Desires to Avoid War Upholding Honor in Maritime Debate
A front page discussion argues Germany violates neutrality and international law, risking reprisal and urging Congress to authorize action. It reviews historical precedents from Adams and Brazil, notes U.S. unpreparedness, and warns neutrals of Germany’s alleged crimes at sea, stressing the need to protect neutral lives and enforce treaties.
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Germany
United States
Belgium
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Brazil
John Quincy Adams
Buenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Cuba
Virginias
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New York Harbor
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Norfolk
Honolulu
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Geier
Jane
Society of Nations
Confederacy
Mason
Slidell
Trent
Geman
Lusitania
Admiral von Tirpitz
Great Britain
France
Miss Adams Mourns Death of Frohman at Grand Theater
Kansas City May 8 Miss Maude Adams, grieving the loss of her close friend and benefactor Charles Frohman who perished in the Lusitania disaster, appeared in two performances of Quality Street at the Grand Theater. She initially refused the matinee but relented after the audience awaited her interpretation of the duo role.
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Kansas City
Charles Frohman
Lusitanie
Maude Adams
Quality Street
Grand Theater
Adame
Adams and Frohman associate, Miss Adams tours westward
The text describes Miss Adams's close relationship with Me. Frohman since she was sixteen, noting a fatherly bond and her high regard. It mentions her future travel from that point to Topeka, Wichita, Colorado Springs, Denver, and then to the Pacific Coast, with no part of the schedule cancelled yet.
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Frohman
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Colorado Springs
Denver
Pacific Coast
Coal Strike Ends as Operators and Miners Reach Agreement
Washington May 8 A strike in the Eastern Ohio coal field ends after Daniel J. Keefe commissioner wires Secretary Taft that miners and operators have agreed to adjust terms. The agreement will be signed today but details are not disclosed.
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Daniel J. Keefe
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Suiners
Lusitania Sinking Record Reveals 1250 Dead
Front page article reports the Lusitania sank with 1250 dead, sinking fathoms of water and unlikely to be raised. Marine Superintendent Dodd of Cunard Line says recovery plans may be considered. Captain Turner, commander of the Lusitania, has refused formal comment, remarking on landings that it is the fortune of war.
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Dodd
Cunard Line
Turner
Lusitania
Sinking of the Lusitania and survivor accounts emerge
Survivors recount the Lusitanias dramatic sinking after torpedo hits off Fasnet. The ship listed and broke apart, with passengers panicking both on deck and below. Reports detail the torpedoes, rapid flooding, lifeboats, and crew efforts amid the catastrophe.
Lusitania sinks after torpedo strike and rescue effort
The Lusitania’s bow fell as lifeboats were launched, many swamped or capsized. Up to twenty boats were lowered, passengers refused some life belts, and chaos followed as Captain Turner directed a doomed, valiant save attempt. Survivors describe a chaotic whirlpool with vapor clouds as the liner went down.
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