Arabic Torpedo Sinks Ship. 375 Saved Out of 423
London reports the White Star liner Arabic, sailing from Liverpool to New York, was torpedoed off Fastnet. Of 423 aboard, 375 were saved, with 15 to 16 boats heading for Queenstown and a large number feared lost. The crew launched eleven lifeboats, and rescuers continue tallying survivors as details firm up.
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Dean of Vatican Sacred College Dies in Paris
Rome Aug 39 CV in Paris Cardinal Serafind Vannutelli dean of the sacred college dies at age 81 in Paris in the French capital shaped by late summer.
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MMMLAs Reply in Washington Delivers Mexican Fence Talks
Washington reports indicate MMMLA's reply has reached U S authorities as Pan American appeals for a fence conference among Mexican factions move forward. General Villa's stance appears favorable along with Villa governor of Lower California. A central understanding is shaping toward recognizing the Constitutional government in Mexico.
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Dead and missing from Texas coast storm toll tops Galveston
The Houston area reports 195 killed or missing across a 100 mile width from the Texas coast centered near Galveston. Galveston Island shows 12 dead or missing, with extensive property loss and inland flooding reported.
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Storm toll near Beaumont rises with missing feared
News from the storm stricken district near Beaumont reports no new fatalities but suggests nearly a score dead with others missing. Reports from Sabine and Sabine Pass and Johnson's Bayou indicate heavy life loss feared, while many narrow escapes are noted as 400 residents of Johnson's Bayou survived by taking shelter.
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British Troops Landed at Suvla Bay Gallipoli Peninsula
London August 19 officials report additional British troops landed at Suvla Bay Gallipoli Peninsula. After 84 hours of heavy fighting no satisfactory progress achieved. Large casualties reported on both sides as the war office confirms halt in British advance.
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Stromboli Eruption Reports Lava Lake Forming
Messina Sicily Aug 19 The chief signal officer at Stromboli reports lava erupting from the volcano forming a lake of fire between the craters and the sea with loud detonations and smoke. Congressman Garner and Mrs Garner were in the city en route to Washington and will depart soon. Apartments were taken at the Gunter Hotel during their stay.
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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Nearby Areas
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with a weeklong outlook. Observations show variable winds and seasonable temperatures across major cities including St. Louis Chicago Milwaukee Denver Kansas City New York Washington and more with mixed rain chances and higher winds in the east.
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Galveston Loss of Life and Property Magnitude
Graphic dispatch from Galveston area after the gulf storm centers hits near the city. Martial law in effect, but loss of life mostly expected among harbor dredges and ship crews. Early toll count reported around a few dozen bodies, with potential total near four hundred. Reporter Charles S. Hayden, first on scene, chronicles conditions from Houston to Galveston.
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The Light’s Detailed Galveston Storm Coverage
The San Antonio Light published the first full AP story on gulf storm damage in Galveston Texas City Houston and nearby coast towns. Wireless dispatches from the Buford transport supplied the only American information during Galveston’s two days cut off, drawing praise from Associated Press Kansas City and Western Union for the extensive coverage.
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Germans Seize Norwegian Mail From Ship at Christiania
Norwegian mail aboard the ship Stentor Haakon Vii was halted and seized by nine German submarines off Christiania. Protest to Berlin followed and a demand for the return of the mails to Norway as King Haakon VII was en route to England.
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Marines Land in Haiti Take Control of Town
One company of American Marines has landed at Saint Marc Haiti and seized control of the town. An attempt to oppose the landing failed. The dispatch notes the operation as part of ongoing U S efforts in Haiti with forces concentrating along coastal areas. A second wave was reported possible to reinforce the position and secure key routes.
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Mexico City Restores Wire Service and Quiet After Jefe Change
News from Mexico City reports telegraphic service restored to major routes including Fresnillo Torreon San Luis Potosi Monterrey Laredo and Matamoros with lines extending to the south and west central provinces. General Gonzales commands public order while food shipments resume amid calm. Washington notes an intelligence report on German activity with no immediate Justice Department action.
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Dunsley Torpedoed and Recovered Survivors
The British steamer Magnolia reports the Dunsley was torpedoed but afloat and rescuing survivors. German torpedo boat destroyers sank a small British cruiser and a British destroyer off the west coast of Jutland, according to the German admiralty.
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