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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1918
Page
5
The report notes German praise for Gen Foch as Col Richard Gaedke hails his maneuvers and a revived Allied offensive. It asserts the American aid boosted French efforts, claims Foch’s offensive stalled after day three, and argues the Marne line holds with ground contested and no decisive shift.
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Prosecution rests as Mrs John P Werres testifies detailing her husband’s death in the woods near Alexandria. Charles F Gamble faces murder charges with defense likely to argue a violent quarrel led to Werres’ death, testimony highlighting a Panama hat and a torn arm sleeve near the body.
Washington observes Serbia Day with a large open air gathering on the Ellipse tomorrow. The Serbian Minister expected to attend. War Camp Community Service sponsors the events with music by the Warine Band and a chorus led by Prof Peter Dykema. Rev E Hez Swem to preach morning and evening services with inviting notices to enlisted men.
Baltimore July 26 Mrs Josephine F Bushman was granted an absolute divorce from Francis X Bushman the moving picture star. Alimony of 40900, custody of five children, annual allowance 4000 for their support, and 3000 for her attorneys fees were awarded. Bushman to provide for education, medical care, and clothing. Children to live with their father for 40 weeks each year. Cruelty and neglect cited. affidavit alleges Bushman registered at a Newark road house with a woman described as a co respondent, name not disclosed.
New York July 26 Twenty one persons were indicted by a Federal grand jury on charges of theft and conspiracy to embezzle government property in a scheme to skim surplus beef consigned to the army. Defendants include purchasing agents and truck drivers. Bail ranged from $1000 to $10,000 as they face specific acts alleged April 29 and May 24.
In Groveton July 26 amid war worries Lee Gordon a local figure fatally harmed his son Edwin with an axe and likely gravely injured another son John. Gordon, aged 15, suffered delusions that his sons were Germans, and the family tragedy unfolds as authorities investigate.
Special to The Washington Puse Buckhannon W Va July 26 a small pimple near the mouth became infected and caused blood poisoning resulting in the death of Miss Madge Kerr daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Kerr of Buckhannon French Miles 18 oldest son of Mr and Mrs Harmon Miles of Frenchton was instantly killed today by a cave in a coal mine at Adrian
Ten officers walked out over pay, forming a silent protest at 7 AM. City council and police board agreed to reorganize the force with a 12 man roster, a patrol wagon, and a motorcycle for emergencies. Chief to be paid 125 dollars monthly, two sergeants 110, nine privates 100. The move follows two recent pay raises and aims to improve ordinance enforcement. Mrs Agnes Wheatley dies at Alexandria Hospital. funeral at St Marys Church.
J B Wallach age 72 of Germantown and Perrie E Waters supervisor of assessments were injured when Herbert Filer’s car struck Wallach in Rockville while demonstrating license operability. Wallach suffered broken ribs and was taken to a Washington hospital. Waters was only lightly injured.
The report lists local events and personnel including Rev John Alderson Tate of Coward delivering sermons at Avenie Christian Church Richmond and a lecture by Tn John F. McConnell of the State Normal School at Fast Rad ford. It notes the marriage of Minnie Williams and Henry Fiplien Elies Tyrone Day on November 22 and mentions Red Cross activities and regional organizational efforts in Montgomery County.
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