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Germans Attack English Vessel Without Warning
Washington July 17 the sinking of the Lusitania sparked new tension as British steamer Orduna with Americans aboard was attacked by a German submarine. Officials fear a shift in policy toward German U boats and the safety of Americans on the high seas. The Orduna escaped harm but the incident may intensify the diplomatic rift. a formal US response and German account are awaited. New York reports the Orduna bound Liverpool to New York with 227 passengers including 22 Americans, attacked early July 9 near Kinwalee head. 37 miles south of Queenstown. The ship fired upon, then fled after seven shots. aid was promised within an hour but took four hours.
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Liverpool
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Queenstown
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William Thompson
Chicago
Federal Industrial Relations Commission
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Win. Cota
Gagnon
Buffalo
Will Ferghan
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Minnie Carlton
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Wm. Wegner
Peter Ottinger
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Steve Kvien
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Beatrice
Irene Tomilson
Tomlinson
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Mr. Craver
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Tower City
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Ernest W. Hamer
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