British Ships Sunk in German Blockade
London reports seven more British vessels sunk today as Germany tightens its blockade. Since February 1, 52 ships have been lost including 19 neutrals. losses include Vestra 4021 tons, Crown Point 5218 tons, Lorton 1449 tons, and two trawlers. Wartenfels 4511 tons previously reported.
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London
Germany
Entente
Lloyd’s Today
Vestra
Crown Point
Lorton
Wartenfels
No Convoy Policy Declared for American Liner
Washington reports the State Department will not provide convoy for the American liner if it sails into German submarine zones. Policy cites inalienable rights and illegality of the blockade, with no formal request for convoy. Officials say preparations to convoy or arm will not be made while awaiting possible actions.
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State Department
Washington
Ner Bt. Louis
England
Tyte
Wilson
United States
Germany
Naturalization Tests Probe Germans Willingness to Fight for U.S.
German and Hungarian applicants for citizenship were asked about readiness to serve against Germany in wartime. Judge Bennett presided as Sonn affirmed willingness to fight for the United States, Rau showed indifference, with cases partly continued. Eighteen applicants were admitted, bringing total to 90 since yesterday. six cases continued and one dismissed.
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Germany
George F. Sonn
Main Street
Johago
Bennett
Church
Sann
United States
Sonny
Rau
Benjam
Norway Opposes U S Plan to Break Relations With Germany
Christiania reports Norway will not agree to breaking relations with Germany as urged by President Wilson. Aftenpost calls for neutrals to decide policy by their own interests rather than American sentiment. Scandinavian nations backed Wilson’s peace move, but warn against actions perceived as leading to war. Cabinet members refuse to comment. Stamford Yacht Club offers 15 power yachts to aid Secretary Daniels if war arises.
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Christiania
Norway
Wilson
Germany
Aftenpost
Stamford
Stamford ‘Yacht Club
Daniels of
Holcomb Galls Convention of State Mayors
Hartfowl Feb 7 a meeting of all state mayors at the capitol to discuss the international situation as it affects Connecticut. They aim to review urban conditions, preparedness facilities, and plans for a preparedness census led by governor officials.
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Hartfowl
Connecticut
Holcomb
Capitol
Toy
Asre
Local factories offer use of Bridgeport firms for war effort
Bridgeport firms including Electric Cable Co. Lake Torpedo Boat Co. Connecticut Canvas Manufacturing Co. Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Co. and American & British Manufacturing Co. are listed by Secretary of the Navy as rallying to aid the government. William H. Farrell of Bridgeport Screw Co. offers his plant for munition production if war comes, with contracts already in place for screws forgings and shells. Farrell, brother of United States Steel Co. president James H. Farrell, is touring, as Connecticut industries mobilize for national defense.
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William H. Farrell
Bridgeport Screw Co
E. J. Hill
Florida
Washington, D. C
Mr. Farrell
Baker
Farrell
Williston Street
Union Avenue
James H. Farrell
United States Steel Co
New York
Washington
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Josephus Daniels
Electric Cable Co
Lake Torpedo Boat Co
Connecticut Canvas Manufacturing Co
Remington Arms Union Métallic Cartridge Co
American & British Manufacturing Co
Jewel thieves at Stratford steal $500 in loot
The Stratford home of William Baline on Orchard Street and Ferry Boulevard was entered at night as the family was away. Thieves broke a front window latch and stole about $500 in jewelry including two solid gold rings, a solid gold bracelet with six diamonds, a diamond locket and chain, a necklace of 110 solid gold beads, and three diamond stickpins. They ransacked rooms and left by the back door, leaving silverware and personal items behind.
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William Baline
Orchard Street
Ferry Boulevard
Stratford
Officials confer on Willehad crew in New London
Deputy U S Commissioner J J Hurley and immigration inspectors Howes Hinkley and J L McGovern met in New London to discuss the German steamer Willehad crew. Capt Frederick Hinsch of Eastern Forwarding Co said none aboard would register as immigrants and dismissed rumors about cargo moved to Hoboken as a goose story.
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New London
United States Commissioner of
J. J. Hurley
Boston
New England
Howes
Portland
Hinkley
New Bedford
J. L. McGovern
Bridgeport
Custom House
Willehad
Frederick Hinsch
Eastern Forwarding Co
Hinsch
Hoboken
Million for N S Militia Passes in Assembly Vote
Albany February 7. With dissent from two socialist members the assembly, acting on a emergency message from Gov Whitman, approved a bill to immediately provide 1 million dollars for the National Guard expenses. The senate had passed the bill yesterday.
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Albany
Assembly
Whitman
National Guard
Senate
Policy Debate Over Neutrality and War Risk
Senate debate centers on Senator Stone's resolution endorsing breaking with Germany. Senator Works criticizes the President's move toward war while defending American rights at sea and urging continued neutrality. He cites the Lusitania tragedy and calls for keeping ships out of German danger zones until hostilities end.
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Washington
Stone
Senate
Germany
Senator Works
United States
Works
Congress
Lusitania
England
France
Great Britain
Peruvian Vessel Lorton Sunk by German Submarine
Lorundion Feb 7 The Peruvian sailing ship Lorton en route from Callao Peru was sunk by a German submarine on Monday inside Spanish territorial waters according to a British official statement.
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Lorundion
Lorton
Callao
Peru
Women of South Offer Aid to President in Crisis
Washington Feb 7 The United Daughters of the Confederacy with president general Mrs Cordelia Powell Odenheimer offer support and the services of its 100000 members to President Wilson in the nation's current crisis.
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Washington
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Cordelia Powell Odenheimer
Wilson
Secret Service to Probe Spy Suspect Henry Wentland
Henry Wentland also known as Henry Castro, held on $500 bond for a Saturday hearing by Judge Frederic Bartlett after Secret Service agents questioned him. Federal authorities review his claim to be a professional panhandler with mining knowledge to borrow money from engineers, including engineers in New Haven.
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Henry Wentland
Henry Castro
Frederic Bartlett
Secret Service
Wentland
B. O. Cronan
Detective Bureau
Sonora
Chihuahua
Mexico
Grand List in Bridgeport Likely $168 Million Not $180 Million
Bridgeport tax assessors predict the grand list will reach about 168 million rather than 180 million, signaling a potential tax rate of 22 to 23 mills instead of 19. The assessment office notes rough guesses followed by appeals from about 350 taxpayers as 27,000 property owners seek relief. Jewelers Button-Oliphant list 20 thousand and Peck & Lines seeks 25 thousand reduction. board sessions set for tonight and tomorrow.
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Bridgeport
Julius W. Knowlton
Tax Assessors
Board of Relief
Burroughs Homestead Sold to Simon Lake
The Burroughs homestead at 1188 Fairfield Avenue is sold to Simon Lake the submarine inventor. The house built by George Burroughs fifty years ago has hosted many social events and notable receptions. Mr Lake plans no definite development yet but may use it as a city residence.
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Burroughs
Fairfield Avenue
Simon Lake
Bridgeport
George Burroughs
Bridgeport National Bank
James Richard Burroughs
Lake
Gerard in Berne Says Ambassador to Spain Sails Home
Paris report says Ambassador Gerard will sail from Barcelona on a Spanish liner to the United States. Washington notes Willard in Madrid has received a Berne dispatch, implying Gerard left Berlin and reached Berne. Officials await more advices as German actions hint at securing Count von Bernstorff's safe return.
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Gerard
Berne
Spain
Paris
Havas
Barcelona
United States
Washington
Willard
Madrid
State Department
Switzerland
Stowell
Berlin
Germany
Ambassador Gerard
Mr. Gerard
Count von Bernstorff
Swiss Minister Takes Over German Embassy in U S
Swiss Minister Ritter was instructed to assume German diplomatic interests in the United States including the German embassy and 12 consulates. He will move into the embassy building after Count von Bernstorff departs, with Swiss consulates in listed cities to follow. Officials warned Congress and executive departments to prepare for potential war measures as neutrality responses and supply actions proceed.
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Ritter
Switzerland
United States
State Department
Swiss Legation
Count von Bernstorff
Atlanta
Chicago
Cincinnati
New Orleans
New York
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Seattle
St. Louis
St. Paul
Manila
Germany
Philippines
Congress
Wilson
Austria
Scandinavian Liner For Von Bernstorff Suite Is Requested
The U S state department requests the Scandinavian-American line steamer Frederick VIII to transport Ambassador von Bernstorff and his party to Europe. The ships Frederick VIII and Hellig Olav are at Hoboken with sailings suspended awaiting Copenhagen instructions. If allowed to sail they may bypass Kirkwall and stop at Halifax for British searches.
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New York
State Department
Frederick VIII
von Bernstorff
Europe
Copenhagen
Halvor Jacobsen
Fréderick VIII
Hellig Olav
Hoboken J
Jacobsen
Halifax
N. S
Kirkwall
Scotland
Weather Forecast On The Mainland
Snow or rain and warmer tonight with Thursday snow flurries and a cooler afternoon or night. On the mainland expect fresh to strong southwest and west winds.
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Holcomb Galls
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
10Th Regiment
St. Elmo
Daniels
Screw CO
Lake, Remington, Cable
U. 8
U.S
California
Women OF South
Pbassador Penfield
Vienna
Army Quartermaster Department
Houston
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