Tuscania Sinks With 2100 Troops Off Ireland Coast
London reports 101 dead with about 550 survivors and 1,350 still listed as missing. The Cunard liner Tuscania, carrying 2,179 officers and men of the 32nd division, was torpedoed off the north coast of Ireland. Agencies cite British convoy protection and rescue efforts, with troops including Michigan and Wisconsin National Guards units aboard. The ship’s exact fate remains under study, with competing figures and possible mine theories noted.
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North Atlantic Ocean
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Antrim
Belfast
Tbunecrana
Michigan
Wisconsin National
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Adjutant Central
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197Th Engineer
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Tuscania torpedoed survivors endure two hour float
The Tuscania was torpedoed on Tuesday night and remained afloat for about two hours. Survivors faced exposure with some rescued after hours in the water. Three men died in one lifeboat. two women aid workers aided the rescue, and Larne hospitals prepared to treat the injured.
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Thomas Smith
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Larne
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Atlantic
Liner Bound For U S tilt by Torpedo
The Cunard liner Autania of 13,400 tons was torpedoed by a German submarine within the last 48 hours while bound for the United States. Officials said the ship, though badly damaged, was not sunk and is believed to be returning to port with government vessels assisting. It carried little cargo.
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Iowans Sailed to Fuscania in 20th Engineers Transfer
National Army men from Camp Dodge Iowa transferred last fall to the 20th engineers foresters. It is unclear how many, if any, served aboard the Tuscania. Iowa and Minnesota workers led the group, with others from North Dakota. Names were withheld by censorship.
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Minnesota
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Towa
Bitter opposition to war organization bill in Congress
Republican leaders condemn the war organization bill as a threat to republican government. Senator Lodge says the bill shows reorganization in the form proposed by the military committee but would render passage impossible. Senate Democrats yet unsure of White House intent. judiciary committee to begin hearings next Monday.
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Confiscation of Land Sparks Russia Wide Struggle
Petrograd reports mass movement toward land redistribution as spring planting nears. Lenin urges confiscation of estates from rich peasants and village exploiters, calling for an economic war and mass action. Paper money distrust worsens food and economic conditions, with Izvestia warning of unsustainability under capitalism and urging rapid policy measures.
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IM. Kalegayev
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Settlement in St. Louis Street Car Strike
Indications this morning suggested a settlement of the St. Louis street car strike before night. The company operated more lines today than on any previous day during the dispute as business interests urged United Railways to recognize the street car employees union. Workers would return to service and pursue wage and hour demands in conference or arbitration.
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Breach Rumors Cloud Brest Litovsk Peace Talks
Reports from the Brest Litovsk area say negotiations may resume amid confusion and contradictions. Bolshevik claims of authority in Ukraine intensify as Kiev is cited as seat of government and promises unity with Russia. Pro-Bolshevik forces reportedly seize Bobruisk near Minsk and Ukrainian troops drift toward Bolshevik alignment. Bolshevik aims extend to China via southern provincial movements.
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Russia
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Minsk
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Petrograd
Times
China
Spy search on arriving Nieuw Amsterdam at Atlantic port
At an Atlantic port on February 7 the Nieuw Amsterdam of the Welland American line became the first arriving neutral liner since wartime began to undergo a spy search. Federal authorities barred zone passes at the pier and began passenger and baggage checks, with the examination possibly extending to tomorrow. Agents from the justice and treasury departments met the ship, which carried about 900 passengers, but officials would not confirm any specific expected dis espionage activity.
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Atlantic
Nieuw Amsterdam
Welland American Line
Department of Justice
Treasury Department
America
Halifax
Kirkwall
Weather Town unsettled with rain and snow into Friday
Unsettled conditions continue tonight and Friday with rain or snow, mainly in the east and north portions. Temperatures rise slightly in the southeast and central areas tonight, then turn colder Friday afternoon in the western portion. Illinois reports similar unsettled weather with rain Friday and possible rain or snow in the north, with warmer tonight in some areas.
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Warner
Senate panel backs railroad bill with 945 million return
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Chairman Smith reports the administration railroad bill would guarantee an annual 945 million dollars to railroads, about 5.32 percent return. Most big carriers are expected to accept terms as just. The bill allows appeals to the court of claims and outlines postwar control termination, with the president able to relinquish railroads as needed.
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Associates Press
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Smith
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Administration
Cummins
LaPotlette
Court of Claims
Submarine and Mine Losses Reported by Admiralty
London February official admiralty summary reports 15 British merchantmen sunk by mine or submarine in the past week. Arrivals total 2399, sailings 2373. merchantmen over 1600 tons sunk 110, under 1600 tons sunk 5, fishing vessels sunk 4. merchantmen unsuccessfully attacked 13. In Chicago a derailment on the Metropolitan West Side line injured twenty people including a 6 year old girl fatally.
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