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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1918
Page
2
An official report from Lorraine dated April 22 describes heavy American losses but notes larger enemy casualties and successful counterfire. It recalls machine gun crews holding a critical curve while soldiers tend wounded comrades and continue to push the German advance despite fierce fire.
United Press reports April action where German storm troops, supported by artillery, attacked American forces at dawn April 16. French official note says American and French troops repelled the assault on a one mile sector near Seich and Rembres, with German forces halted short of their objectives.
Gen. BE. D. Swinton, famed inventor of the British tank, met Benjamin Holt of Stockton, inventor of the tractor that evolved the tank, and exclaimed at a model, A baby I see you breed them here.
A street car collision at Third Ave and James St injured two riders and cut several with flying glass. The East Madison car carried 30 passengers and the James Street cable 20. Motorman Pratt says brakes failed after Cherry Street, delaying traffic for over an hour.
Washington April 23 bloodier and more desperate than any battle in the war with Spain describes the clash at Leicheprey in the Toul region of France. Pershing's men held a difficult sector against a concentrated German assault, with Bavarian attackers having observation and concealment advantages but failing to prevail as American troops refused to yield.
San Jacinto and Hemet, about 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles, began rebuilding after Sunday’s quake. Contracts were set for new houses, and officials estimate half a million dollars will be needed for the two towns. Water from springs surged, wells flowed, and the San Jacinto River, dry before the tremor, ran again. Financial aid offers pour in, but neither town has accepted yet. Chester M. Kling, editor and state assemblyman, says aid will be needed as business remains paralyzed and unemployment rises.
William C. Redfield the United States secretary of commerce will be the chief speaker at a patriotic rally Friday night by the University Commercial Club at the foot of the Washington statue on the University of Washington campus. A 7 o'clock military parade precedes the event. Naval bands from Brewerton and the University training camp will provide music. Dr Henry Suzzallo president of the University of Washington and head of the Washington state council of defense and Mayor Ole Hansen will also address the rally.
Washington April 23 strong shipping deals with Japan and Scandinavia will allow landing of over 1.59 million bushels of Australian wheat a month on the West Coast. Hoover plans 3 million bushels to Belgium and aims for 1.665 million monthly to Pacific ports starting May 1, with 10 million by September 1 to ease the global food crisis.
Gov Thomas Riggs Jr of Alaska was guest of honor at a Tuesday luncheon at 12 15 in the Arctic club hosted by the Arctic club the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the Alaska bureau.
Seattle plans a Liberty Loan pageant at 2 P M to honor select service men. About ten thousand bond buyers and 400 army recruits will march from Stewart and Second. A Joan of Arc portrayal contest seeks a local woman. candidates must submit photos to the Liberty Loan committee. Subscriptions surge in King County with towns like Black Diamond Snoqualmie and Orillia reporting large oversubscriptions. Five honor flags will be awarded to ship plants and a miners' organization. industrial plants are ranked by size for the contest.
David Tobias invites Seattle girls and mothers to bring home made cakes and candy to the Soldiers and Sailors club at Fourth and Cherry for a farewell dinner Friday. The event involves drafted men and aims to supply sweets for the occasion.
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