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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1918
Page
1
Gov. Lister issues a proclamation calling statewide registration for men aged 18 to 46 who have not yet registered or served. Registration runs 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at every precinct, with employers urged to release workers. Registration to occur at regular voting places. not a legal holiday. aims to avoid shutdowns in war industries.
At Fenway Park on September 10 the Cubs and Red Sox agreed to play the fifth game only after a public declaration they felt ill treated, an accord reached in the umpires room. The teams began the game at 3:07 with Chicago leading 1–0 after Hollacher and Mann connected in the fourth.
A call to clubs lodges and societies to convert dances entertainments and other activities profits into War Savings Stamps. The plan allows up to 1000 per organization and urges immediate purchases by officers such as W Waldusky and W A Dahlberg who already bought stamps and pledge more.
The W S S metal market at Fourth Ave and Pine St runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday with women receiving full value in war savings stamps for gold silver plated ware and pewter. Expert jewelers assess value. Insured mail metal is handled by chairwoman Mrs. Alexander F. McEwen and a list of committee members.
Mary Whitehead writes she has bought the $1,000 limit in war savings stamps and encloses a pledge of her mother for 60 additional stamps. She trusts The Star will help Seattle realize the importance of purchasing stamps and help put Seattle over the top, as in prior drives.
Those who bought the limit of 1900 dollars may buy more for other family members. Notify the War Savings committee of purchases to keep records correct. Some bought stamps at banks and post offices without a pledge card, leaving no record. Call Elliott 3666.
Puget Sound Traction Light & Power Co directors and executive committee convene in Boston to review Seattle's $15,000,000 bid for the Seattle traction system. A preliminary meeting produced no decision and Leonard reports the board will fully consider the matter on Tuesday.
Utilities Superintendent Thomas Murphine says 25 cars bought from St. Paul will arrive in 30 days to serve the city's municipal lines.
Artist Spurgeon from 1518 Fast Madison sr paints a War Savings poster after The Star’s appeal to lift the city from a 2 million deficiency. The California native plans Seattle residence. Mrs Spurgeon presented the artwork yesterday as part of several such posters.
A Seattle wartime appeal urges citizens to meet the city quota for War Savings Stamps to aid soldiers in France. It stresses patriotism and the financial value of stamps, recalling past Seattle generosity and urging large pledges, including many $1,000 gifts, to cover about $2,000,000 remaining.
British forces push forward through heavy rain and mud and close to St Quentin within about three miles, as French troops tighten the net around the enemy. Advances indicate momentum in the offensive against German positions.
Dispatch from Lowell Mellett reports British forces under rain and mud struck at 5 15 this morning along a 3000 yard front near Epehy and Gouzeaucourt. They gained ground, took 50 prisoners after a counter attack, while New Zealanders captured 70 more in the same action.
An American oil tanker crew reports sinking a very large German submarine 1,600 miles off the U S coast after a 40 minute battle. The ship initially mistook the U Boat for another tanker before attacking with 4 7 inch guns and a six inch gun. The final hit allegedly blew the sub out of the water.
The Star notes an advisory ballot will appear on Page 7 for today’s election. Readers advised to review the ballot items and return to the polls or follow local updates as results unfold.
German war correspondents report Douai is being evacuated. The town between Cambrai and Lens lies back of the Hindenburg line and had not been reached by Allied troops since 1914. Germany and Russia sign a treaty aimed at forcing Bolsheviks to aid the northern war effort.
Paris dispatch reports both sides preparing for a decisive late autumn or spring offensive on the Hindenburg line. British, French and American forces tighten positions around Armentieres Lens Douai Cambrai and St Quentin LaFere St Gobain Laon while Hindenburg vows no retreat as German leaders face a grim winter.
Washington reports belief that Germany may attempt a counter offensive on the Western front. Unusual artillery buildup and reserve massing at weak points suggest German plans to slow the Allied advance. Gen. Foch is expected to keep initiative, possibly using the all American army to strike anew on American lines.
Haig in an order of the day says British forces have pressed beyond their 1917 battle lines, breaking strong defenses and capturing 76,000 prisoners and 750 guns in four weeks. He notes repulse of a counter attack west of Gouzeaucourt and advances south of Havrincourt with gains northeast of Neuve Chapelle and near Armentieres.
The writer commits to buying War Savings Stamps beyond prior purchases and pledges. They promise to complete the purchases before January 1, 1919.
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