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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1918
Page
1
Amsterdam reports anarchy in Kiev as German Field Marshal von Eichorn and his adjutant Captain Von Dressler are killed by a Russian bomber from a cab. Eichorn led all German troops in Ukraine and both men died from their wounds. Authorities expect Germany to react to the attack.
American troops advancing along the Aisne Marne front push forward two miles under deadly shellfire. French and American forces hold key heights beyond Sergy while German counterattacks fail to dislodge them, as Captain Hupp and his men cross the Ourey river in bold river assault.
The Countess of Lisburne, famed for beauty and a Spanish type appearance, serves in the British army alongside thousands of British women. Regina Bittencourt, later Countess, was born to Don Jules de Bittencourt, Chilean legation attaché. The text notes a World War II era battle scene with German forces surrendering and American actions interrupted by machine gun fire.
French High Commissioner Andre Tardieu lauds American divisions for a four mile advance on July 18 near the Marne and pledges continued collaboration with U S forces. He notes hard months ahead but confidence in Allied victory amid Clemenceau leadership.
London reports the Bolshevik government in Russia is about to sever all relations with the Allied powers after expelling Allied consular staff from Archangel and ordering their detention. Washington expects the move and warns of possible worsened conditions in Russia.
Paris reports on July 31 that American forces still hold positions around Seringes Nesles after violent fighting. German counterattacks east of Oulchy Le Chateau were four attempts to regain ground, with one succeeding none and the French line remaining intact.
Major Perkins, European commissioner for the American Red Cross, and Princeton’s Prof. Paul Van Dyke affirmed US resolve to sustain the war. William G. Sharp praised French troops and warned millions more in support, citing premier Clemenceau’s praise of American bravery and endurance.
The ordnance department announced a perfected airplane flare for night bombing. Released from the plane by parachute, it is triggered by air friction and at 2000 feet emits a light over 400000 candle power spanning a 1.5 mile diameter area. The glare masks the aircraft from ground observers.
The German government allegedly spent 50 million dollars on propaganda in the United States but gained little, per Viereck, a pro German publicist. He testified that purchasing influential American papers could have kept the U S from entering the war if pursued, while others discuss related investigations and wartime movements across Europe and Russia.
Amsterdam reports a new strike at Kalk near Cologne in Prussia. The Echo Belge says machine guns were used to suppress the movement and leaders were arrested. Police remained busy dispersing crowds as reports came in.
Australian troops seized Merris by surprise, clearing it of Germans and taking 169 prisoners with trench mortars and machine guns. The action followed a brief, sharp attack two miles from Meteren, guarding a westernmost German advance in Gen Von Arnim’s April drive.
A navy observation balloon near the harbor entrance was struck by lightning and destroyed during a thunderstorm. Reporters aboard a passing steamship could not determine if there were any fatalities.
Treasury reports loans to the allies totaling 112 million. France receives 100 million, Belgium 9 million, and Serbia 3 million. The total loans to the allies now stand at 6.49204 billion.
National League games postponed due to rain in Boston Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia St Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh New York. American League results show Chicago 0 Washington 3 St Louis 4 Boston 1 Cleveland 4 5 Philadelphia 2 1 Detroit 3 New York 0 with final scores listed.
New York July 31 An increase to the consumer of a cent a pound in the price of sugar is indicated by George M Rolph chairman of the international sugar committee after a conference with Cuban government representatives. Cuban and U S sugar authorities will meet in Washington next week to decide on the 1910 price.
A delegation led by W. Bourke Cochran visited the White House to ask the president to move Thomas J. Mooney from California state courts to federal courts for his death sentence tied to the Preparedness Day bombing in San Francisco. They did not meet the president in person but planned to submit the request in writing. Mooney had a state court loss for a new trial and holds a Governor Stephens reprieve until December 18.
A patient from Chicago, Mrs Hattie Bramlette, killed fellow inmate Mrs Ruby Sisty, 27, a white resident from Zion City, at Elgin State Hospital for the Insane in July. The first such slaying in the asylum’s history is reported.
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