Toll of raiders rises as ships lost near coast
Reports detail three more U boat victims off the U S Atlantic coast including the Norweigan steamer Eidsvold and the Samuel G. Menge, with 25 listed as missing or dead. Carolina survivors numbered 250 from 829 aboard, while mines and minefields complicate coastal patrols.
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Carolina
Eidsvold
Samuel G. Menger
Eehouner Desauss
Hidawold
Virginia Capes
Desausa
Delaware Gapee
Samuel G. Menge
Hidsveld
New York
Porto Rico
The
Steamship Company
Philadelphia
Brandywine
Dela Ware
Washington
Daniela
France
Tn Ac
Usbont
Lfe
Delaware Capes
Tureday
Neutral ship sunk near Virginia capes by U boats
A neutral merchant vessel was sunk near the Virginia Capes as German submarines moved south. The report notes continued raider activity and threats to sea routes, with naval authorities tracking movements and assessing risks to shipping lanes.
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Paris
Virginia Capes
U-Boat Plot Aims at Mexico and U S Ports
Special dispatch reports Mexican officials in Washington fear German influence over Carranza and a push to use Mexico as a base for Atlantic and Pacific operations. Observers warn of German submarine bases near American waters, mine laying along the coast, and a tied strategy to disrupt British shipping and threaten the United States.
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Tribline
Washington
Jyne
Mexico
Gerrans
United States
Ahinpl
Tampico
Germany
Pacific
Garranas
Carranza
England
Chrranca
Keys
West Indies
Bahamas
Boston
Baltimore
Atlantic
Giant Plane Taken by French Forces Near Paris
A large four motor bomber was shot down twenty eight miles northeast of Paris at Nantueil Ye Haudouin. The crew of eight was captured. French war statements claim heavy Allied bombing in the Suvieres valley and on railway stations, with four enemy planes downed and two balloons burnt.
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Paris
Nanteuil- Ye-Haudouin
Suvieres
Finmes
Mere-c-Tardenois
Roye
Borhsin
Huudoult Steer
Cindy
Open Road to France First Aim of U S Navy
United States Navy Minister Secretary of the Navy says protecting open sea lanes to France is first priority. The goal is to keep war supplies and food for Allies flowing while safeguarding coastwise shipping. Germany may raid coast towns to provoke panic, but the open road to France remains the strategic focus.
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France
U.S
C. W. Gilbert Speard
the Tribune
Washington
United States
Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Germany
Tikoly
Navy Department
Goomayny
Paris
Bleland
America
Freedom for Poland Agreed On by Allies
At the Varna conference the premiers of Britain France and Italy announced that a united independent Poland with access to the sea would be a condition of a just peace in Europe. The Allies also endorsed the American Secretary of State's declaration supporting Poland's freedom.
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London
Britain
France
Italy
Draft Registration Totals In Five Boroughs Revealed
The draft office reports total registrations at 36 574 across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Richmond County. Officials note discrepancies may reflect unregistered individuals and possible delays. breakdown shows Manhattan 62 , Brooklyn 13 278 , Queens 470 , The Bronx 4005 , Richmond , with further figures uncertain.
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Boroughs
Martin A. Conliny
Bors Sughe
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens Sree
Richmiord Visssssseeessse
Senate to Kill Dry Bill at Hoover's Plea
Washington dispatch reports Hoover warns against rail against prohibition, saying an orgy of drunkenness will follow breweries' loss. Senate opposition to House measures aims to block Randall amendment while Hoover, Smith, and Sheppard debate and discuss the impact of stopping brewing on food conservation and whiskey dominance.
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Senate
Dry Bill
Hoover
Washington
Jones
Congress
Taua
House of Representatives
Randall
Califarity
Sheppard
Smith
South Carolina
Agriculture Committee
Brunkenness
200000 Draft Men Called as Million Enroll
News from Washington reports a vast call for 200000 new draftees as 400000 registrants are mobilized under Crowder orders. The mass enrollment, including 14000 from New York and 400000 overall, aims to reinforce the National Army ahead of overseas duty. Assignments list camps such as Camp Meade, Devens, Dix, Upton and Wadsworth with large regional totals. The drive mirrors the June 6 1917 registration but anticipates future three monthly rounds and rapid cantonment postings.
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Washington
Crowder
Arizona
Aga Vince
Congress
National Army
Calla Wera
National Guard
Secaung
Camp Meade
Slusanchisette
Devens
Camp Diz
Camp Dix
Jew
Hospital under fire as Huns bomb nurses in France
London dispatch reports a British hospital in France marked for attack. A German air raid dropped three bombs two explosive in outer wards and a large incendiary that set a fire. A second pass subjected nurses and wounded men to machine gun fire. The chaplain met King George, detailing the attack and location with a diagram. The King condemned the outrage and ordered action.
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London
George
France
Lon
Piri
Kive George
Conway
Fo Osonee
Marines Repel German Attacks Near Weuilly Wood
American Marines in France repelled two German assaults near Weuilly Wood, captured enemy machine guns, and killed or captured several foes. The regiment, fighting alongside French troops, held the line amid brutal counterattacks as German efforts to break toward Paris faltered.
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Weuilly Wood
Americans Hold Ghateau Thierry Bridge In Fierce Marne Stand
Allied troops between Rheims and Soissons faced a brutal week of battle with the Americans distinguishing themselves at Wewilly Wood and Ghateau Thierry. They repelled German attempts to cross the Marne, blowing the central bridge span and pinning attackers on the southern bank while enfilading approaches and holding the left bank. The piece lauds American endurance amid heavy shelling, gas, and continuous bombardment as German forces pressed near the bridgehead.
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Wilbur Forrest
Rheims
Sois Sons
Wewilly’ Wood
Ghateau Thierry
Chateau Thierry
Marne
Leo
Early Advantage Of Ludendorf in Numbers Vanishing
London reports a great battle for Paris with American units aiding the French in blocking the capital. Foch hammers the German advance from Moyon Chausee Thierry and the Crown Prince’s front shows slowed pace. The Dise Aisne triangle remains largely unchanged with minor westward withdrawals and a slightly widened bulge near the Dureq and Marne.
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Ludendorf
Arthur S. Draper
Inedek
Celle de She
London
Paris
Moyon-Chaeau Thierry
Foch
Dise-Aisne
Sotszens
Dureq
Marne
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Chatente Thierry
Soissons
Seuton
Carle
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Aidendorf
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Lhne
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Carlepont Wood
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Champagne
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U.S. Machine Gurmers
By Wilbur Forreat
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Chemin Des Dames
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