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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
5
Reported actions describe U S Marines and French forces resisting repeated German assaults along the Marne near Chateau Thierry. American gunners enfilade lines and combat teams manned chateaus and mills, with intense three day fighting ending in casualties on both sides.
Mrs. Luélla Holmes, 45, a domestic, was seriously injured when she fell from a second-floor window at the Pike hotel, 817 Pike Ave. She was washing windows and found unconscious by August Burke of the Wintonia hotel. She was taken to City Hospital, where doctors assess the injuries, including a possible skull fracture.
In fierce combat near a town, American guns covered a wheat field as nine waves of German infantry attacked. The bridge was blown after engineers attempted to cross, while Hill 204 remained in enemy hands and constant dust clouds revealed troop and vehicle movements. A sausage balloon hovered above the lines as aircraft swarmed.
Friday marks a big push for the council of patriotic services membership drive. Women will station at Second Ave tables to enroll citizens as council members and join the home war work army pledge. Harold Preston explains a sustaining fund using dues to cover office, relief, sendoffs, and local activities. Thursday meetings are set for divisions 6 7 and 10 at local halls and schools.
A vivid account describes guards with American and French sentries, antiaircraft batteries firing at the German sky, and soldiers on motor cycles and cavalrymen with lances. Amid the shelling, motor truck drivers paused to play baseball in the battery area, using improvised gear and reliving civilian moments.
W. Doyle a shipyard worker of 4257 Greenwood Avenue is hospitalized with three fractured ribs after falling from a carload of timber at the Patterson McDonald shipyard Wednesday night.
The residence of Mrs. Prank Jorta at 2026 Borenave was entered on a Wednesday night. Burglars took 65 dollars in cash and a 49 dollar check from a black handled container.
Superintendent Morphine and city officials visited Tacoma to view 20 second-hand cars received from St Paul for municipal use. The fleet was found to be in fair condition and assessed for advisability of purchase.
Traffic violations slowed on Thursday after a police campaign earlier in the week. By Thursday noon three men were arrested by Patrolman Rn. BE. White: W. Roberts an insurance agent aged 458 years, W. L. Ladd a printer aged 65, and A. K F. Todd an agent.
The Seattle Boys club launches a tag day to raise funds for its home serving a large group of orphans. Organizers urge public support and designate June 22 for collections across the city.
Mrs W J Young of 066 Piracant Avenue is listed in a tobacco fund notice with an amount of $2.60. The brief entry records a small payment or contribution under the local fund.
Grace Lusk, a schoolteacher convicted of murder in Waukesha, Wisconsin, remains in her cell awaiting sentencing. For two weeks until June 18 she is under constant surveillance by three physicians to assess her mental condition, with nurses noting some improvement but her court appearance was missing the scheduled hearing.
Union Label and will be tailored by strictly Union Tailors, guaranteeing perfect garment quality. A personal examination of these fabrics is essential to appreciate the extraordinary value of this high class tailoring sale as every suit pattern is sacrificed regardless of original cost or selling price.
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