27 May 1918
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1918
Page
1
President Wilson declares the nation at the peak crisis of war and denounces profiteering, urging taxation to curb abuses. He warns lobbyists rushing to Washington that the bright light of scrutiny will fall on them and all actions in the war effort.
British dispatches report German renewed offensive on the Western front near Rheims and Soissons with new southern and Y area thrusts. Attacks also pressed along Locre Voormezeele and Chemin des Dames where American troops have served, amid heavy bombardment and hard fighting.
President in a joint session appeals for extended session to enact an adequate treasury tax measure. He notes Germany’s west front drive and says money burdens must be shared as thousands of American troops flood into France. He warns excuses are invalid and calls for immediate revenue to sustain wartime effort.
Red Cross workers began final push to raise over 1,000,000 for Seattle district on the campaign’s last day. The executive committee plans to investigate wealthy noncontributors while noting increased gifts from Ferry Leary Land Co Isaac Lurie Carstens Packing Co and West Wheeler. Some names like William Pitt Trimble and J W Clise showed no satisfactory response yet. Mercy Monday totals reached 35,000 under J E Pinkham chairmanship.
Berne May 27 Germany's military writers now admit casualties since the war began exceed 5,000,000 men. Karl Bleibtreu of Das Neue Europa cites a statistical return from Aug 2, 1914 to July 31, 1917. Bleibtreu estimates 1,484,550 on the Western Front and 4,089,511 total across fronts, with further losses through 1917–1918.
A Seattle Red Cross fundraiser shames millionaire William Pitt Trimble for not contributing his share while thousands sacrifice a day's wages. The appeal highlights Trimble’s wealth from land rentals and recalls his past bid for mayor as it urges immediate support for humanitarian relief efforts.
William Horner, jailed in Kalama after confessing to killing Mrs. Bassett and her two children near Kelso, told the United Press he fears a temper is a terrible thing. Sheriff Studebaker reports no lynching danger as crowds watched. The bodies will be moved to Republic, Washington for burial by J. K. Schuster of Seattle.
William Horner, after viewing a ghastly photograph of his victims, admits to killing Mrs Bassett and her two children as they slept at a roadside camp near Kelso on May 17. He is jailed in Cowlitz county, brought to Seattle by Sheriff Ward, with Prosecutor Spaulding asserting the case. Horner sobbed, shouting God, I did it. He had previously denied knowing Mrs Bassett since May 15.
British officials announced the uncovering of a Sinn Fein German plot to release hundreds of Austrian and German civilians interned in Ireland and arm them against Britain. Deportations began today as leaders were arrested, while Sinn Fein adherents conducted drills around Dublin.
James I. Cullen of Everett was fined 200 dollars by Judge Jeremiah Netterer in federal district court for hoarding flour. The contraband flour will go to the Red Cross. Charles Graves received 15 months in the federal penitentiary for impersonating a government secret service agent. Both men had awaited sentence after trials weeks earlier. Sunday was observed in drilling and preparedness to resist conscription.
A patriotic concert titled Her Boy will be held Monday night at 8 15 at the Queen Anne theatre located at Queen Anne avenue and Boston street. The event is organized by the British American Relief society.
Anti-German protests in Prague on Friday led to troop dispersal and numerous arrests. Authorities hauled down Slav colors raised on several buildings amid the unrest reported from Zurich.
Haig reports British troops now operate with French units in the line south of the Avre marking coordination of Allied forces. This confirms British participation south of the Picardy front and aligns with General Foch's policy of unified action.
Haig reports strong German pressure between Rheims and Soissons as Von Hindenburg targets Paris and the Marne. American troops train in the sector with a key railway line behind the front. If the attack escalates, U S forces may be deployed to counter the advance to protect communications and Paris.
House Majority Leader Kitchin and other opponents of tax revenue voiced approval of President Wilson's message. He said, The commander in chief has spoken. Our duty is to report a revenue bill by August 1.
May 27 report says fifty American engineers accidentally entering German lines fought their way back with infantry. American and French planes supported a bold air effort, five enemy planes downed. Bombing mission over Montdidier involved 40 bombers and 150 fighters dropping tons of explosives on German targets.
British dispatch reports early German blow in Flanders under Gen Arnim with heavy bombardment near Ypres Comines canal and Scherpenberg assault northeast Locre. German raids repulsed along Corbie Failley and Passchendaele Dixmude while Balkans forces shift and rumors point to Mackensen’s future command.
A brief sports note reports a thrift stamp game win away from home. No additional details on teams or scores are provided in the readable text.
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