Texans Back Wilson War Move With Few Opponents
In Washington a Texas delegation largely endorses President Wilsons severance of relations with Germany. Fort Worth Representative Slayden stands apart opposing entering war while several peers voice support for the presidents course. Texans express unity on crisis though some dissent remains.
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Washington, D. C
Texas
Congress
Wilson
Caine
Repree
Fort
Germany
Slayden
Gallaway
House of Representatives
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Sheppard
Senator Sheppard
Henry
Hardy
Black
Buchanan
Sumners
Iowa House to Draft Resolution Backing Wilson on German Crisis
DES MOINES Iowa February 3 The Iowa House of Representatives appointed a committee to draft a resolution expressing confidence in President Wilson regarding the German crisis. It is expected to be adopted unanimously Monday and sent as official sentiment from the chamber.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa House of Representatives
Wilson
You Cannot Expect To Have a Clear Complexion
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment as everyday toilet preparations. It claims purity fragrance and comfort superior to beauty fads and describes a skin cleansing regimen to treat pimples redness or roughness. Free samples offered by mail from Cuticura Dept. 22 Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept. 22
Boston
US Navy Lags in Battle Cruisers as War Looms
Discussion in Congress flags the US fleet weakness behind France and Germany. Navy lacks battle cruisers though four were authorized last year. ships yards dispute costs. Proposals urge mobilization and naval action but consent to sending an army to Europe remains unsettled.
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France
United States
Germany
Navy Department
United States Navy
Will America Join Allies in War Power Plan
Congress would grant the president authority to seize key factories and munitions plants, turning to requisitioning if war with Germany erupts. The United States might back allies with ships and troops, while universal training could be adopted to prepare for possible European involvement.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Germany
United States
Bethlehem Steel
Krupp
Dupont
House
Senate
Senator Chamberlain
Senate Committee
Europe
Navad Reserves Ready for War Mobilization in Chicago
Chicago and Illinois naval reserves totaling about 1000 men stand ready for mobilization after War Department orders. Illinois units in Chicago Moline Quincy Peoria and Alton will join 600 active sailors plus 400 former members and new recruits to reach a thousand within hours. Marines and guards are assigned to protect Great Lakes stations as patrols and sentries increase amid warnings to shoot to kill and prevent sympathy riots. Local militia leaders vow readiness, with Colonel Foreman
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Chicago
Illinois
War Department
Seaboard
E. A. Evers
Illinois Naval Reserve
Moline
Quincy
Peoria
Alton
Lake Boat
Hag
Evers
United Stats Marines
Franklin T. Steele
Chicago River
Naval Reserve Mounted Guard
United States
Isle de Luzon
Great Lakes
United States Navy
Lake Bluff
Washington
Navy Department
Lakes Zone
Grant Park
Germany
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
W. M. Moffett
Milton J. Foreman
First Cavalry
America
Sussex Note Triggers US Break With Germany
The State Department transmits President Wilson’s instruction that all diplomatic relations with the German Empire be severed. Count von Bernstorff receives the note via passports, with Ambassador Lansing announcing the U.S. action and withdrawal.
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Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Department of State
United States
Sussex
German Empire
Berlin
Robert Lansing
New Haven Guards Guard Bridges After War Plans
New Haven officials say guards are posted at bridges tunnels and strategic points along their lines. Reports from across the state indicate arrangements to send guards to divisions in the area. The order origin is not stated but is believed linked to a War Department plan to place railroads nationwide at the department's disposal for potential wartime needs.
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New Haven
Conn
Washington
War Department
Department
Gary Plants Closely Guarded War Munitions Output
Extra precautions guard munitions plants in Gary Indiana with armed guards shotguns and electrified perimeter fences. Aetna Explosives Company plant employs 900 with secret service, while US Steel plants maintain their own guards. Gary police monitor foreign quarters as Calumet region stands ready to pivot to wartime production with forty thousand skilled workers.
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Gary
Ind
Aetna Explosive Company
United States Steel Corporation
Gary Calumet
Indiana
United States
Submarines Decide to Attack Without Warning in War Zone
German Navy official states captains may sink neutrals without warning if safe, asserting modern subs are better trained. Neutrals warned to avoid the zone. Germany claims progress in attack while Entente protection lags.
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Berlin
Navy Department
Germany
Albert Campbell Wins Red River Dog Derby
Albert Campbell wins the Red River dog derby at Como Park in Minneapolis as Fred Hartman finishes last but central to the race. Hartman crosses the line at 5 30 and begins a long rest amid support from volunteers.
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Louis W. Hill
Summit Avenue
Hill
Hartman
Northland
Lapaz
Campbells
Grayson
Metcalf
Northwest
Elk River
Albert Campbell
Como Park
Minneapolis
Minn
Fred Hartman
Secretary Daniels seeks authority to commandeer plants
Secretary Daniels asked Congress for power to seize and operate public service plants if needed to build naval vessels and produce ammunition and equipment. Lake Superior remains largely frozen as fishermen predict full ice cover within a week near Apostle Islands. the lake rarely freezes completely, a event occurring about once every fifty years.
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Washington, D. C
Daniels
Congress
Lake Superior
Ashland
Wis
Apostle Islands
Keenenaw Peninsula
Isle Royale
Troops Mobilized If War Declared For Volunteers
Washington Feb 3 The War College division of the general staff outlines mobilization plans for a volunteer army. If war with Germany is declared and Wilson calls for volunteers infantry recruits from New Mexico Arizona Utah Nevada Texas Northeast Texas Louisiana and Oklahoma will assemble in New Orleans and San Antonio.
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Germany
Wilson
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Nevada
Texas
San Antonio
War College Division
General Staff
Texsuisiana
Oklahoma
New Orleans
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