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Sinking of Wheat Ship Prompts Germany Questioning
United States officials pursue a formal inquiry into the sinking of the American wheat ship W. P. Frye by the German auxiliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich. Captain Thierischens claims to act under war conditions. U S officials dispute contraband status of the cargo and prepare for possible compensation negotiations. The Frye crew and master testified the wheat was thrown overboard to salt cargo. authorities seek clarity on naval actions and neutral rights.
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United States
Germany
Arsaer
Capes
Coast Guard
Onondaga
Ube
Witel
Watts
Navy Department
Thierischens
Hamilton
W. P. Frye
Secret Oy Bryan
Howger
Frye
H. H. Kehnes
Eifel
Washington
Pring Eitel Friedach
Ison
William P. Frye
Ger
Pring Rite Friedrich
Wade
Queenstown