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The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
GREAT HUN LINE
 NORTH OF VERDUN
 NOW THREATENED
Greatest Single Line Hun Communic ations Threatened
 By American Troops.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-General March, chief of staff of the Ameri- can army, in an interview accorded newspapermen today, said that the advance of the American troops in the region lying to the northwest of Verdun constitutes a very grave menace to the greatest single line of communication between Germany and the Western front. The ad- vancing Americans are now within eighten miles of this great artery.
 In desperate effort to stem the tide of the steadily advancing troops on this sector of the battle front, the Germans have used a great many endorsements but have, so far, failed to stop them.
 In the face of the stiff resistance offered in this sector, the Ameri- cans have continued their advance until now they face the strong German line of defense known as the Kriemhield line.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
LOAN |S
 MAKING HEAOWAY

WASHINGTON, D. C.-At the end of the first week of a three weeks campaign in coIAection with the Fourth Liberty Loan, one bil- lion dollars have been subscribed.
 This amount represents a sixth of the total of the Fourth Liberty Loan, and it is hoped that more satisfactory results will be obtained later.
 It is expected that the sales of the bonds will be speeded up con- siderably during the remaining days of the campaign and that the loan of six billion dollars will be over- subscribed.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05

terrific explosions at Morgan, N. J., dozen towns in Northern New Jersey have been shattered and the inhabitants have been thrown into a panic. The explosions are con tinuing and several large fires re- sulting from these explosions, have added to the terror of the people of the affected area.
 Fire brands scattered from the the explosions fell among tons of trinitrotoluol, the most powerful ex- plosive known, and the resulting ex- plosion spread devastation over very wide area. The city of New York was badly shaken, and the people thrown into a state of con- sternation.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
YUKON EXPECTEO
 LATE TONIGHT

The steamer Yukon, which is thought to be towing two barge loads of the delayed freight from the lower river, passed Tolovana at II 80 last night and is expected to arrive in Nenana late tonight
 The movements of this vessel af- ter her arrival here are shrouded mystery at the present time. Tele- graphic instructions are awaited, ,and as soon as they are received Agent Scott will make a definite an- regarding her move ments.
 The passengers booked on the Yukon from Nenana are MT. and Mrs. w. F. Lyons, Mrs. c. H. Hall and daughter, Mrs. Duke, Mrs J. c. Kellum, Miss Edith Neile, Miss Edna Palmer, Bob Mitchell, E. Nelson and John Cornell. The Fairbanks pass enegers who will take the steamer at this port will probably arrive on the steamer Reliance.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
KNITTERS' NAMES ARE
 INADVERTENTLY OMITTED

In the account appearing in the Nenana News yesterday regarding the shipment of case containing knitted goods to the Red Cross at Seattle the number of sweaters knitted and shipped to Seattle was given as thirteen.
 There were sixteen sweaters knit ted and sent, and in addition to the names of the knitters mentioned yesterday, Mrs. Alex Fowler, Mrs. Fred Major and Mrs. R. G. South worth each knitted a sweater, bring ing the total number shipped to 16.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
AMERICANS ATTACK

PARIS.-According to reports sent to this city today by news paper correspondents at the front, the Americans attacked in force be- tween the Mouse and the Argonne forest on an extended front, and at some points on the line have penetrated to a depth of over a mile. The Germans were forced to give ground and several villages and strong positions were captured. The reports further state that the Americans are progressing steadily.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
LAUNCH FLYER
 FAILS TO ARRIVE

The launch Flyer, which left Ne mana at an early hour yesterday, bound for Fairbanks, had not put in an appearnce at Cinema up to a late hour this afternoon. A tele- phone message from Fairbanks this afternoon contained the informa- tion that Harry de Young and Eddie Clausen, of the N. c. Co.,, set out in launch this morning to search for the Flyer, which is thought to have broken down on the way.
 Among the passengers on board the Flyer were Mrs. Hawley Ster- ling and MT. George Coleman.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
NEW JERSEY ROCKED
 BY GREAT EXPLOSION

PERTH AMBOY, N. J.-As a re- suit of series of explosions which occurred all night long at the great shell loading plant of T. A. Giles pie & Co.,, at Morgan N. J., it is estimated that hundreds of the workmen have been killed.
 Of two thousand workers em- ployed on the night shift, only one hundred and one have, so far, been accounted for. It is not known at present whether the others have been killed or whether they fled in panic when the shells which were being loaded at the time, be- gan to explode and scatter death and destruction all around.
 Unofficial reports received in this city today state that the known fatalities total one hundred and seven.
 The cause of the great disaster is shrouded in mystery and a search ing inquiry will be instituted im- mediately for the purpose of ascer- taining just how the disaster or iginated.
 NEW YORK.-As a result of the
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
HOLLAND DENIES
 PEACE REPORT

THE HAGUE.-In an official statement made today, the govern ment of the Netherlands definitely asserts that no invitation was ex- tended by that government to the belligerents to enter into peace negotiations at the Peace Palace at the Hague.
 The statement is made for the purpose of refuting an article which appeared in the Berlin Tage- blatt to the effect that the Neither land government had invited the belligerents to discuss peace.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05

A vein of coal was recently dis covered at Unalakleet of excellent quality. It is of the best Ignite and is said to burn with clear flame and does not clinker. The ash is clear and white. Owing to the vein being located on a small bluff within a few yards of deep water, the coal can be mined and loaded directly into the hull of a schooner or barge. The discoverer believes that coal could be mined and sold in Nome for $2O a ton. As coal is now retailing in the nor thern metropolis for $50 per ton and hard to get, the find will be a godsend.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
MEMBERS NAMED
 FOR HUN CABINET

BERLIN-Announcement is made that the Imperial German govern ment has appointed Dr. w. s. Woolf, who has been acting as German colonial secretary, to the post of German foreign secretary; Matthias Erzberger, Centralist leader, has been appointed secretary of state and Herr Bauer, She Socialist mem- Der of the Reichstag has been nom- mated as secretary of state for the imperial labor office.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
SUMMARY

Associated Press Summary.-The French and American forces, smash ing their way through the German line on the Champagne sector, have compelled the enemy to surrender much ground of great strategic value in the hill country near the Suippe river,. to the northwest of Rheims. Heavy fighting is in prog ress to the east and west of Ar gonne, with the Allies slowly press ing back the German hordes.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
GERMAN COUNTER REFUSED

WITH THE AMERICANS.-On the Lorraine sector the Germans opened a furious cannonade on the American positions, and after forty minutes of intense bombardment, the enemy infantry attempted to raid the American lines lying to the east of Gerardner. The raid failed signally and sixty of the raiding party were killed. ~H wwa~
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
VESSEL IS SUNK;
 CREW ARE SAVED

ATLANTIC PORT.-A scout pat rol vessel on duty off the coast was sunk today as the result of an internal explosion. All of her crew were saved by another vessel of the scouting squadron, which rushed to the rescue as soon as the ex- plosion was heard
 The cause and nature of the ex- plosion is unknown at present. An investigationn will be held imme- diately.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
ON SERBIAN FRONT

PARIS.-According to reports re- ceived from the Serbian front today, the Allied forces have come in con- tact with the Austro- Hungarians near Vranje, Southern Serbia. The Serbian troops operating against the Austrians, succeeded in capturing the town of Prenys.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
BRlTISHERS ADVANCE

LONDON.-Official reports re- ceived today indicate that on the sector of the battle front lying to the north of St. Quentin the Brit ish forces advanced their line in northerly direction to a point be- yond Le Catelet, and in a southerly
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
LATER

NEW YORk.-Fearing more ex- plosions the mayor has ordered the subways and bridges across East river closed. They are to remain closed until all danger from the ex- plosions is past
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05

George "Yorky" Sykes, one of Nome's landmarks and who has been in business there for the past eight cen years, left for the States on the Watson recently.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05

Henry Wagner, who is minin, on Goldstream, using the opencut method, has laid off his night crew and is working the day crew only.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
EPIDEMIC STOPS ENTERTAINMENTS
 IN SPIRIT CITY
Epidemic In Coast Town Growing; Drastic Measures Takes to
 Prevent Sp~ead.

SEATTE.-On account of the epidemic of influenza which has broken out in the big cantonment camps and in parts of the city, and with view to curbing it's spread, all dances in Seattle have been stopped.
 The authorities are taking every possible precaution with view to the stamping out of the epidemic as soon as possible, and it is thought that as a precautionary measure, theaters and churches of the city may have to be closed.
 Twelve sailors are reported to have succumbed to the disease at the Bremerton naval camp.
 SEATTLE.-In order that the spread of the epidemic of Spanish influenza may be arrested, the au- thorities have ordered the imme- diat closing of all schools, theaters, churches and dance halls in the city.
 Between hundred and two hundred cases of the disease have been discovered in the ctiy and the patients have been isolated to pre- vent the spread of the malady.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05

Andy Christianson, of Whisky Island, is a Nenana visitor. He ex- poets to return to his ranch on the island in a few days.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05
STEAMER SINKS
 IN COLLISION

NEW YORK. - The American steamer Lake City has been sunk in a collision off Key West, and many of those on board lost their lives.
 The report of the collision is very meager and details are not given.
The Nenana daily news., 1918-10-05

direction towards Beaurevoir.
Evening journal., 1918-07-13
DENIES ':CUSSING",
FINED NEVERTHELESS

George l.. Hanson, Negro, charged
before Judge Churchman in Municipal
Court today with acting disorderly in
Sixth street, between Scott and dupont,
late last night and with using profane
language, was fined s5. Hanson denied
that he used profanity. saying that he
is Sc years old and that he has not used
any ''cuss" words since he was IS years
old.
A nolle prosequi was entered by
Assistant City Solicitor Malloy in the
case Of Harry Rochester, Negro, charged
with dlsorderly conduct.
Charles Smith. pleaded guilty TO act
ing dlsorderly on Market street, between
Seventh and Eighth, yesterday after
noon. 1t cost him $40. OfTlcer zebley
said Smith was drunk and was acting
like a crazy man.
Harry Black, Negro, charged with
harboring an unregistered dog, pleaded
guilty and was fined So.
Charles Williams, Negro, charged with
assault and battery on Paula Wilson,
Negress, had his case continued until
Monday He is alleged to have used a
beer bottle in committing the assault
Evening journal., 1918-07-13
Police SEARCH FOR
TAXI AND EXPLOSIVE
Two Men Claimed TO Have
Box of Nitroglycerine
In Car
WERE OVERHEARD
, TALKING IN CAFE

Practically every member Of the po-
lice department on duty at the time,
was stirred this morning, when in
structions were sent out by Police
Captain Kelleher to apprehend two men
who were reported riding In a taxicab
with a box of nitroglycerine. The first
report received that the two men had
the explosives was from a Mr.. Hackett
who claimed to have overheard them
talking in q Shipley street restaurant, at
o'clock. He overheard the men say
they had a box Of the explosive in the
taxi standing in front of the cafe. By
what was overheard Of their conversa-
tlon, he gathered that they were TAX
ing the box TO the dupont Powder Com
pany experimental station.
When word was sent to the police
station, Captain Kelleher got In touch
with dupont Company officials and was
told that no explosives were to be taken
to the station in the manner the men
said they were carrying it and the ofl-
cials had no knowledge of the two men,
The police were hurried to the res
taurant but when they arrived the men
had left. The search for the men has
continued today. but they were not
found.
Evening journal., 1918-07-13
LIGHTING AND HAIL
severe At SEAfORD
Several Buildings Struck
and Some Crops Con-
siderably Damaged
FARMERS WIFE HAS
NARROW ESCAPE
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD. July i3-After dry per-
iod lasting several weeks, this section
was vicsited by rain and series Of
electrical storms yesterday afternoon
which in some sections greatly refresh
ened the crops, but hail did consId-
cradle damage in other sections. There
was also considerable damage by light
ming which was very severe. Several
barns and buildings were struck.
The crops in this section have needed
rain for some time and prior to the
storm the leaves and plants We're with
ering and turning yellow. Corn was
suffering badly and would probably
have been ruined In few days. The
storm seemed to center In and around
Seaford and the hailstones which fell
were the largest ever seen here. Hail
covered the streets and farmers in GER
tain sections report that their entire
crops were ruined.
lightning struck the home Of Gus
tass MoNellley, about one mile from
Seaford. Mrs. McNellley had been
standing at the window watching the
storm, and at her husbands sugges-
tion left the window. moment later
a bolt OF lightning came through the
window and narrowly missed the oocu-
pants OF the room. No one was hurt.
but the building was badly damaged.
Several barns are reported to have been
struck and at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Hastings, Of Concord,
lightning came In on the telephone
wires and badly stunned Mrs. Hastings.
The building was damaged.
At a poultry farm near town large
number OF young chickens were killed
by the hail.
Evening journal., 1918-07-13
ESCAPES AFTER ONE
NIGHT In W0RKH0USE

Dashing Into .thlcket along the Lin
coin highway near Elsmere yesterday
morning. Alfred Ringgold, a Negro who
was sentenced TO sixty days in City
Court on Thursday, escaped from the
workhouse guards. So far no trace of
Ringgold has been found although the
police are Keeping lookout for him.
Hinggold had been sentenced TO the
workhouse on a charge OF assault and
battery on Mrs. Minnie Ridnick. OF No
COZ West Front street. and was taken
to the workhouse on Tuesday after
noon.
Yesterday morning he, with a number
Of other prisoners, was taken to Els
mere and placed at work on the Lin
coin highway. After laboring two hours
he made q break for freedom and es-
capped.
Evening journal., 1918-07-13
NEWS HAPPENINGS
ABOUT NEW CASTLE

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEW CASTLE. Del. July t3.-The
registration place OF the Fourth Elec-
tion district will be the flremens hall.
The registration dates are July 20, Aug
ust and 10. September 81, and oct. 10,
Alfred Sterling IS registrar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Dyke Stewart who
have been visiting their parents return
ed today to Richmond Va. Both Mr.
and Mrs. Stewart were formerly resi-
dent Of this city.
A team driver employed at Plant G
OF the American Manganese Steel Com
pany was injured yesterday when he
was thrown between the horses and
the wagon.
LOST-Black pig with white feet.
Please return to Frank Beck, Seventh
and South streets and receive reward.
ADV.
The Dorcas Society OF Nazareth NJ. +.
Church met yesterday at the home Of
Mfr. and Mrs. Frank Moore, who reside
near Fsrnhurst. About 80 members
were present.
Alice Burd, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Burd Of No. 1923 Harmony street,
was buried today at Washington. Ser
vices were held last evening.
N. C. Wilson OF Philadelphia, visited
relatives in this city yesterday.
The Welfare Committee OF the Cen
tury Club weighed and measured IS
babies making a total OF i63. Mrs
Lewis Booker was IN change.
j. keegan OF Zion Hill. Pa, is visit
ing relatives here.
Evening journal., 1918-07-13
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PREPARE AGREEMENT
1t Will Cover Working Con-
ditions and be Presented
TO McAdoo
GO ON RECORD FOR
NOMAN'S SUFFRAGE

The Wilmington delegates to the
Pennsylvania Railroad system FEEDER
alton Convention held at Altoona have
returned home after spending the en-
tire week in the Pennsylvania city. The
local delegation and the unions they
represented were as follows: Machin-
lists, William j. Steffenberg; Carmen,
Matthew C. Ralston, Boilermakers,
Clarence Gross; Blacksmiths, William
]. johnson; Electricians, Grover j..
Fox, and Metal Workers and Pipe Fit
ters, Thomas j. Buchanon.
Each craft formed a joint Protective
Board and the officers Of these boards
formed an organization to be known as
Railway Employees Department OF the.
A. f. and L., OF the Pennsylvania Sys-
tenn. The purpose OF this organization
is TO prepare a national agreement for
working conditions and hours OF work
TO be presented TO Director McAdoo.
The Railway Employees Department
Council composed Of 30 men, 80 from
each section Of the system north, east
and west will meet In Baltimore July
%, TO form the proposed agreement.
The convention was opened last Mon
day night when the delegates were
welcomed by the Mayor Of the city and
also gave parade headed by the Penn
sylvanla Band Of So pieces. There
were 40 delegates in attendance from
all parts Of the system and represent
ing 10000 to 10000 men.
1t was decided by the convention TO
take poll Of the men working in the
shops throughout the system on the
abolishinb Of piece work. The con-
vention also went on record as favoring
Woments Suffrage.
William ]. Johnson Of Wilmington.
was elected first vice-presdent OF the
Protective Board.
Evening journal., 1918-07-13
No WAGE Advance
YET FOR MEMBERS
OF Police force
CONTINUED From page One.l

Continued From Page One.)
pirate the money needed for the IA and
t-2 per cent increase the Police Conn
mission asked City Solicitor Bayard for
an opinion as to whether the Police
Commission had the right to increase
the wages Of the Police Departments
without the sanction OF Council.
This fact coupled with the slowness
Of the commissioners In filling the %
vacancies now existing in the depart
ment together with the too exactlng
regulations relative to the examination
for positions on the force are thought
to be peeving Council.
While vacancies on the force az the
present time are more numerous than
ever, it Is understood that six or seven
men who have made application for
positions on the force are still waiting
TO hear from their applications.
Another matter that has displeased
the Council is the slowness displayed
by the police commissioners in not ap-
pointing officers 10 the ranks Of the ser
geants when such vacancies exist IN
hose ranks.
Some idea OF just what positions The
ocal patrolmen can obtain Is shown by /
he hiring OF guards by the Lynch Con- |
Company at the housing pro-
ect at Front and Union streets at a
ialary OF 81 day as compared with
'26O a day paid the FIRST year patrol
men,
Evening journal., 1918-07-13
HERTLING'S EAR OPEN
TO PEACE TALK

LONDON. July i3.-Debate on th,
general political situation was opened In
me Reichstag Thursday by Imperial
chancellor Won Hertling. who discussed
he retirement OF DR.. Richard Won Kuehl-
nann, the German Foreign Secretary,
he foreign policy OF the government
md the economic problems which had
arisen because OF recent developments
IN the East According TO a German Of
hcial wireless message received here, the
imperial Chancellor said:
IL maintain the standpoint OF the I'M
perial reply 70 the peace note of Pope
Benedict The paciflc spirit which in
spired this reply has also inspired me.
At the time. however. added that this
spirit must not give our enemies free
sonduct for an interninable continue
Non OF the war.
what have we lived TO see, however
While for years there can have beer
10 doubt whatever OF our willingness
10 hold out our hand toward an honor
able peace, we have heard until thesi
last few days melting speeches deliver
ed by enemy statesmen. President vii
son wants war until we are destroyed
md what Mr.. Balfour, the British Sec
retary OF State for Foreign Affairs, ha
said, must really drive the flush o
anger 10 the cheeks Of every German.
"We feel for the honor OF our father
land, and we cannot allow ourselves Il
be constantly and openly insulted II
this manner. Behind these insults Il
the desire for our destruction. As Ions
as this desire for our destruction exist.
we must endure, together with oul
faithful nation.
II am also convinced-I know IT.
that in the widest circles Of our ma
tion the same serious feeling exists
everywhere. As long as the desire fol-
our destruction exists we must hold
out. and we viii hold out, with con-
: ffience Ia our troops, in our army and
administration and our magnificent
nation, which bears so wonderfully
these difficult times with their great
privations and continuous sacrifices.
In the direction OF our policy
nothing will be changed. II, IN spite OF
these hostile statements by these states
men, any serious efforts for a paving
ef the way TO peace xvere 10 show them
selves anywhere. then, quite certainly
we would not adopt a negative atti-
tude from the very beginning, but We
would examine these seriously mean
i say expressly seriously-efrorts i'm
mediately with scrupulous care.
Naturally, II is not sufficient wher
some agent or other approaches US ani
says TO us, can bring about peace
Evening journal., 1918-07-13
H|NDEhBURCE, HUN
WAR LORD DEAD ?
MAY Be CANARD
Continued From First Page.

tOnlluueu FROM flfSt rage.
been repeatedly reported in recent
weeks, officials here were inclined to be
skeptical at the latest rumor.
In recent weeks. however, more and
more has been heard OF Gen. Luden-
dorff and less Of Hindenburg Persistent
reports Of his death have come at in
tervals during the great drive on the
west.
AS these have been exploited from
time to time and found untrue. their
has been attributed to his
failure to break through in the west
land his expected retirement as re-
suit, and to the possibility Of such ro-
ports throwing the Allies OF their
guard.
Whether or not the report is another
canard officials here have no means of
knowing. Following the closely con-
cealed reports Of his Illness which leak
ed out yesterday, however. the rumor
Of his death today aroused consider
able interest.
Evening journal., 1918-07-13
MOTOR TRUCK DRIVERS
STRIKE FOR INCREASE

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD. July i3. - Motor truck
drivers employed by Kaufman & Gorcey,
New York, contractors, who are start
ing TO work on the State road here,
went on strike yesterday afternoon
for Increased pay. The drivers are most
ly foreigners and accompanied the firm
to this town. Most Of the drivers are
receiving s25 week. and they struck
for either s25 and board or $50 a week.
The demand was refused by the man
agement Of the firm and the men refused
to work. Some Of them returned to New
York. 1t is believed that there are
enough drivers in town who for these
wages will gladly take the vacant jobs.