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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1918
Page
1
A wartime dispatch recounts the St Mihiel breakthrough as American and French forces rout German troops. It notes the fall of Metz pocket, the destruction of supply bases, and the capture of thousands of prisoners with heavy artillery and tank support shaping the advance toward Montsec and surrounding towns.
American forces in France report capturing about 15 000 German prisoners and advancing two miles in the St Mihiel phase, with 70 villages and 210 square miles seized. French and American efforts threaten Laon while German positions along the Aisne and Vesle are being readjusted. The bombardment of Rheims cathedral continues as German lines bend under pressure.
Seattle savers have purchased 4.9 million dollars in War Savings Stamps. County Chairman C. H. Clarke reports the total stands 3.3 million below the yearly quota and 574 thousand below the eight month target, though pledges have accelerated in the past week following The Star’s campaign.
Paris dispatch reports two US chaplains burying soldiers above the Oureq river at dusk. They described the dead as crouching forward, facing Germany, with every fallen soldier keeping that pose as they died in battle.
The article promises a solution to the home problem and other major questions. It notes pages 8 and 9 contain the discussion and hints at topics like housing, renting, and buying a car. It emphasizes readers should read further for guidance.
General March asserts the United States will expand and fund further military action, praising the American troops after the St Mihiel victory. He notes a 22 mile shortening of the front line and the capture of over 13 000 German prisoners. He cites large troop landings and ship arrivals as indications of ongoing drive.
Advices from France report German forces readjusting north of the St Mihiel salient while French and American patrols patrol the Chatillon region. The deepest American penetration is about 13 miles.
Five men were killed and 50 injured when a Chicago and Western Indiana freight train backed into a street car at the 116th street crossing near Chicago. The collision occurred today at the southern edge of the city, and authorities are investigating the accident.
Maj Boutelle, the oldest United States army officer in the regular service, closed his office last week following war department orders after 13 years recruiting in Seattle. The Star Liberty Weekly previews ongoing features in Liberty Sunday including Seattle scenes and a film about men earning $50 a day.
A Seattle appeal echoes General Pershing urging Americans to send men, guns, and supplies to win the war next year. The call emphasizes meeting the Liberty Loan quota and wiping out a $2,000,000 War Savings deficit as a home front duty.
Police say the Denver murder of Officer Luther McCahill is the work of a bandit gang linked to earlier Colorado Springs shootings. A statewide chase led to three arrests and a woman companion. battles with posse members produced several minor wounds. Roy Sherrill, Eva Lewis de Morris, and Dale Jones were captured. Frank Lewis, deemed leader, arrested near Palmer Lake. Denver HQ yielded $1200 in gold, Bessie Clayton and her family detained. Chief of Detectives John W. Rowand shot, Detective Riley wounded.
The Post-Intelligencer changes hands with George Boole of Western Hardware and Clarke Nettleton to manage the property. Frederick Struve of Seattle National Bank and R V Ankeny handled finances. sale price reportedly well over a million dollars. London opens four national restaurants with eight more in provinces.
Eugene V. Debs, four time socialist presidential candidate, convicted in Cleveland for disloyal utterances is sentenced to 10 years in the penitentiary on each of three counts. All sentences run concurrently at Moundsville West Virginia with bail allowed pending appeal on condition he stay at Terre Haute Indiana.
In Tacoma on September 14, a runaway street car struck a one man trolley on Jefferson Ave injuring two severely, including Mrs. W. B. Collier with back injuries and A. Larsen who was pulled from wreckage unconscious. Three others suffered cuts and bruises. defective brakes blamed.
Brig. Gen. Charles Richard acting surgeon general announced that more than 14 000 additional nurses are needed to meet army demand by January 1. He denied reports that nursing needs have been met and warned that 50 000 nurses will be required in less than a year.
Paris dispatch notes Paris newspapers lauded the St Mihiel battle as among the cleanest and best executed of the war. Marcel Hutin Echo de Paris critic praised the operation as virtually completed in 12 hours.
Premier Lloyd George's temperature has fallen and his progress is favorable, according to his doctor. The bulletin issued in London on September 14 notes continued improvement in the popular leader's condition.
Paris dated September 14 reports Marshal Foch personally inspected American troops before the St Mihiel offensive. He enthusiastically approved the preparations and the steps taken in advance of the operation.
In a west Gouzeaucourt engagement at 1 45 today German forces used liquid fire to force a British withdrawal to the support lines. A counter attack near Gouzeaucourt failed with heavy casualties and a British outpost southwest of Tergnier retreated. New Zealanders near Havrincourt and Trescault wood battled Jaegers amid shifting fortunes as prisoners were taken and fought through rain and wind.
Fourteen dollars and sixteen cents was turned over to The Stars Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund by two musical negroes, T. W. Redmond and Charles Pape, who sang and played in front of the post office Friday.
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