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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1918
Page
1
A New York to Porto Rico steamer carrying 120 passengers and 130 crew was sunk by a German U-boat about 125 miles southeast of Sandy Hook on Sunday. The disaster follows reports of ships destroyed by a submarine campaign in the Atlantic waters.
Letters read at a Chicago trial reveal plans to press mine operators for drastic wage demands. The proceedings show workers seeking two dollars per day as the lowest wage, signaling broad labor pressure amid ongoing disputes.
Reports say six American vessels were sunk or damaged by German submarines near the Eastern coast, with the only ship of military value, the Herbert L Pratt, lost. Navy officials note no mobilization of forces from abroad and patrols tighten as crews report enemy activity along the coast.
Nine American ships were sunk by German submarines off the north Atlantic since May 25. The largest loss was the Carolina of 8000 tons with 220 passengers and 120 crew, crews rescued, but some survivors unaccounted. Other victims include the Herbert J Pratt, Winneconne, six schooners led by Hauppauge, and the Midward H H Cole. Survivors say the U boat allowed lifeboats and often kept some prisoners before rescue.
Washington June 3 Supreme Court declined to review judgments awarding J Nayes receiver of the Washington Alaska Bank Fairbanks Alaska $297000 for losses by J F Jee non and five former officers. The court also left intact a $12600 judgment against RB Weed former cashier as the bank failed in 1911.
Washington reports that petroleum asphalt or tar products for road construction and maintenance will be delivered only after approval by a special committee of the fuel administration. State highway departments first screen applications, then forward to the federal agency for a final determination.
Indianapolis June 3 4 Former vice president Charles W Fairbanks has slipped into a coma and is sinking rapidly after weeks of illness at his home Doctors say there is practically no chance for him to rally Dr J A McDonald leads the medical team and reports his condition worsened this evening as he nears death
Summary of weather conditions for the 24 hours ending 6 a.m. yesterday. Maximum 36 degrees, minimum 55 degrees, temperature at 6 p.m. 7 degrees. Northwestern winds with cloudy skies and no measured precipitation.
The item notes that American flags were not to be shown at any headquarters. A quoted line insists it will not fly, reflecting a stance against flag displays.
Government witnesses testified in a Chicago trial that the IWW aimed for a two hour work day with six dollar wages, seeking to widen a war era strike in Arizona copper mines. They described speeches by Grover Perry and H J Kane, the IWW’s large membership, and threats to shut all industries if demands were not met.
Lieut Sumner Sewall of Bath Maine shot down an enemy two seated airplane inside American lines northwest of Toul after a thrilling engagement with six German and three American planes. Bewall closed in from 5000 to 206 meters and brought the German down. relics of the aircraft were displayed in Toul square. Three additional German planes were driven off in other flights that day.
Four rear admirals lead U S naval operations in Europe under Vice Admiral Sims. Niblack commands the southern area, Rodman directs battleships, Duna handles special duties, and Wilson serves in France. The article notes these leaders supervise convoying scouting and U boat hunting for Uncle Sam.
U S warships including destroyers and submarine chasers patrol from Maine to Florida after a German submarine attack on American ships. Hydro planes and air fleets vigilantly search coastal waters while foreign aviators and students volunteer. more than a hundred aircraft take part in scout duties. The Mohawk steamer's safety concerns disturb Clyde Line officials as signals and patrols continue.
William B Kindle, joint founder of the famous BSkindle’s hotel at Maidenhead, is dead at the age of years. His death ends a noted era for the Dowd London hotel community and a well known figure among Americans.
The Arizona legislature, in a special session, curtails the governor’s appointment power by requiring county supervisor consent for appointees. The House advances a bill extending franchise to citizens in military service, while war measures and civil rights protections for soldiers await final action.
A naval report says destroyers and two planes captured the Ushoat, after two days of hovering sunder the sea off an Atlantic port. The Willan Rockefeller sank earlier, with patrols watching the area for the submarine.
June 7 reports say the tank steamer Herbert De Bruit was sunk by a German submarine off Henlopen Delaware. One of 38 crewmen died, others landed at Lewes. Secretary Daniels said six vessels were sunk, including the steamship Carolina with 206 passengers, last heard in distress Sunday. Other vessels Pratt Jacob Haskell Isabel B Wiley Hattie Dunn Edward W. Cole also went down with all hands saved except one from Pratt.
With the French Army in France the Allied troops sense the enemy has nearly exhausted his offensive. Ground is given up only when officers deem it useless and actions occur on a more equal footing. Reinforcements lift morale as Sunday’s attacks drive large forces along the Villers Cotteret forest border, making villages near vital for future moves.
A Royal Naval dispatch reports that twelve fishing vessels were sunk by a German submarine near the coast at morning tide. The order to abandon ships sent crews to lifeboats, and the submarines then shelled the vessels, destroying gear but causing no loss of life.
New Bedford sees 15 000 textile workers idle as a general strike halts production. The textile council sought a 26 percent wage rise, while manufacturers offered 15 percent after initial demands. Government contract work accounts for about a quarter of output. A separate note reports defense to change of venue in William G O Russell murder case in Texas.
German daily statement reports fresh French units entering battle to refill exhausted corps. They claim gains at Chadun and Villers Cotterets area, repulsed attacks north of the Aisne, and heavy air losses with 31 aircraft shot down.
German troops renewed assaults between the Oise and the Aisne with fresh units but were repelled by French and British lines. Allied forces recaptured positions at Paverolles and Mount Chott while preserving gains north of Champtla and near Moeuln-Souh-Touvent amid heavy fighting and high losses.
London dispatch notes that for the first time since Monday the enemy made no ground during the day while French defenses along the Marne hold near Chateau Thierry and Verneuil. Attacks and counterattacks continued along the front with intermittent gains on both sides.
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