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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
1
An enormous force, led by M. Tchernoff of the social revolutionaries, reaches Moscow outskirts after Ambassador Mirbach's assassination. Street fighting erupts between revolutionaries and Bolsheviks as anti Bolshevik forces barricade the municipal theatre in Petrograd reports.
Washington July 12 Official recognition of the Bolsheviks by the United States as part of the American plan is urged upon President Wilson. Raymond Robins of Chicago a former bull moose leader recently back from Russia is the chief proponent. He argues the Bolsheviks are not disintegrating and would be recognized to enable Russia’s rehabilitation.
A wireless dispatch reports hundreds dying daily in Petrograd from cholera amid a grave food shortage. Bread rations drop to under a quarter pound per person daily, making epidemic control impossible.
Copenhagen July 12 Nashe Slovo declares Germany demanded seven million rubles as war indemnity from Tusala. The amount equals roughly 3.605 billion dollars.
Copenhagen reports July 12 that one of Mirbach's assassins has been arrested in Moscow, according to a dispatch to the Frankfurter Zeitung.
Brief note directs readers to Page Fifteen for further details on the developing Russian situation. The item signals continued coverage and updates from the paper’s foreign desk.
The Star highlights tomorrow’s Real Estate Department with top home buys in Seattle. Shoppers are urged to check listings for properties matching their needs and budgets.
The Star plans a final event at Woodland Park band stand Saturday at 7 30 PM to award four automobiles valued at 4000 2500 1500 and 950 dollars from the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund drive. Hazen J. Titus will publish a full fund report after final accounts tomorrow night.
City officials and unions clash over wage scales as Seattle traction lines face overtime disputes. Mayor Hanson says overtime provisions exist to expand wage envelopes, while the War Labor Board in Washington declares 40 cents an hour a living wage, potentially affecting government war contracts and private plant pay.
London reports another British air raid on Constantinople. On July 7 an air force attacked the city and dropped a ton of bombs. The Turkish war office said the June 30 raid caused no damage, noting the distance from allied lines and possible Greek island bases.
Washington reports say Germany reduces bread rations for soldiers due to food scarcity. All uniformed men previously received extra allowances are losing these supplements, including orderlies and mesa attendants not in combat or heavy service.
Senate leaders reached an agreement on multiple three day recesses to start after the telegraph resolution passes. The prohibition amendment becomes unfinished business on August 20 and will stay before the Senate until resolved.
Paris July 12 The French pushed forward on a five mile front between the Aisne and the Marne capturing Longpont village and adjacent positions. French raids succeeded in Champagne and north of Montdidier while German artillery remained active along the Meuse Verdun sector.
The motor launch No. 3429 was fired on and sunk by German shore batteries while a French destroyer towed an American seaplane to shore. Three crewmen were rescued on the allied shore, two were captured, two others unaccounted for. Assistant Surgeon Albert McStevens and Philip Goldman reached the shore and were taken prisoner.
London July 12. British airmen shot down thirteen German airplanes on July 10 while losing four of their own. The air ministry said more than ten tons of bombs were dropped on enemy targets.
Chancellor von Hertling told the Reichstag committee that Germany is ready to consider sincere peace proposals though Wilson and Balfour signal Allied aims to destroy Germany. He said unity exists among political and military leaders and foreign minister changes will not alter policy. The government will continue reforms and uphold the pope proclamation in reply.
Reports from Germany suggest Admiral Von Hintze may be named foreign secretary, risking a new crisis. Chancellor Hertling and especially Vice Chancellor Von Payer are said to find Von Hintze's strong policy troublesome, with Von Payer possibly resigning if an open pan German stance is pursued.
Former German foreign minister Richard Kuehlmann plans a long vacation in Switzerland and says he is sick of it all as quoted in a Berlin dispatch.
Amsterdam dispatch reports the Weiser Zeitung stating Premier Malinoff of Bulgaria urged German foreign minister Von Kuehlmann to resign over his stance in the Dobrudja dispute. The information notes Malinoff’s pressure as a key factor in the abrupt leadership change.
German liberals show cautious support for Admiral Hintze as foreign minister with reservations noted by socialist leaders including Philip Scheidemann. The Vossische Zeitung reports liberals hope for a fair trial while assessing the appointment.
A fire with possible incendiary origin broke out in a hold storing gasoline aboard a United States ship at a Pacific port. Serious damage or destruction was narrowly avoided as the blaze was discovered and contained, according to reports.
Boxing instructor Willie Ritchie is named commanding officer of the B company at Camp Lewis. A staff officer asked about the unit and Ritchie replied, Be here when they come and he here when they go in a laconic, cryptic line.
Seattle star Clara Kimball Young will appear next Tuesday to open advance season tickets for the Seattle Girls' Victory Carnival. She will address gatherings at the Arena and street meetings, meet Mayor Hanson at Oregon Washington station, speak from a car at Second Ave and Cherry St, then at Second Ave and Stewart St. A naval guard and band will escort her, and she will ride with Rear Admiral Coontz in the parade.
July reports state the Austrian garrison at Kragujevatz in Serbia mutinied over food, killing many officers as artillery and machine guns suppressed the revolt. A Turkish regiment moving from Alden to Mesopotamia mutinied and killed German officers, later pardoned and allowed to stay in Alden.
Washington reports Turkish regulars were responsible for outrages against American property at Tabriz. Spain furnished the state department with the information, risking to worsen U S Turkish tensions and possibly lead to war if Turkey does not corroborate. Sweden said inquiries were delayed but that Turkey was not yet informed of the facts.
Reports from the Belgian frontier state that civilians are being evacuated from Zeebrugge and moved eastward. Possible reasons cite suspected Belgian cooperation with British naval raids or relocation to labor camps amid wartime measures.
French and Italian troops in Albania threaten Bulgarian positions near Monastir while the French right wing aims to push toward Pograde. Austrian reports note Berat's retirement as a key to the corridor, with expected Allied drives from Saloniki and Struma sectors. Large caches of war materiel fall to engagements along a 125 kilometer front between Lake Ohrid and the sea.
Dispatches report Italy crossing the Semeni river and advancing toward the Skhumbi line, with infantry north of the Vojutsa and cavalry moving farther. Bulgarian artillery pounds French and Greek positions near Monastir, while Struma valley raids target enemy depots.
Berlin reports that five airplanes from an American squadron of six attempting to raid Coblenz were captured and their crews taken prisoners. The German war office issued the claim via London on July 11.
Pershing announced five American airplanes are missing after a bombing expedition. An enemy raid in the Vosges was repulsed with losses. Paris dispatch notes five American bombers that started for Conflans Wednesday night have not returned, likely due to bad weather forcing a landing in German territory.
A lighthearted item notes thrift stamps as a daily habit to deter the hunt. The playful line suggests using stamps to mark time or effort, reflecting a period charm and wartime thrift mindset.
United Press reports Italian forces push on a 60 mile Albania front toward the new Austrian line near Skumbi river, with gains up to 25 miles since Sunday. Bulgarian artillery increases on the Macedonian line as Balkan fighting potentially spans 260 miles. French advance on the Marne sector near Longpont and Chateau Thierry, while British troops take 120 prisoners near Merris. German artillery active at Verdun. Turkish raid on Tabriz noted by the U S. British air raids on Constantinople. cholera outbreak linked to food shortages in Russia with daily deaths.
A large German patrol attempting to raid American lines near Chateau Thierry was repulsed yesterday afternoon. The fighting produced no infantry action beyond the raid, with artillery fire ongoing on the front. Weather limited aerial activity due to heavy clouds, high winds, and rain.
Rome reports an enemy attack at Cornone failed with considerable losses. Italian forces claim success at Cynehilaghi destroying two enemy outposts and taking prisoners. In Albania in recent days Italy reports booty of three medium cannons eight mountain guns four trench guns and two trench mortars.
Berat falls to Italian Alpine troops as the battle for Albania intensifies. The city on the road to Serbia is captured after hard fighting with French and Austrian forces pushed east of the town. Berat’s fall unites allied forces in Albania and yields prisoners and booty.
Italian and Allied forces advanced 20 to 25 miles in three days along the southern bank of the Semeni and near Berat, with Berat expected to surrender soon. Italian cavalry surged from the right wing, capturing an airfield and planes. British monitors and air units aided, sowing confusion among Austrian defenders.
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