President Wilson Breaks With Germany Over U Boat War
President Wilson declares the United States severs diplomatic relations with Germany over unrestricted submarine warfare. He orders passports for Count von Bernstorff and Gerard recalled, with German and American diplomatic interests turned to neutrals. The Congress is informed in a formal address as bipartisan applause greets the warning of possible war if American lives are endangered.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
Austria
Congress
Count von Bernstorff
Gerard
United States
Berlin
Spain
Switzerland
Paul Ritter
Lansing
White House
Capitol
War &Cent
Luecame
von Bernsforty
Precautionary Measures Taken in Washington Ahead of War
All precautionary steps by the military and government arms have been authorized and are under way. Little remains to be done unless actual war follows the break with Germany.
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Washington
Germany
Costa Rica Ex-President Flees to United States
Costa Rica's deposed leader Gonzalo Gonsalea reportedly boards a fruit steamer bound for the United States, dispatched by Costa Rican officials.
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Gonzalo
Costa Rica
Wuaelington
Alfredo Gonsalea
United States
Senate Backs Wilson on Germany Rift
The Senate approved President Wilson's severance of diplomatic relations with Germany by a 78 to 5 vote on February 7. It recalled Ambassador Gerard and handed German passports to the German ambassador, with support from both parties and five Republicans and Democrats voting against. Fourty-three Democrats and thirty-five Republicans supported the resolution.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
Germany
Gerard
Kirby
Arkansas
Vardaman
Mississippi
Grenna
North Dakota
Works
California
la Follette
Wisconsin
Congress
Berlin
United States
Bopp Aide Group to Stay in U S as Bernstorff Leaves
Franz Bopp German consul general at San Francisco and three aides will not be allowed to accompany Count von Bernstorff and the German consular representative on their departure from the United States. The officials named are Vice-Consul E H von Gchack George Wilhelm von Bricken and C C Crowley.
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Washington
Franz Bopp
San Francisco
E. H. von Gchack
George Wilhelm von Bricken
C. C. Crowley
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Four Frozen in Blizzard Near Vananda Montana
Mrs C W McConnell and three children died while trying to reach home during Saturday’s blizzard. The bodies were recovered on Wednesday. Local authorities reported the cold spell as the cause of death and confirmed the tragedy occurred near Vananda Montana.
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Vananda
Mont
C. W. McConnell
Ambassador Gerard Ordered to Quit Germany at Once
President directs Ambassador Gerard to leave Germany immediately. Dispatch reflects a sudden diplomatic move amid rising tensions between the two nations.
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Gerard
Germany
Funston Hails Pershing in Mexico Service Letter
Major General Funston praises the expeditionary force’s officers and men for their service in Mexico in a Wednesday letter to Major General John J. Pershing, sending high regard from San Antonio, Texas.
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San Antonio
Texas
Mexico
Orhn J. Pershing
Funston
Carranza Denies Telegram to German Emperor
Mexico City officials deny that provisional President Carranza sent congratulations to the German emperor via telegram on Wednesday night. The foreign office calls the assertion official misinformation and reiterates no such communication was sent.
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Mexico City
Carranza
Fifteen Ships Sunk In One Day In U-Boat Campaign
London reports a day of heavy losses as fifteen ships totaling 47,530 tons were sunk in the first day of Germany’s unrestricted submarine warfare. Seven British, five Norwegian, one Russian, one Swedish, and one Spanish vessel were sunk, with fears for passengers aboard the Port Adelaide. If the rate continues, monthly losses could reach around 1.5 million tons, far above Berlin estimates.
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London
Germany
England
Commonwealth and Dominion
Port Adelaide
Liverpool
Nation must mobilize food supply in war emergency
Urgent call issued by the National Agricultural society urges mobilization of the United States food supply in case of war. James Wilson of Iowa, former secretary of agriculture under McKinley Roosevelt and Taft, is president of the society.
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New York
National Agricultural Society
James Wilson
Iowa
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Steamer California Sunk Off Irish Coast
Washington reports the British liner California was torpedoed without warning off the Irish coast. Consul Frost at Queenstown cabled the state department that one American aboard was saved.
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Washington
Frost
Queenstown
California
Gerard to Be Held in Berlin Until Bernstorff Case Settled
Copenhagen reports that James W. Gerard the American ambassador to Germany will not be allowed to leave Berlin until the German government satisfies concerns over Count von Bernstorff.
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Copenhagen
James W. Gerard
Germany
Berlin
Count von Bernstorff
Bread Card System Starts in Netherlands
Bread cards began operation on Tuesday across the Netherlands. A central bread bureau will regulate and dispatch bread and flour through the commerce department.
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Netherlands
Washington
Commerce Department
Cautious Course Will Be Taken in World War Context
Washington reports President Wilson insists on a course fully justified by laws of nations and humanity. German rights must be protected and Americans urged to refrain from actions that could lead to war. Hope for Germany to modify submarine warfare faded as Berlin officials confirm no reversal. The shelling of Havestone vessels is not viewed as an overt act.
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Washington
United States
World Court of Public Opinion
Germany
Wilson
Berlin
Count Von Bernstorff Forced to Leave Washington
Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador to Washington has been handed his passports and ordered to depart the United States amid diplomatic tensions.
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Count von Bernstorff
Washington
Surveillance in New York Targets German Sympathizers
Washington ordered nationwide precautions leading to the detention and monitoring of hundreds in New York over the weekend due to suspected German sympathy. Authorities say the move is a precautionary measure.
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New York
Washington
Four Hamburg Liners Seized at Cristobal Harbor
Four Hamburg-American steamships were seized Saturday afternoon in Cristobal harbor by canal zone authorities. Night harbor traffic has been halted as the seizure disrupts canal operations.
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Panama
Cristobal Harbor
Canal Zone Euthor
Cristobal
Proof of overt act awaited before war move
Washington reports the United States still lacks official evidence of an overt act by Germany to justify President Wilson asking Congress for authority. The submarine campaign is in full swing and the torpedoing of the California is cited as a probable violation. Wilson plans further consultations at the White House with state, war and navy officials as he prepares for decisive action.
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Germany
United States
Washington
Wilson
Congress
California
White House
State
War
Navy
Lansing
Baker
Daniels
France Lends 1 500 000 Francs to Allies
Paris reports the chamber of deputies passed a bill authorizing the finance minister to lend 1 500 000 francs to the entente allies and friendly nations. This adds to 2 300 000 francs advanced under the December 29 1915 law. Deputy Emil Constant asked who were the friendly nations. the finance minister said the advances were made in common and the question should stay confidential.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Emil Constant
Villa bandits occupy Colonia Juarez and Dublan
Columbus New Mexico reports Villa bands under Balazar seized Colonia Juarez sixteen miles southwest of Colonia Dublan once headquarters of the American punitive expedition. Another Villa group led by Rodrigo and Silvestre Quevedo has also taken Colonia Dublan, with Mormon settlers remaining in both locations.
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Columbus, N. M
Balazar
Colonia Juarez
Colonia Dublan
Mexico
Rodrigo
Silvestre Quevedo
Cantrell shoots Friedman then kills himself at New York reception
In New York a ruse allowed Balle P. Cantrell, head of a raincoat firm, to enter the home of Sol Friedman during a reception. He fired five shots, wounding Friedman in the chest, then fatally killed himself.
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New York
Sol Friedman
Balle P. Cantrell
Friedman
Cantrell
Lost Children Born in U S Philadelphia
Investigation shows Mrs. Mary J. O Donnell and her three children aboard the steamer California lived in Philadelphia for eighteen years and the children were born there.
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Philadelphia
Mary J. O'Donnell
California
Emergency Peace federation calls for Washington mass meeting
At a special meeting of the Emergency Peace federation, held here Thursday, organizers decided to stage a mass meeting in Washington to demand a referendum before the declaration of war.
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New York
Emergency Peace Federation
Washington
Bolivia backs U S stance amid German crisis
Bolivian Foreign Minister announces that Bolivia fully supports the United States in the crisis with Germany, signaling a formal alignment with Washington's policy.
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Bolivia
United States
London
Germany
Peru Seeks Written Claim Over Lorton Sinking
The Peruvian government instructed its Berlin minister to file a formal claim with the German government after the Peruvian sailing vessel Lorton was torpedoed and sunk.
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Peru
Lima
Berlin
Lorton
Entente Welfare Seen at Risk Over Neutral Follow U S
In Petrograd Russian papers warn that allied welfare could be menaced if small neutral nations adopt President Wilson's proposal and imitate the United States guidance.
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Petrograd
Preal Jont Wilson
United States
American Troops Cross the Border Return to U S
Ten thousand seasoned soldiers from General Pershing's expedition returned to the United States February 5 after over ten months abroad. Camp officials in New Mexico report a large refugee presence with 3,000 encamped nearby and Red Cross appeals for aid. Twenty two Villa bandits are held in a guard camp as murder charges tied to the Columbus raid are prepared.
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Columbus
N. M
John J. Pershing
United States
Paso
Palomas Lakes
Mexico
American Red Cross
State Court of
New Mexico
Yankee Spirit Praised as War Debates Rise
Lord Northcliffe, owner of the Times and Daily Mail, lauds U S restraint and hopes America stays out of war while praising Allied support and the bravery of American troops in France. He notes strong faith in the American navy and soldiers if intervention becomes necessary.
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London
Lord Northcliffe
The
Times
Daily Mail
Germany
United States
America
Prussia
France
Brazil Stands With United States In Pan American Policy
In a leading editorial the Corcel de Manha asserts Brazil remains loyal to the United States, says President Wilson’s wartime actions expand the Monroe doctrine, and places Brazil with the North American republic in a shared pan-American destiny.
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Republic of North
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Corcelo de Manha
Wilson
America
United States
North
American Seaman Killed as Have Stone Is Sunk
Lloyds shipping agency reports the British steamer Have Stone of 1791 tons was sunk. The captain and four seamen were killed, including American seaman Richard Wallace of Baltimore who died in the shelling as boats left the sinking vessel.
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London
Havestone
Lloyds Shipping Agency
Richard Wallace
Baltimore
Dave Stone
Dye Works Explosion Blasts Bayer Factory Near Leverkusen
A German dispatch reports the Bayer company dye and medicine works at Leverkusen in Rhine province was blown up last week. The blast killed many and damaged two major streets, with travelers from Germany confirming the event near the Dutch border.
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Amsterdam
Mandeleblad
Zevenaar
Germany
Bayer Company
Leverkuzen
Rhine Province
Germans Rush to Seek American Citizenship in Boston
In Boston on Monday, amid strained ties with Germany, a surge of German citizens announced their intent to acquire American citizenship during a public fraternal court day.
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Boston
Germany
Citixens
Bankers Offer Services to Aid National Mobilization
Kansas City reports the American Bankers Association with 17 000 member banks offers services to assist in mobilizing the nation's finances and promote preparedness plans to President Wilson.
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Kansas City
American Bankers’ Association
Wilson
Relief committee suspends aid to widows and orphans
The American relief committee aiding German soldiers' widows and orphans suspends activities. George B. McClellan, former New York mayor, serves as chairman.
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New York
American Relief Committee
George B. McClellan
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