Mile 10 Exported on German Submarine
Fragmentary OCR notes report Mile 10 exported on a German submarine involving condensed commodity flows. The text references suffering babies of the father land, but lacks clear context or actionable facts.
13 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes report Mile 10 exported on a German submarine involving condensed commodity flows. The text references suffering babies of the father land, but lacks clear context or actionable facts.
Berlin reports say the next German submarine bound for the United States will carry foodstuffs, especially condensed milk, as part of return cargo. Bremen agents attribute the plan to humanitarian concerns amid milk shortages, with Emperor William allegedly backing the scheme.
A magazine explosion at the Du Pont De Nemours Powder Company plant near Augusta four miles east of Aguilar, Colorado, wrecked most of the facility and shattered windows in nearby homes. The blast cut telephone and telegraph lines to the plant and surrounding stations. No injuries were reported.
Warm conditions prevail nationwide except central Rocky Mountains and extreme Southwest. Temperatures reach 100 plus in the California valley, Northern Nevada and Southwest Idaho. Portland Maine records 9? Local thunder showers occur in the east Gulf States Ohio and upper Mississippi Valleys New England Eastern New York and extreme Southwest. Fair elsewhere. Thursday and Friday expect generally warm, with possible showers in East Gulf States and Tennessee Kentucky and Virginias mountain districts. Tropical disturbance near Dominica noted, movement unknown. Cincinnati July 12 1916 record ends 7 p.m. meridian time.
Carnelius N Bliss was announced as the next Treasurer of the Republican National Committee in New York. The appointment follows a series of meetings with party leaders including W R Cox and Gifford Pinchot as preparations for the 1920 campaign proceed.
The engagement is announced of Mrs Joseph Chamberlain widow of British statesman and the Rev William Hartley Carnegie rector of St Margaret and Canon of Westminster Before her marriage Mrs Chamberlain was Miss Mary Endicott of Massachusetts daughter of the late William C Endicott Secretary of War in President Cleveland's Cabinet
Chicago July 12 Henry Ford of Detroit is expected to be nominated for President on the first ballot by the Prohibition party at its St Paul convention July 18 to 21 if he accepts. If he declines the choice may go to J Frank Hanly Eugene N Foss or William Sulzer. The platform favors a world peace court a Department of Peace national woman suffrage initiative referendum recall a Tariff Commission national prohibition and limited military preparedness. The Woman's National Prohibition Federation may join the campaign.
Berlin dispatch reports Sommer began three days ago and continues with fierce stubbornness. Allied offensive momentum slowed by determined German defense and heavy casualties on both sides amid evolving battlefield conditions.
An official Berlin dispatch says in June sixty one enemy merchant ships totaling about 101000 tons were sunk by German and Austro-Hungarian submarines or mines. Front reports detail Meuse gains near Souville and Lauvee works with 39 officers and 2106 men captured, plus repulsed French attacks near Rheims and in the Champagne region.
Last week infantile paralysis deaths reached 124 as the disease crowded the citys two contagious disease hospitals. The federal government offered Swinburne Island as a quarantine detention station and ten thousand Home Defense League volunteers were called out to aid the police in fighting the epidemic.
London asserts that territory in France once lost to German forces has been retaken. Military developments are described with emphasis on strategic gains and ongoing operations.
London reports the British have reclaimed ground lost to German forces and hold Mametz Wood, with German attacks at Contalmaison and Loos repulsed. Royal Irish Fusiliers and Seaforth Highlanders attacked trenches, inflicted casualties, and seized dugouts. Aerial clashes occurred with one German plane destroyed.
A Berlin rumor says Conservative leaders and annexation supporters push for unrestricted submarine warfare if the United States does not act against Britain's blockade. It notes a push to oust Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and warns of renewed U S Germany tensions if President Wilson demands blockades be lifted.
The Boston grand jury investigating the death of Miss Margaret Ward of Peabody returned four secret indictments. Ten persons are named, including Dr. John A. Shanahan of Peabody and Thomas J. Sexton of Salem, each posting $3,000 bonds. Other arrests are expected.
Privately circulated petitions in London on July 12 call for reprieve for Sir Roger Casement who faces execution for high treason. The appeals come ahead of any formal clemency action.
DNC chairman Vance McCormick announced a branch national campaign headquarters will be opened in Chicago and likely on the Pacific Coast. The Chicago headquarters is set to open on August 1.
New York health officials announced the germ of infantile paralysis has been isolated, signaling a potential new phase in the battle against the epidemic. In the 24 hours ending today 164 new cases brought the total to 1,142 with Brooklyn bearing the largest share. The mayor summoned a Medical Advisory Board and top disease experts to plan action and consider Red Cross help to locate carriers as heat and spread intensify.
Special Dispatch from Matawan New Jersey reports Lester Stillwell 12 was killed by a man eating shark in Raritan Bay. Stanley Fisher 24 died after aiding him. Joseph Dunn 12 was attacked and one leg nearly severed with recovery expected. The three incidents mark a spike in shark attacks along the coast.
German submarine attacked Seaham Harbor on the North Sea coast, firing about 30 rounds. A woman in the Seaham colliery area was killed. damage limited to the town and nearby facilities. Two German aircraft also bombed Calais and Bray-Dunes, then returned without damage.
At a grade crossing the Langendorf party riding in an auto was struck by a Pennsylvania freight engine. Andrew Langendorf 52, his wife Jennie 50 and sister Mrs. Charles Hunt -- all injured with hip fractures and cuts. Mrs Langendorf carried two blocks on the engine pilot but is expected to live. The crash mirrors a Mansfield crash yesterday where five were killed.
Informal negotiations for settlement of border disputes between the United States and the de facto Mexican government are progressing favorably said Acting Secretary Polk after talks with Mexican Ambassador Desig nate Arredondo. A commission plan favored by General Carranza and advisers may be adopted, with formal announcement expected soon as both governments prepare to name commissioners to draft a plan for permanent relief of border conditions.
In London the Lords clash as Duke of Buccleuch demands explanations of Viscount Haldane's prewar pro German positions. Haldane defends himself seeking full disclosure of past conduct and denounces widespread misrepresentation and inaccuracy.
President Wilson told Polish societies in the United States he would personally appeal to Britain and France to allow American-supplied relief to reach Poland. The pledge followed a petition from 4,000,000 Polish American Jews urging the United States to act to relieve Poland’s starving population.
The American steamer Gild Shell of 8,000 tons struck a mine Monday night off Paris and was badly damaged. The ship stayed afloat to reach the mouth of the Girdone where her oil cargo is being lightered.
Lassen Peak in California erupts again as a tall column of smoke and ash rises to about 10,000 feet. Reported by observers today the plume spreads outward forming a cloud resembling a huge cauliflower above the mountain.
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