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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
1
Italian forces drive 2000 to 3000 yards on an eight mile front along the Piave. In recent mountain fighting two Austrian regiments were wiped out, with many killed or captured. An Austrian colonel and staff were killed or captured as artillery support proved poor.
War department officials report over 1,019,115 American troops have been sent overseas by July 1918 with future shipments likely for one to two more months. The note highlights casualties at 8,165 and confirms continued mobilization as America readies for Italy and potential actions on the Murman coast.
London reports 43 German aircraft and three observation balloons accounted for over July 1 to July 2. British forces claim 25 German planes and three balloons destroyed, 15 hostile planes driven down out of control, eight British aircraft missing. Night bombing includes targets at Boulay Mannheim Thionville and Treves. rail facilities at Coblenz hit with good results. all British planes are said to have returned.
Report from Geneva notes several Austro-Hungarian regiments in Prague and Gratz mutinied over bread rations. Troops threatened officers and reversed the cut in bread, ending the incident. Mutiny mood spreads, reaching Italian front troops.
Paris reports a French raid near Vaux west of Steau Thierry where French forces in local operations between Ribe court and Soissons advanced about a half mile on a two mile front and took 220 prisoners. The Oise Aisne sector saw French gains north of Moulin Hous Touvent with captures along a three kilometer front to a depth of 800 meters.
Landon July 3. Rumor of peace terms mentioned at an Anglo German conference on prisoner exchange in The Hague. No confirmation. Sir George Cave, secretary for home affairs, headed the British delegation.
Dr. David Roberts found guilty on a statutory charge linked to the Lusk Roberts triangle and sentenced to one year in the house of correction. Trial testimony tied to Grace Lusk and the murder of Mrs. Roberta as the basis for the prosecution.
West of Chateau Thierry a German counterattack upon Vaux failed under French fire and prisoners were taken. German attempts failed northeast of Mocel Haute in Alsace.
Edward Hubbard of the Boring Airplane Co. pilots a big seaplane from Lake Union to Camp Lewis and Tacoma for a Fourth of July celebration. Lieut. EK T. Condon Jr. carries letters from Admiral Coontz inviting Tacoma to the victory carnival at American Lake and to attend the event at Camp Lewis. E N Gott of Boeing supplies the run in a motor car.
Syracuse July 3 Forty eight dead are at the county morgue and more than sixty are injured after the TNT plant explosion at Split Rock. Firemen and workers were nearby as the blast hurled a group of rescuers. A workman says the fire started in a pulverizer where TNT is dissolved, heated, and crystallized.
Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina died at 4 20 this morning after a brief illness marked by two strokes within ten days His long career began in Edgefield County and he was known as Pitchfork Ben for his combative style He championed farmers' causes from early life and remained active in politics until his death
London July 3 Germans last night recaptured most of the ground won by the British northwest of Albert on Sunday according to Field Marshal Haig in his today’s dispatch.
A World War era appeal urges donations to The Star's Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund aiming to raise 40000 by July 12. Letters from soldiers in France praise US tobacco and urge support as volunteers solicit in parks and streets tomorrow. Clip the coupon on page 5 to contribute.
Stage set for the largest Fourth of July in Seattle with Army and Navy baseball at Woodland Park, a huge fireworks display wired from Washington, D. C., and a pavilion dance on Second Avenue. From 2 p.m. pageants in five parks to speeches by Maurice Casenave and Judge Claypool, plus ship launchings and park events.
A wartime slogan promotes daily purchase of thrift stamps to support the war effort and boost morale by reinforcing patriotism and financial support for military needs.
The list covers July 4 activities across Seattle parks and shipyards. Events include ball games, parades, Twin launchings at Meacham and Babcock yards, civilian sports, tug of war, hundred yard dash, democracy pageant, public speeches with Maurice Casenave, military maneuvers, waterfront launchings, and street dancing with eleven bands.
Seattle will launch 44 400 tons of shipping Thursday July 4 with seven ships on the program from 11 a m to 3 30 p m The Dacia Wyvean Western Cross Forster West Gambo and Western Star will be the vessels viewed by the public with sponsors named for each and launch times listed.
American forces repelled a German counter attack near Chateau Thierry, taking 97 prisoners as artillery and machine gun fire broke the assault. The engagement left German losses and prisoners rising, with more than 660 prisoners reported from last night and today. American fliers engaged nine enemy planes, destroying four in air combat over the battlefield. Local French mayors expressed gratitude for the American defense that protected their homes.
General Pershing announced a string of American successes near Chateau Thierry and Gien. Five hundred prisoners were taken, a German regiment nearly annihilated, and substantial booty captured as U S forces took Vaux, the Bois de la Roche, and adjacent woods on a mile and a half front.
General Pershing announced that sixty three additional American soldiers were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry in action. The medals were conferred in Washington on July 3.
Tons of cargo units were prepared for launch with J. F. Duthie and Skinner & Keddy overseeing. Miss Florence laser and Miss Helen Drever named sponsors for the events as employees of the Duthie and Skinner plants ran the operations.
Lord Rhondda food controller died today at 9 a.m. after weeks of failing health from overwork in the food crisis. He assumed the role on June 15, 1917, succeeding Lord Davenport, and died at his home in Llanerwern Park Wales.
You can invest firecracker money in Thrift stamps on the Fourth of July this year. Booths to sell stamps will be open in the parks and at the shipyards where public launchings are to be held.
Chicago officials approved a plan to honor fallen soldiers with a temporary memorial, to be replaced after the war by a permanent monument. A commission will oversee construction and national spread of the tribute.
Chicago officials closed a street for half an hour as tailors unfurled the world's largest flag. The bunting strips formed a 160 by 80 foot ensign to drape one side of a seven story building.
United Press reports on Marne and Picardy offensives with French gains near Soissons and Albert, German raids repulsed, and Italy noting higher Austrian casualties. It cites dire home front notes of Spanish influenza, a suspected mine sinking, revolts in Prague and Gratz over bread cuts, and troops massing toward Murman.
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