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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1918
Page
1
United Press reports a murky reprise of Northern theater upheaval as Murman locals declare independence, Bolshevik threats loom, and Allied forces including Britain, France, and the United States guard vast shipments destined for Russian armies while Germany pursues northern action.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce reports the city is the second busiest U.S. port with a 65 percent year over year rise for the fiscal year ending June 1. Imports total 476,981,229 and exports 171,? million for a combined 597,515,653, up 221,139,296 from last year, excluding Alaska figures.
Belgian newspapers report Field Marshal Hindenburg suffered a stroke after a quarrel with the Kaiser over offensives against Paris. U S officials skeptical amid ongoing rumors of his death as Dutch sources circulated word he was ill and General Ludendorff may have taken temporary command.
Seattle Celebrates Bastille Day with a large parade featuring a governor's car Mayor Ole Hanson and many dignitaries. Uncle Sam will be represented by Jack Witherspoon and Mme Cecilie Galllac will symbolize France. The march runs from Stewart Street to Harvard Avenue culminating with speeches at the Masonic temple.
An editorial calls for observing Bastile Day on July 14 to honor France as a long time ally. It urges Americans to fly both the French Tri Color and the American flag, stressing France’s sacrifice and shared democratic ideals.
Washington annex hotel will host consuls of allied nations Saturday night to celebrate French Independence Day. Army and Navy leaders on Puget Sound and city officials are invited by La Union Francaise and La Societe des Alsaciens Lorraine. A basket picnic at Ravenna Park is planned Sunday with members and friends of France. A France America dance will follow at the Masonic Temple Saturday evening.
Amsterdam July 13 confirmation that Vice Chancellor Von Payer has filed his resignation effective if Admiral Von Hintse, the new foreign minister, seeks to align with pan German war aims and policies.
United Press report from Moscow states Alex androviteh, an assassin of German Ambassador Mirbach, has been executed. A second conspirator, M. Bloomkin, remains at large. Germany seeks the execution of Kamoff and Madame Sparidonova, revolutions leaders arrested in the Moscow revolt following Mirbach’s death.
In Copenhagen on July 13 reports said counter revolutionaries surrounded and captured 2,000 Bolshevik Red Guards who had just arrived on the Murman coast. All were disarmed and allowed to return to Moscow.
The Star offers $25 in cash for printed neighbor messages at five dollars each. Aimed at readers to share observations about their neighbors, the feature promises thrift and community insight. Full details appear on page 9.
Special to The Star Neah Bay July 113 Over 400 trollers face dumping catches as only one cannery bids Boats have waited 30 hours Mayor Hangon wires Beattie for municipal fish market relief He vows to sell the fish on street corners to prevent waste if needed
British report says bad weather hindered air activity on July 11 12 with five German planes accounted for and three British planes lost. Overnight July 11 12 more than nine tons of bombs were dropped as British forces bombed three enemy aerodromes where fires started.
Seattle market offers prime opportunities on page 10 and 11 with real estate and home listings. Read for potential purchases, price ranges, and property details as opportunities may knock.
Paris July 13 The French war office reports a rapier like thrust near Porte farm between Montdidier and the Oise advancing more than a quarter mile. Prisoners were taken in raids north of the Avre between the Oise and the Marne and in Champagne. On the Picardy front the French advanced about a mile and a quarter along a three mile front capturing Castel and positions between Castel and Mailly Raineval, gaining heights over the Avre river.
Five Belgian peasants were killed and 15 wounded when German soldiers opened fire during a Brussels market riot over requisitioned vegetables. The incident, confirmed in Amsterdam, followed German officers taking vegetables from vendors.
The Reichstag main committee adopted a new war loan of 15,000,000,000 marks. Independent Socialists and Polish members did not vote. The loan equals about 3.57 billion dollars.
A short news note reports a thrift stamp daily habit as a deterrent to a hunt, urging regular savings to deter pursuit. The item frames thrift stamps as a simple, practical defense.
United States and entente authorities dismissed German Chancellor Hertling's peace appeal as useless at this time. They asserted not a crack in Allied resolve to win the war, while noting possible internal pressures in Austria and Germany that might influence his remarks.
United Press reports on day 1441 of the war, noting French troops advancing between the Tomaraca river and lake Okhrida with Italian forces slowing to draw abreast. Active fronts include Oise Montdidier, Flanders with 96 prisoners, and Pershing decorated New England units in Lorraine. Britain records 14,874 weekly casualties. Germany faces a potential political shift. Russia notes British forces moved to the Murman coast.
In Washington on July 13 a Senate controversy over the administration’s Russian policy erupted as Senator Poindexter warned against diverting manpower and resources to Russia for Bolshevik use. He argued no men or material sent to the Bolsheviks would be used against Germany.
Dispatches report about one million allied troops including Italians British Serbians and Greeks advancing in Albania and Macedonia. French forces drive northward along a broad front from La Ocborida to the Adriatic as Austrians hold defensively on the Devoli and America river confluence. Bulgarians increase pressure near Varamina while the front spans nearly 300 miles with no general Allied spring offensive yet planned.
A semi official Rome report says Albania's advance is rapid and that enemy losses include abandoned war materials captured by our forces. Berat residents hailed the troops as liberators amid the advance.
Tonight at 7 30 p m at Woodland Park bandstand the Tobacco Fund drive ends with four cars Marmon Buick King Maxwell on display driven by Red Cross Motor Corps members. Chief Warren supervises the event Ralph Horr gives a brief address. A moving picture of the climax will be taken by Jacobs. The Star will publish a complete drive statement Monday.
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