Lusitania Sunk By Submarine Attack with 1200 Dead
A British liner the Lusitania was torpedoed and sunk by a submarine, resulting in more than 1200 deaths. The disaster echoes amid ongoing tensions as nations react to the sea attack.
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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
6
Lusitania disaster toll widens as survivors searched
News from Queenstown reports 159 bodies identified among Lusitania victims, with 1 901 aboard including 1 261 passengers and 650 crew. Officials describe chaos at morgues and markets, while Cunard and British authorities intensify search and aid for survivors including Vanderbilt representatives and American consular efforts. Captain Turner went down with the ship. Italy expresses indignation at neutral deaths and calls for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tansitania
Chi Frohman
Imi
Pearson
New Thanies
Plamondon
Alfred Gwenne Vandeebil
Nonatre
Charley Kiniy
Chiytsrett
Justis M Forman
Elbert Hubbard
Mrs. Hubbard
Queertown
Cunard Company
Coard
Frost
Sas
Morene
Queey Town
Charles Froiman
Don
FI Pearse Atre Om Brown
J & Pillar
Sie Hare
George Arthan Poni Samwels
Samuelesce) Fine
Wb R Brown, Jr
J VM
Brunston
William Robert Fust
Cork
Enelich
Vanderbilt
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Duy
Lusitania
Dodd
Cunard Line
Turner
Hoe
Queenstown
Cunard
Wilson says United States will not go to war
President Wilson told 4,000 naturalized Americans and 11,000 others in Philadelphia that the United States will pursue a peaceful course while seeking to convince Germany of the justice of the Lusitania tragedy. The remarks drew sustained applause as he urged restraint and unity for America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Wilson
Philadelphia
Wile Fave
United States
Hertlehner Lusitania
United Sevres
Germany
America
American Fine
Mayer Maskenbure
Gerhart
Warced
Polutin
Tyesdal
Amuéricsn
Hewitt Sen
Watt
Foyer Pine
von Ty
Spoptineeus Ontborsta
Rey
Amerten
Horn
Washington
Catherine
Chiladelphia
The Sinking of the Lusitania Aboard the Ocean Liner
Survivors recount the final hours of the Lusitania as the ship neared Liverpool on a calm day. Passengers rest in the saloon or stroll the deck while Captain Turner reduces speed near Fastnet to avoid mines. A distant torpedo sighting and bridge alert precede disaster on the last leg of the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Sural
Weiner
Fenee
Neloy
Waa
Norhan
Otbert
Dirk
Lieetentk
Wgieren
Turner
Jane Sodel
Lusitania Sant Noto
Derk
London
Stevivors
Liverpool
Fastnet
Tillis
Cabinet Meets to Discuss Lusitania Sinking Policy
President Wilson's views on the government stance after two days' deliberation will be presented to the cabinet. A Canadian Railway Mission rector reports three torpedoes were fired at the Lusitania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Lordon
Lusttania
Mr. Guvier
Church of England
Canadian Railway
Nike Sion
Dog Hero Saves Little Girl From Rabid Dog
A brave canine, owned by Mr Derry, protected Perry, daughter of Dr. Perry of Wilson, N C, from a rabid dog during play outside her home. The dog battled the attacker and saved the girl but was badly bitten and later euthanized with honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tittle Wiste Perry
Grape-Nuts touted as aid to health by Massachusetts reader
A conservative Massachusetts woman endorses Grape-Nuts after six years use for the young and old in sickness and health. She claims it replaces meat, improves health, reduces weight, and pairs with hot Postum for a hearty morning meal. The testimonial is attributed to Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elven
Postum Co
Tattle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Pligs
Cardus touted by Mrs Thomas Davie for womanly troubles
Hallas N. recounts severe pains and weakness from a long illness. After using Cardus, she reports relief, restored sleep, regular cycles, weight gain from 5 to 6 pounds, and improved ability to work. She urges others to try Cardus, noting friends would see her change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallas, N
Thomas Davie
Cardus
Ome
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