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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1918
Page
9
Washington reports American forces in France increasing rapidly to strengthen allied lines. General Peyton March says 800000 troops are there now and 1000000 will be overseas by July’s end, surpassing prior estimates and reflecting swift reinforcement as Baker noted.
Washington June 15 Upward of 40 000 men will be headed to man the great fleet of warships the United States will turn off during the next fiscal year the House Naval Committee was advised by Secretary Daniels. He asked the House to be near with the navy bill of the Senate increasing the navy to 86 481. He transmitted letters from Admiral Benson chief of Navy Operations and Ad-
British troops in a low intensity operation have seized a German forward position two miles north of Bethune. Paris reports a third German offensive has been checked as Allied forces hamper advances toward Paris. French forces push toward Bolivion to curb German debouchment. Berlin notes limited enemy attacks north and south of the Alane with mixed results.
Washington reports unexpected Central Siberia developments may alter Russia’s course as Crecho-Blovak regiments gain against Soviet forces. Allies fear German dominance in Russia unless Moscow concedes to German terms and the Bolshevik government weakens control of food supplies while thousands of Checo-Slovak soldiers push east toward Vladivostok to join the Entente.
An essay discusses the new star Nova Aquilae appearing in Cassiopeia, its visibility this spring, and the theories behind novas. It reviews historic novas, biblical associations, and the war era’s turbulence while noting ongoing debates about cosmic events and divine interpretation.
Senator Weeks told an audience that since January the Navy has sunk more than 25 German submarines and that allied air and naval forces deserve credit for the victories. He urged that heroic deeds be properly credited.
General Crowder announced that three million Americans will be in uniform by August 1 1918. He said extending the age limit from 18 to 45 may be necessary to complete plans with Class One nearly exhausted after January 1 1919. He noted 1,248,000 of 2,123,000 eligible have been called and outlined actions to reach seven million manpower including registrants and volunteers.
Reports from Rome Vienna and London describe a large Austrian offensive across 75 to 100 miles from Asiago to the Piave with heavy artillery and infantry actions. Italian and Allied forces repel attacks as Premier Orlando and General Diaz await further developments amid high losses and intensified bombardment.
A late Vienna report via Holland and Spain says Austria Hungary teeters on collapse as mobilization and internal unrest surge. Military failures and reallocation amid Moravia and Bohemia unrest threaten Premier von Seyler's government while Allied strikes and railway sabotage echo globally.
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