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'BRITISH LAUNCH BIG OFFENSIVE
'HURL ATTACK AT !
/ GERMANS ALONG
C. 20 MILE FRONT
LONDON, July 1.—Preceded by a tremendous artillery
fire, the British launched an offensive against the Genn? n lines
over a twenty mile front north of Somme last night.
The British broke into the German system of forward de
fenses over a length of sixteen miles, taking many prisoners.
The British losses, it is asserted, were small.
Simultaneously with the British advance, the French
troops on the line adjoining advanced, capturing the trenches
of the Germans in front of their positions.
The advance of the French and British soldiers is said tc
' have been one of the most spectacular during the whole war
With the new British mortars firing an average of thirty-five
shots a minute, which protected the advancing troops from
the German fire, and cut the wire entanglements, the troops
sprang from the trenches as if on parade, and advanced at a
run over the intervening ground. The trenches were found to
have been badly damaged by the continuous artillery fire, and
prisoners assert that for the past five days the curtain f?re to
which they have been subjected has prevented them from get
ting provisions to the first line trenches.
ALLIES MAKE HEADWAY.
LONDON, July 1.—The British forces have captured
Serre and Montauben, important tactical points. The French
have taken Curlu and Favierre Woods. All the German main
first line trenches are now taken and the allies are attacking
the second line. The British have captured Laboiselle, and
now are attempting to surround Thiepval, an important Ger
man position. Fricourt may be cut entirely from the German
army. In some places the allies have advanced five miles, and
are still forging ahead.
'A GERMANS WITHDRAW TROOPS.
LONDON, July 1.—The German forces along the British
front are estimated at 800,000 men. The battle is progressing
favorably for the allies. The French are advancing steadily
and the British are fighting for the villages of Mametz and
Cental Maison, of which they already hold .portions through
'^■aids covered by a continuous bombardment.
^ The British have taken enough prisoners to enable them to
identify every German battalion opposing them. The Ger
mans are known to have withdrawn troops from Verdun a id
- the Champaign fronts to reinforce Hindenburg on the Russian
front. Three divisions also were taken from the British
- front. The British have bombarded the whole line from
«omme to Ypres unceasingly for the past twenty-four hours,
he weather'is overcast, with snow and rain squalls.
STORY OF BRITISH ADVANCE.
LONDON, July 1—The British forces are advancing
against the Ge’rmans over a broad rolling country with rounded
hills which are densely wooded. It is apparent that the Ger
mans never expected an attack at that place.
The front for the British advance was selected weeks ago,
and a bombardment of the remainder of the line and lrequent
raids made by the British, procured the information of the dis
position of the German forces, and were designed to keep the
Germans guessing as to where the main attack was to be
launched. , TT , ,
A week ago, when the German attacks on Verdun began
to make further headway, the British guns opened fire on the
German lines, and innumerable batteries took turns smashing
the German defenses, destroying the communication trenches,
and blowing up ammunition depots. Guns of fifteen inches
and other large calibres prevented the Germans bringing up
supports and wrecked everything within range. New trench
mortars tore away the wire entanglements, broke down the
parapets and generally opened the way for the men with rifles
%nd bayonets.
The news of the British success has spread like wildfire,
and there was a great rush for the extras which all the news
papers issued.
It is expected that Lloyd George soon will be named min
of war to succeed Kitchener, as he is said to be about to
m^sign as minister of munitions.
BRITISH CAPTURE VILLAGE.
LONDON, July 1.—The British war office announces the
kpture of the village of Mametz yesterday, and say that Fri
oourt is nearly surrounded and must fall into their hands.
I t GERMANS HAMMER AT VERDUN.
/ PARIS, July 1.—After four violent attacks, during which
liquid fire was used, the Germans captured the French posi
tions east of Hill 304, taken by the French yesterday. The
French immediately made a counter attack, and succeeded in
recapturing the positions. ,
The Germans also made furious attacks on Thiamont, cap
ti ed by the French yesterday, and succeeded in penetrating
t • outer works, although the approaches of Thiamont are
y in possession of the French.
RUSSIANS GOING AHEAD.
PETROGRAD, July 1.—The Russian war office an
nounces the capture of the town of Obertine, south of the Dnei
ster river, and several villages both on the north and south
sides of the river.
ITALIANS REPORT PROGRESS.
ROME, July 1.—Italian progress on the Trentino front
remains unchecked in the Arsa valley. The Italians have cap
tured Kalmorbia and the line along the southern slopes of
Mount Spil. Along the Posina the Italians announce they have
captured several important positions.
RUSSIANS CAPTURE RAILROAD CENTER.
PETROGRAD, July 1.—The Russians today captured
Kolomea, the most important railroad center of Bukowina,
which gives them command of practically every railroad in the
province. __
DISASTROUS FIRE
ON SEATTLE DOCK;
LOSS $230,000
SKATTLK, .Inly 1.- Kin* hist night destroyed tin1 Oriental
dock, at Iho foot of Lenora street, occupied by W. F. .Jalm,
contractor and dealer in building materials, and the I nited
Stat"s quartermaster department, causing the death ot' one un
jii n’ilied boy and ;) loss ot $L2.‘50,00().
Large (piantities of army materials, destined for Alaska,
nere stored in the warehouse. There were twenty-six explo
sions of dynamite, which was among the army supplies, which
ndb shattered the building. The boy who was killed was
watching Ihe fire, and was struck by a fragment of an explod
ing shell.
The cable ship Burnside, which berths at this dock, was
alongside when the fire started, but immediately put out into
the bar, when* she escaped injury.
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WASHINGTON, July l. — The for
eign oft ice is preparing to make a for
mal inquiry of the German govern
ment a> to what punishment was in
flicted upon the commander of the|
subi lariue which torpedoed the chan
unship Sussex.
In reply to the note from the
United states concerning the attack
on this vessel, the German govern
ment inserted that the commander
who attacked the vessel had exceed
ed his orders and had been punished.
No statement as to the punishment
meted out was made, and the United,
States, through Ambassador Gerard,
made informal inquiry as to his pen
alty. No attention was paid to this
request and the United States now has
made formal request for the informa
tion.
SUSPECTED SPY ACQUITTED.
NEW YORK, July 1. — Hans Tau
scher, formerly an officer in the Ger
man army, who was charged with
complicity in attempting to blow up
the Welland canal, was acquitted to
day.
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NO SOUTH AMERICAN EXPANSION
LIVERPOOL, June 26. — Sir Al
fred Booth, chairman of the Cunard
Company, has announced that the
Cunard Company has no intention of
; going into the South American trade,
either directly or indirectly. This an
nouncement was made in answer to
the rumors of an amalgamation with
the Cunard and Royal Mall lines.
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EL PASO, July 1. — It has been re
ported here from reliable sources that
twenty-six .Mexicans were killed and
fifty wounded in the battle between
the Mexicans and Americans at Car
rizal. According to Lem Splllsbury,
American scout, there were only
seventy-six Americans in the battle,;
which means that one Mexican wasi
put out of business for each Ameri
can who participated.
The Americans who fell in the bat !
tie were buried in the Carrizal cerne-i
tery.
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TRANSMISSION LINE GOES
OUT OF BUSINESS.
The transmission line which carries
the power from the power station toj
Cordova, broke this morning at 8|
o’clock, and was down most of thej
day.' The break occurred at the other,
end of the line, which can only be
reached by water. A crew was sent
from Cordova to repair the line csj
soon as the break occurred.
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BRITISH NEWSPAPERS ASK
LENIENCY FOR CASEMENT.
LONDON, July 1. — The newspa
pers of England, almost without excep
tion, today recommend that Sir Roger
Casement, found guilty of high trea
son, be not hanged. It is felt that
enough blood has been shed by those
responsible for the Irish rebellion, and
ihut lenieicy should be extended to
Casement.
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MEXICAN CRISIS
IS PAST; TROOPS
STILL ON BORDER
WASHINGTON, July 1.—There have been no new devel
opments in the Mexican situation, excepting the mobilisation
of the militia continues and a large force of state troops now
is stationed along the border. A strict censorship, which has
been established, forbids the details of their disposition."
Congress will adjourn tonight until Wednesday, which in
dicates that the situation is much less critical than last week.
MEXICAN REPLY FORECASTED.
MEXICO CITY, July 1.—The foreign office in its reply to
the United States will deny the correctness of the assertions
put forth, and will declare that the United States is without
right in maintaining an armed force on Mexican soil.
MILITARY PREPARATIONS CONTINUE.
WASHINGTON, July 1.—Military preparations continue
without cessation, and it has been announced that there will
be nothing doing in diplomacy until Carranza’s reply has been
received, or it is evident he does not intend to reply. Lansing
today told Senor Arredondo that an early reply was expected
by this government.
Cabinet members agree that the Mexican situation and the
policy of this government is unchanged. The release of the
troopers delayed military action, but the critical diplomatic
situation is unrelieved. Interests in Mexico City seeking to
prevent a break between the two governments appear to be
discouraged.
STATE TROOPS ON BORDER.
SAN ANTONIO, July 1.—The movements of the militia
are proceeding effectively, and the state troops from many
parts of the union now are encamped along the border.
GREEK SPY IS
CONVICTED
AND SHOT
PARIS, July 1. — The Greek spy,
Condoyannis, formerly an actor, was
shot at daybreak on June 2d. in front
of the artillery targets at Vincennes. ]
He was condemned on March 1 *>, for j
giving the Germans information as to]
numhers and movements of troops in |
France, and had since vainly exhaust-;
ed all means of appeal, including that i
of applying to the president of the1
republic.
On the morning of his execution ^
Condoyannis was awakened in his]
cell at half past two o'clock and told
this his time had come. He dressed;
slowly, repeating that he wanted to j
make further statements, but inter
rupting himself every now and then
to say to the guards: "So you insist
that 1 shall be shot?"
When dressed. Condoyannis was
irdered into a wagon drawn by two j
horses and was taken on a journey ^
of half an hour's duration to the
•butts.” Getting out of the wagon, he
walked firmly enough, the guards say.
to the wooden post at which he was
to stand to be shot, but kept con-;
stantly exclaiming: “I protest, 1 pro
test." While he was still protesting]
the guards began to bandage his eyes. ]
hut Condoyannis tore the cloth away,
saying that he would give the order
to fire himself.
At this point he began to make a
speech. "Brave French soldiers * * ^
He got so far. but no further—at this,
moment the officer commanding the
firing party lowered his sword and
Condoyannis fell pierced by a dozen
balls. --- ^»
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DILLON BEATS MORAN.
NEW YORK, June 30.—Jack Dillon
out fought and out-pointed Frank Mo
ran for nine rounds last night. Mo
ran was thirty-five pounds heavier
and six Inches taller than Dillon.
PREDICTS GOOD
WEATHER FOD
The weather man has promised the
Times that on the Fourth of July he
will give us nice, clear, sunshiny wea
ther. The finest day of the year, he
declares, is already bottled up and oil
the way to Cordova, ready to be un
corked on that day of days.
The weather man. who refuses to
divulge his identity, is willing to
stake his reputation that his ts *ne
right prediction as to the weather.
He points to the high wind of last
night, which he says is a sure indi
cation that fair weather is not more
than two days off.
In the meantime preparations for
the Fourth celebration are going
ahead on the presumption that the
weather man is right, and will be able
to deliver a beautiful red lemonade
day as ordered.
Reports from up the line indicate
that a larger crowd than was at firs!
anticipated is coming to Cordova. The
one-fare rate for the round trip has
tempted many to come to Cordova and
attend to business which otherwise
would have to be postponed.
The street is in first class condi
tion, and will require only several
hours of sun to make it a good fast
track for the races scheduled.
Will Clayson, in charge of the boat
races, says he is not worried at all
about the weather, as the sports of
ivhich he has control can be pulled
off rain or shine.
Dr. Council is proud of the ball
team. He insists that he has the fast
est aggregation which ever stepped on
the local diamond, and predicts great
things when his men meet the team
from Valdez.
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Frank Dolan, old timer, from the
Kougarok, near Nome, died receutly
at Butte, Mont., according to word
received by tlus Bergen