Vessels Sunk as Atlantic Ports Close in Submarine Attacks
Two American ships the Hattie Dunn and the Samuel W Hathaway are sunk by German submarines off the New England coast. A steamship and a schooner are sunk off the New Jersey coast. Port authorities halt departures as destroyers respond. Officials note no panic in mar ine circles as U S joins submarine campaign to disrupt troop transport to France.
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Edward H. Cole
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New Jersey
Germans suffer severe setback in Marne offensive
The first day of a major offensive sees German forces grimly retreating near the Marne as French counterattacks push them back along a ten mile front between the Oise and Marne. Allied positions hold elsewhere while Paris and the northern front report heavy German activity and Allied countermeasures.
New York Prepared for Possible Submarine Attack
Report from New York area notes speculation a German submarine 75 miles off the New Jersey coast could threaten New York. Officials doubt a submarine raid but consider airplane bombs and anti aircraft positions around the city as a precaution.
Bravery Honors for U S Expeditionary Forces Officers
American Expeditionary Forces officers and men are honored for gallantry. Gunnery Sergeant Arthur Johnson led his unit with calm leadership during a sharp April 24 engagement. Sergeant Los Cuketi and his squad repelled a violent counter attack near Minneapolis. First Lieutenant Tot Rattiensk directed his battery under pressure on April 24. Sergeant PP Gerere, Jerome, Wis, saved a raid by disabling two enemy weapons and preventing capture. Corporal John Kuhn remained at his post amid heavy fighting showing notable bravery.
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Rail earnings rise in April to about 80 million
Associated Press reports civic railroad earnings in April grew markedly to around 80 million dollars across interstate commerce. The gain reflects stronger freight and passenger activity and signals expanding railway revenue for the period.
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German Rush Halted In Flanders Front
General Pershing denied German claims of Allied depots at Fere en Tardenois being captured. British forces seized two fortified farms near Vieux Berquin with about 150 prisoners. French troops halted German advances near Paris and pushed counterattacks along the Marne and Ourcq sectors, taking hundreds of prisoners as Germans yielded ground.
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We Are Sinking Says the SOS From Ocean Liner
An Atlantic liner near Sands Point reported being attacked by German submarines as a convoy broke for safety. The ship, carrying 150 passengers on its maiden voyage, signaled torpedo hits and ordered a dash to a nearby port while other fast ships fled the convoy amid night dangers.
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French Counterattacks Stall German Assaults Along The Marne Front
French and British forces mounted local offensives and repelled German attacks on the northern Marne front and around Villers-Fretteaux. Reports say French troops held positions near Chateau Thierry and Pontoise while gaining ground and taking prisoners. British units conducted a northern Flanders operation, capturing nearly 200 prisoners and multiple machine guns and trench mortars.
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City Flood Submerges Sioux City After Cloudburst
City experiences severe flooding after a cloudburst with waist deep waters. Thousands of workers detour routes as crews deploy to assist, with many crowds and boats used to access offices and sites. A few workers waded to their workplaces amid the deluge.
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Red Cross Enrolls Graduate Nurses for Military Service
Washington report that the Red Cross has begun a campaign to enroll graduate nurses for military and civilian relief work. The effort seeks trained women to enter medical service programs, including nursing training schools, to support troops and aid wartime needs.
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Survivors Of Lincoln Transport Saved After Torpedoing
United States dispatch reports all passengers and returning army officers aboard the transport Lincoln were saved after being torpedoed last week. Three torpedoes struck the ship in minutes, with no serious injuries among survivors. American destroyers later sighted and attacked a submarine near the scene as rescuers moved to port.
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Kaiser Near Firing Line Amid Dames Retreat Report
Emperor William I nears the firing line as he tours positions along the Chemin de Dames. A private dispatch by Karl Oner for the Leters Anzeiger in Berlin describes the trip, with the emperor inspecting captured portions and conversing with General van Poehei near Paris.
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Fraud report details alleged tax evasion schemes
Fraud case centers on alleged criminal fraud and evasion in income tax returns linked to carpentry and construction firms. Authorities, including revenue agents and grand jury teams, are probing in New England and New York with activity extending to several western communities.
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Boy's Body Found Near Milwaukee River Dam
The body of Harbert Cipatiek, son of Preing Gi Pattik, a prominent local man, was found near the Milwaukee River dam early today after being missing since Thursday. Investigators reported no immediate signs of foul play.
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Germans Fearful Of Yankee Forage Threats Along Coast
Washington reports naval officials verify American anti submarine forces in home waters ready to meet possible German subs near the coast. Submarines sunk or sighted off U S shores prompt intensified patrols as ships and cargo transports to Europe rely on strong protective lanes and escort craft.
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The German Foray On Our Shipping News Report
The report describes multiple alleged German submarine attacks near the American coast. It notes sinkings and near-sunk vessels, including the Cole and Willey, with contradictory or unconfirmed details and officials questioning the rumors as possible German espionage. Crew recoveries vary across reports from Atlantic ports.
Supreme Court Upheld Income Act in Wisconsin Case
The Supreme Court today upheld the federal income tax law and declared parts of the child labor and other acts unconstitutional. The decision binds a Cheroitville plant to tax obligations and dismisses related proceedings in the United States. Justice Holmes and the dissenters weighed in on the ruling affecting dividends and stockholders prior to the tax act.
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Marie Corelli Summoned in Libel Suit Trial
The defense in the libel case against Maude Alien calls on noted writer Marie Corelli, with Noel Pemberton Willing serving as MP editor. Crowds filled the courtroom as Corelli’s subpoena faced cross-examination obstacles and access limits, signaling a turbulent resumption of the proceedings.
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Passenger liner Carolina in distress reports wireless appeal
Washington dispatch: Navy directs Atlantic stations to send ships to aid the steamship Carolina after 8 0 S calls claimed submarine attack. In New York a wireless call said the vessel was shelled, fate unknown. Carolina of 3125 tons, 220 passengers, 120 crew, built 1896, was twelve hours overdue at an Atlantic port. Captain T R D Barber commanded.
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Sunshine Special wreck kills crew and injures passengers
United Press reports a Sunshine Special passenger train struck an open switch near Texarkana shortly after midnight. The engineer and fireman were killed and about twenty passengers injured as the fast Texas and Pacific line train derailed. Authorities suspect the switch may have been tampered with, noting a nearby Southland rain had caused a missed signal minutes earlier.
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Americans Aid Refugees in Normandy and Brittany
United Press dispatch from Paris reports thousands of refugees, including men women and children, have been transported from Paris to rural districts in Normandy and Brittany. American military transports move people as Paris crowds greet the refugees with gifts of food and clothing, easing their displacement amid the war.
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