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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
1
Berlin war office states no progress by German forces. The brief notice confirms limited movements and reassurances of continued defense efforts. It outlines strategic posture without detailing operations or casualties.
Across the Marne front and other sectors, Allied forces face renewed German assaults with heavy casualties reported on both sides. German attacks are described as persistent, while American troops engage fiercely. Reports note continued bombardment and difficult conditions as the front line holds or slightly shifts in several sectors.
Newswire brief notes heroic actions by forces in France during World War I as recounted by the American Young Men's Christian Association and referenced in the New York edition from June 5. The item notes dramatic battlefield signals and the cancellation of coverage on Page 15.
In Chicago on June 5 witnesses testifying before Federal Judge Landis described repeated seditious speeches by ten defendants including Pete McAvoy Herbert McCutcheon KR Baskett and Francis P Sullivan. They urged opposition to war munitions plant production and sought to influence workers at San Jose and a July 4 1917 gathering under the People’s Council with minister David Proctor presiding.
British ministry reports wheat acreage to rise domestically while shipments from the United States and Canada fall. The food administration says the crop increase will not greatly affect total consumption and will ease reliance on US and British exports. American marines in France report two German attacks repelled on the Marne frontier with patrols wiped out and several prisoners taken.
Washington June 1 Data on steel shortage exists and government allied needs may force curtailment of steel supply. J Leonard Replogle will report after meetings with the American Iron and Steel Institute and War Industries Board. Unfilled orders total about 17,000,000 tons, roughly half of last year’s output. Non war figures exclude government needs, and curtailment opinions vary among officials and industries.
Helena reports the Montana council of defense voting eight to one to reject dissent against Wheeler's reappointment as United States district attorney. The record notes no evidence of sedition by Oscar Rohn of Butte, while citing concerns about handling aliens and public confidence during wartime.
Next Saturday marks the first anniversary of the disaster at Granite Mountain Butte. General Manager N. Bo Braly reports the company will erect a monument over the graves of the unidentified 65 who were buried together, following instructions from President Thomas F. Cole. The erection will begin at the burial site.
Washington June 5 White mill lon young Americans just turned 21 registered for army service orders went out from orovost Marshall the governors of 1w and 24 as istrante. This wax 40,000 negro men from 20' st heref led to the when they Army Wil number well The registration today apy wax A by the perfect istrants be placed at the bottom of the elast to which they were assigned, many of them may soon be the colors as today's requisition. by Wil exhaust the first claws. In some states While one forint was mids this to have been the reas on why Arizona was not Included in today's.eal Results of the second registratio will not be known until tomecrow General Crowder had requested the adju of each state t tele mory of altiving the total. register the proportion to the mum that had been expected to enroll. Fons obtained for any difference tween the figures, and the tota any untoward, recurrence the registration. Registration days for men here for becoming 21 years of age priate bly will be fixed every three monthe It im estimated that 1,000,000, men are of axe yearly, and the new registrants are expected to see far toward keeping up the fing class in each state from thus far all men for the national army. have been drawn.
Today’s Standard reports raiders dodging patrols repulsed in attacks, state defense council announcing finainns registrations, and a busy roster update. It notes Silver Bow charity events, housing market activity, and mining district asks McAdoo to dull railroad expansion. Also mentions Huskies class prospects and Anaconda New general news, plus a cooler forecast for southern portions on Thursday.
A chaotic wartime dispatch reports raiders moving steadily south along the coast near New Jersey and Delaware. Details are sparse as officials assess the Eidsvold attack and possible submarine activity. The article notes U S inquiries and questions whether more ships will be withdrawn to protect Atlantic routes.
Summary of navy department record describing a June encounter where a submarine fired 18 to 20 shots at a French cruiser. An American destroyer arrived and the submarine submerged. The French captain, initially misidentifying a schooner as a destroyer, fired after the submarine's second volley. No hits reported. a three masted schooner is noted as possibly Edward Rt. Baird Jr., later bombed and sunk.
Washington notes Hoover opposes delaying beer and wine production despite food savings. President Wilson had said he would not block foodstuffs use unless needed for feeding the nation or allies. Senator Sheppard and Senator Smith discuss amendments and committee actions amid the food administration stance.
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