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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1918
Page
1
On March 18 neutral European states react to Teutonic policy in Finland and German naval conduct. Sweden fears German moves near Finnish waters threaten sea traffic, while Norwegian shipping associations issue a protest to Germany condemning the sinking of a convoy and the brutality of the German navy.
A Dutch seizure plan is delayed until tomorrow as the navy department prepares to requisition ships. Naval reserves will man the vessels for the Shipping Board, with 700000 tons in American ports. Holland seeks neutrality while Germany warns of retaliation and may close the Dutch shipping lane and attack food ships.
The Hague March 18 The Netherlands government has accepted the allies conditions for use of Dutch shipping in transporting war munitions to aid the Allied war effort.
London dispatch reports British troops raided enemy positions south of Acheville last night, taking several prisoners and incurring slight losses. Patrols also inflicted enemy casualties east of Zonnebeke, with shelling noted south of the Bapaume Cambrai road near Lens and between Arnets and Zonnebeke.
First Lieut. John G. Dwyer of the medical reserve corps has been dismissed from the army for gross neglect of duty in the treatment of Private Christie L. Ghering of the depot brigade at Camp Funston. The action reflects a disciplinary measure by military authorities.
Charlies KR. Van Hise, president of the University of Wisconsin, told an audience at Meany hall on the University of Washington campus that sacrifices by both business and labor are needed to win the war. He urged eliminating strikes, maximizing output, and faster shipbuilding with less red tape, noting profits by some corporations show leaders are far from the war’s spirit. He warned that only the side with the most ships, guns, and shells will prevail. He spoke again at the College club and would meet Wisconsin alumni at the Masonic club in the evening.
Trotsky Bolshevik war minister says Germany and Japan have a mutual interest pact to divide Russia and that Allied support for Japan’s Siberian occupation will be regretted by America. He cites an interview from Petrograd dated March 17.
Night watchman C Bothell told police three masked men, aged 20 to 25, were found in the north side lavatory of the city county building Sunday around midnight. They fled when confronted. one dropped a mask which Bothell recovered and can identify the suspects.
War Savings Stamps aid the U S government while your money earns value as it grows. Buy stamps to support wartime finance and benefit collectors and savers alike.
United Press reports American troops of the New England division in the Chemin des Dames sector have won 25 French war crosses. Weather improved, mud dried, trenches warmer. Frontline mood figures the men grow steadier as they near the front. Attention focuses on Secretary Baker's upcoming visit.
United States Ambassador Francis and a 36 member group of Americans Japanese and Chinese traveled via Omsk on March 9 en route to Harbin, according to advices received today.
Washington reports indicate the United States will likely not raise new objections to Japanese proposals for intervention in Siberia. The original withholding of assent and expression of views against intervention will remain in effect.
Dispatches from Vasa report a general German offensive in southern Finland begun. The town of Heinola has fallen to General Mannerheim as German forces drive forward and press the campaign in the region.
The city launches Thrift Week as committees organize 500 savings societies among Seattle workers. A large military parade is planned for War Savings Day Wednesday and the official visit of Gov. Lister will be part of the commemorations.
Secretary Baker visits France and lauds American forces and engineers for supplying the war effort. Pershing says the visit inspires every officer and man as Baker observes depots and growing material flow. Baker notes civil‑life engineers joining the army command and pledges continued American support to the Allied armies.
Food shortage sparks push from Commissioner Claxton urging school children to start war gardens after hours. School superintendents and teachers are enlisted to help pupils choose suitable vegetables to plant.
Spokane announces bakers who do not switch to flour substitutes by March 20 will cease to bake. Food administrator Charles Hebberd stated the deadline on Saturday.
Gen Pershing is displeased with the signal corps airplane program in France. There are virtually no American planes over the front, relying on French flyers. Promised several hundred machines by April 1 have arrived only as an insignificant handful. few more are expected before month end.
The War Department for the first time indicates Germany unlikely to launch a major west front offensive this spring. Troop concentrations on the west line are at a near limit while American troops occupy trenches at five points and remain in continuous action. The West activity period is prolonged as raids occur of minor tactical value rather than major offensives.
London dispatches report Leon Trotsky remains in control of Petrograd while Lenin governs from Moscow. Trotsky relinquished the foreign affairs commissariat to M Chicherin as he handles roles as war commissioner and food dictator.
Idah McGlone Gibson records the arrival of nearly a thousand sick and orphaned children at Evian as the American Red Cross and Star volunteers assist in nursing, transporting, and reuniting them with hope. The scene unfolds with horns, ambulances, and a crying yet hopeful chorus of Viva la France.
Regular Boat, if It Does All That Regular Boat, if It Does All That SALT LAKE CITY, March 18, An unsinkable boat, which has the further advantage of being able to capture the enemy torpedo for use against the owner, has been invented by George Morley, of this city. He claims to have been offered $200,000 for the invention by a German emissary, George Boel, now interned here.
In a council message Mayor Hanson asks for federal aid to care for interned women quarantined at city expense. He seeks wage increases for city employees, cheaper electric energy, and strong steps to suppress sedition. He calls for full cooperation during the war to aid the United States.
New Seattle mayor Hanson assumes office after Gill leaves, calls for federal aid, wage increases for city workers, and wartime unity. He urges budget cuts, warns against sedition, and supports a government backed elevated railroad and new Skagit power site to meet future needs.
A public figure declares strict enforcement of laws and strong stance against I W W activities. He vows to remove troublemakers and dismisses treasonous rhetoric, warning stern measures against subversive movements and promising continued coverage on the topic.
American wheat use must decline as shortages bite. With Germany’s improved food outlook, reserve wheat in U S mills and elevators shows large losses from 1916 and 1917. The United States ships about half the cereals the Allies require, prompting a nationwide push to reduce household wheat consumption amid wartime strain.
The Supreme Court refused to review the trial of John Fair New known as Dr New of San Francisco. He was convicted and sentenced to prison for using the mails to defraud. New claimed he could heal by Divine power.
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