Appam sails home under German guard after dramatic prize of war
Lieutenant Berge arrived with the Appam after fierce action with the Moewe off the Canaries. The ship flew a British flag at sea then showed German armament as she neared port. Crew included German interned civilians and 116 passengers. authorities in Norfolk debated the capture’s legality while officials prepared formal reports for Washington.
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Appam Case Tests Neutrality Law On Prize Disposition
The Appam remains at anchor off Old Point as U S authorities deliberate whether the German ship is a prize of war or a converted auxiliary cruiser. The outcome hinges on Hague rules, neutral port duties, and potential internment of crews, with both British and German interests watching closely.
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Allied shipping faces new danger from elusive raider
Washington reports the German raider’s cruise and the capture of the British vessel Appam as allied shipping learns of an unseen threat. Naval officers note the raider’s daring, possible armament salvage from the Karlsruhe wreck, and heightened vigilance for suspicious steamers along American waters.
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Agrenia
Tank the Appam
Turks besieged at Erzerum amid heavy relief fears
London reports the fortress of Erzerum held by 80,000 Turkish troops under von der Goltz with only two weeks of provisions. Across Europe, German gains are claimed on the Somme. Russian forces press in the Caucasus and in Africa the Allies advance in Kamerun.
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Black Sea
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Fricourt
Albert
Balkan
Saloniki
Gompers Plea For Preparedness At Tampa Speech
In Tampa on February 1 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor urged universal military training for all school pupils. He warned of threats from Japan in the west and European powers across the Atlantic and argued the nation must not be defenseless and cowardly. He urged that the masses be taught to bear arms to deter invaders.
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Fortify the System Against Grip with Brom Quinien
A fragmented notice touts a “one Brom Quinine” remedy to fortify the system against grip and influensa. It claims the product acts as a toric and laxative to maintain condition and throw off attacks, with a signature on a box.
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