Tolling Arrival in London as Seaplane Fails in Rough Sea
A seaplane arriving in London experienced engine failure and forced a rough sea landing. The crew reportedly survived without serious injuries while authorities investigated the incident.
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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
9
Daring U S Ensign Survives After Air Sea Ordeal
Ensign E A Stone of the U S Naval Reserve nav alized from drowned in the English Channel last month arrives in London with Sub Lieutenant Eric Moore. They survived four days afloat after engine failure, drifting from a seaplane to reach safety, using markers and carrier pigeons for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
E. A. Stone
United States Naval Reserves
Norfolk
London
Committee On Public Information
Stone
Eric Moore
Royal N’aval
Ric Moore
Royal Naval Airlce
Moore
Surviving the Sea ordeal of Ensign Stone in wartime patrols
Ensign Stone and Moore describe days adrift on a damaged pontoon after a torpedo strike. They faced thirst and hunger, shared scarce tobacco and biscuit tins, signaled to passing ships, and were finally rescued by a trawler. Stone later served in aviation duty in Hampton Roads and London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
eGrmans
Stone
Naval Air School
Hampton Roads
France
United States Naval Forces
London
England
Clara Stone
Redgate
Norfolk
Junior Red Cross Parade Assembly at City Hall
All members are asked to meet on the City Hall lawn this afternoon at 4 45 to form a parade starting from City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
City Hall
Veteran Gavvy Cravath Drives Giants Bats In NL Race
Veteran slugger Gavvy Cravath shows power as he climbs near the top of the National League batting list with key hits for the Phillies against the Giants.
American Flyer Captain Peterson Downs Two German Planes
Washington reports Pershing released details of Captain Peterson of the American army shooting down two German planes in Lorraine on May 15 while aviators awaited a French general to confer decorations. An additional hostile aircraft is unconfirmed. A previously reported plane within American lines near Toul was likely shot by enemy anti-aircraft fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Pershing
War Department
Pershing
Peterson
American Expeditionary Forces
Lorraine
Norh
Toul
Belfast Sinn Fein Leaders Arrested
A number of Sinn Feiners were arrested in Belfast and taken to the military barracks. Named detainees include Joseph McGuinness MP for Longford, J. C. McGrath, Walter Scoles, John M. Cen te, a Belfast Sinn Feiner slated for death in the Dundalk 1916 rebellion, and Denis McSullough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Ireland
Joseph McGuinness
Sinn Fein
County Longford
J. C. McGrath
Walter Scoles
John M. Centee
Dundalk
Denis McSullough
Eller Emerges as Lifesaver for Reds This Season
Pitcher Eller has proven a lifesaver for the Cincinnati Reds by rescuing the team from several potential disasters this season. His clutch performances have steadied a troubled bullpen and sparked pivotal wins for Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eller
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Boys at Princeton Still Favor Kisses
Final senior statistics from Princeton university show preferences for smoking dancing and card playing among grads. Six wear suspenders 26 are dry and 22 like alcohol. Seven seniors regard osculation as morally wrong while a majority embrace the indoor sport and one student reports a scented message from ten maidens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Princeton University
Princeton
John Barleycorn
Americans Rise To Third In Military Mileage
Washington May 18 Force has become a military factor on the western battle front senators were advised at their weekly conference with Secretary Baker and the war council that they now rank third in mileage held. French held the most mileage, the British second, and Americans third, exceeding Belgian mileage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate’ Military Committee
Baker
War Council
Selective Service Announces June 5 Registration Date
In Columbia South Carolina Captain R B Carwile head of the draft for the state receives notice from the provost general that June 5 is the registration day for all nine men who have turned 21 since the last registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
D. C
R. HB. Carwile
O.cer
Selective Service
South Carolina
Stock Exchange closes busy week with gains and cautions
New York May 18 five consecutive trading days saw shares range from 1 100 000 to 1 750 000 with upturns led by oils motors tobaccos and leathers while rails barely rose. War group gains were notable with ships stocks advancing as the market faced profit taking and warnings from financial authorities. Clearing House banks report a week end reserve 46 199 540 above legal requirements a drop of 56 608 190 from last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stock Exchange
War Board
Indians poised to chase American League flag
The Indians rely on a lineup of reliable hitters and steady pitching to contend for the American League pennant throughout the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Indians
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United States
Frederic J. Haskin
Eric J. Haskin
Haskin
Panama Canal
Ncle Sam
Haskin Letter
Recu
Toll
Ensign Stone
Junior Red Cross
North Carolina
Elmer Meyer
Connie Mack
The
Athletics
Philadelphia
Antone
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