12 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Scotland Neck The Commonwealth
Location
Scotland Neck, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
1
French forces gained ground along a five mile front, capturing the village of Longpoint and severing several strongholds. German artillery fought back in the Verdun sector while French raids occurred in Champagne north of Moentdidier.
Raleigh July 12 The American Medical Association convention endorses universal military training for peace and national strength. Physicians warn the youth must be prepared for service and note the nation’s future depends on a robust, trained citizenry.
Washington July 12 Fifty two were reported by General Pershing to the war department as yesterday's casualty list. Nine were killed in action two died of wounds seven died from airplane incidents four from accidents and other causes fifteen severely wounded one slightly wounded. Notable losses include Lieutenant Augustus M Rotter Camden SC John Painsley Salisbury and Private Harry ik Tones killed in action Sergeant FL Allen Brown of Pet Shure died of disease Lieutenant William D Robbing Raleigh and John CO Wilford Asheville died of airplane accident and T Johnson Dot VA severely wounded.
Maxwell Gorman reports in Raleigh that Governor Bickett may order an inquiry into the Caswell Training School over the Lida Spruill escape and lax discipline amid calls for vindication of the superintendent. The Corporation Commission faces busy plans on flood freight rates and telephone and street railway tariffs. O W Tone’s family murder suicide near Kittrell shocks the state, with discussion of Tone’s character. George P Pell, ill last month, returns to duties as the sole resident commissioner.
London reports another British air raid on Constantinople. The air force attacked on July 7 dropping half a ton of bombs in the assault.
General Pershing reports five American airplanes missing after bombing expeditions. An enemy raid in the Vosges was repulsed with losses and did not reach American lines.
President Wilson will forbid censorship of news dispatches under a plan of government control of wires. He assures congressional leaders and press associations that their work will be left undisturbed and asks the Senate to be informed quickly amid fears the Postmaster General may establish a wire censorship with control of the wires.
London July 12 German military leaders and political figures say they are ready to receive sincere peace proposals Chancellor von Hertline stated before the Reichstag main committee.
United States government reports via the Spanish embassy accuse Turkish forces of outrages against American property at Tabriz. The information hints at worsening tensions with Turkey and foreshadows a likely retaliatory move from Washington.
A brief notice reports Italians enclosing the city of Berat amid Gulf of Re region developments. Officials seek clarification on the actions and their implications for local administration and security.
A July Washington dispatch notes inland waterways funding totaling about 2.5 million dollars for a Mississippi and Ohio river system. Separate reports discuss naval power shifts as leaders weigh escalating actions and sea control after Russian naval changes and new vessel deployments.
Erratic OCR notes Zerbrugge evacuation with Ansterdam and J Leport cited. The fragment hints at a movement eastward involving Heleian trout and unspecified authority. Reads as uncertain local dispatch with no clear dates or locations.
Dispatches state Berat as a key Albanian center under Italian assault with vast booty seized and prisoners taken. The three day push advances 20 to 25 miles, threatening the Semini line as Balkan front activity rises.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a legislative bill and public works theme. Mentions telephones telegraphs and hearings with unclear dates and local figures. The piece hints at a vote or action next week and a ceremonial or public process.
Major John Purroy Mitchel, former mayor of New York, lies in state after a notable funeral. World leaders and diplomats including former President Roosevelt and Joseph P. Tumulty attended, with envoys from War and Navy departments and officials from England, France, Japan, Cuba, and Persia present.
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