Germany Will Not Modify Decree That Led to U Boat Break
Berlin reports Foreign Secretary Zimmerman states there is no backward step in Germanys submarine war policy. He quotes Wilson and explains Germans pursued unlimited warfare after Ententes rejection of peace overtures and claims they broke no promises. Officials say German orders for submarine conduct remain unchanged and warn Americans away from danger zones.
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Berlin
Zimmerman
Imperial
Germany
Tageblatt
Wilson
Entente
England
America
American Sailor Slain in Diver War
London February 7 The British steamer Hvestone of 1791 tons was sunk with the captain and four crew members killed. Official report states Richard Wallace an American seaman of Baltimore was killed in the shelling of Moats which caused the sinking.
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London
Hvestone
Richard Wallace
Baltimore
Moats
Tsestone
Belgian Relief Ship Lars Kruse Sunk Near Belgian Coast
The Belgian relief steamer Lars Kruse was sunk by a torpedo or mine near the Belgian coast. The 1 460 ton Danish registry vessel carried wheat from Buenos Aires, leaving December 28 for Rotterdam.
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London
Lars Kruse
Buenos Aires
Lars ‘Kruse
Rotterdam
Proclamation Bars Transfer of American Flag Vessels
President Wilson issues a proclamation under the Shipping Board law forbidding any ship owner or broker to sell lease or license to non citizens or transfer registry of vessels flying the American flag. The action aims to control ship ownership during wartime.
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Washington
Willson
Shipping Board
War Crisis Facts From Berlin Reports
Associated Press notes no change in German Uboat policy. Wilson forbids registry transfers of American ships. Bernstorff passported. Gerard seeks passports. Wilson urges Congress to speed routine work for emergencies. Marine insurance for American ships up to 10 percent. Belgium relief transport halted. German consuls to depart with Bernstorff. 100000 sailors sought for navy. U-boat white book released. Housatone sunk near Scilly Islands. crew safe. Roosevelt Jr named major. staff plan to Washington.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Wilson Thas
Bernstorff
Gerard
Wilson
Congress
Belgium
Relief Commission
Germany
Housatome
Scilly Islands
Firestone
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Army
Washington
Wilson Breaks Ties With Germany and Expels Envoys
At 2 PM President Wilson announced Congress must convene after ordering an immediate break with Germany. A strict security regime barred access to navy yards and government buildings as Maj. W. W. Harts issued pass restrictions. The State Department ordered U S diplomats in Berlin to return home and informed consulates of Germany to depart the country.
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Tod Bernstorff
Gerard
Berlin
Wilson
Stern
House of Representatives
W. W. Harts
State, War and Navy
Navy Department
United States
Germany
State Department
Congress
Ambas
President Breaks with Germany Over Unrestricted Sub warfare
After delivering his address to Congress the president instructed diplomats in neutral countries to announce the United States has severed ties with Germany over its plan to resume unrestricted submarine warfare. He urges neutrals to join and hints at using national power to protect U.S. citizens at sea while the nation seeks world peace.
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Congress
Germany
United States
United States Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Germany
Washington reports that the United States fully severed diplomatic relations with the German empire. At two o clock Saturday afternoon passports were delivered by Lester N Woolsey, state department legal adviser, amid the break.
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U. S
Germany
Washington
United States
Lester N. Woolsey
Housatonic Crew Landed After U-Boat Sinking
The crew of the American steamship Housatonic has landed at Penzance England after being warned by the German submarine that sank her. American Consul Stephens at Plymouth confirms the warning.
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London
Penzance
England
Stephens
Plymouth
Navy orders strict on disclosure of ship movements
The Navy Department forbids officials from divulging American war vessel movements. The Atlantic fleet continues maneuvers near Guantanamo with all dreadnoughts of the third and fourth squadrons en route to Port au Prince except the Arkansas Arizona and Delaware.
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Washington
Navy Department
Navy
Department
Atlantic
Guan- Tanamo
Third
Fouth
Arkansas
Arizona
Delaware
Port Au Pimice
Guard New York Bridges
Detachments of the New York naval militia patrolled the five East River bridges linking Manhattan to Long Island. Five naval militia tugs, one ocean going, patrolled near piers warning river traffic to stay 50 feet away. Special vigilance focused on Manhattan Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges to prevent disruption of naval departures.
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New York
New York Naval Militia
East River
Manhattan
Long Island
Brooklyn
Willamsburg
New York Navy Yard
Immigration Bill Becomes Law Excluding Asiatic Race
The Senate repassed the migration bill over the president’s veto by 62 to 19. The measure includes a literacy test and Asiatic exclusion, despite objections from Japan. Senator Reed cited diplomatic risk and urged sober handling to maintain amicable ties while the administration pursues immigration policy.
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Washington
Senate
State Department
Gil Ontact
Wai Gabl
Petermans
Japan
Phelan
Hollis
Johnson
South Dakota
Thompson
Sherman
Smith
Michigan
Reed
Idaho
Oregon
Wuitson
Germany
Pershing Leads 10,000 U S Troops Across Border into Mexico
Maj. Gen. John J. Pershing headed more than 10,000 soldiers of the punitive expedition as they crossed the border at Columbus New Mexico. He rode at the head with aides as refugees and locals greeted the marchers in a festive yet somber scene.
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Columbus
N. M
John J. Pershing
Mexico
Pershing
JY. Collins
William Reed
General Pershing
Peshing Columbus
New Mexico National Guard
Of Course Not Dream in Garden of Eden Cartoon
In London Sketch a humorous exchange features Rev Shybird admitting a curious dream of Eden and Miss Kensington asking if Eve appeared as usual, with the reverend replying he did not look.
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Shybird
Garden of Eden
Miss Kensington
Eve
London
Freezone Corn Remedy Promises Quick Removal
An ad claims a small bottle of freezone will remove corns and calluses from feet. A Cincinnati man says a few drops relieve soreness and dry the corn, allowing it to be lifted away with the fingers. If stores lack freezone, ask a pharmacist to order it from a wholesaler.
The Golden Rule as a Daily Plan
The article highlights the Golden Rule as the best guide for daily life. It cites Jesus teaching to treat others as we wish to be treated, urging adherence to this principle as a practical plan.
Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets Ad
Promotional note urging readers to use Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets to regulate the liver bowels and stomach adding a health tip style endorsement from Adyv.
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Dr. Pierce
Doing His Share. Antiquities and cosmetics collide in remark
A terse exchange prompts reflection on preservation efforts. An aggressive man amuses with a sharp quip about selling cosmetics while claiming to work for antiquities. The piece uses parable like wit about worms and birds to hint at effort and timing.
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