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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1918
Page
1
Paris dispatch June 28 reports revolts within Hungarian and Austrian garrisons. In Gyor and Pecs Hungary about 2000 troops involved with mutiny sentences issued. Across Austria and Hungary the revolutionary movement grows with strong army sentiment and violent demonstrations in multiple cities.
Washington reports Secretary Lansing stated that the United States believes all Slav branches, including Poland, should be freed from German and Austrian rule. A Milan dispatch says Germany and the Bolshevik government agreed to cooperate to crush Polish nationalists.
Government agents discovered a high power air gun and mechanical arson device in the effects of Roberto Eduardo Ludleicke, a German enemy alien detained for failing to register. He speaks five languages, was born in Germany, and is described as a former German officer.
Paris June 28. M. Teyssiere head of the Paris Fire Department died from suffocation while directing a rescue operation after a fire caused by German raiders. He succumbed during the effort to save victims.
Seattle June 28 The steam er Jefferson left at nine o clock with passengers for Juneau: Mr and Mrs Robert Cragg C J Moser George Laros Mrs M Crenshaw Mrs A Smith Mrs Jas Peterson.
Budapest reports cite Dr Alexander Wekerle in parliament foretelling grim conditions with many factories idle and newspapers absent, as rumors spread unrest among workers. Swiss dispatches warn Austria Hungary faces dire food shortages and possible martial law.
Paris reports indicate enemy air attacks penetrated the city district last night with anti-aircraft batteries engaging the planes. Several bombs caused material damage and casualties, with 11 killed and 14 injured among the victims reported in the air raid.
Seattle June 28 The Humboldt sailed at one this morning with passengers for Juneau including Mr and Mrs A Kirkland Walter Kirkland Ralph W Kirkland Maud Kirkland O Otterson For Douglas F Gius and wife John Gius Emil Loughran listing a mix of local travelers and a conjoined departure from Seattle bound for Juneau aboard the steamer Humboldt.
Amsterdam June 28. Mmmy Destin a Bohemian opera singer has been banished from Prague because he placed his services entirely at the disposal of the followers of the Czech Slavo agitation.
Washington June 28. A group of ten Congress members will depart next week to tour battlefronts during July and August. The delegation plans to observe operations, report back on conditions, and meet with military leaders and allied officials.
Washington reports a nationwide campaign for War Savings and Thrift Stamps ending today as Secretary McAdoo urges patriots to join. A large sum is expected to be returned from the sale. Perseverance miners and Alaska-Gastineau Mine workers contributed over $3,000 to Thrift Stamps, underscoring strong wartime patriotism.
Tonight at 8 15 residents of Juneau gather at the High School Auditorium to pledge support for War Saving and Thrift Stamps. Gov Thomas Riggs Jr and Judge Robert W Jennings will speak with others listed to follow. Early indications point to a large turnout and successful event.
Victoria B C June 28 June 30 set as a day for prayer across the Dominion for success of the Allied cause and freedom for humanity from militarism.
Washington report says at a War Industry Board conference Delegate Charles A. Sulzer spoke for Alaska gold producers. The board promised essential industry status and draft deferment for gold miners. Ways and Means Chairman Claude Kitchin will study abrogating government taxes on gold mining and has summoned experts. Sulzer stated broad congressional pledges to assist and a meeting of gold mining lawmakers and experts to be held today with B. L. Thane of Juneau slated to address.
Afternoon summary notes no clear target time or place for a new German blow. Artillery roars south of Arras and Aisne while a Western front offensive appears imminent. Americans recaptured Balteau Wood northwest of Chatillon Thierry, taking 811 prisoners, 11 machine guns, and substantial materiel. Old papers for sale at The Empire office.
Copenhagen dispatch reports an unconfirmed claim that Bolshevik government in Moscow collapsed with Gen Korniloff, aided by Germany, capturing the city. Grand Duke Nicholas allegedly proclaimed emperor while Trotsky and Lenine reportedly fled toward the Murman coast. Kerensky named as potential future leader.
Washington June 28 dispatch reports sensational developments in Russia are the subject of official caution. The panel pledges utmost reserve and urges belief only when information comes through official channels. The notices recall German efforts to trap the United States and its allies into partial stances regarding Russian factions.
Former Russian premier Kerensky told a London labor conference that Russians will never recognize the Brest Litovsk treaty while bending beneath German insults and bleeding at every pore he declared that Russia remains opposed to a German invasion.
London June 28 report says Gen Kalendines assisted Gen Korniloff in capturing Moscow after earlier reports that both were killed. The item notes this new development and situates it in the ongoing battlefield narrative.
A Harbin dispatch to the Mail reports that Bolsheviks in Siberia might be overthrown easily if not for the support of armed prisoners released by them. The correspondent notes the fragile balance of power and the impact of prisoner allegiance on the political situation.
Christiania June 28 Roald Amundsen prepares to board the Maud in Tromsoe after the ship departed for the Arctic voyage toward the Pole. The expedition aims to reach the North Pole with Amundsen aboard.
Washington June 28 Various plans are under study to extend American aid to Russia to bring her back into the war. The proposals require Allies approval and include seed and agricultural implements shipments with sufficient force to guard against German capture.
London dispatch reports Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch leading a counter revolutionary effort and now said to be in Moscow within the Siberian Steppes as Russian advisers circulate the claim.
A Darmstadt Court Martial Board received a telegram signed Touktch erin via Berne dispatch claiming the former Czar was assassinated between Akaterburg Russia and Germany. The Frankfurter Zeitung reports Russian Foreign Minister Tchitcherin telegraphed that the former Czar was murdered.
A Wolff Bureau dispatch, citing Russian sources, reports the American Czar murdered on a train leaving Ekaterinburg after the Czech Slavs captured the city. It adds that Alexis former Russian Crown Prince died two weeks earlier after a long illness.
Washington on June 28 reports plans for sending a commission to Russia to assist its economy and industry. An official authority indicates a personal commission is being discussed as part of broader aid.
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