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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1918
Page
1
British front lines in the Alpine theater endure renewed violence as artillery and bombardment intensify across several sectors. Despite the onslaught, the line remains established with overall quiet conditions in adjacent areas.
British and German actions dominate front reports as intense German bombardments hit Flanders and Dickebusch while British raids target the Hinges sector. The Eighteenth Reserve Division, accused of atrocities at Termonde and Leuven, remains tied to Belgian soil and grim history.
About six hundred German shock troops attacked the American first line at Xivray in the Toul sector. The invaders entered the village briefly but were driven out by U S forces early this morning.
Washington June 16. Director General McAdoo released a comprehensive policy statement prioritizing war victory through prompt troop and material movement, public service, humane railroading, and sound business ethics. He stressed eliminating waste, fair wages, low-cost materials, standardized equipment, and efficient routing to support 2,000,000 employees and 100,000,000 patrons while maintaining essential transportation.
Secretary McAdoo outlined a four month financial program including a fourth Liberty loan likely in October totaling at least 6 billion dollars. Certificates will bear 4 percent interest with up to four months maturity, issued in biweekly blocks, plus tax certificates possibly worth 2 billion for summer tax payments. The treasury projects about 12 billion dollars in expenditures from July to January, funded by short term borrowing and deposits. The casualty list reports 17 U S army deaths and wounds, including Private Richmond Grand Forks and Wagoner Dewey Pink among those died of wounds.
Washington reports 8,085 total casualties for the week ending today, with 1,172 killed in action, 4,547 wounded, 1,234 died of disease or other causes, 346 missing, among 800,000+ abroad. Officials cite submarine losses, medical efficiency, and rapid return to duty as evidence of effective logistics and condition.
Seattle June 16 police said thirty two men identified as I W W members were arrested near Seattle for gathering to hold an anti war meeting. Pat McGovern local secretary was among the detainees. Several prisoners reportedly worked in Seattle shipyards and one organizer carried passes to waterfront establishments. Also reported was the sinking of the Norwegian ship Kringsjaa by a German submarine 90 miles off Virginia coast with the crew rescued by a U S warship.
Special dispatch reports Billings facing its worst flood in history with the Great Western Sugar plant and nearby homes submerged. Water depths exceed previous records as residents evacuate livestock to higher ground and authorities race to protect stored sugar and dairy stock.
In Today's Standard a renewed Italian offensive is reported alongside notes on myth foods and aims of the Food Administration. General news covers Lauder's story on meat plant regulations and county leadership in the state. Fire incidents, a deer lodge shooting, and naval recruits arrival are listed amid ads and weather notes.
Washington reports indicate Congress will push major war bills as the fiscal year ends. The $12,000,000,000 army supply measure and the $7,000,000,000 fortification bill are slated for reporting this week, with the $2,000,000,000 sundry civil bill arriving in the Senate. Naval appropriations rise to 11,485 personnel, and prohibition hearings open to curb wartime food and liquor use. Aircraft and ordnance production inquiries continue under Senate subcommittees with site visits planned to Strungwick, N. Y.
Forsyth reports an exodus as floodwaters reach five feet in some areas and nearly the entire city remains underwater except for two blocks. Forecasts call for unsettled weather, with warmer temperatures possible in the southwest come Monday.
Allied and Italian forces sustain a fierce battle along the Asiago plateau to the Piave river and beyond. Austrian reinforcements and gains are met with stubborn counter attacks and heavy casualties. Italian prisoners exceed 3,000 with 89 officers captured as Britons and Americans hold key positions against the Austrian advance.
June 16 report from Italian headquarters says Italian forces firmly hold the Asiago front and Monte Grappa region against a strong Austrian assault. Austrian offensive lines stretch about 117 miles with gas, liquors, bombs and other means used to weaken defenses. Early attacks targeted upper Brenta valley and Val Sugana as Austrians press along the Piave area.
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