Offensive Break Nears as Allied Aid Grows
A report asserts that an offensive could soon begin and that Allied support will form a strong defense factor, with American assistance seen as pivotal to the plan.
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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
1
Most Americans in France in actual combat says Baker
Washington reports that 65 to 70 percent of 900000 American soldiers sent to France are in actual combat. Secretary Baker called the figures rough estimates and avoided exact numbers. He added that the past year’s achievement in France has been entirely satisfactory. Tomorrow marks the anniversary of the first American division landing in France.
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England
British Isles
France
Washington
Baker
Lloyd George eyes imminent German offensive on Western front
London reports observers expect an early German drive to offset Austrian defeat. Active artillery in the Amiens sector suggests a possible western attack, with Allied lines in better shape to resist shock troops. Americans growing as a key factor on the front.
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London
Lloyd George
Amiens
Allied forces ready as new German offensive feared
The source notes belief that a fresh German offensive is imminent with uncertainty about its target. It emphasizes that the outcome of the campaign may depend on several factors and asserts the Allies are better prepared than ever to meet the challenge.
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London
Lloyd George
Americans Advance Near Chateau Thierry Seize Machine Guns
Gen Pershing reports further American progress near Chateau Thierry with five machine guns and other war material captured. German counterattack at Torcy repulsed with losses. Several Americans listed as missing in action after Lorraine raid.
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Washington
Pershing
Chateau Thierry
Torcy
Lorraine
German Artillery Active East of Amiens in Night Report
London officials report last night artillery activity east of Amiens with some fighting on other sectors. The morning summary notes ongoing bombardment by German forces and limited counterfire in nearby fronts.
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London
Amiens
Mail Steamers Scheduling for Northbound Departures
Admirals Farragut bound for here tomorrow morning. Princess Sophia due tonight at 10. Spokane due in Juneau tomorrow night. Prince George due Thursday night. City of Seattle due Friday. Northwestern due Friday. Left Seattle today. Southbound Sophia sails Friday morning as first mail carrier.
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Admiral Farragut
Princess Sophia
Spokane
Juneau
Prince George
City OF Seattle
Seattle
Northwestern
Americans Capture Beaueau Wood in Clearing Action
June 25 report says American forces seized the northeastern Beaueau Wood from German lines, cleared the area, took prisoners, and captured five machine guns. Berlin bulletin claims Germans inflicted heavy losses and prisoners in the Badenville trench area.
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Witit
Tie Marne
Beaueau Wood
Berlin
Badenville
Embargoed Italian Leader Reports Large Austrian Losses
Washington dispatch says Gen Diaz of Italy reports the Austrian forces suffered heavy losses with over 40,000 taken prisoner. He cites vast war booty as captured. The embassy relayed the figures as a grim assessment of the campaign.
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Washington
Diaz
British advance achieves all objectives at Meteran
General Ilaig reports minor operations successful around Meteran. British objectives were gained, the line advanced, and ten machine guns captured along with prisoners.
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London
Ilaig
Meteran
Prisoner exchange talks eyed between United States and Germany
The United States has asked Germany via Spanish channels to send representatives to Berne to meet American representatives August 5 to discuss the maintenance treatment and exchange of prisoners of war. Germany has signified in principle to such a conference in response to Swiss Department proposals.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Berne
Hearing to determine tariff protections for mines
A San Francisco hearing opened by W. S. Culbertson and the United States Tariff Commission examined metallurgical products needing postwar protection. Representatives from the smelting and importing trades attended to present views on tariffs and trade safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
W. 8. Culbertson
United States Tariff Commission
Senators predict passage of women’s suffrage amendment
Washington June 25 After a conference with President Wilson a delegation of Senators supporting the House resolution for submission to the states for ratification the women’s suffrage amendment predicted the Senate will pass the measure Thursday The Senators said the President was very enthusiastic.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Senate
Stock Market Yesterday's Quotations
New York June 25 Alaska Gold closed at 144 American Zinc at 17% Butte and Superior at 25% China at 39% Ray at 24% Utah Copper at 359%
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New York
Alaska
Butte & Superior
China
Ray
Utah
Slavic Legion to Be Formed in America
Senate approves creation of a Volunteer Slavic legion in the United States to serve abroad. Composition targets oppressed Austrian and German races with Poles excluded due to French organization. Amendment added to a 12 billion dollar appropriation bill by unanimous vote.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Austria
Germany
France
Seven Hundred Men Rounded Up for Draft Board
New York June 25 Brooklyn policemen rounded up 700 men of draft age after learning circulars issued June 4 urged resistance and urged young men to be inducted into the Army by the local draft board in a raid.
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New York
Brooklyn
Ammunition Seized in Dublin Grain Shipment
In Dublin on June 25 policemen seized 40 000 rounds of ammunition found in a grain consignment in the market. The consignment is believed to be linked to a cargo of arms landed on the northern coast some time earlier.
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Dublin
Draft numbers to be fixed next Thursday
Washington June 25. Draft numbers will be drawn next Thursday to establish the draft order. Nearly 100,000 men twenty one years old who registered June 6 will be called, and most are expected to be placed in Class No 1.
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Washington
Army casualty list contains ninety seven names today
Army casualty list issued today contains 97 names with 54 reported killed in action.
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Washington
Japan declines Entente call to intervene in Siberia
Tokyo reports Advisory War Board deliberations show Japan will not heed Entente requests and will refrain from intervening in Siberia at present. The decision, announced June 25, follows consultations on diplomatic affairs and regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Advisory Board
Siberia
Tokio
Advisory War Board
Japan
Entente
Employees 10 Get Increase Of Their Pay
Washington June 25 conferees agreed on amendments for civil employees to work eight hours instead of seven and receive 120 dollars additional pay per year. Applies to all employees with salaries under 2500 dollars annually.
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Washington
Tempest Causes Widespread Damage in San Salvador Region
June 25 report describes a violent tempest in Zacatecoluca and San Vicente causing extensive destruction. Many homes razed, mud from volcanic slopes filled areas along the Lempa river, and numerous residents were swept away or killed in the flood.
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San Salvadore
Zacatecoluca
San Vicente
San Vicente Main
Lempa River
Princess Mary to begin nurse training at Children's Hospital
London June 25 Princess Mary daughter of the King will start a course of regular nursing training this week at the Children's Hospital. The move signals a formal step in her royal duties and public service.
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London
Mary
The
Children’s Hospital
Fewer Workers Idle As Strikes Drop Since War Start
Washington June 25 fewer men were idle the past week due to strikes than at any time since the war began.
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Washington
Hurley Opposes Prohibition Experiments Before Senate Panel
Washington June 25 Chairman Hurley of the Federal Shipping Board argues the nation cannot afford experiments now and opposes absolute prohibition. He cites shipyard labor issues in dry states with 125000 workers versus 90000 in wet states and warns war prosecution could suffer if prohibition is pursued. Postmaster Burleson and Secretary Daniels advocate prohibition, noting Navy dry order supports efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hurley
Federal Shipping Board
Senate Agricultural Committee
A. 5
Burleson
Daniels
German Plot to Sell Securities to Yankee Firms
New York June 25. Mitchell Palmer, enemy property custodian, disclosed a German scheme to hide assets in American corporations. Three German owned concerns, capitalized at 3.5 million dollars, had their assets sold to U S firms with notes due in three years, anticipated to coincide with end of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mitchell Palmer
Palmer
President Wilson to Deliver Fourth of July Oration
Washington June 25 President Wilson will deliver the Fourth of July address at Mount Vernon. Representatives of the nations are to participate in the celebration.
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Washington
Wilson
Mount Vernon
Etn
Salmon in trenches gifts for French soldiers
Seattle June 25 war workers have already sent and plan further gifts of canned salmon for the boys in the trenches in France.
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Seattle
France
Germany demands territories and overseas possessions in war aims
London dispatch reports German Foreign Minister von Kuehlmann telling the Reichstag Germany cannot pledge on Belgium and seeks overseas possessions matching its power and freedom of seas. He blames Russia France and says England is next. He urges mutual honesty before peace talks and cites Asquith on openness to peace if proposals are clear.
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London
Amsterdam
von Kuehlmann
Reichstag
Germany
Belgium
Kuehlmann
Asquith
England
Transport Fire Investigated by Officials at Atlantic Port
At Atlantic Port on June 25 authorities investigated a fire in the hold of a transport at the pier. The blaze caused several thousand dollars in damage and endanger the aeroplane parts and other war material. The Army unit fire department fought the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Port
Army Unit
Two steamers get away with people for Channel Towns
On June 25 the North western departed at nine o clock with passengers for Juneau including Mrs James Ultican Irene Nelson re Grege Mrs Kate Wilkins Gertrude Nelson and E F Whitney among others. The City of Seattle left at ten o clock with travelers for Fort Seward and Juneau including Mrs Edgar Provost Fred Bande Jr F Takand and wife Mrs L L Casey W A Clark and Paul Hollowiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Northwestern
Juneau
James Ultican
Irene Nelson
Re. (. Grege
Kate Wilkins
Gertrude Nelson
E. F. Whitney
Kh. P. Nelson
City of
Edgar Provost
Fred Bande Jr
F. Takand
L. L. Casey
W. A. Clark
F. Bande
D. A. Wood
Paul Hollowiter
Fort Seward
Officer Dismissals Hit Vancouver Force Over Union Bid
In Vancouver B C on June 25 a police officer was dismissed with likely more to follow as authorities move against members who were involved in attempts to organize a union among officers.
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Vancouver
RB. C
Flood waters wash away Italian lines at Piave
Italian forces regain line along the Piave as floodwaters cripple Allied positions. Austrian failures persist as river deluges flood the front, hindering supply and retreat efforts. Reinforcements and artillery support aim to stabilize the crestline amid retreating momentum.
Italian Lines Restored On Piave River
The Piave line has been restored up to the water's edge on the West bank. The Standard reports Piave began rising again washing away bridges Italians had laid across the stream hindering Austrian pursuit.
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London
Austrians Suffer Heavy Losses at Piave Front
From London report dated June 25 the Austrians are described in retreat under heavy fire. Cavalry charges and artillery mow down ranks while airmen strike from above. Casualties are estimated above 200000 with over 50000 Austrian prisoners taken and vast war booty seized. The West bank of the Piave is cleared of invaders and many bodies swept to sea.
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London
Piave
Pliave
Italian Victory Deepens Austrian Losses Across Piave
Rome reports the Austrian Army again crossed the Piave river but is blocked from the Venetian Plains. Italian forces inflict heavy losses with thousands of Austrians killed while attempting to regain the eastern Piave bank. About 50,000 Austrians are reported captured.
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Rome
Piave
Ventian
Austrian retreat under Allied artillery fire amid fresh Austrian reserves
In Geneva on June 25 reports say the Austrian retreat continues under heavy Allied bombardment. British gunners are described as inflicting severe losses on Austrian ranks as they rush reserves to blunt the gap between Montcello and the Adriatic to avert a new disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Montcello
Adriatic
Milan Secolo reports Austrian losses over 200000
The Milan Secolo notes Austrian losses exceed 200000 as Piave floodwaters wash away many dead. It adds Italian cavalry advanced beyond the eastern riverbank in ongoing operations.
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Paris
Milan Secolo
Piave
Austrians in Full Retreat, Rome Dispatch Reports
Official Rome dispatch reveals Austrians are in full retreat. Prisoner papers indicate leaders did not expect defeat as soldiers were promised the offensive would drag Italy out of the war.
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Washington
Rome
Italy
Victory speech at Italian HQ near Piave
An Italian officer at headquarters declared Victory is ours and that the enemy will be driven across the Piave. Military leaders assess this triumph as greater than the Austrian victory last fall.
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Piave
Comment in Paris Paris Offensive Ends
Paris dispatch reports differing Paris press accounts indicate the Austrian offensive has ended. No further details provided on duration or outcomes.
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Paris
Paris Prees
Also Mentioned on This Page
ONNS
Buckingham Palace
Sbritch Corbrictal
Bretich
Beauleau Wood
Haig
Slav Legion
America
Peis
Princess Mary
Salmon
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