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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
2
German storm troops, 10 000 to 12 000 men strong, tested new tactics at Chemin Des Dames but French forces soon regained control and dominated the front. The specially selected units attack in shirt sleeves and rely mainly on grenades.
The article describes German stosstruppen being relieved by regular troops with mortars ammunition machine guns and barbed wire to hold captured trenches on the Chemin des Dames. French counterattacks recapture Pantheon Froidmont and reclaim the front as mud slows advances.
American and Japanese soldiers joint effort repairs railways out of Peking while guarding the legations. Reinforcements from Tien Tsin bolster order. A clash outside Peking caused light casualties, as Chang Hsun withdraws toward the imperial city and seeks safe conduct negotiations that remain fruitless.
United Press reports from TIEN TSIN July 11 indicate republican troops have tightened a cordon around Peking as political and military momentum grows toward a fall. The dispatch notes mounting pressure on the capital with uncertain resistance from forces loyal to the government.
Report indicates Peking is complete as of today and observers expect unconditional surrender by imperial forces, making the end of hostilities near. The move signals a potential resolution to the long campaign with allied negotiators optimistic about a swift agreement.
The United Press reports Oriental diplomats expect China to enter World War II with an initial 500000 men. China has 20000000 fit for military service, with 500000 ready and vast resources for equipment. Parliament must reconvene before any actual participation occurs.
Maj. Sweeny of Spokane will remain at Fort Meyer after the War Department adjusted the instruction schedule following his earlier plan to quit to rejoin the French army. In Seattle, Samaritan relief work has slumped due to recent patriotic drives, reports Joseph W. Dorr.
Orville Wright in Dayton on July 11 predicted this would be the last war as airplanes render war futile. He cited 400 U S fliers in training at Wilbur Wright field and argued London raids are futile for destroying cities. He said aircraft will become a popular sport and air reconnaissance will decide military outcomes.
The draft lottery hinges on organizing several hundred local exemption boards. Once the final board is ready within 24 hours, the drawing will occur. Over three thousand boards have lists filed in the Provost Marshal General’s office, with final approval pending from President Wilson on the draft scheme and levy. Estimates show the U S population at 103,849,684 with men aged 21 to 31 making up 9.32 percent.
A United States fleet that arrived today in Montevideo was greeted with enthusiastic praise from harbor craft and officials in a display of public support during the welcoming ceremony.
President Wilson prepared to pressure Congress to end delays on a new food bill. Herbert Hoover warned that postponement risks extortion and price instability, urging swift enactment despite a milder Senate version that drops prohibition on liquor and leaves beer and wine policy to the president.
Medical authorities discuss a Seattle woman slugger case and compare the suspect to Jack the Ripper while urging data gathering. Residents near Queen Anne Hill report waist high grass along vacant lots raising safety concerns as Mrs. Mary Clark remains hospitalized with uncertain recovery prospects.
The steam schooner Wakena from Portland ran aground early today off Brown's Point in Tacoma harbor. The vessel struck the beach while entering port in clear weather, with no reason given for the grounding.
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