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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1918
Page
23
Fragmented text describes a U S effort against a German plot concerning Persia. It references military action, shells, convoys, and a wartime intelligence context with mentions of a sector, a convoy, and a colonel involved in war diversion assignments.
The American Board launches a political child health census this Monday as part of a broad campaign. Officials outline plans to gather data through local channels, with emphasis on public health and civic participation amid wartime policy debates.
New York detective Martin Owens, now an ambulance driver and first lieutenant in the Ambulance Corps, is commended for gallantry in action in France. Report notes his leadership during heavy shelling and rescue efforts amid advancing patrols and night shifts, highlighting wartime service recognized by superiors.
An oval meeting at the High School of Commerce addressed loyalty amid a pamphlet dispute by the American Defence Society and the Schoolmasters' Association of New York claiming loyalty questions among One Lenghorn Union members. The session, led by Henry Linvill, faced opposition from several teachers and union members arguing against factional purity and political intrusion.
The Shipping Board reported May produced a record 71 ships totaling 238 759 tons and 42 wooden ships. May surpassed April and February benchmarks, with overall May tonnage lifting the national shipping output near wartime totals, marking a historic monthly surge.
Seventeen to nineteen passengers aboard the Carolina were missing after a Sunday night ship attack by a German submarine. The WiaKiuE BerkoMa company owner of the vessel states no bodies have been found, and hope remains that all those aboard are alive.
A fragmented paragraph describes German air operations using a bright clockwork glare during a June raid on Paris. It mentions timing, beacon-like lights, and a coordinated bombing effort, with unclear details about casualties or targets.
Read amid garbled dispatches the telegraph wires discuss Germany’s expansion plans and aims in the Russia theater. The commentary links Berlin’s policy to wider European balance, noting tensions with Britain and the possible fallout for Turkey and the Balkans. The piece situates German ambitions within the Western Front and wartime diplomacy.
Jonathan O.way, remivisioner of Public Markets, issues a statement ridiculing Odell and offers $1,000 to the Red Cross. He claims the actual market price per ton for the commodity was $7, denying price fixing attempts in Manhattan and Brooklyn. He asserts the season’s price hovered around $8 with some dealers paying less, and vows to testify under oath with a sworn deposition to pursue the matter.
Paris reports claim safety for American women in the city as Deputy Paul Benazet argues precautionary measures protect the capital. He cites German threats and urges vigilance while affirming resolve to defend France and aid allies amid the war.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Austria-Hungary agrees to German war plans under the military alliance. Provisions include proportional burdens, shared front conduct, mutual aid on defenses, and postwar demobilization terms. Key points mention joint supreme command and armament limits after the conflict.
Washington reports a definite plan to curb coal use for nonessential industries. Administrator Garfield will present a scheme to limit coal supplies, likely followed by rationing across vital firms as officials weigh industrial curtailment to protect war needs.
The report lists Second lieutenant Frank Biylies of Naw Bedard Massachusetts and Sergeant David EK Pat mai OP BRankling Maks among pilots credited with aerial victories. It notes Mudoniyy with his thirty second win, Captain Penford with ninety four, and Boyau lis with fourteenths across Breach fy- Jog squadrons.
Berlin War Food Department secretary warned pots and fats will run short until next harvest. Wheat and fats outlook seen as war risk. Ottawa reports 75,000 Canadian youths available for military service under the registration act, including 46,128 in the nineteen year old class.
A dubious statement from the council of defence calls on the Non Partisan League to halt operations in the state. It labels the party’s war programme and principles as treasonous to the country. The exact wording and source are garbled but the charge is treason accusations against the league.
A Dublin proclamation urges Irishmen to join the recruiting office amid ongoing efforts. Officials urge swift enrollment and emphasize national service as part of a broader recruitment push in the capital.
A distorted 1918 plea by a controversial figure urges Allied intervention to save Russia from Bolshevik rule. The message claims Russia seeks Western aid to defeat Bolsheviks, end German imperialism, and establish order and liberty under Allied leadership, with calls spanning fear of treason and a universal appeal to all Russians to support an Allied invasion.
Governor Whitman addressed about 7000 Morse Dry Dock and Repair Company workers in Brooklyn amid heavy rain. He praised their wartime contributions to liberty and civilization, urged unity, and thanked them for supporting the American war effort as American and French sailors stood by with the Morse Band.
Mount Vernon New York and Texas officers died in a battle practice collision near Gerstner Light. Flight Lieutenants John L Newarty from Mount Vernon and Travers Halton from San Antonio were killed when their airplanes carried away during bate practice.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Captain Kekel Manny of the U-boat Wera describes sinking about 48,000 tons of shipping near the Azores. He is cited as a Berlin Admiralty officer early in the war, with German newspapers touting his exploits.
An insurance official warns that costs from fires aiding the Kaiser could reach billions in Liberty Bond losses. He cites figures tied to wartime destruction and argues for policy adjustments, including postage changes, as lawmakers consider amendments to assist national defense and insurer stability.
Senate requests information on profits in coal and mining. Internal Revenue Bureau prepares a report expected to reveal high profit rates among coal operators and mining industries. Information will be furnished to Congress as available. Taxpayer identities may be disclosed.
A fragmented storage notice lists dates and locations for property release and auction actions. It mentions multiple parties and a sequence of dates including a Wednesday and Tuesdays with times, events near a court or administrative office, and terms like notice and sale. The readable fragments reference a company name and generic legal language about disposition of stored items and related obligations. Local officials may be named in the original, but the legible content focuses on timing, places, and procedural notices.
Fragmented obituary column lists numerous names and ages with scattered locations and kinship notes. The sample references Adams, Tavares, Bulatanas, Tyler, and Her—alongside multiple familial ties and funeral references, indicating a dense, mixed death notices section.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and dates jumbled with no coherent events. No discernible marriage record or readable entities beyond scattered letter groups. Unable to extract a factual headline or summary from the provided content.
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