Big increases to national defense budget debated in Congress
The House moved to complete the naval bill with an extra 15 million dollars for defense, including 5 million for merchant navy ammunition and 2 million for anti aircraft guns. Senate action focused on penalties for threats to the president and submarines expansion, with a looming vote on the Germany break.
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Washington
National Defense
Congress
Germany
House
Senate
United States
Stone
Military Committee
Baker
Army General Staff
Army
National Guard
Department of Justice
Wilson
House Judiciary Committee
Senate Committee
Overman
Federal Marine War Risk Bureau
Naval Arm of Defense
Navy Department
Naval Service
Daniels
Republican Leader Warns On Future Military Funding
Republican leader Mann says tomorrow may bring trouble and argues the current recommendation is insufficient for any potential conflict, urging greater funding.
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Mann
Consul Frost Reports Kavestone Sinking and Seaman's Death
Official dispatch from Consul Frost at Queenstown confirms the sinking of the provisional British collier Kavestone by German submarine shellfire near Fastnet on February 4. An American seaman from Baltimore, Richard Wallace, an able seaman, was killed during the shelling of the boat after leaving the ship. Details remain forthcoming.
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Washington
State Department
Frost
Queenstown
Eavestone
Fastnet
Richard ‘Wallace
Baltimore
United States
Germany
Railroad chiefs to present facts to arbitration board
Chicago Feb 6 George Hannouer general manager of the Indiana Border Belt railroad and head of a conference committee said another meeting will be held tomorrow with Vice President James Murdock of the switchmen's union and yardmen committee. Eighteen roads would be affected and the case will be laid before the federal board of arbitration to avoid a break with the men amid a coal shortage.
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Chicago
George Hannouer
Indiana Warrior Belt Railroad
James Murdock
Switchmen's Union
Federal Board of Arbitration
Republicans Fight Grayson Nomination in Senate Debate
Republicans opposing the confirmation of Dr. Cary T. Grayson naval aide and physician to President Wilson kept the Senate in talk for over four hours in Washington on February 6 and again barred a vote.
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Washington
Cary T. Grayson
Wilson
Senate
Submarine Warfare Escalates as Neutrals and Belligerents Sink
Reports say fifteen vessels, seven neutrals and eight belligerents totaling 46,736 tons, were sunk or torpedoed. Port Adelaide passenger ship among those sunk, 96 rescued. British gains at Grandcourt trench, Galician maneuvers, and Kut el Amara activity noted with varying outcomes.
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Port Adelaide
Grandecourt
Papaume
France
London
Galicia
Kiselin
Brody
Petrograd
Roumania
Cerna River
Struma
Constantinople
Kut-el- Amara
Engine Entirely Useless Excerpt From Hamburg Machinery
Engine examination in Seattle reveals that the Hamburg plant's machinery is found to be entirely useless. Officials report defects in design and assembly, hindering production and raising concerns about the project’s viability.
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Seattle
Wash
Hamburg
German U boat threat looms as Wilson Cabinet weighs action
The article reports on heightened fears of U S entry into World War I amid submarine warfare. It details German actions, neutral reactions, and President Wilson's cabinet deliberations, including plans to bolster defenses and enforce espionage laws. It notes mass naturalization in New York and diplomatic positions of Entente allies.
Chamberlain warns Germany intends to starve Britain
Arthur Neville Chamberlain, head of the British National Service, declares after Count von Bernstorff receives his passports that Germany will starve Britain and that Britain must strike a decisive blow to defeat the enemy and force a reckoning.
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London
Arthur Neville Chamberlain
British National Service
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
Kronprinzessin Cecilie Rendered Useless By Engine Disablement
The Kronprinzessin Cecilie, a German refugee steamer built for $4.5 million, has engines disabled and unusable for months. Captain J B Coyle of the US Coast Guard Cutter Service reports two high pressure engine cylinders destroyed.
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Saxonia
Boston
Kronprinzessin
Cecilie
J. B. Coyle
United States Coast Guard
Iron Cross Awarded Bernstorff by German Emperor
Amsterdam dispatch reports Count von Bernstorff, former German ambassador to the United States, has received the Iron cross with the white ribbon from the German emperor. The decoration, given to civilians for wartime services, was announced by German headquarters as cited.
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London
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Munitions Still Move From New York Despite Blockade
New York February 6 cargo manifests show five vessels sailing from the port to Europe carrying contraband war goods. The German blockade declaration has not slowed the transport of munitions from the United States to Britain and France.
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New York
United States
Britain
France
Europe
New York Advances Military Training And Suffrage Mobilization
New York officials announce large scale military training for thousands of boys aged sixteen to eighteen and enrollment of a half million women suffragists in support of national defense as part of the state's broad preparedness program for potential hostilities.
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New York
National Defense
New York State
Germans Release 64 American Prisoners Cables State Dept
Washington reports the state department received delayed dispatch from ambassador Gerard confirming Germany has released sixty four Americans who were held for taking pay aboard British armed merchantmen captured by a German sea raider.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
Gerard
Steamship machinery crippled in German mercantile fleet
Machinery of smaller steamships in Germanys mercantile fleet was crippled as vessels were moored to piers at Hoboken New Jersey and at 125th street on the North River Manhattan authorities said tonight.
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New York
Germany
Hoboken
N. J
125Th Street
North River
Manhattan
Department Heads Outline Preparations for Any Eventuality
Government stance remains waiting with no changes. The next US step, if needed, will be taken without communicating with Germany. Earnest consideration is given to protecting American merchant ships traveling through the blockade zone.
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State Department
Department
United
Germany
Ambassador Ger Ard Leaves Berlin for Switzerland
Central News reports Ambassador Ger Ard departed Berlin today and is expected in Switzerland this evening. No official confirmation yet.
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London
The
Central News
Gerard
Berlin
Switzerland
New Hampshire Legislature Endorses Wilson on Germany
Concord reports the New Hampshire legislature adopted a resolution endorsing President Wilson for severing diplomatic relations with Germany. The action signals broad political support within the state for the U S position.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Wilson
Germany
Illinois Legislature Backs Wilson in War Crisis
The Illinois legislature adopted a resolution pledging support to President Wilson in the event of war with Germany. The action was taken on February 6 in Springfield.
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Wilson
Springfield
Illinois
Germany
Ambassador Gerard barred from leaving Berlin
Official statement says James W. Gerard the American ambassador to Germany will not be allowed to depart Berlin until the German government is assured on the treatment of Count von Dernstorff, the retiring German ambassador at Washington, by the American government.
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Llear
Penfield
Vienna
Austria
Copenhagen
London
James W. Gerard
Germany
Berlin
Count von Dernstorff
Washington
Wilson Holds Cabinet Meeting on War Readiness
Washington reports say President Wilson and his advisers discussed all aspects of potential U.S. entry into war with Germany at a cabinet meeting. The session reviewed submarine campaign impacts and each department’s preparations should war come. Some attention noted to Zimmermann Berlin interview comments.
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Keb. G
United States
Germany
Wilson
America
Zimmermann
Berlin
In West Virginia Hatfield Signs Inauguration Bill
Governor Hatfield did not sign a 2.5 million appropriation for Cornwell's inauguration. the bill became law without his signature. A Virginia debt hearing is set for Tuesday at 7:50 pm in the capitol with lawmakers and others expected to speak. Senate referral of appointment measures is noted and Princeton charter legislation moves toward final approval.
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Charleston
W. Va
Hatfield
House
Senate
John J. Cornwell
Hall
Capitol
Montgomery
Princeton
Congress urged to amend shipping law for wartime control
Secretary McAdoo and William Denman pressed Congress to amend the federal shipping law to allow the shipping board to commandeer ships under construction and privately owned American vessels in emergencies. The plan was endorsed by Senators Fletcher Simmons Ransdell and Rep Alexander after a wartime crisis meeting, with Fletcher to introduce proposals promptly.
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Shipping Board
United States
McAdoo
William Denman
Fletcher, Simmons and Ransdell
Commerce Committee
Alexander
Entente diplomats hope United States stays out of war
Washington reports that Entente diplomats fear Germany may induce U.S. entry to cut off supplies. They commend U.S. plans for possible war but warn military readiness could delay sending forces for a year. Emphasis lies on safeguarding trade routes and Caribbean access amid possible submarine campaigns.
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Hntente
Germany
United States
America
Washington
Entente
Europe
Entente Cire
Caribbean
Tampico
Diplomatic Break Between United States and Germany Shocks Markets
Berlin february six the diplomatic breach between the United States and Germany surprised the bourse yet did not trigger a panic.
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Berlin
United States
Germany
Preparatory Steps Under Way as War Crisis Looms
Washington reports rapid mobilization prep as war with Germany risks escalate. Navy and army seek powers from the impending appropriation bill to fund rapid vessel construction and expanded naval and radio controls. Authorities discuss medical standardization boards and a national defense radio service.
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Germany
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Navy
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Fime
Daniels
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Army
Baker
Gifford
Council
National Research Committee
Quartermasters’ Department
Passenger Ship Sunk Off Port Adelaide
Lloyds reports the British steamship Port Adelaide carrying passengers has sunk near Port Adelaide. Ninety six passengers and crew have been rescued from the sea.
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Lloyd’s
Port Adelaide
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