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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1918
Page
6
The piece reports on factional shifts with Von Hintzer and Von Ruehlmann in turmoil. It notes public doubt in Kuehlmann’s retirement and the army’s role, mentioning Hertling and reactions across newspapers and political camps.
The obituary notices list Deaconess Mary Tler of St Mary’s Episcopal Church and Margaret Donovan among the deceased. Details reference a July 11 1918 mass at Springwood and a private service for the late Shard and Mary iri Foca fren residence, with burial or memorials noted in local churches.
State Von Reventlow asserts Von Kuehlmann remained unable to deliver results, while Berliner Neueste Wachrichten and Hamburger Fremdblatt praise the retirement as timely. Deutsche Zeitung notes long-planned resignation amid threat to Bethmann Hollweg policy, and Hertling says foreign policy unchanged despite Wilson and Balfour pressures. Poincare toured front-line troops along the Marne and Aisne front.
In a French harbor an American base port thrives with docks four acres driven by seven berths, rail lines, and vast warehousing. Negro stevedores unload ships under white officers, banding with Southern roots, singing as cranes lift gear and locomotives. the scene reflects a bustling American war effort inland from the Atlantic.
Special to The Washington Post from Chicago reports the fate of James C King’s $2,000,000 estate hinges on the cross-bar of the letter t in a contested will. Mrs Addison S Melvin seeks probate of a second will via Underwood typewriter expert testimony, arguing alterations cast doubt on its authenticity. The case contrasts a will favoring a Chicago home with the widow’s claim under mysterious circumstances surrounding her death.
Leftover vegetables from a meatless day are shaped into croquettes with sage salt and pepper. A thick cream sauce blends with two tablespoons of Al Sauce, poured over and fried in hot butter substitute. The result earns high praise for their French chef level flavor.
London reports the Commons debated a six member committee’s plan to curb enemy aliens. Key steps include winding up German banks and restricting name changes without Home Office license. The proposal supports immediate internment of all male enemy aliens over 18 and repatriation of all female enemy aliens, with potential retroactive effects.
British air forces in France report sustained dominance with high victory counts, superior bombing accuracy, and expanded operations east of the lines. A captain named X. and other pilots engage German fighters, destroying several aircraft while our formations press farther into enemy territory.
Pershing notes quiet day as troops hold positions. Paris reports five prisoners and one machine gun captured in a reconnaissance near Russiares. Italian gains at Kosnitza crest and Tomorica valley. 250 Austrian prisoners taken. British bombings hit Struma depots. French gains near Retz with 50 prisoners. Haig says small prisoner gains near Ypres and deeper advance by Australians near Ccris with dozens of captives. Albanian defense organized. Vol voli. Berlin says modest fighting north of Bethune and actions near Aisne Marne. five American planes captured by German forces.
Narratives tell of pilots engaging enemy scouts at high altitude. Capt X and Capt K account for multiple kills, including wings shot off and flames as they maneuver above and behind targets. One patrol leader defeats several enemies before returning home, illustrating the Royal Air Force’s tireless effort and perilous sorties.
British and American officials debate submarine production and tactics as Geddes asserts a decisive turn in favor of the blockade. The United States weighs whether persistent vigilance can sustain war aims amid unclear German output. Swift & Company reports fresh beef prices in Washington for the week ending July 6, 1918.
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