Sinking of Arabic Claims Two Americans Lost
London reports confirm the torpedoing of the White Star liner Arabic off Fastnet. Among the dead are Mrs Josephine Bruguiere of New York and Edmund Woods, with at least five passengers and forty crew lost. Louis Bruguiere, son of Mrs Bruguiere, survived with his mother’s drowning details, while Captain Finch praises crew discipline and lifesaving efforts in the swift evacuation from a calm sea.
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Fragmentary survivor account of torpedo attack near ship stern
A survivor recalls a torpedo strike just tens of feet from the stern, a tremendous explosion, and the crew rushing for lifeboats as the ship began sinking. The speaker describes sounding the alarm and the crew witnessing the vessel go down.
Carranza Moves Toward Mexico City Amid Peace Talks
Washington reports Carranza plans to move from Vera Cruz to Mexico City at once to establish his government in the capital. He expects to reply to the Pan American peace appeal from Washington and to reject the peace conference if guarantees of peace fail. Generals Trevino and Gonzales pledge support, while Trevino promises to follow Carranza’s policy and Gonzales prefers Carranza over foreign intervention. Jose M. Cardoso, Brazilian minister, is welcomed as he will discuss the Mexican situation with President Wilson tomorrow.
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Sinking of the Arabic Provokes German American Tension
American survivors recount the tragedy as Secretary Lansing orders embassies to collect a list of Americans aboard the Arabia. Berlin nervous over the crisis, London papers debate impact on U S German relations, with outlets condemning Germany’s stance and the Lusitania note. The Foreign Office and press acknowledge possible American casualties aboard ships attacked.
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Tax on Bachelors Taxic Burden Recall in London Sketch
The London Daily Sketch recalls an 1813 domestic tax where single men paid more for privilege of male domestic help, while married men faced a lower duty. It notes Germany’s modern bachelors tax to share war burden.
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London Daily Sketch
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Misgivings Darken Arabic Credit Talks in New York
August 20 in New York reports misgivings about Arabic disruptions, possible large foreign loans, and Britain's credit channels. Bankers debate financing a $150,000,000 foreign loan amid cautious talks with London deputies led by Sir Edward Holden and Sir Felix Schuster.
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Negotiations Remain in Abeyance Over Arrival of Deputation
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate negotiators from London delayed action until the deputation’s arrival. Diapaches from London discussed the timing, but the departure date could not be publicly released until their arrival in New York. The general division concurred that they were not ready to proceed.
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