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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
1
American and French forces pushed forward between Soissons and Chateau Thierry, advancing three to four miles with the widest gains in the Aisne valley. Thousands of German prisoners were taken and over 20 cannons captured.
Allied forces under Gen. Foch push a threefold offensive between Fontenoy and Belleau to push Germans away from Paris routes, disrupt Von Hindenburg’s plans, and threaten the Aisne Marne salient. The attack aims to delay German moves toward Paris and protect critical roads.
United Press reports the Yankees seized 12 towns following a naval action involving HMS Dispatch, with Fred S. Ferguson credited in lede copy. The report outlines swift territorial gains and subsequent moves by Allied forces amid ongoing hostilities.
Future wages for about 10 000 Seattle shipyard workers hinge on a secret conference in a New Washington hotel. Charles M Schwab and Charles Piez met labor leaders to discuss a new wage scale, with owners of Skinner Eddy and Duthie yards awaiting proposals. The government said it could not commit to any wage adjustments at this stage.
Saturday's classified section promises top picks in automobiles and homes. Watch for the Heat market offers and note the best buys available.
The Hecker Steel Co of America based in New York with a plant at Charleston West Virginia was seized today by the alien property custodian. The secret German process for making high speed steel owned by the company will be Americanized and Becker company now handles substantial government contracts.
Allied lines hold near Chateau Thierry and east of Rheims as American and French forces resist German assaults on day four. Reports note heavy German losses in Mezy Jaulgonne with one American regimental commander claiming about 5,000 enemy dead in front of his unit. The front along the Mery sector shows little infantry action as the battle continues.
German forces abandon plan to break toward Chalons and instead press along the Marne valley toward Epernay to encircle Rheims. A French official says the attack’s collapse is unprecedented as fighting rages on the Marne banks with Germans within eight miles of Epernay. Continuous assaults along railway and highway routes favor the attackers.
With the French army in the field in July 18, General Gourand issued an order to French and American troops urging relentless defense. He proclaimed that a defensive battle was best fought under favorable conditions and urged courage and perseverance, insisting that no one would falter or retreat.
London July 18 Reuters dispatch says Germany asked Russia to allow a German battalion to guard the Moscow embassy with no intent to occupy the city. Premier Lenine replied Russians can protect the embassy and no foreign troops may enter Moscow.
A short wartime morale note urging thrift stamp purchases as daily defense. The line links financial support for the war effort with national safety, encouraging citizens to save and stamp to aid veterans and troops.
French and American troops opened an offensive from Fontenoy to Belleau on the Marne front. Initial gains reached one to two miles with forced progress reported at several points and prisoners taken from German positions as the fifth drive by Germany looms.
Lithuanians marching on Petrograd after defeating Bolshevik forces and capturing Vitebsk on the Dvina. Bolsheviks reported in disorderly retreat as the advance proceeds from Lausanne.
United Press reports indicate fresh offensives on the Aisne Marne front with American forces advancing two miles and twelve towns captured. Champagne shows German aim toward Epernay while front lines largely hold. Austral ian and British troops push near Hebuterne and Villers Bretonneux. Lenine rejects German embassy guard proposal as eastern theater activity continues.
July 18 report says American and French forces advance in a counter offensive along a mile front between Chateau Thierry and Samsons north of the Marne Champagne line. They seized more than a dozen towns and many villages within three hours, advancing up to three kilometers, with captives taken and positions including Givray wood and surrounding farms.
London reports a major Allied counter offensive between the Aisne and Marne, aided by French and American troops. Givray, Torcy, and Belleau are captured in rapid sequence as armored and aerial actions heavy with American forces push forward. lines hold as units join the advance.
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