Silver Shells Guns Sink a Submarine in Mediterranean
Paris reports the American steamer Silver Shell fought a submarine in the Mediterranean on May 30 after an exchange of sixty shots. Admiral Lacaze cited uncertain sunk status but praised Allied patrols and sea plane support as key to submarine threats. William J. Clark led the Bluejackets.
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Paris
Silver Shell
Ministry Marine
Tom Chariton
Ameri
Admiral Lacaz
Marine
Lacase
William J Clark Commander of Silver Shell Gun Crew
William J Clark from New York captains the guard on the Silver Shell after its forty three man crew, including several Americans, sank a German submarine in a running engagement in the Mediterranean. Secretary Daniels confirms the action and notes naval gun crew practices.
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Washington
William J. Clark
New York
Arkansas
Mediterranean
Geretary Daniels
Clark
Silver Shell
R. Briner
Jameson
Thomas JF. Atwell
Providence
R. J
Frankeesmegens
Southbridge
Mase
Celone
Anconia
Conn
F. Chisholm
Jersey City
Walter R. Horn
Boston
Thomas J. Leahy
Springfield
Mass
Daniels
Subies
Flotila
Ty Thg Shell ‘Ompacer of
California
America
Survivors of U-Boat Attack Rescued by U.S. Destroyer
Survivors from the Russian bark Lynton and the Norwegian bark Madura, torpedoed off the Irish east, reached safety after a U.S. destroyer arrived to shell the Madura. Two Lynton crewmen killed, seven wounded. Madura crew suffered further losses as shells struck lifeboats before the destroyer intervened.
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United States
Pensacola
Jynton
Lynton
Saidoes
Ada Clark Proud Wife of Sailor Missing Since May
Mrs Ada Clark speaks proudly of husband William J C on duty aboard the Silver Shell. She has heard nothing since May 10 and relies on official channels for word. She notes family military service spanning navy roles and training across multiple relatives.
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Ada Clark
William J.C
Navy
Richmond
General Grant
Urey Canjtea
Family plans homecoming reunion as service members serve
In a reflective note, a family discusses Will returning home and hosting a reunion for soldiers and sailors not on duty. The writer mentions her husband’s enlistment ending next November and plans for possible reenlistment.
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Will
Postwar plan to curb U boats urged by Lord Sydenham
London June 7 Lord Sydenham urged a postwar measure to halt German U boat actions. He proposed a fixed date after peace for immediate restrictions on merchant and hospital ships and no entry to American ports or the Panama Canal, with all belligerent and neutral ships barred until conditions are met. The move, he argued, would stop daily atrocities and push toward prompt peace. Trusted American action could thus aid humanity and protest against German barbarism.
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NEW York Times
London
Lord Sydenham
Tur
America
United States
Germany
Panama Canal
Alsace Lorraine Rejects Liberation in War End Talks
Alsace Lorraine leaders say they refuse liberation and will remain part of the German Empire. Georg Ricklin reelected president as Alsatians pledge unity with Germany and seek peace that ends the war promptly. A Berlin article argues for a Federal State solution and autonomy within the empire, rejecting plebiscite as impractical.
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London
Landtag
Alsace-Lorraine
Strassburg
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von Kwitz
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Georg Ricklin
Ricklin
Peaceul
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Icklin
Fognes
Germany
Louis XIV
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Colmar
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Majetty
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Copenhagen
Berlin
Vorwirts
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Herr Wendel
Lorraine
German Empire
Morgan & Co. Praised as Court Vacates Attachment
Supreme Court Justice Ford vacated an attachment on J. P. & Co. funds for John F. Ryan who sold 12,000 horses to the French government. The move followed Morgan & Co. financing the horse deal and transferring funds to Queens County Trust Company as Trustee. The judge called Morgan & Co. a strong arm in the car work and relief from the levy embarrassment.
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Supreme Court
Ford
John F. Ryan
George M. Davis
Yen
Mont
Morgan
Ryan
Queens County Trust Company
House of Morgan & Co
France seeks new loan authority to Allies during war
Paris reports France has advanced 3.875 billion francs to allies and friendly states. A bill introduced by the Finance Minister, with President Poincaré's approval, asks authority to loan an additional 2.788 billion francs bringing total advances to over 6.663 billion francs.
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Paris
France
Poincaré
Americans hinge war effort on Norwegian aid and naval power
Land and Water argues that American entry into World War I shifts balance, with Norway potentially joining Allies to threaten German bases. It notes American naval strength, blockade effects, and the need for six months or more to prepare direct offensives on German bases, while praising U S support and wartime mobilization in the ocean and on land.
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NEW York Times
London
Land and Water
United States
Arthur Pollen
Norway
North Sea
Sound
Heligoland
America
England
Draft Roll Closer to the Exemption Rules
The draft rules hinge on officials’ classifications for exemption under the selective service law with review boards in each federal district. Appeals from local boards go to these boards which also have original jurisdiction in disputes regarding exemptions for industry including agriculture during emergencies. Final exemption regulations will be issued by the President once finalized.
Nearly 1,000,000 New Yorkers registered under draft act
Albany June 7 Nearly one million men ages 21 to 30 were registered last Tuesday under the Federal Draft act, with 600,000 plus slated as exempt. Exemptions include office holders, those with disabilities, several dependents, and other reasons. Upstate totals show 228,137 exemptions, about 64 percent of those registered.
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Albany
New York State
Adjutant General's Office
Whitman
Greater
New York
Detroit Registration Expands as Elector Roll Grows
Detroit voters boosted registration by over 3,000 today with officials predicting up to 314,000 registered by nightfall. The total is expected to reach about 157,000 after today’s add by workers who previously missed Tuesday polls.
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Detroit
German airman Schaefer dies in battle
Amsterdam dispatch reports Lieut. Schaefer, credited with thirty downed planes, killed while leading his squadron in combat with British aircraft near Krefeld. The Rheinische Zeitung confirms the loss in Rhenish Prussia.
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Amsterdam
London
Krefeld
Rhenish
Prussia
Rheinische Westfalische Zeitung
Schaefer
Air raid on Nieuwmunster Belgium reported by Admiralty
Navy aircraft attacked the Nieuwmunster aerodrome near Blankenberge in Belgium. Bombs were dropped and Ostend units returned safely after a hostile air attack failed to deter them.
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London
Belgium
Adamirally
Nieuw
Zeemunster
Ostend
Admiralty
Nieuwmunster
Blankenberghe
Maine War Enrollment Totals Released
Governor Milliken wired Provost Marshal General Crowder with Maine's total enrollment on Registration Day as 60 176. Classifications show whites exempt 29 344 whites enrolled 49 907 colored exemptions 48 colored enrolled 106 aliens 10 043 alien enemies 120.
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Maine
Augusta
Milliken
Crowder
Washington
Detroit Factories Enforce Registration Credential Rule
Report notes that workers must present registration credentials to operate, with a claim that every automobile factory in Detroit enforces the order. The statement emphasizes universal compliance across the industry.
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Detroit
Troops Called In Rockford Over Registration Riots
Sheriff Ginders asked Governor Lowden for state troops to prevent disturbances as 126 IWW agitators are jailed for refusing to register. Illinois National Guard units were placed on standby to preserve peace as nationwide registration enforcement continues.
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Rockford
Ill
Ginders
Lowden
Illinois National Guard
Westminster Gazette Praises U S Registration Move
The Westminster Gazette congratulates the United States on its military registration and says intermediary steps toward compulsory service were justified. It notes the high quality of conscripts and the potential to form a large capable army without disrupting national life. It also warns the submarine menace must be met with continued seriousness.
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London
United States
Westminster Gazette Today
Wilson
American Congress
Oiis
Westminster Gazette
State to Register All New York City Residents for War Census
New York City plans a comprehensive census of persons aged 16 to 60 to assess military service fit. Over 3,000,000 forms will be distributed as registration opens next Monday. The process requires detailed questions for men and women and may involve subpoenas for noncompliance.
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New York City Board
Broadway
New York City
E. P. Goodrich
New York
Orc
National Defense
Or's Committee On
Nanal Defense
Peace and reconstruction urged after war by Gazette readers
The Gazette notes that a path to peace hinges on American capability to aid, Britain’s wartime resilience, and a world order change. It stresses avoiding a mere patch-up and seeks a genuine new postwar framework with Britain, America, and Germany in key roles.
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Carpe
Gazette
Germany
Great Britain
Europe
Exemption Claims Grow as City Registers 585000 Men
Registration figures in New York City show evolving exemption totals with Manhattan and Brooklyn districts reporting thousands of exemptions. Among 73,000 in nine Manhattan districts, about 23,100 claimed exemption and 13,200 waived it, while 150 enemy aliens were noted among 23,000 registered aliens.
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Manhattan
New York City
Brooklyn
Bronx
War Department
Feudists Attack Guards Near Roanoke
Special to The New York Times from Roanoke Virginia on June 7 reports Second Virginia Regiment guards under ambush fire by mountaineers from Kentucky. Six attackers identified by pistol flashes. later numbers grow to ten or twelve as night patrols continue. Authorities say McCoy and Phipps tied to the plot are jailed in Roanoke awaiting hearing. Justice Department aides arrive and review registration events.
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New York Times
Roanoke
Virginia
Department of Justice
McCoy
Phipps
Neutrals Congress Fostering Overseas Debate
Reports from Buenos Aires indicate rising discussion about a proposed Continental Congress of Neutrals. Mexican Colombian and Peruvian ministers press President Yrigoyen for a broad agenda and a fixed date, while other nations fear U S influence and potential overreach.
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Buenos Aires
Congress of Neutrals
Mexico
Olombia
Peru
Yrigoyen
Continental Congress of Neutrals
Toolombia
Irigoyence
United States
German Press Scorns America Over War Role
Berlin’s Post mocks Roosevelt as opéra bouffe and questions American army recruiting. It argues US support is economic only and warns that a single American army unit of twenty doctors signals limited mobilization. Other papers reiterate America’s slow troop plans and imply hostility to universal service.
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NEW York Times
Hague
United States
Berlin
Roosevelt
America
the Post
América
Ross
Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
NgeWe York K Vimes
Washington
Europe
Zeitung
Germany
Kreuz-Zeitung
England
Lloyd George
Wilson
Brooklyn Teacher Refuses Draft. Remanded for Sentence
Herman P. Levine a 25 year old public school teacher arrested in Brooklyn for refusal to register under the selective draft law persisted in his opposition and was remanded to jail for a probable prison sentence next Wednesday. He pleaded guilty to the charge but said he would not register citing opposition to war. He has taught at Public School 180 on Rivington Street and lives at 215 Riverdale Avenue Brooklyn.
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Herman P. Levine
United States
J M. Power
Brooklyn
Raymond Street
Levine
Chatfield
Marshal Power
Public School 180
Rivington Street
Manhattan
Riverdale Avenue
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