Lusitania Sinking Still Raises Alarm Across Britain
Survivors recount rapid crew response after torpedo strikes near Irish coast. Lookouts spotted a submarine, shots from torpedoes killed many, lifeboats capsized, and rescuers ferried women and children to safety. Alfred Vanderbilt reportedly perished. Queenstown and Cork hospitals overloaded with injured and dead.
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Cork
London
Lusitania
Cunard Line
Sovereign Island
Gales Head
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
United
States
Cunard ‘Steamship Company
Indian Empire
Flying Fish
Lusi Jfamja
Mariner
German attache defends sinking of ships in war zone
In New York the German embassy’s military attaché Frans von Papen quotes the world on the Lusitania tragedy. He argues destruction justified to prevent neutral ships carrying munitions from aiding Britain, while Transylvania passengers, including Captain John Black, expected to face wartime risks with calm.
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New York World
New York
Cunard Company
Great Britain
Germany
John Black
Ae Transylvania
Columbia
Hip
England
Caplan Black
Transylvania
Yesid
Wes
Transylvania Sails Survive and Recover Bodies at Sea
May 30 survivors of the Tusitants, landed at Kinsale Iceland, accompany five recovered bodies. Included among survivors are J Preston Smith of New York and Frederick Bottom of New York. The Transylvania, part of the Anchor Line, sailed late yesterday for Liver-Imore with crew members N la Bovie, Charles Hotchkis, and Harriman aboard.
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Winsale
Kinsale
Iceland
J_ Preston
Smith
New York
Frederick Bottom
N. la Bovie
Charles Hotchkis
Transylvania
Gornelhis Harriman
Verna Liver Line
Liver-Imore
Mra
F_ Sullivan
Pitiful Scenes Enacted At Queenstown
Queenstown scenes after the Lusitania disaster show survivors arriving, bodies recovered, and a growing morgue crowd. Charles Frohman’s body is among the recovered, with 124 dead and 148 survivors listed. funerals are planned for Whitish victims, while two torpedoes are believed to have struck the ship.
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London
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New York
Shif “Company
Cunard Line
A Strict Accountability in German War Zone Policy
President Wilson replies to the German war zone proclamation dated February 4, warning that German naval actions risking American lives or property would trigger strict accountability by the United States. The note stresses safeguarding American citizens and neutral rights while preserving friendly ties between the nations.
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Wilson
Queenstown
Miller
Castle
Germany
White House
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Survivors list from Cunard liner Lusitania voyage
New York May survivors in first cabin numbered many notables and performers including Miss Josephine Brandell, Miss Doris Charles, Miss Dorothy Conner, Miss Theodory Poppe, and Mrs. Nina Holland among others with 134 total aboard and 79 saved. Queenstown reports describe lifebelts, rescue efforts, and a Cuban consul general Ayala aiding survivors with several injured and wet passengers.
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Lusitania Sinking Shapes U S Response And Passenger Fates
Reports from Queenstown and Cork detail U S inquiries into the Lusitania disaster. President Wilson contemplates action after a thorough investigation as Congress weighs potential measures. Survivors include Americans Charles Frohman Amelia McDonnald Patrick Callon and four unnamed. News items from Cork Ardfield and Queenstown describe the sinking observed within minutes and rescue efforts with survivors sent to Queenstown.
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