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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
2
British reports from Nept, neutral vessels, and survivors indicate the North Sea engagement was not a near-defeat or disaster. Losses across Belligerents include British ships Queen Mary Indefatigable Invincible, plus Defence and Black Prince class cruisers, with heavy casualties among officers and crews.
London reports a four phase engagement in the North Sea beginning at 3 15 p m on May 81st with English and German cruisers at six miles. British and German battleships reinforced, cruisers sunk earlier. A brutal clash of battleships followed, Germans retreating by 9 16 p m. Torpedo boats then attacked in volleys with no reported damage.
Fragmentary survivors report on the indomitable defense led by the Black Prince during a great battle. The chaotic account makes it hard to reconstruct a clear sequence of events or identify all participants.
Captain Day of the Invinciple and Captain Prowse of the Queen Mary are cited in a report noting total British losses estimated at about 5,000. The figures reflect a significant naval engagement with high casualties among British forces.
The official officer casualty list shows only a few line officers survived the battle with British cruisers. Forty three petty officers were saved from Queen Mary Invincible Fortune Ardent and Shark, while none survived from Indefatigable Defense Black Prince Tipperary Turbulent Nomad of Nestor. Sixty five killed and twenty seven wounded aboard the Warrior, with 115 killed and 85 wounded on other ships. German sources claim Germany’s advantage came from superior 28 centimeter guns and submarine attacks aiding larger ships.
From advices so far received it seems the largest naval battle in history has occurred with two fleets of unprecedented size. The British and German high seas fleets are involved in a monumental clash.
News recounts a major naval clash in the North Sea between British and German fleets. It cites large losses on both sides, including Admiral Hood on the Invincible, and notes German claims of victory while London reports heavy British casualties and disputed outcomes.
Crowd fills the Chicago Coliseum as Senator Charles Warren Harding of Ohio is chosen temporary chairman. He delivers a keynote urging party harmony, outlines defense increases, criticizes Democratic policy, and condemns Philippine plans amid a packed, patriotic gathering.
The article extols Western Canada as a land of cheap, easily acquired 160 acre homesteads in Saskatchewan and Alberta. It highlights successful settlers in Lloydminster, noting rising livestock and crop yields, raises the forecast for postwar meat demand, urges stock breeding, and predicts Saskatchewan becoming a national leader in farming and stock production within three years.
A brief wry remark notes that some men are born liars while others tell the truth only intermittently, implying a mixed pattern of honesty and inconsistency.
An advertisement extols Cuticura cleansing soap and ointment for clear skin, healthy hair, and soft hands. A free sample offer via a mail postcard to Cuticura Dept. L Boston appears, followed by a brief note on candor about average men.
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