06 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1918
Page
1
The ship Covington sunk in a hostile sea area while returning home. All officers and crew saved after the torpedo strike. Six men land at a French port seeking safety and assistance.
The U S army transport Covington, formerly Hamburg American liner Cincinnati, was torpedoed at 9 17 pm while convoyed by American destroyers. Six crewmen are missing. the ship sank next day as salvaging attempts failed. Vessels searched for the missing and the navy reported no serious injuries among those landed at a French port.
Denver Colorado July 1 New Mexico Saturday and Sunday generally fair with showers in the north portion Saturday Warmer in the north central portion Saturday Arizona Saturday and Sunday generally fair with showers in the north portion Saturday No significant change in temperature expected
A local weather brief reports yesterday’s conditions with a minimum of 5 degrees, a low around 28, and a high near 77 by 6 PM. Southeast winds were noted with partly cloudy skies and about 0.15 inches of precipitation.
In northern France near Amiens and along the Avre and Somme rivers both sides continue harassing operations. Hamel is reported lost to German forces as fighting persists on the Western Front amid shifting lines and bombardments.
Italian troops press along the Piave taking prisoners and capturing artillery and machine guns. Allied forces, including Australians and Americans, drive Germans from Hamel and surrounding woods near the Somme while French advances near Soissons strengthen positions. Finland is reported to be preparing to declare war on Entente. German pressure and coastal actions near Kola add to the tense war picture. rumors of Turkish royal unrest and South African unrest also surface.
A fire damaged the Herculers Powder plant at Kenville New Jersey this afternoon. Officials say no employees were killed or injured and investigators suspect a cigarette spark started the blaze. Strong winds pushed flames away from nearby structures.
President Carranza issues a formal message to President Woodrow Wilson and the American people expressing hopes for lasting peace and justice across continents. The note, released on July 6, presents cordial greetings and wishes for U S prosperity.
The War Department announced seven more army officers and a sergeant prisoner in German camps. Capt. John F. Nardesty and Lieuts William Gordon Robert Harrison Jeffrey Thomas Kern James Quigley Abraham Straus Harold Moodrich Joseph Stonina are listed with capture dates ranging March 1918 to April 1918 at locations including Coignies Lempire Louverval St Emilie Betigny Ramier and near Betigny. An entry notes a discrepancy for Lieut Abraham Strauss of Cleveland versus a New York City address.
The Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered Alaska to provide 200 white selective service registrants for mobilization to Fort William Seward, Haines, as soon as they can be mobilized.
New York July 5. George Taylor, president of American Railway Express company, announced a nationwide wage increase for all express company employees dating from July. The company took over the express business on July 1 on all U S railroads.
The American Red Cross forms a special commission to take charge of relief for American prisoners of war and civilians in central powers hands. Joseph Pinomick of Scranton is named chairman with deputies from Boston and Waltham. Headquarters will be in Berne with staff from Brookline San Francisco and others.
A Pekin to Peoria river excursion steamer on the Illinois River capsized near Wesley City. Between 500 and 600 passengers were aboard. hundreds are believed drowned or saved as rescuers rush to pull survivors from the wrecked vessel. Eyewitness Pauline Bineuil described the chaos and acts of heroism as the crowd plunged into the river and boats coordinated rescue efforts.
The Virgin Islands move to prohibit liquor under government orders with enforcement starting July 4. Local legislators expect possible revisions after the war and express readiness to adapt policies as needed.
The Vienna dispatch quotes Emperor Charles of Austria greeting the new sultan of Turkey. He praises the brave armies and steadfast peoples that strengthen the alliance with Germany and Bulgaria. He calls the old reign's wisdom and ideas a path toward victory and prosperity for the Ottoman Empire.
On July 5 in New York the American Defense Society awarded Lieut Brice J. Ware of the U S Navy its medal of honor for coolness and technical skill under great personal danger. Ware sank a German submarine on April 19 1917 while commanding the gun crew of the steam ship Mongolia near Hrukhwa tera.
About 1000 Western Union Telegraph Co employees announce in resolutions to President Wilson that they do not recognize Sylvester Konenkamp as their leader and refuse to join a strike planned for July 8. The signers say the C T A has no office representation and express support for wartime efforts.
Senators Norris and Gore from wheat producing states pressed to raise the government minimum price to $2.56 by blocking emergency appropriation votes. They demanded action on the wheat price amendment before advancing the agricultural appropriations bill.
Treasury reports to the Senate detail war profit data requested by Senator Rorah of Idaho. The document notes incomplete data and withheld names, but reveals capital and profit increases across sectors including dairy, banks, contractors, flour mills, clothing, chemicals, and meat packing, with several percentages reaching over 200 percent.
A July 4 House Record notes President Wilson’s Mount Vernon address as inserted in the report. Representative Gillett praised the speech calling the president an ideal spokesman for the American people.
Washington reports indicate shipyards launched eighty two vessels on July Fourth with 474,404 deadweight tons prepared to go overboard while eleven others faced delays from river freshets. Deliveries for July and August are expected to rise sharply as engines reach wooden hulks delayed by prior shortages.
General Pershing reported continued Allied patrols in Picardy and the Chateau Thierry region. American and British forces fought raids near Cantigny and D'Aspach while air power, artillery, and rifle fire restrained German counter measures. several prisoners were taken and the July 2–4 actions included heavy bombardment and aerial activity.
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