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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1918
Page
10
In Frisco on April 25 Rev. em. Short was arrested and Mrs Hannah Sheehy Skeffing ton’s anté Irish conscription speech was banned by police after a meeting disrupted by authorities.
George Cavallas of 25 Oakland hall Seventh ave and Martonet lent his $50 Liberty bond to a friend to show to a friend of his friend three weeks ago. He asks police to locate the borrower who may not return the bond. Also, D M Micheson of Los Angeles is listed among today’s Canadian casualties.
Police Commissioner Jonhn R. Ranson announces saloon licenses will be issued only to loyal American citizens with right to sell Milwaukee made beer in Kansas City.
Central Labor Council votes 24 hour strike to press for Tom Mooney ree trial or release. Delegates back one day May 1 strike by 76 to 17, seek faster shipbuilding while urging government action. President Wilson expresses confidence Gov. Stephens will pursue justice.
Private Stanley Adams of Company F 33rd Infantry was sentenced to life in prison by court martial for desertion on November 19 1917 and January 15 1918 and for making seditious remarks. Private Guy F Stanley of Company A 347th machine gun battalion received 25 years for desertion and seditious remarks. Camp Lewis expects 9970 men arrive as part of a 150000 mobilization Friday.
Ora J. Bunn’s funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at Butterworth chapel.
Allied night reports describe fierce fighting near Taillies Bienecat wood and Hill 82 as Germans attack along the Somme front. Haig notes Villers-Bretonneux captured and later disputed. pockets of progress and prisoner captures reported at several sectors including Nieppe forest and Moerteren area. The day summary cites limited action on Lys and Somme fronts with local engagements.
Americans fight in the storm south of the Somme as brigaded with Allied forces. The war office notes variable American strength. Amiens remains the main objective with Villers Bretonneux captured, while Allied naval raids at Ostend and Zeebrugge are praised as models for future operations.
In France on April 25 26 German infantry entered Villers Bretonneux behind three tanks that led the assault. The tanks aided the advance and fought alongside troops as the village was entered.
Fortys nine casualties are tallied by the war department with two killed in action six died of wounds seven from disease four from accident five severely wounded twenty four slightly wounded and one gunshot death. The Elysee Palace hotel on the Champs Elysees is now occupied by the American expeditionary force to house officers and offices. Vanilla found in oat roots.
Four thousand city pupils prepare for a May 10 and 11 music festival. The high schools send a 1500-voice chorus, a 400-voice girls' glee club, and a 260-piece orchestra. Elementary groups include seventh and eighth grade choirs, a fourth grade chorus, and 800 fifth graders in The Walrus and the Carpenter cantata.
War department officials and Gen. Donnelly refuse to discuss charges preferred as a trial by court-martial proceeds amid withheld details.
Washington reports John D. Ryan a copper magnate was named by the Secretary to lead army aircraft production. A reorganization of the signal corps was announced, separating the aviation section from the corps proper.
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