U Boat Sinks British Vessel Off Virginia
The British steamer Harpathian, 4,500 tons, was torpedoed and sunk about 100 miles east of the Virginia Capes, with the crew rescued by the Palmer at Cape Henry and landed at Old Point Comfort. One man injured. The attack follows the sinking of the Winnescode? and the Norwegian tanker Ridsvold, as U boats operate off the coast.
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America Warned In Advance of Raid by U Boats
The Navy Department had received warnings of German submarine activity ahead of an anticipated raid. A special dispatch to The Tribune notes heightened tension as naval authorities prepared for possible attacks. Continued on Page 4.
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British Say Air Raid On N. Y. Is Possible
London reports New York police instruction for citizens in case of hostile air raids. Naval officials judge German air raids on New York not improbable, citing past submarine seaplane carrier reports and a Christmas 1914 raid near Cuxhaven.
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Crozier Back From Front to Speed Up Gun Output
Major General William Crozier returns from extensive trips in France England and Italy with a report urging maximum production of heavy ordnance. War Department plans giant siege guns to breach German fortifications and assigns two new plants Neville Island near Pittsburgh and Midvale near Philadelphia to build siege artillery. Brigadier General Dickson heads Bethlehem Steel work for the Ordnance Department while Nuckols Durban and Mazur report as inspectors.
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Russia offers Black Sea Fleet to Germany
Bolshevik Foreign Minister M Tchitcherin dispatched a wireless to Ambassador Joffe in Berlin announcing the Soviet government is prepared to surrender the Russian Black Sea fleet to Germany. The ships would be restored to Russia after peace is declared and Germany would refrain from using the vessels. The invasion of Russia must cease.
McAdoo outlines tax plan to fund 1919 war costs
Secretary McAdoo proposed to raise $8 billion through taxation in the 1919 fiscal year and to impose a high rate war profits tax atop the existing excess profits tax. He urged larger normal income tax on unearned incomes and heavy taxes on luxuries, aiming to finance war needs and support Liberty bond funding. The plan signals a broad shift to heavier levies while preserving bought securities markets.
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Germans Suffer Disastrous Defeat In Oise Assault
German attempts to extend lines on the Oise failed disastrously as French forces repelled crossings near Pont L Eveque and Mont Alagache. Allies pressed the sector between the Oise and Aisne, capturing small prisoner groups while reporting German fatigue and ration shortages since May 27. A French prisoner described widespread German bodies and dire supply conditions across front lines. Continued on next page, Column 6.
U S Armies Training for Open Warfare
Washington reports American forces are shifting from trench to open warfare training. Division commanders emphasize long marches, constant target practice, and all around soldiering in preparation for a Berlin advance. European observers note morale boosts from American contributions and growing confidence in Allied victory.
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Mine Sweeper Plant Raided by U S Agents in Brooklyn
Assistant United States Attorney Henry Ward Beer led federal agents as they seized time cards time books and company records at the Tebo Yacht Basin Company plant at the foot of Twenty third Street Brooklyn. A search warrant issued by US Commissioner McGoldick authorized the action. The plant built mine sweepers refitted and repaired government ships and did private work. William H Todd president could not be reached for comment.
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Germans Raid Paris Leaves One Dead and Several Hurt
PARIS June 7 German airplanes raided the Paris district last night with heavy defensive fire. Some bombs were dropped and one person is reported dead with several wounded. Material damage was done and the all clear sounded at 12 20 a m Friday.
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Americans Press Across Front Near Chateau Thierry
American marines attacked at dawn gaining ground on a four kilometer front in the Chateau Thierry sector and captured 100 prisoners while French troops took 160 more. The push forced three fresh German divisions into the line over three days. Hill 142 was captured, and a German machine gun company nearly wiped out as the Americans pressed the front.
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