Wilson Announces Break With Germany and Dismissal of Bernstorff
President Wilson informed Congress that relations with Germany are severed and German Ambassador von Bernstorff is sent home. He ordered American consuls in Germany to depart with Gerard, as cabled State Department instructions urged Americans to leave Germany. Swiss authorities assumed control of German interests, while Congress and public reacted with tumultuous cheers and grave concern.
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Sussex Ultimatum in Germany Reply
Washington reports President Wilson outlining the German reply to the Sussex crisis. He recalls the April 18 note demanding an end to indiscriminate submarine warfare and the March 24 Sussex sinking. He cites Germany’s pledge to limit wartime submarine actions and preserve neutral rights in accordance with international law.
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United States Prepares for Possible War After Appam Seizure
Ambassador Von Bernstorff signals waning German ties as Sen. Thomas proposes a 500 million dollar bond. US officials seize the prize steamer Appam at Norfolk. The president delays public declaration as war plans are finalized and relations with Germany are clearly at an end.
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Diplomatic Break With Germany Shocks Nation
Developments today include severing diplomatic relations with Germany. Ambassador Bernstorff surrenders passports, Gerard and American consuls recalled. President appears before Congress announcing the move. A half billion dollar bond issue is introduced by Sen. Thomas. Navy yards barred to visitors. Eight war vessels held at Bremerton as Pittsburg sails to San Francisco. German ships in American ports are watched and interned. German Consul Ohrt at Seattle says severance may be sufficient to end ties.
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Plans for Army of 2 Million in Year Outlined
Washington February 3 Four general staff plans propose immediate actions to build a 2,000,000 man army annually. Nucleus would be regulars and National Guard, no troops sent to Europe, universal service law, call of first three classes, and extensive camps. Factories would produce munitions and supplies, with 100 divisions of 20,000 and 50,000 officers required.
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U S Refuses Conditional Rights on Neutral Navigation
The United States government rejects any proposal tying neutral rights at sea to other powers, insisting responsibility in such matters is absolute and not shared. A German memorandum dated January 1917 argues that Entente Allies justify their war methods and that Germany will restrict navigation near Britain France Italy and the eastern Mediterranean after February 1, 1917.
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Navy Orders Tighten Access To Naval Stations
Washington Feb 3 The Navy Department issued orders admitting only employees to naval stations and trebled guard presence at all facilities as a precautionary measure.
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Mechanic Tried to Sink U S Destroyer at Philadelphia Yard
A mechanic aboard the torpedo boat Jacob Jones attempted to sink the vessel by opening seacocks at League Island Navy Yard in Philadelphia. A man was arrested as officials investigated the incident and refuse to discuss details.
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U S Officials Watch for German Acts in San Francisco
San Francisco reports indicate U S department officials and Secret Service agents monitor potential German overt acts. Washington closes the State War and Navy building to visitors until further notice. A message from General Bell arrives, undecoded, as London papers react to America’s break with Germany. President Wilson convenes Baker and Daniels after returning to the Capitol.
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Bremerton Navy Yard Shuts Visitors As War Preparations Grow
Bremerton's naval yard tightens access with civilians barred and only shop personnel allowed as eight warships, including the Pittsburg bound for San Francisco, remain on site. Capt Robert E Coontz indicated no formal war basis notice but activities imply escalation. The Truxton and yard crews conduct wireless communications amid submarine site searches.
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Wilson Surrenders to English Influence Allegedly
Fred Klinger president of the German-American Alliance of Seattle charges President Wilson yielded to English influence. He pledges loyalty to the United States and its obligations while condemning the move as unjustified toward breaking diplomatic relations or war with Germany. He says Germany fights for its existence.
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