09 May 1918
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
1
Washington May 9 Kaiser Wilhelm faces claims of incipient insanity and a delusion of a divine mission to save humanity. Sources cite hereditary traits and a monomania for military matters intensified by religious mania influencing his wartime decisions.
German forces renewed a narrow three mile attack from Voormezeelé to La Cllette as British and French lines were pushed back briefly. A counter attack restored some ground last night while Haig noted minor fighting along the front and American artillery continued to shell German positions near Montdidier.
In London on May 9, Premier Lloyd George rebutted Maurice’s charges, saying the general’s action was unfair and should have been raised before the cabinet. He contested claims about British divisions in Egypt and front extension, and noted press forces linked to cocoa interests targeting the government. The debate drew a packed chamber with notable attendees.
London May 9 The Lloyd George government faces a pivotal Commons debate over charges questioning the veracity of the premier and Chancellor Bonar Law on war matters. If unsatisfied, ministers must resign. if answered satisfactorily, no ground for resignations. Public and press mood favors government victory in the division.
London May The Evening News reports Gen Maurice director of military operations will be court martialed over accusations against Lloyd George and Honorary Law about extending the British front. Lloyd George says the controversy paralyzes and risks empire fate as Germans plan a major blow. Maurice accused of flagrant breach of discipline. Asquith blamed if motion passes.
A vintage guidance piece urges daughters to celebrate Mothers Day on May 12 by wearing flowers, gifting keepsakes, writing a special delivery letter if far away, sharing photos, and asking mothers to recall girlhood memories. It stresses expressing love, compliments, and joy to mothers.
Waterfront workers won approximately a 20 percent wage increase in an award handed down by Henry M. White, local agent for the national adjustment board. The eight hour day becomes part of the award, with coastwise longshoremen and checkers receiving raised hourly rates and overtime pay, effective Friday morning.
William Philip Simms reports one of the largest enemy concentrations along the Arras Amiens Montdidier bulge with a secondary force toward Hazebrouck. Germany reportedly commands by Mackensen facing the British and French near Villers-Bretonneux as American troops await action.
Quote from Lloyd George dated September 19 1914 describes Britain's war aims and needed qualities. He asserts Britain will endure a protracted struggle and emerge victorious through prudence daring tenacity courage moderation faith and unity.
A humorous report notes Mr Everett’s helmet being crushed in a rare on field collision during a game. Mrs True is said to have delivered the impactful tackle as Everett usually avoids such clashes. See page for full particulars and humorous reaction.
The State Department informs Ambassador Francia that there is no basis for Soviet claims that the Vladivostok consul favored Siberian counter revolutionists. The informal reply will be sent to the Soviet government as the U S answer to the objection. The move signals the United States has not recognized the Soviet government, though the complaint sought a formal position on recognition.
Jack Dillon, Hoosier thearcat, will not appear in Seattle to oppose Mickey King. No reason given beyond returning east. Dillon lost to Frank Farmer of Tacoma in Tacoma last Tuesday night.
Washington May north senator Hitchcock of Nebraska was elected chairman of the senate foreign relations committee by the democratic steering committee to succeed the late Senator Stone of Missouri.
Amsterdam May 9 Queen Marie of Romania rejects the peace pact signed with the central powers and would prefer abdication. The dispatch notes her hostility mirrors her children's attitude. She is the daughter of the late Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and a British princess married to King Ferdinand since 1893.
Vienna dispatch reports Austria gains 270 square miles and Hungary 1930 square miles from Romania as part of the peace treaty. Romania also pays damages for war activities in Transylvania, the cable states.
Representative Smith of Michigan proposed legislation to abolish Berlin and other Germanic names from U S maps. Berlin, Washington lies within 100 miles of Seattle, prompting local attention to the change and its implications.
United States artillery relentlessly shells German positions near Picardy. One German battery blown up. another stopped near Bois de L Alval after heavy shelling our lines. Franco American staffs ready for new attacks while transport and hospitals aid the effort. A dead German letter confirms artillery effectiveness.
Fred Fulton the heavyweight boxer was sought by department of justice agents on a Mann white slave act charge. He was at an Oakland theater when agents arrived and could not be located. The indictment centers on bringing Dorothy Gagnen of New York into California.
Rev. W. G. Gastrock, German Lutheran pastor at Worden southwest of Lawrence, was tarred and feathered by a mob of loyalists last night after being accused of disloyal utterances from the pulpit. He struggled to remove the coating today as law enforcement investigated the incident.
A U S Army colonel in France orders a German headquarters town razed after repeated shells hit his village. Artillery destroys the chateau and town, prompting German counterbombardment and signaling no unofficial rules in the war. The colonel notes the retaliation and warns of further actions.
British counter-attacked and retook ground southwest of Dickebush lake but retired on the front’s extreme right due to heavy machine gun fire. French lines held against a German assault on the Wyverbeek area while the center remained quiet after a morning barrage north of Amiens. Near Bucquoy the British were slightly pushed back from yesterday’s gains.
Washington reports the army in France will approach 2,000,000 by year end. Secretary Baker says the force has surpassed 500,000 over there, including regulars National Guard and National Army. A maximum effort is expected this month or next and continue into summer. Three women were injured when a car driven by one of them ran down an incline and plunged over a trestle on Madrona drive.
London May 9 The British admiralty announced that three officers and 23 men were killed when the mine sweeper Mine was sunk on May 1.
Mothers day supplies face a carnation shortage nationwide. Florists urge substitutes using narcissi and red or white badges to honor living or deceased mothers as Sunday observances unfold across the United States.
Sunday May 12 marks Mothers Day with tips to honor motherhood. Wear a white flower if mother is gone and color for living moms. Send flowers, write a long letter, give a full day together, share photos, and express gratitude and love.
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