Eastland Disaster Drowns Hundreds on Chicago River
Chicago July 24 The steamship Eastland packed with about 2500 Western Electric employees capsized at the dock as passengers crowded one side. Rescue boats and divers worked amid rising death tolls with estimates from 700 to 1500 drowned and over 300 bodies recovered by 10 PM. Police officials signaled possible higher totals as inner compartments were searched.
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Chicago
Eastland
Western Electric ‘Company
Harry Pedersen
jDell ‘Fisher
David’ Jones
John FE. Trasger
Cook County
Westernlectric Company
Schuettler
T. S. Carter
Associated Press
Hesses
Tragic Eastland Disaster Toll Reveals 679 Dead
Chicago dispatch recounts the Eastland disaster with 679 known dead, 505 at a Reid, Murdock & company Red Cross station. Rescue efforts flood Chicago as divers, motorboats, and ambulances race to save survivors and recover bodies from the sunken steamer.
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Chicago
Welock
Red Cross
Reid, Murdock & Company
E. 3. Buchan
Mastland Disaster Drowns Thousands in Chicago River
Eye witnesses recount the Mastland steamer sinking near Clark Street bridge in Chicago. About 1000 to 3000 passengers from Western Electric were aboard when the hull listed and overturned in minutes. Captain Pedersen and crew describe a sudden list as hawsers snapped and the boat capsized. Survivors aided each other, cutting cabins to recover bodies.
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Chicago
The
Daily News
Mastland
Western’ Electric Company
Chicago’ River
L. D.O 'Gadory
Western Electric Company
Michigan City
Ind
Clark Street Bridge
Gadory
Catrin
Harry Pedersen
Benton Harbor
Mich
Albert Wycket
Final US note to Germany on submarine warfare 1916 policy
The note dated July 8 1916 is criticized as unsatisfactory for failing to align with accepted law and humanity. It references the principle that high seas are free and that merchant ships must be examined before seizure and that civilian lives must not be endangered unless the ship resists surrender. It notes disappointment that Germany feels exempt from these obligations regarding neutral vessels, and signals continuation on page 12.
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Germany
Foreign Office
Berlin
Gerard
Department of State
Washington, D. C
Ambassador Gerard
United States
Snay
United Statons
Great Britain
Federal probe of the Eastland disaster begun
Washington officials ordered the steamboat inspection service to investigate the Eastland disaster to determine construction or inspection defects. Federal inspectors may be sent from other points to support Chicago, with three officials present at the dock as the boat sank. Local and state authorities also opened investigations, signaling possible grand jury action.
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Ling
Sweet
Steamboat Inspection Service
Chicago
Eastland
Ira B. Mansfeld
William Nicholas
Marine Division
Cistoria Office
Robi. H. McCreary
Marine Bureau of the Customs Office
Federal Building
McCreary
Our Grave Warning to Germany
Washington July 24. The American note to Germany released last night states that inhumane acts against neutral rights are indefensible and would be a serious offense to sovereign nations. It asserts the U S will press for freedom of acts and warns German naval commanders that such violations against American citizens will be met with firm, deliberate action.
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Washington, D. C
Nota
Germany
United States
Imperial German Kovernment
Defense plans to be devised by President Wilson
Washington, July 24. Formal White House release says President Wilson will confer with Secretary Garrison and Secretary Daniels on a national defense program. He has asked war and navy heads for reports to formulate a practical plan and intends to act on them after returning to Washington. The note to Germany is expected to hasten war department and navy recommendations for Congress.
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Washington, D. C
White House
Wilson
Washington
Garrison
Danielson
War and Navy Departments
American Note Pen Ultimatum to London
London dispatch cites Westminster Gazette on America's new note to Germany. It calls the note a penultimate ultimatum and praises its firmness reasserting prior principles. The paper suggests Washington has information not available to belligerents about submarine warfare and adherence to accepted rules.
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London
President study on defense program hints at swift action
The article notes there is no fixed date for sending a national defense program to Congress but indicates the president aims to map comprehensive plans. The goal is to avoid delay if a special session is called.
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Congress
Delivery Mixup Notice For Late Paper Replacement
If the paper is not delivered by 6 o'clock due to cartier boy error or other cause please phone 3330 and a copy will be sent. If after 6 30 o'clock call 443.
Government Remarks on Actions Labeled Deliberately Unfriendly
In a formal statement the government warns that continued acts deemed deliberately unfriendly will be treated as hostile measures. Officials emphasize vigilance and possible retaliatory steps while urging restraint and adherence to stated policy.
Freedom of Seas Must Be Upheld by Berlin
In a July 24 note the United States warned Germany that submarine warfare must respect American citizens and ships. Washington says relations depend on Germany observing free seas principles and avoiding attacks on American merchants. It invites cooperation toward the shared goal of freedom of the seas, while warning of consequences for unlawful acts.
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Washington
United States
Germany
High Seas
Britain
Great Britain
Lusitansaa
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William Peterson
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Lomk
William Barrett
el Tovar
Broadisar
Havana
Westmnaster Gazette
America
Westminster Gazette
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