New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 3, 1916, Page 9

3 NEW, BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 19 18, GERMANY'S LOSSES GROW IN REPORTS FROM SEA BATTLE (Continued From First Page). at Kiel. It is estimated engaged in the battle. It shibwrecked German sailors will be interned in Holland, as 150 shiy is not considered probable the British and they have promised not to attempt to at to e€scape. The German minis The Hague make er will go Ymuiden go to an investigation. ¥F The June 3, 9 Thames men of the uenlob Sinks in Ten Hook, Holland, 30 a. Minutes, Via. London, The tugboat here eight the m has afrrived with crew of German sunk They cruiser Frauenlob, which was > naval battle off Jutland. the wirship went to the ten minutes after she was struck. Nothing is known of the fat of the remainder of the crew of dne of the survivors of the Frau- enlob, a midshipmen named Stolz- mann, said he believed he and his companicns who were brought here were the only men to cscape. He re- ports that his ship was fighting from 6 o'clock in the evening until 1 o’clock in morn At that time she was struck by torpede and sank. The men board jumped into the sea, but only a few of them succeeded in reaching rafts. Other survivc iy the British were hopelessly outnumbered by the Germans, who had their latest dread- roughts in action thought the were ez prey. Suddenly the rand came up, and the made a runni 1t of it. bottom a on and British Ger: fleet . Death of the London, Junc Eighty- of the crew en aboard the British fhark were lost, in the bel even survivors who were led at Hull yesterc by a D steam- | ship. The seamen were picked up in the North Sea on Thursday. One of them has since died, and two others ame badly wounded. These men reported they had heen in the water six and one half hour: They stated that the Shark acted as a decoy boat in the engagement. Shark 12:36 p. of ninety destroyer f of the Ly in the She Sparrow- all of 260 feet was not named official reports of British lo! was a sister ship of the howl. Ardent and Fortune, which went down. She was Isng, and displaced 935 tons of Eye Witness: Ymuiden, Holland, via London, June 3, 0-a. m.—A graphic de- scription of the great naval battle off the coast of Jutland was given today by Captain Thomas Punt of the Brit- ish trawler John Brown, which was engaged in taking soundings in the vicinity of the fight. Captain Punt said. The battle began at 4:15 p. m., Wednesday and lasted until 11 o’clock at night. It extended over an area reaching from longitude 56.80 to longitude 55.50 and latitude 6.25 to tongitude 0, latitude 0; these measurements place the scene of the battle about fifty miles due west of he Horn, running northward to the Little Fisher banks. “At 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon [ saw a great fleet of fifty ships of | different kinds apparently Germans, | ruising from the southeast to the | 4ortheast. Two hours later another great fleet, evidently British, ap- peared suddenly from the northeast ind obviously attempted to cut off the retreat of the Germans. The weather was musty, making it diffi- cult to distinguish the outlines of he ships. BECAL 4 The Shark Story p. m, the first ome from about two miles away. Fif- minutes later there were more shots and in a few minutes there was onstant and heavy firing. Many railing ships passed through the fir- ng line. “The British ships d1d not seem to e of as heavy tonnage as the Ger- mans. They were reinforced by lar r vessels which I observed to come 1p as it was getting darker. The German fleet then began to retire and as they were withdrawing I saw wo big columns of smoke, evidently some vessels being badly hit. The 1ext moment I observed two large vessels one of either fleet, burning. The British fleet pursued the Germans to longitude 56.40 and lati- ude 5.50 when it noticed two tor- pedo destroyers and three submarines lashing toward it at full speed, ap- parently heralding further reinforce- men for the Germans. ne British ships then ar off.” Description of Battle. Berlin, June 3, by Wirele ville.—*“Supplementing the report of the admiralty,” says the Overseas Nuws Agency, “it is stated Ly a competent authority that in the orth Sea Battle the Germans had in tion the high sea fleet, with dread- noughts and older battleships, battle cruisers and also light sea forces, in- » cluding torpedo boat and submarine flotillas. The Germans faced the greater part of the modern British navy. “The German reconnoitering forces first entered into combat with the enemy’s battle cruisers and light cruisers, at about 5 p. m. Later the main forces on both sides took part in the fight. During the day battle German torpedo boats several times cntered into action successfully, one 5 of them three times. The fight kept on until 9 o'clock in the evening. “During the night both sides made violent attacks with torpedo boats and cruisers, in which there were gunshot ee to Say official |in | were at least between 2,000 and 3 German ship annihilated six modern British destroye “‘All German reports emphasize the bravery shown by the British during the fight, which lasted almost without interruption for twelve hours. “H. M. 8. Frauenlob must be definitely considered lost. Anpnronl“ Iy she sank during the night in one of the smaller engagements ive German torpedo baats have not re- turned, but a large part of the men have been rescued. “Although the weather was un- favorable for acrial reconnoitering during all the time of the engage- | ment, naval airships and aeroplanes contributed cansiderably to the suc- cess of the German sea forc Pathetic Scenes at Docks. Portsmouth, England, June 3 10:50 m,—All last night crowds of anx- s people hesieged the dockyards | newspaper offi here for news relatives and friends who were the crews of the British ves- North Sea battle, six {of the ill-fated ships—Queen Mary, | Invincible, Black Prince, ortune Sparrowhawk and Arden—having be- | longed to this por According to estimates made in the absence of official figures only be conjectural, the British losses men must be somewhere in ths neighborhood of 5000. It is similar ly estimated that the German losses 000. No attempt is made here to minimize the seriousness of the British losses in ships and men, and that accorying to present information the German fleet had the best of the action. Pathetic scenes were witnessed at the dock yards and the newspaper | offices, where stricken familiar plead ed for some word of hope concerning the men who, it was feared, had gone down with the ships. a. io and of among sels sunk in the here, can Crew of Queen Mary Lost. June 3, 11:15 a. m.—The | admiralty received a report today to the effect that Captain Prowse, com- | mander of the Queen Mary, and the entire personnel of that battle cruiser | were lost in its entirety. There is no | news of other ships Iost, but the Germans report that they picked up | some, and a few have arrived at neu- tral ports. The German loss of life must have | been almost as great as that of the | British if the British estimate of the destruction of tfo battleships and is neval cruiseh and other smaller ships is correct. The scenes at the admiralty this morning were most distressing, the big building being besieged by rela- tives and friends of the crews that were in the engagement. As for the fight and its result, there | was an inclination this morning after the receipt of the later official ac- count not to consider the outcome of the engagement so disastrous as it was at first thought, although no at- tempt was made to minimize it. London Big Ships in Port. London, June 3, 4:40 p. m.—The British admiralty stated today that the battleship Marlborough was hit by a torpedo but was towed safety to port. The dreadnought Warspite wa damaged by gunfire, the admiralty | adds, but escaped torpedoes. Twenty Torpedo Boats Lost. London, June 3, 2:32 p. m.—An Ex- change Telegraph despatch from Cop- enhagen says the German torpedo boat V-28 was sunk during the naval en- gagement. Three survivors who were | rescued from a raft by a Swedish steamship reported ,the despatch says, that all the rest of the crew of 102 were lost. According to this despatch, the sur- vivors of the V- id they believed twenty German torpedo boats were destroyed, and that the German losses as a whole were “colossal.” London, June 3, 2:15 a. m.—Official accounts of the North sea battle are framed in terms so general that no accurate idea of the tacti employed can be gathered. Naval experts com- ment in restrained manner on the probabilities of this greatest naval | battle since the war began. The main outline of opinions seems to be as-follows | The action took place off the coast of Jutland, between Skagerak and Horn's Reef, which slies some twenty miles due west of jerg, Denmark. | Therefore, it would appear that the | German battle fleet came out from Wilhelmshaven and not from Kiel. The strength of the Germans is not stated, but it is assumed that the main high sea fleet was present, in- cluding battleships, battle cruisers, light cruisers and destroyers. The strength of the British force has not been made known although it is as- certained there were present the bat- tle cruiser squadron, four ships, some armored cruisers, several light cruisers and a force of destroy- ers. It was this fleet that first en- gaged the German high sea fleet, The weather thick and range of vision was perhaps not more than miles. was fought at was short range, in which both the main and secondary arma- ments were brought to bear. The German battleships mount very pow- erful secondary armament so that the British battle cruisers‘were exposed at short range to tremendous fire, three of them being destroyed. Warships in Danish Waters. London, June 3, 4:30 p. m.—There is a report in circulation, which lacks confirmation, that eight German war- ships took refuge in Danish waters after the North sea battle. It is said they were notified to leave within twenty-three hours and that the British fleet is waiting for them. Toss of English Officers. London, June 5:31 p. m-—An of- ficial statement given out today shows that, with few exceptions all the officers on the Invincible, Queen Ma Indefatigable, Defense and Black Prince were lost. All the of- ficers of the Warrior except one were saved. a Admiralty’s Statement. | action, | at | change | hall, | Jones, | lived battle- | the | Therefore the action | London, June 3, p. m.—At lowing statement was made to The Associated Pre: “We went within enemy waters seeking a fight. Our inferior fleet engaged the entire German battle fleet, forced them to return to harbor and to give up any plan of action they may have con- templated.” It was added that the latest ports received from Admiral Jell and Vice Admiral Beatty had c re- ! a feeling of elation among naval of- ficers. Saw Only One Zeppelin. London, June 3, 5 p. m.—The Brit- ish flect saw only one Zeppelin dur- | ing the engagement and it was fired on heavily that it retired Laving been damaged Hood Goes to His Death. Landon, June 3, 4:37 p. m.—Vice Admiral Beatty, on reporting the death of Rear Admiral Horace Hood, who was flying his flag from the In- ible as second in command of the tish battle cruiser squadron said: “Hood the into S0 badly. vin. led division with the most inspiring courage.” Rear Admiral Hood married M Nickerson, an American. Vice Admiral Beatty also with extreme regret the deaths reported of from | action | | Ttalian Captain Sowerby of the Indefatigable, | one time naval attache at the Pritish embassy in Washington: €ap- tain Cay of the battle cruiser In- vincible, and Captain Prowse, of the battle cruiser Queen Mary. Bodies Floating on Water London. June 3. 11:20 a. m.—The Copenhagen correspondent of the Ex Telegraph company sends word that fisherman who arrived last | night at Esbjerg, Denmark, reported they had seen outside Blavandslunk several hundred bodies of British and German sailors. On the water were large quantities of oil, apparently from submarines. City Iterns tonight. Turner Admission 10c. Moose herding hall. Lynch's orch. —advt. tonight. Turner Admission 10c. Moose herding hall. Lynch's orch. advt. Notice of the acceptance of bids for delivering mail at the local postoffice from the 2 a. m. train stopping at Berlin, which will be put into effect shortly has been posted in the lobby of the office. Moose herding Lynch’s orch. tonight. Turner Admission 10c. —advt. Moose herding hall. Lynch's orch. —advt. TO PREACH SERMON FOR COLLEGE BOYS tonight. Adm Turner ion 10c. Professor Alfred H. Jones of Brown University to Speak at First Baptist Church Tomorrow. will be a special service at st Baptist church tomorrow Professor Alfred H. of Brown university, on the theme, “The Worth of a Col- lege Training” Rev. Dr. Earle B. Cross is a graduate of Brown univer- sity and secured Professor Jone to come here and speak. He especially invites all High school students to attend the service and hear the ser- mon. Other Ther: the Fi morning by Ph. D., services at the Baptist church will be as usual. The Sunday school will meet at 12:10 o’clock with kindergarten, prima Jjunior, boys’, intermediate and senior de- partments and the organized classes for adults. In the evening at 7 o’clock Baker R. Mann will lead the Christian En- deavor service, topic, “The Consecra- tion of Money.” NOT TAXABLE HERE. No Assessment Against Estate of Brit- ish Subject. New Haven, June 3.—A decision was given by Judge Gilson of the pro- bate court today to the effect that the estate of Alexander Van Miligan was not taxable in Connecticut. The dece- dent was a British subject and had in Constantinople while the Union-New Haven Trust Company of this city, handled considerable in- vestment securities for him. The estate so held was estimated at $103,000. The state tax commission- er advanced the action to determine if the state should have a tax return. The court decides that as Van Miligan was a British subject the estate held here is non-taxable. DIRIGIBLES FOR U. Secretary Dan Said to Favor Their Construction. Washington, June 3—Construction by the navy department of dirigible aircraft of the Zeppelin type may bhe urged by Secretary Daniels in the near future as a result of the North sea battle and the slowness of com- mercial development of such con- struction in this country. Naval officers here agreed today that the details thus far received of the battle pointed to the superior scouting ability of German flect through its Zeppelins as a factor which helped to inflict heavy losses upon the British. KING GEORGE'S BIRTHDAY. Little Official Attention Paid to Date by London. London, June 3, 2:52 p. m.—This was King George's birthday, but the only official celebration w a general hoisting of flags on the various gov- ernment offices and other large es- tablishments. In accordance with the king's desire there was no firing of salutes and all ordinary observances of the anniver- | | | masters of the lower plateau of Mont | odi-Campomuto | counter offensi - | ¢enemy, enabled us to make some pro- ; Lee streets, on the west side of Clark FURY OF FIGHT AT BATTLE OF VERDIN 5 UNPRECEDENTED (Continued From First Page). we are energy.” maintaining ourselves with Austrians Continue to Advance. Berlin, June 3, by Wireless to Sav- | ville—The Austro-Hungarian ad- vance into Italy, in the southern Tyrol is continuing unchecked ac- cording to Friday's statement from the war affice at Vienna. In the dis- trict of Arsicro the Austro-Hungar- | ians have captured several more | positions of strategic importance. | Desperate Struggle in Rome, Via. Londan, June 3, 5:5§ m.—Official announcement by the | war office published today Assa Valley. a. Herewith is reproduced a pros- 4 x | pectus of the new Burritt school for al 1 S E S ate strug- | § el nienseflandfdedperate which the school board has recently gle Is taking place along our posi- | 5 i S | contracted. After closely examining jons s < ey, as < X tions south of the Assa Vall | e s , | the design . are stil fax] 3 (alage W OMriixaons iare B0 |2 dts Nikellxaticol Bora’ mslcatan i tho | one drawn up by Unkleback & Perry | of Main street- | The building designed Gothic style, will be of modern fire- proof construction throughout, the exterior to be of local red brick with gray stone trimmings. It is to be erected on the property recently ac- quired by the between North and Cengeo, where they are resisting vigorous and incessant infantry at- tacks supported by a bombardment | of extreme violence. | “On the part of our front parallel | with Asiago and Gallio, on the Val- road, yesterday our Ithough seriously | illery fire af the | in the late impeded by the a) street with the main or faculty en- trance on North street, two on Lee street, one on Clark street, and one opposite, on the west end of the building. Fire proof stairs will from the basement to the stories above at each entrance, except the one on North street. The contour of the lot is such that the used portion of the b ment, which faces Lee street, will be entirely above the grade. Twenty-three class rooms for thir- ty-five pupils each and a large kin- dergarten are provided. A large as- be provided NEW SCHOOL IN NORTH EN sembly hall, with stage and dressi rooms, is placed on the main floor the south side of the building direct] opposite the North street entrance large gymnasium is also provided that the same can be divided a used for separate classes. Adjoining the main entrance is t. principal’s office and waiting roo A teachers' rest room, medical spection room, boys’ and girls' way robes and ample toilet facilities provided. The building will be hedg ed by stteam from a boiler house rectly adjoining on the west of i building. gre | The situation is unchanged in the eon ENGLISH SHIP SUNK. WILSON SIGN ARMY BILL. Sugano Valley. On the Isonzo front there is artillery activity on the heights northwest of Norizoa in the Monfalcone sector. The enemy’s movements in the neighborhood of the Overladego raiiroad station have been hindered by our artillery fire.” DFATHS AND FUNERALS. London, June 3, 2:03 p. m.—The British steamship Golconda, of 5,874 tons gross, has been sunk off Orford- ness, according to an announcement made today at Lloyds Four or five the crew are missing. Shipping Agency, of members Washington, June 3.—President ‘Wilson today signed the army re-or- ganization bill, first of the important preparedness measures passed by congress during the present session. The president has been studying the bill carefully for more than a week. He used a pen belonging to Senator Smith of South Carolina, who desired it for a souvenir- Murs, Marie C. Bath. The funeral of Mrs. Marie C. Bath will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from 113 Winthrop street, Rev. Harry I. Bodley officiating. In- terment will be in Fairview cemetery. Mrs, Bath was the widow of the late Albert Bath and formerly lived in this city. She died on May 31 at St. Raphael's hospital in New Haven aged 62 years, 10 months and 25 da; Three sisters survive her, M liam Cryne, Mrs. Rudolph Meyne and Mrs. Dorothy Seit She also leaves two brothers, John Monsees and Au- gust Monsees, both of this city and two sons, Charles H. Bath of New Mexico and Otto E. Bath of Ansonia. Seven daughters also survive her. They are Mrs. Charles Hodge, Mrs. Minnie Post, Miss Mary Bath, Mrs. S. Goodale of thi rs. William Rich- ards Mrs. A. U. Bishop and Mrs. J. J. Bruen of New Haven. She leaves fifteen grandchildren as well. BELATED / it. NOUNCEMENT. David Peterson and Miss McAleer Wed Last November. The belated wedding announce- ment of David W. Peterson and Miss Elizabeth McAleer was made today and the voung couple are receiving the congratulations of their friends. Although not one of their friends knew it, they have been Mr. and Mrs. Peterson since November 17. They plan to begin housekeeping at 719 East street. Mrs. Peterson is the daughter of James McAleer of 105 Smalley street and Mr. Peterson is the son of Ed- ward Peterson of 517 Church street. He is an electrician by trade and is prominent in the New Britain coun- cil O. U. A. M., being vice councilor of that lodge. MATRICIDE TS LIFE. Overus Pleads Guilty to Charge Second Degree Murder. New Haven, June 3—John Overus who killed his mother in a shanty in the Hamden woods, Feb. 18, today pleaded guilty to murder in tHe second degree and sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Gager. Over- us was intoxicated when returning to his home from New Haven. Just what then occurred is not known but he evidently set upon his mother, beat her, and then shot through the side of the shanty from the outside, the missile lodging in her side. of TROLLEYMEN HIRE “JITNEYS Norwich, June 3.—The trolley con- ditions here were quiet toda The novelty was found in the hiring by striking tralleymen of passenger carrying automobiles to accommodate persons who wished to ride. They charged regular rates of fare whereas the ne: on previous days charged higher rates, creating much feeling among thase who had to get quickly to work or other destinations. Some trolley cars were running to New London and Willimantic, news every ARMED SCHOONER SUNK. June 3, 12:50 p, m.— the sinking of the steamship Elm- T London, Lloyd's reports vnarmed British grove. The Elmgrove was awned in Glas- gow. She was 310 feet long, 3,018 tons gross and was built in 1892, POLICE EXAMINATIONS. The civil service comm on will meet next Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock at City hall to examine can- didates for positions on the regular police force. The commission met last night and received a report from Dr. Kinsella on the physical condition of candidates, TOO LATE FOR CLASS WANTED—Maid wililng to go for the summer to Norfolk. Highest wages given for WE'LL GIVE ¢¢ YOU THE -- Starting now every couple married in New Britain, or expecting to live here after the honeymoon, will be presented with a three months’ real New Britain paper free. WE WANT TO START YOU RIGHT. After the three months are up you will be given an opportunity to subscribe—NOT BEFORE. So send to the Herald office your to which you wish the paper delivered, together with the date of your start at housekeeping and get the S S subscripti future evening. Se home ARE YOU GOING TO BE MARRIED ? 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