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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
1
A letter facsimile from a brigadier general in France thanks Mrs. A H Gould of 3206 13th Ave W Seattle for tobacco donations to the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. The note highlights how tobacco helps troops in trenches and hospitals and urges continued contributions through The Star.
U S forces report repelling a surprise assault with heavy enemy casualties. Details indicate swift counter actions and ongoing tactical operations to secure the area.
This terse dispatch reports on a developing story via United Press Leased Wire with Frank J Taylor as the field correspondent. The item outlines key developments, noting officials and locations as the situation unfolds.
Dispatch reports the first American gas projector attack north of Toul causes heavy German casualties. American projectors and electric discharge shell a small German area. A Franco American unit led by an American commander conducts a daring raid near Charteres crossing the Marne with seven men capturing five sleeping Germans. The boat incident ends with all aboard rescued after capsizing. June 28.
In an exclusive interview Herbert Hoover explains that American households and farmers preserved food supplies in spring, enabling allies to be fed as war demands rose. He recalls predictions about wheat needs and notes record wheat acreage despite shortages in other grains.
The Seattle Star publishes letters from American Red Cross leaders and a brigadier general in France urging tobacco donations for soldiers overseas. A noonday vaudeville benefit by the Oh Boy company at the Metropolitan theatre next Thursday will raise funds with admission 60 cents, all to the tobacco fund. Washington announces June 25 legal curbs on imported rubber goods.
On the University of Washington campus the Barton & Co. flock of 500 sheep clips grass around Meany hall under government approval. The animals mingle with students and faculty, provoking snorts of sarcasm from the scholars while promising lawn savings and a wartime food supply as future flocks are readied for summer grazing.
Indiana June 19 The Indiana Democratic convention launched the movement for Woodrow Wilson’s re election in 1920. Samuel M Ralston former Indiana governor and permanent chairman urged nomination and reelection to sustain wartime efficiency and postwar reconstruction. Thomas R Marshall temporary chairman praised Wilson war measures and pledged party unity to win the war. The war plank stressed immediate aim to secure democracy worldwide by victory. Continued on page 9. June 2.
Washington report lists four state men affected by combat on June 28. One killed in action named Ira Evans of Bissell Washington. Severely wounded: Corporal Herbert Woodruff of Sedro Woolley. Wounded: Private Fred Newman of Tacoma and George K. Roberts of Spokane. Total Marine casualties at 130.
Western Siberia reports claim counterrevolutionary forces have overthrown Bolsheviks and formed a new government with Czech support. Cities including Omsk Samara and Nova Nikolayevka are reported captured. Premier Lenin reportedly mobilizes troops along the Volga and Ural front.
Reports reach the American minister at Teheran say Turks seized Attariz occupying the American and British consulates and attacking the American hospital. The event, dated June 28, is described as a possible act of war against the United States.
Federal labor commission members met in secret at the U S Immigration building to discuss grievances of electrical and telephone operators against Pacific Telephone and Telegraph company. Newspapermen were barred from reporting details.
The report notes the Austrians made a three mile advance near the Venetian front with limited success. It states Emperor Karl and staff are at grand headquarters on the Asiago plateau and Austria has mobilized about one million men while Italy keeps strong reserves ready behind the battle line.
On June 28 the Austrian offensive near the Piave continues with gains at Ilmontello and along a 15 mile front while Allied forces hold the line. Italian and Allied units counterattack recapturing Capodar line and pressing the Medo salient. Emperor Karl and Premier Orlando are at the front as Haig reports successful British raids between Picardy and Flanders.
Allied dispatch reports heavy fighting along the Piave and Montello with Austrian stormers driven back. Italian counterattacks repulse nine assaults atop Mount Grappa while several enemy divisions are hemmed near Nervesa and Montello. Venice remains the sought objective as Austrians press river defenses.
Seattle citizens are urged to vote on June 28 by signing pledge cards committing to buy War Savings Stamps by year end. Polling sites will be at most precincts, 265 in total, open 4 to 9 p.m. King County aims to reach 8 241 000 in maturity value with the remainder distributed by districts.
German forces of about 36 000 men attacked a 15 mile front from Vrigny to Fort La Pompelle forming a north front arc around Rheims. French resistance was strong with Germans repulsed and prisoners taken as fighting continued northeast of Rheims and near Fort La Pompelle.
London reports the Italian position improved and danger to Montello lessened. Austrian gains between the Brenta and Astico rivers were reduced after three Austrian attacks were repulsed.
June 28 report says British patrols repulsed German raids along the Ancre valley Merricourt Merris and Locre sector. Haig notes a successful raid south of Hebuterne and recapture of Vieux Berquin from the night of the 14th. Hostile artillery fire continued in the area.
Gen. Pershing will decide if thousands of American troops can be spared from the western theatre for transport to the Italian front. Italian Ambassador De Cellere told Secretary Baker the move would deter the Austrian advance, countering German propaganda that the United States opposes Italy.
Washington reports that congress favors raising the draft age based on General Crowder's data. Secretary of War Baker also states he will not oppose the extension. The June 28 note indicates official backing for widening eligibility.
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