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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1918
Page
3
Heavy combat rages near Amiens with German forces pushing toward Corbie and the Avre, while British lines defend the Noye and Luce wedges and bombardments threaten Dernancourt. Casualties mount as artillery grows stronger behind the front lines.
Washington dispatches describe France and Britain holding at Amiens as military experts warn the defense of the strategic rail hub is crucial. The fall of Amiens would be more tragic than Paris from a military standpoint due to its rail links and strategic importance.
Henry Wood reports from the front south of the Somme that a violent artillery duel precedes a likely French Allied main drive toward Amiens. German guns are concentrated with heavy 210 millimeter and 150 millimeter pieces, while French railways mobilize to support a stiff defense and potential second offensives. The American troops will contribute to the large present conflict.
A small Japanese force was landed from cruisers in Vladivostok to protect life and property after Russians attacked a Japanese office, killing one and wounding two. Advices to the U.S. State Department from the Vladivostok consul report the incident.
An advertisement warns mothers to avoid Mother Gray's Powders for Children citing potential health issues and recommends against substitutes. The promo claims the product treats feverishness constipation headaches stomach troubles and more and notes a sample is available at 25 cents.
King George wired today that American troops daily join the battle line, boosting confidence in the united war effort. He spoke at a luncheon for British and American guests hosted by the lord mayor, marking America's entry into the war and defense of civilization.
Paris reports German raids in the Zeurey and Vaux Lee Parameix regions repulsed last night as American troops hold sectors south of Verdun. Artillery lines along the Meuse and in Apremont wood show ongoing combat. one German was killed on patrol Thursday night.
Paris reports violent bombardments along the Avre especially near Monchel with no infantry engagements in the area. The French official communiqué notes activity around Zeuney seven miles north of St Mihiel and 14 miles south and east of Verdun with Vaux-Lee Palameiz two miles north of Zeuney.
British dispatch reports heavy fighting along a 20 mile front north of the Somme with German assaults repulsed. In Ayette area south of the Somme there was fierce morning combat but no further gains for the enemy. South of the Somme near Hangard local fighting occurred in the afternoon as Allied forces counter attacked and improved positions.
Neighbors Robert Pettypiece and Thomas McPhearson clash after an alleged insult to Pettypiece’s wife. McPhearson is wounded at the scene and in hospital. George Hanson and McPhearson are held on open charges as police investigate the long standing enmity. The incident occurred near 6116 35th Ave South.
Seattle starts the Third Liberty Loan drive with rapid subscriptions and early payments. The Liberty Day program includes bells, whistles, parades, and a citywide prayer for victory. Military units from Camp Lewis, the yeomanettes, Boy Scouts, and veterans participate as oversubscriptions form in several counties.
The Third Liberty Loan campaign began at midnight with rallies, demonstrations, and meetings across New York. The New York federal reserve district set a goal of 900,000,000 dollars toward the total 1,500,000,000 dollar loan.
Washington reports the nation joined a bold push for a third Liberty Dollar loan as a 28 day subscription campaign opened. President Wilson and war government officials lead public leaders in stumping for the drive, with officials predicting bumper subscriptions nationwide.
Liberty loan subscriptions topped four million by noon Saturday with Hank Swalwell reporting most of the total from subscriptions alone exceeding two million. People queued at banks as three towns Bedro Woolley Hatton and Prosser surpassed their quotas before noon with Trist W. Bt. Stokes and A. J. Henderson signing the first subscriptions.
President Wilson plans a forceful war speech at Camp Meade during a Liberty Loan rally in Baltimore. He will declare that peace requires defeating Teutons and exposing secret Austrian maneuvers to secure terms for Berlin, amid rumors of Austrian diplomacy with entente agents.
An official government statement says in August 1917 Karl Reventera, friend of the Austrian emperor, held a Swiss parley with Commandant Armand of the French staff. Clemenceau allowed the talks to proceed for information while Armand was told to listen. Reventera handed Armand an autographed note claiming talks sought a peace proposal for Austria to be supported by Bertin. The statement calls Reventera the solicitor and accuses Czernin of misrepresenting France.
Chicago report states Francia J. Heney terminated his link to the federal trade commission packing inquiry as the natural result of finishing his assigned duties.
The Federal Trade Commission ordered 97 lumber companies in the West to stop unfair methods of competition. The action was issued on a Friday and targets practices deemed anticompetitive.
The article describes a nationwide launch with a Baltimore address by the president, Philadelphia speech by Secretary McAdoo, and a Cleveland kickoff by Secretary Daniels. St. Louis proclaims a legal holiday as Billy Sunday leads Chicago events. Liberty posters fill cities and a replica Statue of Liberty is unveiled. Bonds start at higher interest, non-convertible, maturing in 10 years from May 9, 1918, with semiannual interest on Sept 15 and March 15.
Have you an automobile Then put it to work for Uncle Sam Register your car for Liberty Loan drive service Cara will be called for only in case of vital necessity There is a crying need for an unusual number of cars says J W Spangler in charge of the drive in Seattle Register your car at the war service bureau of the Chamber of Commerce or call Main 5060.
Washington reports a temporary trade pact will charter 100 tons of Swedish shipping to the United States with more tonnage to follow under a permanent agreement. The deal ties tonnage to US food and war materiel exports, with initial shipments already moved.
The medical advisory board, to which many drafted men are referred, will hold three meetings a week beginning Monday. Chairman Dr. G M Horton announced the schedule as Monday Wednesday and Friday in the public safety building to handle cases starting at 1 p.m.
Virgil Medica, nine years old and son of Petro Medica of the National Shipbuilding Co, earns pennies by digging weeds and running errands to fund a $30 war savings card. He started after a thrift drive at school and now proudly supports the war effort as a native American. The family resides at 3519 Corps and the parents were born in Italy.
Edwin R. Stettinius and Frederick F. Keppel were nominated by President Wilson to be second and third assistant secretary of war. In San Jose California Chris Davidson a Swede toasted Kaiser Bill yesterday. Firemen dampened his ardor with a fire hose and today he started serving 280 days in jail.
A year after the United States entered the war, the Hun appeared trapped by a full ring of steel in the East but now has a clear road to India. Italy neared Venice, Russia and Romania collapsed, and Hindenburg boasted of Paris as the West remained stagnant. Military experts say the end will be fought out in the West where American influence will decide.
Ship builders across 132 yards on all coasts joined in flag raising ceremonies as 250000 workers pledged allegiance and heard a call to hold open the seas for civilization. Hurley appealed for renewed wartime effort and flags were unfurled amid hymns and patriotic addresses.
More than 50 counties and cities in the sixth federal reserve district have over-subscribed their Liberty Loan quotas, an announcement reported from Atlanta Georgia on April 6.
In Los Angeles on April 6 during bond drive festivities two men were hit by explosives. Marion Gentry is reported severely injured with half his face blown away and one other man is seriously wounded.
Chicago began the seventh reserve districts dollar drive to exceed a quota of 125,180,000 for the Third Liberty Loan. Cannon roars bands blare gongs and steam sirens rang as the city entered the campaign as a festival.
Allan Brooks of Auburn, a rancher and former socialist candidate for the legislature, was arrested Friday after stating he was an anarchist and that he would not display the United States flag on his barn.
Mayor Hanson received a telegram from Chairman Hurley of the U S Shipping Board promising immediate steps to have Director General McAdoo release steam train equipment for transporting Seattle shipyard workers. Hurley asked Capt Blain for a report to support the formal request, and Hanson pressed for prompt action.
The American Red Cross salvage department urges patriotic homes to send waste that can be sold for money. They list tin foil, folded lead foil, paste and paint tubes, tires, jars, and more. A bargain rummage sale will be held on April 8 at 2010 Westlake, with volunteers needed in the warehouse.
A 350 strong luncheon hosted by the lord mayor in London celebrated America joining the war. American Ambassador Page and Foreign Secretary Balfour spoke as guests observed wartime rations on the menu.
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