Wilson Determined to Avert War Amid Sinking Vessel
London reports the British steamer Eavestone sunk by a German submarine. An American sailor from Baltimore, Richard W., is among the dead as crew abandon ship and are shelled in lifeboats. Washington notes the incident, while ship’s status is treated as not constituting a major violation of submarine conduct.
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Safe Conduct Sought as German Officials Plan Return
Berlin to Washington notes say Ambassador Gerard asked the German foreign minister for passports. In a week the entire German official corps in the U S including consuls will sail from New York to Germany aboard the Frederick VII with over 200 reservations. The government seeks safe conduct from Britain and France and passage through the blockade.
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Wilson aims to keep England’s sea power to win ally against Japan
The Tagliche Rundschau reports Wilson is determined to preserve England’s strong sea power under all circumstances. He seeks an Anglo American alliance against Japan, which has begun moving 400,000,000 Chinese.
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Americans Brace for War as Germany Rules Submarine War
Berlin reports indicate U S German tensions escalate as Ambassador Gerard stays in Berlin amid plans to depart after meetings with Foreign Secretary Zimerman. Americans fear entrapment as submarine warfare and restricted shipping hit neutral and passenger liners. many sailings canceled.
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Empower President to Run Railroads Reintroduced
Washington Feb 5 The administration railway labor bill is back in the house with a provision to empower the president to seize railroads during war but without the compulsory arbitration feature.
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Train wreck near Walnut injures fifteen
A Chicago Rock Island and Pacific fast train from Chicago to Denver derailed two miles east of Walnut Iowa. Five cars left the track after rails reportedly spread. Three persons were fatally injured and twelve others seriously hurt, with rescue operations ongoing.
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Immigration bill passes over presidential veto in 62 to 19 vote
The Senate on February 5 approves the literacy test bill by 62 to 19 despite state department warnings that the Asiatic exclusion act could disturb relations with Japan. The long fought measure, vetoed by three presidents, becomes law.
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Canadian Writer Ralph Connor Dispatched on Secret Mission
Winnipeg reports novelist Ralph Connor, alias Maj. Rev. Dr. C W Gordon, was sent to the United States on secret diplomatic business after returning from the Somme front. Officials would not discuss the mission details.
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Spain backs US in war against Germany
A Rome wireless dispatch reports Spain will follow the United States into war against Germany, with the Spanish ambassador in Rome confirming Spain’s readiness to declare war if needed, signaling broad European alignment.
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Danish Steamer Fire Rescue Belgians Sinks American Life
A damaged Danish steamer carrying Belgians evacuated later was sent eastward and caused the loss of one American life.
Night Session of House Advances 66 Hour Week Bill
The first night session of the four teenth legislature met to push through pending bills. A rapid adjournment ended the session after about two hours with a vote to reconvene Tuesday for the statutory prohibition measure. The eight hour bill, previously recommitted, was favorably recommended with an amendment extending over time to 66 hours per week, while the corrupt practices bill by Rep. Underwood was introduced.
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South America Backs US German Policy in Chile
Santiago reports Chile's Mercurio endorses President Wilson's stance toward Germany and urges regional unity to back the US move. Rio Janeiro notes Brazil likely to align its naval warfare response with Washington's position.
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Marines Guard German Wireless Plant in Tuckerton
A squad of eight Marines from the Philadelphia navy yard was sent to guard the Tuckerton German wireless plant on orders of the War Department. Feverish activity at the Atlantic Fleet’s ten battleships began after orders to prepare for immediate service.
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Denver Police Nab Bootlegger Joffee in Raid
George Joffee head of Albany Liquor arrested in Denver on bootlegging charges. He returned to Cheyenne to await trial after a dramatic 5 am raid at the Savoy hotel. A.R. Miller and Roy Lucas, Denver firm executives, were also seized as twenty seven liquor consignments were seized from various Denver residents.
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U S Moves Toward War Readiness Amid War Crisis
Washington reports flagging diplomatic hopes for peace while preparing for possible entry into war. Congress debates anti espionage and military steps, with Baker and Lansing shaping policy as Wilson weighs actions and public sentiment.
Allies Await Action of Neutral Nations in Turmoil
The dispatches report Turkish politics in flux as a ground officer resigns and Talat Bey forms a new ministry. Madrid hints Spain will answer Germany soon while unclear replies from other powers delay any clear move. Neutral nations’ reactions are awaited amid European tensions and U S policy.
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