Motany Held Prisoners on Board U Boats
Captain Charles E. Holbrook of the Hattie Dunn recounts being sunk by a German submarine on May 25 and held with eight days aboard the sub. Survivors were brought in by an American steamer 25 miles off Barnegat New Jersey at 9 this morning.
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Charles E. Holbrook
Hattie Dunn
Barnegat
N. J
Holbrook
Tenants Harbor
New York
Charleston
Winter Quarter
C. M. Gilmore
Edna
Philadelphia
Santiago
Cuba
Gilmore
Sweeney
Isabel Wiley
Henry Walsh
San Francisco
Walsh
Providence
R. I
Norfolk
Brewer
Cape May
Submarine encounters anchor Atlantic defense reassurance
June 3 Washington The House naval committee heard Secretary Daniels pledge that Atlantic coast defences against submarines are adequate and no recall of warships from the front is needed. He said German tactics aim to frighten Americans into demanding naval recalls.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
Daniels
Atlantic ports shut as submarine activity prompts closures
The Atlantic seaboard ordered closed with ships at a standstill as reports of submarine activity spread. In Boston only the Camden and City of Bangor were permitted to sail, while New York and Portland continued normal operations.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Boston
Camden
Bangor
New York
Portland
Why Live in a Boarding House The Summerfield Way
A live homefurnishing store promotes a credit plan allowing customers to buy furniture as they can pay. It emphasizes affordable paths to a first home with large assortments of quality furnishings and courteous service. The slogan states easy payments through the Summerfield Way.
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Summerfield
Strike Up to Gompers Deliberations Delay Telegraphers’ Walkout
Washington report says S J Konenkamp plans further talks with Samuel Gompers and that no strike will be called before the federation chief's meeting. Rumors say mails already warn locals of a possible strike set for late next week if not recalled. The National War Labor Board failed to resolve Western Union dispute as company rejects board jurisdiction.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
S. J. Konenkamp
Telegraphers’ Union
Samuel Gompers
Federation
Chicago
National War Labor Board
Western Union
Wilson
White House
Government Considered Action Over Telegraph Strike Threat
Reports suggest the government may seize control of telegraph companies if a strike threat disrupts communications. Officials weighed emergency measures to ensure uninterrupted service.
Purse Found by Gilchrist’s Girl Holds $147
A blonde salesgirl at Gilchrist’s found a purse on the counter yesterday containing $147 in bills and coins. A West Roxbury woman later claimed the lost purse, saying it held her life savings including the insurance money after her husband’s death.
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Gilchrist
West Roxbury
Prussian Guards Withdrawn After Heavy Casualties
The Prussian Guards division has been withdrawn from the battle in France by German high command due to terrible casualties. German losses are increasing daily.
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France
P’ress
Massachusetts Legislature Prorogued by Lieutenant Governor
The Massachusetts Legislature was prorogued late yesterday by Lieutenant Governor Coolidge after Governor McCall signed most measures. Only the final sundry appropriation bill remained unsigned by McCall and was signed by Coolidge.
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Massachusetts
Coolidge
McCall
Legislature completes session with broad war-time reforms
Secretary Langtry reports 293 general acts signed, 189 specials approved, 9 resolves vetoed with vetoes sustained, and two bills lawmakers allowed to become law without signing. Senate honors Senator Brown after illness. Governor McCall praises fiscal restraint and wartime support, notes street railway legislation and prudent public money safeguards.
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Bay State Street Railway
Langtry
House
Senate
Charles D. Brown
Gloucester
McCall
South
General Court
Legislature Advances Absentee Voting Measure for Armed Forces
After lengthy work by both chambers, lawmakers push a bill to allow soldiers and sailors on duty to cast absentee ballots. The proposal aims to expand voting access for service members during elections.
Fate of City of Columbus Unknown After Sinking Report
Great anxiety in New York as the steamer City of Columbus is reported sunk after leaving Savannah for Boston. Sister ship City of Athens was sunk recently, with heavy loss of life, near the Delaware coast. The 5433-ton ship built in 1904 at Chester, Delaware, remains unfound.
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New York
City of Columbus
Savannah
Boston
City of
Athens
Delaware
Chester
Del
Sailors recount rescue at sea from German submarine
An account describes German skipper courtesy providing water and bread after boats were ordered to abandon ship. Details cover the Winnieconnie, Hauppauge, Wiley, and Edna vessels, their sizes and owners, and a night voyage toward Abescom inlet amid a northwest squall with near drowning.
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Abescom Inlet
Jersey
Navy Knew Submarines Were Heading Here
The Navy Department says submarines in American waters were not a surprise and enemy U boats were operating or about to operate here. Germany has failed to keep the move secret, making it likely warships are close on the trail and capture or destruction could come within days.
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Navy Department
Germany
Massachusetts passes voting bills for soldiers and state voters
The Massachusetts Senate and House approved a limited voting bill allowing soldiers and sailors who are legal voters to vote for national and state officers. A supplementary bill lets any state resident vote on referenda, with rules to be drafted by the Secretary of State under the governor and council.
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McCall
North Carolina
Trinity College
Senate
House
Massachusetts
United States
Secretary of State
Miss Whitney to Judge at Lancaster Kennel Show
Miss Anna Whitney of Lancaster has been chosen by the Ladies' Kennel to judge at the upcoming show. The appointment highlights her standing in the dog world and announces her role to exhibitors and attendees.
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Miss Whitney
Anna Whitney of
Lancaster
Ladies’ Kennel
Association to judge diverse dogs at annual charity show
The Association of Massachusetts plans a 15th annual charity beach show at Norumbega Park Auburndale on Friday featuring bloodhounds mastiffs St Bernard's Great Danes Newfoundlands English and American foxhounds terriers old English sheep dogs and Samoyedes plus pugs as entries.
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Association of Massachusetts
Association
Norumbega
Park
Auburndale
Connors Burke Tie The Knot In Quiet June Wedding
William E. Connors a prominent Boston businessman wed Miss Gertrude Burke of Watertown in a quiet ceremony at the Lenox Hotel on a Saturday night. The couple left that evening for a wedding trip through the White Mountains. Connors resides in Jamaica Plain.
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William E. Connors
Boston
Gertrude ©. Burke
Watertown
Lenox
White Mountains
Mr. Connors
Jamaica Plain
Colonial Line Keeps Its Vessels in Port
The Colonial Line announced that no steamships departed from New York or Providence due to German submarine activity off the New Jersey coast. The fleet remains in port as a precaution with schedules suspended until further notice.
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Colonial Line
New York
Providence
New Jersey
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Imperial German Navy
Newport News
America
Whitehead
Austria
George Washington
Lloyd Line
Bremen
Captain Gilmore
Atlantic
Worcester
House of Ames
Washington ST. ST
Leonard
Gompers
Pebeco
Kas Od
Columbus
M. B. Brewer
Boothbay Harbor
Winnieconnie
Jersey Shore
Hauppauge
Thomassen
Wiley
American Transatlantic Company of
Hogland
United States Shipping Board
Commission For Relief
Belgium
Sunderland
England
Wilmington
R. Lawrence Smith
NAVY
Washington, Corner Bedford Sts
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