North Sea mined as British and German fleets clash
British embassy informs Washington that Britain will plant mines near its ports as Germany has scattered mines in the North Sea. The danger to American ships and treasure convoys is discussed, with navies warning neutral and merchant vessels to avoid risky areas.
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North Sea
Tennessee
North Carolina
Europe
Germany
Great Britain
Bryan
Marseilles
Lisbon
United States
Falmouth
England
France
Mediterranean
Austria
Adriatic
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Netherlands
Belgium
State Department
Americans Flee Europe as War Rumors Grow Amid Global Moves
Reports detail Americans abroad in Europe with counts by city and country. Governors and diplomats expand aid networks in London and Washington while ships transport evacuees to Antwerp. The Cedric carries nearly 600 passengers southward with lights out as tension rises and a return voyage is planned.
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Europe
Genoa
Italy
Sweden
Garrison
América
United States
German Empire
Gerard
Hamburg
Benjamin Harrison
L’gravehage
Scandinavia
Oliver
Pennsylvania
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Dinard
France
Bergen
Norway
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Havre
Nice
Holland
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Finland
Esbjerg
Atlantic
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State Department
Antwerp
Kroonland
Adams Claflin
Elizabeth Haines
Newton
Belgium
Claflin
Haines
Cedric
Liverpool
Patria
Fabre Line
Palermo
America
Sandy Hook
Fileti
Carter
Halifax
White Star
Submarine flotilla sunk in British cruiser action
Eyewitness account from Edinburgh describes a naval clash where British cruisers engaged German submarines. The Birmingham fired the first shot hitting a periscope, blinding the sub which surfaced and was then sunk by a second hit at the conning tower. The remaining subs fled.
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Edinburgh
the Scotsman Today
Birmingham
Harbor Mines Placed. Small Vessels May Enter Halifax
Halifax authorities report harbor mining completed and small ships may enter or leave port. The measure announced today allows normal naval traffic through the harbor after the operation.
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Halifax, N
British Warship Suffolk Touts Prize Off New York
A British cruiser Suffolk entered New York Harbor area near Ambrose Channel before turning east to sea. It claimed capture of a German oil tanker, Leda, sent to Bermuda, while reporting a German cruiser sighting. The nearby Cadric and Kroonland arrivals followed.
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Cedric
Halifax
Suffolk
Bartlay
New York City
Madeira
Sandy Hook
Bermuda
Leda
Rotterdam
Baton Rouge
New York Maritime Exchange
London
Hook
Fort Hancock
Knight
Havana
Kroonland
Europe
England
Antwerp
Imperator
la Provence
Revenue gap prompts wartime tax plan discussion
Washington sources report administration leaders expect new revenue laws to cover a treasury shortfall from reduced import taxes due to the European war. Majority Leader Underwood will meet with Secretary McAdoo to map plans and target about 100 million dollars in a forthcoming war tax proposal.
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Treasury
Washington
Underwood
House
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Ways and Means Committee
Treasury Department
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