Sinking of Sussex and Englishman Stir Submarine Crisis
Paris and London reports confirm British steamer Sussex damaged by explosion and the Englishman torpedoed, with American passengers and crew among the missing and injured. Washington notes consular findings as fear of wider Central Powers retaliation grows. casualties and missing名单 include several Americans and crew members.
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Washington
Patria
Tahantia
Armstrong
Bristol
Europe
London
Sussex
Elizabeth Baldwin
Pro. I. Mark Baldwin
Paris
Wilder G. Peatfield
Hudson
Oxford University
House to speed up Wilson program in end of session push
House Democrats embrace a plan to fast track President Wilson's program with night sessions and adjournment before June conventions. The package includes revenue bills, tariff reform, ship purchase, rural credits, Philippine and Porto Rico measures, Mississippi relief, and anti corruption laws. Speaker Clark urged teamwork as Wilson authorization notes guide the agenda.
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Washington, D.C
House
Cncus
Wilson
JL Wag
Tariff
Porto Rico
Fanna
Stercaries Lane
Houston
Redfield
New Orleans
Four Americans Missing After Torpedoed Ship Sinks
Washington reports four Americans aboard the torpedoed steamer Ishmian are missing. Names listed include Peter McDonald of Gaston and George McDonald of Lawrence Mass with Buckley and Parke as others. Survivors were brought to a British port, 18 believed saved, 60 possibly rescued, while the English vessel bound for Portland carried horses to Northwestern Trading Co. in New York.
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Paris
Sussex
Boulogne
Hartle
Edward Mwuxley
Dorothy Philllips Hilton
Béna Frances Hilton
Edn
Irancois Wilton
Edna Hall
John H. Wearsley
Edward Marshall
Wilder G. Penfield
George Henry Parker
St. Alice W. Turne
Tobiote Sennett
Daniel Sargent
Tinglewoods Tulderson
Gertrude W. Neetik Warren
Francis BE. Thrale
English
Cross Channel
Cnch
Tver
Francs E. Drake
Eurogtein
Americas
Miss Baldwin
Jouvigne
Baldwin
Tex
Alice Ruise
Colorado
Morton Votlese
Oxford
Sre
Folkestone
Culock
Mlarin
Dieppe Harbor
The
State Railway
Brighton Railroad
New Haven
Trippe
Dierpe
Washington, D. C
Unsular
State Department
Tromlinian
Wis
Peter McDonald
Gaston
George McDonald
Armstrong
Bristol
Dominion
Fetes McDonald
Boston
FL Buckley
A. A. Burks
Trimmer
Lawrence
Masa
Porthind
Avonmouth
St. Nataire
France
Northwestern Trading Company
New York
Tristoi
Briti steamer Enelistian sinks off coast near Portland
The British steamer Enelistian, a 657 ton vessel operating between Portland Maine and Avanmedth, has sunk with 68 survivors reported. It is unclear whether all officers and crew were aboard and if the loss was caused by a mine or torpedo.
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Tanti
Enelistian
Ios
Portland
Avanmedth
Verdun in Flames and German Front Reports
Berlin reports Verdun in flames after night fires in the Meuse region. Western theater artillery duels continue with no major front changes. In the Argonne, a surprise attack yields prisoners and losses for the enemy.
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Verdun
Berlin
London
Meuse
Jacobstadt
Woevre
Argonne
Courtes Chausses
Mounssinville
British Ship Sinks After Destroying German Raider
London report says a German raider was sunk in the North Sea after engaging British forces. Five German officers and 115 men were captured from a total of 300. the British lost 74 men. The British armed merchantman Alcantara sank the Greif, later herself sunk by gunfire and torpedo. The Alcantara crew totaled five officers and 9 men.
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London
North Sea
Alcantara
Foyal Mail Steam Packet Company
Helfast
Glasgow
Greif
T. E. Wardle
President to issue official statement on Mexican intervention reports
Washington reports that President Wilson will address alarmist claims about U S intervention in Mexico personally rather than via Secretary Lansing. Consular dispatches from Rodger at Carranza headquarters note favorable sentiment and deny revolts or joint actions with Villa. The Alcantara, a Royal Mail liner of Belfast, was sunk by a German raider in the North Sea.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Lansing
Mexico
Rodgers
Carranza
Gueretaro
Fate of Shackleton and Party in Doubt
Wireless message from the Arena expedition in the Antarctic reports damage to the steamer and its voyage to New April for repairs. The fate and location of Lieutenant James Shackleton and his party remain unknown as efforts to relay the wireless have been hindered and no return signal has been received.
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Shackleton
Party
Lamdon
March
London
Ms Whs
Far South
New April
Jamest Sheeckieton
Hasek
South Pole
Fund
Boskand
Aqvers
Australia
Bass Sec
Shaeckteron
Tas News Ag
Shauckieton
Rosa Sea Base
Germany Declares War Financing Secured for Another Half Year
London dispatch reports Dr. Marl Helfferich, secretary of the imperial treasury, announcing that 10 600 000 000 marks have been subscribed to the war loan. He says Germany can finance the war for another half year and notes long term debt coverage, praising German unity and resolve amid wartime strain.
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London
Marl Helfferich
Imperial Treasury
Joan
Teenter
Amsterdam
Helfferich
Germany
Mallory liner Alamo arrives safe in tow after distress
The Mallory liner Alamo, previously in distress off the Atlantic coast, reached New York today under tow by other vessels. She carried passengers and cargo from Puerto Rico to New York.
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New York
Mareh
Alamo
Atlantic
Sorto Rico
York
Republicans May Seek More Troops for Border Defense
Washington reports lawmakers discuss increasing military presence to protect the border and support the expedition to Mexico. Senator Cummins and colleagues push a resolution urging use of regular troops regional guards and all available forces to prevent disruption and safeguard Americans and expedition personnel.
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Washington
Mexico
Cay
Cummins
Meueehaus
Cinming
Commins
MI Owen ix
Eight Meet Death in Oklahoma Storm
Oklahoma City reports that eight persons died in a farmhouse two miles east of Phivis Oklahoma when a tornado struck last night. The storm's path was eight miles long.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Orin
Farmehouse
Phivis
Okla
Yuan assumes blame for China's faults in royal bid
In a partial public release, Yuan Shi kai accepts responsibility for the imperial succession attempt. He says he consented to monarchy after pressure from a convention, but did not act to implement it. He blames himself for the nation’s failures and appeals to Chinese leaders to save a divided country.
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Tega von
Yuan Shi-kai
Washington. D
First Flyer Returns to Columbus From Front Mission
Lieut Herbert Barge of the first seraphine squad arrived in Columbus, NL after a 165 mile flight. He reported varying dispatches and said flying conditions were challenging with near freezing cold in the mountains. His time aloft was two hours and a half.
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Columbus
Herbert Barge
Alex
Dargue
Why Boys Grow Discouraged And Leave the Home Farm
A reader letter from the corn belt boy speaks of neglect and unfairness after stock is sold and money kept by a father. The piece urges fathers to keep honest accounts, share ownership, and nurture love to prevent sons from feeling undervalued and leaving the farm. It reflects on parental duties and the impact on family bonds. It contrasts memory of fatherly pride with present risk to family harmony.
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Walia
Henry
Wallace
Corm Bett
Khepe
Areck
Corn Belt
Reader
Andy
Victory for America and the Wilson Vote Debate
Fragmented account discusses a congressional vote linked to German American influence and President Wilson. It alleges a broader campaign by German American groups to control the Republican National Convention and sway national policy, framing the House outcome as a broader freedom victory for the American public against foreign manipulation.
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Wenlaw Wilson
Congress
Ity
Cman
Wac
Perlin
New York
Enow
Alphonse G. Hoebhle
Mareaalis
Reireh Street
Mericana
Dane
Kaelble Shaw
Gere
Martine Sourfrelon
Gernard
Bert
Emeress
Wisconsin
Leo Stern
Milwaukee
Stern
Repubem
Organizelion
Roogevely
Root
Barthout
St Louis
Washington
Cherian
Wilson
Rey
Cy Burpean Cepfict
Giermen
Teenone
Wooditan
Avtomobiles vs. Schenis Cars Chaos on Rumble
A garbled report describes a traffic clash and mechanical failures involving two vehicles, one named Avtomobiles and another Schenis. The piece hints at tire issues, a spark problem, and a muddied wheel during the incident, with bystanders and a Wardner Wastile mentioned in passing.
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Aya
Logon
Maz Italian Patriot Letters On Liberty And War
Readable passages from Maz Italian Patriot discuss liberty justice and opposition to tyranny. The author condemns slavery and war driven by oppressive aims, arguing true war seeks a higher moral purpose and condemns rulers who install ideology over humanity. The Turkish and Austrian empires are named as threats, with emphasis on national conscience.
The Laziest Man In The World Becomes Postmaster
A tale depicts a nameless village man famed for idleness who is unexpectedly named postmaster. He embraces ease, devices fill the office, and an inspector triggers a swift, humorous shift as the man becomes an efficiency expert with high pay.
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Remuperse Lion
Invents Multi-Phonograph to Synchronize Disks
A freshman unveils a phonograph device allowing several disks to play together. Each disk has its own needle and reproducer while connected arms funnel all sound into a common horn, aiming to solve prior synchronization and speed-difference issues that caused discord.
What She Thought About a Burglary at Home
A Free Press excerpt recounts a woman's reaction to a burglary. She recalls entering her home to find everything upside down and initially fearing Jim had come home unexpectedly, changing clothes.
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Jim
Icetreit Free Press
Mrs Flubdub’s Wealth Sparks Quiet Gossip
In a local society note, Mrs Flubdub is mocked for hiring a lawyer to handle affairs, freeing her to pursue more pleasurable pursuits. The aside hints the community views her wealth as enabling leisure over personal duty.
Spanking Literally Clarifies Car Tire Troubles
A brief dialogue shows a bemused exchange about a cat and a tire problem. One speaker asks about the cat, another responds it suits them, and a quip about tram work and tire trouble ends the line. The fragment hints at a light, comic Harding era moment.
Stock exchange chatter in a temperate market
A snippet notes the stock exchange as a temperate place where money advances and certificates tend to drift upward. The brief exchange hints at rising prices and tighter liquidity in trading activity.
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Stock Exchange
Temperuw Place
Fragmented dialogue clippings from a 1930s humor page
A collage of quirky lines and misheard phrases about college appeals money Nero violinist excelling bores and a blunt “actions speak louder than words” sentiment. The piece riffs on pretended wisdom and everyday misunderstandings in a fragmented, comic voice.
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Elizabeth Galdwin
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Charles T. Crocker
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Henry Deer
Ida Deer
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Alamo Safe
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Yuan
FGR
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