German Subs Lurking Off New Jersey Coast
New York June 3 Two more American vessels the Hattie Dunn and the Samuel W Hathway have been sunk by German submarines off the New England coast. American destroyers believed to be engaging attacking U boats. total sinkings may rise to fifteen if reports prove true.
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New Jersey
New York
Hattie Dunn
Samuel W. Hathway
Jersey
Ger
American
New York Harbor
Germany
France
Allies Launch Heavy Offensive as Enemy Strikes Back
Allied forces press a major offensive with heavy attacks signaling a critical phase in the conflict. Enemy defenses endure intensified bombardment as the front lines shift under pressure.
Beating Back Navy Ready Ten Meet The Subs
Allied forces in France hold German naval and aerial pressure as French and British troops repel attacks. Offensive actions press on multiple fronts with naval escorts and coastal defenses sustaining momentum.
Navy Can Do Work Amid Submarine Threats
Washington reports that German submarines struck Atlantic coast but American anti submarine forces responded quickly. Naval flying boats submarine chasers and myriad craft were deployed and officials say the navy is fully equipped to meet the assault as troops move to Europe.
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Washington
Germany
Navy Department
Europe
Submarine Rumor Claims Capture Near New York Harbor
A rumor reports a submarine off the coast captured by U S warships and being towed toward New York Harbor. No official confirmation has been received from the third naval district.
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New York
Third Naval District
United States
Submarine Attack Sinks Vessels Off Jersey Coast
A wireless SOS from the Carolina reports being attacked by a submarine. Reports say one steamer and a schooner, plus several other ships, were sunk by German submarines off the Jersey coast. Survivors say the Edward H Cole and Edward A Cole were among those lost. destroyers reportedly pursued the U boats.
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Edward H. Cole
Another Reported Link. Chatham Mass June 3 report
A June 3 report from Chatham Massachusetts outlines a developing link between ongoing events. Details remain partial with emphasis on local activity and potential connections to broader investigations unfolding in the region.
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Chatham, Mass
Ship torpedoed off Nantucket shoal reported
A report says a ship has been torpedoed off Nantucket shoal but no official confirmation is available.
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Cape
Nantucket Shoal
Coast guard watches for submarine sinkings
Bernegatt New Jersey June 3 news says authorities along the Atlantic coast are alerted to suspected submarine sinkings. At the broadcast station no disaster had been reported by noon and no word of ships sunk had reached this post.
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Bernegatt
N. J
Atlantic
Navy reports three American schooners sunk by submarines
Washington on June 3 the navy department announced receipt of an official report stating that three American schooners were sunk off the coast by enemy submarines.
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Washington
Navy Department
Submarine Sighting Reported Near New England Coast
Boston reports say the port closed at noon and Naragansett Bay earlier as precautions against German U boats. A claim circulated that a German submarine, after sinking four vessels off the New Jersey coast, was captured and being taken into New York, but local navy officials had no definite knowledge.
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Boston
Naragansett Bay
New England
New Jersey
New York
Narragansett Bay Vessels Halted by Naval Station Orders
Providence R I June reports Narragansett Bay closed to outgoing vessels this morning by orders of the commandant at Newport naval station.
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Providence
Narragansett Bay
Naval Station
Newport
No truth to Nantucket submarine attack report
The first naval district commandant’s office stated there is no truth to reports that a vessel was struck by submarines off Nantucket shoals. An investigation found no torpedoing of a transport.
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Boston
First Naval District
Nantucket Shoals
U Sighting Closes Norfolk Newport News Port
Portsmouth Virginia June 3 The port of Norfolk Newport News closed to all outgoing vessels after noon as rumors spread a U boat was sighted off the capes today and authorities monitored the alert.
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Portsmouth
Norfolk
Newport News
Capes
Supreme Court invalidates federal child labor law
The 1916 law forbidding interstate shipment of child labor products was declared unconstitutional. Injunctions blocking enforcement and restraining Charlotte cotton mills from firing workers were sustained. Justice Day ruled interstate transport falls under federal power, production for interstate commerce under local regulation.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Charlotte
Justice Day
Congress
Nervous Cotton Market With Mixed Early Moves
The cotton market opened irregularly with July up 31 points while later months fell about 21 points due to good weather, favorable private figures, Lancaster mill restrictions, and weak New England labor conditions. Florence Pitts of the high school faculty plans a summer trip to Philadelphia and other northern points.
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New York
Lancaster Mills
New England
Florence Pitts
Philadelphia
French Repel German Attacks and Take Prisoners on Front
Paris reports heavy German losses as French forces counter attacked along the sector between the Oureq and the Marne. The war office says the French made progress at several points and repelled a violent German assault on the road between Chateau Thierry and Paris.
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Paris
War Office
Oureq
Marne
Chateau Thierry
British gains in local operation near Flanders salient
London reports a local operation on the northern side of the Flanders salient with slight gains. The War Office says nearly 200 prisoners have been taken.
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London
Flanders
War Office
Revival Services Begin at West End Baptist Tonight
Worshippers at West End Baptist will start a multi week revival this evening at o’clock with Dr J C Owen of Asheville preaching the initial sermon He arrived today accompanied by Rev Mark R Osborne gospel singers who will lead the music Two additions were reported after Sundays services and starting tonight services will be held at 3 and p m daily with morning sessions also planned
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West End Baptist
West End Baptist Church
J. C. Owen
D. D
Asheville
Owen
Mountain School
Southern Baptist Convention
High Point
Mark R. Osborne
Gospel Singers
James W. Rose
Mills Shut Down in New Bedford Strike Wave
New Bedford Mass June 3 textile mills employing 35600 workers halted operations after a general strike called by the textile council last night. About one third of the operatives have been on government contracts.
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New Bedford
Mass
Textile Council
36 Americans On Casualty List Today
Washington reports the army casualty list shows 36 names. Four were killed in action, three died of wounds, two died in accidents, seven died of disease. Wounded in action three, severely sixteen, and slightly one.
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Washington
Army
Passengers and officers saved after torpedoed ship
Report states all passengers and returning army officers survived the torpedoing of the President Lincoln last week. Losses confined to crew members only.
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Washington
Lincoln
Hege Jury Selection Under Way in Murder Trial
In Lexington on June 3, J. Graham Hege smiles during jury selection for the murder trial of J. P. Deaderick. Seven of nine regular jurors were seated as a special venire of 100 began. The first venireman was accepted. most summoned had not stated opinions. Hege appeared cheerful with his parents and uncle beside him. his wife was absent.
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J. Graham Hege
Spec'al
Enterprise
Lexington
J. P. Deaderick
Germans Suffer Setbacks as Front Holds Near Marne
German submarine attacks off the New Jersey coast sink several ships while French forces halt the main German push between the Marne and Oureq. Paris reports heavy fighting along a 15 mile front from Chateau-Thierry to the river, with French counterattacks driving the enemy back and taking hundreds of prisoners. ©
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Atlantic
New Jersey
Paris
Marne
Oureq
Chateau-Thierry
Bouresches
Chauteau-Thierry
Soissons
Noyon
Flanders Salient
Very Light Vote Cast In Primary In High Point
Local observers report the Democratic primary turnout in High Point was extremely light with only about 150 votes by 3 p.m. Saturday. Two contests dominated, as Deputy Sheriff J E Wagner led for constable and Dr Whitsett led Dr Gilmer for the county board of education, but overall interest was low.
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High Point
A. F E. Tate
Board of Elections
High Point Township
George J. James
Constable
Sherif J. E. Wagner
Wagner
Board of Education
Cailford County
Whitsett
Gilmer
Tate
Dr. Whitsett
Educational Board
Budget Introduced by Chancellor of the Exchequer
London on June 3 reports the new budget totaling 42 million pounds presented by the chancellor of the exchequer. It contrasts with the 35 million pound budget introduced during the Napoleonic Wars era in 1800.
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London
Exchequer
House of Commons
Educated English Voices on Russian Language Gap
London June 4 the Russian language deficit among educated Englishmen is blamed for Eastern Front debacle says Herbert A L Fisher education minister. He argues 200 educated men fluent in Russian could have changed outcomes and prevented mistakes.
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London
England
Herbert A’ L Fisher
Minster
Traffic Experts Predict Freight Rate Hikes Up to 300 Percent
Traffic experts expect freight rates to rise by 50 to 300 percent across this region and other sectors in the South, signaling broad cost increases for shipping and commerce. The forecast highlights potential impacts on transportation costs and regional economies.
State-Made Freight Rates Face Amendment and Uproar
J T Ryan of the Southern Furniture Manufacturers' Association in High Point says the federal order increasing freight rates 25 percent would trigger larger intrastate increases in the South, disrupting shipping relationships. He attended a Southern Traffic League meeting in Atlanta urging modification to ensure fair nationwide treatment.
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United Staes
J. T. Ryan
Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association of
Ryan
Atanta
Southern Traffic League
South
Railroad
League
Washington
Railroad Administration
United States
Atlanta
Ohio River
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