Seattle Men on Tuscania Sinking Listed in Reports
At least three Seattle men tied to the University of Washington engineering and forestry groups were on board the torpedoed Tuscania according to official lists. Corporal Dreitzler and A Brackett, both UW graduates, are named with the 20th engineers. Anxious relatives await word as Camp Lewis troops possibly filled vacancies.
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University of Washington
Tuscania
Ph Dreitzler
Co. F. Sixth Battalion, Engineers
A. Brackett
Foresters
Arthur W. Root
Be Weare Union
Corporal Dreitzler
Taft St
Brackett
University Engineering
20Th Engineers
America
William Dreitzler
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National Guard
National Army
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Michigan
Wisconsin
107Th Engineers
Michigan Engineers
107Th Military Police
Wisconsin Infantry
107Th
War Department
Resolve to Go Over the Top for War Effort
A national call urges Americans to make the supreme war effort this spring and summer. Citizens are asked to reduce food use, increase Liberty Bond purchases, and support sock knitting while hoping for an end this year. The Tuscania disaster underscores the stakes as U S troops face German U boats and transport losses.
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Wilson
Europe
Tuscania
Yorape Cee Oc Styles Go Full Power
A compact report notes Yorape Cee Oc showcases full power styling in a bold display. The piece highlights technical prowess, crowd engagement, and a dynamic performance setting.
Tuscania Sunk by Submarine Off Irish Coast
The British transport Tuscania was torpedoed off Ireland. Thousands of troops had been carried aboard. Captain Peter McLean led the vessel’s officers as the ship went down after multiple submarine encounters. The ship previously rescued 45 American survivors of a U boat attack.
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Tuscania
Admiral Shinshi Akiyama Dies in Tokio
Vice Admiral Shinshi Akiyama longtime adviser to Admiral Togo during the Russo Japanese War dies in Tokio at age.
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Tokio
Shinshi Akiyama
Togo
Survivors Land in Irish Towns
American survivors of the transport Tuscania were landed in Boncrana and Larne towns. Boncrana lies 11 miles from Londonderry near an old castle ruin, while Larne, a typical Irish sea port on Lough Larne, offers a sheltered harbor from winter seas.
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Londonderry
Larne
Lough Larne
Belfast
Tuscania Believed Afloat Amid Missing 267 Reported
A London message said the Tuscania was still afloat though 267 persons were reported missing. Navy officials noted possible convoying by American or British destroyers. A second message used the name Simna repeating prior state department dispatches.
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London
Lima
Tuscania
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Simna
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Sima
Oregon Governor's Son Listed in Engineers Unit
Salem Oregon Feb 7 Karl Withycombe son of Gov James Withycombe served in Company D 20th engineers aboard the Tuscania. His father said he might have been transferred before the vessel sailed and is seeking information through Washington authorities.
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Karl Withycombe
Gov
James Withycombe
Company D
20Th Engineers
Unite
Withycombe
Washington
Germans Treachery and Bravery From World War I Reports
Victor Morgan describes German warfare tactics and misconceptions in trenches, noting German officers staying back and privates facing death head on while using tricks such as disguised prisoners and propaganda placards. He cites Canadian reactions and the pattern of treachery in German forces.
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Cleveland Press
Newspaper Enterprise Association
France
Kamera
Republic
Eye witness details sinking of the Tuscania after torpedo strike
A passenger aboard nearby liner recounts the moment the Tuscania turned on torpedo warning, was hit broadside, and sank within 48 minutes. He recalls rockets, burning flares, and rescue by destroyers as survivors reach a Scottish port amid life boat troubles.
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Tandon
Liverpool troops raid east of Armentieres take prisoners
London report states Liverpool forces raided enemy positions east of Armentieres last night capturing several prisoners and machine guns. Field Marshal Haig said casualties were light.
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Liverpool
Armentieres
Haigh
Reported Tuscania Loss Lists 267 Missing
Washington February 7 The army statistics division said 2179 aboard the Tuscania include 267 missing. Unofficial reports suggest the number may drop. Only 80 survivors named by late hours. Also news of the death of Frank A Boole a California business man reached Seattle relatives yesterday.
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Statistical Division of the Army
Tuscania
Army
McIntyre
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Calfornia
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