Conflicting Signals On War Readiness In World Tensions
Reports from London and Washington indicate moves to sustain martial spirit while delaying full military mobilization. An imperial conference may discuss neutral-ship terms. in the U S officials fear war with Germany and weigh conscription, navy buildup, and economic preparedness amid a continued severance of relations and indiscriminate German sea warfare.
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London
William
Saya
Exchange
Amsterdam
von Bethmann- Hollwek
Wshington
Germany
United States
Atlantic
Swiss Protest Against German Submarine Campaign
The Swiss federal council replies to Germany on the new submarine campaign, protesting the blockade and asserting Swiss neutrality while hoping Berlin will protect Swiss interests and noting a communication from Germany on maritime warfare. The Berne adviser statement emphasizes Switzerland’s rights and seeks assurances from the German government.
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Parisa
Swiss Federal Council
Switzerland
Havas
Berne
Swiss and Chinese Protests Over Blockade and Submarine War
The Swiss federal council notes German and Austrian actions risk Swiss interests amid blockade. China publicizes its protest to Germany over February 1 submarine warfare, warning of harm to neutrals and possible severance of diplomatic relations if ignored.
Neutral nations brace as war talks swirl over Germany
The article notes U S plans to protect seamen and lives while neutrals fear German actions. It cites President's stance on a possible war declaration, Vienna’s note, and Swiss and Chinese protests against German blockade measures threatening neutral rights and global trade.
Torpedo with ears and brain shown as U.S. weapon
Pittsburg lecture describes a torpedo that detects and singles out enemy ships, moves at forty miles per hour, and attacks within 1.5 miles. Inventor says it has an onboard brain and can immunize ships of the home fleets to attacks, while detailing another defense device turned over to the government.
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Pittsburg
United States
Asid
Chicago
Pope Warns Austrian Kaiser Over Submarine Frightfulness
The pope warns the kaiser that using submarine frightfulness will alienate neutrals including the pope and justify allies’ reprisals. He says such a course could trigger disintegration of Germany and Austria after the war.
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Rome
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Austria
Secret inventions and aerial trials cited by Wood
A fragment reports Wood describing the detecta phone and a wireless controlled aeroplane without an aviator. It notes U S Boats Gail and ships Orleans and Rochester departing New York harbor seeking priority to enter the submarine sea, passing quarantine.
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Wood
U. S
Gail
New York
Orleans
Rochester
Searl
New York Harbor
Berlin Believes U. S. War Likely as U-Boat Policy Unchanged
Berlin signals grim view of avoiding war with the United States as Germany maintains a ruthless submarine campaign. Dispatches describe commanders warned to sink neutral ships on sight while sparing neutrals when feasible, with pressure mounting for a broader break in relations despite Wilson’s stance.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
United States
Associated Press
No More Warnings for Neutral Ships Declared by Germany
Berlin officials announce end of grace periods for neutral ships in prohibited zones. Immunity lapses for the Atlantic English Channel North Sea and Mediterranean zones on listed dates. Germany says vessels so warned accept danger and no further warnings will be issued. Washington notes German vow not to renew assurances against unrestricted submarine warfare and cites costs and aims of starving England and crippling the Entente.
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Washington
Berlin
England
Gerard
United States
Montgelas
Foreign Office
Forel
Zimmermann
America
Germany
Count Montgelas
Atlantic
English Channel
North Sea
Mediterranean
United States of
von Bernstorff
James W. Gerard
Bernstorff Planning Departure for Austria with Embassy Party
Baroness Zwiedinek wife of the Austro Hungarian embassy charge plans to leave the United States with Count and Courtesan von Bernstorff and the German embassy staff. A special state department train will bring them to a New York harbor pier for boarding the Frederick VY. British authorities will inspect the ship at Halifax. Wolf vom Igle former German naval attaché will depart with von Bernstorff despite an indictment.
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Washington
Zwiedinek
United States
Courtesa von Bernstorff
Austria-Hungary
Attetrin
New York
Frederick
Halifax
New York, Feb. 14.—Wolf Vom Igie, Former Secretary To Capt. Frank von Papen
von Bernstorff
Welland Canal
von Igle
Bill to Open U S Ports to Entente Warships
Senator Snuts bury of Selaware and Senator Laulsbury propose a bill to let entente warships use American ports to counter German submarine warfare. It would aid effective support by not requiring a formal declaration of war.
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White House
Laulsbury
United States
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