Minnehaha Sunk by Submarine Off Ireland
The Minnehaha, an Atlantic steamer of 16 000 tons, was sunk by a submarine off the Irish coast last Friday. Fifty crew members, including 12 officers and Captain Frank Claret, perished or were lost. two other ships were struck in the same attack by a U-boat group escorted by destroyers.
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Naval Reserve Officers Urge Bold Action Against U Boats
Officers of the British Naval Reserve arriving at an Atlantic port warn the submarine threat is serious and call for decisive measures against U boats and their bases rather than cautious minimization of losses.
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Naval Reserve
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Liberty Motor Designed by Americans in War Drive
The United States announces a remarkable Liberty Motor built in a war emergency by American engineers and officials. Two top designers worked five days straight in Washington to create an all American aviation engine destined for rapid mass production and U.S. airpower. The effort involved national laboratories, the Aircraft Production Board and 200 draftsmen, with a goal of beating European motors.
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British Shipping Losses Show Record Low Since February
The weekly Admiralty report indicates a drop in British merchant ship losses to the lowest level since February with twelve vessels over 1,600 tons and six under 1,600 sunk by mines or submarines. Four fishing boats were lost as arrivals reached 2,744 and sailings 2,968.
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Germany
Austrian Empress Pen Portrait of Winter Campaign
An Innsbruck dispatch reports the Austrian Empress has sent a long memorandum to the German Emperor detailing hidden facts about the coming fourth winter of the campaign. The document is described as striking and seeks to reveal Vienna’s diplomatic silence. In Zurich, the Vienna Medical Journal notes a July dysentery surge with 820 cases, blamed on contaminated food.
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Senate passes Trading with the Enemy bill amid German press clamp
The Senate approved the Trading with the Enemy bill after two days of debate. An amendment targets German language newspapers and fines, with punishments for those publishing disloyal content. Senate leaders urge action against luxury treasonous journals while noting most outlets remain loyal.
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Kerensky Takes Command of Russia's Army in Turning Point
Chief of Staff reports Kerensky assumes control of Russia's armed forces amid dissension in Korniloff's ranks. Retrenchment and retreat described as cut off as Moscow shows loyalty. Constitutional Democrats propose joining a reconstituted cabinet to avoid civil war.
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Relieve Indigestion with Horsford's Acid Phosphate
An early 20th century advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate to relieve indigestion. Taken before meals it tones the stomach and both prevents and promotes comfort, inviting readers to buy a bottle.
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Korniloff Army Closer to Petrograd as Gatchina Falls
Korniloff forces occupy Gatchina thirty miles from Petrograd after government troops evacuate. A second Korniloff column lies thirty four miles south of Petrograd toward Tsarskoe-Selo. General Krimoff directs troops from Luga, ninety miles away, with no fighting reported yet.
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Krimoff
Luga
American Boys Report U-Boat Attack Sinking Four Subs
Letters from two American boys describe a fleet of transports attacked by German submarines near land. Each letter claims four U-boats were sunk and forty seven or more sailors lost. American destroyers and French aircraft reportedly assisted. details include hot battle lasting over an hour and a half and life preservers worn by survivors.
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German Press Minimizes Luxburg Revelations Headlines
Berlin reports that German newspapers largely reprint a semi official Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung statement on the Swedish American incident with the rest of the front pages taken by the Russian crisis. The piece notes Wilson aims to provoke disputes and Sweden neutrality remains intact.
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Sweden Pressure Over Argentine Action Effect on Allies
Washington reports Argentina dismissed Count von Luxburg for aiding Berlin via the Swedish legation in Buenos Aires. U S officials expect Argentina to cut diplomatic ties with Germany. Sweden’s role prompted comments on neutral conduct and a hoped improvement in Scandinavian alignment with the Allies.
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Argentina Demands Germany Disavow Luxburg Actions
Buenos Aires protests Berlin over Count Karl von Luxburg while rioting erupts in the city. Police face mobs as crowds attack the German Club and a German newspaper building amid anti German demonstrations. The Argentine Foreign Office orders Luxburg passports and seeks explanations for his telegraph disclosures.
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Swiss Socialists Abandon Stockholm Conference
Geneva reports the Stockholm conference has been definitively abandoned due to Sweden's neutrality violation. Germans, seeking a similar gathering, are now aiming to hold talks in Switzerland.
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Sweden Asked for Explanation Over German Cipher Messages
The British Government demanded Sweden explain its handling of German cipher messages routed via Argentina. London cites prior assurances and questions Sweden’s lack of formal diplomatic reply while noting the implied 1915 understanding and the Vienna-like diplomatic closeness between German and Swedish officials in Washington. The State Department recalled the Swedish minister’s détourned trunk affair as context for current tensions.
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