27 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1918
Page
1
The readable fragments describe an unclear event involving the University of Minnesota and a British matter. Specific names, dates, or outcomes are not identifiable. Further readable text is required to form a precise summary.
London April 27 special dispatches report Holland has yielded to Germany by allowing use of the railway across Limburg but specifies it must not be used for military traffic.
Mayor Hanson defends Seattle transit policy after the traction company reports empty street cars while hundreds stand idle. He promises a square deal and questions why empty cars near shipyards aren’t redirected to overcrowded West Seattle lines or Fauntleroy to improve service.
United Press dispatch from April 27 reports a comparative lull on the Flanders front as Hindenburg moves Sieger and Von Eberhardt with ten divisions to Kemmel and Ypres areas. German efforts to seize Dranoutre and Mount Scherpenberg stall. British counterattacks regain ground. Weather remains threatening and ground remains unusually dry.
The Seattle Electric Company must pave between its tracks and pay 64 000 representing 2 percent of annual gross earnings. Superior Court Judge Dykeman overruled a demurrer and ruled the city’s action proper while noting the public service commission decision was pending. The case may go to the state supreme court. Judge Mackintosh had previously deferred ruling pending PSC verdict. The ruling enforces contract provisions granting street use despite the company's resistance to taxes.
United Press reports from Holland describe a gravely tense situation as Germany presses four formal demands and a fifth verbal one. Dutch officials weigh whether to yield to avoid conflict, while the German press signals no retreat from the quarrel.
A United Press analysis by J W T Mason argues that Dutch entry with the Allies could force a German retreat from the West Front. If Holland holds the frontier until Allied hulls, Germany might shift troops from France, risking a precarious military balance and inviting substantial American aid for frontier operations.
The premier and foreign minister met with political leaders in The Hague before a secret session last night. The commander in chief ordered leaves of absence halted in the army and navy as unrest and censorship shaped the political climate.
Washington April 27 Dutch legation officials said no ultimatum had been issued to Holland on free transportation of supplies. They added negotiations have not yet assumed serious progress despite statements by the premier this week.
In Cleveland on April 27 the Taft crowd prepares a Liberty Loan broadside following Secretary Baker's speech last night.
Gen. Pershing was confirmed in the Protestant Episcopal church in England recently, according to the Living Voice Episcopal Weekly in Milwaukee. The general joined because his late wife was a member of the denomination.
Paris dispatch reports no change on the Hangard Villers line as bombardment continued overnight. A German raid west of Thennes failed while French forces on the Meuse right bank engaged in heavy artillery action. Across the east near Lansigny Mirette Aisne Benzevaux and Eparges French troops conducted surprise attacks and prisoners were taken in Lorraine and the Vosges.
Berkeley California April 27 a telegram arrived at the home of Mrs F A Frazier telling of her son Donaldrazier Frazier death in an aeroplane accident in England. He was the tallest soldier in the American army standing six feet seven and a half inches.
The message notes Liberty Day has passed but the ongoing effort to meet the Liberty Loan quota continues and asks whether individuals have done their best.
J. Alvin Moore a New Providence railway man says railway workers statewide are doubling Liberty Bond subscriptions. In a letter to The Star he offers to double his own if 100 more follow suit. He notes reports from across the state and confirms he has already doubled his own commitment.
The weatherman in Salisbury says sunshine cannot be promised for tomorrow or Sunday. Do not plan outdoor activities yet as the forecast remains uncertain.
Edwardsville Illinois April 27 eleven men indicted for murder in the lynching of Robert Prager at Collinsville Ill were under arrest today Four policemen indicted for malfeasance in the same case were free on bond.
Japan plans to allocate additional merchant tonnage for Allied use as part of wartime measures. The move signals Tokyo's intention to bolster supply routes and support operations tied to the broader Allied effort.
Andes report from TOKYO dated April 27 states Japan will use allies and supply ship tonnage. Within six months 23 vessels totaling 161,166 tons will be placed at the disposal of the United States.
Commercial telegraphers to meet with Howard White to discuss grievances against Western Union and Postal companies. White to confer with employers. Sunday designated Organization Day as members declare union allegiance and transfer responsibility to the telegraph companies amid wave of discharges for union ties.
The Star urges David Whitcomb to ensure consumer representation in the state fuel administration before he becomes Washington secretary to Garfield. It argues a one ton per average family view is needed alongside mine-owner interests to balance price fixing and restore confidence as coal and wood prices rise.
C Bottling, longtime Pacific Coast Company employee at Black Diamond, becomes district representative of the bureau of distribution under the state fuel administrator. Former mine inspector appointed by Governors Mead and Hay.
Lawyers for Thomas J Mooney file a motion in Superior Judge Griffin s court alleging willful fraud and willful nonfeasance by San Francisco police and district attorney The motion asks to set aside Mooney s death sentence judgment and order denying a new trial and to order trial on a murder charge tied to the 1916 preparedness parade dynamiting Mooney appeared for resentence after the Supreme Court denied a new trial motion Judge Griffin who had urged a new trial earlier is central to the timing of the filing
The Star notes bustling activities around the West Lianga steamship launch at University of Washington Campus Day. It also mentions service members departing Seattle and Cecile Barron portraying Joan of Arc in Friday’s parade, all featured in The Star Liberty movie premiering Sunday.
President A. J. Rhodes of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce telegraphed disapproval of a proposed 24 hour Mooney protest strike by Seattle unions tied to the shipbuilding industry. He sent the wire from Washington DC protesting the action scheduled for May 1.
Eva Wells was found guilty for the eighth time in a Saturday morning trial before Judge Hoyd Tallman. She received a $100 fine and a 30 day suspended jail sentence.
Zurich April 27. Austrian premier Dr. Von Seidler has resigned again amid rumors the crown council will be convoked. Vienna reports suggest nobility form an anti Karl party over Empress Zita and unrest claiming un Austrian attitude. Emperor Karl had previously refused to accept the last resignation.
Zurich reports a May Day strike set for May 1 across Austria Hungary. The European labor day has been decided upon and is expected to involve workers in multiple cities.
Official reports show Liberty Day subscriptions boosted the Liberty Loan total to 2.1139 billion dollars leaving 9 billion dollars still to be subscribed. A L Holly, chairman of the Seattle and King County committee for the Third Liberty Loan, estimated Friday's Seattle institution subscriptions at 175700. Close to 60000 in subscriptions were taken Friday by federal employees.
Corporal Sam Sarr of Company L M4th Infantry seeks a method to transfer electricity between locations. He praises a promising scheme but declines to reveal details, asking to be contacted through Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Company.
Field Marshal Haig announced fierce, persistent fighting north of the Lys with heavy German casualties after failed attempts to break Allied lines. Allied counterattacks recaptured Lacre, while hundreds of German prisoners were taken and casualties reported on the Hangard Bretonneux and Somme sectors.
London reports German forces near Ypres claim advances to St Eloi Kemmel Mont Kemmel and Kemmelbrook with 6500 Allied prisoners taken Thursday. Haig notes fighting along seven mile front north of the Lys as French and British recapture ground near Villers Sucre and Hangard wood amid heavy losses.
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