Submarine Painted Sea Green and Almost Invisible
A schooner carrying 156 passengers and 94 crew from the Carolina was sunk by a submarine and arrived with survivors. The sub was sea green and nearly invisible, about 250 feet long. The U S schooner Samuel C. Mer ger also sank off New York, with eleven crew saved as naval forces concentrate off Maryland after the Sunday sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rv Associated Press
New York
Carolina
U. S
Samuel C. Merger
Maryland
Darkness to Set Night Lighting Levels Citywide
Photographic observations conducted in New York last night will guide officials in determining the appropriate darkness levels for upcoming evenings, affecting street and public lighting plans citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association Press
New York
Sixteen Drowned After Storm Sinks Carolina Boat
Sixteen of 36 passengers aboard a motor boat from the steamer Carolina were drowned in a severe thunderstorm Sunday night near Lewes Delaware. The boat capsized multiple times while drifting to rescue others, but survivors managed to right the craft and keep it afloat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lewes
Delaware
Carolina
Providential Clothes Supply on Sinking Ship
New York reports five Carolina-bound women in evening dress were sunk. they endured exposure until a bundle of heavy jumpers surfaced nearby. The life boat crew provided clothing from the jumper bundle enabling the women to dress and endure the post-sinking conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Carolina
Submarine raid drives mass Navy recruit applications
New York on June 5 reports a surge at recruiting offices as the navy swells, with about three thousand people applying today at the central station alone, reflecting heightened wartime mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Navy
Norwegian Steamer Rankundasund Captured by German Sub
The Norwegian steamship Rankundasund was captured as a prize by a German submarine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Rankundasund
Wireless Operator's Valor Exceeds Wisdom
New York June 5 A submarine captain halted a grounded rescue as Edwin Vogel a 19 year old wireless operator sent an SOS before the Carolina's officers intervened to avoid sacrificing passenger lives. Survivors in lifeboats sang the Star Spangled Banner as women joined in and provided order amid confusion. Only ten of 218 passengers remain unaccounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Carolina
Edwin Vogel
San Juan
Belgians Circle Globe to Fight Germans Again
The speaking division of the committee on public information released that on May 15, 1918, 839 Belgian volunteers who had fought on the Russian front arrived in San Francisco. They will travel along major cities to be honored, then resume fighting for Belgium, journeying from Galicia through Siberia to Yokohama, the Pacific crossing to San Francisco, and the eastern U S coast before returning home to oppose the Hun with renewed resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Public Information
San Francisco
Washington
War Department
Russia
Jemburg
Belgium
Galicia
Siberia
Yokohama
Pacific
United States
Nurses Sought to Boost Army Navy Nurse Supply
Secretary Baker requests public civilian hospitals and training schools to assist in ensuring a steady supply of nurses for the army and navy. The appeal targets hospitals and nursing schools nationwide to meet military medical staffing needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Baker
Army
Navy
Registration of Men Twenty One Years in 1918
Registration of men turning 21 since June 5, 1917, was under way at the local exemption board with extra clerks to handle the rush. Crowder projects a total registration exceeding 1,000,000 with 750,000 available for service, and stresses that divinity and medical students must register before any exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maloney
E. H. P. Bain
A. K. Brown
Will McCulloch
Wilson
Crowder
United States
Regular Army
Navy
Marine Corps
National Guard
Naval Militia
Officers Reserve Corps
General Crowder
Congress
War Industries Board weighs lumber price fix plans
Washington on June 5 the war industries board considered fixing lumber prices for the commercial consumer basis with the government. The board is prepared to fix prices of cotton duck and other cotton fabrics where government purchases have disrupted the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
War Industries Board
Baroness Zollner Case Dismissed by Federal Court
Chattanooga June 5 The Baroness Iona Zollner case was stricken from the federal court docket. She was arrested in a hotel with Lt J W Spaulding U S A. Later espionage charges were filed but dropped as the district attorney failed to press with cuassco. The espionage charges are annulled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chattanooga
Iona Zollner
J. W. Spaulding
Wi Cuassco
Marne Not to Return as Turning Point Says German Official
Amsterdam June 5 Associated Press reports Dr H S Paasche vice president opening the Reichstag says heavy sacrifices needed but Germany hopes to strike a decisive blow soon. He notes troops are again at the Marne where they previously fell back to defensive lines not defeated but pressed by events. He declares the Marne will not again be a turning point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Amsterdam
H. S. Paasche
Marne
General Henry Askew Dies at 73 in Austin
Austin June 5 Death claimed General Henry G Askew at his home in the city aged 73 He was a native of East Texas and lived in Hopkins Harrison Tyler and finally Austin He served as auditor for the Cotton Belt railroad later accounting head for Texas railroads He joined the Confederate Army as a boy and rose in the United Confederate Veterans He was a brigadier general for the UCV Mason and philatelist and numismatist with a famed stamp collection He is survived by a wife three daughters two brothers and a sister The deceased was noted as an expert accountant and donated a conchological collection to the university
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Henry G. Askew
East Texas
Hopkins
Harrison
Tyler
Cotton Belt Railroad
Railroad Commission of Texas
Texas
Askew
United Confederate Veterans
Masonic
J. W. McLaughlin
A. W. Oliphant
Ada Askew
Sam Askew
Winnsboro
W. Clarence Askew
Wiley Butler
Kaiser mourns France rejection of peace offer
Amsterdam reports Emperor William during a tour of the Marne region condemned France for rejecting the December 12 1916 peace proposal. He praised the misery and ruins caused by the war and said France could have spared much suffering if the offer had been accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
France
William
Marne
Karl Rosner
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Sheriff Doc Anderson Shot Dead in Sanderson
Sanderson Texas June 5 Sheriff D L Anderson of Terrell county known as Doc was shot and killed last night while resisting arrest for disturbing the peace Ed Valentine who killed the sheriff fled to a adjoining room and was killed within an hour by a Sanderson posse Valentine had come from Fort Stockton The sheriff served through West Texas border regions and was popular He is survived by his wife and one daughter Ella May
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson
Tex
D. L. Anderson
Terrell County
Doc
Ed Valentine
Valentine
Fort Stockton
Anderson
West Texas
Ella May
3000 STRIKE Stoppages at Chicago Stock Yards
Chicago June 5 A 3000 man strike halted all incoming business at the stock yards today. Workers walked off joining protest actions impacting meat packing and related trades. authorities awaited negotiations as shipments and loading were suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Clemenceau backs American aid in stormy debate
Paris June 5 Premier Clemenceau told the chamber of deputies that they are staking the war on American help. The session was stormy but the deputies supported him as he argued the time was not for military operation talks. He said allies fought one man against five and sometimes ten and foiled socialist attempts to open military plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Court affirms 99-year term for Williamson County murder
Austin June 5 The court of criminal appeals upholds Wilbur Flowellin's 99-year sentence for murder in Williamson County. The ruling also confirms the licensing and bond requirement for loan brokers in the Julian case from Collin County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
Court of Criminal Appeals
Wilbur Flowellin
Williamson County
Julian
Collin County
Russians Defeat Germans and Turks at Kars Battle
The Russians defeated the Germans and Turks in a major engagement near Kars in Transcaucasia on May 24. As retreating Turks and Germans pull back along the Ardahan road they massacre the local population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kars
Transcaucasia
Ardahan Road
Flow of Men and Munitions to France Continues
Secretary Daniels declared that there will be no check in the flow of men and munitions to France despite submarine activity. Navy officials believe many submarines may be encountered, but transports will not stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Daniels
Navy
Trading with Enemies Expanded Under War Act
President Wilson extends the trading with the enemy act to cover propagandists, women non residents whose husbands have enemy ties, and individuals interned by allies, broadening the control measures amid wartime concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
June
Wilson
Arcadia survivor recalls capture and escape plan theft
Henry Priessman recounts being aboard the Arcadia when a German submarine torpedoed the liner last November. He says he was held 60 hours without food, taken to Ostend for 72 days, and escaped in German uniforms on February 22 with other inmates after killing two sentries. He later turned over stolen plans of Ostend and Zeebrugge to naval authorities before the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arcadia
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Henry Priessman
Red Cross
Priessman
Navy
Belgium
Holland
England
Plans to Entertain Soldiers At Meeting Tuesday
A Bryan conference authorized a two member from each church and group to join a soldiers entertainment plan for the college. The assembly opposed Sunday moving pictures and urged hostess house style support, with committees to be formed and names submitted to the Commercial club for an early planning meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
People of
Bryan
E. W. Solomon
Carnegie Library
R. O. Allen
M. A. Miller
C. H. Storey
Firth
College
Allen
Charbon Reported Near Fort Arthur in Pastures
Charbon is reported in outlying pastures near Fort Arthur. A number of dead animals have been noted along highways near the city. Steps to burn carcasses before the disease spreads are being taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Arthur
Onion Crop Receipts Near One Million in Laredo
Laredo Texas June 5 Growers of Bermuda onions in the Laredo section received gross receipts of about 750000 to 1000000 for the season despite crop failure from turip and heavy rains. Estimates show 1520 car loads shipped averaging 620 crates per car load and about $1 per crate, yielding substantial sales even at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Tex
Small Boy of Cuero Killed by Car in City Street
Cuero Texas June 5 a large car driven by Miss Helen Houston daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Houston struck and killed the small son of Mr and Mrs A B Miller as he crossed Main street Just before 6 oclock last evening The fender struck his mouth breaking his lower jaw and the wheels went over his neck killing him almost instantly The mother stood nearby and called the child to return as he started to cross and turned back just as the car struck him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuero
Tex
Helen Houston
J. D. Houston
A. B. Miller
Main Street
Million to Register for Conscription Amid War Calls
Austin reports General Crowder wires that 1,595,708 men have been inducted since June 1917. He expects about 1,000,000 to register today as the draft continues nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Austin
General Crowder
Americans and French Soldiers Ribbon of Confidence in Victory
In France June 5 an American patrol killed three of 17 Germans in the Luneville sector as gas shells and explosives rain on the lines and four German planes attacked but withdrew. The Americans held positions at Weilly after driving enemy back one and a half kilometers. an American machine gun battalion first entered the battle zone. Americans northwest of Chateau Thierry stormed Veuilly woods in a bayonet assault, routing German forces with light casualties. French and American troops also wiped out a small German detachment east of Chateau-Thierry on the Marne, taking prisoners. The German assault was said to be far from over, yet American and French troops showed confidence and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
Luneville
United States
Weilly
Marne
Chateau- Thierry
Veuilly Woods
Chateau-Thierry
Mobilization Order for 40 000 Negroes to Entrains June 25
Washington reports Provost Marshal General Crowder's office issued an order for 40 000 African American men from 20 states to mobilize for general military service. Texas is directed to furnish 8 000 to join Camp Travis for training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Federal farm bonds withdrawn from market
Washington June 5 The federal farm loan board has withdrawn the offering of farm loan bonds as 60,000,000 sold recently providing funds till November It will resume after the fourth liberty loan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated_ Press
Washington
Federal Farm Loan Board
Alleged plot to smuggle Romanoff crown jewels to America
New York reports an alleged scheme to smuggle the crown jewels of the Romanoffs into the United States. The jewels are valued at about 2,000,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
America
Prohibition Put on the Sidetrack
Washington June 5 Prohibition legislation in congress is not likely now. Senator Sheppard of Texas announces that President Wilson and Herbert Hoover oppose it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senator Sheppard
Texas
Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Mines Found on Atlantic Coast by Navy
Washington reports mines discovered along the Atlantic coast. The navy identifies the devices as German made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Submarine mine scare hits Delaware waters in June reports
Lewes Delaware reports prevail that submarines have strewn Delaware Bay and Cape waters with floating mines. Ten mines are reported to have been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lewes
Dela
Delaware Bay
Cape Waters
Americans at Chateau-Thierry Compared to Cantigny Feat
Reuters reports that American machine gunners at Chateau-Thierry performed as valiantly as American infantry at Cantigny. French officers note the American role as one of the war’s finest feats, underscoring their full participation in the victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Chateau-Thierry
Reuter’s
Cantigny
Reuters
Kaiser's Visit to Marne Front Shown by German Leaders
Amsterdam reports June 5 that Hindenburg and the Kaiser toured the Chemin des Dames and Vesle region. They visited General Boehm, who heads the army at the Marne, during their tour of occupied territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Hindenburg
Chemin Des Dames
Vesle
Boehm
Marne
German Offense Fails on Main Battle Front Near Ailette
Paris reports German local attacks on the front have been repulsed as Allied forces break the offensive south of Ailette. A raid southwest of Morlancourt and east of Amiens failed, and German efforts at Carles Pont Wood Dommers Crezy and Corey likewise did not succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Ailette
Morlancourt
Amiens
Carlespont Wood
Dommers
Crezy
Corey
Casualty List Shows 110 Names From Action
Washington report dated June 5 lists 110 names in the casualty tally. Among them 899 killed in action, 138 died of wounds, 8 died by accident, 6 died of disease, 47 wounded severely, and 2 missing in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Air raids demoralize German population says AP
Allied air raids on German towns are demoralizing the German people. Advices to the state department say the effect upon the populations of the bombed cities is greater than previously reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Sammies Surrounded but Break Through in French Skirmish
American combat patrol near Ancerviller in the Lunéville sector fought a desperate battle with a large German force. American losses were light while enemy casualties were not reported. Despite being surrounded, the patrol extricated itself and withdrew.
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York Harbor
New York’s
Baroness Zollner
Henry Askew
Hun Zarbarity
Charkbon
Prohibition
Aemaican
Germany
Ancerviller
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!