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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1917
Page
8
A London dispatch reports German cruelties in Belgium as 587 deported Belgians, including 62 who died in Germany, face fines and harassment. Mons and Jemappes towns are fined for supposed misdeeds while Bolsheviklike discipline spreads. Explosive coal bombs planned for American steamers prompt warnings to guard coal shipments and railcar security.
The Kentucky court of appeals dissolved a temporary injunction against Courier Journal Louisville Times owners and related Haldeman defendants. It upheld action against a 1912 private agreement naming Bruce Haldeman as president and business manager, ruling it invalid and not governing future corporate officer actions or elections. Henry Watterson supported the lower court view against the private agreement.
A historical table lists nations at war with Prussia and allies starting in 1914 and 1915, showing entry dates and populations for Serbia Russia France Belgium Britain Montenegro Japan Italy San Marino and others, with notes on changing alliances and a tally of totals.
New York July 29 Washington B Vanderlip a mining engineer argues a plan to solve the U boat menace by blocking the Straits of Gibraltar Otranto and the Dardanelles with nets diverting freight to western ports. He calls for steel ships faster rails and more locomotives and says Japan will supply a merchant fleet while food can be landed in France and moved to Calais and Dover within 90 days.
Lexington dated report says George Majors alias Frank Irvine confessed to being hired by the German army figure Capt Cutts. Majors, jailed in Paris Kentucky, allegedly traveled twice overseas with Cutts supplying information on American affairs. He attempted escape last night and was moved for safekeeping.
Eight men confirmed dead and sixty trapped as a forest fire swept Spruce River valley near Fernie British Columbia. Rescue teams battled a wide blaze threatening Elk Lumber Company camps. one survivor Nick Muscovich found alive but blinded.
Cambridge, July 27 Harvard College Observatory announced by Prof W Adams and Prof George Whitehey that a new star, the fifth such discovery in five years, has been found in the outer spiral nebula Drever Wo 6,248. The star is estimated at fourteenth magnitude, located 1045 seconds south and 37 seconds west of the nucleus.
The Associated Press notes daily reconnaissances by both sides along the Western Front signal rising tension despite infantry inactivity. Artillery duels grow in volume, with heavy shelling at Nieuport, Vimy, Lens, and Armentieres as both sides trade fiery exchanges.
Robert L. Dungan a 25 year old watchman at Purity Bottle Company plant 1339 South Capitol Street reported to police last night he was wounded by an unidentified intruder on the third floor of the bottle factory. He was treated at Casualty Hospital and is at home. Maj. Raymond Pullman ordered a thorough probe of the shooting.
Frederick Tru bee Davison son of Henry P. Davison chairman of the American Red Cross war council was seriously injured when a hydro airplane plunged from 400 feet into Huntington Bay off Long Island. He was testing to qualify as a pilot in the US aviation corps and had reached 6000 feet before the spiral descent. Rescuers aboard The Shuttle freed him, and he was revived and taken to Peacock Point. Harry Davison flew to the home ahead of the injured man in an automobile.
A Treasury Department communication from F Z H von Engelken president of the Federal Land Bank of Columbia South Carolina criticizes farmers for low subscription to the liberty loan. He says farmers are not short of funds or willingness but remain at the bottom of the list and urges every tiller of the soil to buy a liberty bond when the next issue is decided. He levels severe criticisms of the farming community and calls for stronger participation.
New York July 29 James W Gerard resumes legal practice at Bowers and Gerard returning to the firm where he began his career after twelve years on the supreme court bench and in diplomacy. He formerly served as ambassador to Germany and is now the junior member of the Bowers & Gerard partnership, a firm linked to his grandfather James Wott Gerard.
Officials investigate deliberate switch opening on a northbound Washington Virginia Railway train at Alexandria. The motor car and trailer with about 80 passengers left Mont Vernon at 6 10 PM and struck an ape switch, damaging a freight car. Conductor Frank Smith and Motorman Frank Travers reported the incident and an iron wedge and grass were used to keep the switch open.
Special to The Washington Post. The headless body of A Warfield Rieman, a Troop A member, was found in woods off Pimlico boulevard. His head and pistol lay nearby. Decomposition and buzzards suggested murder, but relatives say he died by his own action after becoming despondent over bank job and service transfer. He came from a prominent Maryland family. his mother lives on the Eastern Shore.
The third party of German diplomats and families, 31 people led by Consul J. Merklinghaus of Changsha, arrive en route to Berlin. They will transfer to Swiss officials in San Francisco for travel to New York. All have served in China the past five years, no prior leave from posts. United States secret.
Atlantic City mayor Harry Bacharach collapsed at his desk on Saturday with a complete nervous breakdown after days of overwork. He had directed the city to a war footing and was noted as the first mayor here to complete a War census and to secure a general war list for the government.
A sermon by Rev D H Martin warned drafted men will reveal physical and moral strength as exemption boards meet. He urged patriotic duty and argued aliens should be drafted. Other pastors spoke on spiritual themes and wartime resolve in Washington churches. Ian Hay column notes America and Britain united for victory.
The article argues that America joins the war to help make the world safe for democracy. It foresees a joint burden on Britain and the United States to end the conflict, notes rationally improved Anglo-American relations, and celebrates unity with France as the war progresses toward victory.
The American Museum of Natural History reports a vast set of Yunan province specimens gathered by the Asian zoological expedition led by Roy Co. Andrews. The party, first white observers in the explored area, collected 2 100 mammal skeletons 8 000 feet of motion picture film and numerous photographs from the Tibetan region and Burma frontier.
Brig. Gen. Farr Barber, commanding New Jersey troops and First brigade of infantry, has assumed command of the Twenty-ninth tactical army division. The East Department at Governors Island issued orders elevating the senior brigadier general to lead the division of state troops from New Jersey and allied forces from Vietware, Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia. Headquar ters will stay here until the division concentrates at Anniston, Alabama, with about 25,000 troops.
Philadelphia July 29 James E Len non president of select council replies to Secretary Daniels charges saying Philadelphia was not a wide open town and vice was not as alleged The vice hearings collapsed with only 2 of 42 defendants held Daniels may take action and businessmen may protest damage to South Philadelphia business.
A Berlin gang passed thousands of forged bread cards to consumers despite precautions. One member’s arrest led police to a printing office where 29 000 cards were seized. Fourteen men and four women were arrested. about 80 000 forged cards had been sold in six weeks at 76 cents to 2 marks each.
Dr Michaelis cites Russian bargaining over Constantinople and_Russian blood in France’s fight as he defends Germany’s defensive war. He accuses Ribot and French leaders of seeking conquest and delaying peace by pushing a buffer state idea while Italy gains. The chancellor asserts German justice and resolve against Allied ambitions.
Emperor William I amends telegram from Berlin praising Field Marshal von Hindenburg. He recalls the Galicia advance and praising the western armies for repelling the enemy with tenacious perseverance. He honors the brave troops in Flanders enduring weeks of heavy artillery fire and awaiting the future.
London, July 29. Sir Edward H. Carson, British war cabinet member, predicts Russia will rejoin the Entente and the United States will supply overwhelming material aid to end Allied doubts about victory. He cites the Russian revolution and US entry as decisive, pledging to see the war through to make the world safe for democracy.
An order posted at the training camp in Plattsburgh New York on July 29 prohibits releasing to the press or public the identities of certain officers and commissions. The document notes that the names will be published at Washington and lists several names including Benny Leonard and Dobone Torden, with references to First New York and a New England regiment.
In a packed St. Patrick section NY cathedral, the 69th Irish Catholic regiment, led by Father Duffy and Rector Rev Lavelle, returned from the pews to the aisle as Cardinal Farley’s delegate blessed them. Father Duffy urged duty and hoped America would safeguard Ireland’s rights at peace. The Mass closed with The Star Spangled Banner and Columbia.
Paris July 29 Francia B Sayre arrived to lead YMCA camp work for the American army. She expects 36 trained secretaries from the United States to assist in establishing YMCA centers at the training camp, ports of debarkation, and other military bases. More than a score are already in the field with troops and at ports guiding center construction. Sayre and Louis A Crossett, WWC representatives, returned to Paris after five days visiting British YMCA centers behind the front.
Halifax reports the steam ship Heathcote of 2245 tons gross, owned by Dominion Iron and Steel, sank after a collision with a Dutch steamship in the Gulf of St Lawrence. The Dutch vessel rescued the crew with minor damage. Also announced is the foundering of the British schooner F G French from Barbados, with the crew saved.
A fragmented report notes Norway fearing German power as tensions rise with Kaiser Wilhelm’s forces. Officials speak of naval threats and limited options for response amid Atlantic distances.
An article from Die Post of Berlin, published in Mexico City, argues Mexico cannot yet join the central powers. It urges timely alignment to aid the Polat Commer and the wider war effort, noting potential consequences for global diplomacy.
A fragmented notice reports soldiers from the Hatcarse and Engre s gathering at Memorial Church for a service each Sunday night through September, with plans for group aerials and a forthcoming verment.
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