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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
6
German Submarine Raids Off Jersey Coast
German submarine raiders attempted to block Philadelphia harbor with mines near the Delaware Capes. Eleven mines found, two exploded by rifle fire, eight survivors brought to Lewes naval station. One ship, the Herbert L Pratt, may have struck a mine. crew rescued. A German vessel reportedly sunk in a Cape May fight. Hoover says food supply not endangered. Norwegian steamer Eidsvol d sunk forty miles off Virginia Capes. crew rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert L. Pratt
Cape Henlopen
New York
Carolina
Winneconne
Eidsvold
Trexel
Samuel G. Mengel
Desauss
Delaware Capes
Edward R. Baird Jr
Samuel Hathaway
Edna
Hattie Dunn
Hauppaug
Edward H. Cole
Isabel Wiley
Jacob Taskell
Washington Expects Renewal
With the French Army in France on June 5 the enemy concentrates pressure on the western flank to straighten the bulge. Troesnes near Laterne Milan and Moulin Suis-Tovent near Soissons mark northern and southern bulge points as German artillery and infantry engage. Allies hold ground, frustrate further German advances and even gain improved positions in spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
France
Troesnes
Laterre Milan
Moulin Suis- Tovent
Soissons
Aisne
Dollar a Year Men Honored as Spirit of the Era
The Federal Food Administration in Texas gathers in Houston April 27 and 28 to honor the steady, tireless service of the dollar a year men. Their mission backs the battlefield with behind the lines effort and a shared vision of America's needs in democracy and wartime labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Federal Food Administration
Texas
Houston
Wheatless bread contest offers $1000 in prizes
The United States Food Administration invites hotel and restaurant bakers to compete for cash prizes totaling 1000 dollars by creating a wheatless and ryeless 16 ounce sandwich loaf. Winners judged on whiteness taste and appearance with fees and delivery to Washington by May 15. recipe accompanies loaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mc. E. Bowman
United States Food Administration
Washington
The
Food Administration
Texas Plan of 45 Days without Wheat Receives Word
Government telegrams from the Governor, General Pershing, and Administrator Peden report success of the Texas plan to cut wheat usage in forty five days. Officials credit efficient mobilization and civilian cooperation to meet wartime food goals and reduce strain on national supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing
Peden
Texas
Texas Governor Hobbys praise for Peden and Texas conservation efforts
Telegram from Governor Hobby at the Governor's Mansion in Austin congratulates Administrator Peden of Houston. It extols the success of efforts to teach Texas to maximize efficiency in conserving its food stores for those defending rights and liberties. It promises full cooperation of patriotic Texans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Peden
Houston
Texas
P. Hobby
State of
American Expeditionary Forces Acknowledgment Message
A brief wartime note from France praises the sacrifice of a major state toward victory. It states the American Expeditionary Forces appreciates the state's contributions of men money and comforts and mentions troops already in France will learn more through the Stars and Stripesarmy publication. The message emphasizes unity and national effort in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Peden
Houston
United States
Army
Stars and Stripes
Union
Texans Pledge Devotion in War Food Defense
In Houston on April 28 1918 Herbert Hoover Federal Food Administrator Washington reports five million Texans organized into an effective line of defense. A. 5 Food Administrator Texas E A Peden declares unwavering support for God country and troops in wartime. General Pershing's telegram boosts morale and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Herbert Hoover
Washington
Texas
Pershing
E. A. Peden
Watch Presented to Texas Food Administrator Peden
The Federal Food Administration for Texas honored E. A. Peden with a gold watch at the Houston meeting concluding the 225 district and county administrators session. District administrator B. F. Johnson praised loyalty and urged 100 percent efficiency as the group pledged their support and thanked the state press for coverage during the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Peden
Federal Food Administration
Howard Make
A. Peden
Texas Food
Houston
B F. Johnson
Wichita Falls
Press of Texas
Houston Post
The
Houston Chronicle
Galveston News
Municipal Auditorium
Cottonseed Men of Texas to Meet Federal Experts
Administrator Peden calls a Dallas conference May 3 at 10 oclock in the Adolphus Hotel to survey cotton seed industry needs. Invites extend to all mills, farmers, and distributors with Governor Hobby opening the meeting. attendees include Texas agriculture and cotton groups and experts from the U S Food Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Humphreys
George H. Denny
Cotton Seed Products Division
United States Food Administration
Texas
Peden
Dallas
Adolphus Hotel
Cc. W. Gibson
Cotton Seed Crushers’ Association of Texas
Arrests in St Louis Arsenal Fire Probe
Two more arrests raised total to three as the military board of inquiry seeks to determine blame for the Sunday morning fire at the U S military arsenal in St Louis. Leo Miller German 24 took out papers ten years ago and said he would get even after the fire. Albert Kasch 46 Danish native with first papers had worked at the arsenal and claimed illness before leaving grounds. Anton Ronjack Austrian national was nabbed trying to vault the stockade as the blaze began. The trio is held for federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Louis
Military Board of Inquiry
United States Military Arsenal
Leo Miller
Germany
Albert Kasch
Denmark
Kaseh
Anton Ronjack
Fifteen Ships Listed as Raid Victims
The Associated Press reports a sinking list from a U-boat raid off the American coast. Steamers Carolina and Winneconne, plus several schooners and tugs, were attacked with varied outcomes. many crews survived while some ships had crew missing. A French tanker Radioleine was fired upon by a submarine, with fifteen shots fired before an American destroyer arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Maryland
Navy Department
Destroyer Reaches Spot of U boat Disappearance
The destroyer arrived at the location where the U boat had vanished, resuming search efforts and reporting no immediate sightings or contact with any submarine.
Norwegian U boat Victim in American Waters
A German submarine raid near the Virginia Capes sank the Norwegian steamer Eidsvold at 4 pm. The entire crew was rescued by a navy supply ship after the attack. Reports indicate raiders moved south of the New Jersey coast, with mines and unexploded devices found near the Delaware and Maryland shores. Navy officials suggest the motive is to deter US entry into the war, while patrols keep raiders at bay near major ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Eidsvold
Virginia Capes
New Jersey
Bridsvold
Delaware Capes
Pratt
Sae
Leine
Maryland
Theidsvold
Daniels
Congress
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J. Kimbrough
General Merchandise
Albert
Richard Henke
Veal
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Atlantic
International News Service
Philadelphia
Cape May
Wilson
War Cabinet
Hoover
Naval Department
AVING
Poverems
Gates
Koenig
Kolmeier& Klier Co
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