Waiting for Developments in Submarine Campaign
Washington notes focus on the sinking of the British steamer Eavestone with the loss of an American sailor. Officials say the incident likely will not trigger a war declaration, while the War Department orders immediate purchase of large quantities of supplies as preparedness continues.
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Germany
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Queenstown
Rollier
President Wilson mobilizes volunteers to speed war prep
News from Washington reports President Wilson aiming for up to half a million volunteers to accelerate naval construction. Officials, including Secretary Daniels, discuss fast tracking shipyard takeovers. Henry Ford offers his plant for war production at no cost.
Switzerland Rebuffs Wilson and German Prize Note
Washington reports Switzerland will not break off relations with Germany. Germany releases sixty four American captives on British ships. Republican senators back immediate construction of twenty fleet and eighty coast submarines. War Secretary Baker orders prompt purchase of reserve quartermasters supplies to the limit of funds.
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Switzerland
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Baker
Germans Seek Caution as War Warnings Rise
London reports Zimmern says Germany joins Wilson in calling for no conflict and thanks him for cautions. Germans in Berlin and across the Reich show courtesy to Americans awaiting war’s end, hoping many correspondents stay to keep unofficial ties. Isle of Arran sunk by submarine. Eavestone also struck with crew losses. American seaman Richard Wallace among those killed.
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Germany
Wilson
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Aneed
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Submarine Attack After Abandoning Sinking Vessel
A man submarine abandoned its sinking vessel and then shelled lifeboats where the crew sheltered. The attack killed the captain and three sailors and severely wounded the second mate.
Ambassador Gerard Leaves Berlin for Switzerland?
The Central News Agency reports ambassador Gerard has left Berlin and is due in Switzerland tonight but no confirmation is available. In Berlin the Turkish headquarters claim the British suffered two thousand killed attacking Turkish lines south of Tigris near Kutel Amara on February 1, the assault failing.
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Gerard
Berlin
Switzerland
Tigris
Kutel
Amara
Brazil to Germany Note Defends International Law
Rio de Janeiro reports the Journal Docommercio will publish Brazil's note to Germany tomorrow. It asserts Brazil will defend international law and its interests while acting prudently and avoiding provocation of a conflict.
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Docommercio
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Germany
German Vessels in Hawaii Disabled by Interned Crews
In Honolulu on February 6 nine German interned ships had engines and boilers disabled by their crews. The crews have been arrested or detained by authorities to prevent further use of the vessels.
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Honolulu
Hawaii
German Raid Repulsed Near Verdun Front
Two German raids on the Verdun front at Louvemont and Exparges failed last night. The Germans reached the first line French trenches near the Parrois forest but were ejected immediately.
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Verdun
Louvemont
Exparges
Parrois Forest
Carranza Sends Best Wishes to German Emperor
A Reuters Amsterdam dispatch quotes the Daily Telegraph reporting that a wireless telegram from Carranza of Mexico was published in German papers expressing goodwill toward the German emperor.
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Reuter
Amsterdam
Telegraf
Carranza
Mexico
President acts to halt ship transfers and armament changes
The president received a first hand army update from Secretary Baker. A proclamation bars further transfers of ships building in America to foreign governments to protect American merchant fleets. Convoy arrangements for European ships in the war zone and new armament rules remain undecided for now.
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Baker
America
President Wilson visits war and navy chiefs in Washington
Washington reports President Wilson met with Secretary Daniels and Secretary Baker, discussing naval appropriation bill amendments and potential steps after a war declaration. Officials weigh mobilization options with a likely plan to call a volunteer force of half a million men.
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White House
Daniels
Baker
House
Army
War Department
National Guard
Border Service
Auction Sale of Monroe Terminal Heights Lots Tomorrow
The second auction sale of lots in Terminal Heights Addition to Monroe will occur tomorrow. Messrs Phillips and Blanks report they have sold about two thirds of the property and the addition is already seen as a residential area. Prices have advanced and with Iron Mountain terminal work underway the new addition should rise quickly. Read today’s column for details and take the free ride to inspect the development tomorrow morning.
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Monroe
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Blanks
Iron Mountain Terminal
Surprises Planned for Wilson Inauguration Day
Washington hosts remarkable changes as the first Democratic successor since Jackson prepares for March 4 to 5 ceremonies. Oath private then public, two inaugural parades, and floats tracing national progress plus a restrained ball. Hotels fill, railroads offer discounts, and officials push visitor arrangements.
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Thomas R. Marshall
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Germany Seeks Calm Stance After US Break
Washington Feb 6. Germany shows calm deliberation over breaking with the United States. Foreign Secretary Zimmerman touts a peaceful spirit while affirming no retreat from protecting American lives and rights.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Zimmerman
Holland Protests German Submarine Warfare
The Hagus reports Holland protests Germanys declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare. The press remains silent as officials respond to the crisis.
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Hagus
Holland
Germany
Stand by the President Says Gov Pleasant Pleads for Peace
New Orleans Feb 6 Gov Ruffin G Pleasant who served in the Spanish American War urges peace but says Stand by the president He notes the crisis roots and that Wilson had to break with Germany Yet Louisianans will back the president to defend national rights and dignity in the face of war risks
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United States
World Court of Public Opinion
Germany
Wilson
Austria
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Daniels
Henry Ford
New Orleans
Ruffin G. Pleasant
Louisiana
Pleasant
Immigration Bill Sealed as Veto Is Overridden
Congress overrode President Wilson with a 62 to 19 Senate vote and 287 to 106 House vote to enact the immigration bill including the literacy test. Japan raised objections to language stating that aliens already excluded could not seek entry, while lawmakers argued for a pure homogeneous American populace amid tense international relations. The literacy test excludes aliens over 16 who cannot read English or another accepted language.
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Japan
House
Reed
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South Carolina
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