Atlantic coast mines spark naval action in WWI
Mine sweepers report several German mines off the Atlantic coast, likely laid by raiding U boats. Navy officials say the raid’s purpose remains to keep men and munitions flowing to the battlefront, with destroyers and patrols expanding to counter the threat. The navy continues operations to protect transport and maintain U.S. war effort.
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WASHINGTON
Atlantic
navy department
American
Daniels
ceonavy department
Virginie
Naval officius
France
United States
Draft Candidates by Thousands Out Capital
Washington reports more than 6000 draft age men added to the war population since the United States joined the conflict. A local draft board explains that many physical examination records and transfers have not returned to original boards, with searches underway and some names published for draft evaders in states including New York, Illinois, and Iowa.
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WASHINGTON
United States
fa ct
union
New York
Illinois
Iowa
Stock Yard Strike At Chicago Yards Rises Tension
June 5 report that 159 percent workers in the Stock Handlers Union demanded a 15 a month raise and walked out at Chicago stock yards. J W Johnson, chairman of the stock yards labor council, said the action could trigger similar labor walkouts in other cities. Wee Poster, secretary, sent telegrams to Labor Secretary Wilson warning the situation was serious and may disrupt industry.
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CHICAGO
J.W. Johnson
the
stock yards labor council
Wee Poster
stock yards labor, ‘council
Labor
Wilson
Wireless Silence Frays New York Crew In Sea Rescue
Survivors recount how German submariners warned to silence wireless as steamship Carolina went down off the Delaware capes. Edwingel of New York, the ship’s wireless operator, reportedly defied orders and played a dramatic role during the rescue by a east coast schooner, while a German submarine shelled the casualty.
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NEW YORK
Germany
Atlantic
Carolina
iolima
Delaware capes
Edwingel
New
York City
Poseur Captain Warny Exposed in Desertion Case
Boston reports William Lee Howes of Brockton posed as an army captain attached to the general staff and received congratulations for a rapid rise from private to officer. San Francisco detains him on desertion and impersonating an officer after eight months of Army pursuit. He is 25, enlisted in infantry a year ago, deserted last October, and later claimed a staff captaincy at Camp Upton New York. He vanished after a telegram from his commanding officer.
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BOSTON
William’ Lee Howes
Brockton
San Francisco
Howes
AEC
Lorant
general’ staff
Camp ‘Upton
City braces for air raids as signals outlined
New York officials warned residents of possible German air attacks from submarines off the coast and outlined signals for air raids. The plan calls for a ten minute continuous siren or horn blast, followed by one minute blasts over twenty minutes, with immediate shelter in cellars and lights extinguished until further notice. Commissioner Enright announced the guiding signals after a heads up conference.
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NEW YORK
une
Enright
Two Men Spies Posing as Clergymen Arrested
June 5 two men posing as clergymen were arrested at Camp Mills by secret service agents and remanded to jail. Officers found long lists of soldiers’ names in their pockets. The men reportedly refused to be searched and had spent much time at the camp observing train departures.
Head on collision in tunnel kills five in Vermont report
Burlington Vermont June 6 a collision between a local passenger train and a work engine on the Central Vermont railroad near Burlington and Miknooski killed five persons and injured several others. Several persons were removed to hospitals. None of the passengers were killed. The accident happened in a tunnel when the local crashed head on into the work engine. It was claimed the accident was due to a mistake in orders.
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BURLINGTON
Central Vermont
Miknooski
Battle 1s Won With Russians in Aars
London reports a big battle in the Caucasus on May 24 where the Purkes and Germans clashed along the Ardohan road. The population is said to be massacred and the fighting described as large scale.
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AARS
LONDON
Kar caucasian
Ardohan road
Troops Advance in Northwest Front Clash
Troops pushed forward after rapid American advances in a northwest front engagement. The battle saw troops thrown into action as positions were occupied and defenses destroyed, with intense fighting near hastily erected lines.
German Front Repulses Repeated Attacks Near Corey
Confused but active report describes French forces repelling several German assaults along and north of Corey, with infantry and tanks aiding, breaking up attacks near Autreches Dommier and near Corey, and securing positions on the Ffneh line amid ongoing fighting.
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Corey
lepent wood
Autreches
éant
Dommier
Courey
Four: are crushed wee bi chr overturns
Four items described as crushed in a brief report from Ogden, noting high power involvement and overturned outcomes. The fragmentary text emphasizes dramatic events with little context.
Bombardment Kills Pershing Classmate
A fragmentary report notes a classmate of Pershing killed in a bombardment during World War I service in France. The text mentions a brother, United States Judge Henry D. Clayton, and references military ranks and the West during the outbreak. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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PERSHING
France
United ‘States
Henry D. Clayton
John a. ‘Pershing
New York
New
Advances in government health insurance rates
A fragmented note discusses insurance rate changes with emphasis on insufficient justification for high rates. The text mentions government health coverage and current adjustments, signaling the need for clearer policy rationale. Names or dates are not clearly readable in the provided snippet.
Enemy effort east of Amiens repulsed with prisoners
The war office announced a German raid east of Amiens at Morlancourt failed this morning. Heavy artillery and machine gun fire supported the attack, but British forces repelled the blow and took prisoners.
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AMIENS
LONDON
Morlancourt
war office
Norwegian steamship captured by Germans in raid
A Norwegian steamship was seized by a German submarine and taken to Kiel as a prize. The vessel, laden with cargo including herring for the Swedish Food Commission, was on its way when seized.
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GERMANS
inemunde
Bonds Offered as Farm Loan Board Withdraws Today
A fragment notes the Farm Loan Board withdrew bonds today amid farm finance discussions. Names and dates are unclear but reference to farm bonds remains.
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farm
loan board
Americans Hold Chateau Thierry Front Defenders Shine
London dispatch reports American machine gunners in the Chateau Thierry sector stood ready as Germans invaded the northern area. Units rushed by motor lorries to reinforce line after news of enemy breakthrough reached French headquarters. The Americans displayed courage and accuracy, earning praise from observers for halting the advance and supporting counterattacks.
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LONDON
Chateau
Thierry
Reuter
Infantigny
Chateau Thierry
Chu Thierry
cour
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