Submarine Warfare Escalation Threatens Atlantic Route
British steamer reports wireless pleas for help after docking at full speed as American tankers off the New Jersey coast face submarine attacks. Navy confirms sinking of vessels and intensified patrols near Cape Henry as German U boats push operations toward American shores.
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ATLANTIC PORT
New Jersey
WASHINGTON
navy department
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Amerledy yenetle
nemy
Hotilla
America
Atlantic
beer ely
erman
capes
Hampton “Fionds
navy
Norfolk
Cape Henry
Atlailie
American Officer Ted for His Heroic France Service
Capt. Henry W. Worthington of Lancaster Pennsylvania is praised for leading his company despite wounds during a night attack on April 13. First Lieutenant Edward B. Hope of Washington DC is cited for conspicuous courage and cool leadership amid a night engagement with superior enemy forces on April 0.
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FRANCE
Henry W. Worthington
Lancaster
Edward B. Hope
Walterboro
ued
Port of Philadelphia Closes to Incoming Vessels
June 3 1917 Philadelphia port halted outgoing ships to prevent German U boat threat. Providence Narragansett Bay navy station ordered port closure at noon as precaution against German submarines approaching the England coast.
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WASHINGTON
PHILADELPHIA
port Phila
Narragannett ‘Bay
England
Federal Child Labor Laws Upheld by Supreme Court Injunctions
Fragments indicate a Supreme Court ruling on federal child labor prohibitions and interstate shipment of products made by children. Justices MekKenna Brant Clarke dissented while injunctions restraining employment practices in a cotton mill were sustained.
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todd edlare
tava
supreme court
Cotton mill strike nears settlement in New Bedford
A Textile Council strike in New Bedford Massachusetts last night demanded a wage increase, with operatives seeking a higher raise than manufacturers offered. The dispute centers on a proposed fifteen percent raise and a one third premium, amid tense labor talks and potential escalation.
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NEW
BEDFORD
Mass
Textile Council
tof
operativ
Wara
Federation Calls Off Strike Threat
Unclear text shows ADS officials calling off a federation strike threat labeled as “the federation” amid confusion over a labor dispute. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
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Federsation oo
federation
Indictments Under Espionage Run High in Wisconsin
Milwaukee June 3 More than 140 indictments charging espionage were stated by federal grand jury officials. The figures reflect widespread concern as several prominent Wisconsin figures were cited as having fallen out of touch with the evolving situation.
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MILWAUKEE
Wisconeln
Grain Inspectors’ Licenses Suspended in Kansas City and Omaha
Suspensions affect two grain inspectors amid a Justice Department investigation into misgrading grain. Findings indicate elevated concerns over grading practices, with actions tied to inspector responsibilities in Kansas City Missouri and Omaha Nebraska.
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AWARH
Kansas City
Kan
Omah
department ‘of justice
Kansas
supensic
srading
iniappenis
Germany Action Shows Her Fear Of Amerige
Fragmentary dispatches describe naval activity and threats along a coast. It notes American ships and submarines, with vague references to defense measures and patrols by German departments.
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GERMANY
ACTION
AMERIGE
Generality of Germanic navy hinted at in fragment
Readable fragments indicate a reference to a German generality and a schooner scene. The text suggests a military or maritime topic but lacks clear names, places, or dates to confirm specifics.
Submarine Attacks Off Jersey Coast Sink Ships
Reports from New York describe German submarines sinking ships off the New Jersey coast during the night, including the Edward H. Cole, with survivors and destroyed vessels possibly reaching fifteen. Incoming destroyers chased the subs as port authorities barred departures for safety.
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United States
v. d
port amer
NEW YORK
Porto: Rico
Carolina
York-Porto’ Rico
NEW -YORK
Jersey
iL ia
atia
New. Jersey
Faward
Edward
Newcomb
Hanibson
Life Guards Told City of Columbus of Disaster Watch
Report from Barnega by X.II dated June 3 notes one watch for survivors and confirms no disaster as of 6 o'clock. Authorities advised city life guards to stand by for updates while stations monitor.
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CITY OF COLUMBUS
BARNEGA
Sinking of City of Columbus reported with heavy loss of life
The fragment notes the City of Columbus sailing from Savannah to Boston, a sister ship of the City of Athen, sunk after a collision with a French warship off the Delaware coast. It mentions 5,423 tons and prior incidents in Chester, Delaware, with significant loss of life referenced.
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hoose
Columbus
Savanaly
Boston
Chester
Del
City of Athen
Frevich
Delaware
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