Berlin Papers Calm on US German Break
Berlin newspapers treat the US German diplomatic rupture as grave yet calm noting no surprise at the move. They deny broken promises, stress Germany's note conditioning on Wilson's policies, and view US entry as distant though likely. Some fear submarines may decide the war before US action.
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Wilson Seeks Prudent U S Stance Before World Court
In a tense prewar moment with Germany, President Wilson orders no act seen as unjust or expedient. He demands full protection of German rights in the U S and urges Americans to avoid actions that could push toward war while awaiting a concrete response to submarine warfare. The Eavestone incident is under investigation and not yet labeled an overt act.
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Germany
Berlin
Eavestone
Ships head to war zone as Saxonia sails to Liverpool
In the German war zone many American and neutral ships are on the high seas bound to or from the United States. The Saxonia of Cunard Line, a passenger liner, is among the vessels entering the zone, due in Liverpool February 8 after leaving New York January 30.
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United States
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Cunard Line
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New York
Congress Speeds Up War Laws in Washington
Congress moves fast on rail and espionage measures as United States weighs entering conflict with Germany. Senate phaseouts relations with Germany likely, with anti espionage penalties tied to new law and broader army staff access to war rooms. Bill expands airspace penalties for approaching vessels during crisis.
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German Embassy Off February 13
Washington feb 6 one week from today the whole corps of German officials in the United States including Count and Countess Von Bernstorff sail from New York for Germany Reservations for more than 200 persons have been engaged on the big Scandinavian liner Frederick Will leaving New York Feb 13 for Christiania Former German consuls will start for New York in time to be on hand when the ship goes out Count Von Bernstorff and his wife with the embassy suite will leave the capital Sunday night in a state department guarded car Safe conducts have been requested by the state department of Great Britain and France for passage through the allied blockade New York was chosen as the sailing port after plans for Cuba and then Spain or Italy were dropped British officials oppose passage through enemy territory
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Japanese Warships Sighted in Hawaiian Waters
Reports from Shinyo Maru passengers corroborate rumors of a Japanese squadron in Hawaii. They describe seeing a cruiser early Monday. Vessels named are the Tokiwa Iwata and Nisshin sailing near Honolulu.
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Senate Overrides Wilson Veto on Alien Bill
Congress overrides Wilson veto to pass the immigration bill with literacy test. Senate vote 62 to 19 after House earlier approved 287 to 106. Debates touched Japan’s protest and the need for a homogeneous American population, with leadership asserting the bill’s economic and political aims.
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Dutch Ship Shelled By Submarine
The Gamma, a 2,198 ton Dutch steamer owned in Amsterdam, was shelled and sunk by bombs. Berlin denies torpedoing without warning, claiming cruiser warfare due to contraband to England. Earlier reports noted crew landed and Lloyd’s cited no full details. Lars Kruse, a 1,460 ton Belgian relief steamer from Danish registry, was sunk near the Belgian coast with a wheat cargo from Buenos Aires.
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Reuter’s
Hague
Foreign Office
Reuter
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England
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Lars Kruse
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Brazil's Answer to Berlin Ready
Brazil completes its note to Germany on unrestricted submarine warfare after a conference with the United States representatives. Dr Laura Muller Brazil's foreign minister and Clovis Bevilacqua on the arbitration tribunal at The Hague finalize the document. The note pledges to safeguard Brazil's rights and will name acts hostile to its commercial independence and political sovereignty.
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Hague
Gazette Noticias
Pershing's Army Crosses Border in Return to U S
Ten thousand seasoned soldiers of Gen. John J. Pershing's Mexican punitive expedition returned to the United States after more than 10 months abroad. Columbus buzzed with soldiers as refugees from Mexico linger and authorities seek aid from the Red Cross to feed them. Prison camp guards hold 22 alleged Villa bandits facing murder charges in New Mexico state courts.
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Austria's Case Undetermined In World War I Context
Austria's case remains undetermined as the dual monarchy adheres to Germany's declaration yet seeks a possible distinction. President Wilson aims to secure peace terms to prevent future war, while neutrals may confer on postwar asks. Congress moves to support break with Germany. Bernstorff and a large German consular group plan to depart by the shortest route. The cabinet will discuss mobilizing resources and shipbuilding controls, with Ford offering his plant for war use if needed.
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Sinking of the Housatonic by a German submarine
Capt Enson of the American merchantman Housatonic told the Associated Press that at 1130 Saturday a submarine fired at his ship after boarding papers. The submerine commander said the grain ship would be sunk to England and protested the act as a deliberate attack on a friendly power. The ship was torpedoed at 1230 on the starboard side and abandoned as it sank with the commander filming.
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Associated Press
Escape attempt blamed for Eavestone sinking
Washington reports that an American crewman aboard the British steamer Eavestone was killed in shellfire from a German submarine. Survivors say the master and three crewmen perished as they left in lifeboats, and authorities believe the vessel resisted or attempted to escape.
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Turkish grand vizier resigns in a London report
London dispatch from Constantino ple via Amsterdam says the Turkish grand vizier has resigned due to health reasons. Talaat Bey forms a new ministry with Enver Pasha as minister of war and Nassimy Bey as foreign minister. Sassakiazim Effen di named Sheik ULTslam.
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Reuter
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Amsterdam
Talaat Bey
Enver Pasha
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Sassakiazim Effendi
No Official Report On German Gunboat Geier At Pearl Harbor
Washington reports no damage to the German gunboat Geier interned at Pearl Harbor. A dispatch from Captain Clark, commandant, said precautionary measures were taken to prevent destruction of property by German sympathisers, with no report of damage reaching the navy department.
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Germany Steeled for News of Break
Berlin reports a break in diplomatic relations with the United States as Americans in the city rush to learn details. Ambassador Gerard has not received official notice but meets with German Foreign Secretary Zimmerman. Germany signals a decisive, mobilized campaign with submarines and Zeppelins already in operation.
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Berliner Zeitung Amuiutag
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Zimmerman
Genany
Spain preps reply to Germany on submarine issue
Madrid reports the Spanish government is preparing its reply to Germany's submarine notification. The response is expected to be dispatched to Berlin on Tuesday or Wednesday, signaling imminent diplomatic wording from Madrid via Paris.
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Berlin
Housatonic Warned Before Sinking by German Submarine
Washington reports Consul Stephens in Plymouth says the American steamer Housatonic laden with wheat for Britain was warned by a German submarine before being torpedoed off the Seilly Islands on February 3. The submarine rescued the crew of 37 and towed them for ninety minutes toward land before landing at Penzance.
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England
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Central meeting postponed to February 13
Ford, president of the Central Association, notified directors that the proposed meeting at Cedar Rapids today has been postponed to February 13 due to poor transportation conditions.
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