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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1919
Page
3
In Washington amid a brutal heat wave many blocks lacked ice yesterday. Stores, hotels, and restaurants reported minimal to no supply, with hundreds of customers getting only half their usual amount. Dealers and ice wagon drivers cited a severe shortage and called for government action and employer pooling to ease distribution.
Copenhagen dispatch reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg declares responsibility for a German failure and asks President Ebert to inform the people. He arrived at Hanover and telegraphed a message claiming the signing of the peace treaty justifies dearmament as action.
Fragmentary excerpt cites a speaker addressing Germans and governments about proclamations and orders issued since August 29, 1916. The text references responsibility for decisions and appeals for backing from the German populace and authorities amid wartime governance.
Special cable from London reports Gen Sir John Monash at the American Clubs Independence Day dinner recalling planning for the Battle of Hamel on July 4 last year. He aimed to field 2060 American soldiers beside British and Australian troops, a plan trimmed to 1000 then expanded at the last minute, establishing an enduring alliance as the Americans and Australians became “blood brothers.”
Yesterday two motorcyclists and three car occupants sustained injuries in separate collisions near Tenthl and streets, Fifteenth and Rhode Island avenues, and at Thir and Pennsylvania. Samuel Morgan and William Barnes were involved, with others including Kellogg, Havrist, Payne, Tuabber, and Cornwell among the injured. Some were treated at Emergency Hospital and Providence Hospital.
The Mount Vernon docked from Brest with 3 756 returning troops including the 413th 14th 44th and 439th motor supply trains the 12d and 74th transportation corps companies and the 327th service battalion. Brig Gen Charles B Wheeler and Vainus McCloakey aboard. Gen McCloskey, Pattgoureh, awarded Croix de Guerre and American Victory Medal with seven stars for major engagements. Also aboard were Os Car Crosby and numerous service battalions and engineer troops. The Leviathan arrived from Brest with 329 troops. Caserta from Warsenes with 97 officers and 1 483 men. Virginia and Huntington returned 3 500+. Huntington hiccup with propeller loss. Virginia engine trouble limited to one propeller. Additional units included Third Corps artillery parks and remount squadrons. Newport News, July 5, ships report mishaps delaying each voyage.
Lima reports a two regiments and police uprising toppled President Pardo. Senor Leguia proclaimed provisional president and vowed a strong government, expansion of armed forces, and foreign investment. Pardo and ministers jailed. Leguia claims 160000 of 200000 votes in recent election and cites a conspiracy to remove him.
Buenos Aires reports a secret senate session requested by the foreign minister after a note from the allied nations invited Argentina to join the League of Nations with two months to respond. The senate reportedly favors joining while cereal dealers petition for more storage and port space to handle exports after the peace treaty with Germany. President Irigoyen sent a bill to spend 25 million on sacks and twine for small farmers, with a cap of 200 hectares per farmer. Argentina also formally recognized the independence of the republic of Pajang.
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