British Navy Already Controls World Maritime Nerve System
In an interview with The Associated Press Admiral Sir John Jellicoe asserts British naval dominance over world maritime communications. He discusses Belgian coast bases at Ostend and Zeebrugge held by Germany, noting their fortifications and limited attack windows while urbanized districts and canals complicate bombardments.
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London
Aux
John Wi. Jellicoe
Rural Star
Aerociated
Belgian
Ostend
Ziebrugee
Sra
Helgoland
Zeebrugee
Burges
Zenbrugge
Uboat Attacks on Transports Reported by Secretary Daniels
Washington dispatch details German submarine assaults on U S troop convoys to France. Admiral Gleaves led the convoy group and two subs were believed engaged. one vessel reportedly sent to the bottom by a U S destroyer. Secretary Daniels released the fuller account to Congress, with some military details redacted, after an uncensored copy was privately sent to the Senate Naval Committee.
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Washington
France
Gleaves
Daniela
Mageship
Werton
Deakla
Sensate Naval Committee
Senate
Advir+al Gleave
Mayo
Navy Department
Magehtp
Aheer
Hridge
Lieuteant X
Martoard
Ehip
Submarine actions near Azores and high seas escort report
Wartime naval log details encounters with submarines during June 1917. Accounts describe torpedo wakes, anti submarine gunfire, depth charges and sightings by multiple ships in the fleet, including observations of periscopes and water disturbances close to convoy routes.
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Aix
Pasard
Strawiog
Rendesvous
Couran
Z, A
Columna
Couiny
Paris
United States Naval
Vi Cintory
Azores
Tur
Ny Lonaitude
France
N. Fongitads
Varsloo
Toopen
Iad
Haht Rodder
Xune
United States Navy
Ofcera
Ube
Allies Hold Front as 4000+ Capture at Ypres Salient
Allied forces report over 4,000 prisoners and 69 officers captured in the Ypres salient as British and French units consolidate gains and repel German counterattacks. Heavy bombardment continues with gas shells, rain hampers observation, and many young German recruits are among the captured.
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France
Belgium
Associated Press
Prince Rupprecht
At & J
Ypres
Yeaterday
Battlefeld
Huntleh
Davacians
Saxcns
Batlen
Barry
Germany
Curious Foot Care Ad With Submarine Mention
An old advertisement touts Freesone for corns with bold claims of instant relief and painless removal. The clipping blends unrelated naval reports, citing Lieutenant VY and submarine torpedo activity as part of a broader page, with a signed note by Albert Gleaves.
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Cincinnati
United States Navy
Coplea
oMeere Magship
Vor
Albert Gleaves
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Commercial National Bank
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Utah
British Navy
Great Britain
Belgian North Sea
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Batety
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Deva
Ee Mise TV
Lewie Haker
Oarnites -College-Flwood Atreets
Dayton
Ohio
Cassehen
Thousanda
Dtnitaburg
Laat Aammar
Chicaro Herald
IDE
Arrow Brand
Sles Muetin
Mada Up B. V
Vsesees New
Antira
Redfern
Stetson
Hany Sai A Sas
Bhoes
Atylen
Rummage Enice
Union Aus
Eurtz
New Spring
Athley
Hollan and Tasetall
Slack
Tan
Oxford
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