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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
20
Survivors' accounts describe a German U boat fleet sent toward the U S with crewed subs, supplies for six months, and plans to harbor near Atlantic harbors. Eyewitnesses note six month provisioning, double crews, and a possible raider conversion, while London air defense and British searchlight tactics are described in contrast.
A garbled report depicts a chaotic scene involving hundred canes of oil, food and fuel, and an air of wartime memorabilia. Officials recount swapping phonograph records with a German officer, while a commander displays German souvenirs and uniforms, recalling a May date and military possessions tied to Caplan Bolbrook in vague terms.
The German U boat commander apologizes to the captain of the Haskell and observes his crew restrain the wounded while shipmates recount the close encounter at sea. The exchange reveals discipline aboard the submarine amid combat.
The survivor George T. Gillatt of the Haskell recalls a 260 foot German U boat attack on an American vessel. He describes boarding actions, bombs planted, and a chaotic escape at night toward the Jersey coast after the Grecian rescue.
The Cyclops, a U S merchant ship, has been missing three months and speculation grows whether a German submarine sunk or captured her. A remark by a U boat commander to Captain Lowry aboard the Texel hints the vessel may have operated off the American coast for two months, raising questions about a prize crew and possible voyage to Germany.
The Admiralty released a terse bulletin about a British destroyer sinking but the wording is unclear. It provides no details on casualties or location and leaves questions about the engagement and date unresolved.
Captain Thomas Thomassen of the schooner Teahel 8. Wilay recounts a doomed attempt to tow three lifeboats toward port after their vessel sank off New Jersey by German submarines. With only gasoline, he failed to proceed beyond ten miles as the shore lay seventy-five miles away.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts says the Navy is well prepared after a conference with Secretary Daniels. He voiced confidence that anti submarine measures are in place to counter German U boats, noting abundant hydroplanes and patrol planes and that waters of the North Atlantic remain unfriendly to submarines.
In yesterday's Staats Zeitung an editorial urges German born Americans to show unity with the United States. It argues loyalty is shared with all Americans and calls for a public demonstration to honor the flag and support the war effort, stressing one nation under the Stars and Stripes.
The City of Columbus arrives safely at an Atlantic port amid a foggy scene. Coast guard vessels monitor the area after the passenger ship sent an SOS from a freighter beached offshore. Sixty or more passengers are reported aboard with no submarine sightings or major damage evident.
Last night the wireless caught calls for help from a tanker off the Delaware coast. The City of Columbus proceeded on her voyage with authority. Captain Diehl did not know his ship’s status as the distress was reported.
Hundreds of officials and civic leaders attend the National War Economy Conference at Horace Mann Auditorium to study budget systems thrift and reduced public spending while papers urge economy measures. The event features governors, mayors, university figures and business representatives with sessions at the Hotel Astor and a closing dinner at City Club.
An unusual flag was presented to American troops during a ceremony in Paris. General Ki Jonneus and Lieutenant Golouie Helwares described the flag as a symbol of Franco American cooperation in the Toure region.
A U boats recruiting activity is described with blurred text noting exams and manpower reports. The report mentions Henry Howard as director of recruiting and cites a crew strength figure of 123 men. The piece references the United States bond context and merchant shipping in a wartime frame.
A summarized dispatch from London states no munitions were aboard the hospital ship, with British officials denying possession of any shells or ammunitions. The German wireless report claims a capture of munitions from a hospital ship, but British authorities dispute these assertions and maintain no such cargo was present.
A report describes a new German air delivered bomb used by U boats against American vessels. It claims the weapon could cause massive internal explosions, setting ships ablaze and creating overwhelming blast effects, with the bomb concealed inside a ship to maximize destruction.
Philadelphia dated dispatch reports German submarines laying mines at the mouth of Delaware Bay while destroyers planes and submarines shadowed the area. An American hydroplane attacked a submarine and depth bombs were dropped as ships and coastal stations tracked the raiders.
A warship misidentified a target during gun practice exploded on deck, killing one sailor and injuring several others. Details are sparse as officials released limited information, with weather conditions cited as a factor and no further names or specifics provided.
London June The Daily Telegraph printed an article by Archibald Hurd debunking German submarine cruisers. He argues they are large subs not engineering triumphs, misrepresented to impress. He notes German subs about 2000 tons, speed around 12 knots surface, 50 knots submerged, and British subs fewer but more effective in targeting the enemy.
Governor Edge warned at the Imperial Temple convention that German submarines could threaten the Atlantic coast. He cited sea serpent stories as a cover for naval sub activity and urged vigilance, noting hotel barriers and the lack of calm in harbor protection.
At Asbury Park New Jersey lights stayed on across entertainment venues after no orders came from the War Department about dimming. Proprietors planned normal lighting while rumors of possible restrictions circulated without official guidance. Clyde liner Huron docked at Atlantic Port with passengers and cargo and shifted onward by rail.
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