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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1918
Page
3
In Manchester on September 12 Prime Minister Lloyd George proclaimed the worst is over and the news distinctly good. He cited lower casualties in the latest advance, unity of command, American troops in Europe, and the need for a durable peace that punishes Prussian militarism.
Federal railroad administration announces the embargo on loading grain for Minneapolis and St Paul through the Northwest will be lifted at midnight. The decision comes as grain shipments resume under normal procedures and measures.
Dense fog contributed to a rear end collision at Tral ner ave and Seattle boulevard at 7 30 am. Thirteen people are listed with facial cuts bruises and other injuries while 26 year old Ragnor Brandon of Duwamish Wash suffered a possible fractured skull and is hospitalized. Motormen Sherman and Purkey pile describe brake failure and fog as factors.
Washington reports Allied and American forces have landed in Archangel area with marines and sailors to back them. The move suggests the Bolshevik thrust in the north may be futile as Germany allegedly spurs the Reds and Allies anticipate counter moves from the south.
J M Walker 19, Chas Jackson 16, and Carl Haynes 17 were arrested near Railroad Ave and Atlantic St in possession of a car later found stolen from Sella and McDonald. Police say they may also face charges in the T Miganche hold-up on Tenth Ave and Main St, where a blue revolver was used. Miganche to identify the suspects at the station.
Washington reports that Czecho-Slovaks worldwide are rallying to bolster the entente after American recognition. Diplomats attach great significance to the Wilson Masaryk White House meeting, marking the Bohemian leader’s first visit since recognition of Czecho-Slovaks.
Gust Nelson a grocery clerk at 2114 Charles Jr. awakened by a night intruder seized a revolver and drove off the burglar but the weapon dropped causing a bullet wound to his abdomen. He is hospitalized for treatment.
All records were broken in the movement of fruit during August. Reports to the railroad administration show 138 special fruit trains operated to the Missouri river and Chicago, carrying 5,640 cars. Since June 1 the California movement totals 446 trains of 17,495 cars.
The state council of defense votes to adjust war fund quotas for 39 counties amid crop losses and outmigration to the coast. Adams, Lincoln, Douglas, Franklin, Grant and Spokane see reductions of 3 1 3 percent. Oversubscriptions are disapproved except for Red Cross and Liberty Loans. A loyalty list is being prepared with government approval.
Police officer J Fr Lavigne found a 3x3 box of fresh pork sausages on Railroad Ave and Washington St and requested ambulance transport to headquarters. The box, labeled Dogs by Barton & Co., drew attention as inspectors eyed the tempting meat in the booking office.
Mrs. Lauran Pergande visiting at 710 Borenave and living at 3918 Edmonds St reported her handbag stolen. It contained $10 and a diamond ring valued at $300. The loss occurred Wednesday after the front door, left open, allowed entry.
War office reports patrol and artillery engagements in the Tyrol and Asignone region. Repelled surprise attack with sanguinary losses. Artillery fighting continues on the Piave. A successful attack in Albania took Tomorica ridge positions.
Berlin reports partial enemy assaults northeast of Aixschute were repulsed and defense lines held near Armentieres and La Bassée. Artillery intensified between the Ailette and Aisne as French partial attacks east of Fismes were beaten back. Reconnaissance missions were successful in Lorraine and the Vosges.
ROWLING GREEN Ky Sept 12 A A Garman 79 years old is sentenced to death for the murder of Ed Johnson 37 a tenant on his farm Johnson was killed after refusing to plant more tobacco The sentence may be set aside by higher courts or the governor per testimony in court
Two officers died when their aircraft caught fire at high altitude near Beansville while near the school of aerial gunnery. Second Lieut. R. L. Jacks of Los Angeles and Cadet H. W. Bousfield of McGregor Manitoba were fatally burned.
An Armenian entertainment by Mr and Mrs M Krikorian will be at Queen Anne Congregational Church on Thursday night. An Armenian supper costs 25 cents starting at 7 pm. Krikorian will recount rug making and Mrs Krikorian will sing Armenian songs.
U S forces launch a large offensive in the Toul sector aiming to strike German industry along the Rhine. Officials caution on details while noting the move could force Germany to thin troops near St Quentin and push toward the Hindenburg line or even past it toward the Meuse. The effort seeks to demonstrably wreck German industry as in Belgium and Northern France.
Charles Kirkpatrick of Seattle Public Schools announced readiness for part time courses for laborers to improve education. Registration at Broadway High School for classes 3 15 to 6 15 PM includes English math history commercial shop drawing science and home economics with additional sessions at Central and Youngstown schools for shipyard workers. Regular grammar school courses available during standard hours.
In Santiago Chile on Sept 12 naval authorities surprised Germans aboard the interned Carla who had prepared electrical wiring to blow up the vessel. The ship’s captain resisted boarding and troops were brought in to enforce compliance. Rumors claimed documents proved the German intent amid tensions over protecting interned ships.
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