American ship torpedoed sparks war prep measures
The United States tightened defense protocols after Germany severed diplomatic ties. White House grounds closed. all navy yards and army posts restricted to personnel. Publication of ship movement lists suspended as Secretary Daniels notes fleet maneuvers continue in Guantanamo. A full war mobilization plan and industrial readiness are outlined.
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Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Wilson
Congress
Baker
Daniels
White House
Guantanamoo
Navy
Sinking of the Housatonic Alarmed U.S. Officials
The American steamer Housatonic was sunk by a German submarine near the Scilly islands. The ship had sailed from Galveston on January 6 and Newport News on January 16 for London carrying 144,200 bushels of wheat. Eight officers and twelve or more crewmembers were American, with others of various nationalities onboard.
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Scilly Islands
Galveston
Newport News
New Orleans
Housatonic Steamship Company
Edward F. Geer
New York
Housatonic
Glasgow
Texas
Texas Transport and Terminal Company
Brown, Jenkinson & Co
Europe
Rotterdam
Belgian Relief Commission
American Flas
Thomas A. Ensor
Geer
New York Militia Called Out and Naval Reserves Muster
New York's entire state National Guard and the naval militia were ordered out by Governor Whitman after a Germany break. Major General O Ryan to guard arsenals, bridges and waterways while forts and coast defenses were reinforced. Preparations for possible events included doubling guards at navy yards and Governors Island with divisions ready for service.
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New York
Associated Press
National Guard
New York State
Naval Militia
Whitman
John F. O’ryan
O’ryan
Commodore Forshow
Germany
War and Navy Departments
Navy Yard
Governor’s Island
Department of the East
Leonard Wood
District of Columbia
National Guard of
Attempt to Sink Warship Foiled by Teuton Ships
Philadelphia officials report an attempted scuttling of the U S destroyer Jacob Jones at the navy yard by opening sea cocks. The ship listing and two German cruisers Kron Prinz Wilhelm and Prinz Fitel Friederich were seized, guards placed, and marines patrolled as censorship blocked confirmation.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Jacob Jones
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Washington
Navy Yards
Delaware River
Kron Prinz Wilhelm
Prinz Fitel Friederich
Navy Department
Commandent
Russell
Navy Yard Orders Put Mechanic Force On 24 Hour Basis
Multiple wartime actions unfold across coasts including Puget Sound Yard placing all mechanical personnel on 24 hour duty starting Sunday to rush ship repairs. Fort Wool garrisoned by Fort Monroe troops. Schofield Barracks troops moved to Honolulu with deputies sworn in, leaves canceled, and St Louis patrolling harbor.
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Associated Press
Bremerton, Wash
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Norfolk
Fort Wool
Hampton Roads
Fort Monroe
Honolulu
Schofield Barracks
United States Marshal
ARMY
NAVY
ST. Louis
Vallejo
Cal
Mare Island Navy Yard
Cleveland
Chattanooga
Wilson Breaks With Germany War Looms If Austria Joins
President Wilson announces severance of diplomatic relations with Germany at a joint session of Congress and warns of war if Austria-Hungary joins the submarine warfare. Passports issued to Count von Bernstorff and staff. American interests shifted to Spain and Switzerland. new anti conspiracy laws to be enacted by Congress.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Austria
Count von Bernstorff
Gerard
United States
Berlin
Spain
Switzerland
High Seas
President Wilson to address Senate on severed Germany ties
President Wilson will deliver a full address to the Senate recounting the severance of diplomatic relations with Germany. The speech, described as an important statement on the crisis, is slated to be printed on Page Four.
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Wilson
Senate
Germany
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