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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1918
Page
1
Washington June 22 The casualty list shows 153 Americans named including four officers killed in action the heaviest published to date. The Marine corps section lists 31 names with four killed in action. British casualties last week exceed 30 000, highlighting limited American manpower usage.
General Pershing states American forces have improved positions northwest of Chateau Thierry along the Marne river, reflecting progress in the ongoing engagement.
British forces east of Amiens and the Flemish front sectors conducted raids on German lines, taking prisoners and inflicting heavy losses.
Paris dispatch reports German forces were repulsed in raids near Belloy southwest of Montdidier and in upper Alsace last night.
A resolution by Representative Charles H. Randall of California asks the President to report if the Fuel Administrator has issued any order curtailing coal to liquor manufacturers. The measure passed the House by 21 to 47.
An official announcement states that 16 tons of bombs were dropped on Bruges Zeebrugge and other German naval targets by British airmen with good results. One enemy aircraft was shot down.
The State Department reports Bolsheviki troops defeated Gen Semenoff's Cossacks in Siberia and forced their retirement into Chinese territory. This indicates a withdrawal from the region as military actions unfold along the Sino-Siberian border.
RECORD FOR RIVETS. BELFAST, June 22. In nine hours 12,209 inch rivets were driven into a standard ship.
Ju neau financier Behrends declares the city on solid footing amid war, mining and fisheries growth. He cites stable business, strong payrolls, and future gold development as reasons for optimism, urging residents to stay the course and support Juneau. He notes nationwide war reports and U S progress, but emphasizes local resilience and prudent conduct.
The Vienna Arbeiter Zeitung reports a large, not fully known strike wave in Vienna. The Vienna Council of Workers issued a manifesto urging the Government to understand the need for increased food rations.
The official organ reports street rioting in Vienna with troops and police enforcing strict measures and warning parents they would be responsible for their children's actions. A Zurich dispatch notes Premier von Seydler has gone to Austrian Army headquarters to submit his Cabinet's resignation to Emperor Charles.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Bavaria cannot supply Austria with potatoes due to frost delaying new crops. Old stocks must be used sparingly as the shortage tightens food supplies.
Washington June 22 The National House of Representatives passed a measure to provide the Navy Department one million dollars to develop Alaska coal for the United States Navy.
King George issues a short honor list highlighting the elevation of Lord Rhondda from baron to viscount for conspicuous public service as Food Controller. The single notable announcement reflects the government's wartime leadership and recognition of service.
New York June 22 The County Grand Jury indicted Ogden Mills Reid publisher of the Tribune Irrol Wart assistant night editor of the Tribune John Hi Paine city editor of the New York Times for publishing a criminal libel article against Mrs William Randolph Hearst Mrs Hearst chairs the Social Welfare Commission and the Mayor's committee of Women on National Defense The bail was set at one thousand dollars for each defendant
Cordova June 22 Frank Cavanaugh, arrested by Juneau officers on the steamer and jailed, is charged with theft of a gold watch from Joseph Kissing of the City Bakery last fall. It is alleged he pawned the watch and it was recovered the night before Cavanaugh left town.
Treasury Department announces a $15,089,000 credit loan to Greece, the first under a new financial arrangement. The Allied credits total now reach $5,970,340,000.
Washington broadcasts June 22 that prosperity is reported throughout the South with many new industries started and growth seen in several states, signaling steady economic expansion.
Provost Marshal Gen Crowder orders draft executives in all States to mail questionnaires to registrants of the 118 class starting June 25. Twenty five percent of registrants under each board will receive questionnaires daily. Boards to leave serial and registration numbers blank until eClassification, likely in July.
Tacoma June 23 Ralph E Madsen 21 years old seven feet three inches tall weighs 210 pounds remains the tallest soldier at Camp Lewis The report notes his exceptional height stands out among servicemen all stationed at the camp during maneuvers and training sessions.
Senate Military Committee amended the $12 billion Army bill to authorize training and equipping troops from any country at war with Germany. Secretary Baker had proposed using South American forces, but the panel made the provision general. Eight nations in the region hold a military reserve of about 2.75 million men aged 20 to 30, with potential increases if wider age limits are allowed. Brazil could raise around a million.
A rear end collision near Ivanhoe Indiana between two sections of Hagenbach and Wallace shows killed and wounded 100 to 150. A hot box halted the second section then a train of Pullmans crashed through. The engineer died at the throttle. Survivors, many in nightclothes, wandered among woods as wreckage burned and bodies were consumed.
Sacramento June 22 George W Voetter an I W W member was convicted in Federal Court of unlawfully purchasing dynamite December 22 last He was arrested five days after the explosion that damaged Governor Williams Stephens home
British and Italian forces report success as Scottish troops enter enemy trenches north of Scarpe inflicting heavy casualties and capturing prisoners. Several dugouts and machine guns were destroyed during the operation. The Italian fronts from Asiago to the sea remain firm with Austrians repelled and ground recovered on the Venetian Plains.
Paris reports in an official bulletin dated June 22 that there is nothing new to report on any of the Western fronts. The brief notice offers no updates on battles positions or movements and reinforces continued conditions at the front.
An official bulletin reports German forces repulsed American attacks northwest of Chateau Thierry and French attacks southwest of Noyon. Both sides suffered heavy casualties and some prisoners were taken.
Chicago June 22 Complications show that the railways after four months of Government operations face a deficit of fifty million dollars.
Washington June 23 a Swiss dispatch reports Gen von Hindenburg is well and recently traveled to the front accompanied by the Kats Se.
Last seen combatting over the German lines, HM Lieutenant Gustav H. Kissel of the Signal Corps, U S A, son of Rudolph H Kissel of New York, Harvard 1917 graduate, age twenty three, attached to the Royal Flying Corps, last seen in an Albatross over the lines.
Allied forces including cavalry artillery and air units aid Italian infantry as they push Austrians back toward the Piave. American aviators disrupt Austrian bread shipments while floods cut off their communications on the river’s western bank. Armored cars with machine guns bolster the Italian attack as rising Piave waters aid their advance.
Paris on June 22 reports a Rome dispatch that Austrian casualties in the Italian offensive surpass 120000 men. The figures reflect heavy attrition on the Austrian side amid ongoing fighting and strategic shifts in the theater.
Fresh mountain rains flood the Piave river flooding disrupts Austrian lines and halts support to scattered divisions. Italian optimism over flood relief contrasts with Austrian commanders bitter anger as the situation worsens on the western bank.
Rome reports the battle situation unchanged with no satisfactory engagement Friday. Premier Orlando informed correspondents it is permissible to say the Italians have won the battle. Austrians are gathering all available men in certain sections, while only a small part of Italian reserves on the mountain front have been used.
Spokane is scheduled to sail from Seattle today. Prince George plans departure from Vancouver Monday and will arrive here Thursday night. Princess Sophia sails from Vancouver tonight. City of Seattle is set to sail from Seattle Tuesday.
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