Japan's Open Door Policy and China Future
A New York American interview cites B C Forbes predicting Japan will develop China better than Western powers. He argues dissolution of the Anglo Japanese alliance would ease U S pressure, while Japan keeps China open and seeks emigration outlets for its people. He foresees potential American prosperity and Europe’s financial readjustment after the war.
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Artist Leavitt Weds in Pekin First M E Church
Artist Homer Leavitt, known for The Last Supper, married Miss Clara Killias last night at Pekin First M E Church. Killias, from Pekin, met Leavitt when he lectured on his painting and spoke in town weeks ago. The ceremony surprised Killias family who expected October nuptials. Leavitt’s prior marriage to Ruth Bry slaughter ended in divorce.
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M. E
Pekin
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Leauvitt
Killius
Ruth Bry Slaughter
Bryan
Lusitania Sinking Sparks Shock in New York News
New York reports the Lusitania torpedoing and sinking after an 11:41 a.m. note confirmed by afternoon dispatches. Certainties on passenger safety remained unclear as ships rushed to aid, with 80 reported lifeboats afloat and insurance covering material loss.
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New York
Cunard Line
London
Lusitania Sunk by Submarines Amid May Campaign
The Lusitania becomes the twenty ninth vessel hit in a week long German war zone offensive around Great Britain and Ireland. Details note British trawlers and neutral ships among the targets and confirm the U boats’ large modern submarines carrying supplies for months. The Lusitania’s sinking follows the style and speed of a 25 knot liner likely outpacing the submarine, with warnings issued by Germany about destroying enemy merchant ships in the area.
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Leon Co. Thresher
Cushing
Destruction of the Lusitania Shocks Official Washington
Officials and lawmakers stayed up late seeking reliable details after the Lusitania sinking. Secretary Bryan and Counselor Lansing, with senators and House members in Washington, awaited confirmation on passenger and crew losses as officials noted careful investigations would shape forthcoming American action.
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Turko British Clash in Dardanelles Claims May 7
Turkiye and Allied forces exchange heavy fire as forts at Chanak and Kalid Bahr are reportedly silenced. French troops land on the Gallipoli peninsula as diversions while the main operation proceeds. Turkish war office claims an enemy battalion annihilated and Turkish gains including Seddul Bahr ammunition capture.
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London
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Kalid Bahr
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Chronicle
Mytilene
Gulf of Saros
Maidos
Constantinople
Turkish War Office
Arburau
Seddul Bahr
Lusitania sinking insurance losses eyed by Cunard and Britain
New York May 7 accounts on the Lusitania disaster estimate insurers face losses of several million dollars. Insured cargo value around 5 to 10 million on top of the liner’s 10.7 million worth. U S officials note Britain likely absorbed about 8 percent of total risk via government coverage. Cargo included war materials and ammunition contraband raising questions on neutral rights and flags.
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Cunard Company
State Street
von Tirpitz
Chubb & Son
Hedden Chubb
England
Lusitania survivors recount lunch before sinking at Queenstown
Passengers and crew describe the Lusitania’s torpedo strike as it listed and sank bow first after two torpedoes hit the starboard side. Captain Turner ordered boats out. about 400 to 500 passengers evacuated in ten boats before the ship disappeared in about 15 minutes. Storm-Cock rescued survivors and two other steamers with more were approaching.
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Lusitania Crew Relatives Besiege London Cunard Offices
May 7 reports from London show a crowd mainly of women outside Cunard offices, anxiously awaiting word about passengers on the Lusitania. The American embassy and consulate prepared to stay open all night amid calls from worried Americans. bulletins offered little detail and no names. In Liverpool, women relatives gathered outside the Cunard office but remained calm as officials said no guns were aboard the Lusitania.
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Guna
Two British Freighters Torpedoed Off Irish Coast
London May 7 The British steamer Centurion was torpedoed by a German submarine off the Irish coast yesterday with the crew saved. The British steamer Candidate owned by the same company was torpedoed off Waterford. The Centurion was bound for South Africa and the Candidate for Jamaica. The submarine was sighted 18 miles from Waterford. Four boats were launched from the Candidate one swamped but occupants reached other boats. All 4 crew landed at Milford Haven.
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Candidate
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Ireland
South Africa
Jamaica
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Motor Craft Rescues Lifeboats with Women and Children
Dublin May 8 The motorboat Elizabeth arrived at Kinsale reporting it picked up two lifeboats containing 63 and 16 Lusitania survivors respectively at 3:30 yesterday afternoon. Most passengers were women and children. They said rough seas and fear caused many to abandon ship while Corks saved others and the rescued were taken to Queens net launch.
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Elizabeth
Kinsale
Tadneh
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Three Ocean Liners Lost Since War Began
The Lusitania becomes the third large transatlantic liner lost since hostilities began. The Oceanic was wrecked off Scotland on September 8 after being seized and used as an armed cruiser, with all officers and crew saved. The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, also converted to a cruiser, sank after reaching safety. The Cunarder Aquitania suffered heavy damage in August near the Irish coast and lay up for repairs, later reported ready for service.
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Southampton
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House of Commons
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Ireland
Jose
Lusitania Sinking Sways Wall Street Amid Market Crash
News of the Lusitania disaster triggers a severe stock market collapse in New York. About 600000 shares change hands in the final half hour, with Bethlehem Steel, Westinghouse Electric, and Allied issues tumbling before late buying resurges. The Lusitania’s loss appears not to involve U S securities, while several Washingtonians aboard are identified, including Frederick J Gauntlett and Dr. Howard Fisher.
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Gauntlett
Fifteenth
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Greece
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Walter L. Fisher
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Fisher
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