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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1918
Page
2
American troops attacked northwest of Toul in Lorraine driving Germans from the town after a heavy barrage. Despite being outnumbered, U S forces retook positions lost in Saturday’s German counterattack as brave infantry, artillery, and Red Cross workers aided wounded soldiers amid severe gas and shelling.
Berlin said on Sunday that 183 Americans were captured at Seicheprey in Bavarian lines after repulsing German counterattacks. The report, noting five officers among the prisoners and 25 machine guns, described heavy American losses as “ex high.”
German artillery northwest of Toul tried a daylight bombardment to reach French villages and gun ranges. American heavy artillery directed from the air silenced the guns. American and French forces co operated in a successful trench raid Thursday night between St Mihiel and Verdun with no casualties.
Wireless reports from London say German prisoners of war in Russia show no wish to go home. The dispatch notes officers and men alike pushing to enforce demands for equal treatment, signaling a rift over liberty and conditions in captivity.
A massive quake near Mount San Jacinto 11 000 foot extinct volcano caused fires and collapses across Hemet San Jacinto and Los Angeles. Roofs caved in telephones froze and three men entombed in a mine. Waterways broke and power lines failed as aftershocks persisted for hours.
The women’s section of the King county committee for commercial economy advocates limits on credit to 30 days closes stores at 6 pm and on Sundays enforces a one delivery a day plan and reduces luxuries to cut costs.
Herman G. Babcock, Seattle shipbuilder of Meacham & Babcock with an $88,000,000 government war contract, is free on $500 bail after arrest for alleged distribution of Kingdom News circulars. Eight others were taken into custody as copies of the International Bible Students' defense of The Finished Mystery were slipped into Sunday papers and handed door to door.
Portland April 22 two members of the International Bible Students association are jailed awaiting federal investigation after arrest for distributing the Flussellite publication Kingdom News deemed objectionable to the war administration and violative of the espionage act. The city district endured plastering by fuswell followers. Governor Thomas Luge Jr. of Alaska, en route to Juneau for duties, visited Seattle after testifying before congressional investigators challenging his appointment.
Limited stock of 24 coats offered at a reduced price. Styles include Velour, Burella, Serge, Gaber, Army Cloth and blends. Most items are sample coats from an Eastern manufacturer.
Wool serge navy blue and black skirts sold at 2.65 dollars. Semi belt styles feature patch pockets. Also offered Wool Panama skirts with slash pockets, sizes partly broken.
Ready-to-Wear hats offered at 98c reflecting a one third reduction from original prices. Various caterpillar braid styles in purple blue red pink tan Pekin shapes decorates the selection.
Bon Marche reports large silk stocks and strong values making silk the most economical dress fabric. measure graphs show hundreds of yards sold daily.
The Measuregraph is praised as a precise automatic measure and billing device used by many stores. It measures silks and dress goods with unfailing accuracy and computes the bill without error. The ad promotes 36 inch Yo-San suiting silk priced at $2.00 a yard in colors including Alice Blue Navy and more.
Black Taffeta Ribbon offered at 25 cents per yard in heavy quality with satin edge and moire options. Displayed on the upper main floor at The Bon Marche, advertised as an unusually low price.
Gingham 10c yard 25 inches wide with lengths to 10 yards offered for aprons house dresses and children's dresses in pink and red checked fabric available on the lower main floor at The Bon Marche.
An advertisement touts Bon Spe cial Coffee as delicious and irresistible once tried, predicting it will be the blend customers repeatedly purchase. It notes a Coffee Section on the fourth floor of The Bon Marche.
The Baby Shop advertises a broad selection of infant attire and用品 including dresses 50c to 2.50, bonnets 85c to 2.50, embroided cashmere sacques, soft-sole shoes, cribs pads and blankets. Lingerie, voile and lawn models, bibs, and crib pads are highlighted for quick dressing and practicality.
Bargains on hoses with 25 foot $4.25 and 50 foot $8.00. Lawn mower $6.75 with three blades. Cups and saucers 20c a pair, white. Earthen flower bowls 50c to $2.50. Complete American semi porcelain dinnerware set with gold trim includes 6 each inner and pie plates, fruit saucers, tea cups and saucers, meat platter and vegetable dish.
Indications point to a year with a jar shortage. We have Mason Fruit Jars in stock with prices listed as PINTS 1.00 per dozen QUARTS 1.15 per dozen HALF GALLON 1.50 per dozen Mason porcelain lined zinc caps 35 per dozen Fourth floor.
Maj Gen Barnett telegraphed The Star urging 8000 young men with fighting spirit for the Marine Corps in May. The Marines plan to add 40000 men to their ranks and place them in the fighting zone. Applicants must be 18. 1800 from the ranks will be chosen for commissions.
Plius Gracely, a Toledo-area farmer, convicted of threatening President Wilson, is sentenced to 15 years in the federal prison at Atlanta.
Seattle roars with Third Liberty Loan spirit as plans unfold for Liberty Day Friday led by parade king Bert Swezen. Tens of thousands of marchers, soldiers and bands expected. King county reported heavy oversubscriptions and large local pledges from Enumclaw Vashon Auburn Issaquah Coupeville and Ballard.
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