British Ships Sunk by Germans Reported Losses
A German submarine sank the British steamer Falaba off Milford Haven with a 320 man crew and 14 passengers after signaling to abandon ship. Three lifeboats were swamped and 149 survivors were rescued at Milford Haven, while Captain Davis perished. Reports also say the Aquila and Dunedin faced submarine threats near Bishop Rock. The Falaba hailed from Liverpool, was 3011 tons net, and carried African trade cargo. The event follows prior notices of British losses and German submarine activity along the English Channel.
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London
Bishop Rock
Liverpool
Bishop Fock
Scilly Isles
Dunedin
Falaba
Milford Haven
South Wales
Eder Line
Livpool
Africa
Fainba
Davis
Falabai
Inchai UK
War Day Summary Theatres Global Battles and Moves
Fragmented wartime dispatches describe British and German naval clashes off South Wales and the fate of the steamer Falaba. Reports claim a German offensive near the Marne and advances in Poland and Hungary with heavy losses for Russia. Allied actions at the Dardanelles show limited progress as French battleships face damage and censor ships depart. A Paris despatch notes a potential Trent cession deal, while Austrian and Italian negotiations surface amid shifting front lines.
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Aaideadt
Rii
Falabe
South Wales
Aquila
Sou Hieck
Maris
Jurest
Digitl
Poland
Mar
Shwa
Petrograd
Pilica
Paris
France
Dradock
Austein
Trent
Taly
Italy
Turkey Denies Cruelty in Urumiah Claims
Amb Morgenthau cables to the state department reporting the grand vizier’s information on Turkish forces and Armenian requests for protection amid alleged atrocities near Urumiah. Regular Turkish troops and Kurds are said to be on the scene as inquiries continue.
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Associated Press
Mare
Urumiah
Merrenthau
Slantinopi
State Department
Morger Hall
Aremian
Biz
Pretorian Board of Foreign Missions
Amer
Te Department
Ambassaddor Morgenthau
Port Tug in Peril Off Pentwater
A Lake Michigan tug Port broke a crankshaft and drifted with a strong west wind near Sable and Pentwater. A car ferry failed to hear signals, leaving the crew and passengers awaiting a rescue as hopes rose for the missing craft after hours of concern.
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Pecal
Herz
Pentwater
al da
Sunda
Sunes Te
Prizm Eitel Remains Inconclusive Report
Fragmentary OCR text notes uncertain remarks about Prizm Eitel, a realty or inquiry context. The readable items imply a stalled or inconclusive evaluation, with references to a person named Prizm Eitel and a regional or official process. Further context is not provided in the legible lines.
Oshkosh Event Sparks Late Afternoon Finish
In a chaotic late afternoon, a driver named Genal and Ostkasa rolled into sixth place amid a crowded field of 1,242 spectators. The scene described captures a tense finish at the Oshkosh event with notable crowd turnout.
Gallant American physician saves 3000 Assyrians in Persia
Dr Harry P Packard of the Presbyterian Foreign Missions at Geogtapa acted to halt a massacre as Turkish troops and Kurds attacked Uramiah. He unfurled an American flag and moved between lines, saving hundreds of Assyrians after three days of fighting. Many refugees sought safety at the French mission as violence raged.
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Persia
Crumiah
Ibyterian
Harry P. Packard
Pesbyterian Church
Geogtapa
Cramiah
Mar Efia
Ners
Northwesterm
Uramiah
Lfe
Allen
Miss Tanzer Claims She Made A Mistake
Miss Tanzer testifies that she made an error in a high profile claim involving James W. Osborne and Oliver Osborne. Attorneys Speilberg and Ward note her statement exonerates others, while Tanzer asserts her early tale was mistaken in a Plainfield hotel incident and ongoing court proceedings.
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Miss Tanzer
New York
Marci
Rae Tanger
Miliner
James W. Osborne
I Itmiter
Marshall
Mr. Osborne
Oliver Osborne
Speilbers
Office
Assist
James W. Borne
Ry Rae
Teatr Artier
Siss Tanzer
Plainfield
Ward
James Wo Osborne
Tanzer
Speilberg
Woodbatt
Ombc
Osborne
Weil
No Hope For Submarine F-4 in Navy Review
Fragmented text reports concern over submarine recovery efforts and crew fate after an incident. Mentions Washington, federal involvement, and search operations with references to ships, wings, and naval aviation terms.
May Name It Burke County Formation Proposed
A garbled note discusses creating Burke County with Lareen Tiny Wember as a state official. It mentions Timeth and Outagamie and shanans counties, proposing seven bounds and establishing a new county seat amid unclear phrases and possible measures.
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Burke County
State
Secnte
President Wilson Visits Argentine Ship Morena at Annapolis
President Wilson arrives at Annapolis aboard the Mayflower and joins Argentine President Dorelis aboard the Morena for a brief ceremony. The two leaders are hosted by Secretary Daniels and aides as the ships exchange greetings and a golf outing follows on land.
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Aguomi Panieto
Daniels
Moreno
Associated Freas
Annapolis
Wilson
CPPI
Swardener
Wasthe
Jton
Naval Academy Grounds
Morena
Arena
Ort Rommke
Aebainedd Chaerro
Haver
Athet Moreny
Green Bay Hotel Robbery Sparks Police Probe
A murky incident report describes a robbery at a Green Bay hotel with unclear suspect details and limited readable facts. Police investigation continues as officers review the scene and gather statements.
Death by Self Inflicted Shotgun Blast In Was. City
Aged bachelor Macinelle, of Was, was found dead at his home yesterday with a shotgun nearby. Evidence suggests he died by his own hand, the weapon used to blow out his head. Police say no foul play is suspected.
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Macinelle
Tre Smoatt Pier
Bas Betay Srt
Vient
Saberz
Man Struck By Jitney Bus In City Street
A passerby was hit by a jitney bus near Chat ylsee. Witnesses say the man was knocked down and assisted by bystanders, receiving minor injuries and a possible cut. A $25 aid package was noted as the man waited for help.
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Amcie
Teventn
Chat Ylsee
Engineer killed on Red and Western railway line
Report describes a Green Bay engineer killed near a railway in arrestville. The body was found about four feet from a ditch after being thrown from a wagon. skull injuries noted and authorities inspected the scene for details.
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Red & Western Railway
Arestville
Heerk
Nis
Beer Woolas
Kare
Iain
Posse Pursues Robbers After Oklahoma Bank Heists
In March posses hunted for gunmen who robbed two Stre tumed banks near St Fusi. A reward of 1000 is offered for Starr’s capture while Paul Curry, who shot Henry Starr and Heb Estes, might receive 3400. The search resumed with no arrests reported.
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St Fusi
Oki
Thael
J Paul Curry
Henryl Starr
Heb Estes
Tactics of the Odenwald and the Battle Report
scrambled OCR text reports tactics and action around the Odenwald with references to an encounter, weapons, and defensive replies. names and places are unclear and some details are unreadable. The fragment hints at a military engagement and a standoff with gunfire and fortifications.
Old Resident Dies in Skee Isle
An elderly resident died prompting local authorities to investigate the death details. The report notes the deceased person lived on Skee Isle and was remembered by neighbors for long community ties.
Bottensek Withdraws From Local Race Amid Field Changes
The report notes George Bottensek has withdrawn from the race for a local office. With Bottensek out, a new lineup forms as A B L Brag? Meier and F F Rooney of Chin ite face FB V Werner of Shanena. Claire Cannon and Albert Laursen remain in the field. A light weather note mentions a temperature shift and a forecast for a Saturday change.
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Mr. George
Ogin Indan
A. BL Brag
Meier
F. F. Rooney
Chin + ite
Werner
Shanena
Tims Claire Cannon
Albert Laursen
American City Faces Mexican Fire Threat Across Border
The report describes border tensions with Carranza forces and US artillery deployment near Brownsville Texas. Brigades and field guns are prepared while civilians seek safety as hostilities threaten Matamoros and surrounding areas.
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Washington
Brownsville
Blocksen
Third Cavalry
Seatoen
Houston
Texas
Fort Mcintush
Breckinridge
Zung
Oficitix
Matamoros
Dis Puzzlias
Bryan
Aed
Berys
D Cross
rConner
Belara
Viforeres
Rahabie Sanzpee
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