Gerard Is In Switzerland Amid Diplomatic Moves
The state department reports American Ambassador Gerard has reached Berne Switzerland. A Madrid dispatch to Ambassador Willard forwarded the news, while Berlin and Bernstorff arrangements are clarified by Washington. German officials reportedly sought a safe departure for Bernstorff, not a move against the United States.
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Gerard
Berne
Switzerland
Williard
Madrid
State Department
Germany
Washington
Count Bernstorff
Willard
Berlin
Herne
England
Count von Bernstorff
Mr. Gerard
United States
Shoot to Kill Orders Issued at Navy Yard Fortified
Philadelphia reports heightened security as naval and army units brace for possible threats. Guards man gates and two daily drills test landing, artillery handling, and small arms. Twenty two machine guns mounted with crews ordered to shoot to kill if necessary at the navy yard.
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Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Bopp and Aides Held Here for Crime
Washington reports Frans Hopp former German consul general and three aides face conspiracy charges over neutrality violations. Bail raised to 25000 each as US officials reveal possible escape plans with Count von Bernstorff. Investigation notes indicate efforts to leave the country from New York next week.
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Trans Fiopp
San Francisco
Counsul
E. H. Wolbb Shack
George Wilhelm von Brincken
Legation
Bopp
Cal
Fed. T
Frans Hopp
Hero
William Hunt
United States District Court
Theodore J. Roche
Widct
Hopp
Fat
John W. Preston
United States
FR. H. von Sehaek
New York
Count von Bernstorff
Department of Iuetien
State Department
Roche
Washington
Censorship lifted on Honolulu to U.S. cable line
The Commercial Cable company announced that Monday's censorship at Honolulu on the cable line to the United States has been abolished. The move ends a period of restricted communications affecting Hawaii and the mainland.
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New York
Commercial Cable Company
Honolulu
Tia
United States
Yale Beats Brown in Annual Swimming Meet
New Haven report notes Yale defeated Brown in the annual swimming meet here yesterday by 41 to 8. Also mentioned is the Duke of Southernland gifting Morgie estate to the United Kingdom for the use of soldiers and sailors, valued at 13,200 sores.
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BROWN
New Haven
Conn
Meb
New Yale
Duke of Southerland
Morgie
Beotnd
United Kingdom
Swiss Praise Decision Against Teuton Threat
Geneva reports that Swiss papers commend the federal council's move toward Germany mirroring actions taken against the United States. Editorials warn shared borders with Germany and Austria place Switzerland near front lines and fear no immediate aid from the U S in a serious crisis.
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Switzerland
Ewien Federal Council
Germany
United States
Journal de Geneve
Austria
German ships crippled in wartime port checks report
Officials report widespread sabotage of German merchant ships in American ports. Of twenty vessels tied to Philippine Islands, only six could be made seaworthy with little time or money. others were badly damaged by their crews or sabotage, suggesting a Berlin order or wartime instructions.
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Philippine Port Seines
Cormany
Berk
Berlin
Cecilie
Beaton
John J. Cogie
United States Coast Guard Service
Germany
Vaterland
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Hoboken
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North River
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Hattan
Pennsylvania
Danish Steamer Klampenborg Sunk Believed To Destroy Submarine
Copenhagen reports that the crew of the Danish steamer Klampenborg says a French warship approached as it sank on January 23. The submarine allegedly collided with the vessel as it went down.
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London
Keb
Pollitiken
Hier
German Irish Association Founded in Berlin Board Includes Gaffney
A German Irish association has been founded in Berlin. T. St. John Gaffney, formerly United States consul general at Munich and born in Ireland, is named to the board of directors. The announcement is from the Civeman News Agency via wireless report dated February.
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Sayvile
Sape
Civenman
T. St. John Gaffney
United States
Munich
Ireland
Seamen Ahead as Hamilton Trims Salary and Prepares
In a letter to T-Branch Rickey from Earl Llamilton, Hamilton confirms a salary cut from 7200 to 2000 while in Havana Cuba to shape up for a major combat, saying his shoulder feels strong though confidence is not as high as he wants, and he will be ready when the bell rings.
Ertie to Meet Hermann in Milwaukee Boxing Card
Johnny Ertie of St Paul bantamweight is matched with Kid Hermann of Pekin for a six round no decision bout in Milwaukee on February 16. Spike Kelly of Chicago faces Johnny McCarthy of San Francisco in the welterweight feature.
Brugges Harbor Bombed in Naval Air Attack
British officials report Bruges harbor struck by naval airplanes on February 9 or 10. Heavy bombs hit torpedo craft and dockside buildings set ablaze. Pilots faced difficult conditions but reported a second raid the next night with bombs observed on docks and railway.
Bankers Sentenced in Banking Laws Violation Case
Cincinnati February 7 Charlow A Davin and Elmer B Galbreath former residents of the old Second National Bank were sentenced to serve one and a half years in the Atlanta penitentiary by United States District Judge Sater. Both were convicted on charges of violating United States banking laws. The case will be appealed.
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Charlow A. Davin
Elmer BE. Galbreath
Second National Bank
Thin City
Atlanta
United States
Sater
Davie
Galbreath
Vor the frat time in years there were no potatoon re ceived on the Chicago market
No potatoes arrived on the Chicago market for the first time in years and prices rose by ten to twenty six cents. The brief item notes the unusual market lull and price uptick amid trading.
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Chicago
Web
Senate Split on Endorsing Wilson War Policy
Senate debates President Wilsons move to sever diplomatic ties with Germany as supporters urge unity and critics warn against war risk. Lodge calls for national unity while Vardaman Kirby and Works express opposition or caution amid looming crisis.
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Works
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Sweden
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Aged Hero Howard Spencer Dies in California
Howard Spencer known as The Hero of the Lady Elgin after swimming to a sinking steamer and saving many survivors died in Burbank California on February 7. The Grit student life saver from Northwestern University Evanston was aged 17 at the time of his death.
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Howard Spencer
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Senate Judiciary Committee Backs Constitutional Women’s Suffrage
The committee reported unanimously in favor of a constitutional amendment to grant women the vote. The question would go to voters next September. In Concord, a later vote defeated a DIN seeking presidential state county and town elections.
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Pel
Benate Judiciary Committee
Concord
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Benate
Adventure cow wanders from pasture to river and home
Bounds of Went Baldwin Mo reports his cow named Adventure Cone wandered from pasture into woods toward Sosco River. The animal swam across the current and continued along its course before the owner found it in South Miram.
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South Miram
Minneapolis Mayor Opposes Wilson War Policy Calls For Peace
Mayor Van Lear, a socialist elected this year, says the city does not back Wilson in the crisis and urges peace. He plans a mass meeting Saturday night to speak for public sentiment he says newspapers misrepresent. He condemns entangling alliances and questions the president’s lead, seeking broader discussion and unity.
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Wilson
Minne
van Lear
von Lear
Sio
Europe
Vessels Sunk in War Zone Report
Feb. 8 report lists multiple vessels sunk or damaged by submarines. Norwegian steamer Hicel and Bark Wasdale with crews rescued. Veera Crown Point Lorton and other British ships attacked. Italian Ferruccio, Swedish Bravalla, Beat and Cliftonian torpedoed. Thor II also torpedoed. two lives lost on Wartenfels.
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Wasdale
Sonedal
Veera
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Lorton
Wartenfels
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Bravalla
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St .Ealm Beat
Cliftonian
Thor II
Germany vows no halt to civilian relief in Belgium and France
London reports Catholic assurances from the German government that relief work will continue in occupied zones. American agents on the Belcan relief commission may stay unless war is declared, at which point they would receive conduct.
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Belgium
Commission
London
France
Belcan Relief Commission
Wild horse dealers sentenced in Omaha case
In Omaha Judge J W Woodrough sentenced five defendants in the Arizona wild horse fraud case. Cc M Thompson of Omaha, secretary of United States Live Stock Company, got one year and one day at Leavenworth. A Smith of Omaha three months at Grand Island. bonds set at 10000 and 5000 respectively. John Bolecy of Omaha fined 500, Ko Burwinkle of Des Moines fined 500 and paid today. Sidney Smith, president of United States Live Stock Co, was not sentenced today and was taken to Mason City hospital. Indictments were filed against 43 defenders allied with the company.
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United States District Court Today
Cc. M. Thompson
Omaha
United States Live Stock Company
Leavenworth
Kaw
Cc. A. Smith
Grand Island
Neb
Thompson
Smith
John Bolecy
Ko Burwinkle
Dew Moines
Woodrou
Wiliam Hinck Jey
Brayton
D. J. Sidney Smith
United States Live Stock Comany
Mason City
Onic Cally
United States Live Stock
Bank Charter Row Before High Court
Linesin Nebraska heard today in the supreme court on the appeal of the state banking from a district court over whether to issue a charter to Albert White and others for the Central State Bank of Omaha. The charter was refused on grounds including White’s bank promoter record and lack of a filing. The case also涉及 testimony about White’s connection to Arthur F. Mullen and a demanded fee of 2500 dollars.
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Anothe Eroup
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Pacifists form Emergency Peace federation in New York
In New York on February s activists announced the Emergency Peace federation as a clearing house for pacific efforts amid the present crisis. Dr. George V. Kirhnmey and George Foster Peabody head the group which calls for a referendum before any war declaration and urges labor groups nationwide to press Washington on wartime policy.
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Feb. S
Emergency Peace Federation
George V' Kirehney
George Foster Peabody
Cooper Union
Washington
Explosions Hit German Factories Killing Many
Reports from Amsterdam say a dynamite factory at Schlebusch near Cologne blew up on January 27 killing about 200 people, mostly women. A blast on the railroad between Aix Je Champagne and Louvain injured 26 Belgian workers. A Bayer factory at Leverkusen was blown up last week, with many dead and two streets ruined.
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Les Nouvelles
Maestricht
Hiolland
Schlebusch
Cologne
Aix Je Chapelle
Louvain
London
Handlesblad
Zeevenaar
Germany
Bayer Company
Ship Sought for Germans Frederick VIII to Europe
The state department formally requests the Scandinavian line steamer Frederick VIII be used to transport Ambassador Bernstorff and his entourage to Europe. The cable to Copenhagen awaits a reply as sailings of both parties are suspended pending further instructions.
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State Department
Frederick VIII
Ambassador Bernstorff
Europe
Copenhagen
Bowen
New York Moves to Train Boys for National Defense
The New York State Military Training Commission plans a cadet corps of boys ages 1 to 18 not presently employed, aiming for 25,000 participants from schools. If a proposed amendment passes, including boxing workers, the corps could rise to about 240,000, with women volunteers totaling 10,000 aiding defense efforts.
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New York
National Defense
New York State
State Military Training Commission
John F.ryan
National Guard
Lincoln Woman Suffrage Victory in City Election
Lincoln Neb February election grants women the right to vote for president and vice president, plus all constitutional loans. a gallery of women approved the measure. Separate ballots announced the nationwide push for suffrage and municipal offers.
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Neb
Pineal
Gmt
Passports Denied to Women and Children on Danger Zone Routes
British ships face new restrictions as passports for women and children are refused on routes through war zones. The New York and London dispatches detail the California and other vessels sunk near Ireland, with one life lost and 200 hospital cases reported. Authorities cite German U boats and neutral state reactions across Europe and the Americas.
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California
New York
Glasgow
Ireland
State Department
Conead Prest
Queenstown
War Talk and Shipping News From Washington and Europe
Washington reports outline when war might occur over American ships and lives. The U S government says it will not seek war without an overt act by Germany. A Frederik VIIL request to transport Ambassador Ierustorif has been cable forwarded to Copenhagen. A German submarine sinks the Peruvian vessel Lorton inside Spanish waters.
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Port Adelaide
Australia
Dierman
Germany
United States
Tribune Washington Bureau
Washington, D. C
Lorton
Callao
Peru
Taft League to Enforce Peace Discusses World Power
An early 20th century report notes President Taft at a dinner with leaders from Washington and Jefferson discussing the League to Enforce Peace. The piece references a motion with thousands of people and the aim to avoid delaying a world power status through timely action.
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Kel
Washington
Jeforwon
Edie
Amelia
Taft
League
Wilsons Go A Golfing
The Wiltons went golfing this morning with Mire Wilton. The president had scheduled engagements for the day.
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Ilton
Mire Wilton
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