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Newspaper
Cordova Daily Times
Location
Cordova, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
1
T. G. Hasaryk, head of the Czecho Slovak forces, presented President Wilson with a letter expressing gratitude for his decision to support the Czech and Slovak cause in Russia. The message said Wilson's name is cheered in true streets and the nation will be forever grateful.
A fragmentary report states the crown prince seeks to reconstruct the army with French aid amid German divisions suffering attrition. Military experts in an unnamed location assess depleted divisions and reduced company strength in ongoing fighting.
The list of army personnel includes names of those wounded and killed in action since the American landing. The total toll of casualties across the army and marine corps is 18 409, with many names added to the official lists as the war continues.
London dispatch reports the German bombardment of Paris continuing as bombardment resumed yesterday after a brief pause. The report notes German forces and ongoing shelling affecting the Paris region, with confirmations from London sources.
A British sailing vessel the Gla Holland was sunk by an enemy submarine yesterday near Port Lys. The Canadian Atlas Mug crew were landed in Nova Scotia after the attack.
London August 6 Zeppelins raided England last night. One airship was brought down and another crippled, according to reports.
Zurich August 6 report says Admiral von Capelle the German minister of marine is about to resign his office amid a cabinet reshuffle. The dispatch notes pressure within the government and notes uncertainties about a successor.
Official Austrian notices acknowledge the Allies must win as numeric superiority grows. The Emma Arbeiter Zeitung reports that Allied victories have depressed morale across the empire, with admissions of despondency spreading.
The Post Office Department plans a daily air mail service between New York and Chicago, expected to cut Pacific coast travel time to the Atlantic by about twelve hours. Washington reports the project as a step toward faster nationwide mail delivery.
Judge Bunnell travels westward after arriving in Cordova en route to Anchorage. He plans to preside in the first heat before heading to Anchorage to hold court for Judge Brown on August 20 and return for a term on September 9, weather reported as cool with a minor delay between Donnelly and Yost’s glacier area.
Alaska June profit details show Granby Corp posting a net income of 450000 dollars for May. The report from New York markets notes Alaska Gold and related mining shares moving on metal prices.
Premier Terausehi in Tokio says Japan may take further military measures if Czecho Slovak demands and chaos in Siberia persists to counter Austro German menace. Reports from Moscow state Bolsheviks consider war declaration against Japan in August news from London.
Allied fronts show heavy fighting as German artillery, flame projectors, and gas shells strike American positions along the Vesle. In action near Pismes the Americans reported taking seventeen German soldiers and several artillerymen amid a fierce gun duel.
A British sailor disguised as a woman boarded a German submarine and blew its bottom with a bomb after the crew attempted to force surrender. The sailor, who carried a baby during the action, is cited for bravery and may receive the Victoria Cross. In New York, heat caused several deaths and many prostrations whileWashington traces German links across the Mexico border.
Fragmentary report mentions German soldiers and a detter received from Joan soldiers calling something Satan. Details are unreadable and cannot be confirmed.
Monte Waln, injured in 1914 while assisting in moving coal for the government, underwent amputation of his leg at the general hospital. Earlier treatment included a stay at Knik due to frost and a series of transfers to Mayo Bros' institute in Rochester, Minnesota, with temporary relief but ongoing complications from the injury.
The Americans who captured Mist es were of the same group that occupied Coulonges Dravigny and De ar Cohan joined the French retreat last spring and were found in a villa church kept under guard by Germans mostly old civilians. Cordova seeks funds for Armenian orphans and aims to raise 1000 dollars.
Washington August 6 broader provisions aim to protect essential industries by preventing large withdrawals of men over 32 for military service. Those in essential work but not in industrial occupations will not be called.
Railroad Administration head McAdoo presented a brief on unfocused rail activity in the United States. The summary notes include several points about freight and passenger movement and a comparison to last year, with questions about reteht and overall performance.
The Earl of Reading, the British ambassador to the United States, arrived in New York to attend a conference with British officials. He intends to discuss war credit hoards and wartime concerns as reported locally.
U S food administrator Herbert Hoover tours the battle front, visiting areas near Htellean wood. He observes ground where American forces battled and notes the resilience of troops, reflecting on the war effort and civilian support during the visit.
German newspapers report twenty nine British officers escaped from Holenden prison camp. They are described as Stathinge and large rewards are offered for their capture.
Seattle noon price list shows halibut sablefish cod and other species quoted with abbreviations, reflecting a brief federal or local market summary. No clear values or identifiers beyond fragmentary species names and market timing.
An official bulletin reports Allied naval and military forces landed at Archangel on August 2 in line with Russian population wishes. The move caused great gratification among locals.
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