Americans Claim Inalienable Right to Traverse Seas
Associated Press reports in Washington on February 7 state the United States will not convoy the St. Louis if she sails into the German submarine zone. The State Department asserts the right to traverse the seas against German blockade and warns sinking without warning will trigger hostilities. Officials note the threat of holding Ambassador Gerard in Berlin until Ambassador von Bernstorff is safely treated by the United States, with hopes England will ensure safe passage home for Bernstorff and party.
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Ambassador von Bernstorff's Return Plans
Berlin reports no definite information on the reconduct of Ambassador von Bernstorff which must arrive before Ambassador Gerard's departure. Gerard has not received his passports and cannot confirm his travel date.
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Foreign Office
Gerard
Conflicting Dispatches on German Diplomats and Sinking of Ships
Washington reports ambassadors Willard and Gerard communications from Bern as Germany intensifies submarine warfare. Ambassador Gerard may have left Berlin for Bern, while Ritter in Switzerland to handle German interests in the U.S. Eight ships sunk or torpedoed, including British steamers and vessels from Norway and Spain, with several crews saved or landed.
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Paris
Embermenil
Lorraine
Denmark Cites Difficulty Breaking Diplomatic Ties With Germany
Copenhagen on February 7 reports that Denmark has decided it cannot follow the United States in breaking off diplomatic relations with Germany. The decision signals a cautious stance amid European tensions and preserves formal ties while monitoring the conflict.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
United States
Germany
Sweden Rejects U.S. Diplomatic Break with Germany
Stockholm reports Sweden will not sever diplomatic relations with Germany despite the United States invitation. Sweden will protest Germany's naval policy instead.
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United States
Stockholm
Sweden
Germany
Vessels Reported Sunk Near London Harbor
Reports list several British vessels sunk including the steamers Vesta and Crown Point, the bark Lorton, two steam trawlers and two fishing boats.
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Susk
Vesta
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Lorton
Defense Budget Surge Plans to Prepare for Possible Fights
The article outlines a large defense funding increase aimed at readying the nation for any upcoming threats. Officials emphasize expanding military readiness, technological development, and joint operations to deter potential conflicts.
Congress races to ready U S for any emergency after break with Germany
Washington February 7 Congress sped defense measures in the naval bill and related legislation to prepare for possible conflict with Germany. The House added about 5.0 million for ammunition and anti aircraft guns, while Senate moves included a plan for 100 submarines and expanded penalties for threats to the president.
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United States
Stone
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Army
National Guard
Department of Justice
Wilson
House Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Overman
Federal Marine War Risk Insurance Bureau
Germans Renounce Kaiser in New York Naturalizations
In New York on February 6 more than 900 people of German birth renounced allegiance to the German Emperor and Austria and took out first papers to become U S citizens. Extra clerks were added at naturalization bureaus to handle the rush of men and women choosing U S citizenship.
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New York
Germany
Austria
United States
Indictments Against Orleans Saloon Keepers Mark Sweep
New Orleans grand jury returned 16 indictments against saloon keepers for alleged Sunday law violations. Several witnesses testified on race track operations. Prominent hotels and restaurants named include the St Charles Monteleone De Soto Kolls A V Tranchina and others.
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Orleans Parish Grand Jury
St Charles
Monteleone
de Soto
Kolls A. V. Tranchina
Farm Property 5 Sold by Bank in Ouachits River Region
The Seals plantation of 2019 acres on the Ouachits river in the upper parish was sold this morning by Union National Bank receiver H F Thomas to Hunter McCormick interests for 25000 cash. The sale recoups the loan and interest, canceling a bad loan. The buyers plan oil and gas drilling and have taken over Glendora plantation nearby.
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Seals
Union National Bank
H. F. Thomas
Hunter Et Als
Ouachits River
Hunter & McCormick
Glendora
John T. Cole
Situation Nears Crisis as Hour Advances
The report notes a tense state with a possible declaration imminent. Authorities stress vigilance and readiness while monitoring political and security developments.
Cabinet Discusses War Threats and Neutral Dilemmas
President Wilson and top aides reviewed the German submarine threat and American preparations for war. Officials described no new developments, noted skeptical views of Germany's promises, and outlined plans for defense, shipping, and neutral relations as nine vessels have been sunk.
Senators Split Over Wilson War Move
In Washington on February 7, debate arose as Senator Stone urged approval of President Wilson's severing of diplomatic ties with Germany. Senator Works opposed war moves without clear cause while several Democrats and Republicans pledged unity if war results, keeping ships and citizens out of the barred zone.
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Associated Press
Washington
Stone
Senate
Wilson
Germany
United States
Works
Vardaman
Kirby
Precautionary Steps Kept In Place Amid Rising Tensions
Washington February 7 All precautionary measures and military preparations are the extent of actions planned unless war with Germany occurs. Surface activity has returned to near normal with small signs of crisis such as no admittance and pass controls. Navy officers study plans under the annual appropriation bill while officials assess plants for faster naval vessel construction and decide submarine and sub chaser orders once funds are available. Continued on Page Two.
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