War plans widen as Wilson visits Daniels and Baker
Washington February reports show President Wilson visiting key offices to discuss naval appropriation amendments that would empower him to take over private shipyards and munitions works in war time. Congress moves to pave the way for unknown wartime measures amid ongoing mobilization talks and committee activity.
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Washington
War and Navy Department
Wilson
White House
Daniels
Baker
House
Army
War Department
National Guard
Border Service
War and
Navy Departments
Daker
Congress
Germany
United States
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Stone
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Department of Justice
House Military Committee
Senator Overman
Ressal Fort
Navy Yard
National Defense
Men of German Blood Ask To Teach Cadet Marksmanship
The Hoboken Independence Schweutsen corps, comprised of men of German blood, asked the Hoboken board of education to permit them to instruct 1,500 public school cadet corps students in shooting as an act of loyalty to the United States during wartime.
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Hoboken
N. J
Dan
Schweutsen
United States
Board of Education
Mann Opposes $200,000 Census Bill on Marriage and Divorce
Republican leader Mann in Washington denounced a house floor measure for a $200,000 census project on marriage and divorce statistics. He warned that large future appropriations are likely and urged limiting federal spending.
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Mann
Washington
House
East Liverpool Officials Seize Coal for Relief
Mayor W. F. Orr accompanied by police seized four carloads of coal in the yards of the Cleveland and Pittsburg railway. The coal will be distributed among the poor to ease the coal shortage affecting the city and region.
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East Liverpool
Ohio
W. F. Orr
Cleveland and Pittsburg
American crewman killed as British steamer Wavestone attacked
Washington reports grave concern remains steady as London dispatches claim an American aboard the Wavestone was killed by German submarine shells. Officials doubt this signals an overt act of war, believing the ship may have been firing upon or attempting to escape before sailors were killed when abandoning the vessel. The Wavestone sailed from Norfolk after loading lumber at Galveston on December 25.
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Washington
Germany
London
Wavestone
Mavestone
State Department
Eavestone
Newport News
Galveston
Kentucky Distillers Place Plants at War Service
Louisville telegram from J B Wathen Jr president of the Kentucky Distillers and Wholesale Liquor Dealers Association informs the secretary of war that all distilling plants in Kentucky are placed at the disposal of the United States for producing alcohol to be used in munitions.
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Louisville
Kentucky
United States
J. B. Wathen, Jr
Kentucky Distillers and Wholesale Liquor Dealers’ Association
Fronts show limited fighting amid wider European war
Reports say fighting continues on European fronts with minor engagements in Riga near Kaln zem and Friedrichstadt while French and British lines report small trench skirmishes. British forces on 650 yard front seize Turkish positions near Kut el Amara and contend with Ottoman losses as British guns control Hai river mouth opposite Kut. The U S Germany tension grows over an American citizen reportedly killed by a German submarine as other vessels, Isle of Arran and Hurstwood, are torpedoed and Garnet Hall sunk with five fatalities on Hurstwood. There is Danish steam- trade disruption noted.
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Riga
Kalnzem
Friedrichstadt
Petrograd
France
Hai
Tigris
Kut el-Amara
Hai River
Kut
British War Office
United States
Germany
Isle of Arran
Hurstwood
End of War Seen After America's Decisive Step
President Wilson's action against Germany sparks a diplomatic break with Austria and calls for neutrality talks. The United States moves to safeguard shipyards, ships, and munitions. Count von Bernstorff and officials prepare to depart, while Congress gears up to endorse the break with Germany.
Plan for War Service by Women Outlined in Washington
Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt president of the National Woman's Suffrage Association calls the executive council to meet in Washington February 25. The council includes 100 members from all states to outline a plan of definite war service by women.
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Washington
Carrie Chapman Catt
National Woman's Suffrage Association
Executive Council of
The
Association
Marconi Company Offers Full Help in Emergency to Wilson
Edward J. Nay, vice president and general manager of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America, telegrams President Wilson that the company will place its entire organization at the government’s disposal in case of an emergency.
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New York
Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America
Wilson
Edward J. Nay
Comptroller Williams Reports Strong US Finances
Washington, Feb. 5. Comptroller of the Currency Williams says the United States is intrenched financially and well prepared for any military expansion. The annual report cites global debt to the U.S. and outlines proposed laws to curb false bank statements, make bank burglary a federal crime, cap bank investment in own buildings, and allow bond sales after liquidation.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Comptroller
Wilson warns on Germany decree and American rights
President Wilson declares the United States will act only if justified by humanity and urges readiness for war if required while awaiting Germany's decree effects on American rights. The speech signals a firm stance and unity among officials amid international tension.
End of War in Sight Says President of Duma
Michael V. Rodzianko, president of the Duma, told the Associated Press in Petrograd that the end of the war is in sight. He said America’s decisive step could lead to a declaration of war on Germany and isolate Germany and its allies, potentially ending the war.
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America
Oays
DUMA
Petrograd
London
Michael V. Rodzianko
Associated Press
MeDuna
Germany
Helland
United States
Wilson aims for legally justified action before world opinion
Washington reports President Wilson will not act for expediency and vows to protect German rights in the United States under law. Officials await clear effects of Germanys unrestricted submarine warfare declaration while Austria’s role remains unsettled and rupture with Vienna seems likely. The shelling of Kavestone and the death of an American seaman are to be investigated before marking them as factors in the crisis.
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Lars
Belgian Relief Committee
Germany
Wilson
Congress
Austria
Berlin
Manila
Philippine
Washington
United States
World Court of Public Opinion
Kavestone
State Department
German Press Regrets Wreck of Old Friendship
Berlin reports on February 5 show morning papers treating the U S Germany diplomatic rupture with gravity yet avoiding insult. They say war likely soon as U S to declare, justify submarine policy, and note Germany risked life interests for security.
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Germany
Berlin
United States
Wilson
Entente
England
Pershing's Men Return: Physically Fit After Mexico Campaign
Columbus New Mexico February 6 The 10 000 soldiers of Pershing s Punitive Expedition return from ten months in Mexico and discuss submarine warfare while the men display fitness in a parade. Tomorrow they resume marching to border stations as 3000 Mexican refugees encamp nearby. Red Cross aid is sought to feed them in a prison camp where twenty two Villa bandits are held. murder charges related to the Columbus raid will be filed in state courts.
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Columbus
N. M
United States
Mexico
Pershing
Republic
American Red Cross
Shackleton Survivors Rescued By Aurora Relief
Seven Shackleton expedition survivors stranded on Elephant Island were rescued by the relief steamer Aurora. The Aurora arrived at Cape Javans January 10. Captain McIntosh and two other crew members perished during the ordeal.
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Shackleton
Wellington
N. Z
Shackleton Antarctic Expedition
Elephant Island
Aurora
Cape Javans
McIntosh
Roosevelt Jr Commissioned Major in Infantry Reserve
President Wilson signed Theodore Roosevelt Jr. as a major in the infantry officers reserve corps. Roosevelt had been a member of the Plattsburg Training Camp.
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Teddy Junior
Washington
Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Mr. Roosevelt
Plattsburg
West Virginia Legislature Endorses Wilson German Policy
Charleston West Virginia February 6 The legislature adopted a resolution deploring the international crisis and expressing hearty approval of President Wilson and Washingtons actions in severing diplomatic relations with Imperial Germany after its January 31 note. Senator Coulter introduced two senate bills on banks corporations and negotiable instruments. The house debated the dog license bill. many measures were reported adversely and fifteen moved to first reading, making the calendar a stuffed week.
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Charleston
W. V
Wilson
West Virginia
Department For State
Washington
C. C. Coulter
Senate
House
Charities Launch Bluefield Winter Relief Drive
Bluefield faced severe cold as the Associated Charities and Salvation Army mobilize a funds drive to relieve destitute families. They report half of needs unmet, coal and food distribution continuing, and warn of potential suspension of work without public contributions.
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Bluefield
Associated Charities
Salvation Army
Association Charities
Salvation Army Corps
Market fever grips New York on war brides listing
Traders in New York bought heavily of well known war brides and related issues on the stock exchange under the belief that rupture with Germany would create broad demand for supplies. Overall market rise was broad but uneven with some favored issues advancing little and others under pressure.
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New York
Germany
Stock Exchange
Feverish Naval Activity Signals War Readiness
A Philadelphia squad of eight marines with a corporal from the navy yard left for Tuckerton New Jersey to guard the German wireless plant. The Atlantic reserve fleet at the navy yard began wartime preparations after orders from Secretary Daniels to bring ships to a war footing and repair as needed under Admiral Hood. Gerard seeks German passports after meeting with Dr Alfred Zimmerman in London.
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Philadelphia Navy Yard
Tuckerton
N. J
Atlantic Reserve Fleet
Navy Yard
Daniels
Admiral Hood
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