11 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
1
An armed British steamer attacked a German submarine off the American coast. Passengers and Army officers say a single shot at 150 yards struck the sub, sinking it. U S destroyers arrived and dropped depth charges, though no official confirmation yet.
Norfolk report says survivors of the steamer Pinar Del Rio claim the sinking was done by a submarine aided by a mother ship about 6,000 tons, gray with one funnel, seen near the Virginia Capes last Saturday.
Officials of the Merchants' Exchange question whether the Japanese freighter Otaru Maru No. 2, reported on fire near the coast, is the vessel due at Pacific Port a week ago. No word has been heard from her since, though she was to be turned over to the Federal Shipping Board on arrival. President Wilson signs bill establishing a minimum Civil Service pension of two dollars a month.
Mail information shows Princess Sophia due tonight from the South with mail. Spokane due Friday from the South. City of Seattle to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Princess Alice to sail from Vancouver Saturday night. Prince Rupert to sail from Vancouver Wednesday night. Alaska to sail from Seattle next Sunday. Jefferson to sail southbound. Humboldt set to sail southbound at 10 o'clock to Admiral Farragut. Admiral Farragut to sail southbound Thursday.
Washington June 11 Senator William H King of Utah introduced a resolution urging American military force with Allies to Russia to expel German power and aid Russians in economic industrial and political freedom. Newark Delaware June 11 William Howard Taft told Delaware College the United States must go into Russia to restore the Eastern front saying no task is too great and that the U S will whip the Germans with money munitions and manpower.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Baker states that over 700000 American soldiers have now been sent to France, exceeding his prior statement that more than half a million had been dispatched. The update underscores continued American reinforcement of the European front.
Washington June 11 An appeal to the United States and the Allies to dispatch an expedition to Russia to drive out German invaders has been sent by the Central Committee of the Cadet Party of Russia through the Russian Embassy to the State Department. The request seeks Russian national control and guarantees for Russia’s rights.
Vancouver report states former heavyweight champion Tommy Burns now a Canadian private has telegraphed Jesse Willard a challenge for a bout in the Red Cross tournament to be held in July.
San Antonio reports that conscientious objectors who refused Army uniforms will start serving 25 year prison terms after Brig-Gen. J P O'Neil reviewed the records and reduced the court martial sentences from life imprisonment. The men will be sent to prison at once.
Tomorrow tides list high water at 2.41 a.m. 16.5 feet and 3.41 p.m. 5.0 feet with low water at 9.12 a.m. 1.7 feet and 9.27 p.m. 3.3 feet.
Paris statement praises American Marines and other troops for their fighting near Chateau Thierry. It notes strong will and irrestible activity, with Americans continuing to dominate the adversaries in the ongoing operations.
In Chicago on June 11 the International Dancing Masters Association endorsed the trench trot camouflage waltz cantonment canter aeroplane spin and war stamp replacing the gavotte minuette and other traditional dances. The group plans to dispatch instructors to French units to teach American soldiers the new steps.
NEW YORK June 11 Alaska Gold not quoted American Zinc at 1544 bid Butte Superior at 21 bid Chino at 36 Ray at 23 Utah Copper at 79 Yesterday s Quotations Alaska Gold closed at 1 American Zinc at 15 Butte Superior at 20 China at 36 Utah Copper at 7
The House appropriation committee approved 5,250,000 dollars to continue the Government railroad in Alaska, a reduction from the original sum but deemed sufficient to proceed until the next appropriation. William C. Edes expected to do much with the 5,250,000, noting possible labor shortages may limit work this season. Secretary McPherson of the Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce echoed expectations of not exceeding the named amount.
Washington dispatch reports that Herbert A. Meyer of the Engineering Commission told the House Committee the Alaska railroad progress is strong and costs are kept low given distances for supplies. He urged continuation toward Broadass and south from Nenana to the Nenana coal fields.
Washington June 11 The federal court decree limiting press coverage to avoid embarrassing the administration of justice was upheld by the Supreme Court. It followed a lower court ruling against the Toledo News company and editor N J Cochrane who was held in contempt for actions deemed to embarrass the court even when not present.
South Bend, June 11. Chairman Hurley says the United States will build a 25,000,000 ton merchant fleet in 1920, forming a vast global commerce network. The plan links American ports with world routes, enables Latin American resource use, and bridges the Pacific for global transport to Japan, China, Russia, and the Orient. Training is underway to man the ships as they are built.
Nine thousand white draft registrants qualified for special military service have been called to work in the military aeronautical corps. They will be sent to Vancouver, Washington, to secure materials for airplane construction.
President Wilson telegraphed the American Federation of Labor and the American Alliance for Labor and Democracy in St Paul urging renewed labor efforts for war support. He warned that the war could be lost at home through ill consideration and unjustified labor interruptions that hinder government instruments to settle disputes.
Valdez June 4 Captain Waugh Captain Zugg and Mr Morrison with Road Commission members tour interior routes to assess trails in preparation for upcoming season projects and maintenance activities.
London dispatch reports two days of furious combat on the Noyon and Montdidier front as German divisions suffer heavy losses while pressing toward Paris. Allied defense holds firm, French counterattacks regain ground, and British and French forces vow to continue fighting until U.S. entry shifts momentum.
June 11 dispatch describes heavy German pressure in a difficult terrain theater. Combat centers on rugged hills deep valleys and thick woods with the main road from Ignlis to Roye and the Compiegne and Roye railroad forming a hollow through the battlefield.
London Star comments that Britain and its allies face a third phase of the war that could decide Germany's fate. It predicts the Allies will persevere until America and its armies tilt the scale, stating Germans cannot win and noting British and French forces hold Parisian approaches. It claims Allied victories in 100 battles since Mons and promises further wins.
PARIS June 11 The German thrust between Montdidier and No yon pressed with unrelenting force last night an official morning bulletin states. French troops on the left made a stubborn stand and recaptured Mery as German efforts focused on the center.
London report states British troops pushed their line east of Amiens by about a half mile along a stretch of roughly a mile and a half. The operation, announced officially this morning, yielded 230 prisoners.
Reports from the front say German forces have hurled divisions toward Paris in two days of fighting. They advanced toward Vigremont six miles from the capital, aided by tanks, with French fire initially unable to halt them.
June 11 report of American marines advancing at daybreak penetrating German lines for about two-thirds of a mile on a 600 yard front west of Chateau Thierry. They captured two Minnewferer guns, the largest artillery pieces yet taken in the war.
An afternoon Associated Press summary reports German forces moving with steadiness despite heavy losses. They continue to gain in the center from Noyon to Montdidier, with the fiercest fighting at Nignemont as the main efforts are concentrated there.
Reuters reports persistent engagement across both flanks as forces clash through night and morning. The enemy maintains pressure but holds along roughly steady lines despite repeated aggressive efforts to advance.
Berlin dispatch reports an official German communique stating their forces have captured 8,000 prisoners and some guns in the most recent offensive. The numbers and specifics are unverified and appear in the published wartime briefing from Berlin.
An official morning bulletin reports German forces occupied small villages in the Montdidier and Noyon sector including Mery Beloy and St. Maure after persistent attacks. Continued on page two.
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