Two Country Possibilities of War Prompted by Submarine War
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson and Col. House weighing options amid Germany’s unrestricted submarine campaign. Potential actions include recall of diplomats, warnings to sever diplomatic ties, and possible U.S. moves without an overt act, with decisions pending navy and treasury assessments.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
United Statill
Germany
Rubhle
New York Opens Port to All Incoming Shipping
New York February 1. After a night sealed by a cordon of destroyers and patrol boats, the port of New York is opened for all incoming and outgoing shipping. The collector of the north
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Associated Press
New York
North
Cotton Slump Widens Then Recovers After Navy War Move
New Orleans story notes Germany's unrestricted naval warfare announcement depresses cotton prices at opening. Prices fall from 18.50 to 21.50 per bale with May slipping to 13, marking a severe over-night loss before later rebound.
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New York
Felix
Mareh
May
New Orleans
Germany
German crisis viewed with extreme gravity by Wilson and Lansing
Washington February 1. After a one hour meeting President Wilson and Secretary Lansing indicated the German situation is viewed with extreme gravity. The United States has begun formulating a definite plan of action and there are indications some action has already been taken though the specifics are not disclosed.
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Washington
Wilson
Lansing
United States
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Declared by Germany
Germany declares unrestricted submarine warfare effective February 1 1917 with a blockade around Great Britain France Italy and the eastern Mediterranean. The move threatens to sever diplomatic ties with the United States as Washington weighs steps amid warnings and possible responses.
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Washington
Germany
Blockade Zone Defined in German Note Annex
Official text outlines broad blockade zones around Great Britain France and Italy effective February 1 1917 for sea traffic with neutral vessels warned to avoid the zones. It notes extensive Mediterranean restrictions and limited Greek access while defining enforcement details for German submarine operations and safe passage for certain American steamers under specified conditions.
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British Isles
England
Germany
Great Britain
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Italy
Mediterranean
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Netherlands
Denmark
Ballie
Norway
Faroe Islands
Spain
Portugal
Greece
Germany Aims To Halt All Sea Traffic At Once
The report notes Germany determined to stop all sea traffic immediately using strong measures. Officials indicate a sweeping naval move will disrupt international shipping and seal off major maritime routes.
Coldest Weather Yet Prompts Livestock Protection Advice
The Government weather bureau forecasts temperatures around 12 to 18 degrees with a deep cold snap. It urges livestock owners to protect animals and households to drain water pipes as the coldest period is expected to continue into Friday.
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Government Weather Bureau
Steamship safety and contraband guarantees for transatlantic routes
The passage notes the need for clear display of the flag and painted marks on boats and proper lighting for visibility. It states a weekly steamer in each direction with arrivals at Falmouth Sundays and departures Wednesdays, with the U.S. government guaranteeing no contraband as per the German list.
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Falmouth
United States
Reeves murder case under grand jury investigation in Minden
In Minden Louisiana January 31 the grand jury remains in session reportedly extending inquiries into the Reeves murder. An expected trial for Henry Waller and Johnny Long has not occurred and no indictments have been returned. The Reeves murder trial of four African American defendants proceeded quietly and is now concluded. the petit jury is discharged and no further jury trials are planned at this term.
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Minden
Reeves
Henry Waller
Johnny Long
Kent
Waller
Germany Accepts Challenge to Fight to the End
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg told a Reichstag committee that Germany accepts the war challenge and will stake everything to win. He announced Germany will start ruthless submarine warfare, saying it was not ready before.
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Associated Press
Berlin
von Rethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Germany
Orders Issued to Block Passages at New York Port
New York January 31. Torpedo boat at quarantine ordered to preserve neutrality and stop all vessels including neutral ships and belligerent flags from passing at night. Tugboats also barred and some tugs returned to port after briefly leaving quarantine. Dudley Field Malone, port collector, holds authority for neutrality. Commander Upham declined to comment.
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New York
Quarantine
Dudley Field Malone
Upham
Usher
New York Navy Yard
Record Price For Cattle Attention
A market note reports a record price for cattle drawing attention from buyers and sellers. Officials and traders monitor the surge as cattle values set new highs in今日 markets.
Louisiana Livestock Growth Highlighted by Richland Sale
Three cars of Louisiana steers averaging 747 pounds sold for 8.40 per cwt, a record quarantine price. The cattle from Whitehall Ranch in Richland Parish were fed 100 days on cottonseed meal and corn silage, gaining about 2.5 pounds per head daily before shipping 606 miles to Mangham and arriving in good condition with minimal shrink.
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Louisiana
Daily
National Live Stock Reporter
National Stock Yards
Ouachita
Richland
Whitehall Ranch
Richland Parish
E. D. Baker
Mangham
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