American steamer torpedoed by submarine in Atlantic
Nebraskan ship struck near the Irish coast but not badly damaged as reports describe another American steamer torpedoed by a submarine in the same region.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1915
Page
1
Ryndam Damaged in Severe Liner Incident at Shoals
A liner named Ryndam sustained severe damage this morning near Shoals, with authorities reporting significant structural harm and ongoing salvage assessment. No injuries are confirmed, and investigations into the cause are underway by marine safety officials.
Nebraskan torpedoed off Ireland as Washington weighs reply
The American steamer Nebraskan was torpedoed 40 miles south of Fasnet off Ireland while en route from Liverpool to Delaware breakwater. No lives lost. crew escaped in boats, returned to ship, and proceeded to sea. Officials in Washington sought details before commenting on the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Greene
Liverpool
Delaware
Fasnet
Ireland
Nebraskan
Brookhead
Brookshaven
Ncataskan
Aircene
A. AviaArins
Skinner
Admiralty
Wess Fasner
Bryan
Nat
South Crolina
Ryndam
Cuneo
South Carolina
Texas
Louisiana
Ambrose
Steamship Nebraskan Hit By Mine Or Torpedo
Message from Captain John Greene reports the American Hawaiian steamship Nebraskan struck 43 miles west of Fasnet by mine or torpedo. The vessel is steaming for Liverpool with water in the lower hold and one injured. details relayed from Mine or Torpedo incident.
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New York
American- Hawaiian Steamship Company
Nebraskan
Greene
Cable
John Greene
Fasnet
Liverpool
Nebraskan Bound for Queenstown Reported Off Beam
A London message from SXinsale Ireland states the Nebraskan passed a point at 11 this morning en route to Queenstown. The steamship was seen signaling at the bow that it was not under control while proceeding under its own power.
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London
Lloyds
Sxinsale
Ireland
Queenstown
Bodies of Americans slain by bandits found near border
Alpine Texas reports the bodies of Gene Hulen a Texas ranger and Joe Sitter an American river guard were recovered near the Big Bend border area after they were killed by alleged Mexican bandits yesterday authorities said the incident occurred yesterday and the victims were located today along the.borderline of the Big Bend region
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Associated Press
Alpine
Tex
Gene Hulen
Joe Sitter
Big Bend
Prominent Brooklyn Woman Found Dead
Mrs. Charlotte O'Neill wife of Francis O'Neill an architect and Brooklyn Rapid Transit employee was found with a bullet wound in her heart at home on Eastern Parkway. Her two children Josephine one and Francis four were found in an adjacent room with cords around their necks. the baby died and the boy was revived. Detectives theorize sudden dementia preceded the killings and a revolver was found nearby.
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Associated Press
New York
Charlotte O'Neill
Francis O'Neill
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn
Josephine
Francis
High Point Jitney Company Is Chartered
Raleigh May 26 The Interurban Motor Lines company Inc was chartered to transport freight and passengers between High Point Winston Salem and Greensboro. Authorized capital stock 125000. $2500 subscribed by O A Kirkman L B Kirkman and G F Wilson all of High Point where the principal office will be located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Raleigh
Interurban Motor Lines Company, Inc
High Point
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
O. A. Kirkman
L. B. Kirkman
G. F. Wilson
Date for Electrocution of Charles Becker Fixed
Albany May 26 The court of appeals fixed the week beginning July 12 for the execution of former police Lieutenant Charles Becker, convicted of the murder of Herman Rosenthal.
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Associated Press
Albany
Court of Appeals
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
King Constantine in critical condition reported
London dispatch says King Constantine of Greece remains in critical condition as of May 26, Athens telegraph report notes ongoing serious illness and unstable status.
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London
Constantine
Greece
Athens
Exchange Telgraph
Thousands witness Shrine parade in Greensboro excitement
Greensboro welcomed Shriners from Oasis, Whedive and Omar temples for a joint ceremonial. More than 500 Nobles registered, with hundreds of visitors arriving from Norfolk and Charlotte. A morning parade along Elm Street featured Arab Patrols and decorated autos, followed by drills and a luncheon. An afternoon session and a banquet capped a day of citywide festivities.
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Merchants and Manufacturers’ Club
Norfolk
Khedive Temple
Potentate Hitfard V
Oasis
Elm Street
Lee
Gaston
Thomas J. Murphy
Gaston Street
Masonic and
Eastern Star
W. &. Liddell
Charlotte
Merchant and Manufacturers’ Club
Elks’ Club
Shriners
The
Elks
Vienna reports small naval engagement
An official communication says the cruiser Helgoland and three destroyers met two Italian torpedo boat destroyers near Barletta. One Italian boat escaped while the other was sunk after a shell strike. Eleven men, including the Italian commander, were rescued by our destroyers amid shelling by two Italian battleships.
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Vienna
Iang Zo
tVia Amsteragam
London
Helgoland
Barletta
Csepnel
Fielgeland
Three South American States Sign Peace Treaties
In Buenos Aires on May 25, Argentina Brazil and Chile signed a tripartite peace treaty after a mission by Brazil's Foreign Minister Dr Lauro Muller. Buenos Aires press reaction is favorable to the agreement.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Lauro Muller
Chief Police Assembly Declines Women Admission
Cincinnati May 26 Fifty chiefs of police were elected members of the International Association of Chiefs of Police at its 26th annual convention. A communication from Mrs Agnes F Webb of Los Angeles asking the National Association of Police Women be admitted as an affiliated body was tabled.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Chiefs of Police
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Agnes F. Webb
Los Angeles
Calif
National Association of Police Women
International Association
Governor Craig urged to appoint delegates for New York meeting
Raleigh May 26 Governor Craig has been asked by the National Security league to appoint delegates to the peace and preparation meeting to be held in New York June 14.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
Craig
National Security League
New York
Pan American Delegates Hold Group Sessions in Washington
Delegates from South and Central American states met in group conferences at the Pan American Financial Congress in Washington. No general session today as they discussed war impacts and ways to secure capital with U S bankers. A sub committee began outlining uniform laws to ease trade across the Americas.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Americas
Secretary Daniels Addresses Large Educational Rally
Secretary of the Navy Daniels spoke to the largest educational rally in eastern North Carolina history. About five thousand school children and numerous organizations attended in Wilmington on May 26, focusing on education while omitting wartime commentary. He did not react to news of the Nebraskan incident when shown a dispatch.
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Associated Press
Wilmington
N. C
Daniels
North Carolina
General Assembly Hopes to Adjourn Tomorrow
Newport News Va May 6 The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of the South met with energy and focused business. no social sessions were planned and commissioners hope to adjourn tomorrow afternoon or night. The devotional this morning centered on The Family Altar and Evangelists with Rex Melton of Greensboro N C presiding.
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Associated Press
Newport News
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church of the South
Docker
Rex
Melton
Greensboro
N. C
Prominent Greenville Lawyer Ends His Own Life
W. H. Irvine a well known Greenville D C lawyer died by suicide today. He recently filed for bankruptcy with liabilities estimated at 250000 and assets around 500000, mostly real estate. Despondency was cited as the cause.
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Associated Press
Greenville
D. C
W. H. Irvine
Council deferred police elections amid salary disputes
City council completed two hours of work electing Recorder Dalton and Prosecuting Attorney Albert son with other posts set at low pay. The chief of police and clerk duties sparked debate as two votes failed to fix a combined salary, while W C York was chosen superintendent of water works at 1200 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. McCain
Lee Trie
W. C. York
Police Department
Des Hed
Reecordrs
Alexander
Wickett
Terry
VET Recorders Court Business
Couneciiman
Vir. Dalton
Alexander and Davis
Recorder's Court
Recorder
Pickett
Smith
Torv
Davis
Hie
McCain
Wife of Belgian minister jailed for letter to husband
Amsterdam reports DeWiart wife of the Belgian minister of justice was sentenced to three months for corresponding with her husband. The sentence was commuted to deportation to Berlin. The Brussels dispatch notes no details of the correspondence.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
DeWiart
Brussels
Telegraaf
Berlin
Italian Women Take Up Work Left By Men
In Rome and major Italian cities women are set to fill jobs vacated by men called to the colors. Wives and sisters of tramway conductors and ticket takers will fill these posts. Women in San Lorenzo will also keep the streets clean.
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Associated Press
Rome
Paris
Italy
San Lorenzo
Russians Claim They Hold Germank4 In Galicia
Petrograd reports that German activity continues in Galicia on both sides of the San River but the Russians say the situation is well in hand. The German drive from Cré von and the left bank Vistula movement have lost momentum, according to advices received here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackensen
Przemysl
Jaroslau
Dardanelles
Ypres
Arras
Adrea
Vienna
Constantine
Greece
Associated Press
Petrograd
Galicia
San
Crévon
Vistula
President Commended At Lutheran Brotherhoods Convention
Resolutions praising President Wilsons peace policy and his conduct on U S affairs arising from the European conflict were adopted at the Federal Council of Lutheran Brotherhoods annual meeting in Akron Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Akron
Wilson
United States
Federal Council of Lutheran Brotherhoods
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Erga
Nebrankan
Wey
United State
Rotterdam
Nantucket Shoals
Joseph J. Cuneo
Boston
Baracoa Cuba
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Neo
King George
High Point “Jitney” Company
Oasis, Khedive
Omar Tem
Ples
Ness
Carolinas
Virginia
Fez
Whedive
Omar
Chief Police Assembly
Secretary Daniels
General Assembly
Carter Dalton
T. W. Albertson
Lighting Systems
T. W. Albert
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