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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1918
Page
4
French and American forces halted the latest German offensive and drove forward six miles in places. The advance included a successful push toward Soissons and the capture of Montagne De Paris. American troops earned their first baptism of fire in the Savieres river area as prisoners reported by the battle.
French and Italian troops attack between Rheims and the Marne as German reserves reinforce the line. Between the Aisne and the Marne the French report a considerable advance despite enemy resistance. American units envelop nearby positions and seize prisoners and guns as Premier Clemenceau observes near Bolasons.
The Westover an army supply ship built and launched at the Duthie shipyards Seattle was torpedoed and sunk July 11 in the war zone while bound for Europe with cargo. Ten officers and men are missing. The ship was sponsored by Mrs W R Bowles wife of the Duthie secretary and this was the fifth big steel ship launched from the Duthie plant.
General Pershing reports 73 American casualties with 6 killed in action 1 died of wounds 7 died of disease 1 died in accident 58 wounded severely 1 missing in action. Washington Illinois reports 27 marine casualties including 16 killed in action and 11 died of wounds.
Field Marshal Haig announced successful raiding actions in World War I sectors near Villers-Fretennoux Morlancourt Bucquoy and Locre. He said hostile raids were driven off and some prisoners were captured in the Bucquoy Locre operations.
Advertisements tout organic phosphate bitro phosphate as a quick fix to extreme thinness, claiming it strengthens nerves, adds flesh, and energizes the body. It promises rapid weight gain and improved vitality but warns it should be used only by those seeking to add flesh and not by others.
Allied troops led by French and American units push northwest of Chateau Thierry advancing rapidly toward Soissons. Doughboys carry heavy packs as they storm villages, capture a German battalion, and push toward Rheims with French support and hospital detachments deployed in chateaus and villages.
Portland bands led about 2000 shipbuilders in an early morning march through downtown celebrating the American advance between the Alene and the Maine. Spontaneous crowds gathered last night as impromptu speakers addressed spectators and cheering rang from multiple streets.
New York reports the city of Paris bonds rose four points on the stock exchange after news of the Franco American sources.
London July 19 The Huntiabv air ministry reports enemy destroyers sighted off the Flanders coast on several occasions. Royal Air Force and navy patrols conducted anti submarine and escort duties in home waters. Three hostile planes were destroyed and four driven down out of control. Two British aircraft missing after collisions. An enemy seaplane upside down was observed with no occupants. Salvage attempts on a sunk destroyer near Zeebrugge hindered by bombing formations.
Fifty four Italian planes with hydroplanes attacked Pola harbor at dawn on Wednesday under the command of Gabrielle d Annunzio. Five tons of bombs fell on military establishments as workers started the day. Italian warships waited offshore to assist if needed in reprisal for attacks on towns behind the Italian front.
London July 19 The official air ministry communique says three enemy planes were destroyed by British aviators and a fourth shot down out of control on Wednesday. It also claims six hostile balloons destroyed.
Paris reports an air raid alarm sounding at 11 55 p m and an all clear message issued 45 minutes later confirming no damage or casualties in the July 19 incident.
First wave troops describe sprint to the trenches and rapid advance as tanks lag behind. Wounded comrades and quick meals share the frontline mood while soldiers claim early successes and plan for continued push with hopes the war ends soon.
Secretary Tumulty had telephoned from home to learn if the American onrush continued. He was elated by the news and departments of congress sought updates. Buoyant effect of the drive shown with enthusiasm that at best there is evidence of unusual offensive action by the allies.
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