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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1918
Page
1
Washington announces seizure of timber lands in Oregon and nearby areas to serve as landing stations for training camps. Officials say the move supports a stepped up air program with a balanced allied German air force outlook, though shipping bulky aircraft remains a major challenge.
George Randolph Chester and Lillian Chester recount a lively yet somber Paris in 1918, noting wartime changes and the wary mood of the city. The writers describe taxis, boulevard life, and glimpses of French resilience as they work on their second EP story for The Star.
An attempted bombing at the Phipyarda Co ship plant in Burgh, February 27, was thwarted when guard William Hogan intervened. Hogan disabled a man who struck him with a lab, then recovered and detained the suspect as a device exploded, damaging machinery and spewing debris.
Federal grand jury in Judge Jeremiah Neterer’s court was to return first minor indictments late Wednesday afternoon in a sedition and war work case. Two informations had already been filed. Albert Larson pleaded guilty to failing to register and was ordered inducted, while Patrick K. Sullivan Jr. faced charges of importing 12 quarts of whisky from Putte on November 14 in violation of the Reed amendment.
Washington dispatch reports widespread belief that Hertling sought to sow pacifist sentiment and split the Allies while Czernin’s reply could shift policy. President Wilson awaits Czernin’s response to peace terms before addressing Congress again.
Thirteen million bushels of potatoes in Northern Minnesota face rot unless care is taken to move them to market. The appeal, issued by the Minnesota public safety commission, was sent to President Wilson.
February 27 report from Metropolis states Charles Todd and his two sons aged 8 and 11 perished in a blaze that destroyed their home near Never Bed. Fire officials investigate cause with neighborhood shocked by the tragedy.
Mrs Florence Wettig a war bride from Dallas Texas defeated a top sergeant in a ceremony near a grove as her husband Private W H Wettig of St Louis rode a troop train toward an unnamed destination. The county judge witnessed the wedding after the bride appeared with a motor car.
Washington report notes bipartisan concern over wasteful spending with slogans calling for billions for victory but not one cent for waste. Senators plan to press appropriations for strict economy while King moves to standardize salaries as Hog Island probe reveals large costs and vast, useless government printings.
In San Francisco Guido Tuzzi, a violinist, shot three men in the Musicians' union hall yesterday. He was captured after a police chase and was moved to the detention hospital for observation amid beliefs he is mentally deranged. He reportedly refused to salute the flag.
Star newsboys are invited to a Wednesday night showing of Officer 666 at Wilkes theatre. The event promises a Wa night vibe and marks a special outing for the group.
Washington Feb 27 Retail food prices in the United States rose 2 percent for the month ending January 15 over December. Hens led increases at 15 percent with eggs and potatoes up 6 percent butter 4 percent and milk 3 percent. Corn meal jumped 77 percent the largest Grange record.
Atlanta mayor A. G. Candler testified as the first witness in the Cook Hirsch blackmail case. He described Mrs. Herman H. Hirsch's February 6 visit, a frightened claim of being watched, and the dramatic doorway moment when Cook arrived and challenged the mayor.
The Seattle Congregational Church Mixtension society will hold its 17th annual meeting Sunday night at the Pilgrim Congregational church located at Broadway and Republican Street.
Telegraphs from London report the British ambassador remains in Petrograd as Germany moves closer to the city. US Ambassador Francis in Washington says German forces were within eight hours of Petrograd and an attempt may be made to evacuate with Japanese and Chinese envoys.
Petrograd reports ten revolutionary detachments led by committeemen moved toward Pakoff as armored cars join the effort. A nearby victory is claimed after a night battle for Pekoff, with Russians filling interior stores worth 400 million roubles. Reval falls to Soviet forces as sailors and Red Guards fight. Proletariat enlistment soars as fronts stiffen.
The Petrograd executive council declares readiness to sign any German peace but says enemy detachments advance. It accuses German imperialists of seeking to crush workers and peasants and warns that occupation of Reval Pskoft and even Petrograd remains distant but possible. If threat to Petrograd grows the council may move to Moscow and defend every position and railway component to block the road to Petrograd.
Washington reports that Japan is prepared to intervene in Siberia should German activity reach the region and threaten the Far East. Sources close to the Japanese embassy say Tokyo recognizes the grave Siberian situation amid Russian collapse and German propaganda and will fulfill obligations to the allies in the Orient.
London February 27 Arthur J Balfour foreign secretary said in the House of Commons that the fate of occupied Russia would be settled at the general peace conference regardless of any Russian or Romanian peace treaties.
Russian protester R Skohieloff writes from Hoquiam to The Star outlining a plan to assassinate Kaiser Wilhelm. He asks for 100000 dollars to start, a 150000 dollar bonus upon success, and a witness driver, with a publicity tour after completion. He claims allies would be saved and Germany thrown into turmoil.
Petrograd report states German forces were driven back 18 miles from Vitebsk toward Orsha as Russian troops attacked near the Dneiper road. The Russians blew a bridge at Beresevna during withdrawal and prepared defenses around Vitebsk, a key rail center south of Petrograd.
Berne Feb 27 August Horn secretary of the Stettin socialist league was sentenced to five years and three months imprisonment for treason before a court martial tied to the recent general strikes. Four other socialists received a month of hard labor.
Revolutionary forces have captured Novo-Teherkask the Don Cossacks capital 25 miles northeast of Rostov according to a wireless dispatch from Petrograd. Cadet officers fled as the town fell to the Red Guards.
German press dispatch reports forces north east of Riga capturing two Russian regiments retreating near Dorhat. The official statement confirms the action as part of ongoing operations on the eastern front.
Five American soldiers were killed and 61 hospitalized in the first German gas attack on Americans in France. The victims hailed from Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Indiana, New Jersey, Tennessee, Ohio, New York, and Arkansas as the raid struck after an all day rain and a bright moon.
The U S S Cherokee foundered off the Atlantic coast with 40 aboard. Ten survivors landed at Philadelphia and four dead were picked up by passing ships. Navy details identify ten survivors by name and rating. bodies of some crewmen reached Philadelphia.
Petrograd reports German forces pushing toward the capital after Russian negotiators at Brest Litovsk asked for peace. The reply from Berlin was the demand to continue the advance, with German aims to seal off Petrograd from the south and seize the city.
Frank Dombosin, arrested weeks ago for failure to register under the draft, was freed today after three months and four days in county jail without a hearing. Police forgot he was there and he was brought before Judge Be Cushman of Tacoma who had presided for Judge Dooling and followed the rule that prisoners must be heard within 24 hours.
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