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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1918
Page
1
American forces continue a strong advance toward the Aisne after a heavy rain filled day of combat. Crown Prince retreating toward Crise and Vesle rivers as U S troops push through Oureq near Sergy and Fere-en-Tardenois, taking prisoners and equipment.
In France on July 29 American and French forces press north from the Ourcq toward Fismes, eight miles from the German base on the Vesle. Fierce fighting surrounds a new pocket between the Ourcq and Vesle as troops advance three miles along a three mile front. The Franco American line runs from Fere en Tardenois through Seringes Sergy to Serg-Agron as they seek to sever the encirclement and seize key high ground.
A dispatch reports that German forces failed to maintain the offensive in the West as American troops swell Allied ranks. Ludendorff fears domestic political fallout from using youths in battle, while German depots run thin and public support wanes for further sacrifice.
A high level tour of Seattle shipyards was led by John D. Ryan Maj Gen William L Kenly and Col Brice J Disque to review spruce timber supply for airplane production They were hosted by President Rhodes of the Chamber of Commerce and William Pigott head of wooden ship construction A dinner at the New Washington hotel followed with conferences planned to speed up aircraft timber output.
Classified notice invites readers to place ads and advertise that credit is good via phone line Main 609. The message emphasizes accepting listings and encouraging engagement for selling or requesting items.
King Ferdinand departs Sofia on an extended trip believed to be for health. Premier Malanoff to replace him during absence as the Turco Bulgar dispute grows tense. Bulgarian throne described as unstable amid war weariness and looming harvest concerns.
C. W. Price, field secretary of the National Safety Council, will address Seattle Safety Council No. 43 Tuesday evening in the Metropolitan club rooms, Stuart Building, at 8.
Two caches of flour totaling over 800 pounds were seized in cities near Seattle. Fiske and Toner faced libels for hoarding food within city limits after officers found 49-pound flour packs. macaroni and oat middlings claims also surfaced. Federal action anticipated against Bozeman Milling Co. for shipment of 670 bags of oat middlings alleged to violate the food and drug act and interstate commerce act.
Washington July 29. America’s war bill totals 13 935 77 000 with 27 days of July expenditures at 1 339 699 000 and estimated July outlay at 1 488 500 000. The nation is spending about 50 000 000 a day or over 2 000 000 per hour.
Italian soldiers in the Marne fighting line ask to remain at duty until the outcome is decisively settled. They emphasize continuing the battle until victory is secured.
United Press reports on the RHEIMS SOISSONS and PICARDY fronts. Allies push north of Fere-en-Tardenois threatening enemy forces while the crown prince seeks to flee. Australian troops take trenches and 100 prisoners on a two mile front between the Ancre and Somme. Britain notes munition makers returning to work as the war drive slows in Albania due to heat.
American troops advancing toward the fighting front in Italy are greeted with continuous ovations as they pass through major cities. Flags, flowers, and souvenirs are given by officials and Italy's women, with receptions organized along the route.
President Wilson and Secretary Baker seek a plan to allow soldiers to vote in elections. The problem lies in state provided voting machinery, making military voting in congressional races difficult, but the president is eager to resolve the issue if possible.
Albert Dejonje of Shanghai, born in Berlin, educated there, and living there until three years ago, was denied entry to the United States after presenting British credentials. He and his wife sought to enter Seattle shipyards as naval architects, but doubts about his birth abroad classified him as an alien enemy. The couple sailed for China after Canada denial.
London reports that by Sunday noon the French and Americans have advanced three miles on a 20 mile front. They hold the Rheims Dormans highway and the north bank of the Ourcq. German retreat continues southwest of Rheims and in the Ardre valley while heavy fighting unfolds near Buzaney south of Soissons. North of the Marne the enemy pulls back three to five miles. Northeast of Chateau Thierry the Allies advance more than nine miles. Seattle Safety council meeting set for 8 p.m. Tuesday at Metropolitan Club rooms.
A Canadian soldier in Toronto jokes about head wounds while a Yank engineer recalls bombardment in Picardy. The piece notes shell noise grinding in the air and King George sampling American buckwheat cakes, with light anecdotes from the war front in France.
In a decisive move the team swept ahead to dominance with a pocketed base drive that overwhelmed the rivals, pushing the squad toward a strong standing. The bold play secured crucial momentum and showcased the offense’s efficiency.
Dispatch from Lowell Mellett reports French and American troops driving Germans from Fere-en-Tardenois area, seizing Roncheres and Villers-Agron, crossing the Oureq, and advancing along the lower Mault between Soinons and Rheims amid fierce fighting and artillery with heavy enemy losses.
General Pershing reports American forces captured Seringes-et-Nesles Sergy and Roncheres north of the Marne. The communique notes persistent pursuit and enemy rear guard efforts as US troops crossed the Oureq.
In France July 29 the first German counter attack since their retirement was driven back between Nesle and Sergy. A severe bombardment preceded the defence, our forces holding a two mile front east of the Fere-en-Tardenois sector. Over 200 German dead were found in a ditch and an Ourcey foot bridge captured guarded by machine guns.
Official Berlin statements declare Field Marshal Von Hindenburg in excellent health. They deny widespread rumors of death or illness, issued to counter persistent reports.
March 29 report describes fierce German counterattacks at Sergy, four village changes, and French control of Sergy. American lines hold south of Sergy against a German guard division. French positions at Fere-en-Tardenois solidified with heavy artillery duels and gas shells used in the Marne Ardre valleys.
German forces defend along a line from Chambrecy toward Ville-en-Tardenois as French troops press near Hill 181 south of Mont Sansnom. Reports say Germans bombarded Cuerv, Tannieres, and Charive between Fismes and Soissons while French forces captured Buzaney with about 200 prisoners.
Australian troops advanced on a twovenile front between the Ancre and Somme rivers capturing two lines of German trenches and taking 100 prisoners. The Morlancourt sector along the Bray Cobie highway saw heavy enemy losses and light Australian casualties with several machine guns seized.
Moscow dispatch reports that Japanese volunteers have reinforced the Czechs in Siberia, according to the Bolshevik government. The information came from Amsterdam on July 29.
British and American troops press the southern outskirts of Ville-en-Noisy, the main German defense point in the Soissons-Rheims salient. Grand Rozoy two miles north of Oulchy-Le-Chateau has fallen, and Franco American units advance several hundred yards north of the village.
Zurich reports Plauen burgomaster says 292 people died and 48 injured in a recent explosion at a munitions factory. The blast devastates the town and prompts emergency response.
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