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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1918
Page
5
United Press dispatch reports Hungarian prisoners and officers say Austria-Hungary advocates peace talks as the war drags on. German officers express skepticism, noting Austria could not negotiate separately, while Austrians seek relief from continued fighting and heavy costs.
Sergt. Swan Johnson of 465 Maple Leaf Place Seattle received the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism near Soissons on July 15. He reconnoitered a guarded position, killed an enemy fighter, and despite wounds returned to his patrol to report the position enabling the enemy force to be captured. Next of kin listed as L. P. Johnson of 468 Maple Leaf Place.
United Press reports Allied advances from the North Sea to Lens and Douai with French Italian forces near Craonne and Rheims. British push northeast toward Douai. Germans fall back toward Verdun. Serbs take Toplitza bank south of Nish. Italian cavalry reach near Durazzo after crossing Skumbi river.
Washington reports European neutral press ridicules acceptance of Wilson peace terms. Scandinavians and Swiss note Prince Frederick Charles of Hesse’s planned accession as showing German indifference to American ideals and fear neutralization of diplomacy. German imperialists aim to hold Finland, provoking anxiety among factions. Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung argues Germans are not behind the move and Finland embarrasses Germany.
Paris dispatches report German retirement in Champagne with French advances of three to four miles at several points. The British forces are pushing Germans across the Senses canal south of Douai and expect to reach the city outskirts soon.
Seattle North Pacific shipyard employees subscribed 200000 to the Fourth Liberty Loan and others at Meacham and Babcock yard 100000 Patterson MacDonald 96000 with further additions expected, per W W Ladd secretary of the Industrial division announcing Saturday.
United Press War Expert J W Mason reports American and French gains in the Argonne threaten Hindenburg's lines. Encirclement risks surround Vouziers and Stenay as Allied advances force a German shift toward Rethel and Mesieres. The supply routes near Juniville weaken German defenses awaiting a Stenay exit.
Special to The Star by N. FE. At It happened In St. Jamen A big Napiere six cylinders would not start. The young woman chauffeur tinkered but failed. An American officer appeared, fixed the spark plug, and the engine roared. It was General Biddle, commander of the American forces in Great Britain.
Sherman and Ora Billingsley brothers of Fred and Logan, once famous for Seattle bootlegging, were seized by federal agents in Detroit while moving five auto loads of liquor. Charlies Cliff, linked to the Seattle scheme, is also detained. Authorities say the operation imported nearly $200 000 in liquor. Several city and state officials are named in the case.
Mrs. Maria A Koepfli pioneer resident died after a two week illness at the family home 1825 13th Ave Seattle Thursday evening at 6 45 She is survived by her husband A Koepfli and three sons Albert E Thomas F R and Frank Koepfli Born East Orrington Maine November 3 1854 the couple moved to Seattle in 1886 Funeral plans not announced
Members of the Republican state central committee were scheduled to meet at 2 p.m. Saturday at the New Arctic hotel as leaders gathered from across Washington. A noon lunch started the program, with the main issue the selection of a state chairman. Former chairman Millard T. Hartson and Robert R. Fox, both prominent Republicans, are contenders for the post.
Shipping officials report hundreds of Northbound passengers arriving at Skagway by river boats each day bound for the outside. The exodus is driven by rumors of great prosperity in the United States, prompting many Alaskans to seek opportunities there.
United States District Judge Neterer announced hearings scheduled for next week will be deferred and rescheduled for the week after October 21 due to a Spanish influenza ban. The district court will not be in session next week as officials implement the pause.
Beattle shipyards require 3 000 extra workers to sustain the "Bridge of Ships" toward Pershing. Evaders and avoidance hinder wartime production. officials urge labor bureaus to confront disobedience, contrasting wages and local reluctance with national urgency. Community voices condemn idlers who dodge long jobs, stressing the need to support soldiers overseas.
Washington Oct 12 Coal production in the United States over the past six months set new records for fuel mining. Bituminous coal reached 911 216 000 tons, up 12 percent from 1917, while anthracite from April 1 to Sept 28 totaled 451 661 000 tons, up 21 percent. Drafts and war labor shifts reduced miners by an estimated 50 000 to 60 000, with many moving to other war industries.
The Pay Roll Bond club committee lists firms with full participation in the Fourth Liberty Loan drive. Contributors include American Transfer Co., Carnation Milk Products Co., Fisher Flour Mills, King County State Bank, Union Bakery, Western Electric Co., and others, amounts ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars.
Lieut Stanley Cairns son of Temple Baptist pastor killed in action in the British army. Rev Frederick Rouse arrives in Seattle to lead Plymouth Congregational church. John T Humphrey Merchants Exchange statistician dead. King County Democratic club cancels luncheon due to flu. Sheriff candidate McCormick launches campaign from Empire Building with 100 women volunteers. A boltersup class to recruit shipyard workers held at 713 Second Ave. Gen Hazard Stevens recovering from illness. John Philip Sousa writes a new wedding march replacing Lohengrin. Ames shipyard worker Charles Gill breaks leg in fall at plant. Theodore Kasske suffers severe facial lacerations from falling iron at Me Ateer shipyard. A Rosenblatt crushed thumb at Western Cooperage plant. James A Locknane arrested for reckless driving. Naval trainees from the station sent to aviation field in San Diego quarantined at Ascot Park. Los Angeles.
Real estate association holds lists of rental houses near Seattle averaging 124 dollars per month. Many homes are furnished or modern. An appeal urges residents to relocate outside the city in winter to ease congestion. survey is offered free by real estate men. HOLD BOY BURGLAR SUSPECTS Three Seattle boys detained by police after allegedly breaking a telephone pay box at Lincoln Court apartments on Friday night near Denny Way.
The 12th federal reserve district must subscribe 23 million daily to reach its 402 million quota. With days left, about half the quota remains, and total subscriptions reach about 198.57 million with several million likely unreported. City districts lag while many country districts have surpassed the goal.
Prince Axel of Denmark arrived in Seattle Saturday morning and was greeted at the depot by Major Hanson military and naval officers and M J Leh man Danish vice consul His American tour is under the Navy department as the prince commands part of Denmark s fleet A luncheon in his honor was planned with limited guests due to influenza A city auto tour and a dinner followed The prince attends a Skinner and Wddy plant launching Monday and will join a consul ate luncheon before departing Monday evening
Ed Williams reports a forceful break in Friday night at 421 Pike Street. A burglar removed the door and stole cash receipts totaling 43 dollars and seven dollars in silver plus two Liberty Loan receipts and Ed's identification card.
Tokyo reports Ki Ugehara a Tokyo parliamentary member urges open door for migration to Australia India Canada and the United States at the peace talks He argues Britain should abandon exclusive possession of resources and opposes restricting population in any nation to promote world peace He notes support from Britain and America for open access amid difficulties.
Saturday marks the 424th Columbus discovery anniversary and Liberty day as proclaimed by President Wilson. Banks, courts, county and city offices are closed. many workers laid off while the city lights department resumes at 9 am. planned celebrations were canceled due to the flu epidemic. Italian citizens anticipate a rally after restrictions lift.
Arctic explorer Donald B. E. McMillan arrived at Great Lakes Illinois on October 12 to begin aviation training. He seeks to become an aviator and join the armed forces program.
President Wilson led a Liberty Loan parade through Fifth Avenue New York with American and allied soldiers. German war trophies including planes cannons and tanks were paraded along the route as Gov. Whitman observed from the reviewing stand. A scuffle near Fifth Avenue and Liston ended with a suspect detained and a loaded revolver found nearby.
Demonstrations in the war kitchen within the Central building are canceled until the indoor meeting ban ends. Daily consultation runs 9 to 5 30. Once lifted, demonstrations will start with fish topics including canning salt fish and dishes from canned fish and fish broiling and baking.
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