Wilson Announces Severance of Diplomatic Ties with Germany
President Wilson delivers a somber joint address to Congress in Washington detailing the severing of diplomatic relations with Germany over unrestricted submarine warfare. He stresses neutrality principles but warns of possible war, while diplomats, Supreme Court justices, and neutral officials observe the momentous event.
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Weather Summary for Harrisburg and Vicinity
For Harrisburg and vicinity fair to night and Sunday with rising temperatures and a low around 6 degrees. Eastern Pennsylvanian partly cloudy with increasing temperatures, strong northwest to west winds, and Susquehanna River stage near eight feet Sunday morning. Temperatures fell 2 to 20 degrees east of the Lake Region, readings four degrees below zero in Southwest Virginia and North Carolina. Morning temperature 4 above zero, sunrise 7 11, full moon February 4 10 28. River stage 8.4 feet. yesterday’s high 16 and low 11. mean 14. normal 24.
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President Wilson Gains Broad American Support In Crisis
The president receives pledges of support from Americans of foreign birth and Mayflower lineage amid a difficult national moment. Leaders of German American alliances in the city pledged to oppose Germany or any nation that could threaten the United States, signaling broad local backing for the President.
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Harrisburg Military Association May Form Volunteer Regiment
In response to imminent national conflict, Harrisburg may raise a volunteer regiment using the Harrisburg Military Association as its nucleus. About forty young men train weekly under Captain George F. Lamb at Gray's Armory, many linked to the Harrisburg Rifle Association and armed with Krag rifles. Lamb urged caution, saying action should wait for real need.
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Pennsylvania Guardsmen Held From Returning Home
Adjutant General Stewart said Pennsylvania National Guardsmen on the Mexican border would stay in service as relations with Germany deteriorate. The Eighth Pennsylvania Infantry was slated to return to Harrisburg within weeks, but new orders may extend their overseas status amid rising war chances.
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Experts Oppose Motors in Warships
Prominent electrical engineers write to Secretary Daniels and House Naval Affairs Committee members urging the Navy Department to withhold approval of electric drives for the four great battle cruisers until a board of experts passes judgment on the merits.
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Wilson Severs Diplomatic Ties With Von Bernstorff
President Wilson after a cabinet and senate conference orders the German ambassador to request Von Bernstorff's passports. Passports have been issued to Count von Bernstorff as the United States seeks formal severance of diplomatic relations. The president expresses confidence in broad national and congressional support for the move.
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Sinking Attempt Reported On Torpedo Boat Joseph Jones
Philadelphia reports an attempt to sink the torpedo boat Joseph Jones at the Navy Yard. In Washington, U S officials disclose that American diplomats abroad were instructed by the State Department to align with Germany’s course, with Austria’s adhesion noted as expected.
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