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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
9
Wartime analyst J W T Mason argues Gen Foch restrains French reserves to avoid weakening the line at Ypres Hazebrouck while allowing German forces to exhaust themselves. The piece notes Foch can reinforce Amiens if needed and credits his strategic restraint for safeguarding Amiens and northern front morale.
The trial of Joe Zittel for making seditious utterances began Friday in Judge Jeremiah Neterer's U.S. district court department.
War era dispatch reports German soldiers captured by General Pershing's forces held in France while U S negotiations with Spain probe repatriation. Army officials weigh use of prisoners for labor and supply of camps at Forte Melcher, Oglethorpe, and Douglas, with over 2,000 tons currently held. Chehalis furniture factory destroyed by fire amid threatening letters to its president Ingrid, costing about 100000 and 100 workers unemployed.
Atlantic port April 19 Germany will launch another offensive in June possibly on the west front or in Italy if the current drive is checked Lieut Gen Bridges of the Piitieh army says the allies are in an acute crisis and may face renewed crises through the year He adds the German halt is not final and they must fight to the finish with the British army backed against the wall.
Washington dispatch reports three enemy planes downed for every Allied loss in the western offensive. Nearly 100000 pounds of explosives dropped behind enemy lines. On March 26 at least 66 hostile aviators were shot down and 34 retreated. March 27 saw 80 Allied planes fan out over German infantry with heavy fire. Army radiograms praise Allied air superiority and emphasize military targets only.
Miss Sue Dorsey has been appointed assistant paymaster in the navy. Rear Admiral Samuel McGowan lauds her as the most valuable woman in government and notes she manages 1,500 navy pay officers and their ship assignments. She is the only woman Melowan ever recommended for a commission.
In Flanders April 19 report from Preas Correspondent William Philip Simms says Haig withdraws from the Paschendaele pocket but the British line shows little change from three days earlier. German flanking attempts at Bethune are reported as unsuccessful while Von Quast presses north and east of Givenchy amid deadly shelling of British guns.
In Washington April 19 Prof Hadlicks head of Smithsonian anthropology says starvation in Germany will cause epilepsy and insanity while rationing in England France and America builds healthier populations. Malnutrition weakens German resistance. only soldiers officials and the affluent get enough food. widespread disease and rising infant mortality threaten generations. America will curb over eating and foster a sturdy race.
Burglars entered the room of William J. Witsmaurice at the Elliott hotel on Thursday night and stole 325 in cash. The loot included two $100 bills one of federal bank issue, a torn one, a $50 bill two $20 bills and the rest in $5 and $1 notes.
This ad touts painless dentistry by graduate dentists with state board certificates, pledging high quality tools, strict sterilization, spotless white attire, and large volume to keep prices low. It guarantees patient satisfaction and urges readers to visit for a thorough examination and clear pricing.
In King County Superior Court Judge Calvin Hall hears Martin Johnson battle ex wife for custody of their 3 year old daughter. The child sits with her adopted father as the mother testifies the father is not a loyal citizen notes draft law could affect dependency status.
Adam Tringer colored pleaded guilty before United States District Judge Neterer to assault with a penknife at the navy yard and was fined fifty dollars.
President Wilson proclaims Friday April 26 as Liberty Day with nationwide patriotic demonstrations. He urges communities to pledge support for the Third Liberty Loan aiming to exceed 2 billion dollars, noting early subscriptions around 1.09 billion.
Washington reports that if farmers do not release about 50 million bushels of surplus from the 1917 crop by May 15 the government will requisition it. Wheat flow to markets has slowed to roughly half January levels, and officials note 75 million bushels remain held. Defeat of the Gore amendment set at 2.50 a bushel may push more sales.
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