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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
4
The Admiralty reports that British allied and neutral ships sunk by German submarines in June show lower losses than any month since September 1916. The monthly tonnage losses are detailed in the admiralty table.
A London report cites U S navy figures showing about 1.4 million American troops crossed to Europe since 1917 with a 4,600 to 1 survival odds. Convoy escorts and warships guard ships in danger zones as U boats are repelled. Germany admits convoy defenses prevent successful attacks and hides its U boat losses.
Lowell Mellett reports from the British front in France that the Western campaign quiets while about 3,000 prisoners are taken in various locations, French forces capturing the majority. The British haul near Outtersteene totals 669 as the Marne disaster spurs German press cries of betrayal amid secrecy orders.
Washington on August 20 announces a plan to stabilise petroleum prices. Maximus premiums above basic oil prices will be set to support competitive bidding among refiners and protect small refineries. The plan aims to prevent price changes to consumers and leaves regulation to the national petroleum war service committee on a voluntary basis.
At Frye hotel on Monday the Legislative Council pledged support to three members running in upcoming elections Justice Read Whitehead to succeed herself Nina Buchanan for superintendent of schools and Miss Alice Lord for state senator from the 35th district Also backed were Mrs C A Reals for justice of the peace and Lillian L T Hatl Burton representative from the 40th district.
Ottawa report lists American casualties including wounded Seattle men F L Marshall of Portland Ore CH Burkman and F McFee of Seattle among the wounded. The casualty list notes P Duberre of San Francisco died of wounds and names several other wounded across multiple states.
Tokyo police tighten watch as rice riots flare across cities. Lights out on main streets since Wednesday and rioters occupy deserted avenues. Authorities bar news, halt trams, close cinemas and theatres while geisha houses shut. government can requisition private rice stores amid claims farmers hoarded 120,000,000 bushels.
Biddeford Aug 20 Henry H Hall pastor of Union church Wells is under arrest for the alleged killing of his wife on June 11 by striking her with a blunt instrument He claims she fell and fractured her skull on rocks near a stream
Advertises comfortable fitting corsets for stout women in sizes 31 to 36. Describes white coutil fabric, strong wide spoon stay, heavy boning, and four hose supporters.
Entries mark wartime events on August dates including 1917 French capture of 4000 Germans near Verdun and terrain gains, 1916 Piratates attack sinks British cruisers Nottingham and Falmouth with damage to subs, 1915 Gulf of Riga naval battle with three Russian ships and one German sunk, and 1914 German cavalry occupation of Brussels.
Capt. Gabriel d Annunsio, famed Italian poet and aviator, is recommended for the gold medal for military valor for leading the air raid on Vienna in which thousands of manifestos were dropped.
London reports continued progress in Flanders as Marshal Haig says German attacks south west of Chaulnes were repulsed. He cites successful minor operations near Vieux Derquin Outtersteene and a new push toward the Vieux Berquin Outtersteene road with 182 prisoners taken.
Paris Aug 20 French troops advanced between the Oise and the Aisne and captured Vassens the war office announced tonight. Artillery duels were reported along the six mile front from Lassigny to Dreslincourt with a German raid thwarted west of Maison de Champagne and an air raid on Nancy causing some casualties.
WASHINGTON Aug 20 contracts for the construction of 33 new cargo vessels seven wood barges and three harbor tugs were let by the United States shipping board last week. The cargo vessels are of 3 500 ton deadweight capacity.
The navy says U boats may land agents on American shores. Reports place submarines seen in New York Philadelphia and Washington with long-range reach and clandestine operations. Officials note increased vigilance and submarine losses while citing uncertain totals of sinkings.
A wartime roster lists Private George Lambert Fresno California Mrs Julia Lam Private Arnold V Nelson Aberdeen Washington Gustave Ne Private Lee R Stansley 45 Chicd Cad kans s Mrs Agnes MISSING IN ACTION Private Edward A Smith Portland Or WOUNDED SEVERELY Private Carl Wimmer Lewiston Idaho a Carl Wimmer Private John B Farrington Farmington Wa W P Farrington DIED FROM ACCIDENT AND OTHER CAUSES Private Joseph A Marcotte Winlock Washington Joseph H Marcotte WOUNDED-DEGREE UNDETERMINED Private George L Taylor Eaglie Idaho
The item describes plain white skirts praised for neat design and good construction, with mention of some skirts featuring white fabric with color accents. No dates, brands, or locations provided.
Call to public generosity encouraging donations to the Red Cross Jumble Shop with the message that every cent funds Red Cross work and urging visitors to browse the shop even if unable to contribute.
Chambray in plain colors 26 inches wide suitable for children's rompers and women's dresses offered at 20 cents a yard at the Lower Main Floor of The Bon Marche.
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