Port Shut Unclear Reason For Order At New York Port
New York on February 1 reports orders to seal the port to all vessels, neutral or belligerent colors, including tugs, with many ships interned or tied up nearby. The action, issued by Collector Malone, aims to preserve neutrality. officials offered no explanation. Aimed at preventing any sea exit, the move follows alleged intelligence prompting drastic steps for neutrality.
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Daylight Saving Plan Prompts Congress Hearing
New York Feb 1 Congress may hold a public hearing on daylight saving for a one hour summer clock shift. The national daylight saving convention adopted resolutions forming a new body the national daylight saving association Memorial for Congress. The Borland bill is urged for enactment this session. Over 100 chambers of commerce and the AFL back the plan with John Barrett urging Latin American cooperation.
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Mine Field Charted in Annex Sent
Berlin reports the German note outlining barred sea zones around Great Britain, France, Italy and the eastern Mediterranean from Feb 1 1917. It details neutral shipping risks, lanes for passenger ships, signaling requirements, limited routes via Fal mouth and Scilly Islands, and conditions for American steamers to operate without mines.
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Action Deferred On Dr Grayson Nomination In Senate
Washington February 1 Republican opposition blocks further action on President Wilson’s nomination of Dr Cary T Grayson naval aide and physician to be medical director with rear admiral rank. Nominations of Samuel McGowan Frederic Harris and William Braisted to rear admiral posts were confirmed.
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Costa Rica sets election date under Tinoco regime
Minister Yale reports Gen Tinoco provisional government names cabinet and schedules congressional elections for April 1 with seats to begin May 1. The U S will withhold recognition until the new congress is formed. Also notes hog prices at Peoria stock yards with a sale totaling 2634.04 dollars to Gailbroth of Toulon.
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British Ships to be Armed for Defenses Abroad
British authorities plan to arm all merchant ships for defensive purposes as part of a broader war emergency. The Admiralty is assembling a fleet of fast cruisers to serve as submarine chasers with about 4,000 vessels available, while neutral ships may be kept in port. Marine insurance premiums are expected to rise, with rates around 7 percent for American vessels and 10 percent for those sailing to the Mediterranean.
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British steamer Artist torpedoed. crew perishes in open boats
Longn Feb 1 The 3570 ton British steamer Artist was torpedoed on the previous Saturday. Sixteen survivors were picked up three days later in an open boat far from land by the steamer Luciana. Seven of the original twenty three perished from wounds and exposure in a savage winter gale while awaiting land or rescue. The German pledge to US to spare merchant crews is criticized as broken by this brutal act.
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President Spends Night in Study Amid Sussex Note Signals
Washington February 1 President spent the night in study after a late evening reading a copy of the note. Reports say he showed no outward concern but hinted that some action might be considered before morning. He reportedly used the telephone but there is no clear indication of any move toward breaking off diplomatic relations.
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Urge lawmakers to curb railroad strikes in report
The Chamber of Commerce railroad committee urges immediate federal action to prevent strikes and lockouts. It backs Wilson's plan to delay disruption only after inquiry and proposes a public majority on any investigation or arbitration board plus creation of an interstate commerce labor statistics bureau.
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Germany’s War Policy Emphasizes Peace Aids
In a statement cited as Fight to the Bitter End, the German government argues it seeks peace on terms that protect existence and nationhood while opposing Allied conquest. It accuses England of using naval power to starve Germany, harming civilians, and urges the United States to view the new situation impartially and help prevent further suffering.
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Comment on German Note Reflects US Dilemma
New York Sun and other papers react to Germany's note as Washington faces a pivotal moment in World War I diplomacy. Excerpts warn of possible clashes with the Central Powers and judge Wilson's role, with calls to end attacks on neutral ships and possibly sever diplomatic ties if needed.
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Starvation Blockade of England Planned by Germany
Germany declares unrestricted submarine warfare and a starvation blockade of England. The note delivered to Ambassador Gerard and to Secretary Lansing triggers fear of a fresh crisis, with President Wilson incredulous at first and weighing three possible U.S. responses. Berlin promises to sink ships within barred zones as of Feb 1 1917, renewing Sussex-era tensions and warnings to neutrals.
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