Right to Traverse High Seas Cited in Policy Clash
Washington statements declare the United States will not guarantee convoy protection for the liner St. Louis if she sails from England into the German submarine zone. The government asserts Americans have an inalienable right to traverse the high seas and that the German blockade is illegal, warning German sinking of U S ships would trigger war. An explanatory note will be sent to Washington.
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Washington, D. C
St. Louis
England
State Department
United States
Ambassador Gerard Reaches Berne Amid Hostage Talk
State department reports indicate Ambassador Gerard has arrived in Berne Switzerland The government learns from European sources outside Germany that Germany treated Gerard as a hostage until Washington arranged safe conduct for Ambassador Bernstorff Ambassador Willard in Madrid says he has a dispatch from Gerard but its origin from Berne or Berlin is unclear.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Gerard
Berne
Switzerland
Germany
Washington
Ambasador Bernstorff
Willard
Midrid
Berlin
King George Opens Parliament Thousands Urged Unity
London February 7 King George opened Parliament and described Allied responses to Wilson invitations. He warned that further outrages against public order and common rights of humanity would reinforce resolve. The speech framed allied aims as far as possible to date.
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London
George
Wilson
British ships sunk by German submarine report
Lloyds reports several British vessels sunk including the steamers Vestra Crown Point and Saxon Briton plus the bark Lorton two steam trawlers and two fishing boats Two crew members died aboard Saxon Briton The Lorton sinking occurred Monday inside Spanish waters and Azul likely sunk.
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London
Lloyd’s
Vestra
Crown Point
Lorton
Lloyd's
Azul
Washington Quietly Guards Foreign Vessels and Interests
Washington reports say the administration avoids actions that could strain relations and has not seized German ships, only placed crews and vessels under guard. Senator Stone backed Wilson's policy after Senator Work's speech as Minister Ritter of Switzerland assumes German diplomatic interests here.
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Washington
Stone
Wilson
Work
Ritter
Switzerland
Gerard to Sail From Spain for United States
A Barcelona dispatch reports Ambassador Gerard will depart Spain aboard a Spanish trans Atlantic liner bound for the United States. The move comes as tensions ease and diplomatic channels reopen between Spain and Washington.
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Gerard
Spain
Paris
Barcelona
United States
Danish Government Breaks With US Policy on Relations
Copenhagen reports the Danish government has decided it cannot follow the United States in breaking relations. The decision signals a cautious foreign policy stance amid tensions and potential alignment implications for Denmark’s international position.
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Copenhagen
United States
Sweden Backs German Policy Protests, Not Break With Berlin
Stockholm on February 7 reports Sweden will not sever ties with Germany or join the United States in cutting relations. Instead, Sweden plans to protest Germanys submarine policy while maintaining official relations with Berlin.
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Stockholm
Sweden
United States
Germany
Troop Movement Homeward Halted
San Antonio Texas February 6 orders for the homeward movement of the Second Wisconsin infantry at San Antonio and the Fifth Maryland infantry at Eagle Pass have been canceled. It was unclear if other national guard units leaving the border would be halted. General Funston did not discuss the matter. The Maryland regiment was en route to Baltimore when the cancellation arrived as they were entraining. The Second Wisconsin at Camp Wilson was to depart for Fort Sheridan to be mustered out of federal service. Many men, 40 percent of German descent, cheered the decision and pledged to serve if called.
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San Antonio
Texas
Second Wisconsin Infantry
Fifth Maryland Infantry
Eagle Pass
National Guard
Funston
Maryland
Baltimore
Wisconsin Infantry
Camp Wilson
Fort Sheridan
United States
Guard Units Halted From Returning Home
El Paso Texas February 6 The South Carolina and Tennessee state guard units stationed here had already entrained for home Monday when General Funston ordered the quartermaster’s department to suspend the return of all state guard troops here.
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el Paso
Texas
South Carolina
Tennessee
Troops to Stay at Fort Brown After Orders Recalled
Brownsville Texas Feb. 5 Orders that would have sent the Second Virginia Infantry First Oklahoma Infantry and Fourth South Dakota Infantry home were recalled Monday an announcement at Fort Brown said the units would remain at their posts.
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Brownsville
Texas
Second
Virginia Infantry
First
Oklahoma Infantry
Fourth
South Dakota Infantry
Fort Brown
Alabama Troops Halted En Route Home
On February 6 the war department halted entrainment of Batteries A and C of the Alabama field artillery, delaying their departure home by one day. Commanders Douglas and Aziz are noted in the brief dispatch as handling the orders.
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Douglas
Aziz
Alabama Field Artillery
War Department
Vaccination Not Bar to Schools Court Ruling
The Court of Civil Appeals reverses a case against the city of New Braunfels and rules that no child can be excluded from public schools for not being vaccinated.
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Austin
Tex
Court of Civil Appeals
City of
New Braunfels
Immigration Bill Overridden Veto Passes Congress
Congress overrode President Wilson's veto to enact the immigration bill with a literacy test. Senate vote 62 to 19 follows House passage 287 to 106, ending a 20 year dispute as Japan protests the language. The bill excludes aliens over 16 who cannot read English or another language. U.S. citizens may sponsor certain relatives regardless of reading ability.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Senate
Japan
House
United States
Cleveland
Taft
Mr. C. C. Shelburne Dies After Long Illness
Mr. C. C. Shelburne died at his city home at 1 o'clock this morning after a long illness. The funeral will be held from the family residence Thursday at 10 o'clock. A fuller obituary will appear later.
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G.C. Shelburne
British steamers Isle of Arran and Eavestone sunk by submarine
London February 6 The British steamers Isle of Arran and Eavestone were sunk by a German submarine. Two Arran crew injured by shell fire and the Eavestone's captain and four crew killed. An American seaman Richard Wallace of Baltimore was killed in the shelling of the Eavestone boats. Survivors say the submarine shelled the boats after abandoning ship.
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Associated Press
London
Isle of Arran
Lloyd's Shipping Agency
Eavestone
Richard Wallace
Baltimore
Mr. John E. Astin Dead Postmaster Dies After Illness
John E. Astin, the local postmaster, was stricken with paralysis Thursday night and died last night at 11 30. A fuller obituary will follow.
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MR. John E. Astin
John E. Astin
Berlin Press Treats Diplomatic Break With Gravity
Berlin newspapers label the US Germany diplomatic rift as serious yet calm in tone They argue Wilson blamed for the rupture citing his pro entente stance and note Germany justified its submarine policy The papers foresee US wartime entry as likely but contend it may be the lesser evil and submarines could decide the war before US involvement
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Associated Press
Berlin
United States
Germany
Wilson
Entente
Post Office to Issue Back Pay to Rural Carriers
Bryan post office received instructions to issue vouchers to rural mail carriers for back salaries earned in 1914 and 1915. Each carrier will receive from 28 to 70 dollars in addition to regular salaries for those years.
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Bryan Post Office
Gerard Ordered to Request Passport
Berlin Feb 6 Ambancator James W Gerard received instructions to request his passports. His plans for departure are not yet decided.
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Gerard
Associated Press
Berlin
Ambancator
James W. Gerard
Family grateful for kindness during illness and passing
We express heartfelt thanks to all for kindness and help during our husband and father's illness and death. May each be rewarded by heaven. MRS J B NEELEY and children
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J. B, Neeley
Explosion Kills German Women at Schelbusch Factory
Amsterdam reports a January 27 explosion at a dynamite factory near Cologne Schelbusch killing about two hundred people, mostly women, in a disaster described by a Holland newspaper.
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Amsterdam
Holland
Schelbusch
Cologne
Nations Move to Shield Neutrals Amid War Strain
Washington reports Spain and Switzerland acting to pull neutrals from the break in relations with Germany. Spain emerges as a key intermediary while a break with Austria seems likely. The Eavestone incident details await. Wilson studies policy as war and navy planners mobilize. Consul Frost records the sinking of the British collier Eaveston and an American seaman's death with details pending.
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Washington
Germany
Spain
Switzerland
War and Navy Departments
Wilson
Frost
Queenstown
Eaveston
German stance echoed in Berlin interview says no war
Berlin quotes Foreign Secretary Zimmerman noting Germany and President Wilson share a wish for no conflict and appreciating non-hostile remarks. The Overseas Agency dispatch reports the statement as Germany's position.
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London
Overseas Agency of
Berlin
Zimmerman
Germany
Wilson
Berlin Press Fault Wilson On European Policy
Berlin editorials argue President Wilson misreads Europe and misjudges Germany’s aims. The Lokal Anzeiger questions whether Wilson grasps the seriousness of Germany’s decision.
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Berlin
Wilson
Europe
Germany
Lokal Anzieger
Washington Receives Swiss Response to Wilson Peace Suggestion
Switzerland will not adopt President Wilsons call for neutrals to break off diplomatic relations with Germany in pursuit of world peace. The reaction is the first formal response received in Washington today to the presidents proposal.
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Washington
Switzerland
Wilson
United States
Germany
Senators back Poindexter bill for fleet and coast submarines
Washington reports Republican Senators support Poindexter's bill for immediate construction of twenty fleet and eighty coast submarines costing four million dollars. Naval authorities order private radio stations to deny operator access at keys with questioned loyalty.
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Washington
Poindexter
Keys
Record Sinking Toll Marks War's Worst Month
The Journal of Commerce reports 154 vessels sunk in the last month, the highest monthly total of the war, lifting total destroyed to 2,361. Ententes lost 73 percent and the Teutons 20 percent. In Philadelphia, authorities enforce strict wartime precautions along river fronts, navy yards, arsenals and private armament plants to prevent acts by fanatics or hostile elements.
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New York
Journal of Commerce
Ententes
Teutons
Philadelphia
United States
British Ships Belford and Tamara Reported Sunk
Lloyds announces Belford sunk and Tamara believed sunk. The report notes a straight blow between the eyes as Britain pledges to starve or strike hard against Germany, with Arthur Neville Chamberlain detailing the national service plan.
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London
Belford
Lloyd's
Tamara
Arthur Neville Chamberlain
British National Service
Bernstorff
Germany
American Line Opens Bookings for Philadelphia and Finland
London reports the American Line accepting bookings for steamers Philadelphia and Finland bound for New York. Departures are scheduled from London on February 10 and February 15 respectively.
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London
American Line
Philadelphia
Finland
New York
Carranza Sends Best Wishes to German Emperor
Reuter dispatch from Amsterdam quotes Amsterdam papers claiming Carranza sent best wishes to the German emperor from Queretaro. Earlier U.S. reports suggested Mexico would remain neutral, making the Amsterdam claim potentially untrue.
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Cartanza
Beot
Laudene
Reuter
Amsterdam
Carranza
Mexico to elect president and congress on March 1
Mexico City reports the new constitution was promulgated. A president and congress will be elected March 1, with congress taking office April 15 and the president May 1. Congress will appoint the supreme court and all three branches are expected to operate by June 1.
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Aegociated Press
Mexico City
Congress
Supreme Court
Health and good humor for the haman body Massillon
Health and good humor are to the human body like sunshine to vegetation. A Massillon publication notes the value of positive health practices and cheerful living for well being.
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Massillon
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