The Cordova Daily Times
Member of Associated Press —Day and Night Telegraphic Service
Vol. lii, No. 305. CURDOVA, ALASKA. MONDAY, .ILLY 15, 1!»1« PRICE TEN CENTS
GERMAN OFFENSIVE RENEWED ON SIXTY-MILE FRONT
AMERICAN TROOPS MEET ATTACK WITH SURPRISE FOR ENEMY
BE SEATED III
WASHINGTON. July If. The re
port recommending that Charles A.
Sulzer lie unseated as delegate from
Alaska in favor of Janies Wiekersham,
the contestant. was unanimously
agreed upon Saturday by the house
committee on privileges and elections,
at the conclusion of its investigations,
which have occupied many months.
The report will he submitted to the
house today, but action probably will
he deferred until after the recess of
congress, late in \ugust.
The committee reported their d
i isiou I hat Wii ! •-! 'ham \ a - ha-ally
tea |. ( led
The roiiri had thrown no tin- y<d•
i ’: s«n on pi'ei'im t ■ w lu-i'i- Wiiber hi' .
had a la -.1 'I V. Tin III- ;!on i rail
■ I-- ii" I'.. I'll " a I'd i d I III i-rtifie.it.
. , i I.-ct ji a to Wicker.- ha - l“l.l man
dam 'ip .ill!: in tinned m J alg.
J..linin' i ihint a| Juneau re ail' d iu
the canvassing hoard's action
i'.-iiig reversed, and Stilzcr carried the
inaleiitials to Washington and ha
acted as delegate during the present
session
SUMS Of TOBACCO
1! YET Of RATIONED
WASHINGTON. July 1 ■“> Govern
ment control of the tobacco industry
may result from the heavy require
ments of the allies mid American
forces abroad. The rationing of
Ameireans may be instituted. The
war industries board is investigating
the requirements.
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The launch Waif will leave for Kat
alla tomorrow
Naval Guns of Immense Caliber Throw Shells on Cities Miles
in Rear of French and American Lines
Tin* Associated Press summary of the war situation, issued
this morning, says that a new phase of the German offensive
lias begun, thirty three days after the Teutons were halted in
their plunge toward ('ompeigne. The front of the attack ex
tends about sixty-five miles, making the drive the greatest ol
t In* year.
()n March L’l the first attack was made against Camhrai, on
i front of more than fifty miles.
The Germans have chosen for their new attack a trout which
has been ipiiet since the Aisne offensive was halted. A new
eat are of the attack is the use of great German naval guns
for the bombardment of cities tar behind the battle area.
American Base Threatened
The mii n;\ liii'.r-- fur naii - mi it - 'mi! )ii-a~t wine which will
, mii|i"| the allies to retire ’Vmii tlie \'< nI;iu am! St Mili'ml «ee
' I - I'l I' ~ lleeie III i III 11'!; • III,- oetol* Jlii"! ! tul’ei t he a life?
hack east n|‘ Mara. civil".: tie- le nnaii- euiiuriaml of the emu
■ iinie,nt imi - \ -tel11 w hieh 'ii)ij iii ' 11 • \im-rii-an forces. \ erdnn.
■ .! S|. Milliel. The e i ’ \ of ( ||;:lmis, in tlijs sector, i' tile front
the s J11.111 v renter, alnl a 11] It'll X i Ilia t e| \ cic'llt ee|| miles back
l tin' line nl the American positions, which in llm area at
nrl,ei| i■ \ 1 e1111 11 mil < 'lintcan Tliim r\ t<> the village • >I I mey, mi
the ('lia'm ni river, ami cast wan I a lone the Marne to .liiiilogonuc.
i Jein'i'iiI Liggett lias two linndred thousand men of the First
army corps in this sector.
The British air fighters have brought down sixteen enemy
airplanes.
The .allies continue their advance in Albania, and {lie Italians
a iso are pressing on t lie west, with the French in tin* east, clear
i11e the Devoli ami Tomorica valleys.
French Meet Shock Bravely
t’AHIS, .1 ii 1 x Id. The (iermaas have begun an attack he
tween Chateau Thierry and Main de Massiges, mi a trout ot
fifty miles. The Flench are meeting the shock’ with energy,
says th" official statement.
An official statement issued yesterday reports that the
French reeonnoisance troops in the Cliampagne sector made a
raid on the enemy lines, taking prisoners and artillery. There
have been actions or. all fronts, the British also reporting a
raid.
Tli" Amici icon force- on tlic Marne have increased tln-ir h 11er
range artillery activity.
Americans in Thick of Battle
WITH 'I1IK AMKi.Ml AN'S d\ Till'. MAKN'K. .Inl\
The (Jet mans latim-hed a violent attack -it daybreak today on
the American position- . c-t of ('bateau Tliie-'ry. especially near
Yaiix, v. Inch was .-c-companicd by a fiere" bora-anlinei;- with
high i xplo-ives and eas -hells.
Tin- Aiii' ie-ans nn t the infantry atlm .< witli a lain o|
machine gnn tile and -nccccded in holding d i ir ow n. ^
Using Monster Guns
I h-av\ shell- from the neniy naval guns are falling far behind
'lie battle line, and tin- .-it \ of Mean \ , twenty five mile- di - taut,
has I,. Oil -helled.
X ; is ■ n ’!' \nieri.-aiis c-oiu i t at' iel:• -.| in the Van
• •! and do - of I' lit" i-n nr. . Tin- < e-l Ira to ' hp-w I
i*t id .• ,. i i iio M ime, et-o—in» mid. i a w ith.-ring tip-.
Ii tie attack ea-t of Id'.-ims tin- T'p-iteh and American- an
■ .)e.: tln-ir po-ition- intact and are pouring a deadly fire into
i.-rmans at close range.
Advance Line in Face of Attacks
I -is afternoon reports from Ynuv indicate that tie Amer
ieai s advanced their line seven hundred yards in the face of the
determined enemy attack, but withdrew to their original Iin ~
or strategical reasons. Twenty-eight Germans were captured
ami a barrage fire drove the enemy hack in confusion.
Germans Again Cross Marne
L().\|K)N, duly Id. 'I'lie (iermnns are reported to have
crossed the Marne at several places in an attack begun mi a
Miirty mile front southwest of Rlieims, between Chateau
Thierry and Bligtiv. The enemy also attacked east of h’heiins,
between I’ruiiay and Muismi de Champagne, mi a front of
iwenty five miles.
An official statement issued today says the the British have
improved their positions east of Amiens and that German nr
tiller, is active south of Arras and in Flanders.
The British in Flanders attacked Sunday mi a two thousand
■raid front in the neighborhood of Ridge wood, in the Bickebush
sector. All objectives were gained and much material was
taken.
WASHINGTON, duly 1'. Military
oftieors hon* hohovo that th*- Gorti ins
havo batod tho road to I’arl- tor
tin- p<noral dri\* anil that th* main
-11 ■ j«*r t i \ i■ m proha hi y sum* plan oast
ui rhaGaii Thi*rr\. whmh marl tho
apo\ o| th* G» rluan aij\am*- on tin*
A i-iio i mnl
British Opinion
I „oNI *oN. duly 1 . It i * on - id* ! «-i|
h* i o that th* Gorman «d> t \ i to
dofaoh Uhoiin hv attari. hath
sido , . aptiirima hill a hi* h > !•: |im
*o t i la ir t i; lit n i :«u* Hi* • ith
ard ad\ am •
-w
I
I’.\KIS. July r. I'll" Hav.1 N"#'n
\gency says that th** Arbeiter Zel
hlllg of Viemiu, the official nruaii of
the \nstrian Social I>einocrac>. de
mands that the government make an
agreement with President W ilson Tho
newspaper has beep barred ten of
• lertna ny
Statement Forthcoming
N.MSTKUMAM. .Inly la Vienna re
ports that important statement - aro
forthcoming regarding Austria - for
eign polhv in connection with the im
pending sessions of the \nstriau and
11utigarian parliaments
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K T Stannard eatne over from La
totiche and will leave for Kenneeott
on tomorrow's train
BRITISH AND AMERICANS
INVADE ARCTIC REGIONS
LONDON, .July 15.—American and British troops have oc
cupied the whole of the Murman coast of North Russia. After
capturing Kent, a \\ liite sea station, the Americans and Biitish
advanced toward Torki.
The allied commanders have appealed to the Murman pop
illation to aid them in the fight against the Germans. Finland
has declared the Murman coast under entente protection.
Demands Made for Withdrawal
The Russian foreign minister has demanded that the Brit
ish detachments on the Murman coast he removed immediately.
Czeclio Slovaks Gaining Ground
LONDON, .July 15. The ('/.echo Slovaks have captured
tlie city of Kazan, miles east of Moscow, alter a violent re
,-istniice hy the Bolshevik lorces.
In Control of the Caspian Sea Region
AM ST Kit DAM, .July 15.—By tin* capture of Kazan the
('/.echo Slovaks have become masters of the lower Volga. The
Czecho-Slovaks are forming “Black Guards” from Trotzky’s
recruits at various points.
Cholera in Petrograd
LONDON, .July 15.—Several hundred persons are dying
dnilv from vholera in I’etrograd. The disease is prevalent in
many parts of Russia.
Dictatorship Not Approved
PKKINti, .July 15.—The British, French and Japanese
ministers to China have asked General Horvath to withdraw
his dictatorship proclamation for Siberia, on the ground that
it is unwise and untimely.
SKATTI.K. July 15.—Repairs to the
steamship Admiral Kvans will require
the removal of her entire superstruc
ture and the rebuilding of her house
and cabins Seven new plates also
will be required for her hull. The re
pairs will take ten weeks.
New Vessel Chartered
The new steamship II K l.ovejoy
lias been chartered fv the Admiral
line for Southeastern Alaska service.
The Admiral fleet now numbers twen
ty-five vessels.
ALASKA EARTHQUAKE IS
RECORDED IN VANCOUVER
VICTORIA. H. C„ July 15.—An
earthquake of unusual severity was
recorded here on Sunday night by
seismographs of local scientists. The
disturbance is believed to have been
about nine hundred miles distant,
probably in Alaska.
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Word has been received from Fort
l.isc'lim to the effect that the four
Cordovans, Sam Hubbard. Lewis F.
Davis Jule R, Olsen and L. L. Davis,
who went there to enlist have been
inducted into the service.
TILLAUGUST 24
WAS'IINCTON*. July 15- The exo
dus of members of congress for the
summer vacation is in full swing to
day Transaction of business is ham
pered hv the fact that so few mem
bers were in their seats today, and
most important measures will be post
polled until the end of the recess. oi]
August 1M
The drafting of the revenue meas
ure began today by the committee
tin ways and means of the house be
hind elosed doors.
TWENTY-TWO NATIONS
AT WAR WITH GERMANY
PORT AU PRINCE, July 15—The
Haitian council of state has voted a
declaration of war against Germany.
This makes the twenty-second na
tion that has declared war against the
Germans, and seven others have
broken off diplomatic relations
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Mrs. Jack Rowe of Kennecott lias
received the sad news that her brother
has been killed while fighting in a
Canadian artillery regiment some
where In France. Her many friends
extend their sympathy.—McCarthy
News.
BERAT IS THREATENED
BY ALLIES IN ALBANIA
l.< >XIX ».\. July 15.—Reuter’s reports from the Macedonian
limit say that the allied operations in southern Albania are re
sulting in a series of successes. The Italians are pushing the
western w ing and center, and the French advance in the valley
of the Toniorica threatens the important town of Herat, which
probably will be captured within a few days.
The surrenders of the Austrians arc becoming more fre
• incut. The enemy is burning depots and villages which he is
compelled to abandon.
Allies Drive Out Enemy
FA IMS, July 15. In the eastern theater on July Id, west
ol Doiran, the British troops successfully raided the Bulgarian
lines.
The French troops continue their successful advance in
Albania, having driven the enemy from Hill Xo. 5(H) and the
village of Xarta, at tin* confluence of the Xormoriea and Devoli
rivers, and occupying (Iramshi, on the right bank of the Devoli.
In Northern Italy
KOMK, July 15.—-(Official)—Artillery fire has dispersed
the moving enemy troops north of Boreola pass. Attacks of
enemy patrols have been repulsed at (’oronne.
The Northland (Tub, at its meet
ing on Saturday night, elected the fol
lowing officers for the ensuing term
President, Walter Gaffney; first vice
president. II A. Slater; second vice
president. N. Greene; secretary. W.
I, . Fursman: treasurer, John Muller:
house committee, Thomas S. Scott.
K V Boyle and A Van Veehten. Now
members elected were .1. H Kline and
II. (1. Steel.
TO SPEED PRODUCTION
OE LUMBER TOR SHIPYARDS
WASHINGTON. July 15— J 11.
Kirby of Houston has been appointed
lumber administrator for the Emer
gen > Kleet Corporation, lie also will
have control of logging operations