Sea disaster hits Mediterranean liner Leimbro hit by submarine
London reports a large Mediterranean liner Leimbro sunk by a submarine after a shelling and torpedo attack. Dozens are missing, with survivors ferried to Syracuse and Malta. The attack left many drowned or wounded as the vessel sank swiftly.
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Syracuse
Malta
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Ae- Leim
Aranto
Cording
Ina
British Occupy New Ground In Western Front Advances
British troops have occupied substantial new ground along the Poiters front and press reports say they defied enemy lines over a wide sector. French forces push toward Meuse fortifications near Verdun and claim other gains while Russian front fighting remains fierce with ongoing shelling and entrenched lines.
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Poiterus
Somme
Veronne
More Bomb Arrests Expected in San Francisco Case
District Attorney Fickert announced six more arrests will follow the preparedness day bombing in San Francisco. Police say new admissions link suspects to the blast and convictions are anticipated. Henry Claussen is named among victims of the dynamite attack.
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Pacific News Service
AN Francisco
Fickert
Polic Tinue
Henry Claussen
Belgians Occupy Key Towns in German East Africa
Belgians sweep aside German resistance in western German East Africa and occupy Wigeme and Uiui, important rail termini at the coast crossing. The moves, following Tanganyika sinking reports, place Belgian forces in control of key lines and positions, signaling a likely strategic reduction of German forts in the region.
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Belgian War Ministry
Tanganyika
German East Africa
Bitter
Ouster
German and Belgian Gunboats Battle on African Lake
London reports and Lloyds notices recount a clash between German and Belgian gunboats on an African lake. The German vessel Hos Tong reportedly sunk after engagements with the Netto gunboat and Allied efforts to seize it. Details describe losses and ongoing action in the region.
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Haver
Y Des 1
Git
West Indies Purchase Treaty Signed In New York
International News Service reports a state department announcement that the United States and Denmark signed the treaty transferring the Danish West Indies to U S ownership in New York. Secretary Lansing and Danish Minister Brun signed the document today
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International News Service
Washington
State Department
United States
Germans Ousted From Fleury After Night Battle
Paris dispatch reports French forces captured Fleury from Germans after fierce fighting near Verdun. German defenders held northern sections before French assault broke through southerly and western areas. Allied statements say Fleury remained in French hands through the night as bombardment and renewed attacks continued.
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Paris
Pleucy
Verdun
Fleury
Alfies
Paralysis Epidemic Steadily Increasing in New York
Despite precautions the paralysis outbreak grows with rising cases and deaths. In the 24 hours ending noon today one hundred seventy five new cases and forty six deaths were reported. Health authorities confine the outbreak to the locality and warn towns nearby to watch for spread.
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International News Service
New York
Jacent
Teutons Submarine 16 Vessels Sunk In One Day
Lloyds report reveals German submarine operations extended to sixteen ships sunk in twenty four hours. Most targets were fishing boats with several large tonnage vessels among them. Insurance rates rise as U boats continue warnings, two ships sunk without warning.
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Teutons
Liner Minnesota Sold for Atlantic Trade
Pacific News Service reports the Northern Pacific liner Minnesota will enter Atlantic trade after a deal with its owners. Chas Morse through his agents completed the purchase placing the big vessel in eastern hands following past Pacific breakdowns en route to Europe.
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Pacific News Service
San Francisco
Northern Pacific
Minnesota
Pacific
Pecu
Europe
Chas, Morse
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