Merchants Armed to Battle Submarines Stir Global Debate
A British and American press discussion centers on Britain's armed merchantmen and the peril of submarines. Officials warn against civilian armaments provoking reprisals while analysts note ships may lose noncombatant status when armed. A New York Times editorial condemns incitement to civilian belligerence and urges surrender when escape is unlikely.
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von Tirpitz
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Anchor Line
Transylvania
New York
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New York Times
London
Siren and Shipping Gazette
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London Shipping Journal
Lusitania
England
North Sea
Channel
Irish Sea
William Propert
Admiralty
Joseph Hoult
Times
Great Britain
Germany
United States
War Bulletins From Front Lines Across Europe
Berlin and Paris dispatch a multi theater summary detailing Allied and German offensives. Reports note German gains near Hooge and Berry au Bac, with heavy enemy losses and prisoner tallies, while Allied efforts south of Arras advance trenches and capture German positions. Russia and Austria describe counter movements, mass prisoner totals, and strategic retreats across Galicia to the San River.
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United States Note Sparks Widest-Range Reactions
Reports from multiple states on May 14 convey swift reactions to President Wilson’s note to Germany. Governors Manning Capper McCreary Dunne and others praise its firmness and restraint while senators Kenyon Smith Pomerene Works endorse it as necessary.
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Topeka
Kanu
Germany
Arthur Capper
Kansan
Frankfort
James B McCreary
Kentucky
Washington
Bdward F. Dunne
Republic
Grand Rapids
Mich
United States
William Alden Smith
Foreign Affairs Committee
Fort Dodge
Iowa
W. S. Kenyon
Cleveland
Ohio
Atlee Pomerene
Canton
Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Newton D Baker
Los Angeles
Works
California
America Lacks Readiness to Back Protest Says London Writer
From the London Globe a note warns the United States government will view any attack on an American flagged vessel as grave, unless the flag use is clearly justified. The piece argues America is unprepared for war, detailing a weak army and navy, with desertions and undertrained forces across state guards and Philippine scouts, plus strained defenses near the canal and Pacific.
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London
Germany
United States
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Lodge
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Taft
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Gan
Wood
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Pacific
Rockies
Aldershot Waa
Chickamauga
Tennessee
Navy needs and Roosevelt faith in Big Stick policy
The piece argues naval funding is mismanaged with high costs and staff turnover, urging a managerial approach akin to major industries. It notes material shortages, pay and provisioning issues, and calls for stronger leadership as Roosevelt advocates a firm naval stance amid German competition. Also reports the death of Indiana Avenue businessman Sanford, a temperance and church ally who aided Carrie Nation.
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America
Germany
American Note Delayed on Submarine Warfare Policy
European diplomats believe Germany will weigh military gains from attacking merchant ships against the food shortage risk and Italy’s possible entry. They note Germany’s past willingness to suspend submarine warfare for food passage and predict the United States may push for an immediate pledge to halt attacks on neutral and belligerent merchantmen. While notes were being exchanged.
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Germany
Italy
United States
Lusitania
Edwin C Fitz Simons Dies at 64 in Washington
Edwin C Fitz Simons chief of division in the Treasury Department office died at his home 1527 Park Road Northwest yesterday morning at age 64. Born in Albany he worked in wholesale hardware before moving to Washington as disbursing officer at the Congressional Library and later joined the Treasury. He is survived by a brother Philip Fitz Simons of Albany. Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Church in Mount Pleasant at 9 AM Monday. burial in Albans.
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Park Road
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Albany
Congressional Library
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Sacred Heart Church
Mount Pleasant
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Albans
Auto Damaged by Fire Late Yesterday Afternoon
Fire damaged a motor vehicle owned by James Parsons of the Manse building. The loss is pegged at about 300 dollars. The blaze occurred late yesterday afternoon, with no report of injuries or extending damage to nearby property.
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