American Lives at Sea Highlight Submarine Controversy
In a wartime reminiscence the author notes the Lusitania note crisis and the torpedoing events near Ireland. The May 29 Lusitania reply accuses the ship of arms and munitions, while Nebraskan and Gulflight torpedo incidents unfold in late May.
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Ireland
Germany
Gulflight
German Notes on Lusitania Sinking Step Toward War
The article reviews the July 1915 Lusitania notes and German responses, including Wilson’s authorship, the insistence on marking ships, and Germany’s rejection of submarine warfare proposals. It details the American stance that civilian lives must be protected and cautions against retaliation that endangers neutrals, noting the Nebraskan incident and the ongoing shift toward war.
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von Jagow
Mr. Bryan
Wilson
Germany
Zimmermann
England
United States
Lusitania
German U Boat Policy and U S Responses 1915 16
A historical summary of German submarine actions including the Arabic and Lusitania sinkings, American diplomatic responses, and the evolving stance toward cruiser warfare. It notes Bernstorff, Penfield, and the German and Austrian settlements, plus key meetings involving Colonel House and Zimmermann.
Horoscope for Saturday August Eleventh Nineteen Seventeen
The Aug 11 1917 forecast says stars favor army and navy travel, Great Lakes navigation and new enterprises joint Canada US ventures. Agriculture, banks and wholesale firms may prosper while political anxieties rise and royal figures face peril. Sun ruled children gain quick wit and influence.
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Neptune
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Mercury
Great Lakes
Canada
United States
Earth
George
England
Universal Brotherhood
Europe
Sun
McClure
Belgian Women's Atrocities Appeal Fuels War Aid Drive
A 19th century exhortation rails against Kaiser crimes in Belgium urging women to raise funds and support for Belgian civilians, praising suffering and calling for Allied action. The piece also notes such appeals often originate in England and are misattributed as German in origin.
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Belgium
England
British Empire
United States
League of Truth pamphlet attacks flag and president photo
A pamphlet issued by the League of Truth displays an image insulting the American flag and the president. The item showcases the group’s provocative message amid political tensions and public response.
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League of Truth
Chancellor and submarine war clash over imperial policy
The dispute centered on the chancellor's stance against the opposition while discussing submarine warfare beyond their jurisdiction. The chancellor rebuked them forcefully, gaining the upper hand in the exchange. The era notes the emperor visiting Wilhelmshaven to caution submarine commanders to exercise caution.
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Wilhelmshafen
County creates improvement district No. 100
County Surveyor Charlies Feeney presented a resolution to form improvement district No. 100. Protests must reach the commissioners by Aug. 27. District includes Boulevard addition south of the reduction works and west of Montana street with sanitary storm sewer estimated at 6023 dollars, to be repaid by property owners in three payments.
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Montana Street
Silver Bow County
Montana
Floral Park
West Side
Northwest
Hornet
Waukesha
Empire
Silver Bow Park
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