The Tuscania Dead Victims List Reveals Wide Roster
The Tuscania transport disaster yields a long list of victims with home towns across the United States. Names span from Luther B. Eder of Broadus Texas to George V. Zimmerman of New Rochelle New York and many others in between, with addresses and cities indicating broad civilian losses.
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Herman
T. W
Fred W
Neb
Eder
Luther B
Broadus
Tex
Own
William
Sand Spring
BERTS
LEWIS
Nachirdoches
Casper
Orvel N
Milwaukee
Wis
Everett H
Siloam Springs
Charles E
Rothschilds
Is Morin
William P
Portland
Ore
Jenkins
Clyde C
Coalinga
Cal Hurst
Raymond
Pocasset
Okla
Lewton
Theodarh E
Forest Grove
Meee
Herbert C. J
Saginaw
Mid Weeks
Bert O
Modesto
Cal
Speidl
Henry S
East Ninetye Fourth Street
New York City
Renton
North Bend
Wash
Wagner
Julius
Stamford
Conn
William L
Cottonwood
Inn
Licari
Afio
Eureka
Stevens
Percy A
Stephens
Bend
Wright
William W
Bismarck
Cook
Marcus B
Coma
Mont
Bjork
George Nelson
Helena
Johnson
John C
Big Falls
Minn
ST. Clair
Thomas E
Junction
Collins
Arthur W
Appleby
Lankenau
Theodore E
San Francisco
Cheshier
Ohn W
Lucas
Clover
Gerald K
Hopewell
Bruno
Frank
Talley
Milton
Union City
Tenn
Burkey
Edwin R
Bermi
Victor
M'Murry
William F
Rouse City
Pentrosh
Samuel H
Doucette
Bennett
Russel F
Plainfield
Warren
Robert F
Seattle
Ozment
Luther W
Broken Bow
Droogs
William I
Mount Idaho
Idaho
Sims
Trvin
Alto
Hawley
James
Lebron
Capt
Leo P
Guthrie
Price
James A
Boise City
Tomlins
George W
E. Reno
White
Than. Arnett
Smith
Oscar L
Winters
Barnes
Burna
Edgar C
Raneger
Moreno
Merus
George
Pearewall
Southwest City
James J
Minneapolis
Bishop
John B
Foster
Young
Edward F
Gilmer
Perez
Angel
Engel
Percy
San Antonio
Sherman
Philip Vincent
Northfield
Rockeford
I. Short
Nathan B. Stephens
Ark
Sloss
John
Lochwinnoch
Scotland
Murray
Riley F
Eugene
Bates
Henry G
Baker
Abboni
Anthony
Detroit
Mich
Chartbock
Winston A
Rapidas
Alvin NL
Markesan
Bradley
Claud
Swaty
Crow
Jennings
Sam Tex
Inglehart
Delbert
Sante
Labor Strikes Threaten U S Ship Production
Samuel Gompers urges American labor to back the government as shipyard carpenters strike across the United States, threatening war ship construction. Hurley presses for carpenters to return to work. Hutcheson seeks clear working conditions. Marine Woodworkers threaten a mass walkout unless wage increases are granted.
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Washington
United States
Hurley
Shipping Board
William L. Bfutcheson
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Organized Labor of
America
Great Britain
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Executive Council
American Federation
The
W. L. Hutcheson
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Eastern
Hutcheson
New York
United States Shipping Board
Marine Woodworkers’ Union
Staten Island
U S Army Creates Director of Operations Post
The War Department announced a reorganization of the general staff into five divisions and the creation of a permanent director of operations to oversee all army branches. Brigadier General H Jervey currently acts in this capacity as the plan is implemented. General Goethals will manage storage and war traffic priorities domestically and the embarkation of supplies and troops.
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Washington
War Department
General Staff
H. Jervey
Goethals
United States
U. S. Ends Heatless Day
Fuel Administrator Garfield suspended the Monday heatless day order but kept the option to resume if needed. The coal distribution priority order and railroad embargoes enforced by Director General McAdoo will continue.
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Washington
Garfield
Direcor General McAdoo
Peace Talk Boosts Bonds on Stock Exchange
Peace talks provided a basis for notable activity in Liberty bonds on the stock exchange. All three issues showed unusual strength replacing the recent law records.
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New York
The
Stock Exchange
Americans Killed in Action Listed from Ottawa Casualty List
Ottawa Ont Feb 18 The latest casualty list includes two Americans killed in action W H Earles of South Bellington Washington and I I J Stewart of Polson Montana.
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Ottawa
Ont
W. H. Earles
South Bellingham
Wash
J. Stewart
Polson
Mont
Lloyd George sees no basis for peace in Czernin speech
London February 14 Premier Lloyd George told the House of Commons that Czernin’s address offers no real path to peace and that Allied war aims remain unchanged. He cited Germany’s actions toward Russia as proof that Berlin’s no annexations pledge lacks substance and warned against appealing for peace without real terms.
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London
Count Czernin
Wilson
Lloyd-George
House of Commons
Congress
Mgr. Lloyd-George
Trades Union
Supreme War Council
Count von Hertling
Hays to Lead G. O. P. National Committee
Will Hays of Sullivan Indiana elected chairman of the Republican national committee by acclamation after a bitter fight. Fred W Upham of Chicago chosen treasurer 34 to 12 Col Edwin P Thayer of Indiana named sergeant at arms unanimous James B Reynolds reelected secretary Thayer succeeds late William Stone Hays a lawyer from Sullivan Indiana announced his acceptance by telegram.
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St. Louis
Will H. Hays
Sullivan
Ind
Republican National Committee
National Party
Fred W. Upham
Chicago
Edwin P. Thayer
Indiana
William Stone
Baltimore
Thayer
Stone
James B. Reynolds
Hays
John T. Adams
Iowa
King
Connecticut
Indianapolis
Government to Probe Hog Island Contracts for Fund Misuse
President Wilson directs Attorney General to investigate Hog Island shipyard contracts and potential criminal misuse of government funds. Committee hearings cited $40 to $50 million needed vs $21 million estimates, with American International Corp tied to Vanderlip. Senate Commerce Committee scrutinizes contracting laxity and possible looting.
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Washington
Wilson
Gregory
Hog Island
Senate Commerce Committee
Hurley
Shipping Board
American’ International ‘Corporation
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank
The
Bowles
Emergency Fleet Corporation
American International Corporation
Lenroot
Rep
Wisconsin
American International
U S Gunners Aid French In Bold Champagne Assault
American artillery helped the French attack in Champagne on Wednesday with a six hour bombardment that preceded a 1500 meter front assault. An hour after the advance an airplane observer reported all objectives secured to a depth of a mile. Yankee gunners then shifted to encircling barrage protecting French troops who captured 150 German prisoners.
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Champagne
Death of Capt Vernon Castle in Fort Worth Flight Crash
Capt Vernon Castle of the British Royal Flying Corps was killed near Fort Worth when his airplane swerved while avoiding a cadet and crashed 15 miles west of the city. The famed dancer turned aviator had logged over 150 flights over German lines on the Flanders front. His body was sent to New York under military escort.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Vernon Castle
British
Royal Flying Corps
Castle
Flanders
Lord Wellesley
Benbrook Field
New York
Castles
U. S. Ship Sinks Submarine in Mediterranean
An American steamer arriving at an Atlantic port reports sinking a German submarine in the Mediterranean on January 18 after a running fight. The ship was not hit. On the return voyage the steamer was attacked by two submarines. one was seen off the bow and rammed, causing it to submerge. The gun crew repelled another sub from the stern.
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Atlantic
Mediterranean
Bolo Pasha Given Death for Treason in Trial
Paris reports Bolo Pasha was condemned to death by a court martial for treason after a brief 15 minute deliberation. Co defendants Darius Porchere and Filippo Cavallinie received prison and death sentences respectively while Cavallinie is not in court's jurisdiction. Captain Mornet urged a death sentence throughout the proceedings.
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Paris
Bolo Pasha
Bolo
Darius Porchere
Filippo
Cavallinie
Italy
Mornet
Explosion on Utah Kills Officer as Sailors Hurt
An explosion on the battleship Utah at an Atlantic port left one officer dead and several sailors seriously injured. Lieutenant Commander Robert O. Baush died at Norfolk naval hospital from a skull fracture. no further fatality details were released.
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Atlantic
Utah
Washington
Robert O. Baush
Naval Hospital
Norfolk
Navy Department
Fire Kills 75 Babies at Grey Nuns Home in Montreal
A fierce blaze on Guy street largely destroyed a wing of the Grey Nuns home used for convalescent soldiers. Seventy five infants perished, while adults were evacuated with some severe injuries among wounded men.
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Montreal
Grey Nuns
Guy Street
Crippled Cars Block Rails
Thousands of crippled freight cars accumulated through the winter due to neglect of railroads in making repairs. The fleet shortages contribute to traffic congestion and hinder movement of goods across the system.
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Washington
American Ship in Collision at Atlantic Port
An American passenger steamship returning from a trip to this port arrived with a large hole above its starboard waterline amidships after colliding with an unknown steamer. No further details on injuries or other vessel.
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Atlantic
Harris Resigns from Federal Trade Commission
Chairman Harris of the Federal Trade Commission quit to run for the Georgia Senate seat against Senator Hardwick. He submitted his resignation to President Wilson on Tuesday.
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Federal Board
Senate
Washington
Harris
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
Georgia
Hardwick
Price Hike Planned for Baseball Tickets
New York Feb 16 American and National League club owners met and decided to raise admissions charges at major league parks for the coming season.
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New York
United States
Senate confirms war aids and aircraft board members
The Senate confirmed Benedict Crowell of Cleveland as assistant secretary of war Howard B Coffin of Michigan as chairman of the aircraft board and Richard Howe as a member of the aircraft board in Washington on February 16.
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Senate
Washington
Benedict Crowell
Cleveland
Howard B. Coffin
Michigan
Aircraft Board
Richard Howe
Arsenal Commandant Burr Relieved to Washington Post
Rock Island Illinois February 18 Colonel Burr commandant at the Rock Island arsenal has been relieved and transferred to the office of the chief of ordnance in Washington where he will assume larger responsibilities.
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Rock Island
Burr
Rock Island Arsenal
Washington
Ban on Grain for Malting Decided by Food Administration
Washington February 18 the food administration forbids purchase of barley or other grains for malting until new regulations are issued to govern purchase and holdings by maltsters.
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Washington
Food Administration
Senator Sorghum Notes Speeches Doubtful Impact
In a brisk exchange, Senator Sorghum acknowledges some speeches may have helped, while admits copies printed were used for fuel. The remark highlights skepticism about public impact and a practical, frugal reuse of printed materials.
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Senator Sorghum
Tremendous Value Offer From Pathfinder Weekly
An unusual 13 week trial subscription to Pathfinder is offered for 15 cents. The editor promotes the national weekly as clean, reliable, nonpartisan and illustrated, providing a clear view of public affairs from Washington D C. Send 15 cents to 178 Douglas St Washington D C. The editor notes the 15 cents does not repay him but he invests in new friends.
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Washington
D. C
The
Pathfinder
Promising Young Man Fails to Perform
A father warns that promise means little without action as his son learns the difference between potential and achievement. The dialogue emphasizes discipline, effort, and living up to expectations.
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise Back Pain Relief
A sobering headline promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as daily relief for backache with claims of permanent freedom after regular use. It stresses Dutch origins, government charter, and guarantees money back if ineffective, urging consumers to seek the authentic GOLD MEDAL.
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Haarlem
Holland
Netherlands
Adv
Engaged best catch in town sparks gossip
Report item notes the town's best catch becoming engaged, stirring curiosity among society. The exchange hints at anticipated mourning etiquette and whether social circles will announce the news.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Internal Cure
Advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as an internal remedy affecting the blood and mucous surfaces. It credits F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio and invites testimonials and druggist purchases.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Polly Peach Applies for Policewoman Role
Comic note on Polly Peach seeking a policewoman position. Advertisement copy parodies medical claims for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to regulate liver bowels and stomach.
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Dr. Pierce
Ady
Debtor Avoids Payment After Christmas Gift Exchange
A light exchange turns tense as one party questions debt repayment. The other recalls giving a Christmas press ent and reports only a brief thanks, implying unsettled obligations and lingering financial tension.
Climate Change Opinion Shifts Highlighted In Quirky Editorial
A fragmented text notes a joke about a new question department failing to answer and a claim that “a wise man changes his opinion.” It mentions refusing drug cathartics for Nature's herb core Garfield Tea and cites interest in changing opinions on climate. Pencils are reported as largely made in California amid uncertain phrasing.
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Nature
Garfield
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