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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1917
Page
1
Russians press Germany on armistice terms as halifax port area reports devastation. Delegates demand Baltic Island occupancy concessions amid stalled talks.
Berlin reports a formal settlement suspends hostilities on the entire Russian front for ten days beginning Friday noon. The announcement comes from official channels, outlining a temporary pause expected to ease wartime strain and allow humanitarian measures.
Representatives of the Teutons met Russian emissaries at Brest-Litosvick to discuss an armistice. German commissioners limited to the eastern front while Russians demanded a full-front armistice and the surrender of Moon, Dago, and Oesel islands in the Baltic. The Teutons rejected these broader terms, returning to the eastern-front proposal now under Russian consideration.
London reports survivors of the steamer Apapa say a second torpedo shattered lifeboats with many passengers aboard. Several women were killed and others drowned. 14 women were aboard, eight drowned.
Washington December 6 meeting of the super war council including five cabinet officers and heads of the defense fuel food administrations and shipping board discussed naval control of merchant ships. Peking reports rebels advancing have seized several villages.
Desperate efforts to stop the Germans from the plains are reported as liquid fire is used in battles. Venice is described as deserted amid the retreat.
Washington reports a committee's finding that the United States likely will deploy troops to Italy soon, signaling a new phase in wartime cooperation with Allied forces. The statement frames strategic intent without detailed troop numbers or dates.
Berlin reports that Austro-German forces seized 11000 Italian prisoners and more than 60 guns along with strong positions in a renewed offensive.
Official Rome dispatches report Aus tro G erman divisions arriving by the day from the French and Russian fronts, reinforcing the Italian theater as World War II evolves.
In Concord New Hampshire December sixth Gaston Means testifies in his murder trial defending his actions as a German agent. He says he uncovered and reported a German plan to restore Huerta in Mexico and provoke war with the United States while pursuing a peace propaganda. He claims he worked for a private detective outfit serving German clients and would not reveal information of value to the U S government.
George N. Peek vice president of Deere and Company of Moline has been appointed industrial representative of the war industries board to direct conversion of the nation s manufacturing facilities to war work.
Stock quotations from New York on December 6 show Alaska Gold closing at 2 percent, China at 42 percent, Nevada Copper at 17 percent, Ray at 21 percent, Utah Copper at 77 percent, American Zinc at 12 percent, and Butte and Superior at 17 percent.
Twenty five enemy aeroplanes raided the English coast last night and six reached London. Two raiders were shot down and their crews captured. The bombs caused fires in London. casualties were light with seven killed and 21 injured in London, three killed and ten injured outside.
German planes bombed London Sherness Gravesend Chatham Dover and Mur gate in renewed raids. Reports indicate sustained Allied defense but no immediate tally of damage or casualties.
Seattle report states Captain Franc Helfer a former Austrian naval officer, seized by the government to stop him leaving the country before war with Austria is declared. He commands the Saxonia and faces detention as tensions rise in the international crisis.
Finnish food committees urge Sweden and other Scandinavian nations to intervene as imports from Russia have halted. Russian seller organizations seized large food quantities, leaving thousands of families in danger of starvation unless aid arrives soon.
Naval air raids targeted German military establishments in Delxium with bombs dropping on an airdome and a train. The London report notes British planes conducting raids with accompanying damage to civilian and military targets amid ongoing aerial campaigns.
London December 6 British forces report small gains on the Cambrai front as they push southwest of La Vacourerie and withdraw to the southwest of Noyelles and Bourlon Wood without German notice until late yesterday. The official announcement describes limited movement with strategic adjustments amid ongoing operations.
Northbound boats are not scheduled. Alaska plans to sail from Seattle on Saturday. Southbound sailings include Admiral Evans at Sitka, expected to depart tomorrow forenoon, carrying mail.
Montreal reports about 1 200 killed in the Halifax explosion caused by a French munition ship. Truro and Halifax dispatches quote hundreds dead and many injured as fires are brought under control. conflicting lines note ships collided early morning and widespread damage with thousands wounded.
In Halifax a blast from a harbor collision ignited a major fire in much of the city. One vessel reportedly carried munitions and high explosives, with casualties feared. A second ship sank, crews on several ships killed, and the Western Union building was wrecked interrupting wires as the censor seizes communications. Halifax long served as a key British military and naval station.
Amherst reports two vessels collided near Rockingham, one carrying explosives. The blast destroyed telegraph and telephone installations for 30 miles around Halifax and was heard 61 miles away at Trur. A munition laden steamer was rammed broadside, causing depot roof collapse and freight cars to derail over two miles. Details on property damage and casualties are unclear due to faulty communications.
Amherst reports indicate the entire northern Halifax section is a mass of wreckage with fires breaking out in a dozen places across the city.
Several transports were in the harbor when the explosion occurred. Nothing is known here regarding their fate.
Communications with Halifax linked to a catastrophic blast. The American ammunition ship exploded triggering fires that destroyed the north end of St Johns. Great fires raged, many killed, hospitals overwhelmed, and numerous injured denied timely treatment.
Montreal dispatches reveal the vessel blamed for the blast was French, not American, and was struck by a Norwegian cargo ship. The death toll is estimated at about 1200.
Washington December 6 The Senate committee leading the La Follette St Paul speech inquiry delayed hearings to late next week as La Follette’s counsel cannot attend Tuesday when Bryan would be the first witness.
Washington reports that representatives from the steel and copper industries and from war industries boards will review copper prices at a conference scheduled for December 10 to 14. The earlier agreement provided for possible price revision after four months.
A box containing nitro glycerine was uncovered by a plough while preparing the foundation for a new building at the Duthrie Shipbuilding plant. Police and safety officials were notified as a precaution.
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