Diplomatic Break With Germany Severs Relations
President Wilson announces severance of diplomatic ties with Germany amid the drive to protect the United States from submarine warfare. Passports are issued to Count von Bernstorff, and all German consuls are ordered out as Congress moves to enact laws to curb conspiracies and defend national security.
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Bernstorff Departs as German Ambassador Leaves U S
Count J H von Bernstorff the German ambassador says he is out of politics after receiving his passports and preparing to leave the United States. Tears mark his departure as officials indicate diplomatic relations have broken and embers begin packing up.
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President Wilson Breaks Diplomatic Ties in Historic House Address
In a dramatic session the Supreme Court justices, Senators, Representatives, and foreign diplomats witnessed President Wilson proclaim severance of all diplomatic relations with the German Empire. He announced withdrawal of the U.S. ambassador and hand over of passports, drawing thunderous support from the gallery and lawmakers despite few dissenters.
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Gerard Prepared to Quit Berlin Over Lusitania Crisis
Washington reports Ambassador Gerard planned to hand over U S interests in Germany to the Spanish ambassador during the Lusitania and Sussex crises. He sealed papers ready to transfer if Germany accepted the American anti U boat doctrine, and the note notes the Spanish representative will act, deepening historical U S Spain tensions. See The Little Girl Next Door at Pastime.
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Plan of Defense Ready to Be Set in Motion
Washington Feb 5. United States and Germany severed relations. Navy orders warned to protect property and upbuild ships. The Atlantic fleet off Cuba remains. war plans, censorship talks, and mass mobilization measures discussed by Secretary Daniels, Admiral Benson, and the General Board. The Army and Navy strength, universal service hopes, and wartime industrial coordination outlined. a nationwide defense buildup begins with requisition and modernization plans.
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American steamer Housatonic sunk by German submarine
The Housatonic, a 2143 ton steel steamship built in 1891 and formerly named the Georgia, was torpedoed off the Scilly Islands. It sailed January 6 from Galveston to Liverpool with 444,200 bushels of wheat. The captain and three mates were rescued by a British armed watch. fate of others aboard is unknown. Lloyd's Agency confirmed the sinking.
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Paving Around Court House Square Divides Commissioners and Citizens
Aldermen and local citizens press for signers on a 25 percent paving petition around Union County Court House Square. Debate centers on legality of paving with only a quarter of property owners in agreement, while advocates cite precedent in other towns and urge countywide support to beautify and improve the area.
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