Study Out Moves for Naval War
Washington February 7 All precautionary steps the military arms have been authorized to take are under way and little remains to be done unless war with Germany follows. Navy bill work continues with author ity to the president and ample funds for emergencies. Censorship at radio plants ordered, while Army plans proceed with two appropriation bills carrying funds for present emergencies. Secretary Baker orders re stock of army reserve depots as mobilization empties depots and rapid purchases are authorized for wartime needs.
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Germany
Navy
House
Vilans
Congress
Baker
Quarterminster
National Board
Stone
Army General Staff
Naval Arm of Defense
Navy Department
Naval Service
Daniels
Gerard Advises Press Men to Leave Berlin Safely
Berlin dispatch says Jaimes W. Gerard the retiring American ambassador to Germany warned U S newspaper correspondents to depart Germany at once by the safest route to the United States via Switzerland or Spain. He will stay in Berlin for several days to wind up urgent business and will be accompanied home by his staff and a few reporters. Some Americans have already left Berlin.
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Copenslagen
London
Berlin
Berlinske Tidende
Jaimes W. Gerard
Germany
United States
Switzerland
Spain
Berfis
Gerard
Copenhagen
Germany Will Not Stop Relief Work
London Feb 7 The Belgian relief commission confirmed that Germany will not interfere with feeding civilians in Belgium and northern France. American agents on the commission may stay in occupied zones unless war is declared, in which case they would receive safe conduct. The relief organization would continue to exist in wartime but stop distributing supplies, instead unloading cargoes at Rotterdam for neutral government distribution.
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Belgium
France
Belgian Relief Commission
United States
Germany
Rotterdam
Swiss to Acquire Merchant Fleet for Food Transport
Inland Switzerland plans to build a merchant fleet to move food from abroad. Dispatches to the commerce department indicate the Swiss government is leasing vessels from neutral European states for immediate service.
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Washington, D.C
Switzerland
Commerce Department
Germany Holds Ambassador In Berlin Over Bernatorff Issue
Copenhagen reports American envoy James W. Gerard cannot depart Berlin until Berlin is assured by the American government on Count Von Bernatorff's treatment, the retiring German ambassador at Washington.
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Copenhagen
James W. Gerard
Germany
Berlin
Count von Bernatorff
Washington
Congress Hastens Action on Important Defense Measures
Congress rushed defense funding and policy in a busy session. The naval bill advances include 15 million in new appropriations mainly for merchant vessel ammunition and anti aircraft guns. Senate and House move on aviation, naval construction, and conscription measures while considering tighter penalties for threats against the president and an expansion of the U S general staff in emergencies.
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House
Senate
Vatican Protest Over New Blockade Sends Tension to Bishops
Milan via Paris February 7 The Vatican Catholic hierarchy relations with American bishops are strained by the German blockade as Secolo reports Protest has been raised with Nuncios at Munich and Vienna Vienna replies that letter liberty remains assured Vatican worries blockade will hinder Peter’s Pence contributions from U S Catholics and cause material damage
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Paris
Vatican
Secolo
Munich
Vienna
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United States
Pershinglocates in new El Paso headquarters
Major Gen. Pershing arrives from Columbus to assume command from Brig. Gen. Bell at the El Paso headquarters. Officials deny circulating war rumors that Pershing was summoned to Washington or that units were ordered to arsenals.
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11Th Division
Washington
Senators Favor New Submarines
Republican senators in conference backed Poindexter’s bill for 20 fleet submarines at a cost of 4 million dollars. The plan would fund naval yards to build the submarines, with no action yet by the naval committee. If early action fails, an effort to bring it before the senate was contemplated. The conference also touched on revenue legislation, with focus on House-passed changes.
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Judiciary Committee
Federal Marine Warms Insurance Bureau
Washington
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Naval Committee
Zimmerman Quoted Favoring Peace
London Feb 7 A wireless dispatch from Berlin cites the Overseas News Agency reporting Foreign Secretary Zimmerman said Germany shares President Wilson's wish for no conflict and that after reviewing the president's congressional address the German government valued his non-hostile words.
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Berlin
Zimmermann
Germany
Wilson
Congress
War News Surprise to Bourse War News Surprise to Bourse
Berlin reports a diplomatic breach between the United States and Germany with unexpected stock weakening. Editorials from Count Von Reventlow urge neutral channels, while US ships in American ports reportedly confiscated prompt cautious tones. Americans in Germany are seen as staying calm, and top jockey George Archibald risks becoming an enemy foreigner if war erupts.
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London
United States
Germany
Count von Reventlow
Tages Zeitung
Reventlow
von Reventlow
George Archibald
Archibald
Baron von Oppenheim
Promise Protection to Relief Workers
London report says if withdrawal of American relief workers from Belgium and northern France becomes necessary they will be protected by the German government and allowed to depart without molestation. Brand Whitlock, the American minister to Belgium, has secured this assurance from German authorities in Brussels. Belgian relief officials warn that ongoing ship delays threaten starvation for Belgians and French in German-held areas if holds continue.
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London
Belgium
France
Belgian Relief Commission
Brand Whitlock
Brussells
London Express
German submarine activity rises amid Atlantic losses
The report states German U boats likely sank 15 more vessels totaling 46,753 tons, with eight sunk and one torpedoed. Among the sunk were six British, one Spanish, one Swedish, with Norwegian and Russian losses noted. Port Adelaide, an 8,181 ton passenger steamer, was torpedoed and sunk, with 96 rescued. Elsewhere, British forces gained 1,000 yards from Grandcourt near Bapaume, France without opposition, as other front lines saw only artillery duels.
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Germany
Port Adelaide
Grandecourt
Bapaume
France
London War Office
Five shots fired by U-45 no hits on Westwego
On Jan 31 the German submarine U-45 fired five shots at the American steamship Westwego but none hit. Reports appeared officially on Feb 7.
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U-45
London
Westwego
Welcome Stand Taken by America
The Marquis of Aberdeen spoke at a Philadelphia League to Enforce Peace dinner, praising United States action and inviting all British subjects to join in the welcome. Former President Taft supported a mild conscription. Aberdeen cautioned against rushing the U S toward deeper steps, while endorsing peaceful enforcement of international law.
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Marquis of Aberdeen
Canada
League
Great Britain
United States
Germany
W. H. Taft
Lord Aberdeen
England
League To
Taft
Kronprinzen lich Cecilie crippled by deliberate attack
Boston February 7 refugees KronprinzenLich Cecilie steamship, built for 4 500 000, rendered useless for months by engine disablement. Examination points to a deliberate attempt to cripple the liner. possible criminal prosecution of those responsible. Electricians continue to probe for any further devised damage.
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Boston
Kronprinzensln Cecilie
Danish steamer sinking ties to French submarine
Copenhagen reports via London that crew of the Danish steamer Klumpenborg, sunk Jan 28, say a French warship approached as the ship went down. They believe the Klumpenborg collided with and destroyed a submarine. The Standard, another Danish vessel sunk Jan 23, claims the German submarine responsible flew the French flag.
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Copenhagen
London
The
Politiken
Standard
Wagner Opposes Reporting Bill in Illinois House
Springfield legislative action sees the judiciary committee report out for adoption a constitutional convention resolution. The measure, already passed by the senate, aims to revise Illinois’ basic law. Vote was 38 in favor to 3 against with Jones Hennebry and Wagner voting no.
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Ill
Judiciary Committee
Tlinois
Senate
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Hennebry
Wagner
Faint Hopes Germany May Change Sea Campaign
Washington February 7. President Wilson and his advisers discussed every phase of the risk of war with Germany. A faint hope existed that Germany might modify its submarine campaign to avoid an American war, while focusing on neutrals and war preparations dominated cabinet discussions. Zimmermann interview raised slight hope, but the cabinet gave little weight to his friendly remarks, seeing them as indicating no change in policy.
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United States
Germany
Wilson
America
Zimmerman
Berlin
Eavestone sinking not yet a catalyst for hostilities
Preliminary reports from Queenstown say the British steamer Eavestone was sunk and an American sailor killed by shells as a boat left the vessel. Officials caution the dispatch may mislead and await a complete report. The incident is not yet treated as an act triggering war.
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Frost
Queenstown
Entente diplomats favor US neutrality amid war fears
Entente representatives here signaled they do not want the United States drawn into the war, fearing Germany aims to precipitate rupture to restrict munitions to allies. Secretary Houston vows US self sufficiency, while Attorney General Gregory outlines bills to strengthen government powers and spies suppression, with plans to expand special agents and seek funding.
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Entente
United States
Germany
Houston
Plans Reviewed by Daniels Baker for Army and Navy
Secretaries Daniels and Baker outlined strengthened military plans after talks with the president and signaled rush work on ships under construction once authority is granted. Baker said no changes to National Guard redeployment along the Mexican border. Wilson focused on Germany while Morgenthau reported private offers from U S manufacturers to aid the government. States department notes uncertain neutral actions on severing relations with Germany or Austria Hungary. Debates over protecting American merchant ships amid Germany's blockade persist with no immediate ruling. shippers are advised of the right to sail despite danger.
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Germany
Daniels
Baker
Army
Navy
Congress
Wilson
Elis
Henry Morgenthau
Turkey
War and Navy Departments
State Department
Department
Argentine Senate to interpellate over German submarine campaign
Buenos Aires Feb 7 Senator Joaquin Gonmzates will interpellate the government on the German submarine campaign, stating it harms Argentina's rights and interests. The senate unanimously approved the move and will invite ministers of war and the head of the foreign office to brief on Thursday about measures to safeguard Argentine commerce.
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Buenos Aires
Joaquin Gonmzates
Argentina
Senate
Gungeyes
Aba
Foreign Office
Machinery of four small ships ruined
New York report states that engines in four smaller German mercantile ships have been crippled. The Vaterland and the Pennsylvania, the fleet's largest vessels, sustain no damage to their engines.
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New York
Vaterland
Pennsylvania
Dutch Legation Calls Reservists in Paris Notice
Dutch subjects with obligations to militia reserve or territorials must report to the Dutch consulate without delay. A Reuters dispatch from London quotes The Hague denying any coercion or targeting of age class mobilization in France amid prior cautions to avert consular actions.
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Faldil
London
Reuters
the Hague
France
Americans Freed On Board Yarddale Reported By Berlin Paper
Amsterdam dispatch notes 72 Americans aboard the Yarddale released by Germany after declaring they did not know Germany treated armed merchant ships as warships. The Berlin Vossische Zeitung reports the group was set free on that basis.
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London
Berlin
Vossische Zeitung
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