Arabic Sunk by German Submarine Claims Surviving Passengers
The White Star Line steamer Arabic was torpedoed and sunk near Fastnet while en route to New York. Of 449 aboard, 59 died, 121 cabin passengers and 219 crew were saved. Two Americans, Mrs. Bruguiere and Dr. Woods, were missing. Survivors landed at Queenstown and were housed locally. Captain William Finch and many officers survived. The sinking sparked London excitement as Germans intensified naval actions near the British Isles.
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Survivors of Arabic Landing in Queenstown Face Hardship
Survivors arriving at Queenstown in scant clothing, many injured or shocked, were aided by locals who provided blankets and fresh outfits. Captain Finch led rescue efforts amid torpedo damage, with eight minutes to launch boats. American Vice Consul aided authorities as evident scenes of grief followed the loss of some families. Money of Stratford described calm moments on deck before torpedo sighting.
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Grave Situation Dominates Washington View On Arabic Sinking
Washington officials faced a grave crisis over the torpedoing of the White Star liner Arabic. A possible German disavowal and reparations were hoped but unlikely, with officials fearing continued submarine attacks despite rights violations. State Department doubts convoys and notes survivors drifted four hours.
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Arabic Joins Lusitania Crises Echo in US Outlook
The article notes America and the world reacting to the Lusitania incident as the Arabic joins the grave, praising President as steady, sanely poised, seeking peaceful paths. Citizens trust his wisdom and moral leadership guiding a united nation through a tense moment.
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Papers Demand U S Action Over Sinking Arabic
New York newspapers unite in calling for U S response to the Arabic sinking. The Tribune vows to sever ties with Germany and take decisive steps, while the World asserts Germany’s terms must be met and credits President Wilson with doing his best if diplomacy fails.
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German press silent on Arabic sinking details
Copenhagen dispatch reports German papers withhold details of the liner sinking from readers. Berlin Foreign Office reportedly on edge as censorship bans German comment on the incident.
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Novogeorgievsk Captured as Last Polish Fortress Falls
Novogeorgievsk, the last Russian stronghold in Poland, fell to Austro German forces. More than 85 000 prisoners, 700 guns and large war materiel were captured. German troops push toward Brest Litovsk while Moscow potential move looms. The Baltic battle near Riga ended with Moltke sunk and Russian Baltic forces securing victory with British aid.
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DARDANELLES FIGHTING HEAVY IN WAR REPORT
Paris reports a large German fleet moving to seize Riga as a major naval battle looms. Austro German forces push Russians back on the East Prussian frontier while forts at Novogeorgievsk fall. Fighting continues at Brest-Litovsk and Gallipoli with Turkish and Anglo-French forces dueling near Sulva Bay.
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U Boats Stop Ships Demand Enemy Passengers
A Times correspondent reports German submarines near the Norwegian coast stopping neutral ships in the North Sea and demanding that enemy passengers of military age be handed over. The practice is said to occur about 100 miles from the Norwegian coast.
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Shield Constantinople Machinery Shift in Adrianople Arsenal
London correspondent reports German workers at the Adrianople arsenal have moved to Constantinople. The shift, the Times note, shows emphasis on fortifying the capital while deeming Adrianople’s defense less critical.
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Russians Lose Kovno Fort, 400 Guns Seized by Germans
London reports the fall of the Kovno fortress to German and Austro German forces. The capture includes 400 Russian guns and vast war materiel, threatening Grand Duke Nicholas army units. Petrograd confirms Russian forts at Jesia near Kovno remain holding.
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Vilna
Warsaw
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Jesia
War News Highlights From Riga To Dardanelles
The Moltke sunk at Riga details its length armament and speed. Across fronts in Austro-Italian arenas Italian fronts show progress while western lines see close range fighting with no major changes. French repulse Germans in Artois Vosges. E-13 submarine goes aground near Saltholm. 15 of 30 crew missing. Emperor William reported to arrive at Novogeorgievsk to plan Warsaw entry. French gain in Artois and Linge. Sulva Bay hard battle with heavy losses. British advance halted at Gallipoli. Italy reportedly makes slow but steady progress against Austria on all fronts.
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Texas Storm Toll Tops Four Million As City Dives into Destruction
Report from Houston details results of three days of Gulf Coast storm. Deaths total 189 across Galveston Virginia Point Texas City La Porte Port Arthur Seabrook Morgan Point Hitchcock and Houston suburbs. Vast property loss includes 500 buildings in Galveston and the destruction of the Texas causeway costing 4 million dollars.
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Villa accepts Pan American peace overtures for Mexico
General Villa formally replies via Enrique C. Liorente that the Convention government, strong in its own force, will defend revolutionary institutions yet welcomes US and Latin American good offices. He envisions a provisional Mexican government and free elections, with nominations favoring a determined man and delegates to meet in Mexico.
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Six More Japanese Liners For Transpacific Service
The Osaka Steamship Company ordered six 12,000 ton steamships to be built at Osaka Iron Works. Each 425 foot long vessel with a 57 foot beam will enter transpacific service after Japan's mail subsidy changes next year. Passenger spaces will surpass those on current Puget Sound Japanese ships.
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Progress by Negroes at Lincoln Jubilee Exposition
Delegates from nearly every state converge on Chicago for the Lincoln jubilee and exposition marking fifty years of African American freedom. The display traces progress from 1860 when 4,441,730 of color lived in the United States, 90 percent illiterate, through gains in education religion agriculture industry art and more.
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