Bernstorff Receives Passports and War Steps Begin
Washington reports Bernstorff handed his passports as U S naval yards and the Annapolis forts close. The government seizes German wireless stations and the prize Appam. President Wilson decides to break off diplomatic relations with Germany and orders Ambassador Gerard home. The nation readies for war as Navy yard and ports go on war footing and ships cancel sailings.
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President Wilson Severs Diplomatic Ties With Germany
Washington February 3 President Wilson addressed Congress reviewing the Sussex incident and reading German American diplomatic correspondence. He announced severed relations over Germanys new submarine order and warned neutrals to follow Americas course. He signaled possible war authority and described a tense scene in Congress as diplomats moved toward a decisive policy shift.
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Wire bulletin summary of wartime controls and incidents
Feb 3 reports state wireless stations including Sayville and Tuckerton under government control. Naval academy closes to visitors and navy yard gates sealed. Submarines Gamma and Exsonite sunk with ten sailors lost. US destroyers Whipple and Jones patrol outside the Golden Gate. Appam seized at Norfolk. wall street celebrates with patriotic mood. Himalay cylinder heads removed. German bank withdrawals noted. George Washington damaged beyond use at Hoboken. Pittsburgh sailing from Bremerton to San Francisco. Pershing briefings, Camp orders issued. German-American leaders reaffirm loyalty to the president.
Guards Established at Bridges and City Aqueducts
New York on February 3 reports special guards being set at city bridges and the aqueducts. Authorities say the security measures aim to prevent sabotage and ensure uninterrupted water and transit services across the metropolis.
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Wilson Drives U S to Break Ties With Germany Over Submarine Policy
President Wilson orders severance of diplomatic relations with Germany following aggressive German submarine actions. The move marks a critical shift in U S policy as Berlin presses its naval warfare tactics.
Wheat Prices Rally After Early Dips in Chicago
In Chicago on February 1, a special market note shows May futures at 1.61, July around 146, with other bids: blue stem at 1.50. Portland reports high school games as P.H.S. teams beat Weston, freshman boys 36 to 17 and Weston girls second team lost 37 to 4.
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Universal Military Law Plans Put Factories to Work
The army and general staff have drafted four immediate action plans in case of war with Germany. They propose building a two million strong army yearly, delaying European deployment for a year, passing universal military service, and mobilizing three classes while directing all factories to furnish weapons and supplies. Russia suffered eighty thousand losses in ten months, far surpassing the U S army. Plans call for a hundred divisions of twenty thousand, needing fifty thousand officers with six thousand available now. Youths aged eighteen to twenty would be called in the first year.
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Bernstorff's Passage Difficult in War Time
Washington reports difficulty for Bernstorff to return home with no German ships sailing from the U S and no direct routes available via British ports or Trieste. Diplomats say the U S has no obligation to secure his safe voyage and consider Cuba or South America as possible routes. Americans among German raider prisoners confirmed. state department protested their detention.
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Cargo waiting Deutschland is burning in New London
A cargo stored in New London is burning after the submarine Deutschland incident was reported. The fire began immediately following news of the diplomatic break, prompting emergency responses and warnings to nearby facilities.
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Home Defense League Reports For Duty
New York on February 3 1920 twenty thousand members of the home defense league report for duty Police reserve squads hold all precinct stations awaiting emergency calls
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