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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1918
Page
5
Reveals harsh conditions as German and Allied forces clash along the Flanders front and Marne area. Reports of repulses, prisoner captures, and weather delaying movements. Mention of Am iens sector action and Rouelles plateau control after a heavy day of fighting.
New York reports a grand jury will probe a German spy plot to aid submarine attacks on British bases in England. Silk man Wirbelmer of Paterson was arrested June 10 under a federal aiding an expedition statute after allegedly funding German agents. Sander and Wannenberg, sentenced earlier, pleaded guilty. Bacon and Hastings, reporters, received prison terms.
Rome July 13 Gen Cadorna former commander in chief of Italian armies during Caporetto era is retired with loss of rank and without pay by decree. Generals Parro and Capello also enter obscurity as Diaz, current commander in chief and hero of the Italian front victory, receives honors including the Grand Cordon of the Military Order of Savoy.
Maurice Barres, member of the French Academy, writes to the minister of instruction urging immediate repair of damage from German bombardment at Rheims Cathedral on July 5. He asks for repairs to the entrance caused by high calibre shells so replacements can be planned.
Congress prepared for a summer vacation with the Senate voting to suspend business for three day recesses ending August 24. The House plan faced an obstacle but was expected to pass when it reconvenes. President Wilson endorsed the delay to enact the telegraph resolution as lawmakers head to homes and resorts.
General order from Gen. Pershing commends American forces in France for valor and courage in recent operations. He notes the First Division under Maj. Gen. Bullard and the Second Division under Lt. Gen. Burd faced drastic warfare, earning allied expressions of appreciation for their performance.
A speaker argues Canada Australia and New Zealand deserve equal voice in postwar peace terms. He warns that any peace must be just and durable to benefit this and future generations, noting Germany’s wars expanded its strength and urging an end to militarism.
The United States Fuel Administration issued a rule banning heating and cooking with fuel at private country clubs from December 1 to April 1. Exemptions apply where wood or peat is available without rail transport, and with administrator granted permits. Washington clubs affected include Chevy Chase Banneghburn Kirkside Columbia Washington and Town and Country clubs.
Debate on government control of communications centers on wartime needs and secrecy. Senators from Borah to Watson split on adoption of a resolution. cabinet heads urge action for military necessity while Republicans demand clear war necessity and oppose government ownership.
Captain Vaughan reports 40 persons from the British bark John Murray and the Amwie Larsen marooned on Italden Island after a risky 900 mile voyage from Fanning Island in 123 days. The John Murray sank May 22. The rescuers’ effort included the Larsen crew’s family. Aid is en route from Australia.
Brockton Massachusetts July 13 1600 shoe cutters joined a strike igniting action across 40 factories. The stoppage threatens nearly 18000 workers and could halt major production as union pleas to return to work go unheeded. The scene reflects widespread labor unrest among local shoemakers.
Dispatches from Harbin and Vladivostok recount Horvath’s Siberian bid and Czecho Slovak advances against Bolsheviks. Proclamations pledge to revoke Bolshevik decrees, restore allied treaties, and seek Siberian autonomy amid violent clashes near Glukhov, Chita, and Nikolsk with devastation and executions reported.
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