Lusitania Sinking Triggers U S Official Anxiety
Washington reacts to the torpedoing of the Lusitania as officials weigh loss of American lives and the wider impact on U S commerce. Secretary Bryan pledges no statement until facts are complete while discussions over Germanys act and its justification continue in the F North.
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Lusitania Disaster Told By Lusitania Steward At Queenstown
Steward describes Lusitania torpedoing near Kinsale and the sinking within 15 minutes. Surviving passengers, many injured, were brought to Queenstown by Stormcock. He recalls lifeboat chaos, lifebelts, and bodies, with babies among the victims and crews aiding the rescue.
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Lusitania disaster deepens as many still unaccounted
A London report after the Lusitania sinking says less than 600 survivors officially accounted for after 16 hours. Alfred Vanderbilt among the drowned is reported. Unconfirmed figures suggest up to 1800 landed survivors with many injured and four dead. Officials fear over 1200 dead as rescuers rush to aid the scene near Ireland.
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Hubbard longs for Hall of Fame before Lusitania voyage
New York May 7 Elbert Hubbard quipped that sinking the Lusitania might help his ambition to enter the Hall of Fame. He said he would drown with the ship and become a hero, as a personal viewpoint on the fame he sought.
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Sailors Fight for Life After German Sub Torpedoes
Survivors recount a German submarine attack that hit a vessel with two torpedoes. One struck the stokers, the other breached the forward hull as Captain Turner and others faced a dire situation.
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Prominent Americans Aboard Lusitania To Europe
New York May 7 Many prominent figures were aboard the Lusitania sailing abroad for business or pleasure. Charles Frohman famed theater manager sailed with Justus Miles Forman and Charles Klein, both returning from trips to London. A. L. Hopkins of Newport News Shipbuilding joined Europe bound talks on ships. Elbert Hubbard and his wife were among the passengers.
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America
German's Cheers Soon Cut Short
New York May 7 Henry Schultz cheered at a Park Row bulletin board upon hearing the Lusitania torpedoing news. A bystander tore his hat, others joined in a melee with kicks and blows. Three policemen intervened and Schultz limped away. he refused hospital.
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First boats carrying passengers picked up at Lusitania loss
At 9 12 p m Queenstown reported sighting several boats believed to belong to the Lusitania nine miles southeast of Queenstown. A motor fishing boat rescued about 50 aboard two boat loads, with the Stormcock towing passengers from other fishing boats. Ten trawlers and a Queenstown life boat aided in rescues as weather remained clear and hot.
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Lusitania Trade War Sparked Atlantic Conflict
New York May 7 The Lusitania and the Mauretania built with British subsidy aimed to seize the Atlantic speed record from Germany. Their entry into transatlantic service challenged German control and helped trigger the trade war that followed the Lusitania torpedoing. Charles R Sumner said the liner was safe and too fast for submarines, proving capable of regular schedules.
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Coat and Suit Sale At Herbruck Dry Goods Co Ady
Local ad announces a coat and suit sale with a five dollar savings offer from Herbruck Dry Goods Co in Ady. The promotion emphasizes discounted outerwear prices.
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Transylvania Sails for Liverpool Amid Lusitania Disaster
The Transylvania, a Cunard liner, set sail from New York to Liverpool despite the Lusitania sinking. 879 passengers aboard with 12 cancelations. 117 in first class, 310 in second, 452 in third. 635 crew. Commander John Black affirming confidence, British flag up. Included are Montreal nurses and several Canadians. many passengers sailed after consulting loved ones.
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