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Global War News Capsule as WWI Proceeds
Reports detail the German seizure of savings funds in Germany, calls for 1000 tracklayers for Hudson Bay railroad, and halted parcel post between the US and Netherlands. Austrian troops withdraw from Albania as Russians and Italians bolster efforts and France imports 5000 Chinese laborers amid union protests. Submarine casualties reach 3177, with 1754 sailors, 188 fishermen, 1175 passengers. British recruitment debate continues. Canadian prohibition motion defeated. Wilson asserts severing diplomatic ties if submarine sinkings persist. A German claim disputes sinking the Sussex while Kaiser awards a commander, and a French observer notes British diligence and early-morning naval activity.
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