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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
1
Senator Claude A. Swanson announced the American and Allied navies have destroyed 60 percent of German submarines built and cut shipping losses in half. Six steamers and eight schooners were the toll in the Atlantic raid, with allies preparing further pressure off the coast.
Officials believe German U boats invading the Western Atlantic are ready for larger prey along Atlantic routes off the Virginia Capes. A British steamer was sunk 100 miles off the Virginia coast, signaling intensified submarine activity. So far six steamers and eight schooners have been sunk.
Archibald Hurd calls the American submarine raid a setback for Germany and ridicules the idea of air raids from submarines. In New York, lights were dimmed to darken bridges and streets to deter submarine attacks, with a third lightless night and 75 percent cut in main thoroughfare lighting.
Atlantic Port June 7. A French armed merchant ship arrived and reports it engaged a German submarine off the Virginia Capes. Details of the battle are scarce. The fight occurred a short distance outside the Capes and the extent of damage to the merchantman is unknown.
Northwestern arrives this afternoon with mail while Humboldt, northbound, is due Monday. Jefferson arrives tomorrow with mail and Prince Rupert is northbound with no mail, due Sunday. Alameda sails from Seattle tomorrow and Princess Sophia sails from Vancouver tomorrow night. Alaska sails southbound Saturday night or Sunday, Prince Rupert due south Monday night, and Jefferson due southbound.
Mrs. Vincent Astor urges American women to volunteer in France with the Y M C A. She calls for energetic, willing workers ready to endure camp life and discomforts to reduce shifts and fatigue, noting huts, canteens, and wood houses as possible living arrangements.
An Associated Press summary notes Germany may soon require American forces to prove their mettle in the St Mihiel sector near Verdun. A heavy German troop movement toward the area is visible, while assaults from Rheims to northwest of Soissons are repelled. Allied lines appear strengthened to resist German shock troops.
New York reports steady post spring market with brisk demand for muskrat marten raccoon wolf skunk and fine colored mink. Dealers hold below normal quantities while demand remains strong for lynx otter beaver ermine and fisher. White bear badger wildcat civet cat and gray fox move slower.
Captain Ray of the American schooner Joe Cook reports sighting what he believed to be a submarine supply ship masquerading as a neutral trader off the Virginia Capes. He saw two submarines trailing a flagless steamer that approached silently and disappeared in the mist.
The Navy Department reports the British steamship Harpathian was sunk yesterday about 100 miles off the Virginia Capes. The submarine fired one torpedo. the entire crew was rescued and one crew member was injured.
In San Juan on June 7 anger rose over the sinking of the Porto Rico liner Carolina. An anti German demonstration broke out inside police houses occupied by Germans. Stones were thrown at the German occupants amid strong feeling against Spaniards suspected of German sympathy.
The American tanker Herbert L Pratt, damaged by a mine off Delaware Capes, arrived at the dock and began unloading its oil cargo as German forces attempted to destroy it. The ship flew Stars and Stripes from its stern during unloading at Philadelphia.
Berlin June 7 official bulletin says the situation remains unchanged. The German claim gains of earthworks and trenches near Portoiese north of Rainse and in the Saviers river region southwest of Soissons.
The hospital ship Koningin Hedentes carrying English delegates to a war conference struck a mine off the English coast. Four firemen were killed and the rest saved by another hospital ship.
Washington June 7 United States District Attorneys told to bring prosecutions against all violators of the new espionage law but to avoid prosecuting those offering honest criticisms.
June 7 dispatch reports American marines charging German lines along the Marne river front. An American single handedly overpowered two German officers and ten men, killing one officer and wounding several. A sergeant shot a German who tried to surrender and four others who refused to raise their hands. German morale is described as low and worn out by war.
Washington reports a new May record for ship launchings. A total of 71 hulls entered the water, displacing 344,450 dead weight tons, including 39 steel vessels with a capacity of 228,750 tons.
London June 7 The Tuks and the new Caucasian government clash as Caucasians accuse Turkish forces of killing over 10 000 Armenians in the past two weeks amid the ongoing civil strife.
June 7 report notes Lieut Victor Hugo, third great grandson of the famed author, attached to the American Army as instructor, distinguished himself in the capture of Cantigny recently.
Gutson Borglum, linked to sensational allegations earlier aired during the Hughes inquiry, was examined today by Attorney General Gregory, Mr. Hughes, and Assistant Attorney General Frierson. Borglum spent the day in private questioning, with no public testimony expected.
In New York on June 7 two men forced two employees of the Melville Shoe Corporation to surrender $20,000 cash in an elevator hold up. Investigators seek suspects and review surveillance and employee statements for leads.
London dispatch reports German ignorance of American attacks and supposed lassitude around Chateau Thierry. Reuter notes Germans show no imminent progress near the town, possibly masking a future assault elsewhere. French forces reportedly hold the left bank of the Marne.
Paris reports Berlin hides American combat near Chateau Thierry while German prisoners claim new troops were British. Berlin says 50,000 prisoners captured since May 27. Washington notes Pershing says June 2 hostile patrol tried to raid the American listening post in Picardy. one German officer killed and patrol retreated with no American casualties.
Floyd Gibbons of the Chicago Tribune American headquarters was hit by machine gun fire near Chateau Thierry on Thursday. He rests in a Paris hospital with a possible loss of the right eye, a flesh wound to the arm, and a simple skull fracture.
Washington June 7 Such progress in shipbuilding has prompted the Federal Shipping Board to place new contracts totaling 30,000,000. The first offer will go to Skinner & Eddy Corporation of Seattle, which has led the nation in ship output.
Paris June 7 Havas reports Second Lieut F K Baylies of New Bedford Massachusetts earns his twelfth aerial victory and Sergeant David Putman of Brookline Massachusetts his sixth. Both pilots serve with French squadrons on the fighting front.
Tacoma reports that the number of enlistment hopefuls at Camp Lewis has surpassed 20,000, reflecting heightened demand for military service as the nation mobilizes.
Lieutenant Colonel Hiram C. Bearss of the United States Marine Corps is cited in French army orders and awarded the Croix de Guerre for gallant conduct on the western front. A veteran of twenty years, he earned the title fighting officer during the Boxer Rebellion and rose through campaigns where Marines led the action.
Washington June 7 Provost Marshal Gen Crowder orders a broad classification review under the draft act. He telegraphed governors to probe the low Class No 1 registration and notes that thousands in Class No 4 might belong in Class No 1 or 2 to boost numbers.
The article notes the nation's largest wheat crop in prospect. It reports German troops near the Onon river in far eastern Siberia fueling concerns of a potential Japanese offensive. The State Department refuses Germany's demand to release Captain and Lieutenant Grang and Rintelen in exchange for Steggied and Paul London.
Captain A. B. Cole leads about 150 men expected in Juneau arriving at 7 am July 4 to sail at 7 pm and return for breakfast July 5. Three officers join the party. Peterson can accommodate up to 100 men. The team may arm if possible. All subject to change without notice.
Indications suggest the Allies are preparing to begin a planned offensive against Teutons as trench work subsides and preparations accelerate. Key figures or organizations are not specified in available text.
An afternoon AP summary reports American Marines and French forces attack northwest of Chateau Thierry, recapture the salient tip, and push toward the Marne. American units seize Torcy and fight for Busseries and Bouraches, advancing over two miles on a three mile front.
The American Marines attacked German lines yesterday capturing the village of Torcy and entering Bourcaches northwest of Chateau Thierry. They now hold Torcy facing counterattacks as they drive Germans through Bourcaches streets with most objectives reached, though Torcy and Bellica Wood on the right remain unsettled.
On the main battle front Americans gained ground between Torcy and Bellieu Bourcaches. French operations west of Noyon were successful. North of Montdidier France captured Deport Wimly and Hill No 204. British regained a footing at Bligney and inflicted heavy losses.
Washington reports troops are being specially schooled for a forward move. Commanders emphasize open warfare and reduce trench training. Soldiers endure long marches and unlimited target practice to withstand open combat and rapid maneuvers in France against retreating foes.
American marines broke a four kilometre front at dawn yesterday pushing 35 kilometres and capturing 100 prisoners. In the Chateau Thierry region the French attacked on the left and took 160 prisoners.
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