U S Coast Warned of Submarine Shelling
The article counsels calm as German U boats threaten coastal shells to frighten Americans. It says little damage is possible and urges residents to keep calm, noting submarines may not return home.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1918
Page
7
Loss of American schooner Edward H Colic in wartime attack
The four masted Edward H Colic owned by Crowell Thurlow Co Boston was destroyed by six bombs placed aboard by U Boat officers after crew had to abandon ship. Its sister ship Jacob N Yaskell was built at Rockland Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Colic
Crowell, Thurlow & Co
Boston
Jacob N. Yaskell
Cole
Rockland
Fleet loses on Jersey coast sink three Crowell schooners
The Boston coastwise fleet suffered heavy depredations by Hun submarines off the Jersey coast. Three big four masted schooners Edward H. Cole Jacob M. Haskell and Samuel W. Hathaway all owned by Crowell and Thurlow of Boston were sunk, along with the passenger steamer City of Columbus of the Savannah line bound for Boston. Total losses for the day exceed 2.5 million dollars with each schooner valued at about 150 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hun
Jersey
Edward H. Cole
Jacob M. Haskell
Samuel W. Hathaway
Crowell & Thurlow
City of Columbus
Savannah
Sinking of City of Columbus Leaves Passengers in Doubt
Report details the loss and uncertain fate of the City of Columbus liner and 50 passengers including Mrs. Oliver B. Nobbs and her daughter Flora. Arrival times, crew origins, and port restrictions are noted as officials monitor the Atlantic danger from U boats.
Submarine raid supports base theory on Gulf and Caribbean routes
Officials argued that yesterday’s attack showed submarines were heading toward southern bases after raiding American oil transport along the Tampico district. They noted torpedo use on small ships and predicted further raids after refueling, contingent on anti-submarine effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexican Gulf O
West Indies
Tampico
Mexico
Shipping fears rise after German attack near coast
Ships report German surface action and a 10 man crew aboard a sailing vessel. Observers recall the October 1916 raid near Norfolk and note naval caution as transports and unarmed ships head for safety. City of Columbus loss mourned, built 1894, 6423 gross tons, 35 passengers, five crew. W R Noyes reports no subs sighted on Chesapeake run in recent trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
New York
City of
Rockland
Bangor
Cape ‘Tod Canal
Long Island Sound
India Wharf
Norftucket
Maine
Columbus
Chester
Savannah
W. R. Noyes
Chesapeake
Keane
Former Plant Liner Carolina Vessel Built in 1896
The steamship Carolina, built in 1896 for Henry B. Plant, was praised as the most sumptuously appointed vessel afloat in American waters. It operated on the New York to West Indies route during Plant’s dominance in the Southern coastal trade and later passed to Plant interests. Officers listed include Commander T. K. D. Baubour and Chief Engineer J. J. McLaren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
Henry B. Plant
Plant
Savannah Line
New York
West Indies
T. K. D. Baubour
C. W. Hoffman
Captain Hart Of Bristol West Roxbury Man On Steamship
Captain Walter M. Hart native of Maine commands the steamship Bristol and lives at 10 Preston Road West Roxbury with his wife and three children. His family has received no news, but he is reported safe in New York. Hart has seven years with the Coastwise Transportation Company and previously commanded the S S Norfolk, sister ship to the Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Fietcher
Gemaya Company
New York City
Walter M. Hart
Bristol
Maine
Preston Road
West Roxbury
Hart
New York
Coastwise Transportation Company
S. S. Norfolk
Navy Orders Cancel Port Closure in Philadelphia
The Navy Department ordered the Philadelphia port closed to all sailings earlier today, but the order was cancelled this afternoon after only several hours of effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Navy Department
Calls raid last hope of Germans
Germany finally risks submarine warfare against the United States as U boat activity reaches near the New Jersey coast. Navy officials describe the move as a desperate bid to disrupt American forces and draw ships from European war zones. Atlantic districts boost patrols and orders to fire on sight amid reports of sea clashes and wreckage pounding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
United States
Atlantic
New Jersey
Navy
Berlin
Europe
Uboat Raids Sink Five Vessels Including Tanker Pratt
Navy reports list sinks of five sailing craft and the oil tanker Herbert L. Pratt off the Delaware coast. Vessels named Jacob M. Haskell Isabel B Wiley Nattie Dunn Edward H Cole and Edna Victim plus updates on the Carolina and other ships. Secretary Daniels defended coast protection and denied a recall of war vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Herbert L. Pratt
Navy Department
Carolina
France
Daniels
Capitol
Haure Naval Committee
Congress
Department
Jacob M. Haskell
Boston
Norfolk
Isabel B. Wiley
Nattie Dunn
Rockland
Charleston
Edward H. Cole
Herbert Ll. Pratt
Delaware
Lewes
Edna
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Painless Quick Lift
Drops of Freezone claim to instantly stop corn pain without hurting while a tiny bottle costs only a few cents. The ad touts Easy removal of hard and soft corns and even between the toes, calling Freezone a Cincinnati genius discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Passenger List of the City of Columbus Continues
The passenger roster lists travelers including Mrs. E. M. Southwick and Kenneth Browning of Boston, Miss Elizabeth Bragdon of Berwick Maine, and groups from Florida and other states, with names such as Mrs. Harriet E. Scott Brockton and J. M. Thompson Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Southwick
Boston
Kenneth Browning
Elizabeth Bragdon
Berwick
Harriet E. Scott
Brock
Steerage Passengers and City of Columbus Officers Listed
A list of steerage travelers including Mrs. Edward S. Rich Newburyport Edward W. Rich Newburyport Miss Mary F. Rich Newbury Mrs Mary F Rich Newbury E P Osgood Newburyport William Wilson Boston Mrs Elizabeth Roseland Bos Mrs Florence Smith Boston Thomas Reynolds Boston Arthur L Hall Boston Neal C Trener Boston with steamer officers of the City of Columbus Captain J H Diehl first officer R S Merriman second officer Albert Jacobs Savannah third officer H Bevil chief engineer H M Wilson Savannah first assistant Day second assistant engineer William Cooney Savannah third assistant engineer W J Peck Savannah chief steward W P Comer Savannah chief wireless operator G McEwen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Osgood
Newburyport
William Wilson
Boston
Elizabeth Roseland
Bos
Florence Smith
Thomas Reynolds
Arthur L. Hall
Neal C. Trener
City of Columbus
J. H. Diehl
R. S. Merriman
Albert Jacobs
Savannah
H. ©. Bevil
H. M. Wilson
Day
William Cooney
W. J. Peck
W. P. Comer
G. 4. McEwen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oliver B. Nobbs
Samuel B.nobbs
Wollaston
American Unitarian Association
Flora
Ocean Steamship Co
Hicosac
Malden
Connecticut
Merriam
Topsham
Harry Wilson
Marine
Chamber of Commerce
Achilles
Ontario
Newport News
Northern Light
Baltimore
Lake Sterking
Lake Charles
Isonomia
Northern Queen
Sticklestad
New Orleans
Humphrey C. Newcombe
W. H. Davis
Haskell
Palmer
Winslows
Portland
Maine Central Railroad
Boston & Maine
Fietcher’s
American
Bristol West Roxbury
H. C. Newcombh
Barnegat
N. J
Del
Winnieconnie
Hattie Dunn
O. S
C. H. Nobles
S. C. Pennock
Earl Lord
Miami
Edward S. Rich
Edward W. Rich
Mary F. Rich
George F. Falkinham
Frank Greenwood
Charles H. Stohl
Gloucester
G. W. Baker
Jacksonville
Fla
Levi Shedd
Timothy Clifford
Harry Scott
Hanover and
Portland Sts
Washington Street
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