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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1915
Page
11
Article reviews German cruiser Prinz Eitel in drydock and the Frye sinking. Captains Boy-Ed and Hiene to Washington for sworn statements. U S officials discuss neutrality, contraband cargo, prize courts, and potential reparations or court-martial actions.
The William P. Frye, a giant Yankee square rigged ship built in Bath Maine and launched in 1901, was destroyed by the German destroyer Prinz Heinrich. Owned by 128 individuals in stable holdings across the nation, the Frye honored Senator Frye of Maine and stood beside the Star of Lapland as leading American sailing vessels of its era.
Diplomats view the William P. Frye sinking by the Eitel Friedrich as a severe setback for Germany. The Frye carried wheat to Liverpool under US papers and was torpedoed amid Germany’s push to redefine foodstuffs as non contraband. State Department guidance and Sailor Sewall’s cautious remarks frame U S response while shipboard crews endured anxiety awaiting daylight and the approach of enemy vessels.
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An advertisement touts Musterole as a ready to use chest rub that loosens congestion and eases cold symptoms overnight. It claims relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma and more with 25 50 cent jars and a $2 50 hospital size offered by The Musterole Company Cleveland.
The article compares Russian Japanese and British prize rules granting neutral merchantmen protection unless dire necessity or emergency requires capturing prizes. It notes a British guideline to release the vessel without ransom if no prize crew can sail to adjudication and to seize crew and papers if enemy ownership is proven, with possible destruction of the vessel.
Newport News Va March 11 German commander Thierichens in drydock reports to Collector Hamilton two statements one on sinking the Frye in the South Atlantic Jan 28 with 5200 tons of wheat for Queenstown and another on repairs to be seaworthy in a week He says crew released and records to Washington while noting intent not to intern ship and detailing engine condition and propeller speed.
Arthur Sewall head of the Bath Maine shipping firm that owned the bark William P Frye said over the telephone that no action will be taken to recover from Germany the value of the lost ship and cargo without the sanction of the State Department. He stated the firm will be guided by the department's wishes.
Mrs. Kiehne, widow of Captain of the William P Frye, recounts the American bark sunk by the Eitel Friedrich off transit to Queenstown. She says the calm sea prevented evasive action, she feared mine peril, yet praised the German cruiser crew for humane treatment during two months in captivity.
Home treatment offers a tonic formula to relieve head noises and catarrhal deafness. By mixing peppermint or double strength parmint with hot water and sugar, sufferers may regain hearing, reduce nasal symptoms, and improve alertness with a four times daily dose.
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