Appam Enters Hampton Roads Under German Flag
News reports the British liner Appam sailing into Hampton Roads under a German prize crew to deliver crews from captured British ships and to await US State Department decision on its status. The Mowe commerce raider remains at large after transferring crews from multiple vessels, including the Clan McTavish and others, with authorities unsure if Appam is a war prize or interned vessel.
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Appam Prize of War Mystery Delays Neutral Ruling
Washington reports no decision yet on whether the German commander aboard the British steamer Appam brought the ship to an American port as a prize of war or as a converted auxiliary cruiser. Passengers including British officials will be released. POWs cannot be held in a neutral country.
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Italian steamship Caserta arrives with naval guns aboard
Two 6 inch naval guns were mounted on the after deck of the Italian steamship Caserta arriving from Genoa and Naples. It is the fourth Italian steamer to carry mounted guns into New York in recent weeks. Guns were canvassed at quarantine during heavy rain. passengers said gunners were on duty earlier when weather was clear.
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Turkish forces encircled at Erzerum by German command
The Giornale d Italia reports Field Marshal von der Goltz now leads Turkish troops at Erzerum with 80 000 men besieged and limited provisions for two weeks. The Black Sea fleet backs Russian land operations and the Russian right wing advances toward Trebizond.
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Zeppelin Raid Averted Near Paris
A German airship was seen moving toward Paris last night at 9 45. Compiegne warned of the sighting and Paris authorities prepared alarm measures. The craft entered searchlight range but turned back and is believed to have abandoned any raid.
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Italian War Loan Reaches Two Billion Lire Subscriptions
Italian government reports subscriptions to the war loan total 2 000 000 000 lire today. Open since January 10, the lists will continue until February 10 and already meet the expected full subscription.
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Eleven Die in Zeppelin Raid Coverage Sparks Lapse
A London Zeppelin raid yesterday is linked to eleven deaths reported in England. The British censor had held back details, with five fatalities occurring in London streets and three victims identified as soldiers.
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Two Generals Assassinated in Montenegro
Paris telegraph reports the assassination of General Beciy and another Montenegrin general by patriots opposed to capitulation to Austria. Beciy had been tasked by a provisional Montenegrin government with negotiations for capitulation.
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Wilson Special Jobs Crowd In Grinnell Incident
President Wilson's special train backed slowly into a crowd of about 3,000 in Grinnell Iowa. Six children were knocked down and dragged under the wheels but were pulled to safety before the train passed.
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London Orders Nighttime Silence Of Clocks
London authorities and police order the discontinuation of chimes and hour strikes between sunset and sunrise as a precautionary measure.
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French Lose Ground Near Somme In Hand Grenade Battles
Berlin dispatch via London reports the army headquarters says French forces have lost more ground south of the Somme in hand grenade counters.
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London Denies Peace Rumor Amid War Tension
Official denial issued today rejects German-sourced reports that England plans to abandon its allies and seek direct peace with Germany. London state the rumor misrepresents British policy and emphasizes continued support for allied war aims.
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Philippine bill debate and naval station provision split
In Congress the Philippines bill debate showed party lines as the naval committee deferred action on the inner plate of the bill. A vote of fifty eight to forty four opposed eliminating a provision to keep a naval station in the islands. Adjourned at 4 65 p m until noon Wednesday.
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Italiang Repulse Infantry Attack Near Mt Rombon
British wrecks and naval events dominate a war update with Appam in Hampton Roads German prize crew aboard and American status undecided. Airship raids on Norfolk and surrounding towns kill fifty four and injure sixty seven as 220 bombs drop. Austro Italian front reports a single Italian counterattack near Mot Romou repulsed by French head grenades.
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Weather outlook for West and Virginia coast
Partly cloudy and colder Wednesday in West Virginia while Virginia sees a threatening outlook and colder conditions with Thursday fair and colder along the coast.
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Controversy Over Continental Army Plan Divides War Officials
Washington February 1. Secretary Garrison and the National Guard Association clash over a continental army versus organized militia. Guard leaders urge federalization and compensation for services, while Garrison warns such bills would undermine national safety and the militia system. Committee hearings invite guard plans into form of a bill amid broader federal control debates.
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Submarine K-5 Safe and Proceeding Toward Key West
A naval radio message from Captain Simpson of the Sterrett confirms submarine K-5 is safe and under its own power heading to Key West Florida. The report says at 3:35 am the K-5 was five miles southeast of Fowey Rock, moving south at ten knots with no casualties and no assistance required.
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Interstate Commerce Commission Orders Coal Rate Readjustment
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered readjustment of bituminous coal rates from Tennessee Virginia and West Virginia fields to southeast and Carolina points. It sets minimums and maximums including Pocahontas versus Coal Creek districts, caps at 1.85 per ton to Spartanburg and 1.40 to Lynchburg, with geographic constraints.
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Wilson Urges Peace Without Sacrificing U S Honor
President Wilson spoke to a full Des Moines Coliseum about preparedness and maintaining national honor. He warned that allowing breaches of international law could stain the flag and said the nation seeks peace but will defend its dignity against aggression.
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Union Mine Workers Adjourns For 1918 Conference Push
The United Mine Workers of America adjourned in Indianapolis to reconvene in 1918 as officers pursue written contract demands for about 400,000 miners. An interstate wage scale talks in Mobile aim to set baselines for western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois.
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