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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
3
Washington July 4. Estimates from the War Department set a target of over two million men in France before year end. Secretary Baker avoided definite forecasts but officials suggested the figure could be exceeded, potentially reaching about 2.75 million.
Men are needed at the Puget Sound navy yard for sparing from three dollars sixty to four dollars sixty four cents per day. More than 00 skilled workers can be assigned to mechanical labor.
Maurice Casenave, adviser to the French high commission, told a Chamber of Commerce luncheon that six million additional tons of shipping are needed before war’s end. He noted increased shipyard activity on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts and said the U.S. has borrowed ships from allies to deploy troops overseas. Lieut Verdier reported trench fireworks outshining Fourth celebrations. Consul General Sammona, Shanghai, discussed American relations in the Orient.
London reports Marshal Haig sent a letter to General Pershing with Allied greetings for Independence Day. Pershing replied the ties binding the Allies are a declaration and guarantee of liberty extended to all peoples.
The report notes a German soldier earns roughly 9 cents daily, but must contribute about 1 cent per day to cover his dinner cost. This highlights the austere pay and mandatory meals deductibility in the German armed forces.
A procession of 108 Wanderer company members departs Seattle next week for Mt Rainier area shows. The troupe of 168 performers will perform The Prodigal Son at the Metropolitan before a three week rest and then continue touring.
Allied celebrates a patriotic Fourth of July as British French and Belgian forces unite with Americans. The report notes German reserves massing and Germany ready to strike, signaling a potential major battle on the horizon.
With the American expeditionary force in France, July Fourth celebrations included extra rations and fireworks in the trenches. Athletic contests were held in several villages behind the lines as the Americans hold extensive front lines and maintain strong reserves.
U S troops beat back a hostile raid in an American sector in the Vosges early this morning. The fighting involved machine guns and automatic rifles with increased artillery fire noted in the Toul sector.
Miss Mariel Melliday declines dancing during a journey from Australia to California. She says she loves dancing but refuses while brothers are in battle, urging women to redirect hours from dancing to war work.
Special to The Star from London reports a newly identified brain inflammation termed mesencephalitis. Doctors link it to various causes including food poisoning gas exposure injury alcohol and fever reactions notably influenza. It resembles botulism in symptoms and origins prompting cautious distinction by physicians.
The Soldiers and Sailors club uses the deputy sheriff's dormitory at the county jail for quarters. Wednesday night eight men were sent up the hill from the club, two arriving at 4 am after hours spent wandering the streets seeking a place to sleep.
Reports from physicians and patients praise Adler-i-ka as a superior remedy for bowel and stomach issues. Doctors in Utah Indiana Minnesota and Arkansas attest to its effectiveness with many noting avoided surgeries and substantial relief. Patients report improved sleep appetite and energy after using Adler-i-ka.
A 3500 ton ship was launched on Wednesday after the Nilson and Kelez Wert Waterway yard contracted the Forester 2500 ton Ferria type vessel. The private launch occurred July 3 delaying Independence Day ceremonies and six government contract ships. Mrs. W A Magee sponsored the trim weanel as it slid into Elliott Bay.
The 1,600 ton wooden ship Osprey launched at Anderson Shipbuilding Co in Houghton near Lake Washington drew a crowd including Mayor Hanson former Senator Samuel H. Piles Judge Thomas Burke A J Rhodes and other Seattle business leaders and city officials. The ship was sponsored by Elinor Rameau niece of county commissioner Claude C. Rameau.
The wooden steamship War Casco will be launched from the Western Canada shipyard at False Creek on July 4 at 5 p.m. The event marks a milestone for the Vancouver shipyard and local industry.
Hadley Alaska July 4 The launch Freya was destroyed by fire yesterday after a qusoline tank exploded A worker’s soldering torch is believed to have caused the blaze He escaped the blast by leaping through a cabin window into the water
The morning results list various AL games with lineups featuring Jones Molrneanr Agnew Watson Adame Pierson Greee and Me Ever for Philadelphia. New York Washington Louis Cleveland with Wright Nourk Nonamaker and Corel Ookie O'Net displayed in brief box notes.
Col. J. G. Thackett leads the orthopedic section for the national army reviewing every soldier's feet. Officers under him inspect feet and perform orthopedic surgery to cure defects. The work, deemed vital to military readiness, follows his prior role at the Boston General Hospital.
A new device combines a revolving fan with a rocking chair, mounted to the chair back to whirl above the occupant’s head as it rocks.
Relatives of Mrs. Charles L. McNary await word from Senator McNary in Washington before funeral plans. The party of four including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snedicor and Mr. Reuben Boise crashed when Boise tried to pass another car. Mrs Snedicor suffered a broken arm and others were bruised.
During the Liberty Loan drive a hotel in an outlying Washington section posted a sign pledging to invest its entire green receipts in Liberty Bonds in the final week. A wag added a quip about Uncle Sam not issuing a $15 Liberty Bond, prompting humorous reaction.
An Atlantic port reports the British steamship Orisha was torpedoed last week off the Scotch coast by a submarine that emerged in a convoy. Passengers say destroyers attacked the U boat, which disappeared leaving the fleet to reach the port.
Fifty military police from Camp Lewis plus a similar number from Bremerton and 39 from the Naval Training Station were detailed to assist local police to uphold order. Chief Warren warned no disorderly or unbecoming conduct in demonstrations will be tolerated.
War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps were on sale in the parks and at shipyards during Fourth of July celebrations. A large sale was reported from the booths and pledge cards were taken.
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