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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1918
Page
1
Washington July 11 The senate votes 86 to 83 to attach a wartime prohibition rider to the agricultural extension bill clearing the path for nationwide ban on manufacturing and selling intoxicating liquor for the remainder of the war. The house action is expected to follow.
Lieutenant Quentin Roosevelt son of former President Roosevelt flies with American forces on the Marne and shoots down a German airplane near Chateau Thierry. While leading a formation they penetrate German lines about eight miles and return with important intelligence.
The American pilot opened fire as two German planes engaged, a tracer hit sparked a spinning 2,000 yard dive by the nearest foe, the German craft likely crashed. Roosevelt, undamaged, escaped and returned to base with his aircraft intact.
American pursuit planes in squadron formation crossed into German occupied territory north of Chateau Thierry, traveling about ten miles, engaging several German aircraft, gathering information, and observing enemy preparations. They flew over newly constructed German airfields including one believed to host the Richtofen flying circus, at heights near 5,000 yards, with all crews safely returning.
Washington states the rapidly changing Russian situation prevents committing U S military aid. Government plans thus far would risk weakening the western front in France and Belgium and nothing shall detract from that theater.
Lieut De Gramont commander of a squadron of American aviators disappeared recently during a patrolling expedition in Paris. He was a son of a member of the Academy of Science and had previously served with the British armies as an officer interpreter.
Rome and Paris dispatch say Italian and French forces made a wide advance in southern Albania along the Semen and Osuna fronts. Allies seized the To morien valley head, held key positions, and repulsed attacks near Monastir with losses. 210 Austrian prisoners were captured and two enemy airplanes downed.
Report from Vindivestok says a provisional Siberian government has been formed with broad popular support to fight central powers, restore law, avoid foreign intervention, and convene a constituent assembly. It aims to liberate Siberia from Bolsheviks and establish provincial councils and a labor bureau.
In West Hope Ohio a mob of over 200 vigilantes from the League of American Patriots pursued Rev. L B Peters after a flag desecration incident. Five wounded in street fighting as German residents and others seek safety while authorities request troops.
A Times correspondent reports that land distribution and economic control shifts aim to make Siberia the first democratic state in Russia, foretelling it as a forerunner of a great Russia. The new government adopts a white and green flag.
A $30,000,000 fund was set aside by central powers to purchase American newspapers and coordinate propaganda. Investigators allege the fund was created during planning around the Lusitania sinking to enable later unrestricted submarine warfare and curb Allied supply lines. Dr. E. A. Rumety of the New York Mail is cited in the seven months' probe.
A dispatch from Amsterdam reports fifty four nurses and women ambulance workers were killed when bombs dropped by German planes hit an ambulance station at La Panne Belgium. About fifty bombs were dropped in the raid. La Panne lies on the North Sea coast near the front. A separate note from Constantinople says five enemy aircraft bombed the city with no damage.
In France southwest of Soissons the French advance to La Grille farm and Longpont outskirts, with gains near Courcy. Germans prepare to retake high ground east of Amiens and near Villers-Bretonneux. Night clashes occurred, morning bombardments across eight miles from Villers-Brettoneux to the Ancre. Haig notes slight gains near Merrie Flanders while Nieppe Wood remains vital. Artillery duels north of Montdidier and near Chavigny farm continue. Americans hold Catigny sector with quiet Marne area. East Vardar there is activity as Cerna Bend hosts costly German attacks north of Monastir. In South Devon, French with Italians take Casa Guriprere. 210 prisoners captured and material seized. Two enemy planes down.
On July 11 the British attacked German trenches northwest of Merris and gained about 250 yards over a 1200 yard front. German assaults near Villers Brettonneux were preceded by heavy bombardment and were repelled along the line. Villers Brettonneux and the Vuire wood area saw continued German artillery and machine gun fire as they attempted to retake trenches east of the village.
Detroit July 11 The first Ford Eagle submarine chaser recently tested at 45 knots and houses a device to search submarines within 50 miles. Charles Brownell Ford Motor Company advertising manager said boats are built at one per day and the output now includes helmets caissons trucks motors airplanes eagles and tanks.
An American steamship arriving with 85 passengers reported three U-boat attacks early Monday between Cape Henry and Cape Hatteras. A torpedo reportedly passed within a few feet of the vessel.
Washington July 11. Several banks and brokers are under investigation by the alien property custodian to trace the origin and handling of more than $1,000,000 paid the New York Evening Mail. All participants will be asked to testify about the transaction.
Rome reports Emperor William has contracted Spanish flu and returned from the French front. Several kinfolk are ill as the disease spreads in the German army, with other notes on German diplomatic shifts and Hoover urging higher war profits taxes in a Washington letter to Senator Simmons.
A railway station and a nearby farm at St. Paul were captured during the assault. Local authorities investigate the incident and assess the damage to property and transport links. Officials urge calm as security measures are stepped up in the area.
Paris reports July 11 that French troops captured Corcy southwest of Soissons, seizing the railway station chateau and farm of St. Pent to strengthen the line. The update notes heavy bombardment by Germans and British advances south of the Somme.
British forces improved positions south of the Somme east of Villers-Bretonneux last night while German bombardment pounded the British east of Amiens. On the American fronts activity was light today.
United States loans to the allies total 6 091 590 000 with monthly additions near 400 million. Britain has 3 170 000 000 in credits, France 1 765 000 000, Italy 660 000 000, Russia 825 000 000, Belgium 131 800 000, Greece 15 790 000 pounds.
The War Department lists 103 American expeditionary forces casualties: 21 killed in action, 15 died of wounds, 4 from disease, 8 from accident and other causes, 45 severely wounded, 1 wounded slightly, 12 missing, 2 taken prisoner. Five marine casualties are reported: 2 killed in action, 2 died of wounds, 1 wounded severely.
Rome reports General Umberto Fadini commanding the artillery of the Twenty third army corps was killed by an enemy shell while leading a reconnaissance on the Plave. He was noted as a great sportsman and fearless steeplechase rider.
Snow fell for about fifteen minutes in Boulder Colorado marking the town's latest recorded snowfall. In Maryland a Navy fireman Hopper Perrott of Baltimore died from drowning aboard the U S S Louisiana. Chilean cabinet, which resigned July 7, agreed to stay on in office.
A reflective note imagines vision restricted to the past shaping outlook. The fragment hints at perception limits and optimistic interpretation of backward sight as metaphor for memory.
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