Army supply power shown by export figures
The United States mobilizes private industry to arm and equip the army and navy. 1916 exports to Europe far exceed domestic needs, with surging growth in weapons, ammunition, and related plants. Major expansions include Remington United Metal Cartridge at Bridgeport, Du Pont Powder at multiple sites, American Hardware, Westinghouse small arms, Lake Torpedo Boat submarines, and Bethlehem Steel capacity.
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United States
Great Britain
France
United Suatem
Department of Commerece
Europe
Remington Arms Company
United Metalie Cartridge Company
Bridgeport
Russia
du Pont Powder Company
Wilmington
Del
Haskell, Wayne
Pompton Lake
Patterson
N. d
Potomac
New Briain
Conn
Tie American Hardware Company
Westinghouse Company
Springfield
Chicopee
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
United States Navy
Submarine Boat Corporation
Old Electric Boat Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
Krupps
Essen
Department of Commerce
Relief Work of U S May Halts in WWII Era
The article describes the collapse of the U S relief apparatus as Germany and the United States sever relations. It notes the withdrawal of American diplomats from Germany and the transfer of duties to untrained forces while Belgian relief efforts continue. It highlights the plight of prisoners and the loss of American protection for millions in enemy-occupied areas.
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Belgium
Germany
United States
Germitan
Morocco
Bank Leader Declares No Crisis Seen in War Possibility
Frank A. Vanderlip president of the Nauopa City Bank of New York argues there is no reason to expect a crisis in domestic affairs even as war looms. He says money markets are in peak condition to handle any emergency.
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Frank A. Vanderlip
Nauopa City Bank of New York
Diplomatic Breaks Do Not Always Precede War
Across history diplomatic breakages did not always spark immediate conflict. Examples include Italy’s 1915 war declaration against Austria Hungary and Germany’s exit from Rome, the U S recall of ministers in 1809, and Austria’s 1867 withdrawal from Mexico with no immediate war or renewed relations for decades.
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Italy
Austria-Hungary
Rome
Prince Buelow
Berlin
Germany
Wawice
United States
Washington
Jackson
Lord Sackville-West
Tass
Maximilian
Mexico
Francis Joseph
Cubans to Aid United States in Time of Need
By treaty with the United States Cuba must, when asked by Washington, dispatch at least ten thousand troops for U S defense. Leading Cubans say this number underrepresents the island’s willingness to aid the United States.
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United States
Republic of Cuba
Washington
Teland
British Plot Against Lloyd George Poisoner Charged
Four persons including Mrs. Alice Wheeldon and her two daughters were arraigned in Derby on plotting to murder Premier Lloyd George and his aide in the war council. They deny charges claiming punishment for conscientious objection.
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Derby
England
Guildhall
Lloyd George
Arthur Henderson
War Council
Guild Hall
Minyer
Alice Wheeldon
Ann Wheeldon
Alfred George Mason
Frederick H. Smith
Germany vows safe passage for U.S. ships under submarine war
Washington reports Germany prepared to safeguard American lives and property on the high seas as new submarine warfare blocks coasts. Supplemental instructions to Ambassador von Bernstorff authorize clarifying safe passage for large American liners and transatlantic voyages.
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Washington
Germany
von Bernstorff
Cerny
Wall Collapse Injures Four In St Louis Fire Scene
A weakened wall fell during a fire injuring three firemen and a janitor. The blast damaged nearby buildings with about $500,000 in damage. A wife and two children narrowly escaped death as debris fell.
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St. Louis
Simmons and Wilson discuss war revenue plans
Senator Simmons, chairman of the finance committee, met with President Wilson to assess potential revenue sources if the United States enters hostilities with Germany. He recalled the 1898 bond authorization of 500 million dollars and expressed confidence Congress would act promptly if needed. The president urged no immediate steps, noting no current necessity to raise extra revenue.
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Washington
Simmons
Senate
Buanes Bommietee
Wilson
Germany
Congress
Guards Sent Home From Border Stations
San Antonio February 3. It was announced at General Munsion's headquarters that several state troops will start home before night. Indiana brigade headquarters and Second infantry at Llano Grande, Town brigade headquarters and Third infantry at Brownsville, and First North Carolina Infantry at El Paso.
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San Antonio
Tex
Carranza Declares Mexico Neutral Amid World War II Context
Mexico City report states General Carranza plans no dedication to Mexican neutrality in the event of war between the United States and Germany. A high government official announced the policy intent in early February.
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Carranza
Mexico City
United States
Germany
Congress Is Given Reasons For Our Break With Germany
President Wilson told Congress why the United States would sever diplomatic relations with Germany. He recalled Germanys note on May 4 1916 and the January 31 1917 ultimatum and stated the US would act to defend neutral rights and seamen if Germany continues unrestricted submarine warfare.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Germany
Lnst
Cross Channel
Sussex
United States
High Seas
Great Britain
Franece
Mediterranean
England
France
Iit
Berlin
Wfaet
America
Senate
Federation head warns Spain on shipping routes amid crisis
A Reuters dispatch from Madrid reports the federation of Mediterranean Ship Owners says Spanish ships trading with England France and Italy will be diverted. The federation president warns that the move could worsen the crisis for Canary Islands residents and other affected groups.
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London
Reuter
Madrid
Federation of Mediterranean
Engand
France
Italy
Vicae Seay
British urged to conserve food appeal to ration weekly
London reports a public appeal by the food ministry urging reduced consumption of bread to four pounds meat to two and a half pounds and sugar to three quarters of a pound per person per week. The food controller notes stock levels and likely needs shape the guidance.
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London
Food Ministry
Chicago Freezes Through Severe Cold Spell
Chicago endures a brutal cold snap with deeply subzero readings and gusty winds. Officials warn of dangerous conditions as residents bundle up and seek shelter from the record low temperatures.
Dutch Steamer Gamma Sunk Near Amsterdam
Lloyds reports the Dutch steamer Gamma, en route from New York to Amsterdam, has been sunk. Ten crew members of the British steamer Essenlite, sunk February 1, were drowned when the Essenlite went down.
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London
New York
Amsterdam
Lloyd’s
Fragmented OCR leads to unclear local notice
Incoherent text from a newspaper fragment shows garbled OCR with names, places, and dates unreadable. The readable parts suggest a brief public notice or item column but lack coherent facts to determine subject or outcome.
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