12 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
The Nome Daily Nugget
Location
Nome, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1918
Page
1
Americans raid German lines near Toul without support and overwhelm a small trench force, killing and wounding several. The attackers withdraw with wounded as retreating Germans flee, marking a first American assault on fire trenches without allied support amid rapid wartime mobilization.
Special to the Nugget by Associated Press reports Cambrai was subjected to heavy bombardment by British gunners as the British attacked positions along the Combna front. The British War Office and General Staff described heavy artillery action with extensive exchanges as both sides engaged in mining attacks and infantry maneuvers amid unfavorable weather.
Special to the Nugget from Harbin Manchuria March 12 reports say General Semenoff’s anti Bolshevik force retreated into Manchuria to avoid destruction or capture by Bolsheviks Bolshevik artillery shown rare accuracy with suggested German gunners aiding them Officers believe former German prisoners trained in artillery may be firing for Bolsheviks Resources for Semenoff are nearly exhausted and outside help is seen as only chance to halt Bolshevik control of southern Siberia.
Special to the Nugget and Associated Press report Japan weighing intervention options as leaders debate advisability of moving into Siberia. Dispatch notes Tokyo may prepare steps linked to imperial policy while officials consider reaction from allied powers.
Special to the Nugget by Associated Press Wallington March 12 Provost Marshal General Crowder orders movement of ninety five thousand drafted men to training camps starting March 29 eight hundred thousand will accompany the first draft Iowa and Minnesota included all states except those two Alaska not included on the list and draft from that region deferred until later in spring or summer The Navy Department conduct of war vindicated by House committees Washington March 12 report finds no serious fault in departmental methods and praises navy preparations for extended service Russian and American wartime notes Washington March 12 official report from American Consul Summer in Moscow says Bolshevik government plans to move east as Germans advance Petrograd and Moscow area see German forces slow advance Wilson sends message to Russian Soviet Congress urging sovereignty independence and restoration of Russia to world role The Debt News Service cap Seward Peninsula remains unclear.
Special to the Nugget from Dawson reports indicate Stefansson’s illness is grave with little sign of recovery. A few months ago explorers planned a winter ascent toward Mer Hievette and Mer Merchanel, though details remain fragmentary and uncertain. German raid on Paris frustrated as sixty enemy planes engage French defenses. several machines downed and casualties reported in suburbs.
War Department announces Major General Biddle will command all American forces in England. He succeeds General March as acting Chief of Staff and will oversee enlistment and training of U S citizens in England. He also commands troops en route to or from the front for convalescent duties.
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