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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
1
Amid tensions over a German hostage incident, officials report the United States weighing further actions. President Wilson golfed as statements from Secretary Baker and other leaders outline U.S. stance and possible steps, while discussions focus on safeguarding ships and property and preserving diplomatic relations with Germany.
Government position on American vessels during crisis amid German blockade. United States considers protecting carriers. WilKOn administration holds line. merchants fear extended port stays as ships in New York hold rather than sail.
Reports say ten ships were sunk in the zone today. The steamship Azul of 6074 tons and the brigantine Lloyd announced loss. Two crew were aided, captain and 14 others landed. Additional vessels named include Vontra and Crown Polity. Several ships reportedly heavy losses in a Sunday incident.
London reports the opening of parliament with King George in khaki and wounded soldiers present. President Wilson’s invitation and U S aid are noted amid tension over repatriation demands as Britain frames peace terms and wartime unity. A Chicago conspiracy case follows, with former police captain John D. Wapleple convicted after a pollen grate probe.
Amid a tense European scene Sweden and Norway reject Wilson's invitation for diplomatic ties while signaling protests over the German naval buildup. Peruvian and Spanish reactions mirror neutral nations' hesitance as Washington presses for nonbelligerent relations. News editorials in London and Amsterdam stress neutrality's limits and warn that any neutral stance could undermine peace plans.
United States Marine North announces a new enlistment standard permitting applicants with defective eyesight hearing or teeth if each has a minimum of twenty sound teeth Slightly underweight or shorter applicants are rejected About 120 pounds and 60 inches height qualifies A last summer intake of over 12 000 men is now eligible Also noted Switzerland has taken over German interests in Great Britain with Ambassador Page turning over German affairs and immediate police planning.
Swiss plans to assume German diplomatic duties in the United States as Count Von Bernstorff and staff depart. Swiss consuls to seize German consulates in Athilla Chicago Cincinnati New Orleans New York Philadelphia San Francisco Seattle St Louis and Manila. Swiss minister orders immediate takeovers to enable Swiss officials and families to move to New York joining allied staff.
About 300 people perish or suffer exposure after the Japanese steamer Hankaka ran aground in a fierce January storm near Chota, Shan Tang provinces, China. Dutch Captain Stampe and Netherlands Harbor Improvement Company aided survivors clinging to the vessel for four days in freezing water. 13 passengers and crew were saved.
In San Francisco on March 7 1920 Judge William Hunt ordered Theodor Bopp and four aides to furnish increased bail of 25000 dollars each after a conspiracy case involving charges against American neutrality. The defendants previously faced a federal arrest in connection with countered diplomatic actions.
Secretary Baker commends the border forces and general staff for their military efficiency and restraint during the punitive expedition. He notes the unit’s conduct reflecting pride in the department and the protection of residents in the U S Mexican border region.
New York leaders of pacifist groups announced the Emergency Peace Federation to push a referendum against wartime actions. George W. Kirchwey chaired the meeting with George Foster Peabody as treasurer. The federation sent over 1509 telegrams urging labor unions to back a Washington peace stand. The campaign seeks a referendum before any war declaration and calls for national unity and separation of injurious war powers after the conflict ends.
Wrathington Y C Mob 7 work to perfect amendments to the federal shipping law authorizing commandeering ships under construction in the United States for use during war or threats. Chairman Meteher of the Senate Commerce Sanitter leads the drafting with a conference between House and Senate members and Secretary Adoo on the shipping board.
The article reports on congressional debates over a presidential action related to Germany and war policy. It notes Democrats and Republicans from California and elsewhere voicing positions for or against endorsement, with Senator Sherman of Wisconsin and Senator Stone leading arguments. The piece highlights tensions about American neutrality, the German response, and the potential impact on public opinion and policy.
Weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with probable rain or snow in northern and western portions. Colder Thursday with fresh, strong winds. areas may experience wintry mix and shifting conditions.
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