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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1918
Page
12
War dispatch details intense action around Thiepval and Thilloy as British forces press toward the German line north of the Somme. Tanks and instant fuse shells aided advances while German resistance and holes in the line complicate defense. 40,000 prisoners reportedly taken since Wednesday.
The war department reports 183 casualties Sunday night and 219 on Sunday morning. Killed in action total 40 with many listed by name including four Seattle men Private Tuehard Co Willard and Private Paul F Maubris Jr killed. Also listed are missing in action wounded severely died of wounds and other causes with names from Washington and Pacific coast states.
Thirteen casualties were announced Saturday including killed in action. wounded severely or lightly. missing in action. and in hands of the enemy. Listed are names and residences from the Pacific coast and Northwest states such as San Francisco and Denver.
Berlin press argues Spain must stay neutral and avoid joining Germany's enemies. Copenhagen papers defend Germany's submarine policy and warn of broader conflicts. Spanish minister seeks urgent audience with King Alfonso, who postpones interview.
United Press reports at the Picardy front Gen Byng’s forces extend the line near Arras capturing three villages and reaching the old Hindenburg line. Southward British pressure near Henines and Mary. French take Fresnoy Le Roye and push between Allette and Alene. Vesges front yields German prisoners after repulse. Aisne Vesle front sees American troops advance toward Fismes and gains along the Soissons Rheims railway. Infantry actions intensify along the Vesle front.
Special to The Star reports influenza causing great havoc in Bavaria Hesse and Baden and spreading alarm in Berlin per Munich Neueste Nachrichten Berlin. Also mentions a Lenine decree calling for nationalizing all important Russian industries especially metal mines.
Mrs F Pratt of Brooklyn testifies that after two severe inflammation attacks she was told surgery was needed, but Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her and restored health. She urges other women to try the root and herb remedy before hospital procedures and invites advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
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