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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1917
Page
1
London June 8 General John J Pershing arrived at a British port with a large American staff. He will proceed to Paris to arrange for the first U S troops to sail for France. A prior report notes a U S ship sunk and survivors shelled as Pershing is welcomed ashore.
Maj General John J. Pershing arrives in a British port with Admiralty and War Office officials present. American destroyers escort the flotilla as Royal Welsh Fusiliers greet Pershing and staff. He plans to proceed to London and aids are arranged to support his mission on a Western front role.
Amsterdam June 8 German newspapers report Belgian contributions to the army administration in the occupied region will rise June 15 from 0 to 60,000,000 marks monthly. The move is described as a cost of provisioning rather than punishment, reflecting increased wartime burdens.
The Rockefeller Foundation has undertaken to curb tuberculosis in France under the direction of the French government. The plan shows a cooperative effort between a major American foundation and France to combat a widespread public health challenge.
Boston dispatch reports newspapers across Germany deploring Premier Tisza's resignation. He is seen as the first casualty of a major reform movement, with his stance described as uncompromising like that of Prussian Junkers.
Montreal on June 8 authorities report ball cartridges have been issued to militia regiments. Officials warn that at the first outbreak of serious trouble over conscription stern measures will be used to suppress rebellious tactics.
London reports that Entente and American authorities agree on the need for 10,000 additional aviators to blind German batteries and prevent their planes from operating over Allied lines.
Washington June 8 The United States Chamber of Commerce conducts a referendum on creating a government agency to stir the nation to its war task by advertising in newspapers and magazines.
London dispatches say the recent Auxilian cruiser raid in the lower Adriatic was planned by the German admiralty to cut off sea communications between Italy and Albania.
New Orleans, June 8. Owing to rising food prices Panama has begun agricultural development efforts to make the isthmus self-supporting, signaling a push to raise its own food and reduce reliance on imports.
New York June 8 W M Slattery of Jamaica Plain leather sales man reports that leather can only be imported for government use into England, civilians may go barefoot this summer. Ordinary merchants keep only enough profits to survive. no peace talks. Fear of German massacre of English prisoners if defeat is confirmed. France lacks reserves and labor for imports.
June 8 report says the administration may embargo ship plates to Japan to ease shipping stringency. Japan relies entirely on the United States for ship plates, prompting consideration of diverting Japanese merchant tonnage to Atlantic lanes.
Washington June 8 The appropriations for Alaska are contained in the sundry civil bill which has been adopted in the House. The bill carries 147000000 dollars and now goes to the Senate.
Washington June 8 A stamp tax of 2 cents on checks and drafts has been written into the war tax bill by the Senate finance committee.
Paris reports a further American flotilla of destroyers and torpedo boats moving to cooperate with French naval forces in the English Channel and the European Atlantic side. Bases are prepared to accommodate the vessels.
Lieut. Kenneth Heron, superintendent of new work at Puget Sound Navy Yard, was found dead in his Bremerton room from a gunshot. Indications point to self-inflicted death though no motive is known. he appeared in spirits at Navy headquarters the night before.
Army engineers in Washington have developed a self laying track tractor for hauling medium sized guns. It can turn within its own length and is planned to replace horses for heavy artillery on rough ground while horses will only pull the lightest guns.
Copenhagen, June 8. German authorities are urging the burying of their dead in paper shrouds to conserve wool and knitted wares. They declare clothing dead in shoes and stockings is unnecessary under current conditions.
New York June 8. Big insurance companies ready to insure the lives of all American soldiers for a war premium of 100 dollars on each 1000 of insurance, announced by F C Rittenhaus of the Equitable Life Insurance Society.
London reports Belgian workers driven to near collapse by famine. Vitality weakened, deaths surge from 0.81 to 3.05 percent as disease and hunger take their toll on the labor force.
Seattle report shows President H F Alexander of the Pacific Steamship Company promising to advance money without interest to any employee who wishes to buy Liberty Loan of 1917 bonds. This gesture aims to boost participation in the war bond drive and support national defense efforts.
Washington reports the Government will not suspend the Oriental exclusion act to admit Asiatica to meet labor demands during the war emergency. No changes are planned to policies affecting immigration or labor sourcing.
San Juan del Sur reports widespread ruin in San Salvador and surrounding towns after a great quake. Dispatches from Tegucialpa indicate Quezalupec Nejapa Suchichoto Paisnal Ares cos Mejicanos also leveled. Flames rise near San Salvador while observers note the city is 14 ruins and a 30 mile radius laid waste.
June 8 report that the British will deploy slow and powerful airplanes capable of flying in rough weather at low altitude. They will be armed to combat submarines and used to convoy ships through the danger zone, focusing on protection of maritime routes.
Berne Switzerland June 8 the Prussian minister of finance is weighing a tax on bachelors and spinisters as part of new taxation plans. The idea targets single men and women amid broader fiscal proposals from Berlin authorities.
Seattle reports that the liquor permit system is back in effect and will run until July 1, when a new amendment is expected to take effect. The move aims to regulate alcohol licenses and renewals during the interim.
London reports a second British drive in the Messines salient, capturing Ostaverne and German positions east of the village for five miles. Casualties are heavy with 5,000 prisoners taken and mortars and machine guns seized. Berlin notes German positions breached and the battle continuing violently. Paris records a strong German attack northwest of St Quentin repulsed with heavy losses.
British forces in Belgium report large prisoner numbers rising past 6,000 since the latest offensive began yesterday. Several German batteries were captured largely intact, with many more prisoners arriving at collecting points as the attack force holds the conquered area. Reports indicate heavy German losses in counterattacks and destruction of numerous German guns. The main assault extended to 5,000 yards.
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Paris reports survivors from the French vessel Jeanne Cordonnier recall that a submarine torpedoed their ship in the English Channel early May 31. After the French crew fled in open boats to Havre, the submarine then attacked an American liner, sinking it and its lifeboats with all hands lost. The incident is reported to the British Admiralty and the American Embassy.
Paris reports that the Argentine ship Obama was shelled and sunk in the Mediterranean several days ago. Survivors were rescued by the French steamer Marseilles. Advices reach The Empire.
The steamship schedule lists northbound and southbound sailings from Seattle and Vancouver with mail expectations. Ships include Dolphin Alaska City of Seattle Princess Alice Jefferson Mariposa Admiral Farragut Spokane Al-Ki Humboldt Northwestern Admiral Watson, with northbound arrivals due Sunday and mail between Alaska and Seattle, and southbound departures listed for tomorrow morning and Sunday ahead.
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