Fall of Montdidier Reported With Prisoner Claim
French and British forces press in Picardy drive with American aid as Montdidier’s fall or surround is reported. Allies push toward the Somme crossing near Peronne while German troops retreat from Albert to Montdidier region. French assaults southeast of Montdidier seize Rubescourt and Assainviller amid rapid advances.
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Somme battle seen as key to Foch plan to keep German forces occupied
Dispatch from Paris notes Marshal Foch's strategy to prevent German regrouping by relentless pressure through late summer. The Somme drive disrupts Ludendorff’s plans, threatens Montdidier and the Aisne line, and signals a heavy German reserve strain after the Vesle reassignment.
Americans and British Push in Picardy Drive Seize Morlancourt
American and British forces advance in Picardy, taking Morlancourt and other positions as Germans retreat from Albert toward Montdidier. The drive gains ground along the Somme and Ancre sectors with heavy artillery, while Allied troops report capturing prisoners and key staffs in rapid, coordinated assault.
How Do You Stand Mr Candidate Rent Reform Proposal
The Star suggests a city ordinance creating a rent control commission to approve rent increases. If the panel deems rises justified, they pass. otherwise landlords must keep existing rates. The piece notes constitutional uncertainty and urges legislators to pledge to back enabling laws with strong teeth to curb rent. The fall election looms as filings close.
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Hesketh Pushes Star Plan To Regulate City Rents
Special city council session approves Hesketh resolution seeking legal power to curb rent hikes and, if unavailable, to urge federal action. Officials note licensing of landlords as a possible vehicle, while warning of constitutional limits. Members differ on immediate remedies and federal involvement.
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Homes and Automobiles Best Buys in Seattle
Listings highlight top value in Seattle with featured homes and autos on pages 10 and 11 of today's Star. The story underscores price ranges and selection across neighborhoods, guiding readers to affordable housing options and practical vehicles in the local market.
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Cut Out Nonsense Declares Rent Hog
Rent disputes rise as landlords rail against high rents. A caller warned The Star of possible actions, claiming he would not build houses here and criticizing pressures on German tenants. The exchange reflects fractious sentiment over rent practices and housing development.
Humphrey May Run Filings Close Today in District Race
Former Congressman Humphrey plans to run against Representative Miller for the Republican nomination. Filings at Olympia close by 5 p m with several late entries including Tom Revelle for superior judge and Alice Lord for state senator. The list names candidates across districts in King County and nearby areas with multiple Republicans and Democrats filing by noon cutoff.
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John FE. Ballaine
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Col. J. M. Hawthorne
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Waitresses’ Union
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Louis Williams
William Wray
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Frontline Push Expands as Allies Reach Montdidier
United Press reports a widening battle line toward the Oise and Arras with heavy fighting across the main front. About 24,000 prisoners are claimed, 300 guns captured, and Montdidier reportedly fallen after a French thrust from Montdidier toward the Oise, while Americans and British forces press in Mortaincourt and north of Pismes.
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Enemy Is Now Guessing Says Chief Of Staff
Washington Aug 10 Time for Americas greatest effort has arrived March declares in talk with correspondents He says the foe is being kept guessing and there will be no relaxation of Fochs tactics He notes greater manpower is needed for hard blows and confirms allied gains along the Picardy front including a captured German general and staff He mentions a new pocket east of Amiens threatening the Chaulnes railway line and the Montdidier front while French and American troops probe German positions.
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Hun Destroyer Sunk Off Zeebrugge Coast
British air forces observed a German destroyer sunk eight miles off Zeebrugge, with the admiralty stating it was probably sunk by a British mine. The incident was reported today in London.
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Enemy Paper Looks for New Ally Drive
ROTTERDAM August 10 The Dusseldorfer Nachrichten hints that an allied offensive on a new part of the western front is possible and notes that if it develops the Germans faces a defensive task.
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Council to Elect Monday by Patriotic Service No 6
Council of patriotic service No. 6 will elect officers Monday evening at a ting at 409 county city pounding at o'clock.
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Big Band Concert at Volunteer Park This Sunday
A large civic concert at Volunteer Park is scheduled Sunday from 2 to 5 pm under the park department. President Lamping promises a great turnout with Congressman John F. Miller detailing his observations from the near front with the American congressional mission. Mayor Hanson will also attend. Wagner's military band has been engaged.
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Lenine issues ultimatum to Japan over Siberia intervention
COPENHAGEN Aug 10 Premier Lenine has issued an ultimatum to Japan regarding intervention in Siberia according to Pravda the Bolshevik paper Austrian and German newspapers say the central empires are likely preparing to support the Soviets
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Line-Up That Auto at 2 p. m. Sunday
War camp community service workers urged local motorists to line up at 2 p m Sunday at the Soldiers and Sailors club to escort arriving soldiers and sailors. The appeal said volunteers could help show the visitors a good time as hundreds arrived for the week.
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British casualties reach a monthly low in official tally
London report shows weekly British casualties totaling 8,308 in the official statement today, the lowest figure in months.
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French Forces Trap Germans Near Montdidier as Faverolles Falls
Aug 10 dispatch says Humbert's army advances on a wide front east of Montdidier while Debeny's forces widen the right flank and encircle the town. Neuville-Sire-Bernard pocket traps Germans. 21 guns captured. Humbert began assault at 4 am, Faverolles reported taken by 8 am as roads into Roye are blocked and aviators harry retreating Germans.
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U Piratesy Lusitania Captain Schweizer Dead
London dispatch reports Captain Schweizer, commander of the U boat that torpedoed the Lusitania, is dead at the bottom of the North Sea according to the Express. The paper claims his submarine was blown up in a British mine field.
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French claim Montdidier capture as German retreat grows
Paris dispatch reports La Liberte claiming Montdidier fell with thousands of German prisoners. German forces are said to be in retreat east of the town toward Roye and Lassigny while other writers question the capture and note possible encirclement with a narrow retreat route under fire.
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Lloyd George boasts Allied victory and prisoner haul
Premier Lloyd George, speaking at a Newport luncheon, announced Allied drives in the Marne and Somme captured 50,000 to 60,000 prisoners and 500 to 600 cannons. He credited combined command and French and American efforts, noted Amiens was secured, and urged continued steady blows as French advances east of Montdidier continued. American troops pressed German centers north of the Vesle while northern wings saw quieter infantry action.
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