22 May 1918
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
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Berne May 22 German naval authorities plan to abandon Krugge and Ostend as U boat bases amid Allied blockades and persistent British air raids, Berlin says in a motion released today.
A Atlantic Port dispatch notes the Bolshevik government may fall in weeks. Russian forces under Trotsky could rejoin the fight if allied powers, especially America, aid them. Trotsky’s volunteers may reach 500,000, but the Red Guard would not fight with the Allies, seeing both Germany and Japan as threats.
The piece describes a Bolshevik Russia planning to defend against a German attack while claiming peasant land reform and worker control of factories. It argues the regime has won peasant support through land distribution and that workers' shop committees regulate production and wages.
The article reports German forces operating across Finland Estonia Livonia Poland and Ukraine with cooperation from local elites as Bolsheviks urge workers to form Red guards. It notes Bavarian detachments moved from Flanders to Ukraine and hints at a shifting Moscow plan toward Nijni Novgorod due to pressure.
The report suggests that Russia cannot be drawn back into the war on the Allied side unless the Allies risk supporting the Bolshevik government. It proposes withdrawing Japanese forces from Vladivostok and supplying Trotsky to mobilize up to two million Red Guards, while keeping promises unsecured.
The federal grand jury met in secret session at 11 oclock Wednesday in U S district court before Judge Jeremiah Neterer. Henry A Kyer was named foreman. One full side of the courtroom held men bound over on various charges.
President Wilson believes a new revenue bill is needed this session. Secretary McAdoo, in a conference, secured the executive's approval of the proposal for funding wartime needs.
President Wilson urged Americans to donate to the Red Cross, saying lending to the United States government burdens the giver with interest while gifts carry a personal, enduring sentiment. He emphasized that gifts, unlike loans, do not return as direct benefits.
The State Department weighs a plan to provide funds to purchase cotton, oil, and other essentials in Russia. The aim is to help Russia recover while denying Germany a chance to seize these goods without payment. Proponents argue the aid could boost Russia’s rehabilitation and counter German influence.
KEANAN the Canadian gunner and son of Seattle attorney S A Keenan writes from the Western front praising Allied holds and recounting being wounded three times in two years. He notes heavy casualties, temporary恢复, and the belief that German gains are a victory for the Allies. Continued on Page Five. The Seattle rail scene reports T F E Flaherty named trainmaster of consolidated terminals, triggering a threat to yard forces. Sixty switchmen plan to quit June 1 over the selection by J J McCullough and concerns about the appointment.
Washington May 22 The Dutch government says the American reply to the seizure of its ships is insufficient and orders Dutch steamers to stay in port The United States declines to grant three ships to carry remaining grain promised by President Wilson and suggests sending Dutch ships immediately to finish the grain movement More than 400000 tons of Dutch ships are tied up in ports.
The 27 year old heavyweight Fred Fulton tells the interviewer he will not go “Over There” until he can leave his wife and son Norman. He explains fighting for his family, his earnings, and his lack of formal education while acknowledging Jess Willard’s stance against slackers. Fulton says he will fight any challenger, including Willard, to prove he is not a slacker.
Washington May 22 Representative Charles Caldwell of New York, a military committee member, forecast that the United States will field 4 to 5 million men under arms by July 1 1919. He said one year after America's first departure for France the nation will have 1 million men on the Western Front. He cited official figures showing troop movements totaling 90 000 in the first ten days of May and projected the army to reach 1,889,494 soldiers and 148,328 officers by June 1 for a total of 2,038,322.
James Wilson, head of the American labor mission, declared pride in the U S role in the war and urged speeding up war necessities. He spoke after a tour of Britain and France noting all resources are used to hasten victory and that German militarism must be crushed before any talks with German laborists.
State department officials expressed confidence that Germany would respond favorably to the American request for an American German conference on the prisoner question. They cited prior conferences with England France and Italy including a recent session with Italy as evidence of possible cooperation.
A physician alleges horse meat is being sold in Seattle amid a recent shipment that health officers halted. Uncertain if any illicit supply remains. Meanwhile Portland reports the sinking of the sailing ship Tacoma en route from San Francisco to Alaska after an accident in the Bering Sea with few details available.
British raids across the western front reported by Field Marshal Haig. Raids targeted Nieppe and Meteren sectors with enemy artillery and gas shells. 14 prisoners and a machine gun captured. French patrols conducted raids west of Lassigny while German attacks near Metz and Verdun faced repulse and losses. Berlin notes say the Allies lost 59 aircraft and three balloons in three days.
In Dublin May 2 Sinn Fein plans to resist conscription after a surprise shock to the nation. The movement strengthens districts with new leaders and drills in remote areas while reporting raids to steal arms. Rumors say confiscation of iron dollars fuels anticon fund. local treasurers urged steps to secure money.
Additional select service men departed for Vancouver barracks to join the army. They were met at the Soldiers and Sailors club at 11 30 Wednesday and escorted via the business district to Great Northern station where defense council and the women s auxiliaries distributed luncheon boxes candy and cigarettes and comfort kits.
Seattle district of the Red Cross passes the $100000 benchmark in the war fund drive with about $400100 left to raise by next Monday. City Chairman Joshua Green urges business leaders to mobilize as workers meet the demand with cash. Organized labor pledges a day's pay, and nearby cities Tacoma Everett Aber deen and others have already subscribed their quotas.
In Walla Walla on May 22 an auction raised 22 dollars when insurance man William Paxton bought a kiss from a show girl. Sheriff Barnes paid 14 dollars for a similar kiss. Attempts to sell candy kisses failed as bids. Club women opposed the auction as insanitary and immoral.
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