Sinking of the Lusitania Hearings Highlight Crew Failures
Testimony depicts partial crew responsibility for lifeboat lowering delays during the Lusitania disaster. Passengers recall captains orders to abandon ship as the vessel sank after hitting a hidden danger. Officials, including Sir Edward Carson, argued the rescue effort under laws of the United States, while crew members disputed the adequacy of onboard safety equipment.
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Ilonddin
Jone
United States
Edward Carson
Board ‘of Trades
Ira
Na Fry
Helomerea N. Eideneas
Ohlet
Steward Jones
Lusitania
Bryan praises Wilson in another statement
D C June 171 For State Bryan praises Wilson in a statement arguing preparedness provokes war and praising President Wilson as a good example. He says preparedness may have prevented the war by discouraging leading participants and questions how prep could prevent without the war.
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Bryan
Wilson
D. C
Tojlowin
Aryan
British submarine sinks tub transport in Greek waters
June reports from Athens claim a British submarine sank a tub transport laden with troops bound for a mission, with no Turkish soldiers mentioned. Berlin reports U-14 admitted by British press to have sunk a vessel, while Austro-German lines discuss Russian movements far north of Poland.
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Athens
Nelles
Murdos
Berlin
A el Sayville
Poland
Alarm over unconfirmed German attack reports discussed
Washington June officials reviewed sensational yet unverified claims of German attacks. The state department said Ambassador Page’s Nebraskan vase report would be withheld in defiance of public rumor while noting little evidence supported a torpedo strike. The aim was to avoid fueling present tensions amid uncertain details.
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Washington
Pic
Page
Ambassador Gerard Reports Berlin Reception Of Note
Washington dispatch notes Ambassador Gerard cabled his first informal report on how the last American note to Germany was received in Berlin. He found the reception friendly and courteous with sentiment that the document provided a basis for diplomatic negotiation and settlement. Officials here are encouraged by the tone of German officials and believe the path to understanding is clearer.
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Washington
Gerard
Germany
Berlin
Giant aeroplanes for British government in work of war
London reports giant aeroplanes of great carrying capacity are in manufacture for the British government the War Office official H J Tennant said in the house of commons in response to a member urging machines to meet Zeppelins. Carrie Chapman Catt to receive 1 600 000 for suffrage. Goethals to retire from the army this fall. Josephus Daniels earns Doctor of Laws at Ohio Weslayan University in Ohio.
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London
House of Commons
H. J. Tennant
Iipperetary
War Office
Josephus Daniste
Delaware
Josephus Daniels
Agcreta
Navy
Ohio
ANNEAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT ST SIMON
Readable text notes the start of exercises or ceremonies at St Simon with reference to an anneal commencement event this evening.
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ST. Simon
Annual commencement at St Simon's boys school
The J. Simon academy holds its annual commencement this evening in the assembly halls. Miss Mary Sanford receives a fold medal for music. diplomas are conferred by Rev. W. V. Holland. Rev. Francis P. Ryves of Evansville will speak. program includes solos, readings, and a word prize contest.
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The
J. Simon Academy
St Simon's Boy's School
Helen Gord Dy Marie Howard
Marguerite Walsi
Mary Kramer
Mary Sandford
Francis P. Ryves
Evansville
W. V. Holand
St. Simon's
Gertrude Dosch
Gracy Walter
Marie Dosch
Jad Walker
Oaline
Regina Kretz
Teena Squjamana
Mary Fantora
Marguerite
Mm Walsh
Legceti¢iad Iulia di LammerthoortFor Jiett
Mary Sanard
Aftesed
Helen ’Gordon
Marie Bawa
Mish
Ner Herbert
Badinage
Mary Sanford
Cy Rue
Hesechi Ars Ninisis
M. Santor
Misses Regina
Retty
Marie Ivgndetdenmlit
Francis R. Hives
Hay Ride Pinch Allegations Spark Clergy Scandal
A widow and merchant recount a hay ride incident where a preacher allegedly pinched a woman and made remarks. The minister denied resigning as Pelzer and wife stirred public talk, while the clergyman sought parts for his car and remained in seclusion.
Wine and Water to Be Used for Arizona Christening
In New York on June 17 the christening of the battleship Arizona at the Brooklyn Navy Yard will employ both wine and water. The water, carried by Guy Hunt and party, is the first to pass Roosevelt Dam spillway. Champagne wine will be poured as requested by Navy Yard workers despite protests from water advocates. Secretary Daniels notes Gov. Hunt controls the matter.
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New York
Arizona
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Guy, Hunt
Roosevelt Dam
Navy Yard
Daniels
Witness Missing Testimony in Lusitania Gun Probe
New York officials report Henry Hardenberg, key witness in a grand jury probe of Lusitania gun mounting, is missing. Hardenberg, a friend of Gustav Stable, was located in Cincinnati and agreed to testify but has vanished, hindering federal investigators.
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New York
William M. Offrey
Secret Service
Department of Justice
Henry Hardenberg
Federal Grand Jury
Gustav Stable
Lusitania
Hhldenberg
Cincinnati
Ito
City Band Concerts Stall Over Park Offer
The Citizen Rang and city council failed to reach agreement on Eastside Park concerts. The band rejected a $5 land and park privilege offer, arguing city funding of $2,006 annually for library and entertainments should cover costs. Members noted profits are insufficient to sustain weekly concerts, with past years yielding only about thirty cents per member.
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Eastside Park
Counel
Organizatin
Ventura
Mocll
He Kiet
Bcsl Organizatio Mapf
European Manager News Report on War Aims
A London based European manager releases a cautious official statement noting that Britain would oppose overtures at this time. The report reflects Britain’s resolve to continue the war and mentions wartime pressure on Belgium and France while describing Germany’s claimed gains in efficiency.
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London
Althous
Great Britain
United States
France
Germany
England
Willey
Submarine Sinks British Steamer Trafford
London reports British steamer Trafford sunk by a German submarine off the Small Islands. Crew landed at Alard Haven this morning. The Trafford, 350-ton, 128-foot vessel, belonged to Manchester shipowners. Also reported: the London steamer Turnwell, a 4,264-ton trans Atlantic liner, was torpedoed. owned by the Goodwell Steamship Company and registered from London.
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London
Trafford
Aluard Haven
Liverpool
New York
Manchester Ahippins
Turnwell
iGoowell Steamship, Company
Anglo-French Troops Meet With Setback at Constantinople
An official war office statement says Anglo-French forces faced a setback near Constantinople on Tuesday. It notes artillery was effective against the enemy near Burnu and that British aviators bombarded air sheds near Sad-Ul-Babr as part of ongoing operations.
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Constantinople
Pglo- Fiench Tropra
Dordeles
Bompardeat
Xtate Teries
Art
Burnu
Marines Sail Launch From Colorado in Pacific Theaters
A fragmentary report from San Diego dated June 17 describes a large force aboard the flagship Colorado and a fleet operation in the Pacific. The text references a rapid fire battery and mashing guns with ammunition aboard, amid allied movements near Tebart Hey Mexico with American involvement noted.
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Colorado
Pacific
Tebart - Hey
Mexico
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