U S Must Build More Submarines Says Daniels in Albany
Secretary of the Navy Daniels argues the United States must build more submarines and a robust inland canal system to win a future war with a great European power. He cites European naval lessons, submarine impact in battles, and the Kiel canal’s strategic importance.
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Albany
N. Y
Daniels
United States
Inland Waterways Association
Europe
Helgoland
Kiel Canal
Baltic Sea
North Sea
Sinking of Hogue Aboukir and Cressy Traced to Submarine Attack
Reports detail torpedo strikes on H M S Aboukir Hogue and Cressy from a single submarine actions aboard the Cressy and Hogue as crews saved ships and life. Officers commend bravery of Captain Phillips L T Coriander crew and others while noting rescue efforts by Dutch trawlers Flora Titan and ships to save hundreds of sailors.
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Dougherty
Cressy
Johnson
Hague
Aboukir
Phillips
L. T. Coriander
Reginald A. Norton
H. M. S. Hogue
Hogue
Nicholson
L. S. Marks
Flora
Titan
Halton
Phillipps-Wolley
Tillard
Casalet
Chicheser
Hough
Admiralty Guidance After Sinking of British Cruisers
The Admiralty issues reports from surviving senior officers on the sinking of the Aboukir, the Hague, and the Cressy in the North Sea. It notes the Hague and Cressy were lost aiding a disabled ship, urges prudence in similar actions, and stresses discipline and sacrifice amid heavy losses.
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London
Admiralty
North Sea
England
Aboukir
Hague
Cressy
Loss of three cruisers marks a minor naval setback
The article notes the duty of the vessels was essential to sea control and national safety, with lives sacrificed to King’s service. It argues such losses are unavoidable in war and emphasizes the ships’ class had limited significance and would not be repaired but sold once defects appeared.
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Farmstone
Asquith and Redmond Rally Dublin Crowds in Wartime Welcome
Prime Minister Asquith and Irish Nationalist leader John Redmond spoke at the Mansion House in Dublin to vast crowds. They urged peace as a failing option, named Germany as the aggressor, and highlighted Ireland’s duty to support Britain. Nationalist Volunteers stood as an armed guard of honor in the streets.
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John F. Redmond
Earl of Aberdeen
Ireland
Germany
Austria
Servia
Asquith
Belgium
France
England
Empire
Great Britain
Redmond
Malines
Louvain
Dublin
Premier declares unity in defending imperial interests in speech
He asserts all diverse groups across the empire share a common stake in vital interests for civilization and mankind. The premier proclaims determination, saying we are not going to fail regardless of Britain's success or failure.
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Great Britain
Crap game raid nets 25 men and dice seized
Police at Joy Street station raided premises at 92 Merrimack Street last night and arrested 25 men for illegal gambling. Two dice were seized along with the gaming paraphernalia.
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Joy Street
Merrimack Street
Kiley Chosen as Democratic State Committee Member
Daniel J. Kiley was chosen as Democratic State committee member from the Fifth Suffolk district at the Tuesday primaries. An opposition ticket led by F. B. McKinney with a strong house to house canvas was defeated 790 to 781.
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Daniel J. Kiley
Democratic State Committee
Suffolk
F. B. McKinney
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Jake
New York
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Utopia
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Stokes
Fendick
Kiley
New
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Men’s & Boys
Waldemar
Elgin
Waltham
Beacon
Goodyear West Shoes
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