Zimmermann Admits Plot Against U S
German Foreign Secretary Zimmermann defends the U S plot claim as a misunderstanding and asserts Germany would use normal wartime methods if war with the United States occurred. He says the United States offered neutrality and aid to anti-German actions while awaiting a favorable moment.
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Berlin
Zimmermann
Mexico
Japan
Germany
United States
Fete
United
Patente
Amercans
Mexico Plan Justified By Threatening Stand Of U. S., Says Berlin
A Berlin dispatch via Amsterdam says German Foreign Ministry instructed its Mexico City envoy to align with Mexico if the United States declared war after Germany resumes submarine warfare. The three instructions urged diplomatic moves to secure Mexican adhesion to Germany and its allies.
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Mexico
U. S
Berlin
London
Mareni
Arerevary Dimener
Mexica
United States
Reuter’x
Amseterdam
Amaterdam
Wolff Bureau
Ameriven Prees
Min- Forvige
Mexsco
Germany
Neu Ims
Ras
Ef Pateely
Ior
Tom
Japanese Deny German Plot Aims at Japan Toky o
Japan reiterates loyalty to the Entente and denies any German plan to draw Japan into war with the United States. Vice-Foreign Minister Shidehara says Germany overreached and that Japan will remain faithful to allies while managing anti Japanese measures in Idaho and Oregon.
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Germany
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Entente
Kijuro Shidehara
Mexico
Idaho
Oregon
M. Shidehaurn
Lanning
America
China
Shidehara
Olonel Manuel Peres Romero
Terauchi
Surprise in Washington on Dr Zimmermann's Excuter Weakness
In Washington observers assess German note handling and the possible impact if the United States enters the war. Foreign commentary on Page sand reflects mixed views about revelations and the U S stance amid growing anti war sentiment.
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Washington
Drs Zimmermann
United States
American U Boat Losses Total 166 American Lives
A list chronicles 166 American lives lost on various ships attacked by German U boats from March 1915 to February 1917. Ships include Falaba Gulflight Lusitania Armenian Arabic Hesperian Anconia Persia Englishman Athos Laconia and others with American casualties varying per vessel. The record notes 3 Americans aboard Athos and 124 Americans aboard Lusitania among totals.
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Gulflight
Lusitania
Hesperian
Anconia
Persia
Athos
Kaiser and Hollweg Hold Conferences With Zimmermann
Berlin dispatch says German Foreign Secretary Dr Zimmermann met the Emperor in a long audience. The talks, likely about the Mexican question, were followed by a conference at the Chancellor's residence with Zimmermann and several Foreign Office officials.
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London
Dr. Zimmermann
Berlin
Amsterdam
Zimmermann
Submarine Stops Dutch Freight Boat Near Scilly Islands
A German submarine halted the Dutch freighter Boomberg about 45 miles southeast of the Scilly Islands on January 31. The subs marked the Boomberg with two shots across its bow and demanded the lifeboat and ship papers. The German commander warned not to return to the waters.
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Suptnreide
Boomberg
Roxe
Scilly Islands
Penarth
Vivia Las Palmas
Palmas
Ander
Nick
Convicts' Dress Shirts Stolen at Sing Sing
Theft drains the Mutual Welfare League's Sing Sing stock as three quarters of the shirts vanish from a box opened by inmate sales manager George Conroy. Detectives probe the missing cons ants and name suspects among well dressed inmates.
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Mutual Welfare League
Sing Sing
George Conroy
Tmse
Verdun Torpedoed in Mediterranean While on Greek Relief Mission
The Verdun, a 2769 ton steamship formerly the Proconnisacs, requisitioned by Greece to carry 5000 tons of grain to the United States for relief, is believed torpedoed in the Mediterranean. The report notes a German submarine sinking near Nummer fest and cites a prophecy of 1,000,000 tons sunk by U boats in February with about 490,000 tons actually lost.
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London
A. Meuter
Verdun
Proconnisacs
United States
Old
Greece
Mediterranean
Berlin
Nummer
Laconia Sinking Reports Count 25 Americans Jeopardized
Washington reports state department findings show 25 American lives were jeopardized when the German submarine attacked the Laconia. Three were killed after the Norwegian steamer Nymad was warned and offered escape.
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Washington
State Department
Rockefeller may relinquish Pocantico estate to son
Report states John D. Rockefeller plans to turn over the Pocantico Hills 6,000 acre Westchester property to his son John D. Rockefeller Jr. He may visit only briefly in the future and reside mainly at the Lakewood and Cleveland sites. The elder Rockefeller is said to be in Florida and not to supervise the grounds or ongoing improvements.
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John D. Rockefeller
Pocantico Hills
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Rockefeller
Lakwood
N. Jy
Cleveland
John D, Rockefeller
Lakewood
Forest Hill
Tase
Standard O Company
Westchester County
Porantica Tittla
Colorado
Senate Battles Armed Neutrality Bill in Senate Filibuster
Washington March 3 The fight over the armed neutrality bill rages in the Senate with William J. Stone and allies leading a filibuster that could force an extra session. Pacific bloc leaders La Follette Norris and Groans join antiwar voices as cloture remains elusive and petition rounds fill the chamber.
Immediate Extra Session Urged on President
Washington observers weigh whether President Wilson will call an immediate extra session of Congress to push the armed neutrality bill amid a strong filibuster. Supporters urge quick action to meet German submarine challenges while critics warn of political risk if the move fails.
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Stevenson HH
Evans
Washington
Wilson
Sth Congress
Germany
Congress
Senate
Provident
Jenst
Wilson Tells Senators No War Move Without Congress
President Wilson has no intention of taking action that would bring war with Germany without Congress being summoned in extra session. He aims to pass key appropriation bills this session and argues war would require bipartisan approval through Congress, while some Republicans press to block measures to force an early session.
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Senate
United States
House of Representatives
Congress
Germany
Washington
Wilson
Capitol
Stone’s Disclosures Anger Naval Officers
Naval officers and administration officials are angered by Senator Stone’s disclosures during a Senate debate on the armed neutrality bill. They defend plans to equip merchant ships with light submarine chasers to guard against submarines in prohibited zones.
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Senate
Congress
Wantington
Senator Stone
Stone
Daniels
Capitol
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