Two Ships Warned At Sea Of Bombs In Telegraph Warning
Secret telegraph advice from The New Orleans Times-Picayune leads Secretary Daniels to order Arlington radio to alert all ships to bombs believed aboard Howth Head and Baron Napier. Both steamers left New Orleans July 5 for Allied ports with explosive risks and may still be near Key West and Atlantic routes.
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Normial
New York Times
Washington
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Daniels
Naval Radio Station
Arlington
Howth Head
Baron
Navy Department
New Orleans
Key West
Bureau of Operations
Midniche Pit
Byron McCandress
Bureau
Mengage
WW. Navy
Arrington
Haron Napier
Howth
Baron Napier
Threat letter by Pearce vows to strike Morgan and British ships
A letter signed Pearce claiming alliance with Muenter threatens to assassinate J. P. Morgan and British Ambassador Sir Cecil Spring-Rice and to destroy British mule transports at sea. The note names the Baron Napier and Howth Head as targets and warns Americans to stay away from British vessels. Police and shipping authorities investigate in New Orleans and at ports.
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New Orleans
J. P. Morgan
Cecil Spring-Rice
Erich Muenter
Pearce
Muenter
New Oribang Times-Picayune
Eass
Baron Napier
Avonmouth
Howth
Belfast
Dublin
Norfolk
Hans Halle
New York
Hialle
Halle
Reson
Holt
Nui
Times-Picayune
Morgan
Minnehaha Sails for London After Fire at Halifax
The Atlantic liner Minnehaha, which halted in Halifax after last Wednesday’s explosion and fire, sailed for London tonight. Fire out and smoldering freight removed, crew notes suggest the blast occurred on the orlop deck. some recovered copper wire hints at possible bomb involvement. Captain Claret reported all clear at 4 P M and the ship’s return to service proceeded swiftly.
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Halifax
N. S
London
Orlop
Pope to denounce Germanys warfare in new documents
A Daily Chronicle dispatch from Northern France reports Vatican correspondents say the Pontifical Secretary of State will publish two diplomatic documents for the Allies. One condemns the Lusitania sinking and use of poisonous gas as contrary to Christian morality. The other denounces German neutrality violations against Belgium and hopes for its independence.
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NEW York Times
London
Daily Chronicle
France
Vatican
Pontifical Secretary of State
England
Lusitania
Belgium
Prussian Losses Reach 1.504 Million by June End
Berne reports the last six German casualty lists total 1,504,523 Prussian officers and men killed or wounded through June. Saxon Bavarian Württemberg and navy lists add hundreds of thousands more, with teachers under arms also suffering heavy losses. If ratios hold, total German dead wounded and missing may exceed 3.0 million.
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Berne
London Morning Post
Wurttemberg
King George Hails Navy Spirit After Grand Fleet Visit
King George expresses confidence in the British Navy to win fresh laurels on the day of battle after visiting the grand fleet. He salutes the officers and men, noting their patient spirit and strong comradeship as key to future triumphs. The King’s return coincides with Lord Kitchener’s arrival to report on allied talks.
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London
King George
Jellicoe
Grand Fleet
NEW York Times
Lord Kitchener
Italy
Porto
France
Fire on Alabama near magazines alarms Philadelphia crowd
Five hundred visitors aboard the battleship Alabama were rushed ashore as a fire broke out under the forward turret near the 13 inch guns. Lieutenant W C McCracken led efforts to contain the flames while electrical systems were shut down to avoid shocks. The blaze, likely started by a short circuit, was subdued within an hour with guests safely evacuated. Rear Admiral Helm praised the crew’s orderly response.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Alabama
Helm
League Island
W. C. McCracken
Gotas
Virginia Capes
Jackies
Flying Boat Wreck Near New York City Dock
A hydroaeroplane test flight from New York to Albany failed when the craft struck a floating log near West 132nd Street. Edwin A. Morse and A. B. Gaines were thrown into the water. Gaines escaped from under the wreck and Morse was rescued. The left wing was destroyed, the right wing damaged. repairs may take a week. The attempt may be tried again next Sunday with a crowd of about a thousand spectators watching from the viaduct and pier.
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New York
Albany
Edwin A. Morse
Charles W. Morse
A. B. Gaines
Messrs. Morse
Gaines
Mr. Gaines
West 132d Street
Morse
132D Street
Turkish War Office reports bombardment near Sedd el Bahr
Official statement from the Turkish War Office says Anatolian batteries moved forward and bombarded enemy camps at Teke Burun near Sedd el Bahr. An infantry division advancing toward the area encountered a real fire in the environs of Teke Burun.
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Constantinople
London
Turkish War Office
Teke Burun
Sedd-el-Bahr
Eke Burun
German steamers leave Norwegian ports during war
A Christiania dispatch says twenty four German steamers that sheltered in Norwegian ports since the war began have departed in recent days for an unknown destination. Park & Tilford advertises Hay's Five Fruit for grape fruit cereal fritters and fruit salads.
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Christiania
London
Daily Mail
Hay’s
Park & Tilford
Advt
Buying War Supplies Here
The item outlines financing for large scale wartime operations and measures to protect American contracts. It emphasizes advance ordering of the Sunday Times and notes the paper’s frequent early sellouts.
Carranza Seizes Mexico City to Establish Provisional Rule
Carranza forces enter Mexico City as General Gonzales reports the capital in hand. Lopez de Lara becomes Federal District governor and a Carranza administration is planned with goals to relief distress, restore order, and seek U.S. recognition.
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NEW York Times
Vera Cruz
Lopez de Lara
Mexico City
Carranza
Guadalupe
Morales
Washington
State Department
John R. Silliman
United States
Gonzales
Zapata
Eliseo Arredondo
Sefer Arredondo
Vera Z
Postal
Telegraph
Railway
Meers
Villa de Guadelupe
Zapatistas
Guadelupe
Rio Consulado
Zapatieta
Pablo Gonzales
Zapatista
Charles A. Douglas
Douglas
Wilson
Villistas
Red Cross
Mexico
Roosevelt Strong Against Germany and Lusitania Note
Theodore Roosevelt travels to San Francisco for the exposition with Mrs. Roosevelt and John McGrath. He urges immediate action against Germany, advocating a halt to all commerce with Germany to pressure, while clarifying it is not a declaration of war.
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Theodore Roosevelt
San Francisco
Lusitania
Roosevelt
Germany
France
England
Shipight
Wilson
United States
China
Chicago
St. Paul
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Rockies
Los Angeles
San Diego
Orozco to Appear or Face Bond Forfeit
El Paso July 11 General Pascual Orozco may appear tomorrow to answer conspiracy charges under United States neutrality laws. Bondsmen expect his return but offer no explanation of whereabouts. Fellow defendants Marcelo Caraveo Frank Alderette Ike Alderette also likely in court. Federal officials hint at waiving preliminary hearing and sending case to the Federal Grand Jury in December.
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EL Paso
Pascual Orozco
United States
Cour
Orozco
Victoriano Huertas
Marcelo Caraveo
Frank
Ike Alderette
George B. Oliver
Canadian Manufacturers Plan Munitions Effort in Ottawa
Canadian firms met in Ottawa to organize a nationwide munitions program for gun ammunition. A British Munitions Committee representative will review plans, aiming to establish assembling plants in Canada for ready for use shells. MP David A. Thomas, named Munitions Commissioner, will visit Canada to confer with producers.
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Ottawa
Ontario
British Munitions Committee
England
Canada
David A. Thomas
M. P
David Lloyd George
President Wilson weighs Germany note as Cabinet edges plan
In Cornish New Hampshire President Wilson studies Germanys submarine warfare note and ponders next U S move with Cabinet to decide whether Secretary Lansing should travel to Cornish to draft replies while he returns to Washington for Friday meeting. He reviews the Berlin text via the Associated Press and keeps plans fluid.
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Cornish
N. H
Wilson
Germany
United States
Washington
Lansing
State Department
Tumulty
White House
Mr. Lansing
Germany Unable to End Peace Says Vorwaerts Editor
Berlin reports reveal internal Social Democrat rifts over war end goals as Vorwaerts editor Dr Ernst Myer, sided with the minority, argues Germany should seek a peaceful settlement without annexations while preserving press freedom and public discussion. He cautions against unconditional surrender and calls for disarmament and international pacts to prevent future wars.
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New York Times
Berlin
London
Germany
Ernest Myer
Vorwarts
Haase
Liebknecht
Ledebour
Socialist Party
Reichstag
France
England
Belgium
Myer
Associates
Bryan Declares For Compromise To Protect Rights
William J. Bryan argues that editorials show extreme views but most Americans want to protect rights and keep neutral, supporting steps to keep Americans out of danger and separate passengers from contraband especially ammunition. He notes neutral sentiment, cites pro Ally and pro German press biases, and favors no interference in belligerents' methods except to defend American rights.
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Los Angeles
William J. Bryan
Germany
Bryan
San Francisco
William J. Bryan, Jr
Hermosa Beach
Mr. Bryan
Sach
Wilson Holds Firm as Germany Terms Rejected
Telegrams pour into the White House as officials advise the president on standing with Germany. Washington views Berlin's terms as unacceptable and shows no signs of surrender.
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