE

are beautiful and very reasona bly,
priced at The Corset shop, $50 q.
Main ST We also carry an attrac-
tive line Of pink silk camisoles at
$50 and up, Brassiers from 80
cents up. leather novelties and
Franco-American hygienic toilet ar
ticles Our Redfern. LaCamllie and
Loduska Corsets are we'll known &c
hundreds or Wearers thruoUt this
locality.-Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
Goshen News

AS a result of an automobile
wreck as they were enrOute to their
home from Ohio points, Mr. and
Mrs. Otis Fisher and Freburn Slaw-
son are in the Lakeside hospital at
kendallville suffering from serious
injuries, while Bert Bortner. owner
and driver of the machine, which
was badly damaged. esca ped serious
injury The accident occurred Sat
urday five miles east of Kendall
vile, located near what is known as
the county jog" very poor
stretch of highway. 1t is stated that
Mr.. Bortner was driving at a very
fair rate Of speed when he struck
this portion of the highway. causing
him 10 lose control of his car when
IL started skidding toward the ditch.
The car turned a complete somer-
sault, pinning the four occupants of
the machine under the wreckaSe.
Mrs Caroline Kelly. 81 years old.
widow of Mathew Kelly formerly of
this city. died at her home in
Waterloo, Ia. where she had re-
sided for a number Of years. In
hrmIties OF old age resulted in her
death
Surviving are one son. II. B.
Kelly, and two grand children Mrs.
Roy p. TrOmp and Leon Kelly, resi-
dents Of this city. The late Clark
Kelly OF Goshen was a son.
The body will arrive tomorrow
afternoon on the y. Y. c.. at 1:12
o'clock, and will be taken 10 Oak
Ridge cemetery. where short funeral
services viii be conducted by Rev.
II. c. Hartman
Lawrence Seamans and Henry
Cripe, members of the contracting
firm of Grippe < Seamans. have
brought suit against Michael Kuel-
un. residing on Middlebury St. de-
handing judgment for S175 and for
alleged improvements made in front
of property owned by the defendant
Georgianna Arthur was granted a
divorce from James Arthur Monday
afternoon by Judge Drake. She was
given the custody of one child.
Mrs. Mary +. LeSh, residing at
100 S Sixth st. sustained frac-
tured hip late Sunday afternoon
when she fell while entering the
residence of her daughter. Mrs w
Jack Latta. on w. Clinton -. Mrs.
Lesh was removed 10 Goshen hos
pital a short time later Today her
condition is very satisfactory
a War Savings stamps meeting.
held in the auditorium of the pub
lie library et o'clock Monday az
ternoon was largely attended
SerEt Charles r Bisset sent by
the Indiana director OF the War
Savings organization, delivered an
interesting address. Sergt. Bisset
belongs TO the 19th Canadian bat
talon. He was in Flanders and
spent FIVE months on the famous
Ypres salient. Sergt. Bisset was in
valided home with trench fever, and
for three weeks has been making
War savings addresses in various
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
ARE You LOOKING.

For fine picture framing work that
requires special treatment? Take u
20 Bagby Co. 13s -. Michigan Il.
Their speciality Is this class OF work.
They carry a full line OF hand
carved frames and mouldings- The
kind that pleases particular people.
Also Eastman's Aims. Kexo camera
and flms. Spring time Is camera
time. -AdYt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
ALL IN ONE

With the Brunswick. You can en-
Joy the worlds best music because
The Brunswick is designed TO play
better" all records Of all makers
The adapta bility OF The Brunswick
20 all records is one OF its special
features. Any needle may be used
lnc!ading jewel point, SAPPHIRE ball
steel, etc. All without extra cost
Demonstrated at Smith & wher-
rett'A Adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
SPECIAL HOT wA1ER HEATERS

SPECIAL HOT WAFER HEATERS.
While they last regardless OF the
high prices, we will furnish and in
stall our blue enameled steel lined
sas water heaters for SIS cash or
S16 on payments.
We guarantee these heaters TO be
economical and give entire satisfac.
ton or we will remove heater ard
refund your money any time within
60 days after installation.
You can't aTor1 TO be without
hot water at these prices. w. w
Sibley Co. 195 20 129 s. ST. Joseph
81 Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25

parts of the state. During his talk
Monday afternoon he gave much in
teresting information.
Twenty registrants left
Goshen Monday afternoon at 6:52
O'Clock on the Big Four for Camp
Sherman, Chillicothe, o. A large
crowd assembled at the depot to
give the boys a rousing send-on.
II was stated Monday afternoon
by Clerk Martin that missionaries
would be mailed Monday evening or
Tuesday to those registering on
June 3.
a genuine coca. cola famine is
threatened in Goshen.
Local dealers Monday said they
had but very small supply of coca
cola on hand and that it is i'm
possible to get shipments Stocks
OF near beers are being placed as a
su ostitute.
An unusually severe frost. de-
clared TO be among the heaviest
ever known in this section at this
time Of the year, Sunday morning
caused very heavy damage TO crops
on lowlands In East Goshen the
loss is very heavy.
Corn, beans and potatoes are in
a great many places entirely ruined.
The frost was freakish, missing
some of the farms and bringing
ruination to others.
War gardens suffered and Mon
day il was said by farmers from va
rious sections of the county that the
frost has caused exceptionally heavy
losses
Chr. Schrock, mint grower. who
owns a large tract of land east of
Goshen. estimates his loss at not
less than $4,000, and possibly much
more. on the high ground the
frost was not killing.
George a. Creiger. jr., and Marie
NJ. Howard. both of Goshen.
Waldemath Lucke, Elkhart. and
Lucille Burkhart of Mishawaka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
NoW,s THE TIME.

At this season or the year you
should have your hard wood hoorc
treated. we have a system that
gre s them a perfectly beautiful m
ish. The fact OF the case is-ve are
expert IN all kinds OF interior deco
rating and have q fol line OF read y-
to-use paints and varnishes. II. L
Eoehr. Decorating CO.. 2i4 Mich a.
Advt-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25
Elkhart News

Robert Martin, former widely
known Elkhart resident. who was
arrested some time ago with "A num-
her OF other Russellites in New
York Icy the federal authorities. was
found guilty by jury OF espionage
on -FOUR counts. and sentence Of
20 years Imprisonment was i'm
posed on the defendant.
Mr.. Martin was born and raised
On Elkhart leaving that city a num-
her of years ago when he became
Identified with the Russellites. At
one time he was prominent i'm dem
ocrauc politics in that city. having
served as county secretary. He was
employed for many years IN the Of
fees of the New York Central rail-
road
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-25

Charles Dreher. prominent resi-
dent OF Orland. Ind. where he is
engaged in the automobile business
IS in serious condition az General
hospital in Elkhart suffering from
injuries sustained when ne endeav-
ored 20 commit suicide Saturday by
shooting hmself in the head. The
shooting occurred in EIkhart where
the man had been transacung bust
ness. Dependency is given as the
cause OF his attempt 20 kill him
self Monday afternoon il was not
certain whether the patient would
recover.