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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
1
The Senate voted 86 to 38 to attach a wartime nationwide prohibition rider to the agricultural extension bill, reversing the chair’s ruling and signaling House concurrence. The move seeks a January 1 prohibition on liquor manufacture and sale unless Wilson blocks Congress action.
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt son of former President Roosevelt shot down a German aircraft north of Chateau Thierry in a July air battle. American pursuit planes penetrated occupied territory for about 50 miles and engaged multiple German machines. Roosevelt and three pilots were separated inside German lines before confirming the kill with 50 tracer rounds.
Roosevelt escapes after two planes attack him and his craft. The aircraft dive results in a near collision as he returns to the field, unharmed and with his machine undamaged.
Food Administrator Hoover urged higher taxes on war profits in a letter to Senator Simmons chairman of the senate finance committee. The communication was presented before the senate, highlighting wartime revenue measures.
American pursuit planes in a 50 mile advance north of Chateau Thierry penetrated occupied territory flying in squadron formation. They encountered German machines, gathered information, and observed enemy preparations at new airfields including one tied to the Richtofen flying circus. All aviators returned safely.
Spokane Washington reports a weekly death rate of 5.8 per 1000, the nation's lowest, for the week ending July 6 per census bureau figures. Memphis records 32.8 per 1000, New York City 10.4? per 1000, highlighting wide regional variance in mortality.
Paris July 11 French troops captured Corcy on the southwest front of Soissons gaining the railway station and the Chateau of Corcy plus St. Paul farm. The advance tightens French control in the area.
British forces improved their positions south of the Somme and east of Villers Bretonneux while German bombardments targeted the British near Amiens. Comparatively quiet conditions persisted along the American sector.
Washington reports rapid and shifting Russia policy while Moscow dispatches indicate two northern republics, the White Sea and Vologdaezhe, extending from the Arctic to the Asiatic frontier and aligned with Entente aims. A Siberian provisional government proclaims democracy, universal suffrage, land reform, and aims to restore order and resist Bolshevik influence.
Snow fell for about fifteen minutes in Boulder Colorado following a cold rain. Reported as the latest snow event ever recorded in the town.
Bruce N. Culmer of Martinsville Indiana died in an aviation accident in Mineola New York on July 11 authorities reported.
Washington July 11 banks and brokers are under investigation by the alien property custodian to trace the origin and handling of more than 1 million dollars paid the New York Evening Mail. All participants will be asked to disclose what they know about the transaction.
The War Department reports 103 AEF casualties: 21 killed in action, 15 died of wounds, 4 from disease, 8 from accidents and other causes, 45 severely wounded, 1 slightly wounded, 12 missing, 2 captured. Marines attached report 5 casualties: 2 killed, 2 died of wounds, 4 severely wounded.
Rome reports General Umberto Fadini commander of the artillery in the Twenty third army corps was killed by an enemy shell during a reconnaissance mission on the Plave. He was noted as a great sportsman and fearless steeplechase rider.
Santiago Chile July 11 a cabinet in Chile that had resigned has consented to remain in office despite the resignation. The move keeps the government intact as political negotiations continue.
Russell T. Edwards, director of the educational section of the national war garden commission, outlines a forthcoming Cincinnati speech on how silence aids wartime success. Florence Wing of Chicago, president of the business women's organization, anticipates a nationwide reveal. Representatives from every state are expected to attend.
Reports from a Swiss source cited by Epoche say Emperor William and several relatives fell ill with influenza described as Spanish grip. The emperor reportedly returned home from the French front and other royal family members are affected. Paris dispatch notes ministerial changes and rumors of Austria's position on peace and Italy actions.
A dispatch from Amsterdam reports fifty four nurses and women ambulance workers killed in a bombing at an ambulance station in Le Panne Belgium near the North Sea coast. About 200 bombs were dropped in the attack, with Le Panne near the fishing front.
The drowning of Hopper Parrott a Navy fireman of 1206 Cleveland Street Baltimore Maryland from the U S 8 Louisiana occurred on 08 July and was announced.
London reports southwest of Soissons British troops advance toward La Grille farm and near Courcy. Americans and Australians hold ground east of Amiens while Germans mount local attacks and heavy bombardment along an eight mile front from Villers-Bretonneux to the Somme. In France the British push 250 yards near Merris as Villers Bretonneux endures renewed bombardment.
Investigators report a central powers fund of 30 million dollars to buy American papers and spread propaganda. The money, raised during seven months of inquiry that led to the arrest of Dr. BE A Rumely of the New York Mail, supported plans around the Lusitania sinking and aimed to back unrestricted submarine warfare by influencing U S public opinion.
Turkish war office states that five enemy airplanes bombed Constantinople on July 1 but caused no damage. No injuries or losses reported as defense measures were in place.
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