Feverish Fear and Courage as We Prepare for Worst
The text urges steadfast resolve amid uncertainty and fear. It counsels manly courage to brace for the worst while noting the fear may not come to pass and comfort may arise from that doubt.
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
8
The text urges steadfast resolve amid uncertainty and fear. It counsels manly courage to brace for the worst while noting the fear may not come to pass and comfort may arise from that doubt.
Describes a bridge table priced at 15 dollars with ten tall crystal glasses removable centre tray and under glass enamel finish. Includes cross see score feature a drawer under glass right of scorekeepers with auction ere gee and pencil and a pad to view scores without removal. Portable and priced at 17 50 per week.
Thousands gather at Madison Square Garden to voice support for the Soviet Government led by Lenin and Trotzky. Professor G V Lomonossoff is cheered though declares he is not Bolshevik while urging US recognition and opposing allied intervention. Protestors from Menshevik and other groups clash with Bolsheviks as resolutions call US recognition and condemn intervention.
Nine thousand white draft registrants qualified for special limited military service were called today by Provost Marshal General Crowder. They will join the Military Aeronautical Corps and be sent to Vancouver Washington to manufacture aircraft materials. Porto Rico and Hawaii were asked to furnish 17,000 registrants for the National Army with 12,468 to Camp Las Casas San Juan on June 20 and July 1 and 4,236 to Fort Armsbur g Honolulu on July 1.
A Russian cadet faction appeals to Allies for decisive intervention to aid Russia against Germany. They reject Bolshevik rule, urge coordinated actions honoring Russian rights, and note parallel calls in US Senate proposals and Soviet-era editorials seeking a definite Allied commitment.
Washington reports an 27 cent fare from New York to Newark on the Hudson & Manhattan tube route, aligning east and westbound prices after earlier discrepancies. Ferries between New Jersey and Manhattan gained tentative approval for a 5 cent average rise, with investigations pending. Public officials protest, citing impact on sailors at Pelham Bay Park and riders, while Jersey chambers press for rate adjustments.
The article argues for immediate intervention in Siberia to prevent the Central Powers from dominating the entire Russian nation. It frames the geopolitical threat as urgent and strategic, stressing decisive action to safeguard Russia's independence and future.
In Ukraine the Dowager Empress of Russia and most former imperial family members declined to meet a German general sent to inquire about their wishes. One younger Grand Duke did meet him and asked to flee to a neutral country. The family’s stance is described as anti German.
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A series of early aviation accidents leaves several officers dead or gravely injured. Lieu tenant Bardwell of New York City died instantly when an aircraft fell 400 feet near Belleville Illinois, Major Brooks was critically hurt. Jack McGee of Pawtucket was killed in Narragansett Bay while practicing exhibitions near East Greenwich Rhode Island. Lieutenant Harry Dodds of Vancouver died at Fort Sam Houston Texas after a crash from 200 feet. Lieutenant Roger Montgomery of Tunica Mississippi, an aerial gunnery instructor, was killed in Houston Texas area.
Frank O Neil ex-Chairman of the State Athletic Commission was indicted by the Federal Grand Jury and arraigned before Judge Learned Hand. Bail set at 10000 with home security provided by Mrs Rose Reider. Separate suit sought 2550 repayment to Latner Honing and Schneider. John J O Leary, brother of fugitive Sinn Fein sos Jeremiah A O Leary, to stand trial for conspiracy aiding a relative’s escape from U S jurisdiction.
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