Known dead and missing after West Indian hurricane
Houston reports 101 known dead outside Galveston and 99 missing as relief efforts continue. Dredge crews from Sam Houston and San Jacinto rescued all aboard, with one man drifting ashore after a rope incident. Survivors recount ferocious winds, flooding, and looting of food, while Texas leaders urge aid and caution in reporting casualty figures.
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Galveston
Houston, Tex
Sam ‘Houston
San Jacinto
Sam Houston
Houston
Tex
Texas City
Galveston ‘Bay
Béaumont
Ain
Aws
Tes Miller
United States Enginee
Iich
Miller
Trinity River
I Houston
Wallisville
Edwin Carter
la Porte
U. S. Weather Bureau
Archie McDuffie
Waxahachie
Terminal Railroad
Franklin J. Bell c
James FE. Ferguson
Texas
Ambic sinks with fifty lives and cargo in war news
London reports the sinking of the Ambic, a White Star liner, with about fifty lives lost and cargo, overshadowing other war news. German forces advance on the eastern front threaten the Russian army, while Kovno and other forts are claimed taken. French gain trenches in Artois and Linge Summit as battles widen across Europe. Italy protests Turkish treatment and issues an ultimatum to allow its nationals to depart.
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London
White Star
Berlin
Kovno
Kalwarya
Suwalki
Baltic
Novogeorginesk
Brest- Litovsk
Grand Duke Nicholas
Vion Mackenferd
Artois
Linge
Vosges
Danube
Ottoman Empire
Gallipoli
Sylva Bay
Caucasus
Italy
Porte
Turkey
Rome
Trafalgar Street Recruits Highest Proportion in England
London reports Trafalgar street in the southeast part of the city has 175 serving or fallen war veterans and families from 150 houses. The street is part of Lord Liangattack’s estate, with neat patterned houses rented about $4.50 weekly, housing working class families.
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London
Trafalgar Street
England
Trafalgar’ Street
Press Of London analyzes Arabic sinking impact on U S Germany
London commentary weighs the Arabic sinking and its likely effect on U S Germany relations. The Morning Telegraph warns seaborne interests may be imperiled if German policy becomes precedent. The Times and Daily Mail challenge German denials and emphasize the note to Germany. The Standard suggests President Wilson cannot ignore the defiance in Berlin.
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London
United States
Germany
Morning Telegraph
the Times
Lusitania
Daily Mail
Wilson
German Agents Active in United States Under Review
President Wilson formally opened inquiries into reports that German agents were unduly active in the United States and ordered a Justice Department probe of charges affecting American neutrality. Attorney General Gregory said initial inquiries found no basis yet for prosecutions, with further investigation planned as new World disclosures are reviewed. Wilson may consult with Secretary Lansing due to references to German embassy officials in the reports.
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Washington
Wilson
United States
Department of Justice
Gregory
Department
New York World
al Legéd
Lansing
White Star Liner Arabic insured by British government
New York August 19. P A S Franklin vice president and general manager of White Star says the liner Arabic is insured by the British government for about 1 million dollars and that there was no contraband aboard with about 4000 tons of freight. Loss to shippers expected as freight, not ship, bears the cost. Wall Street shares fell on the sinking, rallied on saved passengers and crew, then slipped again at close.
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New York
A. S. Franklin
White Star Line
Franklin
Wallstreet
Queenstown
A. Hulme
Nebeker
Logan
Utah
Finch
George L. Money
Stratford
Ont
Dunsley
Primrose
Charles Pringle
The
Motor Company, Limited
Toronto
German Chancellor Rebukes England Over Neutrals Front
Berlin Aug 19 The German imperial chancellor Dr Von Bethmann Hollweg in a Reichstag speech traced European events to the war and charged England with oppressing neutrals He cited Britain’s alleged remarks by Sir Edward Grey and asserted that England seeks a weakened Germany to counter Russia He condemned Britain’s suppression of neutral commerce and actions in Greece and Poland detailing alleged cruelties and expulsions as evidence of English liberty and civilization at war.
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Berlin
Sayville
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Edward Grey
London
Edward’ Grey
England
Germany
Russia
Reichstag
Great Britain
High Seas
Greece
Bulgaria
Poland
Republic
Egypt
Americans aboard Arabic list from Liverpool voyage
Aug 19 Americans are listed as cabin passengers aboard the White Star liner Arabic sailing from Liverpool. Names include Miss Josephine Bruguerre, Mr Bruguere, Fred and Mrs Burgess, James and Mrs Galman, P W A Collins, Dellah Covington, James Houlihan, Rev Dr E A McAllister, Christopher McTammie, Leopold Moore, A Hulme Melcker, John Dolan, Claude Roode, James M Rowley, W E Ramsdell, Miss F D Shrimpton, Edmund Woods, and medal passengers Thomas Elmore, William Hughes, J Kellett, and John Olson.
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New York
White Star Line
Liverpool
Josephine L., Bruguerre
Bruguere
Fred Burgess
James Galman
P. W. A. Collins
Dellah Covington
James Houlihan
E. A.mcallister
Cristopher McTammie
Leopold P. Moore
A. Hulme Melcker
John Dolan
Claude Roode
James M. Rowley
W. EL. Ramsdell
Edmund Woods
Thomas Elmore
William Hughes
J. Kellett
John Olson
Survivors describe Arabic torpedo attack and rescue
Reports from QUEENSTOWN detail survivors from the White Star liner Arabic arriving in distress. Many clothed in night garments, injured or shocked, were aided by rescue crews and tugs after the torpedo strike as Captain Finch led swift evacuations.
Italian naval mood nerve as crisis looms with Turkey
Taranto Italy reports a strong squadron ready to sail at a moment’s notice to deter Turkey over Italian subjects in the Ottoman empire. Brindisi notes five army corps ordered to prepare for departure to an unknown destination. Petrograd cites German ships threatening Riga as Russia claims its warships guard the gulf entrance amid superior Baltic forces.
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Taranto
Italy
Via Pais
Turkey
Brindisi
Paris
Anny
Apulia
Petrograd
London
Germa
Riga
Baltic
Savss
Gulf of Riga
A Sanitary War in Lon don War First Year Pvt Medicines
London reports on the first year of war with the Lancet noting medicine has acquitted itself well. The remark reflects wartime medical progress and public health concerns as conflict continues.
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London
Lancet
Survivors list for Arabic ship includes nine Americans
New York reports show the White Star line's first American survivor list for the Arabic, naming nine cabin passengers including Fred Burgess Mr and Mrs Calmon Mr and Mrs P W A Collins Christopher McTamney John Nolan Claude Roode and Miss F E Shrimpton with others still unaccounted for per revised cable lists from Liverpool.
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New York
London
Washington
White Star Line
Liverpool
Miss Bruguiere
Edmund Woods
Whit Star Line
Fred Burgess
James Calmon
P. W
A. Collins
Christopher. McTamney
Or. McTammie
Trenton
N. J
John Nolan
Claude ‘Roode
F. E. Shrimpton
Survivors listed from Arabic sinking by U S Vice Consul
Washington dispatch cites Vice Consul Thompson at Queenstown naming sixteen American survivors of the Arabic while noting no confirmed total lost. Survivors reportedly included Heilme Nebeker Logan Utah Houlihan Philadelphia Elmore New York McAllister Chambersburg Rowley Chicago Covington New York London Bruguiere New York Olsen San Francisco Collier Buffalo Shrimpton Syracuse McRoodie Schenectady Nolan Olschewski McTamiley with boats lowered and crew rescued after torpedoing in eleven minutes.
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Washington
Thompson
Queenstown
State ‘Department
Vice Consul
A. Heilme Nebeker
Logan
Utah
James Houlihan
Philadelphia
Thomas Elmore
New York
George A. McAllister
Chambersburg
James T. Rowley
Chicago
Covington
London
Louis Bruguiere
John Olsen
San Francisco
Phillip Collier
Buffalo
Sadie Shrimpton
Syracuse
Claude McRoodie
Schenectady
Noy
John Nolan
John Olschewski
Christopher McTamiley
Ambassador Busy Man in London War Days
The French Ambassador to the Court of St James Paul Cambon stands as a central figure in London during the war days. He signed the 1904 entente cordiale, shaping Anglo French relations and directly contributing to the trio alliance with Russia that underpins the current allied struggle.
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London
St. Janes
Paul Cambon
England
France
Rissia
Arabic Sunk By German Submarine Off Ireland Coast
Survivors report the White Star liner Arabic torpedoed by a German U boat off the Irish coast. Six passengers and 26 crew dead, 175 passengers and 222 crew rescued. American casualties uncertain, 2 Americans among believed dead. White Star updates list 20 missing, including 2 Americans. Survivors taken to Queenstown, weather calm aided lifeboat rescue.
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New York
White Star Line
Ireland
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Press of London
White Star Liner
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