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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1918
Page
6
German forces press the advance as French troops retreat from Longpont and fall back across the Saviere. Pursuit continues toward the Avre and Noye junction with Bourgogne. About 1,000 prisoners taken and Lonpont area reports of heavy engagements persist along the river and surrounding elevations.
The community gathers to honor William C. Hobbh, a longtime resident of Teailaville Maryland. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the service on Friday July 12, 1418 at the local church with burial at nearby cemetery. Pallbearers include local officers and Confederate veterans. contact family for details and to share remembrances.
French forces press the offensive along a three mile front north of Montdidier between Castel and Mailly Rameval securing the village of Castel and Anchin farm. They take 600 prisoners and capture key positions overlooking the Moreuil to Ailly and Rovurel plateau, controlling the Avre Noye corridor and the Paris Amiens rail line. Across the Retz forest frontier, similar operations yield about 1,000 prisoners with modest losses, underscoring the strategy of attacking to defend.
Special cable from the London Times notes the Waacs in France are a large, respected force. They earn praise for discipline, comradeship, and vital clerical, store, and office work that frees men for frontline service. The corps fosters health, morale, and a sense of purpose among recruits, with women from London offices to Glasgow desks joining as equal contributors to the war effort.
Amsterdam reports the Cologne Gazette quotes Lee Bradley, counsel for the American custodian for foreign property, denying ruthless liquidation of American assets in Germany. The paper calls the situation a crying shame as enemy aliens operate lucrative businesses, criticizes relief offered to Wilson, and urges official clarification with both governments.
London July 14 dispatch says at Emperor William's personal request most Prussian Lords agreed not to expel Prince Charles Lichnowsky Germany's ambassador in London who issued a March memorandum criticizing German foreign policy and blaming the government for starting the war
Sudden deaths mark the district notices with July dates 1918. Entries name Luzia Hita infant Jean daughter of Guy W and Laura L Kini Glehmond. O Connell Mat tie O Connell. Paine Anna J wife of Capt John Paige. Stern Beetie Stern mother of Winnie Gertrude Eva Blanche. Warren Elizabeth Arline daughter of Arline and Charles M Warren. Wilibon W H husband of Elizabeth H Willson. Funeral details given for several, with addresses in Washington area and interments at Glenwood Cemetery and nearby grounds.
Amsterdam reports Baron von Dem Bussche Haddenhausen, formerly German foreign affairs under secretary and once Berlin ambassador in Washington, named minister to Norway succeeding Admiral von Hintze. In Moscow, Count von Mirbach’s successor has not been named, following Mirbach's assassination.
London reports the Daily Mail revives a £10,000 prize for the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic in 72 consecutive hours from the United States Canada or Newfoundland to Great Britain or Ireland or reverse. The original prize began in April 1913 and was suspended at the war’s outbreak.
Dutch socialist Troelstra warns Entente against relying on American help and demoralizing effects of central power pressure. He urges the United States to cooperate for a peace by agreement and a future league of nations, while noting American strength and the need to avoid Brest-Litovsk in the west. Reports cite German press suppressing American strength figures and pushing the idea of a slow American mobilization.
Amsterdam dispatch reports a Berlin upper house speech urging Germany to lead in the world. The president quotes Prince von Buelow on Prussia, Germany, and world leadership, blaming England and America for disunion and economic ruin while urging decisive action to win.
Amsterdam reports Gen van der Outen-Sacken and Lieut Gen Baron van Ardenne dispute U S War Secretary Baker figures on American troop strength in Europe. They claim about 600,000 Americans in Europe, with only a minority at the front, casting doubt on Baker's numbers.
Reported shifts show Austrian resolve waning with more surrenders among Slavs weary of mountain campaigning. Retreats threaten to loosen supply lines, as Austrians burn depots and villages they abandon, with southern Albania position said to be seriously compromised and possible northern retreat freeing western Macedonia to Adriatic communications.
Italian outpost near Monte Cornone reported Austrian movements toward the Brenta gorge. Italian infantry charged with bayonet, disrupted the enemy's converging plan, forced a retreat to their lines in disorder, and captured two subalterns and 64 men.
London reports British air forces destroyed twelve enemy airplanes and drove four down, with three of our machines missing. Reconnaissance activity persisted as our airmen dropped four and a half tons of bombs during the day. Night operations on July 13 14 dropped over 1100 bombs totaling 19 tons on enemy camps trains and billets, with all night fliers returning safely.
In Libau Zeitung a German official notice claims Baltic youths are now eligible for officer commissions in the German army. American policy analysis is summarized criticizing the U S ability to field a large, well-equipped force and transport it. Osten-Sacken notes advise Americans to stay home if they cannot match Russia’s early army, with a warning that France may be grateful if America avoids further destruction.
General Pershing notes no important combats for American sectors. French and British actions include raids near Doiran and in Champagne. Albania reports progress with French advances against Hill 50 and Marta, and Gramshi secured. Night on other fronts was calm.
Haig’s headquarters report says English troops advanced east of Dickebusch Lake capturing over 260 prisoners with rest of front quiet. Locre raid driven off. hostile artillery active near Albert Kemmel Hill and Ypres. British artillery at several points. Rome says artillery actions intensified from Valarsa to Asiago plateau. enemy patrols repulsed. three enemy aircraft downed. Berlin notes lively artillery on Avre front. local engagements near Vitlera-Cotterets. French coast raid attacks repulsed. night bombing on railways near Dunkirk Abbeville Lillers St Pol Doullens Crepy en Vauois and Villers-Catterets.
A London Times report notes Norwegian shipowners criticize American delays in honoring requisition contracts. They allege harsh treatment, seizure risks, and unfair conditions in U S policy, urging settlement through the government to secure compensation and a fair price for about 167,000 tons under 28 steamship contracts and related sailing vessels.
Chicago reports that war gardens reduce weeds and ease hay fever as per the city health department. The plan links weed reduction from home and community plots to decreased pollen exposure and fewer symptoms for sufferers.
A humorous kitchen tale about a near shortage of chicken and Aunt Elizabeth’s expectations. The narrator improvises a grand chicken a la king using mushrooms red pepper and a splash of Al Sauce for a Parisian flavor. The story ends with grateful relief and a quirky culinary twist.
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