Wilson Pleased With Speaking Tour But Sets Pause
President Wilson, returning from a speaking trip on preparedness, remains pleased with results and may undertake another journey if the Lusitania negotiations or foreign issues allow. Advisors urge caution. a favorable Lusitania outcome could push a southern and western swing, with conferences planned and army navy bills pushed.
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Lansing
Word illegal stumbling block in Lusitania pact wording
Berlin and Washington debated a substitution to avoid admitting prohibition of submarine warfare. The foreign office would replace illegal with a phrase implying liability, while the rest of the document remained unchanged to quash U S contentions. Secretary Lansing received a brief dispatch from the ambassador.
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Foreign Office
United States
Lansing
Lan
Berlin notes signal change in submarine war policy
The article reports that officials view the submarine issue as a pivotal shift in naval warfare and international law. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing weigh Germany’s pledges and potential reparations as they assess next steps over several days, with diplomacy to be carefully analyzed for broader naval impact.
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Germany Refuses to Disavow Lusitania Sinking
Berlin reports that Germany will not admit the Lusitania sinking was illegal. AP notes the note to Ambassador von Bernstorff omits reformulation of regret and aims to satisfy Washington without admitting illegality. Alfred Zimmermann says concessions are exhausted and German policy will not acknowledge illegality of its submarine campaign.
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Associated Press
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Washington
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Oomerman
Germany sees no concession on Lusitania inquiry demand
The article reports Dr. Zimmerman arguing Germany cannot admit or concede to procedures that would remove the submarine weapon from its hands. He warns a breach with the United States is likely, though no major US-Germany conflict is desired. German papers comment on Wilson and new ambassador instructions as reserved and careful.
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Lusitania
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United States
Zimmerman
England
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Kreus Zeitung
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Vosstsche Zeitung
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Tageblatt
Cannons Thundering From Vosges to Seacoast
British official dispatches describe heavy artillery activity along the Western front from the Rivera Ancre and Somme to Ypres area with shelling of Elverdinghe and trenches. Austrian air raids target Durazzo and Aviona, with ships and ground batteries engaging, and pilots performing rescues amid heavy fire.
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Germans Yield in West Africa and Multiple Front Battles
London reports British official communication stating fifty eight deserters from German forces surrendered to the French at the end of January with more expected. Across Africa and Europe heavy fighting continues as Italian and Russian fronts detail repelled attacks, artillery volleys, and aerial activity amid retreats and advances near the Adriatic, Dniester, and Caucasus regions.
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U S Trade Growth With South America Reported
New York February 4 The foreign trade department of the National City bank reports 1815 records show U S trade with South America reaching 2330 000 000 in imports and 145 900 000 in exports totaling 465 000 000. This exceeds 1812 by about 82900 000.
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Paris Parliament Fire Claims Several Lives Disaster in Ottawa
Ottawa reports identify five parliamentary victims and describe a devastating fire that wrecked the Canadian parliament building. Officials plan a new structure as searchers comb debris for the missing, with a murder of inquiries and condolences from royal and governmental figures.
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la Plante Dominion Constante Des Jardiens
Alphonse Des Jardiens
Randolph Fanning
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Mmes Bray
Morin
Might
Quebec
Ottawa Parliament Fire Fallout and Arrests in Windsor
In Ottawa a parliament building fire triggers high level response while Windsor sees the arrest of a man claimed as Belgian musician on suspected involvement. Colonel Sherwood orders hold as Ottawa sends further instructions. Senate resolution denounces the fire as a deliberate crime against crocisation. Senator Gal linger objects to its consideration.
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Louvein
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Strong
wWusician
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Gallinge
Flames Ravage War Order Plant in Ottawa
Fire breaks out at Grant Holden Graham Limited wartime plant in Ottawa on February 6. Large stocks of tarpaulins woolen goods and military uniforms ignite as flames remain confined to a factory building awaiting containment.
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Grant Holden
Graham Limited
Jimmy Pappas Defeats Carl Fleming in Wichita Bout
Jimmy Pappas won a fast ten round decision over Carl Fleming at Falla Texas Wichita. In the thirteenth round the belt saved Fleming from a knockout, signaling Pappas as the stronger fighter in the match.
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Carl Fleming
Wichita
Falla Texas
Minh
Fleming
Mayor to Consider Defense Conference Speakers
New York February 4 telegrams from Mayor Mitchel request chiefs of executive to appoint delegates to a mayors conference on personal defense in St Louis on March 5 and 6 and to attend if possible. Cornelius Vanderbilt, chairman of the New York defense committee, will announce within days the speaker list for the St Louis conference.
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Mitchel
St Louis
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New York Defense Committee
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