Rights at sea shaped U S entry to World War I
Willis Thornton surveys how U S merchant shipping and neutral rights, from the 1914 blockade to Germany’s 1917 unrestricted submarine warfare, influenced decisions that led to U S entry into World War I. He traces diplomatic clashes with Britain and Germany, the evolving contraband rules, and pivotal incidents like Lusitania and Arabic.
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United States
U. S
Germany
England
London
Brean
Britain
Scotland
Norway
Great Britain
Ireland
Grey
U.S
Sussex
Baker
Arbitration and War Debates Mark Controversies with Germany
The text notes that compensation cannot resolve disputes over human life in Germany related matters. It also references The Money Magnet and honors of Cherry-Burrell from last year’s drive. Jim Plumb resigned as captain for business, replaced by Harold Mowrecy.
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Germany
Cherry-Burrell
Jim Plumb
Harold Mowrecy
Industrial Workers Back Red Cross Drive In Linn County
Dick Jones industrial division chairman reports team captains are going great guns in the plant solicitation ahead of the Red Cross drive opening Monday. Mac Bidet notes Wilson company plant is seeking strong support in the county campaign.
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Dick Jones
Linn County
American Red Cross
Mac Bidet
Jones
Wilson Company
Typographical Error Almost Nullifies His Reprieve From Death
John Collins, a 17 year old, faced execution by electric chair when a typographical mistake nearly altered his death sentence. The error was corrected to grant a stay of execution until December 15 for the holdup slaying of Lieut. Paul La Master.
Reprieve Flawed by Misspelled Word Delays Execution
Ira Silbar, counsel for the condemned man, said a reprieve from the state supreme court was invalidated by the misspelling if stayed to if slayed. He stated officials checked the penitentiary and sheriff, securing special copies to prevent the execution.
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CCC
Mount Carroll
State Supreme Court
Ira Silbar
Chicago
Silbar
Cleaning Windshield Before Wipers Protects Glass
Cleaning the windshield before turning on the wipers removes hard particles that could scratch the glass. This practice helps maintain the windshield’s clarity and long term integrity by reducing abrasive wear.
Red Cross Increases War Relief Authorization to 1 Million
Washington reports Norman H Davis announcing the Red Cross central committee raised war relief expenditures to 1 million dollars. An American delegation in Europe sent urgent funds guidance and most contributions have been earmarked for Poland.
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Polish Alliance For the Relief of Persons
Poland
Davis
Red Cross
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Willis Thornton
NEA
Paige
Leon Thrasher
Faluba
Americcan
Cushing
Gulfight
Athenia
Lusitania
Royal Road
Acousticon Institute
Bbf Crenshaw
Merchants Bank Centar Rapids
Phaneoust
Seesice
Dubuque
Iowa City
Mason City
Waterloo
Jewalgia
Joseph
Carney’s
Times Square
Cutler
2Nd Ave
Merchants Bank
America
Bakers
Cedar Rapids
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