Wilson asks Congress to clear decks for war effort
President Wilson urged Congress to suspend routine business and act swiftly to mobilize resources for potential war. He seeks authority to use all U.S. assets to protect ships and lives at sea as tensions rise with Austria-Hungary and Germany. The Liverpool arrivals of American ships eased some anxiety.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
Congress
Peay
Liverpool
Philadelphia
Finland
New York
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Austria
von Bernstorf
Histaff
Cuba
Spain
Supreme Court Allows Virginia Mandamus to Seek WV Debt Share
The Supreme Court today granted Virginia permission to initiate mandamus proceedings against West Virginia to compel payment of about 14 million dollars as Virginia’s share of the 1861 debt.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Virginia
West Virginia
Ambassadorship Sees Possible Return Via Spanish Port
Dispatches indicate no official instructions on a break yet. Ambassador Gerard has effectively decided to travel back to the United States through a Spanish port, according to late night notes.
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United States
Gerard
Dempsey to Meet Carl Morris in Salt Lake Showdown
Local fight fans anticipate a 16 round bout tomorrow night as Salt Lake boxer Jack Dempsey faces former heavyweight contender Carl Morris. The Murray Boxing Club promotes the event with strong Dempsey support from the region.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Jack Dempsey
Salt Lake
Carl Morris
Murray
Dempsey
Senate endorses Wilson on severing Germany ties
Washington February 5 Chairman Stone of the Senate Foreign Relations committee introduced a resolution endorsing President Wilsons action to sever diplomatic relations with Germany. The measure emphasizes the presidents aim to keep peace and was adopted under the rules without debate.
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Washington
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wilson
Germany
Berlin Report Says Germany Won’t Alter Submarine Policy
Berlin dispatches from Briskquarters indicate no prospect of Germany changing submarine orders. The news cites official information and reflects consistent wartime posture.
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Berlin
Bris
Germany
Ford offers plant to government in event of war
Henry Ford said today that if war occurred he would place his factory at the disposal of the government to operate it for war needs. He emphasized readiness to mobilize production and support national defense.
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Ford
Washington
Henry Ford
Secretary discusses expedited legislation to seize shipyards and plants
Washington Feb 6 Secretary of War conferred with the President and with the heads of War and Navy on expediting legislation to enter the government to take possession of shipyards and munitions plants and other preparedness features if necessary.
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Washington
Sing
War
Navy
Break Between U S and Germany Arouses War End Hopes
Aggar Petrograd reports US German rift sparks enthusiasm and belief it may hasten peace. Berlin notes German retreat from British forces after loss at Beaucourt, with British lines repulsed.
Bomb under steps shocks New York official home
Associated Press brief reports Customs Collector Malone of New York found a bomb under the steps of his home. Other items note seventeen German merchant ships seized in Manila with crews removed, a French report of a German raid near Bareaux, and continued German attacks in the north without gains from Petrograd.
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Washington
Malone
New York
Treasury Department
Manila
Nvo
Paris
Bareaux
Alsace
Petrograd
Break in U S German Relations Reported in Berlin
Berlin reports the breaking off of diplomatic relations between the United States and Germany, a development disclosed in the foreign correspondence from the German capital.
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Berlin
United States
Germany
Sunder
First Louisiana Expected Call to Mobilize Troops
Col Frank P Stubbs commands the First Louisiana Infantry which has not yet received orders to mobilize though a full break with Germany is feared. The unit served on the Mexican border and earned high praise for discipline and endurance, mustering out with a strong record. The men swore an oath under the new army bill and stand ready to respond quickly if needed.
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Frank P. Stubbs
First
Louisiana Infantry
Louisiana
Eaton crews disarming ships near Philippine ports
Washington reports that western war-bound crews at Philippine ports attempted to disable several ships. Island authorities have taken appropriate measures to prevent incursions and maintain security.
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Washington
Philippine
Housatonic Sinking Sparks No Major U S German Clash
Washington reports findings that the sinking of the Housatonic may not provoke a grave U S German confrontation. Consul Stephens says warning given and crew saved. ship carried wheat contraband for Britain. Case likened to William P Frye incident as international law observed.
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Washington
Germany
Stephens
Plymouth
William P. Frye
Wessel
Panzance
Small towns and primaries held by Democratic committee
A Democratic state executive committee plans a meeting on Thursday to discuss local primaries and related party affairs in small towns. The session aims to align candidates and strategy for upcoming elections across communities.
New Election Law Raises Yet More Municipal Puzzles
New Orleans reports a call for an executive committee meeting of Louisiana’s Democratic state central committee to authorize parish committees to govern municipalities lacking local executive committees. Louisiana towns face technicalities enforcing the new primary law, with Breaux Bridge showing registration and timing clashes as elections loom.
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New Orleans
Democratic State Central Committee of Louisiana
Choctaw Club
Grunewald Hotel
Louisiana
Breaux Bridge
St. Martin Parish
W. C. Boring
Wade O. Mertin
L. H. Thomas
Tne
Martin
KE. L. Simmons
Senate
Donaldsonville
Ascension Parish
White mob attempts to whip suspect in Monroe area
A Saturday night incident left James Harris and John Simpson wounded after white men attacked Sampson’s home eight miles northwest of Monroe to whip David Sampson over alleged threats to Mark Flurris. Harris and Simpson reported gunfire as the assailants withdrew. no serious injuries reported. The piece also notes Governor Pleasant’s upcoming Seventh District appointments.
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James Harris
John Simpson
Sampson
Monroe
David Sampson
Mark Flurris
West Monroe
Harris
Governor Pleasant
Cotortet
Wilson Calls on Neutrals to Break Diplomatic Ties With Germany
President Wilson urges all neutral nations to sever relations with Germany as the United States has done. American diplomats are instructed to report how neutrals respond and the move is watched with concern as Germany's actions threaten American lives and rights. Austria’s stance remains tied to Germany, with expected diplomatic break once Austria aligns.
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Germany
Washington
Wilson
United States
Austria
Waiting for Germany to carry out threat
Washington reports grim preparations as Germany advances unrestricted naval warfare. The United States stiffens its stance while President Wilson hopes neutral powers join in pressuring peace. A note says Germany may release Americans captured by its raider in the South Atlantic.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Wilson
Europe
South Atlantic
Guardsmen Stay On Border After Deployment
AP dispatch notes South Carolina and Tennessee guardsmen halted from returning home at El Paso by orders from General Funston. Meanwhile General Pershing leads over ten thousand American expedition troops as they move out of Mexico.
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el Paso
South Carolina
Tennessee
Funston
Columbus
N. M
Pershing
Mexico
Vegetable Crops Damaged by Severe Freeze
Extremely low temperatures grip the South with Florida and Louisiana fruit and vegetable crops reported badly damaged amid a cold snap.
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Atlanta
South
Florida
Louisiana
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