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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
11
The British report a new German U-boat surge off the Atlantic coast, noting a 2000 ton cruiser and several submarines active near American waters. Authorities warn Berlin may extend operations to disrupt U.S. shipments, with implications for Allied supply lines and troop movements.
The Evening Star and Evening News quote British and American officials warning that Germany will use every weapon to terrorize the two nations while Americans vow to avenge the dead. Commentators stress America and Britain must expand shipbuilding to replace losses and sustain vital sea lanes, with the war far from settled.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Cologne Gazette naval expert Captain von Kuellwotter praising German submarines near the United States. He says no barred zone exists off North America yet and American war aid to Europe could invite further U boat offensives. He notes England’s defense and American torpedo boat destroyers are lacking in usable forces.
A Danish steamer docked at Atlantic Port with two aviators rescued Wednesday after their seaplane suffered engine failure and rough seas during patrol duty near shore. Ensign J. R. Clements, pilot, and Chief Gunner's Mate V Stavens, observer, from Miami, were unable to rise after repairs. They were saved within a few hours by the Heather. the damaged seaplane was also brought in.
Indictment lists O Leary and six others accused of conspiring to support an Irish revolt. They allegedly recruited Irish youths in the United States for service in the British navy then planned bombings of battleships with German-supplied explosives. The scheme involved funds channeled to Sinn Fein and ties to Irish leaders, aiming to aid Germany by landing troops and sabotaging infrastructure in Ireland and Great Britain.
A federal indictment details a broad espionage scheme tied to Sinn Fein involving funding frauds and coded communications with Berlin. Key figures include Jeremiah O Leary, John J O Leary, Willard Robinson, Mme Victories, Fricke, Rodiger, and Victorica, with payments flowing from 1917 to 1918 to support bomb plots on Irish piers and communications with Germany.
June 4 disclosure of evidence on plots between German agents and Irish agitators in the United States to promote rebellion in Ireland is expected by the Department of Justice in the Jeremiah O Leary case and related indictments in New York. Officials foresee sensational facts, note O Leary’s past ties with German propagandists, and indicate further indictments may follow in other cities.
Archibald S Hurd, naval writer, calls German submarine frightfulness off American shores absurd and praises U S defense. He says raids extend the war zone to the American continent, but aircraft carried by subs would be impractical. Unity of command and Atlantic defense are lauded while Mediterranean piracy remains concerns.
Coney Island plans to close for the summer if German air raids force a dimming of lights. The Coney Island Board of Trade announced this last night while Jersey cities delayed darkening efforts, with Hoboken and nearby towns still lit as hostile aircraft could approach from the sea.
Military police and city officials issue an order to extinguish all nonessential lights. Citizens joke about it as cafés and theatres glow with electric signs. Special Deputy Police Commissioner Ryan confirms indefinite continuation of lightless nights after coordinating with the War Department in Washington.
Washington June 7 The German submarine menace off the Atlantic coast is viewed as a continuing factor in American war measures by naval officials. They expect further raids and vow unremitting vigilance and a campaign combining offensive and defensive steps. Senator Swanson cited a Naval Affairs Committee estimate that 60 percent of German submarines have been destroyed, prompting debates on convoy systems and sub totals. Coast patrols press on as authorities weigh raid intentions and the likelihood of future encounters near Virginia Capes and nearby waters.
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