10 May 1918
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
1
Exiled Austrians in Berne report Emperor Karl expected to head a revolt within Austria. They contend he will transform a threatened military uprising into a political evolution from within.
Portland and Los Angeles reports relay Dr. H Pinkowik claiming four hundred thousand Austro-Hungarian soldiers could revolt to aid a united Jugoslavic state. He outlines King Karl's shifts toward a federated empire with Hungarians, Slavs, and Rumanians seeking balanced power within a federation.
In Copenhagen on May 10 a high official returning from central Europe warned that without peace in Europe a revolution would follow. He said the Reichstag would pursue a peace based on Wilson’s program and noted Austria’s demand for peace at any price. He cited Czech opposition to a southern Slav republic and Polish allied needs, while reporting large western front losses estimated around 600,000.
Lisbon reports a government plot uncovered with numerous arrests. Sixty three bombs were discovered and seized as part of the investigation.
D E Skinner reveals Skinner Eddy plan to enlarge and repurpose the shipyard plant after the war to build stoves and railway cars. The company seeks a spur railroad and will fund part of the elevated line cost while city approves extensions to keep jobs and aid postwar industry.
Von Hindenburg declares the need for a strong German peace to reward sacrifices and avert future war. He presses the Reichstag and the nation with the message amid rising Teuton casualties on the west front.
County commissioners announced Friday that the Sunset highway will be open to the Anoqualmie Pass summit on the western slope by May 19 percent.
United States director of steel supply announces government control of nearly all steel output for war needs. Manufacturers pledge max capacity, nonwar use banned, and priority given to military orders. Civilian structures and vehicles limited. domestic tools and appliances scarce. repairs urged to extend life of existing equipment.
In Lorraine May 10 soldiers and officers write to their mothers for Mothers Day May 12. Gen Pershing urges every officer and soldier to send a letter home as a small act that carries courage and affection back to patriotic women whose prayers inspire victory.
A troop train carrying the 321st Infantry from Camp Jackson Columbia to Camp Sevier Greenville wrecked on a trestle at about 10 am. Seven soldiers died and ten were seriously injured as a wheel failed causing the car to fall and crush men inside. The train included largely North and South Carolinians.
Shortly after 10 oclock Friday morning 80 more draftees marched from Seattle to Camp Lewis to join the national army. Police escorted by a band accompanied the group from the Soldiers and Sailors club at 9 40, followed by autos filled with friends. At the train each man received a package of cigars candy and similar items.
A Swiss dispatch reports a small German group advocating reform to preserve Germany’s reputation. Prince Maximilian warns that Germany must recognize others’ rights or risk moral collapse. other writers urge deeds over speeches to restore standing and prevent broader enmity postwar.
London May 10 Lieut. Gen Sir Frederick Bhaw succeeds Gen Maron in command of the forces in Ireland It was learned today
A fire is sweeping part of the pine forest on Santa Cruz Island eighty miles off the mainland, as of May 10, with efforts focused on containment by local crews in Santa Barbara, California.
A World War I air battle report describes three days of fighting under ideal skies around Amiens and Arras. German planes under the Circus leader execute new tactics, while Allied scouts struggle to penetrate the back areas as artillery hammers ground targets near Lens Bethune and Hazebrouck.
British and French forces reestablished positions between La Clytte and Voormezeele Haig said. German reports claimed success south of Dickebush lake with two kilometer front, while a Reningherst Kemmel road attack was repulsed and 674 prisoners were taken. Albert Bouzincourt attacks failed. Haig noted local actions near the Ypres area.
French troops recaptured the park at Grivesnes yesterday afternoon, taking 226 prisoners and material. The communique noted local operations, repulsed German surprise attacks near the Aillette right bank, Massiges, and Tahure, and reported 35 more prisoners north of Rheims and in Ailly wood. Lieutenant Penek downed six German aircraft in two missions.
Five naval hospital units are to be organized immediately in the Northwest by the Red Cross Bureau of Military Relief. Seattle will host two units, with one each in Tacoma Spokane and Portland. In the city, two physicians will command until papers are approved. enlistment runs at least four years or for the war, with a head nurse and nine assistants per unit.
A new pocket sized dictaphone has been invented enabling recording on the go. The device fits easily in a hand and allows quick capture of speech with portable operation. It promises convenience for reporters students and professionals needing mobile audio notes.
British forces launched a fresh attack on Belgian submarine bases along the coast after the Zeebrugge raid. The old cruiser Vindictive was sunk to block Ostend harbor as French and American elements reportedly participated. only one motor launch was lost with light casualties, while Zeebrugge suffered heavier losses. Ostend and Zeebrugge remain connected to Bruges by canals, with Ostend housing about 45 000 residents.
Dover England residents welcomed returning naval raid participants from Ostend as crowds cheered. The engagement lasted from shortly after midnight until 3 am, with gunfire audible in the area.
Joseph Kraus of Auburn filed a Thursday permit application to construct a one story and basement building worth 25000 dollars at 1414 12th Ave for use as an automobile accessories shop.
German troops opposite American positions in Lorraine show unease by escalating machine gun and artillery fire and gas bombardments. Deserters are fleeing to American lines as patrols report raids and prisoner takes. Wichita’s Trent Cassidy and Companies I and L receive Croix de Guerre for nocturnal raid into German trenches.
May 10 report from Picardy says American artillery bombardment blew up the church at Cantigny and multiple enemy positions at Fontaine Sous-Mont Didier Courtmanche and Mesnil St. Cheorges. Forty Germans tried a trench rush with grenades but were repulsed leaving two dead on the wires. Other casualties not known.
Paul Buckman of 408 Cedar street reports losing a brown leather bag marked with the National Bank of Commerce name. The bag contained $973.85 in cash and negotiable checks.
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