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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1918
Page
2
A Meriden Wallingford streetcar crash at 6 PM Tuesday involved cars packed with shipyard workers on their way home. One Meridian car rammed the rear of a Wallingford car after a sudden stop, with workers clinging outside for space. No injuries were reported.
In a tense downtown precinct, the enrollment campaign reports about 2000 signatures as the public service responds to a rising demand. Officials say rent relief and a forced response to appeal have driven unprecedented turnout, signaling broad support for the reserve program.
IRTON March 27 One hundred soldiers and five officers guard the pipe line supplying the Sound navy yard and bay with water. The detachment arrived to protect the essential water conduit and ensure uninterrupted service for naval operations.
Washington dispatch reports four fresh allied divisions to reinforce the west front as US forces aid the Roye Noyon area. High confidence among military men that the fresh reserves will blunt the German drive and possibly set up a pincer movement. Commanders March and Elina monitor developments with Pershing and Bliss reporting, as fighters brace for critical maneuvers toward Paris and the channel ports.
London reported today by Field Marshal Haig that local fighting continued north and northeast of Albert. He noted the enemy attacked near Bray along the Somme and was forced back a short distance. A heavy assault south of the Somme on Tuesday night was repulsed after a severe fight.
In Kansas City Missouri at 8 a m union barbers waiters bartenders butchers and building trades members left work in sympathy with laundry workers who have challenged employer recognition and mediation. Union leaders estimate at least 5000 carpenters masons and building laborers joined the walkout in support of the dispute.
The American oil tanker Paulsboro battled a U boat for an hour on March 1, sinking the submarine after fire from both its guns. It was the ship's second clash with a U-boat within six days, with earlier torpedo it narrowly avoided.
Field Marshal Haig replies to President Wilson by affirming a determination to fight on without counting the cost until mankind's freedom is secure. The exchange highlights resolve amid ongoing war efforts and shared commitment to ending tyranny.
The Bon Marche presents velour coats with contrasting collars and button trimmings. Other velour coats feature novel pockets and stitched girdles with decorative buttons. Trenched weed coats show large buttoned pockets and a military air in shades like rose tan gray pottu khaki Pekin navy and black.
Stationery highlights feature Easter post cards with new designs, Easter booklets, seals, cut-outs and a wide assortment. Easter napkins and baskets offered in small quantities with prices from 5 cents to 1 dollar.
A terse description notes an influx described as a host of new beauties enriching the scene. The brief hints at variety and allure but provides few concrete details or identifiers.
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