President Wilson Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Germany
President Wilson announced to Congress that the United States would sever diplomatic relations with the German empire after Germany’s declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare. Count von Bernstorff prepared to leave Berlin as U.S. ships and lives faced danger, with security steps ordered at ports and navy yards.
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United States Demands Release of American Prisoners
The United States formally demands Germany release 64 Americans taken from three steamers by raiders in the South Atlantic. Sixty prisoners are held in a camp at Dwelfman Westfalen. Senate considers measures in response to German actions after President's address.
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Washington
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Germany
South Atlantic
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Westfalen
Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress
Diplomatic ties endure as war risks rise
The article notes that a break between powers does not necessarily trigger hostilities. German and American rights in each country largely persist, with treaties remaining in force unless denunciation is given. Consuls continue, trade remains crippled, and neutral actions allowed with contraband avoidance.
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Germany
United States
Spain to handle U S diplomatic interests in Berlin
Washington reports Spain will assume the diplomatic interests of the United States in Berlin starting soon, reflecting a shift in wartime diplomacy and consular arrangements.
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Spain
United States
Berlin
Germanys Diplomatic Interests Shift to Swiss Legation
Washington reports that Germany will place its diplomatic interests in the United States under the care of the Swiss legation, effective soon. This move relocates liaison duties from German to Swiss authorities amid ongoing relations between nations.
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United States
Spanish Ambassador Says No Information On Relations With U S
The Spanish ambassador to Washington after a State Department call said he has no information on whether Spain will sever relations or be asked to assume American interests.
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Spain
United States
Democratic Leader Kitchin Dispa raged With Mane On Congressional Action
Washington February 3 Democratic Leader Kitchin told Republican Leader Mann at the opening of the House that congressional action was contemplated today in connection with the President's address.
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Coast Guard boards German prize ship Appam. Arkansas on duty
Newport News Virginia February 3 A coast guard cutter has gone alongside the German prize ship Appam and it is believed the German prize crew will be taken off immediately Two torpedo boat destroyers joined the superdreadnought Arkansas stationed off the Virginia capes on emergency duty in connection with the German situation Incoming vessels said the Arkansas remained off the capes
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St Louis Steamship Postponed By Coal Shortage
The International Mercantile Marine announced the postponement of the American Line steamship St Louis until noon Sunday due to a shortage of steam coal. The delay affects travelers and cargo awaiting departure from New York on the listed sailing.
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Associated Press
New York
International Mercantile Marine
American Line
St. Louis
Torpedo Boat Bagley At Morehead City Harbor
New Bern reports the torpedo boat Bagley used as a mine layer entered Morehead City harbor early yesterday morning to coal up for a long cruise. Rumors of Beaufort harbor mining circulated, but Bagley later departed with Warden and E-2 outside. Authorities say Bagley convoyed the others to an unknown point and may return to Beaufort harbor. Local residents fear possible war attack scenarios.
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Austrian freighter Himalaya put out of commission
Reports from Newark bay state the Austrian freighter Himalaya, once in the harbor estuary, was rendered inoperable as its engine piston heads were smashed around the same time as the Germany break news reached police.
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New York
Germany
Newark Bay
Two Steamers Sunk Off Spain by German Submarine
Madrid reports two steamers the Button and the Elekon torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. Two Spaniards drowned. the rest of both crews were rescued or landed.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Spain
London
Button
Elekon
Community weighs site for new county courthouse
A Greensboro mass meeting chaired by J. C. Kennette gathered many county residents to decide on a courthouse location. Judge L. Strudwigk urged placing the escorthouse on a quiet street away from noise. An amendment proposed by RB. Ibyon suggested evaluating the lot beside the proposed O. Henry hotel.
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J. C. Kennette
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Exploding Range Blasts Home in Early Morning Incident
Frozen pipes and a range explosion damaged the home of H. M. Brown on Richardson Street at about 7 30 AM. A range blew through the ceiling and windows shattered. Kathleen Brown narrowly escaped after leaving the yard. Plumbers had a busy day as many residents failed to shut off water amid record cold. temperatures about five degrees below zero.
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Yeem
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