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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
1
German submarines operate across the Atlantic destroying substantial American shipping. Allied resistance stiffens as fighting continues in Flanders. British forces report capture of two fortified farms and a number of prisoners.
June 3 reports warn of a growing German submarine campaign near American shores. Vessels sunk include the Carolina, City of Columbus, Edward H Cole, Hattie Dunn, and Samuel Hathaway, with claims of fifteen vessels sunk. New York harbor security tightened as U S Navy mobilizes to counter the threat.
An afternoon AP summary reports the German advance toward Paris between the Marne and Oise halted last night. French forces held firm at key points near the Marne, counterattacked, and pushed back the German units in several sectors. The Germans did not cross the Marne and showed no strong effort to do so.
Reported midday fighting shows French reserves counterattacking Germany along the Marne and Almanse fronts with local gains and stiffened Allied resistance as reserves arrive. German advance troops retreat from the Marne north bank while efforts to strike northwest of Soissons meet strong resistance. Germans abandon Cantigny attacks as heavy combat persists on the Flanders and Belgium front with the British.
British forces on the northern Flanders front last night wrested two fortified farms from German troops after a brief fight. About 150 prisoners were taken, including three officers, as operations continued in the salient.
Paris dispatch says Germans occupied Corcy and Troesnes positions then were driven back by vigorous French counter attacks. Across the Rheims Dormans front heavy fighting continues as the Aisne sector bears repeated German assaults. Mont De cholsy changed hands after four assaults by the Crown Prince forces, then again fell to the French at bayonet point. French officials report intense fighting.
June 3 report says Allied resistance strengthens with reserves deployed along the Paris front. Germans crossed the Rheims and Dormans road and bombarded Ville Entardencia prompting its evacuation as the battle line shifts.
Washington dispatch reports only the transport President Lincoln crew members perished while the rest of the crew survived. The June 3 update notes no other lives lost among passengers.
General Geddes states American troops are a vital factor in the current overseas battle and may decide the outcome. Germans aim to seize Paris, separate Allied armies via Amiens, and capture Channel ports in a three fold plan. A Sunday AP summary notes German forces near the Marne and Noyon hammering the front, seeking to crush the Soissons salient with up to about 750000 men.
London June 3 Gen Haig says British advances near Aveluy Wood yielded 30 prisoners. Through May British forces captured 1,158 prisoners including 29 officers amid ongoing operations.
Paris June 3 official Sun bulletin reports heavy German assaults met with strong French resistance. French forces caused heavy enemy losses and yielded ground only when confronted by overwhelming numbers.
A June war bulletin reports German forces driving enemies from key western fronts southwest of Chauny and advancing from the Ainse river’s northern bank through Cub and Erlancourt to Neustron and Fontenoy amid heavy local fighting.
A wireless message from London states British troops conducted a successful raid southeast of Arras and Lens. German artillery remains active in Flanders and Belgium. Rumors of von Hindenburg's death were contradicted as he reportedly visited the Craonne front with the Emperor. The Lokal Anzeiger correspondent notes no material change on the British front amid severe fighting.
Atlantic Port June 3 An American destroyer reports sinking two submarines within half an hour off the coast of France during its voyage to port.
Washington dispatch reports General Pershing's communique stating there is nothing to report from the sectors held by American forces. No movements or incidents are described, keeping the front quiet amid ongoing operations.
William Edes of the Alaska Engineering Commission visited Shuttle and will depart for Anchorage. He says Alaska railroad work this summer hinges on available manpower and urges patience over appropriation delays. He expects war interests to take priority in Congress and anticipates funds within a fortnight. He hopes Nenana coal can haul to Fairbanks next winter while Government mines Matanuska coal for rail work and train service.
In St Louis a warehouse at the United States arsenal containing six million dollars in equipment burned. Officials believed the blaze was of German origin but verification was lacking. Austrian alien enemy Anton Ronjack was arrested after attempting to flee the Government reservation and denied knowledge of the blaze.
Washington June 3 The Canadian railways sought permission from the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise rates on business within the United States to match a level set by Secretary McAdoo under a recent rate order, aiming to benefit American railways.
German sympathizers and spies allegedly caused rumors of submarines near the American coast to demoralize shipping and hinder transport. Two more ships, the Samuel Hathaway and the Hattie Dunn, were sunk by submarines.
Boston dispatch states no American vessels were torpedoed off the New England coast. London dispatch reports Belfast advices say twelve of a fleet of thirty fishing boats were sunk by a German submarine.
SEATTLE June 3 It is believed that the White Pass is included in the above.
Seattle June 3 The steamer Victoria departed Sunday for Nome marking the first sailing of the season. The voyage proceeds to Nome with a full crew and passengers aboard, signaling the start of the annual Arctic shipping window.
Philadelphia dateline reports a tanker sinking southeast of Cape Henlopen Delaware attributed to German submarines signaling a southward movement of U boats. A second item notes the Hat Tie Dun is a Maine registered small schooner of 455 tons.
Washington reports yesterday that the sector where American troops are stationed remained quiet with no new combat activity observed. The update notes a calm frontline status as observers await further developments.
Wireless from New York indicates the big liner Caribbean with 220 passengers and 120 crew is being attacked by a submarine. Passengers reportedly evacuated to lifeboats as a shelling is confirmed by Washington advices.
Word reaches New York that HM battleships will soon emerge. Rear Admiral Gleaves states America possesses many first class battleships and, with Britain's fleet, prepares for an anticipated engagement on the high seas with Germany. British reports say German battleships may come out, with American ships likely given the post of honor in readiness for the attack.
Two submarines attacked the schooner Edward H. Cole off Jersey Highlands. They signalled to heave to and a boarding party gave crew ten minutes to abandon ship before bombs were planted and the vessel exploded. An American steamer appeared as the explosion occurred and the subs pursued.
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