Wilsons Address to Congress Joint Session Breaks Diplomatic Ties
President Wilson announces severing diplomatic relations with Germany after its February 1 submarine policy. He recalls past notes on Sussex sinking and declares no alternative but to protect US rights and seamen, inviting further action if German attacks continue. He urges neutrality’s defense and vows no desire for conflict with Germany.
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State Department to Seek Safe Conduct for Bernstorff
Washington February 5 the state department plans to ask Britain for a safe conduct for Count von Bernstorff on his return trip to Germany.
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Delays Ships In Philippines
War bound German crews at Philippine ports attempted to disable some ships and island authorities took protective steps to counter the action.
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Wilson Breaks with Germany and Orders Envoys Home
President Wilson severed diplomatic relations with Germany and warned the Kaiser, with passports issued to Count von Bernstorff and orders for all American consuls to depart Germany. Diplomatic ties with Berlin are broken as forces in the submarine war escalate toward possible war.
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Navy Stronger Than Land Forges Naval Strength Compared
Navy power exceeds land forces with 1 007 502 tons of American ships and building, while British French German and other nations rapidly expanded since 1914. Officers and men totaled 58 089 on July 1 1916, versus pre war British 150 009 German 79 197 French 63 846 Japanese 55 7388 Russian 52 463 Italian 39 913 and Austria Hungary 19 531.
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Neutrals Urged to Join President on Germany Break
Washington reports indicate President Wilson urged neutrals to follow his lead in severing diplomatic relations with Germany. The move is unconfirmed by official sources and details remain uncertain.
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Spanish Steamer Dos de Noviembre Sunk
Reuters dispatch from Madrid reports the Spanish steamer Dos de Noviembre sank with one man drowned.
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Sinking of Norwegian Steamer Leadeon Reported
Lloyds reports the sinking of the Norwegian steamship Ymer of 1128 tons by a submarine. Part of the crew were landed and safe. Details note Feb date and the vessel’s loss in wartime action.
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Navy Builds Up Militia and Fleet Across States
The navy expands through a naval militia in 22 states plus D C and Hawaii with 8 517 enlisted. New York leads with 1 498 militiamen, followed by California Illinois Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota and New Jersey. Congress considers increasing naval costs as labor and material prices rise.
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Estimate 18 000 000 Men Available for Service
An executive committee of the national defense panel under Mayor Mitchel estimates nearly 18 million men aged 18 to 45 in the United States are available for military service. The analysis uses foreign standards and factors morbidity, defects, industry needs, and family dependency to project usable manpower.
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