United States Warships Rush to Aid Victims After German Raid
Seventeen U S warships hurry to aid survivors from a dramatic raid as ships including the liner Stephano, en route to New York from Newfoundland with 83 passengers, sinks. The destroyer Drayton rescues all aboard. Two neutral vessels and three British freighters also lose crews who clamber into boats near Nantucket Lightship. Panic grips shipping as fears grow of a large U boat fleet.
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Nantucket
U boats near U S shores prompt cautious note
Washington reports the presence of German submarines sinking ships near American shores presents dangerous possibilities. Officials say operations so far follow international law, with warnings and safe passages for passengers and crew, but prospects of complications remain as U boats operate close to the United States.
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Submarine activity maps show routes to Newport and New York
The report notes that all boats were warned but some survivors drift in open boats. A map marks submarine operations yesterday, south of Nantucket Lightship beyond the three mile limit, with routes outlined toward Newport and New York.
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Newport
New York
Ruth Yo Pitch For Sox Today
Ruth Hoyt slated to start for the Red Sox in a lineup featuring Hooper Janvrin Walker Hoblitzell Lewis Gardner Scott Thomas Ruth Johnston Daubert Myers Wheat Cutshaw Mowrey Olson Meyers Coombs or Cheney in a spring exhibition likely to showcase batting and defense as the team prepares for the season.
Red Sox Aim for Decisive Strike in Title Clash
By Paul H. Shannon the Red Sox have taken the lead in the title clash. Carrigan and his champions seek to repeat the feat today and extend their advantage in the high stakes battle for the championship.
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Submarine Victims List From Transatlantic Run Detailed
The day’s notices report several submarines sunk or damaged with British, Dutch, and Norwegian crews. Red Cross line vessel 2143 tons bound St John’s to New York carried 83 passengers and 75 crew. all rescued. Kingston and West Point entries give crew status uncertain or rescued. Bloomersdijk 3201 tons York Rotterdam voyage had 50 rescued and a grain cargo valued at 500000. Christian Knudson tanker crew saved.
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New York
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St. John’s
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French Line
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West Point
London
Newport News
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Holland
Christian Knudson
Stephano Warned Before Sinking by German Sub
Newport reporters received details of the torpedoing of the British Red Cross steamship Stephano bound from St John’s Newfoundland to New York. Survivors were landed at the naval station aboard the Ericsson and the full story was released at 3:15 this morning.
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New York
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German U boat blitz off Nantucket sinks six ships
Newport news reports German submarines, led by Captain Hans Rose of U 53, torpedoed six steamers off Nantucket Lightship during daylight. Four were British and two neutral, sent to the bottom of the Atlantic, with further details continued on page 6.
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Germany
New England
Atlantic
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Hans Rose
Unsettled Boston Forecast Turns Cloudy With Cold Tuesday
Forecast for southern New England calls for cloudy Monday with falling temperatures and a colder Tuesday. Moderate westerly winds accompany the unsettled pattern. In northern New England clouds and possible rain give way to a fair, colder Tuesday, with Maine remaining comparatively milder. Clark School of Shorthand. The School of Results. 59 Tempie Place, advt.
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Clark School of Shorthand
School of Results
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