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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1918
Page
1
Supreme War Council declared that Austrian drive was checked due to American efforts. Credit given to Americans for victory. minutes read as a summary of the decisive actions on the Western Front.
Paris news: Captain Andrew Tardieu, who accompanied Premier Clemenceau to the front, reports that 80,000 Germans were killed, wounded, or captured in the offensive between Montdidier and Noyon. He says such figures should make General Ludendorff pause and reflect.
Bonar Law told the House of Commons that three days of fighting against Austria failed to meet targets set for the first day. He credited Berlin for the initiative and cited Allied minutes from Versailles praising American cooperation. He noted three months of battle did not yield enemy strategic points, while Allied troops and American reinforcements surged into France.
Washington June 18 The Federal Shipping Board offers a 25 percent monthly wage bonus to officers on American merchant vessels in coast wise West Indies and South American trade due to submarine menace to Atlantic coast shipping.
Steamers movements indicate Princess Alice bound north with mail due tonight from the south. Jefferson and Humboldt northbound with Wednesday or Saturday due dates. Alaska from Seattle and Alameda southbound expected Thursday. Princess Alice southbound Friday morning.
London reports an official war bulletin stating eleven enemy aircraft were destroyed and nine disabled in air fighting yesterday, with one balloon shot down. British losses totaled ten machines. Berlin bulletin notes fierce infantry clashes near Ypres and along the Somme, plus artillery activity between the Oureq and Marne rivers. 120 German prisoners taken and local raids yielding guns and over 1,000 machine guns.
An official bulletin reports French troops repulsed assaults between the Oise and Ainse rivers. North of Hauten brave they captured 370 prisoners, 25 machine guns and eight trench mortars.
London dispatch notes General Haig reports only minor raids and the usual artillerying during ongoing operations.
Washington June 18 The War Department announced the dismissal of Captain Frederick C Shang of the Quartermasters Corps after a court martial found he sold empty flour sacks to civilian dealers at Camp Travis Texas.
London reports that on Friday the Central Executive Committee of the Russian Soviet expelled members representing social revolutionists in a drastic internal move.
In Moscow on June, a Czech Slovak movement opposing the Polish forces disrupted lines to Siberia and halted traffic along the Volga river, signaling a notable regional challenge to wartime control.
War Department announces Thirty-Second Division composed of Michigan and Wisconsin militiamen are engaged in combat on the Alsace front inside German territory.
Seattle June 18 a named early shopping drive aims to reduce streetcar crowding during peak hours and shows noticeable results with shoppers spreading trips across times and days.
New York dispatch reports Charles Emil Strangeland, a noted political economist and former second secretary at the American Embassy in London, arrested at Bethlehem, Pa., on charges of violating the trading with the enemy act and conspiring to smuggle a message to Denmark. He is held on $10,000 bail by the Government.
Passengers of an American steamer report that an American submarine destroyed a German submarine with its crew off Virginia Capes several days ago. Officials say sailors from the American sub narrated the battle at the steamship company’s office.
A crew aboard a steamer reports naval gunners yesterday fought a German sub off the Virginia Capes and delivered a clean hit, sinking or damaging the enemy submarine.
Pacific Steamship Company seeks ICC approval to raise Seattle to San Francisco passenger rates to three cents a mile, aligning with rail charges, and proposes a fare of 30 dollars. The request targets freight and passenger revenue for vessels operating in Alaska, aiming to standardize pricing with rail.
Washington June 18 All railroad shops are working at capacity making repairs to prevent locomotive and car shortages next winter.
June 8 to 9 report shows 717 American Marines wounded and killed since landing in France with 106 killed in action and 68 dying of wounds. Pershing notes no major developments beyond patrol activity. Vosges front raid repelled and a German raiding party took prisoners after a patrol clash at Lunéville.
Mrs Adolphus Busch of St Louis returning from Germany is held temporarily at Key West for immigration officers examination. Officials will query her movements abroad and any contact with Germany regarding war matters. She asserts loyalty to America. Her husband was naturalized and owned millions in property.
Admiral Robert E. Coontz and Mrs Coontz travel aboard the Princess Alice arriving tonight. He commands the Puget Sound Navy Yard at Bremerton and will meet Governor Thomas Riggs Jr in Juneau on official business. The couple will continue to Skagway with Mrs Coontz joining for the Juneau round trip.
Amsterdam June 18 The Kaiser spoke at a throne anniversary celebration saying the war is a struggle of world views not a mere campaign. He claimed victory for German principles of right freedom honor morality and warned Anglo Saxon rule would enslave mankind. He toasted the Army promising victory for German principles.
Washington June 18 Attorney General Thomas Watt Gregory refused to approve the form of contract between the Railway Administator McAdoo and the Consolidated Express Company without a clause ensuring restoration of competition after the war.
Tomorrow tides show low water at 3:30 a.m. 2.7 feet and at 3:18 p.m. 6.1 feet with high water at 9:39 a.m. 11.2 feet and 9:23 p.m. 14.3 feet. Coastal readers should plan harbor activities around the major high and low points listed.
Justice agents raided hundreds of government contractor offices and seized thousands of letters and documents detailing an illegal contingent fee system. Commissions reached 25 percent or more, with total fees likely in the millions. Many contracts were steered through threats to withhold future work and some agents claimed influence with Congress. Manufacturers offered aid to stop the scheme.
Attorney General Gregory sent letters to department heads outlining a policy to require future government contracts to include a clause prohibiting manufacturers from employing a third party in negotiations. The move follows recent disclosures and aims to curb intermediary involvement in contract talks.
New York June 18 an Army officer whose name is not made public has been arrested and is believed connected with the investigation of alleged war contract grafting.
Senate has approved the permanent increase of the enlisted personnel of the Navy from 8,780 to 131,485 as approved in the Naval appropriation bill as it passed the House.
The Humboldt steamed to Juneau with passengers including W. W. Casey, John Bills, C. E. Kimball, Hugh McKanna, Philip McKanna, O. W. Uhrich and wife, Chester Hambrick and wife, Miss Myrtle Hanson, Mrs. Florence Howard, Mrs. Bert Howdeshell, Mrs. S. A. Honnel, Elmer Showall, Bernum Showall, and two Chinese steerage passengers.
Washington reports that agents are said to be active on a German plan to destroy oil wells in Mexico supplying the Allies.
Washington report dated June 18 says every possible precaution is being taken to avoid a serious coal shortage next winter. Government agencies and industry leaders coordinate to improve inventories and distribution. Officials stress vigilance and contingency planning.
Italians and allies maintain positions along a 100 mile front from the Adriatic to the Asiago Plateau. They appear to have checked Austrian forces with heavy losses reported. Austrian crossings at the Piave river near Montello are noted.
Ninety two Austrian divisions, eighty infantry and twelve cavalry, formed a force of about one million men in Italy’s largest battle. Reports from captured officers indicate aims to cross the Piave and reach the Treviso Montebelluna road on day one, but two days of fighting achieved only a minimal realization of those plans.
London report says Austrians occupy the west bank of the Plave from the Gonegliand railway to Zenson Bend, a mile and a half. They threw 14 bridges across the river, three built under fire from Italian forces.
Italian headquarters reports fierce clashes along the Piave river as Italian troops press counterattacks that cause heavy Austrian casualties. The ongoing engagement underscores the high cost of the battle and sustained attack by Italian infantry.
Rome reports that Italian forces joined with French and British to launch a counter offensive on the Australian lines. Allies achieved partial gains and corrected their positions at several points.
London dispatch reports a Turkish official statement announcing Turkish forces have occupied Tabriz, Persia’s second largest city, as of June 18. The claim underscores shifting fronts in the Middle East amid ongoing regional conflict.
Last night reports state Austria delivers a major setback on the British front in Italy and is reconstituting its forces for another attack. The shift follows a severe defeat and signals renewed effort despite mounting losses.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Emperor Charles with his forces on the Italian front. Vienna dispatch notes no German troops are participating in the operation.
Last night June 18 reports say Allied forces hold the Austrian front and press the counter offensive. Capo Sile near Venice fell to the Austrians as fighting continues. Allies claim about 4,500 prisoners taken while Austrians report 12,000 captives.
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