Coastwide Air Fleet Targets U Boat Threat
Dawn to dark aeroplanes and hydroplanes with depth bombs patrolled the Jersey coast and New York harbor area. Naval vessels aided searches from New London to Virginia as airmen, at Camp Mills and Rockaway, maintained checkerboard patrols to deter U boat activity until all enemy subs are accounted for.
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Gopman
Jersey
New York
Sansoh
Long Island Sound
New Canada
Hydro
Ume Watch Ag
Harrior
Long Island
Camp Mills 1
Rockaway Point
Hustingternov's Island
Sandy Ile
Bishore
New London
Nantucket
Montauk Point
Langley Field
Virginia
American
Mosquito Fleet Patrolling New York Waters
Officials announced enhanced protective measures along the Atlantic coast with patrols around New York harbor. Fast boats and armed yachts cover a forty mile radius, while inbound ships faced no restrictions. a Mexican port report sparked renewed alarm about German U boats and potential bases.
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New York
Atlantic
Nine Aboard Carolina Lost in Submarine Attack
Reports state nine passengers aboard the Carolina were unaccounted for after it was destroyed by a German submarine during the night. A Russian bark sighted near quarantine reported no survivors among the missing, while rescue hopes were slim as the vessel went down with the sinking.
Carolina Ship Rescue Effort Reaches Atlantic Coast
Reports from Captain Barbour and Atlantic ports detail survivors aboard the Eva B. Douglas and the Carolina after a submarine attack. Passengers and crew saved, several boats missing, with 16 drowned off Barnegat. Survivors reported at Atlantic City Lewes and Asbury Park, with names listed. Crowds gather at Brooklyn pier as Eva B. Douglas nears dock with 15 passengers and 94 crew aboard.
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Home
Carolina
M. Sackendorf
One
Barnegat
Broadway
T. R. D. Barbour
Atlantic
Barbour
Eva B. Douglas
New York
Barnesid Inlet
Canal Guard
Lewes, del
Atlantic City
G. Gautzen
Asbury Park
Gautzen
Gertrude Luciamne
Caroline D. Higgins
Charlotta Hamilton
Rachel F. Hamilton
Anita E. Cheney
Charlotte A. Perkins
Lilian Digkinson
Westbrook
S. Capdebille
S. Thomsen
Anderson
I. Fernandes
C. Hoseth
C. Bronk
J. P. Torron
Rodriguez
Juan Gare PY. Goylpas
F. Quirino
M. Rodogues
L. Levy
J. P. Connolly
B. Lewis
B. A. Cheney
J. Barber
A. Krappenbach
T. A. Merkt
Leo K. Bennett
Lewes
Del
Elena Donato Virola
Shian Nieves
Gabriel N. Rinach
Andres Sanchez
James M. McCafferey
John J. Emanuelli
William Vireili
Gass
Navy Department
Mooney
Eva A. Douglas
Barnegat Light
ARKO
Brooklyn
United States
Beenes
U Boat Raid Triggers Record Navy Recruiting Surge
The Atlantic coast raid by U boats spurred a rush of volunteers for the navy army and marines as youths under the draft age flocked to enlistment offices. Marines reported about 100 accepted daily while many applicants were turned away for not meeting qualifications. Two Paterson youths aged 18 stopped by Monday, while dozens more 18 to 20-year-olds queued at Sixth Avenue and Forty-Second Street.
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Atlantic
Navy
W.T
Conn
Paterson
N. J
George Ram
Army
Sixth Avenue
Forty-Second Street
Tank Service
Alogar
Hayner
Kinsey
City Darkened As Precaution Against Raid
City authorities increase precautions as the Aero Club of America warns submarines could host airplanes on U boat decks to raid coastal cities. Reports stress air launched attacks over London and Paris and urge clear warning signals for all citizens amid submarine threat.
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Board of Governors
The
Aero Club of America
London
Paris
America Answers U-Boat Raids in City Recruiting Surge
More than 150 enlisted yesterday and 160 on Monday in New York as a mammoth rally by Commander Conn plans to bolster coastal defense. Brooklyn’s 115 Flatbush Avenue hosts thirty new recruits while Navy and Marine activities, including concerts at Liberty Bank steps, boost morale amid fears of gas attacks and air raids. Commander Conn highlights skilled graduates joining a new engineering department of the signal corps. army registration looms amid warnings of low air defenses and vulnerable urban targets.
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East Twenty-third Yeet
Brooklyn
Flatbush Avenue
Naval
Commander Conn
Sunset Park
Bay Ridge
S. S
Navy
Harry Bimson
Philadelphia
Engineering
Signal Corps
Liberty Bank
Madison Square
New York
Gardner
Nighttime light curbs hit Manhattan displays hard
Within an hour of a new order big users of display lights were warned and many, including Luna Park and Steeplechase Park, agreed to comply or face no penalties. Lights over Broadway theatres hotels and skyscrapers went dark while police patrolled urging compliance.
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Luna Park
Staten Island
Rockaways
Sound
Ity
William Hett
Lunaark
Mr. Hett
Manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge
Manhattan Island
New York
Tribune
Pulitzer
Singer
Metropolitan Tower
Stoden
Broadway
Coenties Slip
Pearl Street
Maiden Lane
Oor
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Mexico
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Carolina Hero
T. R. Barbour
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Circle 560
Royillon
Teres
Financial District
GO Broadway
Harlem
Lanox Ave
Pe Tat Ai Oa
Bronx
Aeons
Third Ave
Federal Reserve System
America
Dama
Enright
East Twenty-third Street
West Thirty-Eighth Street
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New Yorker
Saks & Company
34Th Street
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