Port Yuba Forces Return with Message and Torpedoed Ships
The destroyer Hricsson's executive officer reports after returning from off Nantucket that several ships were sunk or damaged by German submarines. Submarine activity off the U.S. coast near Nantucket Shoals continues, with multiple vessels torpedoed or attacked and several crews rescued by destroyers. The report also notes Allied ships and convoys affected, with ongoing naval operations and strategic implications.
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Newport
Hricsson
Nantucket
Slala Igbtabip
Traders Will Co-Operate With Americas Trade Push
Botdesax John Barrett Pan-American Union director general says Latin American trade talks with France and England aim to deepen commercial and financial ties with the United States. He notes both sides plan cooperative efforts to strengthen relations amid global competition.
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Botdesax
John Barrett
Pan-American Union
France
Zegland
America
Igauiy
Coopersty
Copags
Pulaona
Carranza Speech Questioned in El Paso Statement
A fragmentary notice notes unclear remarks attributed to General Carranza in El Paso Mexico about a possible candidacy. The readable text mentions dates and locations but obscures specifics.
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Carranza
el Paso
Tex
Carrat
German War Submarine Enters Newport to Deliver Message
A German U-63 submarine entered Newport harbor, 17 days from Wilhelmshafen, delivering a message for Count von Bernstorff before submerging. Navy officers and crew observed its craft and armament, while the American fleet paused in astonishment. The sub then sailed toward Bronton's Reef and disappeared. The encounter led to visits aboard the flagship and exchanges with Rear Admiral Austin.
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Newport
Wilhelmshafen
Newport Harbor
Mehter
Bronton
Hann Boxe
Atlantic
Count von Bernstorff
Onae Harbor
Aiit
Austin AM. i
Wwe
268 Whales Are Taken in Gray Harbor Hunt
A whaling scoop from Gray Harbor reports 608 whales captured in a single voyage. The catch surpasses prior records and yields valuable blubber and bone for renders.
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Graya Harbor
United States Rejects Allies On Submarine Rules War
Washington reports the United States asserts full liberty of action in dealing with belligerent submarines. The State Department released memoranda noting neutrals may be denied entry to ports and that international law may be inapplicable to underwater craft. The memo, sent to France Great Britain Russia and Japan and later to Italy and Portugal, emphasizes American responsibility for any conflict arising from belligerent failure to distinguish submarine claims.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
United States
Claiien
France
Great Britain
Russia
Javah
Italy
Portugal
Chicago City Hall Raided Over Gambling and Disorderly Houses
State's Attorney officers and detectives seized the Chicago City Hall offices of Mayor Thompson Chief Henley and Deputy Funkerhouser. They collected books and papers tied to gambling liquor Sunday closing and disorderly houses since 1915, prompting city hall alarm and a council session disruption. Names of aides and officials under subpoenas surfaced amid the unprecedented move.
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Chicago
William Hale
Thompson
Charles K. Henley
Funkerhouser
Royde
Grand Jury
Easton
Hoyne
Ciief
Charles Witemorris
William Futhardt
John J. Naughton
Submarine sightings spark worry off Georgia coast
A garbled network of reports references a Urety unofficial submarine sighting near Tybeo and Savannah causing concern among shipowners and officials. Customs and British consulate declined to share sources while noting no American vessels are believed at sea.
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Nogales
Here
Sierra
Pintaminen
Sonora
Reign
Georgia
Shyamat
Bavannah
Austom
Custom House
Consul- Me
Oregon Law Not Yet Passed Homestead Bill
Representative N J Sinnott clarifies rumors about a 40 acre stockraising homestead bill. He says the measure passed the house and went to the senate with amendments, then returned to the house on the last day of the session. there was no final action, as funds for completion were unavailable. The bill would author the taking up of 40 acres of stockraising land, pending interior department decisions, with no enactment this session.
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N. J. Sinnott
House
Senate
Houston
Bhl
Bad Men Escape From Pen in Oregon
Salem dispatch reports Jamon O'Brien and Frank Smith escaped Salem Oregon penitentiary Wednesday. Guards and searchers scoured the surrounding countryside for the two convicted burglars serving two to five years. The pair reportedly sawed padlocks on idle cells and climbed a 12 foot wall with a blanket rope while a guard slept and was later discharged.
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Salem
Jamon O'Brien
Frank Smilth
Oregon Penitentiary
Pouas
Sinltt
Stinen
Burelary
Idle Colle
Peel Yard
Smith
Rumors of Submarine Attack and Evacuation Confusion
Witnesses describe a fast D boat that vanished and reappeared to mislead rescuers. Refugees claim diversions and multiple submarines at work while steamers waited for salvage. Lieutenant Millop confirms only one submarine in the area. Victims blamed on Sunday explosion remain unidentified despite reports of other ships sunk. Persistent rumors of a British cruiser attacking near the submarine zone lack verification.
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Muchinaring
Ondewn
Millop
Dontrayor Hundson
Uwhoat
Nantucket
Sone
Britain Delays Submarine Policy Move Amid Talk of Trade Methods
Washington reports Britain will not press new representations on submarine policy and will review legal positions before act. London officials consider two options to protect ships: route British ships to American ports or withdraw from American trade. Evidence cited that German U-boat actions often occurred with minimal British warship presence nearby.
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London
Nocotto & Diapateh
Inihiater
Petro
New-York
New York
Norwe
Cleo
Archsagel
Auvasce
Male
Washington, D. C
London Foreign Office
Lucky
Benton
Hans Rowe
Mering
Faie
Autolat Gets Five Years for Fatal Hit and Run in San Francisco
Five year sentence and ban on driving handed to Autolat in San Francisco by Judge Banaly after he failed to stop following a collision that killed Hector Zepeda, a local resident. The Octobar 21 incident drew remarks from prominent figures including Justice Henry A. Malvit who vouched for Fedora's character. An unrelated note mentions an Austrian ship explosion near Dalmatia with unclear details.
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Autolat
Fedora
Tim
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