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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
2
President Wilson addressed four thousand Americans in Philadelphia, urging a peaceful U.S. response to the Lusitania disaster. He stressed America must set a healing example, not fight, and that peace can elevate mankind, prompting tumultuous applause.
Ninety two Cunard Lusitania passengers, among the dead and wounded from the submarine attack, were buried at Queenstown after 4 pm services. Hymns were sung by British soldiers as coffins were lowered two miles from the town amid a townwide hush and mournful ceremony.
In Queenstown a rescue boat captain described rescuing 150 aboard the Storm Cock. An 78 year old woman survived two hours in the water and others fainted on deck, begging to keep life belts amid fear of another submarine attack. Several died on the boat, scenes of grief followed.
Berlin reports through London that Germany expresses deepest sympathy for those aboard the Lusitania and blames Britain for starving civilians, asserting retaliatory submarine warfare was forced by British armed vessels and raids on subs.
London reports claim lifeboats were inadequately manned as survivors say only five of thirty four swung-out boats were launched. Some recall that lowering orders were given only after the second torpedo hit. American survivors have not protested beyond affidavits to the consul.
The account describes the Lusitania strike near Galley Head as a torpedo hit followed by two more, the ship breaking apart within minutes and many passengers drowning or drowning while desperately attempting to escape. The submarine surfaced briefly, fired, then vanished, leaving passengers calm yet unaware before the catastrophe.
The Times notes the heavy responsibility on President Wilson and colleagues and avoids direct action. It argues the United States is unlikely to press Germany to strict accountability and warns diplomatic ties may tolerate unwarrantable crimes as the situation unfolds.
In Kinsale the coroner's jury concludes the Lusitania victims died from prolonged immersion and esh dus tion eight miles southwest of Old Head on May 7 1915. The verdict condemns the act as a crime against international law and expresses condolences to relatives of U S citizens. Governor Morehead declines to comment on the sinking citing potential political embarrassment.
James J. Leary of Brooklyn recalls Captain Turner delaying lowering lifeboats after the first torpedo. The ship’s condition was said to allow a coast escape, but the delay left Leary in the sea within fifteen minutes, struggling to stay afloat.
In Queenstown the disaster leaves residents dazed as questions arise about Captain Turner's choice of a conventional Cunard route near the Irish coast at medium speed and why the ship was not escorted in a larger convoy. Naval officers cite reports of wireless orders to steer the middle channel while the operator withholds confirmation.
Passengers claim the Lusitania changed course as German U boats waited to torpedo the liner. Naval experts estimate submarines of the latest type, around 1,400 tons, could possess immense power. Paris reports the government plans a bill to prohibit abscond.
The readable fragments describe a local event involving a perceived threat or incident. Names, dates, or places are unclear, but the piece hints at an official response or notification from authorities.
A report warns that other British ships en route to England may face the same m. Details cite insurance on the Lust family vessel at about 7.6 million dollars and a vessel value near 10.0 million with cargo worth roughly 735 thousand dollars.
London reports Lord Mersey will lead an inquiry into how the Lusitania was torpedoed and why so many lives were lost. Survivors say several German submarines pressed the liner into a doomed position as passengers describe altered course and confidence in watertight compartments that failed to save the ship.
Leaders of the Chinese revolutionary movement in Tokio declare that China accepting Japan s ultimatum will not affect their plans and that they shall strike when the time is ripe. They say it was foregone that China would accept and allege President Yuan Shikai pressed for pressure to justify yielding.
London report recounts Thomas Slidell of New York describing Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt on the Lusitania deck as the liner sank. Unable to swim Vanderbilt removed his life belt and placed it on a young woman before continuing to seek another belt, then disappeared with the ship.
Italian forces concentrate near Verona as Italian authorities mobilise units in response to regional tensions. Geneva reports indicate rapid troop movements and heightened security measures around the northern border area.
Nebraska reports dedication of a new $14,000 Methodist church at Elmwood and a Hastings queen at Hastings College. Other items note a 91 year old Mason City resident’s death in Hastings, a Chicago trial date for the Nebraska Interstate passenger rate case, and various civic projects from Beatrice to Lincoln including new buildings, jail moves, and a state bank opening in Valentine.
Alfred Watts the young futurist poet gambled with his publisher at a Broadway restaurant while awaiting the bill. He joked about matching coins with a Detroit beggar outside, turning the moment into a playful exchange over two dollars.
An old advertisement promotes Callander Cuticura soap to cleanse and purify and an ointment to soothe rashes and chafings. It claims use from birth, offers free samples by mail, and directs postcard requests to Cuticura Dept XY Boston.
A fragment from a humorous column contrasts secrecy in marriage and social relations. It notes a man after two weeks understands why love is kind and mentions strained relations with an old fashioned hydrant.
A cheerful man lights a cigar while a sour-faced companion contrasts their views. One is a six month optimist and the other a two year pessimist. They discuss how long the war will last and whether the conflict ends swiftly or drags on.
Jonah erupts over a misread advertisement describing Yeu as a summer resort with an ocean view. The scene captures a heated reaction as expectations clash with the ad's wording.
The article notes wallpaper originated in China in the fourth century, tracing its development and spread to Europe and other regions. It highlights early decorative papers and the cultural exchange that shaped interior design histories.
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