Austria Seeks Change in U-Boat Policy to Avoid Rupture
Washington reports Austria has sent a note nearly identical to Germanys unrestricted sea warfare declaration. The State Department withholds full text while pressing Austria to relax its stance and prevent a break in relations. Officials gauge possible broader shifts in policy and neutral shipping protections as tension rises toward possible hostilities.
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Austria
United States
State Department
Berlin
London
Leas
Germany
The Great Experiment Will Endure Against War
The piece argues Americans must unite behind President Wilson and defend democracy while avoiding hatred toward Germans. It asserts the melting pot creates true Americans and vows to wage war only if necessary, fairly and briefly, with no territorial demands, and to reopen doors of fellowship afterward.
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Switzerland
France
Union
Wilson
Ibe
UK Abandons New Diver Warfare
Berlin Foreign Secretary Zimmerman says in an interview that there is no step backward after President Wilson breaks relations. He calls Wilson's decision astonishing and asserts Germany must continue unlimited submarine warfare against the Entente, blaming America for withholding help and denying promise to avoid the blockade.
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Seattle
Land Telegraph
Wilson
America
Brotherhood of Man
Carl W. Ackerman
Berlin
Zimmerman
Berlin Tageblatt Today
Tageblatt
Entente
Inaugural Parade May Be Suspended
Washington Feb 5 Brig Gen Devort suspended all preparations for military participation in the inaugural parade awaiting a decision on whether the inaugural will be held.
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Devort
Advertising Manager's Daily Talk promotes Seattle furniture ads
The Star urges readers to notice furniture advertisements from Standard Furniture Co Page Furniture Co M Gottestein Furniture Co and other local stores. The note highlights daily editions and claims more than 60,000 copies are circulated.
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Monday Star
Ade
Standard Furniture Co
Wilson push plan for national preparedness faces gale
President Wilson declares a national emergency due to ship shortages and blocks transfer of ships to alien registry. Senate hears telegram from German and Austro-Hungarian societies pledging loyalty and urging peace steps.
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Gale
Washington
Congress
Wadsworth
Senate
United States
Executive
Ford Hle
State War and Navy
Secret Service
Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Gerard Ordered to Quit Berlin by U S Officials
American Ambassador Gerard received the United States formal telegram withdrawing him from Berlin at 10 p m Sunday. The action follows heightened tensions as U S officials notify the envoy of departure instructions.
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Carl W. Ackerman
United Press
Berlin
Gerard
United States
Germany
Berliner Zeitung Am Mittag
Seattle Shipyards Face War Time Government Takeover
Washington reports President Wilson and Secretary Daniels weigh authorizing commandeering private shipyards. Seattle Dry Dock and Construction Co already aids the war effort with federal contracts. Local yards operate three shifts. $42,000,000 in ongoing work and $600,000 monthly wages. Red Cross opens an office at 1309 Fourth Ave to recruit and later sew hospital garments. Navy recruiting pushes to fill 20,000 vacancies. local men sent to Bremer ton for training. German consulate orders and naval patrols accompany tense wartime posture in Seattle and coast.
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Steinbek
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Whipple
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