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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1918
Page
2
Navy records show three kee evac and 23 enlisted men of the sra missing after the torpedoing of the American President Lincoln. The search lists several officers and sailors as missing or captured, with numerous names and hometowns indicating a widespread loss and possible transmission errors in the report.
The document argues that German submarines like Deutschland, identified as U-52, pose a growing threat to troop and supply transport along the American coast. It cites Simon Lake’s predictions, notes the submarine’s long mission endurance due to oil capacity, and suggests U-52 and U-53 may operate from coastal routes with captains Penn and Rose familiar with American conditions.
Report from the front notes fresh artillery actions near the Ourcq, with French counterattacks repulsing northern Bastions. German columns push toward Paris between Chateau Thierry and Soissons as British raids yield prisoners. American aviators tally kills since mid April. The German Guards reportedly withdrawn after heavy losses as both sides trench for gains along the Marne.
German submarine activity prompted warships to fire in pursuit as passengers and crew abandoned ship. Company officials hoped boats would reach shore even if not rescued, while aviator sighting 35 miles off New Jersey raised hopes the Carolina was involved. Savannah line denied confirmation that the City of Columbus, a 5,483 gross ton vessel, had been attacked.
Washington June 3 reports say no lives were lost when the tank steamer Herbert L Pratt was torpedoed and sank off the New Jersey coast. The master told the Navy Department by telephone from Lewes that all crew were rescued and removed from the navy's record. one man was killed in the attack.
The Texel was sunk Sunday afternoon sixty miles off the coast. The Texel crew of 36 men landed in Atlantic City tonight after the attack, as authorities report the incident from the Jersey shore.
Forty eight survivors were landed tonight at New York from a coastwise steamship after ships Winnie Connie and schooners Hauppaug Isabel B Wiley Hattie Dunn and Edna were sunk by German U boats. About half had been prisoners aboard submarines for several days.
Fifteen men, rescued after three vessels were sunk by German submarines off the Atlantic coast, arrived on an American steamship. Reported to have been held eleven days aboard a U-boat, the survivors came from two schooners and an oil tanker. Navy guards intercepted the ship after leaving the Quarantine station and naval intelligence officers boarded to interview them.
Three lifeboats filled with people and several empty craft were sighted 35 miles off Beach Haven by a government aeroplane. Coast guard cutters moved to assist. Captain Charles E. Holbrook of the Hattie Dunn says his ship was sunk on May 95 and his crew were taken prisoner by the submarine.
Secretary Daniels told the house naval committee that Atlantic coast defences against submarines are adequate and no recall of vessels from the war zone is needed. He said German aim is to frighten Americans into demanding the return of naval forces now abroad.
Navy confirms six sinkings by submarine including Pratt Edna Jacob Haskell Isabel B Wiley Hattie Dunn and Edward H Cole. All crews saved. Announcement by Mr. Daniels.
Secretary Daniels announced that the oil tanker Herbert L Pratt was sunk by a German submarine off Cape Henlopen Delaware. The 88 crewmen were landed at Lewes. The Edna found bottom up was also a submarine victim with its crew rescued at New York. No word on the Carolina carrying 220 passengers.
The American tank steamer Elerbert L Pratt Tampico Mexico bound for Philadelphia carrying oil was torpedoed by a German U boat off Cape Henlopen and sank near the mouth of the Delaware River. All 38 crew members were saved and landed at the Fourth District Naval Station Cape Henlopen for care.
ATLANTIC CITY N J June 3 Special The fleet of sea scavengers from Helgoland has swallowed up between 50 and 60 fishing smacks carrying 300 to 400 fishermen. Fishermen last heard off the northern Jersey coast in the path of the sea. Some crews are believed captives aboard U boats. Three wrecked schooners were found near Five Fathom Bank. Edna cargo case now in Delaware River Port Richmond. Coast guards and residents reported firing off the Jersey coast. Navy silent.
New York June 3 Special reports that German U boats attacked coastwise ships off New Jersey. Eight vessels including the Carolina with 220 passengers were sunk or missing, with City of Columbus and two tankers unaccounted. Survivors' boats remained intact, suggesting crews were taken by submarines.
Fires heard at dawn. the tanker Herbert L Pratt was torpedoed near Delaware Capes. Crew rescued, ship sunk or damaged, mystery over cause pursued by Navy authorities. Submarine activity reported along Virginia and Delaware coast with ships held at Lewes and Philadelphia naval stations.
Reports detail a German submarine raid aimed at blocking troop transports but sinking ships bound for domestic ports, with five sailings damaged, including the tanker Herbert Ty. Trait. Coastwise vessels and crew recoveries follow tight-lipped briefings as Navy officials assess one or two raiders and reinforce coast defense measures.
In Burma thitsi lacquer is used to varnish woodwork and waterproof cloth or paper for umbrellas and domestic goods. Several kinds of Burma lacquer ware are produced, including Pagan basketwork and Mandalay molded ware, with Tili cement used in Burmese shmosa. Training and a tay mmatetin hand could expand the industry beyond current bounds.
A customer testimonial from New Haven Connecticut in August 1917 claims Cuticura products healed severe face and arm pimples after months of itching and disfigurement. The message urges daily use and mentions a free sample offer by Cuticura Dept H Rescon.
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