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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
12
The Washington Post outlines carrier and mail subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with yearly and monthly options. Remittance methods, address changes, and advance payment requirements are detailed, along with renewal guidance and expiration labeling.
The front shows German preparations for a major new operation while American forces arrive daily. Allies boast unity and strong cooperation, yet warn Germany strikes beyond the west and seeks to seize resources in Roumania and Russia. A broad, cautionary view urges wartime restraint in boasts until victory is secured.
A Pharmaceutical Era review debunks German dominance in chemistry over four years of propaganda. It cites British American French Italian and Swedish scientists as the true leaders, noting Germany’s habit of borrowing ideas and overstating achievements while Americans expand the dye industry and radium is credited to a Frenchwoman. The Post Office notes soldiers’ mail handling, urging civilians to avoid wasting letters.
In the Adriatic a wave of naval activity hints at broader operations. Italian and Austrian fleets clash near the Piave delta while commanders Riccio and a destroyer flotilla strike and drive off Austrian forces. A successful sea push could expose Trieste to Ulster action and spark Slav Austrian revolts, reshaping the Adriatic front.
A coastal column humorously recalls George Bernard Shaw refusing a Fourth of July American message. The piece mocks liberty, independence, and Shaw's contrarian stance while lampooning wartime rhetoric, Nebuchadnezzar, Kultur, and figures like Herbert Hoover. It blends satire on national sentiment, cultural IDs, and wartime print culture with breezy social commentary.
The Bishop Charles Gore of Oxford, a radical churchman and chancellor of the Order of the Garter, is cleared to visit America within days. Known for social reform inclinations and anti war animal prayers, Gore aims to influence Birmingham origins to Oxford leadership, with ties to Lord Salisbury and King George V.
Met at noon and adjourned at 5 27 p m after two hours of debate over the interstate commerce wire control resolution. A quorum dispute arose as a fight led by Senator Penrone. Several measures passed and sent to the House, including a sinking fund repeal bill, Wilmington customs salary rise, and Greece injury payment. Roosevelt Nobel funds return approved for war relief. Oath given to Christie Benet. Deficiency bill signed. 995 million. War prohibition compromise okayed. Minimum wage board debate. administration water power bill set for consideration. Navy funding and war revenue bill planning discussed. Jewelers and publishing groups to testify on zone postage repeal.
Messages to President Wilson from Poincare King Albert King Emanuel King Alexander President Menocal Premier Venizelos praised the United States for world freedom and united allied aims in the war. Wilson replies stressed allied unity and the US selfless war goals.
Army orders list officers proceeding to various posts and a seven day leave of absence granted to First Lieut. J. A. DuBois. Capt. J. P. Bell and others from this city are assigned to Camp MacArthur and Camp Lee with Lieuts. Ruddy Behr Sanford Chilton Church Heller among those noted.
United States Treasury figures are listed with large numbers and decimals in a terse ledger style. The fragment shows several totals and sub totals including 4 673 T33 37, 226 802 176 78, 286 802 176 78, and 188 630 693 30, indicating a financial record snapshot.
The fuel administration warns against wasteful use of gasoline and urges strict conservation as stocks grow and demand rises. It notes widespread careless handling in garages and stations and promises enforced conservation if shortages arise.
An Argentine diplomatic mission led by Ambassador Naon arrived at an Atlantic port today aboard a British dreadnought accompanied by a flotilla of American planes and a dirigible. Officials welcomed the visitors as Naon returns to Washington to press improved financial and commercial ties. Buenos Aires dispatches say he will seek a loan of 406 million dollars and offer Argentina's resources in exchange for manufactured goods.
The War Department announced a surge in soldiers dependents allotments from 10 000 at war start to 00 000 now. Central disbursing division handled 5 000 000 in May. About 80 000 commissioned officers are allotting 1 000 000 monthly. Nearly 50 000 000 in Liberty bonds of the second loan will be turned over to the army in August.
Amsterdam dispatch notes continued Turco Bulgarian dispute over territories taken from Roumania after the peace with the central powers. In Constantinople, German press and Sabah quote and question how Germany will influence Bulgaria and Sofia. Unclear prospects for restraint as Von Kuehlmann backs Turkish stance.
The Treasury Department released figures showing the United States furnished 2,114,000,090 to its allies to defeat the Germans. Russia received 897,600,000, Great Britain 1,165,000,000, France 650,000,000, Italy 176,060,000, Belgium 35,000,090, and Serbia 1,500,069.
The United States Shipping Board announced a protective coating to extend concrete ships durability. BR. J. Wig, chief of the concrete ship division, said engineers are enthusiastic about concrete vessels lasting several years longer with protection. He noted seawater tests support extended use and predicted concrete ships may become as permanent as steel.
A collection of remarks from notable guests on U S politics in 1920. Warren R Given argues against a third presidential term, praises President Wilson, and notes Western sentiment. Others discuss aeroplane progress, Australia U S trade, and crime trends postwar, including prisoner labor ideas for war effort.
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