United States Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Germany
President Wilson announces severance of diplomatic relations with Germany amid renewed submarine warfare. Passports issued for Count von Bernstorff and staff. German consuls in the United States to withdraw. The action follows a crisis with American lives and rights at stake, prompting Congress to consider further measures.
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President's Address Marks Break in Diplomacy
A historic joint session hears President outline breaking of diplomatic ties with Germany after a submarine warfare dispute. He recalls Sussex incidents, German assurances, and warns Congress that only an overt act will shift policy. Applause from Republicans and Democrats follows vow to protect American lives and seamen. Continued on Page 13, Column 8.
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Attempted sinking of Jones by torpedo boat
A hostile act is reported as an attempt to sink Jones. An American torpedo boat destroyer opened sea cocks during the incident, indicating an attack from a naval vessel.
Ships in harbor report U S torpedo boat danger
An attempt to scuttle the torpedo boat destroyer Jacob Jones at Philadelphia navy yard failed as sea cocks were found opened and the ship listed while being towed to a dock. All aboard were detained for questioning. Authorities seized Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prinz Eitel Friedrich and set a war footing at the yard as guard patrols tightened. Four steamers carrying munitions and valuable cargoes left for the war zone from the Delaware River port.
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Kronprinzen Cecelie Seized Liner Rendered Inoperable
Boston Feb 3 United States Marshal seized the Kronprinzen Cecelie on civil process. An official said the liner is crippled beyond early usefulness with boilers drained and fires at full, many engine valves mutilated or removed. Also four steamships in Cristobal harbor were seized by canal zone authorities. night traffic halted.
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World news and city items from the era page
A collage of items recalls rising tensions with Germany, acts of violence, court cases and local civic notes. Highlights include ship torpedo threats, militia actions, a murder or holdup trial, plus society notes, sport and advertising across a full page.
Congress Considers Authority to Seize Private Plants
Washington Feb 8 Secretary Daniels asked Congress to grant authority to commandeer private plants to speed naval vessel construction and ammunition production. The proposal, sent as an amendment to the annual naval bill, prompts debate on compensation and contract sanctity with lawmakers split on rapid warship completion and use of private yards.
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Treasury notes amendment aims for 500 million noninterest notes
Washington February 3 Senator Thom introduced an amendment to the House bill proposing 500 million noninterest bearing treasury notes to the nation in a state of naval and military preparedness. The amendment was read but not discussed. The notes would be payable to those the government bought munitions from, could be used to pay taxes and redeemable in 3335.
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Safeguard All Federal Posts as War Tensions Rise
Washington February measures to protect naval stations army posts and service property followed Germany severing diplomatic ties. President Wilson met with Baker and Daniels to discuss precautionary steps though no war policy was stated. White House grounds closed to visitors and naval yards limited to personnel. daily ship movement list suspended. Atlantic Fleet orders unchanged.
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Montana backs the President in wartime call
Governor Stew art declared Montana will stay loyal to President Wilson and support necessary actions to uphold the nation’s honor. In a later interview he said the state will go the full distance whether peace or war and will furnish its quota when the draft call comes.
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Embassy closes all German missions under Verard order
Washington reports Ambassador Verard orders the immediate closing of the embassy and all German consulates. All embassy staff attaches consuls and consular agents are to be withdrawn, signaling a more complete severance of relations than typical in such actions.
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New York Guard Ordered Out in Statewide Action
Governor Whitman directed the entire New York national guard and the naval militia to be mobilized after discussions with Maj. Gen. John F. O Ry an. O ry an ordered arsenals armories and water sheds guarded. Forshew to protect bridges. A military censorship was set at guard HQ and newspapers urged not to publish details of troop use.
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