23 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1918
Page
1
British forces raid Ostend and Zeebrugge sinking five ships in harbor channels as part of a growing blockade effort. Washington news notes possible combined British and American squadron actions, while on the Western Front allied counterattacks and a St Mihiel raid report renewed activity.
Sir Eric Geddes reported in the commons that the Zeebrugge Ostend raid blocked the Bruges canal entrance. British losses included one destroyer two motor boats and two launches. Storming parties from the Vindictive and Daffodil fought at the mole while black ships entered the harbor.
British forces on a thousand yard front south of Aveluy wood advanced about 250 yards Monday night pushing German troops toward the Ancre river. Aveluy wood lies two miles north of Albert in France.
Herman G. Babcock, a Seattle ship builder with an $8 million government contract, and eight others were paroled after Sunday arrests for distributing Kingdom News circulars deemed seditious. Officers questioned investment in Liberty bonds and Red Cross support, with all denying subscriptions. parole followed a meeting with federal officials and a pledge to curb further literature circulation.
In San Francisco on April 23, Ram Singh, a defendant in the Hindu revolt plot trials, killed chief defendant Ram Chandra in the courtroom at noon today. Marshal Holohan then fatally shot Singh.
Dublin reports a country wide one day protest against conscription with a total halt of public services including street cars trains and newspapers. About 1 000 000 Irish men reportedly sign anti conscription pledges and even nationalist members plan to abstain from parliament.
The Hague reports German towns fear heavy casualties from the west front offensive. Bentheim saw 67 deaths and Gronau 27 in the first five days, each town of about 2,500 residents, underscoring deep national grief as obituaries flood the papers.
Herman G. Babcock, famed for opposing Liberty Bonds and the Red Cross, later helped create the Meacham and Babcock shipbuilding firm. He accepted eight million dollars in war contracts while his conscience opposed individual contributions, revealing a war profiteer stance.
The first American convention to address the social evil met in the Henry Building, Seattle, with Mayor Hanson and officials from state, federal, and civil sectors. A statewide plan was urged including quarantines, segregation of patients, temporary and central stations, and eventual permanent legislation with state funding. Leaders forecast state leadership in health reform and pledged cooperative action to curb vice disease spread.
A cablegram from the son of Internal Revenue Commissioner Roper recounts a fighting American soldier near Cleo South Carolina. He reportedly overwhelmed enemy with seven corpses counted, continuing to battle with an empty rifle when a truck arrived from behind. The message commends American soldiers and notes their endurance and courage.
Police raided the Butler hotel at 4 45 p m Sunday and arrested Peter Aigne William Kellogg M T Carbeth and Myrtie Hurst for disorderly conduct Aigne was fined 20 dollars plus costs Kellogg was released and the women’s cases were continued
Detroit April 2 After confessing burning the body of Augusta Steinbach a New York house maid Schmidt head of a Royal Oak Michigan murder plant killed himself in his cell He crawled under an iron bed and crushed his skull Authorities believe a ring of enticement killings sold jewelry and valuables for money. The plant included a crematory and a trunked haul linked to the Schmidts wife and child Geertrude.
Lieut. Col. Frazer Hunter, Britain's provost marshal in the U S, warned that Britain has no reserve army to send to France. He noted 7 6 million men enrolled since the war began have fought on 37 fronts, and that Field Marshal Heig meant Britain's back was against the wall. University of Toronto students heard Hunter's remarks at a Yale club dinner.
London April 23 Winston Churchill minister of munitions told the American Labor Mission that despite the great strain and material losses Britain and its allies can continue the war at maximum capacity. He said they can arm and equip Americans sent to serve with them and that enemy territorial gains do not limit their power.
Washington April 23 Germany holds seven American naval prisoners five from the armed guard of the steamer Cantona and two from the destroyer Jacob Jones Stennie Daniels announced today
Paris dispatch reports Allied decision to grant General Ferdinand Foch complete authority on the western front after extended debate. The move, described as free from external pressure, aims to unify command and streamline operations in the advancing conflict.
Zurich reports 200000 people demonstrated in Budapest for electoral reforms with 5000 marching to the Palace club shouting Bas Tisza. Work and traffic halted as similar protests occurred in other towns. Premier Von Seydler said Galicia would be restored to Poland.
London April 23 Field Marshal Haig reported that 102 enemy divisions about 1 224 000 men have been employed against the British since March 21 Many attacked twice or thrice and the army showed gallant courage praised by Haig He commended the Guards Thirty First Third Fourth Twenty First and Twenty Fifth divisions for distinguished services.
British naval forces in a daring early morning raid on Ostend and Zeebrugge submarine bases grounded five concrete-filled ships in the channels to block enemy exit. The operation used auxiliary vessels and six old cruisers with cover ships, described as having a reasonable measure of success.
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau returning from the front declaring that all goes well. He spoke to reporters and reiterated confidence in the situation.
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