Lusitania Sunk by German Submarine Off Irish Coast
The Lusitania, a British liner with 1,254 passengers and 816 crew, was torpedoed and sank ten miles off the Irish coast. Among the dead were several Americans including Elbert Hubbard and Albert Vanderbilt, sparking shock and market declines in New York. Survivors recount chaotic scenes as lifeboats filled and rescue boats ferried hundreds to safety.
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New York Dispatch
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Amd
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John Dewar & Sons
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Oxford
England
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Cameron
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Ike
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Stormcock
Harbor
Quernatarns
Williams
Turner
Kinsale
Ireland
Germany
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Lusitenia
Livermore
Horgan
Lusitania Sinking Probed as World Reacts
Washington reports Count Bernstorff expressed deep regret over the Lusitania loss at the State Department. Berlin notes sympathy but blames Britain's blockade. British and French envoys express horror, while calls grow to define U S policy with Germany. A Kinsale jury labels the act wholesale murder by Germany.
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Washington Dispatch
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Wilson
United States
Lusitania
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State Department
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Foreign Office
Germany
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Congress
White House
Wilson Urges Humanity and Peace in Lusitania Fallout
President Wilson spoke to about 4,000 naturalized Americans tonight, signaling that the United States will seek to persuade Germany of the injustice of the Lusitania tragedy while keeping peace. He urged that America be a healing example though not shying from consequences if needed.
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Ewes
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POLK ROOT AND Tomacco Remedies for Poultry Troubles
Polk Root and Tomacco discuss home remedies for poultry ailments in Stouts May 1 notes. Local notices mention visits, meetings, baptisms, school events, and a German speech at a Welcome gathering.
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