Uncertain US policy on Germany looms from White House
President Wilson's course toward Germany's submarine warfare remains known to only a few closely trusted aides. Secretary Lansing and White House officials refuse comment as discussions with Berlin continue in secrecy. The cabinet and foreign relations committee await a formal move, with passports and diplomatic ties potential actions.
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White House
Lansing
Washington
Wilson
Gsen
Germany
Qinet
Vairs Committee of
Congress
Berlin
Count von Lernstorff
United States
Pital
Becme
Denyoy
State Department
Kensing
Europe
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
St. Louis
Hitchcock
E. M. House
New York
Polk
McAdoo
Harrison
Spannell Found Not Guilty in Alpine Wife Killing
In Alpine Texas last July Harry J Spannell was acquitted of murdering his wife Crystal Holland Spannell after a jury deliberation of under two hours in San Angelo. The trial followed an earlier murder charge involving Lieutenant Colonel M C Butler linked to the Alpine episode. Spannell will be released on $5000 bond and the case may resume in May.
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San Angelo
Tex
Harry J. Spannell
Aline
Crystal Holland Spannell
DuiBoise
Spannell
M. C. Butler
Alpine
Sixth
United States Cavalry
Paylor College
Waco
Crystal Holland
John Holland
Texas
Holland Hotel
Butler
Liners St Louis and Philadelphia Sailings Reported
American line ships St Louis and Philadelphia were sailing instructions pending. St Louis booked for Liverpool Saturday with U S citizens aboard and cargo per war risk rules. Philadelphia about 100 miles from Liverpool, Finland due to depart for New York, Kroonland had sailed from Liverpool.
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Philadelphia
Liverpool
New York
Kroonland
Finland
American Line
Larsing
State Department
P. A. S. Franklin
International Mercantile Marine
St. Louis
Franklin
Washington
Lansing
United States War Risk Bureau
Government
War Risk Bureau
German freighter Niebenfels sinks in Charleston harbor
Federal officers could not establish how the German freighter Niebenfels sank in Charleston harbor. Capt Klatthof refused to comment. First officer Lubken slept through the listing and said little. Collector Peters planned a full report after talks with A U S D A Waring. The Cecilia tug offered help but was declined. The ship settled to the bottom in about thirty feet of water.
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Charleston
S. C
Klatthof
J. Lubken
Fred
Peters
United States District
Waring
Treasury Department
Washington
Cecilia
Congress Deliberates as War Crisis Looms in 1917
Congress worked through the day to clear the congested calendar while the nation faces Germanys submarine warfare threat. Majority Leader Kitchin urged reconsecration of patriotism and unity, with Lodge warning against any action that could embarrass the President.
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Washington
Congress
Germany
Capitol
Wilson
Kitchin
Lodge
Cummins
White House
Foreign Relations Committee
Hitchcock
Senator Stone
St. Louis
Jefferson
United States
Day in Congress Sees Waterpower Debate and Passes Bills
Senate met at 11 a m to resume waterpower bill debate after McCumber and Lodge spoke on peace proposals. Fortifications and agricultural appropriation bills advanced. House passed Revenue bill 211 to 196 and immigration bill 285 to 106 over veto. session adjourned to Friday noon.
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Senate
McCumber
Lodge
House
Administration Revenue Bill Passed by House
Washington reports the administration revenue bill, drafted to meet budget needs, was approved by the House. The measure aims to fund government programs and address fiscal priorities through proposed tax and revenue changes. Further action in the Senate is anticipated.
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HOUSE
Washington
Administration Revenue
House Passes War Revenue Bill To Raise 248000
The measure cleared the house by 211 to 11 and moves to the senate. It aims to fund extraordinary military and naval costs through higher inheritance taxes an eight percent tax on income of partnerships and corporations above five thousand dollars and eight percent on profits of investments. The bill also authorizes up to 100 million dollars in bonds for Danish West Indies purchase Alaska railroad funding and other permanent investments.
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Treasury
House
Senate
Hughes Praises Patriotism at Brown Alumni Dinner
Charles J. Hughes, guest of honor at the New York Brown University alumni dinner, urged loyal Americans to back the administration in this solemn hour without partisanship. The crowd rose and sang the Star Spangled Banner.
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Hughes
New York
Charles J. Hughes
Brown University
Contradictory Testimony in Leik Inquiry Rocks Hearing
The congressional teak inquiry heard conflicting testimony over whether F A Connolly sent his forecast of the president’s peace note over a private wire to KE F Hutton & Co or by another route. Joseph W Becker, Hutton’s Washington wire operator, testified no such message arrived. The dispute prompted continued hearings despite earlier plans to end them.
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New York
Congressional Committee
Easlier
Washington
F. A. Connelly
R. W. Bolling
Wilson
F. Hutton & Co
Connolly
Joseph W. Becker
Hutton
Washington Wire
Becker
Little Front Action as News Focuses on Submarine Campaign
War brief notes unrest over Germanys submarine campaign with Lloyds reporting eight ships sunk, possibly prior to new orders. Frontline activity limited to small reconnoiters and artillery duels. Russian advances near Kalzem southwest of Riga and repulsed Austro German assaults east of Jacobeni near the Roumanian frontier. Minor actions noted around the Narayavka river in Galicia and Turkish gains over Russians in northwest Persia. Reconnoitering engagements continue near Kut el Amara.
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Germany
Lloyd's
Petrograd
Kalzem
Riga
Jacobeni
Roumanian
Narayavka River
Galicia
Persia
Berlin
Kut-el-Aniara
European War News From Washington and Italian Front
Reports indicate European focus on Washington with heavy bombardment ongoing. In Austro Italian theater Austrian forces pounded near Lake Garda and in the Gorizia region and on the Corso plateau. A wireless report about the German steamer Willehad being activated for the Deutschland crew prompted a U S inquiry at New London, but no evidence supported the claim.
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Lake Garda
Gorizia Zone
Corso
Baltimore Ships Sail Amid Unconfirmed German Policy
Five steamers left Baltimore for entente ports before Germany announced a new submarine policy. At the port over fifty steamers were loading or ready to sail to European destinations. No customs orders were given to hold up shipping.
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Entente
Virginia Capes
Germany
Customs House
Convicts Strike at Parker Mines Near Birmingham
Montgomery report says 387 convicts at the Parker mines twenty miles from Birmingham refused to work early this morning. The state recently installed new coal scales and made other changes while an investigation is begun.
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Montgomery
Ala
Birmingham
Spain Talks With U.S. Ambassador Over German War Note
Madrid reports a midnight meeting between Spain's foreign minister and Joseph P. Willard the American ambassador on the new neutral state situation caused by Germany's note on unrestricted submarine warfare.
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Cenfer
Madrid
Spain
Joseph BK. ‘Willard
Mrs Ethel Byrne Pardoned From Blackwell's Island
Mrs Ethel Byrne who has served thirty three days of a sentence in the penitentiary on Blackwell's Island for spreading birth control propaganda was pardoned tonight.
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Ethel Bryne
New York
Ethel Byrne
Blackwell's Island
Legislature Pauses Work as Session Breaks Until Monday
West Virginia lawmakers suspend operations until Monday. The senate advances to third reading on a joint resolution to amend constitutional section on taxation, aiming to allow uniform rates for property and business rights. Railroads debate semi monthly pay and a committee-backed regulation escapes opposition. Senator Hawley seeks bonds for counties and municipalities for public works. The McAloy Harvey prohibition bill outlines penalties from 100 to 500 dollars and possible jail time.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Senate
Senate Committee On Railroads
W. P. Hawley
Bluefield
McAloy‘Harvey
Question of US War Involvement Deciding Moment
The article notes the debate over whether the United States will be drawn into the war has reached a pivotal decision point. Key figures and events shaping the direction are highlighted, with emphasis on the evolving stance of policymakers and public sentiment.
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United States
United States policy watch as war enters new phase
London reports intense European focus on Washington policy as the Lusitania sinking shadows loom. Britain and neutral countries seek United States stance on unrestricted submarine warfare and potential entry into the war, while London papers debate implications and possible moves by Germany and the Allies. In Washington, General Hugh L. Scott testifies on universal training and mobilization as part of army reform.
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Great Britain
Europe
Washington
United Sts
Spain
Kollane
United States
Spe
Lusitania
America
Lincoln
Morning Post
Wilson
Gen
Khan
Scott
Hugh L. Scott
Army
Senate Universal Training
National Guard
Militia Bureau
Leonard Wood
Denmark Faces Cabinet Talk Over German Submarine Threat
London dispatch reports Copenhagen officials held a cabinet meeting to discuss the German submarine issue and its probable impact on Denmark.
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Denmark
London
Copenhagen
Exchange
Telory Company
German Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Stuns Madrid
London reports a sensational Madrid reaction as Reuters dispatches announce Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare. The disclosure shocks observers and inflames tensions across Europe.
Spain Debates German Sub Warfare at Cabinet
London reports a Reuters dispatch from Madrid says Spain's cabinet held a special meeting to discuss Germanys declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare.
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Spain
London
Madrid
Reuter
Dutch Steamer Sunk in North Sea
Lloyds reports the Dutch steamer Epsilon of 3,211 tons has been sunk. The crew was landed.
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London
Lloyd’s
Epsilon
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