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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1918
Page
1
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Aug 5 dispatch reports Gen Foch widening a Vesle wedge between Soissons and Rheims, driving flanks northward toward Berry au Bac and Chemin des Dames. If successful, Von Hindenburg risks retreat across the Aisne with Allied artillery fire proving decisive. delays could prove fatal for Germany amid the swollen river.
Des Moines reports the hottest weather in 40 years with highs near 100 in Des Moines and southern Iowa. Farmers fear serious damage to corn potatoes and gardens as moisture remains scarce and heat persists. Clarinda recorded 113 degrees the hottest spot, Des Moines 110.2, Omaha 110.
A thrift stamp urging citizens to purchase daily to support the war effort is highlighted. The message emphasizes steady small investments, framing it as a simple act to strengthen national defense and aid allied forces.
The Tageblatt reports Berlin crushed by the Marne defeat with scenes of despair and widespread discouragement. Rumors alleging the Kaiser and Von Hindenburg were assassinated or killed in a duel are denounced. authorities warn severe penalties for spreading such rumors.
Aug 5 dispatch reports unrest in Germany as losses at the Marne supply public unrest. Ludendorff and Hindenburg messages aim to bolster morale while Fremdenblatt notes market riots and police struggles. Rumors say Hindenburg plans a major September offensive targeting the Champagne coast and Verdun, with Paris as ultimate aim.
General Pershing reports the American army seized Fismes by assault and held the Vesle river south bank. Our troops captured 8 490 prisoners and 133 guns as the enemy inflicted heavy losses but could not halt the advance.
Thirty survivors of the tanker O. B. Jennings, sunk Sunday about 100 miles off the Virginia coast by a U boat, have reached Norfolk. The captain and 13 men remain missing, according to the navy department.
Russian and Finnish peace delegates arrived in Berlin and opened discussions, according to advices received today in Amsterdam.
During a recent air raid on a British hospital at the front lights were extinguished and operations, including several amputations, were performed by candlelight as bombs exploded causing the instruments to jump on the table.
Ottawa dispatch lists eight Americans among latest casualties. Killed in action include W. H. Harrower Gillespie Al EF. C. McEvers Edmond Washington. Died: W. Hageman Chicago. Wounded: L. B. King Bishop California. Gassed J. RK. Lommell Seattle Washington. A CC Armstrong Yreka California. EB M. Lafferty Peruил.
In a desperate action under rain, forces on the Vesle riverfront launched a march preceding heavy bombardment. Prussian guards repelled several assaults while allied troops pressed to seize a key supply base.
United States troops push north from Flames through rain in the Marquis en Dol region while German artillery shells rise. Casualties are reported remarkably light as Americans seek out boche positions and the landscape from the Marne to the Veule shows widespread wreckage and improvised German rail lines.
Gen Hubert Gough, commander of the British Fifth Army, who broke and fled before the German in Pleardy on March 21, has taken up farming while awaiting an official inquiry into his action.
Thomas Murphine superintendent of public utilities discovers his automobile parked at a curb on Westlake Avenue. He boards a trolley car, then returns to the curb, retrieves his car, and continues to his office.
Official dispatch from Tokyo states that the Allies have decided to intervene in Siberia while not interfering in Russia’s internal affairs and preserving territorial integrity. A diplomatic council on August 1 resolved a ministerial crisis tied to Japan’s reply to a power regarding Siberia.
Two defendants arraigned before the federal court refused the privilege of counsel. T. A. Montgomery, charged with espionage, said he never had faith in lawyers and pleaded not guilty. Miss June O'Donnell, charged with selling liquor to men in uniform, also denied right to counsel. The judge asked her to postpone pleading until speaking with a lawyer he appointed.
The Shipping Board assigns a training ship to the Great Lakes with port at Cleveland. It is the thirteenth training ship commissioned and will be under Capt. Irving L. Evans.
London reports that the government will soon announce that compensation will be claimed for every merchant ship destroyed by German submarines once peace terms are finalized.
Washington plans call for September 5 as general registration day for more than 13 million Americans aged 18 to 21 32 to 45 if Congress passes new manpower bills. Provost Marshal General Crowder urges no delay to meet October November and December calls from Class 1. Leaders plan to reconvene both houses next Monday to start work on the bill.
The great man power bill raising draft ages to 18 to 45 was introduced in both houses. The house referred it to the military committee and it is unlikely to reach action before reconvening on August 19, according to Chairman Dent.
The following candidates filed Monday Dan Earle 6021 Redwing Jr for state senator from the 31st district Clay Allen Terry hotel for judge of the superior court and W M Pease 715 21st Ave N for representative from the 47th district
Claud Kitchin, chairman of the committee on ways and means and Democratic floor leader, writes on this important subject. The Star will publish the article tomorrow outlining proposed tax changes and their expected effects.
United Press dispatch from the front reports widespread destruction as German forces pull back across hill country near Flames and Plessier-Huley wood. Villages burned, fields cratered, roads pitted, with unburied dead and gray Prussian guards scattered across battlefields. Soissons shows less damage, minor resistance noted in places.
Acting Mayor Bolton’s welcome committee met to finish plans for a public reception and parade for Mayor Hanson and his party on their return from the East. The Skagit power project celebration, costing 5,500,000, will be led by Dr Edwin J. Brown R L Proctor Rh D Nichola J W Maxwell Daisy Dennis and Mrs Thomas Crahan.
Berlin reports despair over Germany as Allied forces break through near Fismes Bazoches and Ronchery establishing bridgelines on the Vesle front. American troops reach Vesle near Soissons and capture 8 400 prisoners and 133 guns as Paris notes a German retirement north of Montdidier on a wide front.
London reports unofficial German losses since July 15, when the crown prince started his last drive, estimated at 300000 to 350000 with prisoners. Paris dispatch notes French troops meeting German resistance along the Vesle northward as light French elements cross the river.
Allied troops formed two strong bridgeheads on the Vesle river near Bazoches and Joncherry west and east of Fismes. German losses in the Fismes region are described as severe. Allied forces captured 1 500 000 shells of 77 mm caliber. Since July 15 Von Hindenburg has engaged about 1 044 000 men in the Marne pocket across 47 divisions.
On Aug 5 German resistance stiffened along the Vesle as French patrols reported sizable enemy forces massed on the river. German artillery harassed Allied troops while Muizon near Rheims saw fierce fighting and back-and-forth actions. North of the Vesle La Grange farm was mined and blown. French artillery shelled a large concentration near St. Thierry.
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