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Newspaper
The Evening Press
Location
Middletown, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
5
Survivors from the Edward H. Cole report a German submarine attack near Barnegat as naval officials confirm sinking of multiple vessels along the coast. Secretary Daniels announces protective steps as Atlantic ports close to outbound shipping and crews are warned not to discuss encounters with U boats.
A chilling bulletin reports rumors that 15 ships were sunk off the Atlantic coast during anti submarine patrols. Survivors from the Edward H. Cole recount German officer demanding ten minutes to evacuate his men. Two U boats allegedly took part in an attack near New York, with ports ordered closed and three vessels officially sunk. one U boat reportedly sunk.
German submersibles are active off the Atlantic coast. The schooner Edward H. Cole was sunk by U boats, with Captain Harry G. Newcombe and 11 crewmen surviving after a dramatic boarding and bombing. Reports say several other American vessels were torpedoed, prompting Navy restrictions on New York harbor and heightened patrols along the coast.
The Hey Cel and Ta M Haskell sister ships owned by Cole and Thurlow of Boston are four masted 2600 ton vessels built 1904 by Cobb Butler Co Rockland Maine. The Cole sailed Norfolk May 29 1904 for Portland Maine with coal. Haskell left Norfolk May 26 1904 for Boston with coal. The Isabella B Willey a 1100 ton three masted vessel owned by Atlas Shipping Co Philadelphia sailed from Buenos Aires to New York April 26 and was bound for Norfolk for coal when shelled. Marine insurance rates set by the treasury department will not be raised due to U boat activity off Jersey coast. rates cut to 2 percent on May 8 8 from 3 to 2 percent remain in effect.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels announced the port of New York would be closed to navigation under certain restrictions due to hostile submarines off the Atlantic coast. No further reasons were given, but officials said no vessels would enter the bay under convoy until the menace could be curbed.
A British steamship entering an Atlantic port on June 3 reported picking up wireless distress calls from two American tankers attacked by German U boats off the Jersey coast. Both ships said they were sinking. The liner, bound by Admiralty rules barring passenger ships from answering wireless calls, did not respond and increased speed to continue on its way.
Washington notified New York representatives that the Porto Rican steamship Carolina was attacked by German U boats this afternoon. Passengers have taken to the lifeboats as destroyers were dispatched to the rescue. The Carolina, 5093 tons, operates between New York and Porto Rico, owned by New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company.
An unverified report from an Atlantic port states a German submarine was sunk or captured near the Atlantic coast. The report claims a steamer was nearing the port with the submarine crew aboard, but there is no confirmation.
Secretary Daniels today said he has received no such report when shown a Boston quotation that a German UA boat had been captured off the American coast by American war vessels. He said, “Of course I hope it is true.”
Two airships were sent out from an Atlantic port on June 3 to locate German U boats. They flew low over the sea and carried bombs. Additional seaplanes are expected to join the hunt for subs.
Port of Boston closed by Rear Admiral Spencer B. Wood commander of the first naval district at noon today. He said he was not surprised by the sudden appearance of U boats off the coast, signaling heightened wartime alert along the harbor.
Stanley Caro, a hotel porter at Hotel Garde in Hartford, was sent to jail for six months in New Britain police court today on a charge of uttering seditious remarks.
New York on June 8 reports subtreasury credit figures with a total seen at 497 069 002 and a noted senseuae amount of 1 22 and 497 069 002.
In Hartford this afternoon Judge Rollin A. Tyler of Haddam was appointed state’s attorney for Middlesex county replacing Judge Frank D. Haines who moves to the superior court bench in August. Also reappointed were all county superior clerks. Ernest A. Inglis of the city joins the state bar examining commission succeeding Judge Haines. M Eugene Culver becomes county health officer succeeding the late Wes ley A. Pearne. Tyler, a Wilbraham and Yale graduate born July 6 1868 in Haddam, has long been a Middlesex resident and former teacher.
The piece notes Haddam figures prominently with a judge of probate and a long time Democratic State Central Committee member, Yale and Harvard Law School ties, and strong statewide reputation. It mentions candidates M. E. Culver G. B. Carlson George Burnham and Ernest A. Inglis in a race seen as a near life appointment with a $1700 salary plus $200 expenses.
An unexpected delay in bringing in swine from the west caused by shortages in Indiana and the middle west has been resolved. Prof Garrigus reported pigs can be found in Ohio and East St Louis markets. Sullins of Connecticut Agricultural College will purchase and transport the pigs from Fostoria, Ohio, with two cars ordered and a likely arrival within two weeks. One car will go to New London after requests from local parties.
Miss Lucia Lee of Pennsylvan a gave a pleasing song recital in the Hotel Arrigoni dining parlors on Saturday evening to a large audience of music lovers. She was warmly applauded, and the performance drew numerous encores assisted by the Arrigoni orchestra directed by Prof. Heck. Spain seeks to have railroad stock ownership clarified in a separate note.
Angelo Mandolfo, an Italian resident, was fined 50 dollars and costs after being found with a loaded revolver protruding from his pocket near Union and Sumner streets. The judge noted rising weapon carriage among foreign residents and ordered payment in full. A deputy officer reported threats from Louis Raffela, and Mandolfo claimed protection duties as a Home Guard member. Other fines were levied for motor vehicle violations and tobacco sales to a minor, with a Sanity commission named to review a woman’s mental condition after an improper conduct arrest.
Edwin H. Jones died at home in Glastonbury on Saturday from heart trouble and heat. He was 52 years old, survived by his mother Mrs. R. C. Jones, brother J. Allen Jones, and sister Mrs. C. Irving Hale of Portland. Funeral from Mrs. Hale’s Gildersleeve home Tuesday at 2 pm, Rev. R. E. Bisbee officiating. Burial in Center Cemetery.
Margaret Roup wife of Henry J. Thompson died at her home yesterday in Marion Connecticut. Former Middletown resident she worked six years at the State Hospital for the Insane. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm in May’s undertaking parlors Meriden. G A R post to be in charge with William F. Hilton officiating.
Mrs. Carmello Fazzill aged 25 died at a New Haven hospital this morning. The body was sent to Middletown and the funeral will be from her brother Louis Aresco's home at 258 Pearl Street on Tuesday.
Word arrives of the death of Mary Cronin five year old daughter of William and Frances Cronin of Waterbury formerly of this city. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 o clock in Waterbury.
The Supreme Court ruled the federal child labor law unconstitutional, affirming that local communities retain the authority to regulate such matters. The decision, delivered by a five to four vote, overturns federal action with Holmes delivering the dissent alongside McKenna Brandeis and Clarke.
Charles W. Fairbanks, former vice president, remains critically ill at his Indianapolis home with his condition described as very critical as of this morning. Hope for recovery faded as doctors reported his health steadily declined.
A citywide order from Police Superintendent G M Beach orders the round up of loose dogs after two mad canines terrorized Waterbury last week, biting eight people including several seriously ill. The outbreak has officials warning residents amid the rabies scare.
Frank P. Sibley reports on Leicheprey where American defenders including cooks, musicians, and runners held a town against German forces. First Sergeant Arvid A. Cedarholm saved company records before being killed. Sergeant Charles J. Hanson and Sergeant Ovid J. Lemieux directed units with minimal casualties. Lieutenant Daniel H. Lawlor provided first aid to over 100 wounded during a heavy gas bombardment.
New York stock market opened strong with lead issues up 1 to 2 points, marine shares fluctuated from 106 1 4 to 102, later rallying to 104. Steel stocks led gains in forenoon with Baldwin and Midvale notable rises, though some reversals followed. Afternoon showed slight upturns about one point from the morning lows.
Norwalk police seek a man known as the nine of diamonds on a murder charge after Frank Cabral a Portuguese resident of Bridgeport was struck with an axe following a dispute over a woman. Cabral died Sunday after being found bleeding near the tracks and treated by Dr. Burnell. Police in neighboring cities have been notified.
From the Marne front reports reveal French and Allied counter moves near Chateau Thierry and Bouresches as German advances falter. General Foch concentrates reserves on key heights south of Paris while heavy reinforcements pour toward Amery and Soissons sectors. The offensive enters its 75th day with renewed Allied pressure against persistent German attacks.
Paris reports Sunday fighting along the Marne and Ourcq fronts on the western Marne salient. German blows aimed at the Ourcq and Marne broke against French counterattacks. French gains and prisoners followed as the front endured heavy action near Chateau Thierry.
Rutilio C Corvo of Springfield Mass returns home after several years in business here. Members of Lady Washington ter O E S plan an afternoon meeting with Miss Susie Clark to sew for the Day N. Mrs Col Miss Janie Rogers visited in Meriden Sunday.
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