31 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1918
Page
1
British and American fronts report heavy shelling as Pershing's troops press forward near Fere en Tardenois and Cherges while French advance near Nesses. German counterattacks falter but endure fierce engagements across the Rheims sector with ground won and heavy losses on all sides.
Paris reports describe local fighting on the Ourcq right bank with gains northeast of Fere en Tardenois and in Sergy. In Rheims region German attacks failed near St Euphraise, while British patrols in Morris captured 169 prisoners. American actions near Serg and Crerges hold despite heavy German counterattacks. Brig Gen Charles R Boardman to run for Congress per northern district Republicans.
A compilation of World War I front updates from July reports describes heavy fighting and counterattacks at various sectors. British and Allied raids near Ayette Merris and Albert report prisoners taken. Italian and Balkan fronts note air losses and artillery activity. German communiques claim repulsed Allied assaults along multiple fronts near Rheims and Fere en Tardenois with repeated local attacks driven back.
Telegraphed word from naval gunner John A. Haggerty says Alexander Kerensky former Russian premier is in the United States traveling incognito aboard a recent steamer. Chicago telegram notes Kerensky aboard attacked off the Irish coast with no casualties and no confirmation of arrival in the U S.
Rome dispatch reports Austrians active on the Albanian front against the Franco Italian offensive but failing to gain results. Italians take prisoners and materiel with fighting along the Deval and Semeni sectors as Austrians try to widen positions, held by Italian troops.
A federal grand jury indicted Aubrey W. Vaughan a captain in the army’s quartermaster corps and Felix Gouled a raincoat manufacturer along with lawyer David L Podell for allegedly conspiring to defraud the government in raincoat contract dealings. The charges allege commissions paid to Vaughan and other officers, with Podell involved in forming a New York corporation to conceal payments. The case centers on the War Department supply division and is described as involving many thousands of dollars though exact amounts were not disclosed.
British and French dispatches report heavy fighting along the front with German retreat believed to be constrained to a line near the Crise V Pieteries plateau. Allies push near Rheims and Vesle while Paris journals anticipate a possible crown prince halt and limited future offensives pending fresh German manpower.
Amsterdam reports a new strike at Kalk near Cologne with machine guns used to suppress the movement. Leaders were arrested as police battled crowds in the streets. report notes authorities remained busy as the clash continued.
London July 30 The Daily Telegraph reports the House of Commons will consider a record war credit of 3 5 billion dollars to finance ongoing operations. This surpasses last year’s 2 26 billion dollar appropriation and reflects the needs of continued military effort.
The second battle of the Marne intensifies with fierce French German fighting. American spearhead near Sergy or Vere en Tardenois faces renewed resistance as Baker promises to reveal unit details and March prepares outlining merged army structure.
Army lists show divisional and regimental numbers implying real ranks and wartime status. Gen March’s scheme to amalgamate units suggests promotions by selection for regular officers, with a captain advanced to colonel only for the war and reverting afterward. He favors selection and may announce that regular army promotions will be governed by this method.
Special report from The Times describes a famine gripped Petrograd with cholera spreading amid hunger. Hospitals overflow as many starved residents beg for food while authorities place boiled water stations and plead for relief to avert a deeper epidemic. Population weakness and government traffic issues hinder preventive action as autumn famine looms.
Havana reports the divorce bill enacted by the Cuban legislature became law after the ten day constitutional limit passed without President Menocal signing or vetoing the measure. The official gazette notes the new statute takes effect as published.
A late hour report claims American Ambassador Francis and Entente diplomats were expelled from Archangel by Bolsheviks. Allies feared a Prussian tilt as orders to Soviet forces aimed to prevent stay, with Archangel’s strategic port and supply lines cited amid shifting Russian diplomacy.
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