Wilson Urges Urgent Peace Appeal Amid Berlin Tensions
The report notes an urgent peace appeal considered by Wilson with only two options left break with Berlin or issue an ultimatum demanding Bernstorff’s recall. Stocks react to a German declaration of war and Germany’s unrestricted warfare stance. High seas liners head toward danger zones as Charleston hosts a ship internment.
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Wilson
Berlin
Bernstorf
Wilson and Lansing
Charleston
Germany
Dutch Steamer Epsilon Sunk as German Sub War Expands
United Press reports Germany opened a new submarine campaign sinking the Dutch steamer Epsilon and damaging British fishing boats near the British isle. The article notes several transatlantic liners in danger and cites warnings from Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg and President Wilson. Stock markets react with declines while ships and ports adjust to the threat, including the scuttling of the Liebenfels in Charleston harbor and renewed port restrictions.
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United Press
Germany
Epsilon
New York Exchange
United States Steel
New York
Wall Street
Charleston
Atlantic
England
Copenhagen
Man Injured at Erie Plant In Serious Accident
Corr man Franks Cook was badly injured Monday at the General Electric Company plant in Erie. He was caught in machinery and required an operation at Hompot Hospital. condition later reported out of danger.
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Milo
Cook
Six ships sunk in latest naval campaign report
Lonion reports a new naval setback with six ships sunk including the British steamer Tr Young and Belgian steamer Bue Piritia. Premier Asquith urged stronger law enforcement and naval construction during a meeting at Lady Wink. Weather outlook is cloudy and colder with snow Friday.
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Walted
Lonion
Ladi
Final Capitol Conference Ends With No Decision
Late afternoon talks between President Wilson and Secretary Hawking yielded no statement. Officials said no decision would be announced tonight and no word came from the White House or department offices. The city awaits possible late developments.
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United Brean
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Wilson
Hawking
Linning
Ant
White House
Linia aMbertoon
Anital Erpor
Unusual Weather Disturbs January Forecast
The report notes an unexpected weather shift with a January electrical storm last evening and a sudden temperature drop overnight. A heavy rain fell, breaking thermometer records as the morning opened, contrary to the forecast and weather bureau notes.
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Yosterday
Weather Bureau
Roberts Store Purchases Stock for New York Trip
G N Roberts and men travel to New York this week to purchase stock for Roberts Store. A special line of ready to wear apparel for women is planned with a complete assortment of ladies coats suits dresses and homemade apparel.
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G. N. Roberts
New York
Nkwt
Indlon
Alvely
Diplomatic Moves Signal Possible Extraordinary Sessions
British Ambassador Spring Rice met with Secretary Lansing near noon while Lansing conferred with aides. A White House statement was anticipated as talks with President Wilson or other officials continued. The scene included a Japanese ambassador call and a rush of diplomatic exchanges ahead of potential action.
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Lansing
Ram
Wilson
Hig Cief
White House
State Department
Congress
Wnth Ramsdall
House Foreign Relations Committee
Concord
N. H
Crisis in World War I Escalates With U Boat Attacks
Germany torpedoed the Dutch steamer Epsilon and sank three British fishing smacks. Britain rushes Atlantic fleet to convoy munitions to allied ports while press reports claim a broad war across the Atlantic. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing confer as calls for a harsh German ultimatum grow. The interned steamer Lichenfels sinks in harbor after captain refuses aid. Markets react to the crisis with stock and cotton declines and wheat and meat price shifts.
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Germany
Great Britain
Atlantic
New York
Wilson
Lansing
Washington
New York World
von Bernstoin
Lichenfels
Charles
Uncertain Philadelphia Steamer Sails Toward Liverpool
Reports say the American steamer Philadelphia is 1485 miles from Liverpool, proceeding to port at reduced speed. Company officials received word of the accident in the afternoon and express confidence it will reach Liverpool in safety. Shippers fear for the safety of Philadelphia and other American ships in the danger zone near British waters.
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New York
Tech
Philadelphia
Tree & Shaft
Liverpool
Aged Elgin Couple Left Destitute After Fire
An appeal is issued for aid to Mr and Mrs Vinnohooven of Elgin whose home burned Monday night due to an overheated stove. The 80 year old husband is ill and the wife is 72 and invalid. Neighbors plan to help countywide and donations can be sent to Rev Bedison of the Hizin shard. Also noted is an injury to Pillas G follinxer at Climax Manufacturing, treated by Dr Smith.
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Vinnohooven
Thit
Setchen Uni
de Aisa
Bedison
Corry Liner Crime: Clerk Burglarized Hotel Office
In Franklin on February 1 a thief entered the Park Hotel office during a clerk’s brief absence and stole between 70 and 80 dollars from a desk drawer. The intruder exited through a toilet room, locking the office and extinguishing lights before fleeing toward a morning train.
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Corry
Franklin
Park Hotel
Uvet
Hd Cand
Rossiter
Jtehey
Slattery Aboard Disabled Philadelphia Off British Sea Zone
W M Slattery representing J W and A P Howard Co of this city is aboard the American Line steamer Philadelphia. The ship, reported partly disabled near the British Isles, speeds toward Liverpool under notice by wireless. Desmond and Logoland of the Howard Co anxiously await news of Slattery who sailed from New York and is to oversee Lyons Industrial Matter in Bronces industry work.
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W. M. Slattery
J. W. and
A. P. Howard Company
American Line
Philadelphia
Liverpool
J.J. Desmond
Bronce
Lyons
Wilson to State Position on German Note This Afternoon
President Wilson awaits a German note response and will announce the U S position this afternoon. Officials expect a decision on possible drastic actions or war warnings as Secretary Lansing and other officials monitor the evolving diplomatic crisis.
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