Germany Admits Torpedoing Lusitania Rumors Stir Debate
Germany acknowledges the Lusitania sinking with chilling remarks attracting global scrutiny. Bernstorff cites a policy of letting observers think, while U S officials weigh Berlin’s statements as American dead rise to 115 with 23 children among them. Public pressure grows for reparations, and an inevitable indictment looms as Wilson awaits Berlin reports before addressing Congress.
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Bernstorff
Washington
Atlantic
Bernstorff Refutes Claims Amid Lusitania Crisis
Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, reacts angrily to questions about the Lusitania sinking. He declines to comment, repeats that no statements will be issued, and exits via a taxi to Washington after brief interviews. News dispatches relay German reactions praising the act as a naval triumph while noting German press outlets condemn the passenger liner attack.
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Germaan
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Ion
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Wilson calls for calm deliberation after Lusitania attack
Washington reports President Wilson in seclusion awaiting official inquest results on the Lusitania sinking. The White House signals a cautious, deliberate response while noting criticism of Germany’s actions. Cabinet members debate the best path, with some urging firmness and others preferring restraint.
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Wilmot
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Americas
United States
Taft Confident Of Wilson Wisdom In Crisis
Milwaukee reports taft and former president taft comment on the Lusitania sinking. taft expresses confidence that the nation will respond wisely, despite the distressing news arriving from madison. the remarks frame the incident as a matter of national concern requiring prudent handling by the administration.
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Inge
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Cunard Co Head Sends Sympathy in Tragic Loss
Alfred Booth, manager director of Cunard Steam Ship Co, expresses heartfelt sympathy to relatives and friends of American passengers murdered by German submarines. He states the civilized world grieves, condemns the attack, and that steps are being taken to aid survivors and relieve immediate needs.
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Alfred Booth
Cunard Steamship Company
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Latest List of Lusitania Survivors Reported
The report lists 188 Americans aboard the Lusitania with 118 confirmed dead including 25 children. It notes 73 American survivors were counted at midnight as the State Department closed, while many passengers held American addresses and nationality details remain unclear.
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Queenstown
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List of Names Across Cities From A Scrambled Passenger Record
A lengthy roster lists numerous individuals by given and family names connected to cities such as New York Boston Chicago Philadelphia and Toronto. The fragment ends with a note that the list continues on page and column.
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Coston
Vinssiete
Boston
Adams
WillicMillan
N.Y
Alles
Non
New York
Gernard
Chicatonta
Bernard
Oliver
Houston
Chicago
Liowring
Charles Wa
Wealthwaite
Dorothy
Morristown
Jy Haniel
Josephine
Hirvaks
J. WH
Vicory G
Mrs
Veter
Cameronia
Dean Wo Philadelphi
Jeffers
Charles T
Jenkins
Francis Bertram
Jolivet
Mise Rita
Kempson
Toronto
Kenan
Owen
Reasler
George
Knox
Philadelphia
Raurat
Charles Eft
Leary
Lusitania Sinks Amid Losses and Uncertain Recoveries
A Cork dispatch reports 115 Americans perished among 1,256 dead in the Lusitania disaster. Charles Frohman, Dr. F S Pearsott, and Alfred Vanderbilt are named among the identified and missing, with 645 survivors brought to shore. Captain Turner showed quiet irony, and the ship’s crew acted with restraint as inquests open at Kinsale.
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Amelia McDonald
Patrick Callon
Arthur Foley
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Pearsox
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J. W. Merriman
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William Buswine
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