Housatonic Sunk by German Submarine Near Sicily
The American steamer Housatonic was torpedoed and sunk at noon near the Sicily islands by a German submarine. No casualties. Ship carried Belgian relief supplies on a last European voyage. chartered to a London firm. Diplomatic rupture with Germany follows in Washington.
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Relief Work Is Threatened By Break
WATON Feb 3. The vast humanitarian structure aiding prisoners and Belgians in Germany and nine enemy nations collapses under German pressure. The American relief machine will cease operation today. Brand Whitlock remains in Brussels while Belgium seeks a new government in Havre. Belgian minister Havenfith fears the withdrawal of Americans amid the crisis.
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Roosevelt and Four Sons Will Serve Country
Roosevelt pledged to support Wilson and offered the services of himself and his four sons. He admitted he asked the war department for permission to raise a volunteer army division under his command. Beth Bullock of Deadwood is among many who would accept commissions under him.
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Gerard May Meet Kaiser in Surprise Audience
London reporting from Geneva cites a Munter dispatch stating Gerard may have an audience with the Kaiser on Sunday, a development awaiting confirmation.
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Americans Still Hold Prisoners in Germany
Washington reports six American passengers captured by German raids on British steamers Georgi Mowat Temple and Voltaire are in German prison camps. Diplomatic exchanges before the break referenced a pledge for release, but no German willingness to yield has appeared.
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Spain Suggested to Join US in Breaking With Germany
Spanish ambassador M. Riano said he has information on whether Spain will follow the United States in severing relations with Germany. The remark signals possible diplomatic steps amid the crisis in Europe.
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Weather notes show cold, unsettled week ahead
The brief reports a cold wave affecting the north and western regions with unsettled conditions. Monday promises cooler weather with some areas turning fair later in the day as a high pressure builds.
Von Bernstorff Receives Passports as Departure Plans Loom
Count von Bernstorff and family obtain passports while awaiting travel arrangements. A note explains severed relations with the United States, and he ponders options for leaving, possibly via the Swiss government or South America, amid wartime tensions.
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London Leaning Toward U S Entry Into War
London observers believe the United States is likely to be drawn into the war. Officials cite the rupture with the Allies as a major impact and discuss potential effects on entente munitions supplies and British interests amid this pivotal shift.
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New York Guard Units Deployed to Secure Arsenal Sites
The entire national guard and naval militia were ordered out today to guard every arsenal, armory, watershed and bridge across New York. Chief officials directed the force to ensure critical sites remain protected amid heightened security concerns.
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Puget Sound Navy Yard to Run 24-Hour Shifts
The Puget Sound navy yard at Bremerton will switch to a twenty-four hour operation with the mechanical force placed on a 24 hour basis starting Sunday.
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Rock Island Arsenal Heavily Guarded
The Rock Island Arsenal is under tight security with all passes called in and a heavy guard surrounding the building. Strangers are barred from approaching the island as of Fel. 3.
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Inauguration Ceremonies May Be Omitted
Washington Feb 1 The sentiment in official quarters favors skipping public inauguration ceremonies and having the president take the oath at the White House Sunday without a reception.
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Shipping tensions delay St Louis voyage to Liverpool
The St Louis will not sail to Liverpool before Monday noon due to tensions in shipping circles. The St Paul may be detained by NW gales. A warship may convey the St Louis, and guards remain aboard the NGL Ham amid fears of seizure. Commodore Hane Ruser denied preparations for surrender or disablement.
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Bryan urges U S keeps out of war with Europe
William Jennings Bryan released a statement urging Americans to protest any entry into a European war. He asks the public to pressure the president and Congress not to send American soldiers abroad and to consider delaying actions on disputes until postwar negotiations.
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Sailings to war zone become military matter
Washington officials state merchant vessel sailings for the war zone are now a military issue with no final decision on arming convoying or port-holding. In New York hundreds of German sympathizers are under surveillance as a precautionary measure, with identities supplied by a Sayville wireless station. In Norfolk Virginia three ships are ashore within a mile as a heavy north wind creates dangerous seas.
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German Note Shifts U S Policy on Germany
Washington reports reveal President Wilken weighing a break in relations after Germany’s note signaling submarine restrictions abandonment. Secretary Tumulty relayed Roe dispatches, and Wilson doubted the note at first before confirmation. The president sought to avoid hasty action while awaiting fuller details.
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