Moldavia Sunk With American Troops in Irish Sea
British troopship Moldavia torpedoed off Ireland, American soldiers unaccounted for. Moonlit attack sank the 9,500 ton liner built in 1903. most aboard awoke to danger and were rescued by escort ships. Third US troopship sunk, with 56 men missing. Also reports Inniscarra torpedoed near Cork. 37 crewmen missing.
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Irish Sea
London
Moldavia
Admiralty
Peninsular & Oriental Steam Navigation Company
Greenock
Antilles
Europe
Tuscania
Ireland
Gleaves
Mid Atlantic
Queenstown
Cork
Fishguard
Carranza and Cuba Tension Sparks US Diplomatic Alarm
Washington reports Mexico cut diplomatic ties with Cuba in a move seen as indirect pressure on the United States. Observers link the rift to alleged German influence in Latin America, with Mexican officials citing baggage searches of Senor Fabela in Havana and talks among Argentina and others about a united stance. Cuban internal minister Montalvo warned Mexico may strike at the US via Cuba, while President Carranza privately favored the German cause.
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Washington
Mexico
Cuba
United States
Argentina
Senor Ysidro Fabela
Havana
Senor Fabela
Juan L. Montalvo
General Aguilar
Ma Montalvo
Carranza
Railroads Grant General Pay Increases for Million-Plus Workers
Washington announces wage boosts for nearly two million railroad employees effective June 1 and retroactive to January. Back pay totals likely over 300 million dollars yearly, with lump sums of 100 to 200 dollars. Changes include pro rata overtime and eight hour base, with equal pay for women and negro workers. Costa Rica declares war on the central powers. May to July aims to ship 16 million bushels monthly to allies, shaping domestic wheat stock usage.
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Washington
McAdoo
Railroad Commission
Wage Commission
Shington
Ood Administration
Dodson's Liver Tone Replaces Calomel for Quick Relief
Local druggists report a sharp drop in calomel sales as Dodson's Liver Tone gains popularity. The vegetable tonic promises safe, pleasant tasting relief from sluggishness and constipation overnight without the gripe associated with calomel, backed by money back guarantees and broad consumer endorsement.
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Dodson
New Year Gentlemen Treat Time Like a Boat To Break In
A brief humorous note reflects on some men treating a New Year like a boat that takes a long time to break in. The remark plays on patience and comic inertia at year’s start.
Cardul credited with restoring health in Cleveland woman
Mrs Joanna Felker of Cleveland Tennessee praises Cardul after years of illness. She recounts severe abdominal and back pain, weakness, and dragging through days, then notes rapid relief and renewed strength within weeks of starting Cardul. She claims long term health improvement for 4 to 5 years and urges others to try the remedy.
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Cleveland
Tenn
Joanna Felker
Cardus
Cardul
Easy Money Bond Joke Sparks Quick Charge
A banker asks a subscriber how to pay for a Liberty bond. The reply is witty, “Charge it, please,” illustrating a light, period-voice moment of humor about wartime finance.
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Pem A
McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Swift & Company
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U.S.A
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Cologne
Amsterdam
Camp Travis
Morris & Company
Wilson & Company
Federal Trade Commission
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Costa Rica
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del Bar
Nicaragua
Calomel
Sullivan
Anished
Eatonic
W. V. Sullivan
Atonic
St. Halp
Boek
Entonia Remedy Co
Tintersmites
Aleoa
Sappho
U.s.marine Corps
Morgi
F Co
U.S. Marines
Bessie
Jessie
England
Elizabeth
Our Town
David Roberts
Grand Aveene
Wenkesta
Sue Ad Wits
Daley
Oklahoma City
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