Senators Debate Supporting Wilson in Crisis
Senator Stone denounces the break with Germany while reading a London cablegram. He argues Americans are citizens not subjects and urges congress be consulted before severing relations. Senator Lodge backs Wilson, says unity overrules party lines and endorses the president's refusal to embargo arms.
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Gill's Trial Set For March 6 In Intense Case
District Attorney Clay Allen informed Judge Neterer that the trial would take at least three weeks, with the court expecting about a month. The courtroom filled as demurrers were ruled and federal grand jury hearings were to resume. Defendants were absent. Attorney George Tennant led the legal team. The date was tentatively set for February 27 but extended by a week.
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Crisis deepens as U boat threat looms over U S
Washington officials say Germany is in the danger zone with its U boat campaign without signaling a change. Zimmerman's remarks heighten fear of a fatal move by a submarine commander, while hopes rise that no overt act will trigger further U S action.
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Four More Ships Sunk by Submarines
London reports further submarine attacks with the British steamers Saxon Briton Azul Vestra and Crown Point sunk. Two aboard the Saxon Briton were killed while the captain and 14 crewmen were saved. The Azul had 12 survivors and a toll of 14 vessels the previous day.
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Crown Point
Dutch Premier Downgrades Submarine Threat Urgency
Premier Van Der Linden told the second chamber in The Hague that despite the situation in Holland the German submarine policy was serious yet there was no reason for extraordinary uneasiness. He promised full information on developments as soon as possible. The note ends with a stray, unrelated line about never dusting unlit electric globes and static electricity.
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Olympia Widow Opposes Death Penalty in Olson Case
Mrs. E W Olson widow of E W Olson killed in the state house expresses that death is too easy a punishment for murderers and urges legislature not to restore capital punishment. Her sister recalls Olson’s opposition to the death penalty and notes concerns about life term release.
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Explosion at Nobel munitions factory kills hundreds
Amsterdam reports two hundred dead in Saturday explosion at the Nobel munitions factory in Selhaus, with the casualties described as mostly women. The report notes sound travel speeds through air water and steel.
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Who Is Seattle's Most Popular Red Headed Girl
The Star invites votes for Seattle’s prettiest red headed damsel in a city wide contest. Margot Kelly cited for world class red hair and prize money of 95 dollars for the winner. Contest runs until Wednesday February 21 with a box party at a local theater for the winner.
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Rich man killed in Riverside drive joyride with chorus girls
Robert Barber of the Barber Steamship firm died after his car crashed into the limousine of opera singer Mrs. Bessie Abbot Story on Riverside drive. Two chorus girl companions Madeline Smith and Tiny Hamen were reported dying. drivers were detained by police. The story notes the Barber family fortune near seven times the historic 5 million for the Hohenzollern estate.
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Franz Bopp Bail Raised to 25000 in Neutrality Case
U S District Judge Hunt raised bail for Franz Bopp former German consul general and associates from 10000 to 25000 each The order covered Wekhardt Von Schack Lieut Aaron Wilhelm Von Hrincken Charlies C Crowley and Mrs Margaret Cornell The court gave until 5 pm to raise funds and Cornell said she would go to jail at once noting she had been hounded by secret service agents for years
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Ford secretary Lochner orders submarine message to Berlin
A wireless report from London says Louis P. Lochner, Henry Ford's secretary and head of the Ford peace plan, dispatched a message to German Foreign Secretary Zimmerman in New York claiming rescind the submarine order and state terms.
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Armed guards guard Portland water and power plants
Armed guards were rushed to the Portland water intake near Mount Hood and to the Oregon City power plant after Mayor Albee received an anonymous warning that dynamite was to be used to destroy the intake and plant.
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Oregon City
Albee
Swiss minister takes over German affairs duties in London
London February 7 The Swiss minister conferred with American Ambassador Walter Hines Page today and formally assumed representation in London of German affairs, previously handled by the United States.
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Walter Hines Page
United States
Greenland ranch sets record high in Death Valley
An official announcement notes Greenland ranch in Death Valley holds the heat record with a 134 degree Fahrenheit high reached on July 10, 1918, marking the peak of temperature possibilities.
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Ambassador Gerard May Be En Route From Berlin
Berlin dispatches report American Ambassador Gerard expected to depart Berlin soon possibly heading to Berne amid conflicting messages from the State Department. Officials note little chance of further delays as communications between Madrid Bern and Washington attempt to verify Gerard’s status and location.
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Cables Censored for Honolulu Messages
Portland February 7 cable news reports the Pon tal Telegraph Co announces strict censorship of Honolulu messages. Messages must be neutral and contain no code unless a translation is filed.
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Honolulu
Pontal Telegraph Co
Help Wanted Clerk Seeks Immediate Position
A woman living at 604 10th Ave asks for immediate clerical work. She has prior experience and is available to start soon. Please communicate any suitable opportunities to the above address.
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Eight Die in Mexican Battle Near Laredo
Report from Laredo says Felicitas fighters and Carranzistas clashed 50 miles west of the border. Official word states eight killed and 25 wounded after a day battle between about 80 Fel and 50 Carranzistas near Red River area.
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Spy Bill Favored by Washington Committee
A general espionage bill, introduced by Chairman Webb of the Senate committee, was approved by the committee today and will be reported to the House late today or tomorrow. The measure seeks broader espionage powers and national security tools amid ongoing debates in Congress.
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