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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1918
Page
1
Reports from Paris and Washington describe Allied pressure on the Aisne Marne front with German forces retreating toward the Vesle as Franco American troops push toward Fere En Tardenois. British and Italian units contribute to the advance while German losses mount in the Pere forest and surrounding sectors.
The piece argues that Tom Mooney's execution violates doubt about his guilt after Oxman testimony and urges California Governor to grant a new trial. It frames the issue as a war matter and a blow to organized labor, calling for public letters and telegrams to prevent the hanging scheduled for August 28.
United Press reports a high general officer estimate that American losses in the last two weeks exceed 150000 with total Allied casualties not surpassing 100000 for Germany and its allies. The piece counters German propaganda claiming vast American slaughter and notes Secretary Baker’s view that U S losses are in line with operations and not out of proportion.
Dispatch from Herne quotes General Ludendorff telling the Kaiser he would sacrifice half a million troops to support the recent German drive. The Kaiser approved the plan.
A KROME dispatch notes Italian divisions in France on July 24 aiding French forces on the heights west of Maheima. From Bois De Vrigny they attacked and seized goals beyond Ferme De Mery, taking scores of prisoners and capturing three guns and ten machine guns.
U S Attorney adviser urged legal action against rent profiteers at a Mevea cafe meeting. Capers said courts could favor a decision, while noting cities and states can punish profiteers and regulate rents. Congress might enable government loans for workers, akin to farm loans.
London July 26 John R Clyne the British food controller today announced the practice of placing the people on a bacon ration soon will be abandoned due to the plentiful supplies from America.
Ninety workers strike after a proposed 50 conte daily raise is denied. Ninety nine employees of the Bruce and Nettleton contracting firm walk out. Strikers demand six for an eight hour day and are engaged in concrete and grading work in the Rainer Valley.
The notice urges Seattle residents to buy now as Uncle Sam expects local housing to be provided for workers. The Saturday Star Classified Section will feature the best buys the Seattle Market has to offer. readers should watch for this issue.
Seattle unions will not consider a Mooney strike until federal efforts to commute his sentence are exhausted. James Duncan, secretary of the Seattle Central Labor Council, said while the council will keep fighting, a general strike is a last resort. A major meeting at the Arena Sunday protests Mooney's sentence and a National Mooney Day July 28, with the council backing the Telephone Operators’ union fund drive.
The Star newspaper reports a press breakdown on Wednesday afternoon and credits the Times with enabling normal publication. Delayed deliveries are expected to ease in the coming days, and the Star thanks readers for patience and the Times for assistance.
California official alleges the federal mediation commission ignored guilt, charging influence aimed at pacifying radicals in Russia and the United States. Matrict Attorney Fickert of San Francisco asserts Felix Frankfurter told him of Mooney’s guilt and accuses the administration of steering the report.
British troops repulsed heavy enemy assaults in the Hebuterne and Meteren sectors, Haig reported. In Hebuterne last evening the foe attacked new positions under a heavy barrage and was driven off with severe losses. Early morning another strong local attack was repulsed.
Varis July 26 The French war office announced the capture of Quiehy Le Chateau the German resistance center on the west side of the salient. Ville Montoire between Soissons and Oulchy Le Chateau was also taken with hundreds more prisoners and four guns. French forces advanced east of Quiehy Le Chateau toward Feven Tardenels and captured four guns.
United Press notes continued Allied pressure near the Somme salient as crown prince forces struggle in trench lines and American units advance toward the En Tardenois. In Picardy, Pritieh troops repel a heavy Hebuterne sector assault. German artillery shells Pomme de Vexin as Meteren assault against British positions is broken up after a sharp fight.
Paris reports that Franco American troops have turned Fere forest and advanced northward toward Fere En Tardenois. On the Mezy Fere En Tardenois road, American units repulsed troops and captured Franquet farm as they moved forward.
Rome July 26 The first successful night duel between aircrafts ended with an Italian pilot defeating Austrian bombers. He downed one machine over Treviso where both crew were wounded and captured, then forced another to crash near Caposile with both occupants drowning.
Stockholm reports that a Soviet pan-executive council approved the execution of former Czar Nicholas. A notification from the Urals indicated the Moscow plan to carry out the sentence for crimes against the people. Monarchist efforts were noted as unsuccessful as the czar's fate was deemed inevitable by the council.
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