U S Faces Germany Submarine Crisis Amid Rising Tensions
Washington scenes show President Wilson weighing limits on Germany over submarine ruthlessness. Officials discuss possible recall of Count von Bernstorff and severance of diplomatic relations, with actions to safeguard ports and interests. Market turmoil follows with cotton and stocks plunging in New York trading.
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Pastors Press State for Home for Fallen Women
High Point pastors urge North Carolina lawmakers to create a state home and training school for girls and women as a means to combat sexual sin and moral contagion. The petition to Representative Carter Dalton and the finance committee argues taxpayers’ money should fund the facility to reclaim women and protect state manhood and womanhood.
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American Ship to Ignore Warning Delays and Sail
The St Louis will sail Saturday as scheduled and no repainting will be done to meet German safety regulations while flying the American flag. Allied and neutral line representatives expected increased British Admiralty control over ship movements, with neutral vessels examined at Kirkwall and Falmouth.
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Germany declares unrestricted submarine warfare shocks England
London reports a profound English reaction to Germany’s ban on sea warfare, with neutrals and the United States as key factors. Officials stay silent on policy, while observers link the move to naval strategy and earlier conference discussions.
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England
German and Austrian U-boat threat shocks Paris
News of Germany and Austria announcing torpedo attacks without notice from 6 p m today triggers a profound sensation in Paris. The warning arrived too late for early editions.
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Associated Press
Paris
Germany
Austria
Pistol Law Passes In Senate Across State
Raleigh reports the North Carolina senate approved a drastic pistol carrying law with a first offense fine of 51 dollars or 31 days in jail. Education measures to reform county boards and primaries moved to the unfavourable calendar, while a statewide boiler inspection bill passed the House with a 5 dollar fee and an 1800 dollar inspector salary paid by boiler owners.
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Troops on Way Home from North Carolina Regiment
San Antonio report notes the first North Carolina infantry unit set to depart for home before night, with troops scheduled to begin their return journey.
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Spannell case goes to jury in San Angelo
In San Angelo on February 1 the trial of Harry J. Spannell concluded the charging phase as the case was submitted to the jury shortly after noon today.
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Harry J. Spannell
Severe cold wave looms as northwest gale eases tonight
The forecast calls for a generally fair but rapidly cooling night with a severe cold wave and northwest gale. Conditions ease Friday though temperatures remain very cold limiting outdoor activities and driving hazards expected.
German steamer Liebenfels scuttled near Charleston
The German freighter Liebenfels, tied up since the war began, began sinking early today with signs she had been scuttled. Marine men said settling slowed with stern rails near water and bow keel visible. it could take time to render her seaworthy. A tug offered aid, declined by an Liebenfels officer without explanation.
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Crime in Danville Falls to Low Level
Danville Virginia on February 1 reports crime has declined since November 1. City Sergeant P H Boisseau says jail upkeep profits now cover only deputies salaries, indicating the entire jail-keeping force is trimmed and running lean.
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P. H. Boisseau
Wheat Skyrockets Drop in Opening Chicago Trade
Chicago February 1 extreme break of 15.44 cents in wheat trading marked the first session with rapid price moves. Early quotes put May at 1.56 to 1.60 and July at 1.26 to 1.40, with sharp losses from yesterday's close and limited recoveries amid renewed declines.
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Chicago
Associated Press
Leak Inquiry Halted in New York Inquiry
Members of the leak investigating committee planned to reconvene in New York to assess the international situation and then return to Washington. The session aimed to wrap up the inquiry promptly.
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