German note seeks 228 thousand reparation for Frye sinking
The United States publicly releases its brief diplomatic note to Germany demanding full reparation for the sinking of the American sailing ship William P. Frye by the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich on January 26, 1915. The document itemizes losses including ship value, freight, travel expenses, and personal effects, totaling $228,058.54, with interest from January 28, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
William P. Frye
Prinz Eltel Friedrich
Frye
Gerard
Foreign Office
Pring Hitel Friedrich
United States
Seattle
Wash
M. H. Houser
Portland
Oregon
Queenstown
Falmouth
Plymouth
Houser
Prinz Mitel Friedrich
Kiehnes
Arthur Sewah & Co
H. H. Kiehne
Raoan
Cruisaar Pring Eitel
American Dealers May Get Goods Brought in Germany Before March
British embassy announces that American importers who paid for goods of enemy origin before March 1 may submit proofs for examination. If proofs arrive early enough, authorities will weigh them in deciding whether goods should be discharged under the March 11 order in council. Enquiries came from the U S Chamber of Commerce for German dyestuffs shipped via Rotterdam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Order In Council
Chamber of Commerce of
United States
Rotterdam
Death of Dr William H Randle Honored by Local Assoc
At a Randie Highlands meeting a resolution regretting the death of Dr William H Randle was adopted. He died recently in Philadelphia after fighting to eradicate yellow fever. Surviving brother Col Arthur F. Randle is in this city. Local businesses closed at 2 30 pm in tribute as services were held in Philadelphia. Bells tolled and streetcars stopped briefly.
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Randie Highlands Citizens’ Association
Wiliam H. Randle
Philadelphia
Randle
Yellow Breyer
Col Arther Fo Randle
Congress Heights
Randle Highlands
John Quinn Company Iie
Enterprise Serial Building Association
Firemen's Insurance Company
Chamber of Commerce
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Knights of Columbus
Mr. Quinn
Anna M Holtman
Jeremiah A
John A
George J
William J
Katherine M
Mary E
Gertrude A. Quinn
Great activity at Norfolk over Prinz Eitel Friedrich visit
Washington and Norfolk officials intensify contact over the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich at Newport News and Hampton Roads. British consul Barton Myers discusses the case as German internment rumors circulate, while Carpathian front reports note ongoing battles and Russian losses.
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Comdr
Thierichens
Newport News
Eitel
Washington
Prinz Estel Friedrich
Treasury Department
Hamilton
Beatty
Norfolk Navy Yard
Helm
Alabama
Barton Myers
Norfolk
Prinz Eltel
Myers
State Department
Great Britain
Washington Fencers Win Cup at Fencers Club
Washington Fencers' Club triumphed in the J. Sanford Salina cup event at the Fencers' Club on April 6. Teams of three from Washington, the Boston Athletic Association, the New York Athletic Club, and the Fencers' Club competed, with Washington Besting Boston by touches to 4 in the final round.
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New York
Fencers’ Club
Washington Fencers’ Club
Boston Athletic Association
New York Athletic Club
Washington
Boston
U S Note Seeks Clear Rules on Neutral Trade Rights
Secretary Bryan presents a careful American reply to Britain's blockade actions, insisting neutral ships retain high seas rights and opposing unilateral interference. The note argues for adherence to recognized international law, requests restraint, and seeks full reparation for any violations.
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Great Britain
United States
London
Washington
War progress report from multiple fronts dated April 6
Vienna reports ongoing violent fighting in Laboroza valley with a 1 400 prisoner tally after repulsing a Dniester crossing attempt near Za Jessrtrow. Berlin notes Belgian reinforcements halted near Drei Grachten and French and Russian fronts show mixed gains, with captures of officers, soldiers, and equipment across several sectors and a Black Sea clash near the Crimean coast. Paris adds rain and fog with trench gains near Forest d Ailly and Hequieville area.
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Austria
Vienna
Laboroza Valley
Daejebusanie
Za- Jessrtrow
Dniester
Berlin
War Office
Drei Grachten
Argonne Forest
Boureuilles
Varennes
Pont-s-Mousson
le Pretre
Mariampol
Suwalki
Barfield
Mexolaborex
Useek
Clens
Carpathians
Lupkow
Okna
Csernowits
Bukowinna
Black Sea
Crimean
Goeben
Srenlag
Sulten Selim
Midirli
Bosphorus
Two More Ships Sunk by Submarines
London April 5 Two more vessels the Hermes and the Olivine were sunk by German submarine U 1. The Hermes a 1018-ton Russian three master bound for Mexico was forced to show colors then crews given ten minutes to abandon ship. The captain was aboard when bombs were placed and the crew towed toward shore before rescue by a British steamer.
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London
Hermes
Olivine
Admiralty
Mexico
Isle of Wight
Erikson
Portsmouth
Channel
Plot to Aid British Continues Across the Nation
A report outlines alleged negotiations by agents of a hidden organization using tugboat captains in New York Philadelphia and New England to transport supplies to British warships. Investigations target private detectives and allied operatives. John Quinn, once a grocer and real estate figure, dies leaving a large family and roles in several firms and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
New England
Death of John Quinn Boy of Washington Dies at Age Six
John Quinn aged six, longtime Washington resident, died Sunday at his home 86 IC Street Southwest. Funeral services set for 9:30 AM tomorrow at St. Dominic's Catholic Church. Interment in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Born in Baltimore, he came to Washington with his family in infancy.
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John Quinn
Washington
IC Street
St. Dominic’s Catholic Church
Mount Olivet
Cemetee Quinn
Baltimore
Kiey ’ Aher
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promotes Easy Digestion
Digestive woes are blamed on abused organs and congested bowels. A remedy combining simple laxative herbs with pepsin, Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, is touted as natural and gentle yet effective for indigestion constipation and related symptoms. Available at drug stores for fifty cents to one dollar. free trial bottle offered by Dr W B Caldwell Monticello Illinois.
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Dr. Randie
Emtel
Rear Admiral Beatty
Staff
Collector
Hampton Roads
Admiral Beatty
Thiertchens
Carpathiana
Laborcza Valley
Vlrava
Ursok Pass
Uzeok Pass
Admiral Helm
Estel
Apier Larly
Cenfers
Smbasey
Beskibenkiichen
Pruth
Nida
Poland
West Galicia
Kalsy
Fetrikau
Kilce
Radon
Warsaw
Flock
Lomxe
U. S
Mlegall
Fehom
High Seas
Nationa
Hhis
Mediterranean
Comenda
Bia
Bryan
Russia
Petrograd
Niemen River
France
Paris
d‘Ailly
Stt. Miblel
Heguieville
Mgdiding & Co
Fiyth Avenue
H Street
N. W
Shoreham Hotel
America
Old Patch Market
Kermis
Holland
E Quality
BELL
R. Ide
Santos Coffee
An de Teas
Kream Krust
Florida
California
OLD Dutch Market, Inc
N. E
H Sts. N. E
H St. N. E
North Capitol St
la. Ave
14Th St. N. W
St. N. W
Georgia Ave
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