17 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
1
Allied forces drive large numbers of troops toward Italian defenses along a front near one hundred miles. Heavy action continues as enemy troops attempt crossings of the Piave River.
Austrians capture 10,000 and over 3,000 are taken prisoner by Italian and Allied forces along the Asiago plateau to the Piave. Fighting rages across the Alpine front with counterattacks restoring positions as Victor Emmanuel’s troops hold the line. American troops occupy Alsace sectors with light casualties amid German pressure. Submarine activity continues off the U S coast as the Samoa sinks off Virginia.
Dr Carlos Bustamantia editor of El Fonographo claimed pro German influence in Venezuela's government and said German U boat bases exist in Venezuelan waters. He described suppression of allied papers, imprisonment, and flogging of editors while German money supposedly funds pro German interests. He was jailed eight months and smuggled aboard a steamship to reach this port.
Lora Beaver brook head of the British propaganda department in London argues the paper restrictions are too drastic and seeks increased paper supplies for daily and weekly publications in England. Max Aitkin, a war observer for the Canadian army, is noted for eye witness accounts.
A brief weather note states Monday and Tuesday will be generally fair in New Mexico with warmer temperatures in the eastern portion on Monday. No precipitation is expected and skies remain mostly clear through the period.
Dr. Carlos Lopez reaches an Atlantic port from Caracas with information potentially solving the submarine's location. The report notes the_TEUTON_ subage may lie near Venezuelan waters awaiting confirmation from authorities.
In May at an American camp in France a casual concert drew many French regimental troops. A leading French opera tenor performed Tosca arias unaccompanied, delivering a remarkable voice that hushed the crowd and impressed the audience.
In Brighton two four story buildings will employ 1200 discharged soldiers with perfect sight to learn diamond cutting and polishing. Trainees start with marbles to build skill, then handle small diamonds as wages begin after progressing. training lasts three to six months.
Washington June 14 Congress moves to fast track three major war funding bills totaling 24 billion by July 1 as hearings on the war revenue measure approach. House votes on naval appropriation pay raise and Senate military subcommittee probes aircraft and ordnance plants begin in New Brunswick New Jersey.
Missoula Mont June 16 The forest fire situation in Montana Idaho and eastern Idaho has improved greatly in the last 24 hours due to cooler weather and local rains Reports from district No 1 of the United States forest service headquarters state only two new fires were reported both small lightning blazes in the Cour dAlene reserve News from the Kaniksu Flathead and Helena forests indicates conditions are under control with all fires restrained and contained
Reseeinted Press Correspondence from Queenstown reports a large dwelling with land acquired for an American naval hospital to serve men from U S warships. Wooden dormitories will be added, boosting capacity to 256 beds, built in sections in America and shipped to Ireland in knock down form.
Reuters dispatch from London dated June 16 describes the Austrian assault on the Asta plateau during midmorning. Austrian and Bohemian troops push toward Cima Di Fonte while the British lines repulse the attack with limited gains.
The Norwegian bark Samoa from Buenos Aires was sunk by shell fire from a German submarine about ninety miles off the Virginia coast Friday morning. Fifteen crew members were picked up by a schooner and taken to port aboard a transfer vessel. The attack marks the nineteenth sinking by raiders off the Atlantic coast in three weeks as officials cite limited military gain and morale effects.
British submarine commanders report that irregular, zigzag racing coupled with speed helps allied ships dodge U boats. They cite real wartime practice from trailing enemy warships, noting the jigzag course makes targets harder to hit and enhances survival in patrols.
Government plans for the next four months are disclosed by Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. The Fall liberty loan aims to raise funds for war needs and bolster national finances with a major national marketing effort.
Secretary McAdoo announced a four month financial program for a fourth Liberty Loan totaling at least 6 billion dollars. Certificates will be issued in blocks of 750 million dollars every two weeks starting June 25 with 4 1/2 percent interest and maturities up to four months. Banks urged to subscribe 7 percent of gross resources monthly and tax certificates totaling up to 2 billion to be issued later.
Washington June 11 The army casualty list shows fifty seven names. Categories include seven killed in action thirteen died of wounds fourteen severely wounded and others wounded. Names include Lieut Whitney W Stark Brooklyn Corporal Frank Tepinka Chicago Sergeant William A Williams Lindley and many more from New York Illinois Indiana Ohio Massachusetts and California among others.
The War Department reports 8085 total American casualties in the year since U S troops landed in France. Deaths total 2192 with 1547 wounded and 346 missing, while 4547 are wounded in action. Submarine sinkings claim 291 lives aboard Tuscania and Moldavia.
About six hundred German shock troops raided the American first line positions at Xivray early this morning. Some enemy entered the village but were driven out as German assaults elsewhere were repulsed. The report notes continued heavy fighting with American forces holding positions.
Director General McAdoo releases a comprehensive plan prioritizing wartime logistics, public service, understanding between managers, workers, and patrons, and sound economies. He emphasizes humanizing railroading and dispelling the idea that corporations have no souls while outlining steps for efficiency and fair wages.
Eugene B Debs closed the Ohio socialist convention with a denial that he repudiates the St Louis platform. He praised jailed socialists, warned of Bolshevik influence, and claimed war aims align with central powers goals. Debs noted a crisis amid draft card seizures and operatives detaining men.
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