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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1918
Page
1
A wartime exhortation urges citizens to give their all for the country and for each other. The speaker contrasts collective sacrifice with the danger faced by soldiers, insisting personal dedication is essential alongside national effort.
Major Theodore Roosevelt Jr was gassed during fighting at Cantigny and refused treatment until he could be assured of an American victory. He was temporarily blinded by the gas attack and insisted on continuing despite injuries.
American and French forces push back German brigades south of Dormans as the fifth drive along a 50 mile front between Chateau Thierry and Main de Massiges stalls. German losses near 100000 with many prisoners. Allied losses reportedly light.
Paris reports Lieut. Quentin Roosevelt, 22, killed when his airplane fell during a run in near Chateau Thierry. Four American airmen pursued a German squadron northwest of Chateau Thierry. Roosevelt’s fate remained uncertain as reports conflicted on whether he was shot down or forced to land. Roosevelt, youngest son of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, had recently earned his lieutenant’s commission and downed his first enemy aircraft about a week earlier.
Charles M. Schwab and Dave Rodgers presided as the West Gotomska hull slid into the water at Skinner & Eddy in Seattle. The ship marked a world record 50 working days from start to launch, the eighth 8,800 ton standard vessel in a row averaging 55 days. The lineup of seven prior launches includes West Lianga West Alsek West Akonk West Cobas West Gambo West Ekonk.
Allied air forces dominate the Champagne front with large bombing raids and dense machine gun fire. A squadron blocked a key Marne bridge for 15 minutes, while German prisoners express fatigue and anger at their officer leadership. Continuous Allied reinforcements bolstered the line as the battle raged.
Advices report German air sheds near Nivelly in Belgium destroyed by fire, said to be set by German army revolutionaries. Seventeen Belgians and two Germans detained. Casualties in the new drive estimated at about 190000.
U S aviators reported a major triumph on the Marne front with six bodied planes and an observation balloon downed in 24 hours. They also strafed rear roads, photographed targets, and cooperated with artillery and infantry in the latest air warfare update from July. British aviators followed with six enemy planes shot down and minor losses in a separate report of successful bombing operations.
Allied lines along the western front hold after renewed German assaults. American troops sustain heavy pressure but prevent gains in a bitter, drawn battle as the war effort concentrates on stabilizing positions and renewing offensive plans.
Dispatch from Paris reports the Champagne front near Chateau Thierry and Rheims in an excellent battle state. German efforts are seen as likely to wane, with the Americans repelling five attacks on Prunay seven miles southeast of Rheims, marking their first combat in that sector.
American troops on the Marne front east of Chateau Thierry help French forces clear the south bank from Mezy to Jaulgonne. They retake Hill 231 Conde wood and surrounding areas forming a right flank. The Americans operate independently to clear the Marne front, aiding the French.
Washington reports Amer i can troops on the Marne July 15 completely annihilated a German battalion. All men were killed wounded or captured as the Americans counter attacked and drove the enemy back to the river. Pershing called the counter blow a complete success.
Amsterdam July 17 Kaiser Wilhelm II is quoted as saying Germany would evacuate Belgium once colonies are restored and routes to colonies are reopened. The Wolf agency released the interview supplementing his Reichstag speech.
Seattle launches the 8800 ton West Gotomska at Skinner Eddy in 50 working days from keel to water. Thousands attend as Charlies M Schwab and Charles Piez preside in a ceremony praising Seattle’s shipbuilding leaders and the Emergency Fleet Corporation vows to rush steel from the East.
The Roosevelt family endures a grave crisis as Theodore Roosevelt, in a weak voice, refuses to speak about the disappearance and probable death of his youngest son Quentin. The reflection honors his patriotism and devotion to four sons who served in wartime, including Archie who was wounded.
Shipyard workers from Skinner and Eddy and J. F. Duthie Co. presented a demand for a new wage scale with substantial increases. Negotiations were described as tentative and no definite agreement reached. Rumor links the move to Schwab favoring standardized wages, potentially prompting nationwide yard increases if Seattle succeeds.
KING GEORGE HAS CONFERRed THE ORDER OF GRAND COMMANDER OF THE BATH UPON GEN PERSHING AND THE ORDER OF GRAND COMMANDER OF ST MICHAEL AND ST GEORGE UPON GENs MARCH AND BLISS, OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT SAYS.
Oyster Bay, July 17 Col Roosevelt said he was glad Quentin had a chance to render service to his country before his death in France. He added the death would not affect plans and noted he learned of Quentin’s death at 8:15 a.m. The Roosevelt party would go to New York that night and stay at the Langdon Hotel.
San Francisco July 17 J Mooney condemned to death for the preparedness day bombing of July 1916 was moved to San Quentin penitentiary at 945 a m today. Authorities say only executive action of Gov can avert the gallows as a possible demonstration looms.
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