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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1918
Page
2
A 14 plane American group logged 44510 miles in two days amid combat on roads and balloons near Verdun. They reported 371 flight hours, 20 to 30 plane shock actions, and multiple enemy aircraft downed including eight Bodie planes at Charpentry.
Dr. John W. Mowell of Olympia was fined 50 dollars in Judge Gordon's police court after authorities found six quart bottles of liquor in his suitcase. He claimed the alcohol was for medical purposes while traveling from St. Louis through Seattle to Olympia.
War editor A. K. Gel dhoff reports British forces near Damascus and French cavalry advancing on Beirut with Allied fronts shown. Gen Allenby’s Palestine victory aims to clear the Holy Land, open a continuous eastern front to Baghdad, block Turkish attacks on Suez, and thwart a Berlin-India drive as Marshall advances north of Baghdad toward Aleppo.
Railroad workers have subscribed to Liberty Loan bonds totaling 106450 dollars, more than half of the railroad division quota. The campaign reports strong worker support and progress toward the fundraising goal.
ER M. Buttle writes to George A. Spencer, president of the Seattle school board, urging equal pay for men and women employed by the board.
General Edmund Allenby leads British forces to seize Nazareth, driving Turkish troops from central Palestine and securing a major victory claimed as a key milestone in the pursuit of the boy Christ's birthplace.
United Press dispatch from Verdun reports German reinforcements rushing to the Argonne to halt the American advance. Heavy counterattacks and gas artillery challenge doughboys as American artillery and near-front guns pound German positions. Weather turned colder and clearer, aiding fighting.
A Beattle trio died in separate auto incidents Monday. Howard Mix, 16, died after his motorcycle collided with an auto driven by John Mangini at 12th Avenue and Columbia. Mrs Hammer, 59, killed when their truck was struck by a Great Northern switch engine at the dock entrance. Japanese residents Watenabe, Takenaka, and Worl were injured or killed in the Great Northern accident, with Takenaka recovering slightly. Chin Sing remained hospitalized with brain concussion after a separate collision with N H Brill’s car. Mangini is held for investigation.
Washington October 1 Secretary Lansing warns Germany against executing American prisoners with shotguns and ammunition. He states reprisals will follow and says The Hague convention does not bar the use of shotguns. The United States will maintain shotguns as lawful weapons.
The following army appointments were announced Tuesday affecting local men in service. Norman Edward Coles 4740 Fourth Ave N FE former contractor in Seattle becomes second lieutenant in air service aeronautics now stationed at Parkfield Tennessee. William Leeteawn formerly manufacturers agent 2329 Third Ave Beattie becomes second lieutenant in tank service. James Hianey Camp Lewis and Wilbur Sparrow Vancouver barracks receive first assignments.
Amsterdam dispatches report Germany has telegraphed the Western Patriotic association that it will use all force in a defensive war to a victorious end to protect the fatherland from oppression.
Arthur Balfour, foreign secretary, told a London audience that Germany cannot join the League of Nations until it reforms. He stressed the need for a peace conference to create a sound, lasting international order and questioned German ambitions.
Lieutenant Walter Joseph Kane and Lieutenant Wik Lat Ira Winn are listed as quartermasters at Camp Lewis with additional mention of Oakdale. The record notes second lieutenants and quartermaster roles within the unit roster.
A well-tailored navy and black semi fitted suit features a narrow belt black military braid a convertible collar and tailored pockets priced at 39.50 A brown broadcloth option with bone buttons and seal convertible collar sells for 55.00 The listing appears from the second floor of The Bon Marche.
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