Democrats Keep Grip on House in New Congress
The Democrats, aided by four independents, reelected Champ Clark of Missouri as Speaker for the new House. Clark won 217 votes to Mann’s 205 with several independents and party members cross voting. Nominating speeches featured Schall’s surprise support for Clark, citing unity for President Wilson amid national crisis.
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Aztec Armed Ship Sunk Off Brest Coast
The Aztec bound from New York to Havre was torpedoed off Ouessant near Brest. Eleven crewmen are missing and presumed lost while Lieut. William Fuller Gresham and 12 armed guards were saved. survivors were later taken by the French patrol boat Sirius.
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Navy withholds Aztec gun crew list amid survivor concerns
Secretary Daniels refused to publish the names of naval officers and gunners who manned the two five inch guns on the Aztec. He said the department would not announce personnel until survivors are listed and officers are officially advised of any lives lost.
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Aztec Sunk Off Brest. Crew Reported Missing After German Submarine Attack
The American armed merchant ship Aztec was torpedoed at night near Brest France while sailing from New York to Havre with a cargo valued at over 500 000 dollars. Captain Walter O Brien led a 34 man crew including 17 Americans. some were rescued while others were missing presumed lost. The ship, built in 1894 in New Castle England, measured 350 feet with a 43 foot beam and carried two five inch guns under naval gunners. The Oriental Navigation Company also owns the Orleans which sailed unarmed after Germany declared unrestricted submarine warfare.
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Laconia
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Irleans
Germany
Orleans
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
New Castle Eng
Navy reports Aztec naval guard roster amid safe status
Secretary Daniels released the names of the Aztec naval guard after a French admiralty dispatch confirmed all personnel were safe. The unit included Lieutenant William F. Gresham and 12 enlisted men from the Dolphin, with next of kin listed for each.
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Hellerman
Ala
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Elizabethton
Tenn
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Roanoke
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Cincinnati
Haverhill Strike Hits Building Work Stoppage Spreads
Building operations in Haverhill face a tieup as 65 hod carriers strike for a 50 cent daily raise. The action is joined by 20 plasterers 20 stonelayers and bricklayers in a sympathetic show of solidarity.
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Haverhill
Harvard Men Visit Gardner Art Palace
Mrs John L Gardner's art palace in Fenway court was opened to Harvard students for their annual art inspection. Several hundred students including many from the fine arts department toured the galleries to view paintings and sculptures.
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Fenway Court
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