Submarine warfare policy reaches a turning point
The Associated Press reports one year of ruthless U boat campaign has driven Sir Eric Geddes to declare the submarine manned. A Dutch paper says German leaders expected six months to bring Britain to its knees and US entry would be avoided due to the U boats’ quick dominance. Merchant sinkings have fallen since unlimited destruction began February 1, 1917.
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Associated Press
Eric Geddes
British Admiralty
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Germany planned unrestricted U boat warfare say documents
Amsterdam's Handelsblad publishes secret German archives detailing the 1915 memorandum by the German admiralty arguing unrestricted U boat warfare would force Britain to seek peace within six months. It notes initial civil, political, and neutral reactions and the panel of nine experts who predicted England’s collapse under such tactics while neutrals warned of consequences.
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Amsterdam
Handelsblad
Germany
Great Britain
Admiralty
Foreign Office
England
Helferich
von ‘Bethmann-Holmes
Wart Helfferich
Ingland
United States
Mhe
Helfferich
Paul Reusch
Mexican Outlaw Killed After Siege by Police
Felipe Alvarrez resisted over 100 officers in El Paso before being killed by dynamite after a dawn blast destroyed his outhouse refuge. He killed two Lucero children aged 3 and 2 and wounded Mrs. Trinidad Lucero, while Deputy Juan Garcia and Policeman Octavian Go Perna died in the firefight.
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EL Paso
Tex
Felipe Alvarrez
Trinidad Lucero
Alvarrez
Juan Garcia
Octavian GO Perna
Salvadero Lucero
Alfredo Lucero
Sinking of the Giralda sparks Spanish anger and diplomatic strain
London dispatch reports Spain furious over the sinking of the Giralda after the German ambassador in Madrid ordered the attack. The incident prompted questions in Madrid about breaking relations with Germany as cabinet members debated Spain's stance. Also reported is the death of William Melville, former Scotland Yard chief, in London.
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London Times
San Antonio
Philadelphia Public Ledger
the Public Ledger Co
London
Filson Young
Sevilla
Spain
Daily News
Cadiz
Giralda
Sai i
Arnalus
Madrid
Germany
Weather Forecast for San Antonio Tonight and Sunday
Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity calls for a freezing night followed by a warmer Sunday. Temperatures may dip tonight with conditions turning milder tomorrow as the day warms.
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San Antonio
Vicinity
Weather forecast for tourists in multiple cities
The Light forecasts show clear skies with mild winds across major cities. St Louis reports 14 degrees, New York 8, Kansas City 6, Milwaukee 0, Washington 18, with varying daily highs and lows and warmer conditions noted in the coming period.
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ST. Louis
Milwaukes
Kansas City
New York
Washtengton
March slated for post of staff chief in army
Maj. Gen. Peyton March is slated to become acting chief of staff of the army if Gen. Pershing can spare him from chief of artillery duties with the expeditionary forces. Secretary Baker considers appointing a young officer to coordinate War Department agencies.
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Washington, D. C
Peyton
Marth
Pershing
March
Baker
Bargsia
Jtoot Commission
Staf
Scott
Tmlaans
Europe
War Department
March I
Bliss
Supreme War Counci
General March
Cgen- Loral Biss
Counci
Congress
Pennsylvaa
Military Academy
Volunteers Infantry
Astor
Officers Report For Duty In Southern Cavalry Regiments
Three officers assigned to cavalry regiments in the Southern Department report for duty. Col George O Cress to command the 866th at Fort Clark. Lieut Col Fitzhugh Lee to the 804th at Leon Springs. Lieut Col C S Haight to the 60er d regiment at Leon Springs. Cress comes from Camp Grant Illinois. Lee previously at Fort Long Island as aide to Maj Gen Munston. Haight from Camp Lee Petersburg Virginia.
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Southern Department
George O. Cress
Fort Clark
Fitzhugh Lee
Leon Springs
C. $. Haight
Colonel Cross
Camp Grant
Rockford
Malvern Will Barnum
Barnum
Cress
Fort Long Houston
Frederick Munston
Lee
Southorp Department
San Ariancisco
Ob Over
Haight
San Antonio
Camp Lee
Petersburg
John L Sullivan Dies Former US Heavyweight Champion
ABINGTON Massachusetts February 2 John L Sullivan once heavyweight champion of the United States died at his home. He was 69, had lived on a farm for ten years, and died after a heart attack following a brief illness. Sullivan was famed for his fighting spirit and public persona, his career spanning bare knuckle days to modern boxing. He left a dramatic imprint on boxing history and was mourned by friends and fans alike.
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Boston
Abington
Mass
John L. Sullivan
United States
Sullivan
Bush
John
Rann
Aoway
Johi Lewrence Sullivan
Paddy Ryan
Ves J
Puigit
Peat
Tle
Bine
Paddy Styan
Ken
King Edward
Edward VII of
Land
Massachusetts
Sullivaan
Paddy van
Gulf of Mexico
Billy Aladden
Jake
New Orleans
Charley Mitchell
John 14
James J. Corbett
John L
Olympic Club of
Hoss
Fire destroys Austin Sanitarium injuring patients
Austin Tes Feb 2 The Austin Presbyterian sanitarium north of the capital building is a total loss from a morning fire at 2 45. Ninety patients were removed without injury and five babies were mortally affected while about 100 volunteers from the university aided nurses and firefighters. Nearby homes were opened to shelter occupants. The brick veneer structure valued at 25000 was insured for 26000.
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Austin
Tes
Austin Presbyterian Sanitarium
Capital Building
School of Mutlikury
Sanitarium
Army officers face general court martial in San Antonio
A general court martial is ordered at Camp Travis to try three army officers arrested in view raids in San Antonio. The court convenes February 4 with four colonels, three lieutenant colonels, and five majors presiding. Colonel Edmund M. Lewry leads, with Majors Hood Boone and associates named as advocate and assistants. The trials will be public.
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Cyiup
Travis
San Antonio
Tom m4
Edmund MM. Lewry
Edward T. Hartmann
Wrink ¢. Boess
Henry J Farrar
Mark Wheler
Coleman
Simul Mrinkenberger
James W., Myerington
IM. Kearsley Sterling
John M. True
Louis Ve Greer
Curdsall Py Briscoc
Maj
Hood Boone
Advocate
James Baker
Lawrence Lipper
Army Mule Skinners Forbidden to Cuss Army Mule in France
Army officials ban swearing at army mules in France and introduce gentler training. Recruits at San Antonio remount stations will use endearing phrases to respond to mules as evolution of how mules are taught. Veterans doubt the policy, warning of delays in muddy conditions.
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France
Rmy
Tey
Pan Army
San Antonio
American Gunners Clash With Snipers on French Front
In France the American Army reports fierce skirmishes with German snipers and a hidden machine gun post neutralized by artillery. Descriptions cover trench conditions, water, pumps, duck boards, and nightly flares brightening the front as patrols press patrols near enemy lines.
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France
Myery
Andy
Jeance
Plan National Protest Against Arrest Of Socialist Leader
German government tightens grip with military rule as workers strike disrupts munitions plants. Berlin under military control after arrest of socialist deputy William Dittman. Factories in Berlin city placed under martial law with threats of military discipline if work not resumed by Monday. Disturbances reported in Spandau amid claims of isolated, minor incidents. Hamburg and Danzig said to have resumed work.
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Molland
Berlin
William Dittman
von Stertling
Hugo Haase
Spandau
Hamburg
Danzig
Martial law imposed on seven Berlin factories early Monday
Seven Berlin factories placed under martial law and strikers ordered to resume work by 7 o clock Monday morning. Failure to comply will be punished by military discipline. Rioting reported in Spandau with attacks on soldiers and a police officer, while harbor workers and tram lines faced disruption.
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London
Berlin
Amsterdam
Spandau
Stemenstadt
Almob
Uo Bakers
Compolad
Anglo American Plot Alleged Reported by Cologne Papers
Hychange Telegraph from Amsterdam quotes Berlin dispatches alleging an Anglo American plot to spark revolutions in the central powers. Washington purportedly subscribed 250 million marks New Year’s Day to fund organized revolutions in Germany and Austria Hungary Turkey Bulgaria led by Stone Reading and Nordy elife with branches in neutral capitals and German speaking neutrals.
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London
Berlin
Cologne
Hychange
Amsterdam
Washington
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
sThe
Senator Stone
Karl Reading
Viscounnt Nordy
Elife
German War Time Strike Rumors Sweep Berlin Armaments Districts
Reports from Amsterdam state that isolated incidents flared in Berlin with sabre charged police and rioting near Charlottenburg. Semiofficial German notices claim overall bread and peace movement waning while Hamburg and Danzig resume traffic.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Hamburg
Danzig
Altona
Wiel
Rhineland
Silesia
Saar
Kingdom of
Saxony
Hve
Uandersblad
Germany
Woelnische Zeitung
Cologne
Tya
Charlottensburg
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Scotland Yards
William Melville
Gen. Pershing
Wohn Ll. Sullivan
Presbyterian Institution
Gour Te Mardhil Mamiiry
Plan National
The
Stone
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