Views on Lusitania and Gulflight Case Split Officials
United States leaders including Senator Sterling and Senator Stone voiced stern caution after the Lusitania sinking and the Gulflight attack, urging calm, full fact gathering, and possible restraint of allied military supplies. They noted the danger for neutrality and debated whether an extra session of Congress is needed.
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Opinon
Sterling
South Dakota
Lusitania
Lfe
Congress
Senator Stone
Hoke Smith
Georgia
United States
Taft says Wilson will follow a wise course
Former President Taft statements to Madison press express confidence that Mr Wilson will pursue a wise and patriotic course. He notes the morning news is distressing and presents a difficult situation causing national concern. Taft refrains from criticizing the administration, aiming to avoid embarrassment.
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Taft
Wilson
Madison
Wis
Want Sir Roger Casement in Dublin Seat Bid
Liverpool May 8 The Courier reports possible Sinn Fein plan to nominate Sir Roger Casement as independent nationalist for the College Green Dublin seat after Nannetti's death. Casement's pension was suspended by Britain amid disloyalty probes and he was said to have gone to Germany to seek talks with Berlin.
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Liverpool
the Courier
Joseph Patrick Nannetti
College Green
Dublin
Sinn Feine
Roger Casement
Roger
Germany
Ireland
Rescue on Lusitania Deck 60 After Sink and Swerve
Cork May 8 A deck 60 saver, Capital Man, after a hard swim, opens a collapsible boat and helps rescue about thirty passengers as Lusitania sinks. J Gauntiett of Washington recalls first explosion and crowded boats. He and A T Hopkins among the missing, 5 M Knox of Philadelphia saved. The ship capsizes in minutes, passengers plunge into water and peril.
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Capital Man
Cork
J. Gauntiett
Washington
A. T. Hopkins
5. M. Knox
Philadelphia
Lusitania
White House Admits Gravity of the Lusitania Crisis
The State Department and White House weighed the Lusitania disaster as diplomats debated German submarine warfare. Secretary Bryan noted no official warning communication and discussed travel restrictions for naturalized Americans. German and allied officials cited Britain’s blockade as provoking Germany to retaliate. The Lusitania carried 42,000 cartridges, underscoring the peril and policy stakes.
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White House
State Department
Belgium
Germany
Bryan
Berlin
Washington
Europe
Horne
Lusitania
Lusitania Relief Funds Opened In Britain
Liverpool reports a Lusitania relief fund launched with Lord Derby contributing £250. The May efforts by London and Liverpool lord mayors aim to aid Lusitania survivors. Capt. W A Castle and Capt. Miller proceed to Queenstown to assist, while Lloyds members expect shipping to continue as normal.
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Liverpool
Lord Derby
London
W. A. Castle
Miller
Queenstown
Lloyds
Fortune of War Captain of Lusitania Sheds Irony on Sinking
Queenstown May 7 The Lusitania captain Turner has refused to speak formally. His first landing remark was ironic, It is the fortune of war. He stayed on the bridge until the ship sank then clung to a chair until saved. Survivors praise the crew for decisive actions amid the disaster. The first train with survivors moved toward London this afternoon.
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Lusitania
Queenstown
May
Turner
Malis
London
Maud Adams Breaks Down Delays Matinee After Frohman Death
Maud Adams wept and delayed a matinee after learning that Charles Frohman’s body had been found in the Lusitania disaster. The Grand Opera House manager tried to refund tickets but failed, and Adams refused to go on until evening shows. She denied rumors of a secret marriage to Frohman.
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Maud Adams
Frohman
Miss Adams
Aliss Adams
Towe
Embassy Ads Warn Americans Not to Travel on British Ships
Advertisements in daily papers warn Americans against traveling on ships of Great Britain and allies. Inserted under written authority of the German embassy in this city. Advertising manager J Albert Shaffer said orders came in writing from the embassy and payment status is uncertain. About 48 papers in the original list were supplied. Shaffer had no role in selection and no authority to alter it.
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United States
Great Britain
Germany
England
State Department
J .al
Bert Shaffer
Washington Star
Shaffer
Frohman's body found as fame star system defined his career
The basls of Charles Frohman, New York theatrical manager, were recovered and sent to Queenstown for embalming. Born June 17 1860 in Sandusky Ohio he rose from Tribune helper to major producer. His brother Daniel aided his rise and the star system became his signature in forging fortunes on stage.
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Queenstown
Charles Frohman
New York
Frohman
Sandusky
Oho
Daniel
Horace Greeles
New York Tribune
Charleay
Tribune
Hooless Theater
Brooklyn
Conyne
JH Baser
Shenandoah
Frohmans
Branson Howards
Shenandor
Resen
Emre
London
Frohmen Eilany of
New Glades
John Trew
Mauce
Barrsmore
Burke Blanche Batee Witliam Gillette
Eingitskaret Usts
Belasco Eulogizes Frohman After Tragic Sinking
Belasco issued a heartfelt statement mourning Charles Frohman, noting his universal esteem and immense influence. He recalls Frohman’s generosity to actors and playwrights, his role in shaping American theater, and the deep loss felt by all who knew him and the world of drama.
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Bryan
Virginia Hills
White House
Germany
New York
J.sid Belasco
Charlies Frohman
Ms Neares
England
Miss Maude
Newspaper Advertisements Reach Atlantic to Pacific Coasts
A scrambled note shows newspapers from American cities along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts advertising and stating advertisers were contacted today. It mentions telegraph and telephone messages and a proposed business commission with German embassy involvement unclear.
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America
Charles A Plamondon
Chicago
A. Plamondon Manufacturing Company
F. Warren Pearl
Ogden H. Hammond
Hammond
John H. Hammond
William T. Sherman
Hugh Lane
Britain
Sir Roger Casement
Sees
Underwood & Underwood
F. J. Gauntlett
Count von Bernstorff
British Isles
Irish Coast
William T. Turner
Ohio
Belasco
Ness
Atlantiry
Paole
Acuim Todsy
Chevy Chase
Thos. J. Fisher & Co
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