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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
9
An American steamship arriving from a British port recounts a June 4 encounter with a German submarine offshore. A torpedo strike failed to explode while the ship’s gun crew opened fire, badly damaging the sub and severing its periscope. The vessel vanished after the attack, with crew unsure if the submarine sank.
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A British vessel reported being attacked by a submarine and exchanging shots for about half an hour before the submarine submerged. A second British ship fought at close range, after which the sub disappeared. The torpedo struck amidships but failed to explode, and the crew resumed battle as shells flashed and gunfire continued until the submarine vanished.
London reports from Copenhagen via Central News that the Norwegian steamer Cedric was sunk. The captain and twelve crew members are missing. Earlier reports claimed the Corrie, a 1128 ton freighter, left New York May 28 bound for Liverpool and was sunk, though NY line reps had no official word.
Washington officials denied reports that a British steamer arrived at an Atlantic port with prisoners from a German raider. Navy officers confirmed only that a British vessel reached the harbor, with no evidence of prisoners aboard. Admiral Sims dismissed rumors that an American destroyer rammed and sank a submarine as unfounded.
The article reports on morale boosting efforts aboard an American destroyer flotilla in British waters. A Broadway hotel chef and a famed baker prepare bread and meals for sailors, with a clubhouse near La Fore and a full program of entertainment, moving pictures, minstrel shows, and dances planned for the crew. The facility receives support from London and New York business figures, and amenities include a dormitory for seventy five and future canteen and shower facilities.
British front reports reveal American doctors nurses and enlisted men have taken charge of six large general field hospitals releasing British staff. Units labeled United States Base Hospitals No 4 5 10 21 12 16 now operate under regular army command with American officers and trained civilian doctors and nurses aiding in forward casualty stations amid ongoing Messines fighting.
Official reports describe night raids northeast of Queant near Neuve Chapelle and Armentières with prisoners taken. Night statement notes hostile raid repulsed east of Epehy. German casualties, failed enemy attempts near Guillemont Farm. continued artillery work and air operations amid bad weather. one German aircraft downed.
Italian front reports say Crown Prince Rugprecht’s forces facing stiff resistance near Armentieres and Carso sectors with renewed German sorties. French and Austrian statements clash over gains around the Trentino and Lagazuoi, while Rome cites bombardment pauses and patrols. Western fronts show inconsistent battle activity with Italian and Austrian postings noting limited advances and entrenched positions.
Desultory artillery activity persisted along the front with a normal level of patrol reconnaissance. On the Italian plateau near Sette Communi the front was quieter yesterday.
An imperial order dated June 14 names Herr Schaj je as chief of the Flemish district administration with residence in Brussels. Haniel is appointed chief of the Walloon administration. Herr Pechhammer becomes director of the finance department at Brussels, and Herr von Wilmowaki is named another Prussian official.
Refugees expelled by the Germans arrive in Paris after traveling via Belgium, Germany and Switzerland. Late arrivals report St Quentin was evacuated by March 1 and the town’s cellars are linked by underground passages to several nearby villages.
London reports renewed battle activity along the Balkan front with possible offensive moves by General Sarrail's forces. Bulgarian sources say Allied batteries shell north of Monastir while recon patrols occur east of the Derna River and along the Strum front. The Vardar valley lies between these areas toward Nish, a key northward route. Bulgarian detachments at Cerna Bend are said to have entered Enterte trenches and returned with prisoners.
Preliminary reports from the New York Navy Yard describe the first BLO-tn submarine chaser enduring a severe series of tests. The boat uses triple screws and three gasoline engines, and its performance will influence the design of hundreds more. Construction has progressed at navy yards, with deliveries not expected before October 1.
A June 22 dispatch reports about 90 percent of Limburg miners on strike for a minimum wage and eight-hour day. Belgian interned soldiers working in the mines joined, totaling about 76,000 workers, threatening Holland's coal supply.
New York area registers for the state military census amid tight deadlines. About 2.8 million eligible in greater New York, roughly 2,800.09 have registered as stations close. Officials warn remaining registrants must hurry, with 5,000 clerks and 3,900 added staff to speed up. Police aid to round up slackers, including subpenas served at stations.
Agostino Maggiore was sentenced to 180 days in the penitentiary after defying a military census inquiry. The Solvay resident refused questions and told the enumerator to leave, marking the first conviction in the state under the census.
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