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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
1
London dispatch reports German morale dropping fast at the front with growing distrust in enemy ranks. The influx of American forces is credited with boosting Allied strength and undermining German claims of submarine success.
Official advices from Austria admit manpower will determine the war and that Allied numerical superiority grows daily. The Arbeiter Zeitung in Vienna reports Allies victories generate a deep despondency among Austrians as public sentiment shifts amid rising numbers on the Allied side.
A concise war update notes British posts near Rebecq advancing east of the town while German statements report Allied efforts north of Albert and along the Somme repulsed. Montdidier indicates German withdrawal, and Bavarian War Minister Helmgrau says the offensive is halted and current operations must not be publicly discussed.
German forces advanced their lines north of the La Bassee Canal, pushing across ground evacuated by British forces as they held the sector briefly before the enemy occupation. The move marks a shift in frontline positions with Germans occupying recently vacated positions.
British dispatch reports night action in the Villers Bretonneaux area with German artillery activity and numerous gas shells observed. No further details provided on casualties or exact positions.
Dublin reports a coal shortage in Ireland and Mr Burgess, Irish representative of the Coal Controller, recommends peat for domestic use. Peat is common in rural areas but rarely used in towns, highlighting a shift in fuel strategy.
Washington reports plans for dispatching American troops to Vladivostok are advancing. A definite statement from Gen March is expected. A senior officer from the International forces may be sent to lead the joint expedition with Japan likely to supply a Chief of Staff. British forces have landed. French units due.
KANDALASKA Aug 6 American troops helped landings at Archangle last week and were warmly greeted by residents of Northern Russia who expressed support for the Allied cause. London reports Pavna Izvastia papers say Siberia plans to declare war on the Bolshevik Soviet Government. Tokyo notes Premier Terauchi says Japan is ready for more action in Siberia if Czech Slovak demands demand it and chaos persists, possibly prompting further measures against Austro German threats in the Far East.
An official statement says Allied naval and military forces landed at Actangle on August 2 and occupied the town with the consent of the Russian population, bringing gratification to locals.
T. J. Hasaryk, president of the Czech Slovak National Council and commander in chief of its forces, delivered a letter to President Wilson praising his decision to aid the Czechs and Slavs in Russia. He said Wilson's name is honored in Prague and the nation will remain grateful.
New York August six Earl Reading British Ambassador to the United States has arrived in London to confer with the British War Cabinet, according to an official announcement.
Reports from Argentina indicate government receipts for the year ending last July fall short of expectations. Estimated at 393,000,000 pesos, actual receipts total 262,000,000,000 pesos. The peso is worth about fifty cents in American gold.
Washington reports 498 new Army and Marine casualties in the Aisne-Marne engagement, bringing the victory toll to 1,213 and total American casualties since landing in France to 16,409. The list predominantly records wounded. Alaska has no names yet.
The steamer Warilda of 7713 tons was torpedoed on Saturday while carrying wounded soldiers from France. At least 12 percent are missing, including one American. One hundred patients have been landed.
All that is mortal of Patrick M. Mullen, distinguished citizen of Juneau, was laid away this morning at Evergreen Cemetery. The impressive High Requiem Mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock at the Catholic Church, Rev. Father A. J. Roccati officiating. The services were attended by scores of friends and family. Father Roccati officiated at the grave.
Aug 6 Canadian Atlantic port reports four fishing schooners and one lumber schooner sunk by German submarines in the past four days, bringing total losses to five vessels.
Two British torpedo destroyers were sunk by mines on August 2. Five officers and 92 sailors were lost in the incident, with reporting indicating heavy casualties among the crew.
The British schooner Gladys Holland was submarine yesterday. The crew were landed at Nova Scotia.
Paris reports it is impossible to tally all booty quickly. Allies have captured 77 millimeter guns and 1,500,000 shells. Americans took 8,400 prisoners in operations north of the Ourcq river.
Aug 6 report says American forces captured Fismes and seized 17 large German guns along with several German artillerymen in the action.
French forces report capture of more than 600 weapons and 100 trench mortars since July 18 as Gen. Mankins' army continues operations near Paris.
The Americans who captured Fis mes belonged to the same organization occupying Coulonges Bravigny and Cohan. At Cohan the civilian population left behind by the French retreat last spring were found in village churches, kept under guard by the Germans. Most were elderly and children.
London reports from the British Admiralty that enemy airships approached the East coast of England last night and were sighted near the coast. One Zeppelin was shot down and another crippled in the raid.
A group of Puneau soldiers from Fort Seward arrive in Juneau on a two day furlough. Present are Corp Malcolm Wilson Corporal Grundler Privates Horace Adams John Olsen Martin Olsen N M Freeman Vale Belander Hodgkins Company A Sergeant Southern and Privates I V Kauffman Tom Gilligan George Coffey. They will return on the Jefferson.
Bills of sale filed at the Customs House show the Search light sold by Fred Allen and Ben Allen to J. A. Benalkin for 1079 dollars. Another sale, the Norma, was executed by Isaac Rosenvold and P. F. Norby to Andrew Jacobson of Nome.
The Spokane will call at the Northern Packing Company's dock when it arrives with a thousand box bases for them.
A summary to the Associated Press says evidence suggests the Germans plan a drive from Ypres toward Rheims. They may retire to the north of current lines. Allied progress slowed in the last 48 hours to move heavy artillery into position for counter attacks while harvesting a large amount of guns and ammunition.
In reports from Aug 6, Allied patrols encountered increased German resistance along the Aisne and Vesle rivers. Gen. Pershing's evening bulletin notes brisk artillery action on the Vesle line and American aviators downed four enemy planes Saturday.
Army officers foresee a continued German withdrawal to the Aisne river line. The French advance northeast of Soissons suggests a possible northward expansion of the battlefront to reach the Oise river line, potentially mirroring the Aisne-Marne salient in Picardy.
Retuer's correspondent at French headquarters says enemy artillery is heavily engaged along the Vesle river as French forces cross at several points.
Paris dispatch reports local fighting on the Vesle north bank with an official notice noting no change on the front between Soissons and Rheims as of last evening. The report emphasizes ongoing tension in the sector without territorial shifts.
Washington reports the government is probing German and German American actions in the United States near the Mexican border just south of Lower California. Wireless links to Mexico City are alleged. Amsterdam letters claim German soldiers label American troops as Satane for fierce combat and eagerness for close fighting.
The new manpower bill broadens exemptions to avoid disrupting war industries by keeping older men over 32 from conscription when they perform essential civilian work. Service members in essential roles not yet in industrial jobs will not be drafted.
Aug 6 report says Allied forces maintain the initiative and push lines while heavy artillery and equipment move to a new front. German counterattacks are repulsed, few Germans remain south of the Aisne Vesle line, and the Allies continue to cross the Aisne and Vesle rivers as planning for future actions proceeds.
A morning AP summary reports the Rhelma-Soissons front stabilized for the moment while forces plan further movements. Northern front uneasy as Crown Prince Rupprecht withdraws toward British territory along the La Basse Canal. British and French organize vacated Somme and Picardy regions. Americans among Allied landings at Anchangle, Russia.
The Havas News Agency reports the pursuit of German forces continues with only a few Germans remaining south of the Vesle river. Allies hold the south bank between Fismes and Rheims while German casualties line roads northward, evidencing the harsh chase by Allied and American troops.
German forces along the Vesle river intensified artillery fire on American lines. They used gas projectiles and machine guns as 105 German guns pounded hill tops. The heavy duel hindered observation and escalated the bombardment.
Paris Aug 6 Havas reports German resistance north of the Vesle river continues while French light detachments press along the Code river heights. German positions between the Aisne and Vesle are deemed untenable as Echo de Paris says Germans may launch an offensive to relieve their defeat.
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