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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1918
Page
1
The U S government formally submitted to Turkey a report alleging Turkish troops attacked and sacked an American hospital in Persia and seized the American consulate. Corroboration of Tobris Incident facts has been received through sources, affecting U S attitude in the matter.
The Banner reports in Nome on July 1 that a Rome porter, unaware visitor to a hotel, humbly assisted King Nicholas of Montenegro incognito during his visit to Queen Helena of Italy. The porter asked who wished to see the Baron Romano Aveano, former Italian minister to Montenegro, and learned the King’s identity.
Washington July 1 President Wilson vetoed the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill citing a provision increasing government clerks hours from seven to eight per day.
London reports that Czech Slovak forces dissolved the Bolshevik council of Workmen's and Soldiers' Delegates at Vladivostok, according to a dispatch received there.
A dispatch from Moscow reports Archangel province has declared war, extending from the Urals to Finland and from Vologda to the Arctic Ocean. Archangel and Kola are noted as key Arctic outlets, with Kola guarded by allied and American naval forces. Finland’s earlier seizure of the rail line drew international protest.
A report from Admiral Shasty and Secretary Daniels states a seaplane powered by the Liberty motor showed superior buoyant load carrying qualities than the best European types in European waters. The July dispatch highlights the propulsion and performance of the Liberty engine aboard the seaplane.
An official Moscow telegram says the Bolshevik government surrendered part of the Russian Black Sea Fleet to Germany after Sebastopol fell. The remainder of the fleet fled to Novo-Noxiynsk and was scuttled by its crews. Germany promises not to use the ships and to return them after peace.
Fourteen destroyers will be launched from American yards on July 4. These ships will form the navy's share of tonnage to celebrate Independence Day, with additional Bagie boats contributing to the festivities.
Columbus streetcar workers face an imminent end to a strike that began yesterday as Mayor George J. Karl received a telegram from the national war labor board directing the union to return to work immediately. The board urged quick, peaceful settlement of differences with the company.
Forty people died and several were injured when a building collapsed in Sioux City on a hot July afternoon. Rescue workers reported seven missing as figures were revised. The incident involved the Ruff Drug Co building and related fire damage.
The Appropriations Committee reported to the House a new urgent deficit appropriation totaling 926 million 504 thousand dollars for the military establishment and 50 million dollars for additional war labor housing.
President Wilson urged Congress to empower the government to seize and run the nation’s telegraph and telephone systems as a strike loomed by Western Union operators. Congress and the attorney general were cited as uncertain on existing authority to act without new action.
An official Rome dispatch reports Italian and French forces taking Mont Valhalla on the Asiago plateau and capturing 1500 Austrian prisoners.
Army releases casualty list listing five soldiers killed in action and twenty six wounded. No Ohio names are included in today’s report from Washington.
German troops occupy Tiflis the Caucasus capital and largest city. An Austro German prisoner organization has begun under German control.
An Exchange Dispatch from Moscow dated June 29 reports Grand Duke Michael issuing a manifesto. He declares it his duty to restore and regenerate the Russian people and calls upon the populace to overthrow the present government.
The crew of the American steamer Californian, sunk near the French coast, has landed at a French port. The Navy Department said this is the first word since earlier reports that she struck a mine or was hit by a sine.
A group of manufacturers plans to challenge the Justice Department stance on paying fees or commissions in government contract negotiations. The article notes ongoing operations by commission agents in Washington and planned store arrests, with details to be announced by the department.
Associated Press report from Basel says five people were killed and 14 injured in Mennheim Germany on Saturday morning when holes were dropped by allied aviators.
Allied air and ground operations surge along the Franco Belgian front with French and British forces probing German lines from Ypres to Rheims. French troops gain ground near Belleau Wood and Soissons while taking prisoners and equipment. British actions above the Somme river yield prisoners and machine guns. Heavy fighting expected to resume on the western front.
Eugene V. Debs, leader of American Socialists, was arrested in Cleveland on July 1 on ten counts for violating the espionage act in a Canton state convention speech. Bond set at 10000. trial date July 20. He was released after posting bond at the Bohemian Gardens.
A German submarine that sank the American transport President Lincoln was captured. Lieutenant B. V. Isaace, a U S Navy officer captured when the liner went down, sent a telegram via the Red Cross confirming the capture and safety, with details of the pursuers.
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