Vanderbilt Died A Hero At Lusitania Sinking
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt died a hero during the Lusitania disaster as described by Thomas Slidell, a fellow passenger, who recounted Vanderbilt removed his lifebelt to shield a young woman and searched for another before the liner sank. Slidell and the ship’s press aide witnessed Vanderbilt standing on deck without a life preserver as the torpedo struck.
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Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Thomas Siidell
New York
Lusitania
Slidell
Vanderbilt
Hert de Pr
Melville Eo
Putal
Asseetered Press
Shidwil
Cum ming Farm Threatened by River Break Near Cypress Creeks
Arkansas river threatens Cummins farm of 6,000 acres valued at 49 000 as engineers warn of a possible break into CypressCreeks from the south bank during high water. Penitentiary Commission reports 1 270 convicts, up 238 in a year, and warns of crowded conditions at Cummins farm.
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Tt Putnam
United States
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Min Te Aendi
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Iron Mountain Engineers
Levee Board
Arkarata Natura
Red River
Garland
Lowes
St Farm
Lusitania Torpedo Strike Deepens Tragedy at Sea
Report describes a torpedo hit on the Cunarder Lusitania near Queenstown. The explosion tore a wide hole, many crew and passengers perished or were injured, with 845 survivors taken to hospitals or lodgings. Survivors and rescuers faced chaotic conditions as boats were launched and crews worked to save others.
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Nott
Lusitasio
Roosevelt Is Belligerent After Sinking of a Vessel
Symeuse officials state Roosevelt vows strong action after the sinking of a vessel that killed hundreds of civilians including women and children. Theaters Roosevelt and others pledge to act to protect humanity and national dignity in response.
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Roouvelt
Vitnuta
Peter
U S Is Helpless Says DNC Chairman On War War Talk
William F. McConths chairman of the Democratic National Committee said he was shocked by the blowing up of the fascist facility but declared the country is helpless. He posed that declaring war against Germany would amount to...
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Washington
State Department
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Sanan
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Port
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William F. McConths
Democratic National
Prohibition in France Reported by Petit Parteten
The Petit Parteten informs that the government will introduce a prohibition during the war banning the manufacture sale and transport of all alcoholic drinks in France. The move aims to conserve resources and support wartime efforts.
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Varis
Petit Parteten
Submarine Attack Impacts London Steamer and Crew
A London telegram reports a German submarine attack near Dog Island. The liner was damaged but no lives were lost, and the steamer's crew reached Rosyth Castle, Scotland. Eighty eight ships headed to or from American ports entered the war zone. one vessel, the Caameronta, sailed May 3 from New York to Halifax to transport Canadian troops.
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Captain Turner Rescued From Sinking liner Ausitania
Captain Turner of the Ausitania stayed at his post as the ship foundered and went down. He was rescued three hours later near a new life belt, according to D A Thomas of Cardiff coal magnate.
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Jobless Turn to Gold Mining in War's Wake
A fragmented account shows hardship from European war igniting job loss in Edengron Can ods while locals seek new work in gold mining. Amid bleak prospects, a World War era mood shifts attention to relief efforts and distant remedies as communities grapple with unemployment and volatility.
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Medan
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