Five Giant German U Boats Sink Vessels in Atlantic Raid
German U boats sink at least 12 ships in an Atlantic coast raid as the United States faces intensified submarine warfare. The steamer City of Columbus with 52 passengers is reported sunk and crew and passengers remain missing. The raid prompts heightened vigilance by the US Navy and supports German threats amid the war.
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Allies Claim German Drive on Aisne Front Is Checked
Allied capitals report the German push on the Aisne front halted with Foch reserves bolstering the defense. Despite repeated assaults, the invaders failed to gain ground and sustained heavy losses. Continuous coverage continued on page 10, column three.
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Surviving Seafarers From Submarine Attacks Arrive
Forty eight survivors from vessels sunk by German U boars land in New York aboard a coastwise steamer. About half had been prisoners aboard submarines for days. They came from the Winnieconnie, Hattie Dunn, and Edna with twelve more from the Hauppauge and Isabel B Wiley believed landed further down the coast.
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City of Columbus Passengers Reported in Boston Anxiety
Boston and nearby residents fear for the steamer City of Columbus bound from Savannah with 52 passengers. The vessel was reported sunk though no details exist yet. The ship was due in Boston yesterday morning after leaving Savannah Friday. Passenger names include Mrs., Misses, and travelers from Boston, Belfast Me, and Montgomery Ala.
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Baseball Results From Yesterday Across Leagues
National League Chicago beat Boston 5 to 3. Pittsburg defeated New York 3 to 2. St. Louis routed Brooklyn 15 to 12 in two innings. Cincinnati Philadelphia game postponed. American League Boston shutout Detroit 5 0. Washington edged Cleveland 3 to 2. Chicago won 9 to 2 over New York. Philadelphia beat St. Louis 2 to 1.
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German submarines sighted off Virginia Capes amid Atlantic coast report
Naval officers reported five German submarines operating along the Atlantic coast with two sighted near the Virginia Capes. Ships listed include the Porto Rico liner Carolina with 200 passengers and 130 crew, the Savannah liner City of Columbus, and several schooners with crews saved or landed.
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Sinking of Twelve American Vessels Off Atlantic Coast
The Associated Press reports twelve American ships sunk by German submarines since May 25 off the north Atlantic coast. The largest loss was the 8000 ton liner Carolina New York and Porto Rico, attacked 125 miles southeast of Sandy Hook. Passengers and crew, total 350, abandoned ship as shells fell. fate unknown but hope remained.
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