Grave U S Sinks Lusitania Angers Wilson Cabinet
Officials in Washington deem the Lusitania sinking the gravest crisis since the war began. President Wilson and his cabinet are profoundly shocked by the liner’s fate and memory of American casualties. The incident renews warnings to Germany over submarine attacks on American lives. The United States contemplates action based on whether any Americans perished.
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Lusitania Sinking Shocks Wilson in Washington May 7
Destruction of the British liner Lusitania and loss of many lives shocks U S officials in Washington. President Wilson reads dispatches, cabinet members briefed, and state department faces a tense wait for confirmation on American casualties as the crisis unfolds in the capital.
Vanderbilt Lost on the Lusitania Amidst Americas Missing
Reported lists show Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and Charles Frohman among survivors or missing after the Lusitania sinking. Officials struggle to confirm who is saved as confusion hinders the Cunard Line in compiling a complete roster. notable names include President Hopkins of Newport News Shipbuilding and playwright Charles Klein. Continued on Page Four.
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Emerson Ad Prompts Readers to Shop The Constitution
A local advertisement urges Emerson readers to buy space in The Constitution Advertising columns. It touts the value of branding with name, address, and business character in large type, claiming the world will come to the merchant who uses the paper.
Dr Brewer May Have Sailed on Lusitania After All
Atlanta residents fear for Dr Walpole Brewer a Red Cross physician from the Ansley who may have been aboard the Lusitania when it sank. Reports cite letters and ship records suggesting his May 1 assignment shift from France to Austria and travel toward Boston Azores and Palermo. German consul in Atlanta cautions against premature judgment and awaits official German statements.
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Premonition of Disaster Keeps Bowen From Lusitania
Edward B. Bowen a wealthy shoe dealer read reports of the Lusitania wreck at his Newton home. He had planned to sail Friday night but felt a foreboding and canceled his passage after discussing it with Bre. Bowen. He faced important business in London and did not sail.
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Lusitania Sailed After German Warning to Travelers
The Lusitania left New York with 168 Americans aboard 1255 total passengers amid German embassy warnings. Alfred Vanderbilt and Charles Frohman were among passengers as markets fell on the news. reports of warnings and torpedo threats swirled, with continuing coverage on Wall Street and in shipping circles.
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Uncertainty Over Charles Frohman Fate On Lusitania
New York May 7 uncertainty over the fate of Charles Frohman the famous theatrical impresario aboard the Lusitania dominated the scene in the theater district. Frohman planned to go to England to review theater interests and seek new war plays for the American stage with Justus Miles Forman. Charles Klein also was aboard heading to Europe on business. Frohman staff pleaded against travel but he left anyway as German clubs and restaurants reported the disaster with little comment.
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Lusitania Sunk Off Irish Coast After Two Torpedoes
Survivors arriving at Queenstown report about 650 aboard the Lusitania were saved with many injured. The liner was struck twice by a German submarine about ten miles off Old Head Kinsale during luncheon, with lifeboats filled and rescue boats racing to assist. Official tallies vary, with estimates of up to a thousand dead and 500 to 600 rescued by nightfall. Captain Turner among the saved.
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Pure Piracy Slogan by Roosevelt After Lusitania Sinking
Theodore Roosevelt former U.S. president condemned the Lusitania sinking calling it piracy on a vast scale. He cited Belgiums drownings and warned action was needed for humanity and national self respect. The statement followed reports of the attack and continued on page two.
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