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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
1
London report cites American front visit noting large production depots in France, vast flying schools, repair shops, and supply centers. Correspondent says pilots are among the best and that construction and assembly of airplanes will soon proceed on a scale never known.
Mexican editors praise Wilson as key architect of the world’s future. Across both continents editors commend his vision and leadership, highlighting his influence on international affairs and lasting impact on global progress.
A Reuters dispatch reports German forces massing against the American thrust at Clignon Valley near Chateau Thierry. About 140,000 Germans have been deployed to counter the American advance as five divisions engage and two fresh divisions strike Bouresches in a fruitless bid to seize the village.
James Woods, formerly of Juneau and an employee of Westinghouse Electrical in Pittsburgh, was en route to Anchorage to pursue a private proposition when intercepted by a telegram from his company stating he is needed by the Government. He awaits further details on the capacity in which he will serve.
Mail information indicates Spokane bound mail from the South arriving Friday. Seattle city service was to sail north this morning but not reported. Vancouver departures include Princess Alice Saturday night and Prince Rupert tonight. Seattle departures include Alaska Sunday and Jefferson Sunday. Southbound sailings list Princess Sophia Friday morning and Admiral Farragut anticipated southbound tomorrow night or Friday.
President Wilson tells Mexican editors in the United States that America is disinterested in material gain and aims to make the world safe for democracy. London papers react with praise, calling him architect of the world’s future and highlighting American loyalty to Russia.
June 12 report says American artillery aided a French counterattack south of Montdidier. An official note states Americans west of Montdidier are ready to assist if opportunity arises. They repelled two German raids near Cantigny and a German plane with French insignia dispersed marching American troops without casualties.
In Washington on June 12 the disapproval of President Wilson killed in the Senate the proposal for open discussion of treaties. The President believed treaties should be made public only after negotiations were completed.
A Swiss dispatch reports Germany plans a grand naval offensive against the allied American and British fleets. Admiral von Tirpitz declares readiness to contest the seas after land battles near Paris. American dreadnoughts, allied with Britain, are poised to play a key role in the forthcoming clash at sea.
Two Norwegian steamers the Vindegesa and Henrick Land were sunk by a submarine 200 miles east of Cape Charles Virginia on Saturday and Monday respectively. The deaths lift submarine losses in the Western Atlantic to 15 vessels. The Vindegesa unloaded 80 tons of copper ingots to the submarine before sinking. its crew were adrift and later rescued.
June 12 reports describe three sailors in strange uniforms asking for food near Port with limited English. They claimed to have landed in a small boat or been wrecked, prompting officials to verify if they were German. Naval officials say no German submarine base exists on the Atlantic coast.
Count von Stein of the Prussian war staff told the Reichstag that a large part of the French Army is defeated. Berlin dispatches say the Foch reserve army no longer exists and crown prince attacks on the Chemin des Dames front inflicted a grave Entente defeat. He said Americans first appeared in the German advance around the Marne and suffered counterattacks. reserves were sent into battle with little success.
London June 12 German nation will not renew peace terms. In her forthcoming statement of war aims Germany does not intend to make a fresh peace offer.
Stock quotations from New York show Alaska Gold closing at 14, American Zine at 15 percent, Butte and Superior at 21, Chino at 37, Ray at 2314, and Utah Copper at 80.
Washington reports the Bureau of Fisheries believes all persons aboard vessels trapped in the Bering Sea near Bristol Bay have been rescued by the Roosevelt. The Roosevelt is said to be sailing to Akutan and the nearest oil station.
Fairbanks June 12 Val Die bold reports improving conditions on his claim No 27 along Gold stream with steady cleanup progress and ongoing work.
London June 12 A dispatch from China reports that after the recent conference in Japan, China plans to declare its stance toward Russia. The move signals a formal position to be announced soon following diplomatic discussions.
Paris reports Henric Bidou, noted military critic, says today’s fighting could decide victory. He notes both sides claim success in different sectors and that the conflict may hinge on the central German push and French wing defense as the battle unfolds.
Paris bulletin reports American troops carried Bellon Wood yesterday morning and took 39 prisoners. The Temps military critic notes French strategy idling enemy assaults to exhaust them, while reserves stand ready for decisive action.
British and Australian forces improved position north of Somme, fighting to push back the enemy 750 yards on a wide front. German officers and 31 men are captured along with 20 machine guns and trench mortars. Berlin bulletins report 75,000 prisoners since May 27, as American forces face repulses northwest of Chateau Thierry with heavy German losses.
Reuters reports from London on June 12 that French forces have been pressed back to the Oise river, indicating a retreat under pressure.
Washington June 12 investigation of a suspected plot to smuggle hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of Crown jewels from Russia into America led to the detention of Sillman Evans of Dallas a former clerk at the American legation in Copenhagen awaiting inquiry into the disposition of a box he brought into the country weeks ago under the delegation seal
Venice June 12 Austrian dreadnought was destroyed and another damaged in a torpedo attack by Italian torpedo boats on the Austrian naval division near Davis Islands according to an official report. The action underscores a significant naval engagement in the theatre.
Allies led counter attacks yesterday reclaiming key territory and seizing 1,009 German prisoners. French forces captured Belloy and gained a foothold at Anthéasy, advancing about 1,500 metres against German positions.
Paris report says the Montdidier and Somme battles continue with minor changes. French left advance east of Mery and Genlis Wood while repelling attacks near the center along the Arronde front. Germans fail to debouch on the south bank of the Surmatz river as fighting continues between Soissons and the Marne.
Paris reports an official bulletin noting a hard blow to German lines along seven and a half miles from Rubescourt to St Maur. French forces recaptured Bellow Genlis Wood and the heights between Cour elles and Mortemer, taking many prisoners and guns. Germans repulsed on Chevincourt but gained footing at Machemont and Bethancourt, leading to bitter disputes.
Paris June 12 Marcel Hutein of Echo de Paris quotes prisoners on a German plan for the present battle. It includes a cavalry storming of Compiegne by Gen von Schoeler’s guard on Sunday evening. Since retreating from Compiegne the Germans show less vigor except on the left wing.
London dispatch reports British flyers destroyed 21 enemy aeroplanes on the Italian front. The raid underscores air superiority amid ongoing operations, with Allied forces asserting overwhelming dominance in the sector.
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