Germany Warns of Unrestricted Sea Warfare Watchword
Germany declares it will use all means at sea beginning February 1 and denounces Allied blockade as inhuman. It urges the United States to warn travelers against the barred zone near England France Italy and other entente waters. The note approves Wilsons call for international peace and freedom of the seas and backs national self determination including Ireland and India.
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Wilson Ready to Answer Kaiser's Unrestricted Sea Warfare Threat
President Wilson plans a decisive reply to Germany's threat of unrestricted naval warfare. Secretary Lansing prepared a note while the State Department barred passports for travelers to Europe, heightening tension as Washington weighs possible breaks in relations and drastic actions to protect neutral rights.
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Germany sinks six vessels in new barred zone
London reports six ships sunk under Germanys barred zone policy. Epsilon a 3214 ton Dutch steamer, Merit Watt and Wetherill fishing smacks, Trevean a 5081 ton British steamer, and Euphrates a 2809 ton Belgian vessel are listed as victims.
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British Press Angered by Kaiser Sea Warfare Note
London editors denounce Germany's unrestricted sea warfare note as a blunt bid to pressure President Wilson. The Evening News calls the message bombastic and sniveling, aiming to spur new peace efforts while challenging international law and humanity. Continued on page 5.
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Bank Flurry Eases As Depositors See Reorganization Plans
Distress over a bank scare fades as the Seattle Clearing House reports sound banks and the federal reserve board offers 68 million dollars to member banks. The German American and Fremont banks announce temporary closures while Northern bank plans a 70 to 80 percent depositor payout with details pending.
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Philadelphia Liner Philadelphia Limps Back After Shaft Break
The American liner Philadelphia broke a crank shaft on its port engine 1,485 miles from Liverpool and heads to Pierpool at reduced speed. Officials say they feel no anxiety for the vessel.
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Germany Stakes Everything Says Chancellor in Reichstag Speech
Berlin dispatches quote Imperial Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg telling the Reichstag main committee Germany accepts the fight to the finish and is staking everything. He warns opponents that peace dictates terms would condemn a totally defeated people and cites President Wilson's pursuit of peace.
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Stocks Break in Face of War Note
In a frantic selloff sparked by a submarine proclamation traders dumped hundreds of thousands of shares causing a broad market decline. Bethlehem Steel led losses, and U S Steel fell sharply while May cotton futures crashed to new lows before partial recovery.
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Hog prices hit new peak since Civil War in Chicago
Chicago opens with hog prices at 13.20 dollars per 100 pounds the highest since the Civil War. Yearling sheep rise to 15.50 dollars per 160 pounds, the highest ever in Chicago.
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Grain Market Ends Mixed On Wheat Rally
Chicago trading closed with wheat recovering from lows. May futures finished 1.63%4 dollars above the open but 8 1/2 cents under last night’s close. July at 1.41%4 dollars, down 17 cents from the open and 5 cents from yesterday. September settled at 1.52%4 dollars, down about 4 cents from yesterday.
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No More Banks to Close in Seattle Says Clearing House
The Clearing House association of Seattle issued a statement declaring no further bank closures will occur in Seattle. Banks already taken over by the state banking department for liquidation were closed for depositors best interests, and Seattle supports every bank currently operating.
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Sportsmen Propose Three-Year Terms for Game Commissioners
At Ed's cafeteria a meeting of local sportsmen decided to seek three-year terms for game commissioners with one seat chosen each year.
German Freighter Liebenfels Sinks in Charleston Harbor
The Liebenfels, a German freighter docked in Charleston since the war began, began sinking stern first with its after deck nearly awash. Tugs offered help but were refused by the captains. Rumors suggest deliberate scuttling. the ship was commanded by Capt. Klattenhoff.
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U S Guards German Liners Tied Up to New York Piers
The U S Treasury says ships may clear New York in normal order, a neutrality measure not a port seal. Guards around interned German liners at Hoboken and nearby piers lifted the departure ban as the British Atlantic Fleet headed toward New York Harbor.
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Navy yard panel inspects Bellingham for sub base
Bremerton Feb 1. Navy yard commission begins an inspection trip to Bellingham and other Sound cities to select submarine and aeronautic bases. The group will also visit Grays Harbor later in the week. Eagles announce a Friday hall entertainment at Seventh and Pine. all members invited.
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