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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1917
Page
8
California engineers at American Lake seek 56 skilled mechanics and technical men for service in France with R Company. They will move to Linda Vista next week after relief by Oregon engineers, then sail for an Atlantic port to join the war zone.
British forces report progress in the Ypres sector with Haig noting gains southeast of St Jansholk and repulse of a German counter attack near Epepy. A British raid south of Lens followed violent fighting as tanks with smoke devices aided movements, while German losses mounted amid retreat in the Poelkapelle area.
French forces push a violent offensive along a 12 to 14 mile front near Verdun as artillery barrages continue. Paris notes the operation developing advantageously while Berlin reports Talou ridge fallen without resistance, amid waterlogged scars of Deadman's hill and Beaumont. Haig reports slight British gains southeast of Jansholk as Italian units push on the Julian Corso and Isonzo fronts with favorable progress.
United Press report from Rome says Italy opened a major offensive against Austria along the Adriatic, Isonzo, and Julian fronts. Italian forces formed a three-front thrust, breaking Austrian defenses with heavy artillery and assaults, aiming toward Trieste, with fronts totaling about 90 miles.
Recruits are advised to apply at the army recruiting office located in the Pioneer building to join the Rainbow division. The move targets enlistment and immediate processing for new volunteers.
Paris reports a ferocious Verdun battle reaching a peak as French troops push forward along a 14 mile front from Avecourt Wood to Bezonvaux. Front lines remained volatile with drumfire and infantry actions as both sides fought intensely. The day’s official statement said the conflict was progressing to their advantage.
An admiralty statement said British sea planes dropped many tons of bombs on Ghent railway station and siding, Thorout station, and the Bruges docks last night. In the morning German attack on Snellingham aerodrome failed after a dogfight in which one enemy aircraft was downed. All British planes returned uninjured.
Kaiser Wilhelm expressed formal thanks to the German navy for preventing the enemy from breaking through on the Flanders front after inspecting the Heligoland base. He was accompanied by Admiral Von Capelle and Count Von Holtzendorf and escorted by a flotilla of cruisers destroyers submarines and seaplanes.
Lord Cecil announces in Commons that the allies will confer before replying to the Vatican on Pope Benedicts peace plan. He did not indicate if a conference has been convened. The statement came in response to a fellow MP question.
Milo Duvernor claims his mother believes the absence of a key figure could have prevented a shooting. He notes she cared for him at his father's home and questions how events might have changed if present.
General Pershing paid a surprise dawn visit to American Expeditionary Army troops in France with General Petain. The commander praised the soldiers as progressing satisfactorily and lauded the officers and men for their spirit during the inspection and reception at camp.
Earl Osborn of Garrison-on-the-Hudson New Jersey Dominick Rich of New York City and W Pearl of St Johns Michigan members of the American ambulance held service were brought to Paris wounded today none is seriously hurt
James Mulvihil, 19, of 220 Seventh Ave, dies in city hospital at 3 30 a m from injuries from a motorcycle collision with an automobile driven by Mrs Mamie Burger of 1505 Harvard Ave The crash occurred at Westlake Ave and Thomas St Burger was arrested but released The motorcycle speedometer showed 53 miles per hour Charles Stephens 16 of 322 West 87th St rode behind Burger and was unharmed Four Hutchinson children aged 8 5 and younger and two other youngsters were injured in Sunday night accidents also noted Max Schmitz of Crown Hotel and Alex Mesond of 311 Madison St were slightly injured in downtown crashes A Brockton Mass resident D W Field paid 58200 for a Holstein calf about 183 per pound
Army authorities arrested William Rowan and 26 I W W leaders at the union hall in Spokane. Soldiers protected the scene as a crowd gathered outside. The probe into I W W plans continues with street meetings halted and no charges yet filed.
Guardsmen and Snohomish cutter crew raided the S. W. W. headquarters in Port Angeles breaking furniture into the Sound. Books and papers littered the streets. Corporal Fagan, named as alleged leader, was jailed after the incident following a recent strike in the nearby hills and camps.
Portland August 20 The Pacific Northwest mobilizes as I W W factions brew in the Inland Empire with armed farmers forming a semi military group. Sheriffs in Oregon appoint special deputies and Spanish American War veterans organize in towns as troops guard key points across several states.
Dr. Samuel J. Bernfeld and Louis I. Cherry, ousted exemption-board members, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the draft law and were sentenced to two years in Atlanta prison plus a $10,000 fine each. The fines were remitted later upon request. Kalman I. Gruber awaits plea. maximum penalties imposed.
Miss Caroline McVicker warded off a prowler on the Pike Place Market stairs by kicking and stabbing with a hatpin. Five additional women reported molestation or fear by suspicious men that Saturday night. Patrol led to arrest of Pete Melovich, 24, who shadowed a woman from Alki Avenue. charged with being abroad at night pending investigation.
Plans for Greater Seattle week unfold with a Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club picnic set to start next Saturday. Frank Jacobs of the Stetson hotel designed the official emblem adopted by the organization.
Two steamers and ten smaller craft lay damaged at the foot of St. Marks in Brooklyn as a fire spread early today. Vessels carried glucose and sugar. damage estimated above 1 million dollars. Fire officials preliminarily rule the blaze accidental and likely caused by spontaneous combustion.
A Chicago graduate nurse praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from displacement and related health issues. She states months of pain and fatigue ended and she became a mother, urging others to seek guidance from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. for confidential advice.
The catalog highlights new fall dresses and suits priced to move. Shoppers are invited to browse affordable styles designed to suit the season, with emphasis on value and wearability for both women and men.
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