President asks Congress for powers to protect neutral rights
President Wilson outlines the need to defend American commerce and lives at sea and asks Congress for authority to supply merchant ships with arms and to use other measures including a war insurance fund of 100 million dollars. He warns war can come only from aggressors and urges restraint.
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Lyman M. Law
London
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Palermo
Aeton
America
Washington to Supply Guns to Passenger and Freight Vessels
Washington officials report the Navy will equip Atlantic port passenger and cargo ships with guns ready to install within 48 hours of delivery. Details on number and calibre are withheld as Secretary Daniels coordinates with the General Board. The move follows President Wilson's address and aims to free American ships tied up by German actions.
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General Board of the Navy
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Wilson
Congress
Germany
United States
Wreck kills 21. fault may lie with engineer amid fog
In Mount Union a Mercantile Express collision kills 21, including nine Minds family members en route to a funeral. Investigations by Pennsylvania Railroad officials, the Interstate Commerce Commission, and the Pennsylvania Public Service Commission consider signals, airbrake trouble, and fog. engineer A T Cook of Harrisburg is eyed for blame. Victims include Chester A Minds of Ramey and relatives from Conifer and Cleveland, with many bodies badly mangled.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
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Pennsylvania Public Service Commission
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A. T. Cook
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Bellwood
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Ramey
University of Pennsylvania
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Richard Owens
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The
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M. A. Calfisch
Plattsville
Wis
Paul R. Fanning
F. W. Montgomery
Bloomington
H. A. Roesterter
Car Beilwood
New York
James Minds
Thier
Mrs. Minds
Deportation urged for aliens teaching destruction
Law proposes deportation of aliens found guilty of destruction of property or advocacy of anarchy under Section 19 of a new immigration flaw. The rule allows detention and removal upon warrant by the Secretary of Labor to curb food riots and demonstrations in major cities like New York and Philadelphia.
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New York
Philadelphia
Secretary of Labor
British forces advance toward Bapaume amid war activity
Berlin reports Yarrowdale seamen held as hostages amid disease outbreak. Washington views them as captives. British troops seize Labarque and Ligny near Bapaume, raid Prussian trenches near Lens and Armentieres, and push toward a crest overlooking Bapaume. Torpedo boats bombard Broadstairs and Margate, killing a woman and child. In the Ancre Valley, British gains include Warlencourt-Eaucourt and outer La Barque areas, with two miles gained on an eleven mile front. Constantinople cites Mesopotamia losses for Britain at over 30 000.
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Thames
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Irfes
Puisieux
Constantinople
Tigris
Kon
Universal Service Training Proposal for 500000 Men Yearly
Washington. The War Department released a synopsis of the Army General Staff universal service plan sent to Congress. The proposal calls for one year of military training for all boys starting at age nineteen, with 500,000 trained annually, and exemptions for physical or mental unfitness and sole providers of destitute dependents. Training spans eleven months first year and two weeks in the second and third years of reservist liability.
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War Department
Army General Staff Universal Service and Training Plan
Congress
President Wilson Calls Senate for March 5 Inauguration
President Wilson has called a special Senate session for March 5 to formalize the inauguration ceremonies. He is to take a private oath Sunday, March 4, with possible public re oath at the Capitol on March 5 to deliver the inaugural address.
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British Recapture Kut-el-Amara From Turks
London officials report Kut-el-Amara captured from the Turks by British forces after operations along the Tigris River. The House of Commons statement notes Turkish positions from Sunnayat to Kut were secured and the town fell to British control. Turks retreat toward Baghlalah as British cavalry pursue.
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Baghailah
Kut
Germany Answers China on Submarine Warfare
London report states Germany has replied to China's protest over submarine warfare. The despatch says Germany must pursue its military needs but will take adequate measures to safeguard Chinese lives as far as possible.
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Germany
China
Reuter
Shanghai
Largest US warship could mount fifteen 18 inch guns
A Navy Department report to Congress describes an 80,000 ton battleship with fifteen 18 inch guns, a speed of 25 knots, and a price around 50 million dollars. The design would be the largest warcraft the United States could deploy for use near Panama Canal and American harbors.
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United States
Congress
Navy Department
Panam Cano
Laconia Sunk by Torpedoes in Atlantic Sinkings
Cunard liner Laconia, 18,099 tons, torpedoed at 11 pm fifty miles south of Fastnet, sank with 278 survivors landed at Queenstown. Crew numbered 216 and 75 passengers, including six Americans aboard. most on board saved. Cargo valued over 10 million dollars plus mail for the American Embassy, wheat, cotton, brass, fruit, and provisions. Captain W R D Irvine and British crew shown high discipline as vessel went down.
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Fastnet
Lusitania
Cunard
Laconia
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Queenstown
Cunard Line
New York
Liverpool
Great Britain
W. R. D. Irvine
Dutch outrage at German U boat attacks shocks Holland
Dutch officials and people react with widespread anger after German torpedoing of seven Dutch ships near the channel. Fodder losses force cattle slaughter. detentions of vessels with Chilean carpet and fertilizers threaten harvests. Shipping men question Dutch replies amid rising war tensions.
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Germany
London
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Netherlands
Niews van de Dag
Sinking of Laconia Overshadows Washington Briefing
Washington reports indicate the Laconia's sinking claimed eight lives including two American women and is described as an overt act. Berlin blames Wilson for abrupt relations break and questions U S policy. 250 US marines land at Guantanamo to shield sugar operations. Madrid informs that 72 sailors from the prize ship Yarrowdale were released. The Senate passes the Flood Central bill to fund dams and reservoirs. Philadelphia notes proceedings to judge Thaw in sanes.
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