Train wreck near Cromwell leaves four dead and fifty injured
Four dead and about fifty injured in a Chicago Burlington and Quincy train wreck at Cromwell Iowa after a broken rail sent the No 12 train into a sixty foot embankment. Passengers clad in night clothes endured subzero temperatures waiting for relief. deaths include Mrs John Sash and others from Creston Omaha Menah and Eagle. The seriously injured were transported to Creston hospital as crews worked to free survivors.
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John Sash
Creston
Iowa
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Omaha
A. B. Davidson
Menah
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Neb
But One Course to Take Says Wilson on Germany Break
President Wilson tells Congress Germany would begin unrestricted submarine warfare in February threatening neutral shipping and American lives. He cites Sussex sinking and notes the United States will sever diplomatic relations if Germany proceeds. He warns he may seek authority to protect seamen and citizens on the high seas.
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United States Breaks Ties with Germany Over Submarine Threat
President Wilson announces severed diplomatic relations with Germany after Berlin's submarine threat. Bernstorff and staff receive passports as Congress prepares to authorize use of US naval and military power to defend American rights at sea. Wilson urges neutrality while promising action if Germany acts.
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Berlin
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State Department
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Congress
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Wilson
House
Spain to take over U S Berlin office duties
Spain will assume the diplomatic duties for American interests in Berlin, with Ambassador Riano saying no information on severing relations with Germany. The Swiss legation will assume Germanys diplomatic interests in the United States, according to reports from Washington on February 3.
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Spain
United States
Bern
Riano
State Department
Germany
Washington
British Warship Seen Near Montauk Point at Sunset
A British battleship with four funnels, Essex type, lay near Montauk Point at sunset yesterday, according to officers of the American steamship Amazona which arrived from Liverpool. The ship's identity was not learned.
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New York
Montauk Point
Long Island
Liverpool
St Louis Not to Sail Due to Coal Shortage
The International Mercantile Marine announced a postponement of the American line steamship St Louis sailing from noon today to noon Sunday because of a shortage of steam coal.
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St. Louis
New York
International Mercantile Marine
American Line
Attempt to Sink Torpedo Boat Jacob Jones at Philadelphia Yard
A machinist's mate allegedly opened sea-cocks on the torpedo boat Jacob Jones as she towed into the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The ship listed and had two feet of water in the hold before docking. the chief machinist's mate was arrested and placed in irons.
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Jacob Jones
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Explosion Wrecks Russian Steamer At Archangel
An explosion hit the ice-breaker Ascheltoskine during unloading at Archangel. About thirty feared dead and 344 injured, 59 severely, as fire spread to the wharf and damaged several buildings.
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Petrograd
London
Ascheltoskine
Troops Speed Up Departure From Pennsylvania Regiment
An order at military headquarters speeds up the Sixth Pennsylvania infantry departure by ten days. Officers expect state troops will guard eastern depots and key points due to the Germany crisis. The regiment will leave on the sixth instead of the sixteenth. A Deming dispatch says the First Arkansas infantry may be diverted to San Antonio.
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Pennsylvania Infantry
Germany
Deming
N. M
Arkansas
San Antonio
Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Vicinity
The Weather forecast for San Antonio and nearby areas calls for tonight and Sunday to be fair and warmer with quiet conditions. Clear skies and rising temperatures expect daytime highs in the 70s to near 80s and mild nights.
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Weather Forecasts From The Light Across Major Cities
The Light reports St Louis with warmer lows after 14 mile south winds and partly cloudy skies Chicago logs 2 below with 18 mile west winds and clear conditions Milwaukee sees 12 below with southwest winds and cloudy skies Kansas City records 12 with 12 mile south wind and partly cloudy New York notes 8 with 48 mile northwest gale and very cold Washington lists 6 with 18 mile northwest wind and clear conditions
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