Wilson to AWAIT An Overt Act Against German Submarines
President Wilson urged Congress to grant authority for any means needed to protect American lives at sea. He tied potential actions to German submarine warfare and warned of further congressional requests if American ships or lives are harmed. The address followed a chaotic joint session as officials announced passport changes and public cheers greeted decisive moves.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Germany
Agai
Sy International News Service
Supreme Court
United States
Lester Woolser
State Deparment
von Bernsforf
Senate
House
Properties Sold in City Tax Auction Attended by Many
Fifty people, including several women, gathered in the Common Council Chamber at 101 o'clock for the sale of properties with unpaid taxes. Twenty two parcels were sold under Corporation Counsel John Bright as auctioneer. The sale, intended to clear titles, included lots tied to the Harding and Waits estates. Elwood Roberts bought 55 and 57 Mountain Avenue for 26 dollars. Purchasers can redeem within 18 months by paying bids plus 15 percent. Mayor Thompson attended, bids rose by a dollar increments, and women participated actively.
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Common Council
Cty
Corporation
John Bright
E R. Harding
Thomas Waits
Russell Wissins
Harding
Elwood Roberts
Chester
Thompson
Bishop Alexander Walters Dies in New York
Bishop Alexander Walters of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church died at his home 208 West 134th Street New York from a complication of diseases. He led the New York and New England dioceses for 25 years. Born in Bardstown Kentucky 58 years ago he was an energetic church worker.
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New York
Alexander Walters
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
West 134Th Street
New England
Walters
Bardstown
Hotel Destroyed by Fire at Campbell Hall
Campbell Hall Feb 3 The Weaver Hotel owned by Darton Weaver was totally destroyed by a morning fire discovered by Philip Lambert at 12 45. Firefighters fought high winds and extreme cold to save nearby buildings despite delays from storm conditions. All guests escaped with few personal belongings while some furniture was saved. Local and out of town units responded including Cataract’s pump and Goshen crews.
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Times-Press
Campbell Hall
Weaver Hotel
Darton Weaver
Philip Lambert
Tee Weaver
T Ome
Chief Hock
Goshen
Washingtonville Company
Gesher
Republicans Lead In Demonstration After Speech
The House chamber echoed with unanimous cheering as President’s policy to shield Americans from the crisis drew broad approval. Republicans led the applause, while Chief Justice Edward Douzins and Supreme Court justices observed a rare joint session. The address, delivered in under 15 minutes, underscored resolve to protect the nation.
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International News Service
Washinegton
United States
House of
Edward Douzins
White
Supreme Court of the Nation
Supreme Court
Galeries
Congress
President bids farewell amid somber Capitol scene
The article describes President facing emotional departure in the Capitol. Dignitaries including Bishop Walters and Rev. Mason are noted. The scene features Secret Service escorts, Senators, Speaker Clark, and a tense reception as the president delivers his final address, followed by a thunderous, partisan ovation.
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Capitol
Secret Service
Clark
House
Saxon Motor Plant Wiped Out By Fire
Fire of undetermined origin today virtually destroyed the Saxon Motor Car Corporation plant in Detroit. About 1200 men were thrown out of work and the loss was estimated at more than a quarter of a million dollars.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Saxon Motor Car Corporation
Purdy Wins In Canfield Case Decree
Appellate Division upholds Surrogate's Court decree granting ownership of securities to Alton J. Purdy executor of Jesse W. Canfield estate. Securities taken from Canfield home in Philadelphia deemed gifts invalid. delivered to Purdy. Alton J. Ward and John Bright counseled Purdy. Mrs. Canfield represented by Thomas C. Rogers and John R. Taylor.
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Leander C. Purdy
Jesse W. Canfield
L. K. Canfield
Mr. Purdy
Purdy
Alton J Wail
John Bright
Mrs. Canfield
Thomas C. Rogers
John R. Taylor
Author of Tip Is Discovered in Leak Probe
International News Service reports W W Price, White House correspondent, testified in leak investigations that he sent details of President Wilson's anticipated move to two Chicago brokers Finley Farrell and Company and Frederick E Aldrich at 11 52 on December 29. Babcock improving at Thrall Hospital after a bullet wound from an accidental discharge while cleaning a revolver.
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International News Service
Washington
W. W. Price
White House
Washington Evening Star
Wilson
Chicago
Finley Farrell and Company
Frederick E Aldrich
Babcock
F. Lee Babcock
Grand Avenus
Thrall Hospital
Liberty Street School PTA Meeting Set Monday Evening
The Liberty Street School Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Officers will be elected and all members are urged to attend. An interesting program has been prepared.
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Liberty ST
Liberty Street
Diplomatic break with Germany announced in Washington
Count von Bernstorff received his passports at 2 pm as Germany’s break with the United States was declared by President Wilson. Officials said Ambassador Gerard would return to Berlin, with Austria-Hungary likely to follow. The move signals a potential path to war but not yet war.
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Austria
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United States
von Bernstroff
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House
Tumuity
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Turkey
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