Lusitania Sinks After Torpedo Off Ireland Shores
The Cunard liner Lusitania torpedoed and sunk off the coast of Ireland near Kinsale. About 1,900 aboard, including 1,253 passengers, were aboard and details on survivors varied in cables from Liverpool. Reports place the disaster near the exit to St George's Channel with the ship sinking within minutes after the torpedo strike.
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New York
Cunard
Ireland
Kinsale
Carried
Meee
Cameronia
Cunard Line
Liverpool
London
Ieee Telegraph Company
Rts
Cunard Steamship Company
Lemae
Great Britain
Cork
St. George's Channel
England
Dow & Jones
Palacer
Lloyd's
Queens
Lusitania
Washington
Missing Noted Figures Linked to 7 Year Expedition
Justus Forman and Charles are named among missing persons connected to a British Arctic oceanographical expedition planned to chart the southern seas. Notables include East Orange importer Gerald A. Letts and Herman A. Meyers, with connections to Commander J. Foster Stackhouse and the Associated Press lineage via Herbert Stuart Stone.
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C. €. Hardwick
East Orange
Gerald A. Letts
Herman A. Meyers
Dr. Pearson
J. Foster Stackhouse
Herbert Stuart Stone
Associated Press
Stone
H. §. Stone & Co
Chap Book
House Beautiful
Victoria martial law after riot against German establishments
Victoria British Columbia May 10 martial law declared after a mob of four to five hundred attacked German premises in retaliation for the Lusitania sinking. They looted Deutscher Verein and Blanshard hotel causing $20,000 to $25,000 in damage to Leiser Co Moises Lenz and Lowenberg properties. Fire dept refused to help. mayor to investigate. military involvement questioned.
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Victoria
B. C
Lusitania
Deutscher Verein
Blanshard
Kaiserhoof
King George
Blanchard Hotel
Messrs. Simon Leiser & Co
Moses Lenz
Yates Street
Carl Lowenberg
Stewart
Denunciation of act likely shapes Wilson policy
Washington May 10 President Wilson weighs Lusitania disaster with a note of denunciation as inexcusable under law and humanity. Officials hint policy may stop short of breaking diplomatic ties, with cabinet to review ideas tomorrow and no immediate call for Congress. Some urge severance only after full reparation or apology.
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Washington
Wilson
Lusitania
White House
Germany
Congress
United States
United States Demands Rights Over Lusitania Sinking
The United States demands strict accounting for American lives lost in the Lusitania sinking and guarantees against repetition. A bold note to Germany outlines American rights in the war zone and warns of potential actions, with Wilson's course to be announced when proper.
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Washington
United States
Germany
United
Lansing
Roverniesot
White House
Wilson
Bregeratin
Great day for K C members and visitors in Williston
Sunday brought a large Wil liston Knights of Columbus class initiation in the Odd Fellows hall with a banquet in the Armory at nine. Speakers included Bishop Wehrle Father Raith and local dignitaries while Wm Gifford and John Hogan Jr were named candidates. Installation of officers is scheduled for Monday night.
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Williston Knights of Columbus
Odd Fellows Hall
Armory
Lodge
Nolidar
Thomas B. Murphy
Bishop Wehrle
Mr. Cahill
Bismarck
Father Raith
J. J. Coyle
J. A. Roell
Minot
F. J. Traynor
Pale Acre Gre
Wm. Gifford
John W. Hogan Jr
Williston
Onstad Orchestra
Odd Fellows All
Bishop Tyler Confirms Class in Episcopal Services
Bishop Tyler assisted by Rev. MacKenzie of Minot conducted Episcopal services yesterday and today. Five were confirmed at the evening service and one more admitted this morning. The bishop desires a local man but seeks a rectory for a lasting assignment. he and Rev. MacKenzie left for Minot today.
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Tyler
MacKenzie
Minot
View sinking in various lights
The New York Sun reports on Lusitania and Gulfight in neutral waters and questions whether North American lives lost fall under the US warning to Germany. The piece notes differing flags and neutral status amid war zone tensions.
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New York
New York Sun
Germany
Words of Praise for Williams COO
Dr Frank C English director of the university extension division has been speaking in western North Dakota visiting Williston and Williams county towns He praised the UND extension and rapid growth of Williston noting better schools and crops Williams county hosts open air band concert and Bishop Tyler reception with a talk at Brodrick home
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Frank C. English
University Extension Division
North Dakota
Newbore Consolidated School
Ramsey County
Williams County
Williston
University of North Dakota
English
Wiliston
Great battles in western zone prompt global war updates
London reports from May 12 describe major clashes from the Belgian coast to Arras as Belgian forces push forward near the border while French troops mount furious attacks to break German lines. German offensives press British forces as publication notes mixed minor gains and an uncertain outcome. Russia acknowledges another Galicia retreat amid contested Austrian and German reports. Gallipoli losses appear severe, with Turkish casualties cited as prompting fresh Turkish reinforcements from Smyrna. Italy’s course remains undecided and Pope Benedict reportedly fears a protracted peace. A local note recounts the Star troupe defeating Williston four to two in Bluegeer park with a lively display of American baseball.
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London
Arras
France
Galicia
Gallipoli
Athens
Smyrna
Italy
Pope Benedict
D Annunzio Horrified By Lusitania Sinking A World Reaction
Genoa May 10 Gabriele D Annunzio expresses horror at the Lusitania torpedoing saying Germany harms the civilized world and may provoke American involvement. Amsterdam and Stockholm papers denounce the act as illegal and inhuman, urging justice and restraint.
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Genoa
Italy
Gabriele* D'Annunzio
Lusitania
Germany
D'Annunzio
America
Copenhagen
Ekstriabladet
Opens Billiard Hall Rented To H V Smith and J F McQueen
Corbett and Williams rent the former pest office room to H V Smith and J F McQueen and plan a first class pool and billiard hall. They aim for top status in the country and have ordered new tables to complement existing ones. The room runs 112 feet long inside and offers ample space for events without crowding the front.
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Corbett and Williams
H. V.smith
J. F. McQueen
Mr. Smith
McQueen
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Elbertus
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Justus Forman
Charles
Newport News
Wiles
British Columbia
ACT OF Germany
K. C
Stoney Creek
Stoney Creek Will
Bertha Palmer
Chicago
Tis
Chicago Herald Iortally
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Buy-at-Hi
Sexton
H. R. Burke
Osksloosa, Ia
Times
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Episcopal Church
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Sinclare
Power House
Wm. Brodrick
Metzger Corner
Star
Bluegeer Park
Holland
Handelsblad
Ouray
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Stockholm
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Morgenbladt
Paris
Journal Des Debats
Louvain
Reims
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