Germany regrets compelled measures over Ambassador Gerard
The Berlin Bonn news cites Dr. William von Stumm saying Germany regrets being compelled to take measures against Ambassador Gerard. He claims the United States blocked Bernstorff from telegraphing passports, and Germany learned of passports only from Switzerland. Officials expect the incident to close once Gerard and other Americans depart Germany.
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London
William von Stvrumm
Amsterdam
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
von Stumm
Dr. von Stumm
Great Britain
Washington
Baron von Stumm
Berlin
Gerard
Belgian Relief Commission
Copenhagen
Associated Press
Sharp shrinkage in resources of banks
Nationwide bank resources fell sharply with national banks in major cities showing large declines while smaller cities posted gains. The comptroller of currency report covering December 27 shows New York banks down 200 million, Chicago minus 15 million, Philadelphia minus 22 million, Boston minus 15 million, San Francisco minus 7 million, St. Louis minus 5 million, Louisville up 5 million, with Des Moines and Salt Lake City continuing to show mixed results.
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Washington
Comptroller of Currency
New York City
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
San Francisco
St. Louis
Louisville
Des Moines
Salt Lake City
Regional and state bank gains and a Portuguese naval action
The report notes across many states a bank deposit increase ranging from about four to twenty million dollars with Pennsylvania leading at twenty million and other states following. A separate dispatch from Rio de Janeiro cites cannon fire near Fernando de Noronha island between 2 and 6 am, with flashes seen as if large naval guns fired, and a report to the Brazilian admiralty.
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Brazil
Pernambuco
Diario
Fernando de Norohna
Admiralty
Chile Holds Line on Germany Ties
Chile will not sever diplomatic relations with Germany now. Santiago reports the government sent a communication to Washington aligning with the U S stance while maintaining neutrality for the present.
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Santiago
Germany
Wilson
Washington
United States
German envoy confirms Von Bernstorff to sail Monday
Berlin reports the Spanish ambassador informed the government that Count von Bernstorff will sail for Halifax on Monday. The public had awaited Ambassador Gerard departure news, and the expectation grows that he will leave Berlin soon.
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Berlin
London
Count von Bernstorff
Halifax
Gerard
Sheen
Oil Steamers Not to Sail
Philadelphia February 9 officers of large oil concerns say ships of American register will stay off trans Atlantic service for now. None wants to risk provoking war or endangering their vessels by sailing to European ports.
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Philadelphia
Dr William Mabon Dies In New York From Pneumonia
Dr William Mabon chief alienist for New York State and superintendent of the Manhattan State Hospital for the Insane since 1906 died in New York today of pneumonia. He was among the nation's best known alienists and headed the state’s team in the Thaw case.
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William Mabon
New York
Manhattan States Hospital For the
Brazil Protest Sends Note to Vienna in Tandem with Berlin
Brazil informed its government has forwarded a protest to Vienna identical to the one sent to Berlin over Germany and Austria Hungary submarine warfare. The note reflects a unified stance on wartime conduct as of February 9 from Rio de Janeiro.
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Brazil
Berlin
Rio Janeiro
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Vienna
Germany grants 48 hour delay for neutral ships
Paris reports via Madrid dispatch that the German government has announced another forty eight hour extension allowing neutral vessels at sea to reach neutral ports. The measure extends the window for ships to seek safe harbor amid ongoing tensions.
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Paris
Madrid
Petit Journal
British steamer Hanna Larsen sunk by submarine
The British steam ship Hanna Larsen of 1810 tons gross was sunk by a submarine near London on February 9. The captain and chief engineer were taken prisoner while the rest of the crew were landed.
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London
Hanna Larsen
Stock exchange records of congress members to be examined
The leak inquiry committee will review stock accounts of members of Congress after a Washington broker testified that certain representatives traded through him. Each member’s account will be privately inspected, and any use of official information will trigger a public investigation. Supplemental records will be gathered in New York.
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Washington
Stock Exchange
Congress
New York
George BB. Chipman
Brokers Testify on Congressional Accounts and War Policy
A New York broker testified most accounts tied to investments not speculation and denied any senators traded through him during the December week. Other brokers were questioned as congressmen’s accounts were subpoenaed, with future committee steps hinging on findings and possible extension of inquiry.
U S Plans To Use Force If Needed For Safety At Sea
Cabinet members signaled that President Wilson will seek authority to protect American seamen and rights, not a declaration of war, if Germany compels action. Convoying and arming merchant ships are under consideration as the U S moves to defend neutral shipping amid German ruthlessness.
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Congress
Washington
United States
Wilson
George Washington
McAdoo
Council For National Defense
War Department
Europe
State Department
Gerard
Prussia
West Virginia House and Senate Hit Key Bills
In Charleston on February 9 the West Virginia legislature heard wide comment on a Senate bill requiring physical and military training in public schools and high school military training. The Senate also advanced measures on election certification and higher salaries for the governor and Supreme Court of Appeals. House bills cover Lincoln County road levy and other school matters.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Senate
Carter
Judiciary Committee
United States
Supreme Court of Appeals
Wirt County
House
Lincoln County
Harrison County
London report on California sinking lists no American-born children
There is no confirmation that any children who died in the California disaster were American-born. The ship's list shows no passengers with American citizenship.
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London
California
Weather Forecast for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia sees fair skies with slowly rising temperatures Saturday and warmer conditions Sunday. Virginia forecasts fair but cold Saturday, with Sunday turning warmer and fair.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Senate approves bill on railroads and mail transit control
Washington February 9 The senate interstate commerce committee approved a bill to investigate rail and carrier disputes and grant the president power to take over rail telegraph and telephone lines in military necessity. It allows enlargement of the mediation board and imposes penalties for obstructing mails or interstate commerce. Continued on page six.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Newlands
Mediation and
United States
Taft Critics Alliances and World Power Claim
Former president William H Taft spoke to hardware men arguing the United States must decide on alliances by comparing past and present positions. He said possession of Hawaii and the Philippines makes the U S an Asiatic power while control of Panama, the Danish West Indies and Puerto Rico make it a South American power.
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New York
United States
Washington
William H. ‘Taft
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Panama
Danish West Indies
Porto Rico
Submarine Campaign Adds Six More Ships To Losses
British naval reports confirm German submarines sunk four neutral vessels and one British steamer, totaling 10,424 tons. Vessels Hanskinek Storskog Ida Odin Hanna Larsen were listed with crews lost or captured. Artillery bombardments reduced activity on European fronts while some actions occurred near Ypres and Rheims.
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London
Hanna Larsen
France
Somme
Ypres
Europe
Berlin
Somme Front
Rheims
Gerard to Leave Berlin Saturday for Neutral Soil
Former Ambassador Gerard and party likely depart Berlin Saturday evening with an undetermined exact date. They plan travel via Switzerland aboard a sleeper and day coach train, expected to reach neutral soil faster than normal service. Gerard chose the earlier option when offered Saturday or Sunday.
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Gerard
Berlin
London
Switzerland
Women Drink More Now Advancing Anti Advertising Bill
Rev. James Cannon of Richmond VA testified before the house post office committee urging a bill to ban liquor advertising and mail solicitation in dry areas. He cited a rise in public drinking by well dressed women over thirty years ago as evidence, speaking as national chairman of the Anti-Saloon League's legislative committee.
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Washington
Senate
James Cannon
Richmond
House Post Office Committee
Anti-Saloon League
Naval Appropriation Bill Near Vote in House
Washington Feb 9. Debate on the naval appropriation bill continued in the house delaying a final vote. The measure has been ready for several days as discussion broadened to various subjects.
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Washington
House
Indiana Enacts Statewide Prohibition Effective 1918
Governor James P. Goodrich signed the statewide prohibition bill making Indiana dry on and after April 2, 1918. The action was announced from Indianapolis with the Feb 9 filing noting the effective date and statewide enforcement.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
James P. Goodrich
Referendum Call Proposed Before Any War Declaration
Washington reports Rep Calloway of Texas introduced a resolution for a popular referendum before any declaration of war except in insurrection or invasion. Senate opinions suggested the measure unlikely to advance in the upper chamber. A similar proposal may be offered but none submitted yet. Senator Vardaman called such a referendum idea a waste of time.
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Calloway
Texas
House
Germany
Vardaman
Senate
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