Austria-Hungary says U S would act in self defense
A Vienna interview with an A H government official reports that Vienna regretted the U S break relations and hoped Americans would see the war as just. The official defends submarine use as a self defense measure and warns that war with the United States would endanger Europe and the white race. He cites peace aims and to keep talks with Wilson's government.
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Government steps to guard foreign property in U S ports
Washington February seven 1917 the administration says it will not seize German ships or claim title but has placed vessels and crews under protection to prevent damage or obstruction of navigation and harbor waters. Secretary Baker notes no seizures and reiterates that diplomats relations remain strained but hospitality and rights of crews are preserved.
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Maritime firm halts booking on American line ships
New York reports the International Mercantile Marine issuing instructions to cease booking passengers on American Line ships. Sweden refuses to sever diplomatic relations with Germany but plans to protest against Germany’s new naval policy. Strong entities include International Mercantile Marine, Sweden, Germany, President Wilson. The notice notes a protest and travel restrictions amid diplomatic tensions.
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International Mercantile Marine Today
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Stockholm
Tandon
Wilson
Germany
Oshkosh legislator warned to flee to Germany
A German American telegram blasts Assemblyman Chan F. Hart of Madison for his stance on war with Germany. It accuses him of serving the Kaiser and urges resignation to join Germany, while stating most Germans here back the United States.
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British steamer Warren sunk with two lives lost
Lloyds agency reports the British steamer Warren of 4,611 tons sank yesterday after being attacked. Two lives are confirmed lost. The Warren was reported sunk amid ongoing naval actions near London on February 7.
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Veeela
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Lloyds Agency
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Works Defends Neutrality Policy Against War With Germany
Washington reports Senator Works of California denounces the presidents severing of diplomatic relations while denying neutrality fault. He argues the nation must avoid war for no stated cause and criticizes Britain and Germany for sea rights violations. Amsterdam dispatch says 72 Americans freed from Yemen?
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California
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Colm
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Iran
George speaks in khaki as allies vow steadfast peace aims
London February 7 King George opening parliament says allied powers respond to US invitation outlines their aims as far as possible amid war. He notes threats to public order and humanity deepen resolve. Royal party wears khaki. foreign press seats allotted for allied and neutral correspondents. The speech reiterates demand for reparations and future guarantees essential to civilization. Fargo Moorhead railway reports state tax commission gross earnings.
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Wilson Attacks in German Papers on Neutral Policy
Wilson faces sharp attacks in German press ridiculing peace efforts as inconsistent with aims to provoke more European trouble. Papers allege U S ships must be free and accuse Wilson of steering neutrals like Switzerland toward conflict. Editorials note neutrality shifts, warn of German resolve and imply limited chance for American influence.
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McAdoo denies leak activity in Washington
Washington reports Malcolm R. McAdoo, brother of Secretary McAdoo, denied being a go-between for the secretary and C. D. Barney & Co in a Wall Street deal. He accused newspapers of libel. Broker Hibbs testified his firm paid reporter Messenger up to 100 dollars monthly for Capitol news during Congress. Wisconsin man becomes dairy group president in Chicago district meeting with Pleasant Prairie’s F. Be Host elected.
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No War Without Referendum Slogan Emerges in New York
New York. A pacifist coalition named Emergency Peace Federation formed to push a referendum before any war declaration. Dr. W. Kirchner chairs, Gov. Foster Peabody treasurer. Organizers in Cooper Union mass meeting vow to urge Congress to pass a referendum act and resolve postwar reparations disputes after the conflict ends. Some pacifists dissent within the movement.
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Emergency Peace Federation
W. Kirchner
Foster Peabody
Cooper Union
Toaay
Washington
Paciasts
Dynamite Factory Blast Reports 200 Dead in Europe
According to les Nouvelles of Maastricht a dynamite factory near Cologne Fehlebuach exploded January 27 killing about 200 people including many women. An earlier gas expulsion on the Aix la Chapelle Louvain railway injured 26 Belgian workers.
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London
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Maastricht
Holland
Fehlebuach
Colonge
Aix-la-Chapelle
Louvain
No Convoy Declared For St Louis In Atlantic Run
Washington reports the St Louis will not receive a convoy if she sails for England through the German submarine zone. The state department reaffirmed that Americans have an alienable right to traverse the high seas and that the German blockade is illegal, with any sinking risking hostilities.
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St. Louis
England
T Wan
State Department
Ambassadors Gerard and Bernstorff News Update
Washington reports Ambassadors Gerard and Bernstorff are near departure amid German pressure. Willard in Madrid cites a dispatch from Berne as Gerard’s possible arrival in Switzerland. State Department prepared safe departure plans as passport rush eases and officials close in on details.
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Gerard
Berne
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Stovall
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Berlin
Barna
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Geraard
Count von Bernstorff
Cheaper Paper Not Immediate Prospect
New York reports to the National Paper Trade and American Pulp and Paper associations say no near term decline in paper costs. Snow hampers logging in Canadian pulp districts, with car shortages and limited motive power on railways delaying shipments. Wood cut areas face transport bottlenecks as prices for paper ingredients rise.
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National Paper Trade Association
American Pulp and Paper Association
Canada
Frank L. Moora
Watertown
Pulp and Paper Association
Gordon Foresees Union of the Race in War Wake
Major C. W. Gordon Ralph Connor predicts a global realignment as German actions threaten severed diplomacy. He says the move will unite Anglo Saxon peoples and spur large recruitment in Britain and America, signaling an imminent, potentially decisive open break toward war.
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