Garrison and Breckenridge Resign in Wilson Cabinet
Secretary of War Lindley M. Garrison and Assistant Secretary Henry Breckenridge resign, accepted by President Wilson. The move stems from policy disputes over continental army funding and the Philippine question, signaling a critical juncture in national defense planning.
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Garrisom
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Pia
Woodroow Wilson
Ilenry Breckenringe
Asa
Garrigan
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Garrison Urges Clear National Military Policy Leadership
Lindley M. Garrison argues that without strong presidential leadership the nation risks a flawed military policy. He criticizes Hay's plan as dangerous, urging a clear declaration that only national forces under exclusive federal control will be used. The message warns that public trust requires decisive action now.
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Congress
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Mr. Hayes
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Armored Merchantmen War Alarm From Germany Austria
Germany and Austria notify Washington they will sink armed merchantmen after March 1 without warning. Berlin and Vienna cite British and treaty precedent for arming merchant ships and attacking submarines on sight as the basis for their stance amid U S disarmament proposals. The note follows the Appam case as a factor shaping the American proposal’s fate.
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Berlin
Mmerchantmen
Lusitania Crisis Settled and Brandeis Hearing Opens
Washington reports the Lusitania destruction dispute with Germany settled accepting a German indemnity and disavowal. Separately Louis D Brandeis faced grave charges at a Senate hearing over infidelity unprofessional conduct and judicial temperament in railroad rate cases before the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Supreme Court
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Iowa Railroad Commission
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Senate
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Brandeis
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Vienna Seeks Explanation of Petrolite Attack
Secretary Lansing reported sending a dispatch to Austria through Ambassador Penfield requesting a formal investigation and explanation of an Austrian submarine attack on the American steamer Petrolite. The ship reportedly was stopped near Alexandria in the Mediterranean, a man wounded, and a boarding party took food while a crew member was held hostage.
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Hughes Opposes Use of His Name in Nominations
Washington February 11 Representative Slemp released a letter from Justice Hughes declaring he is totally opposed to using his name in connection with any nomination or the selection of delegates. The letter was released after Slemp informed Hughes that Frank Hitchcock had started a movement in the South to back Hughes for the Republican nomination.
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Threaten To Raise Price On Armor Plate Supply
Washington reports that armor plate makers warned the Senate Naval Affairs Committee that passage of the armor plate factory bill would trigger a $200 per ton price increase. Senator Boles Penrose of Pennsylvania relayed the threat during Tuesday hearings, linking the move to the ongoing shipbuilding program and a plant with substantial capacity.
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Naval bills pass in Senate for Navy yards funding and academy class rise
Washington Deb. reports the Senate approved a resolution to provide 600001 dollars for re equiping Mare Island and New York Navy yards and a bill to raise the Annapolis entrance class by 400. The measures previously passed the House and go to President Wilson for approval. The Naval academy increase passed with no debate.
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Raid on Lisbon Anarchist Bomb Factory Report
Police raided a Lisbon bomb factory on February 12 seizing 40 loaded and 40 unloaded bombs, many rifles and pistols, and large quantities of explosives. Several arrests were made.
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Nicholas Leaves Petrograd For Front War Report
A Petrograd dispatch reports Emperor Nicholas has departed for the front. Elsewhere Canadian enlistments soar with about 1,000 men joining overseas service daily. Ottawa struggles to supply instructors rifles and clothing for the influx. A brief note mentions Brand Whitlock and U.S. minister to Belgium.
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Steamer Correct Sinks After Collision Near North Moreland Head
The Norwegian steamer Correct of 1036 tons sank after colliding with another vessel off North Moreland head, Deal England. The crew were saved.
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Liner Appam to Stay in U S After Prize Crew Decision
The British liner Appam, captured by a German prize crew, will remain in the United States as the case disposition is to be announced later by U S authorities. In other news, Dr Antonian named minister of foreign relations for Holland and new trials sought in the Mons murder case.
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Charles B. Mons
Americans Warned Not Travel on Belligerent Ships Guns for Protection
Washington notes detail new policy guiding armed merchant ships after March 1. President Wilson intended to instruct port officials to treat armed merchantmen as auxiliary cruisers and enforce 24 hour stop and surrender rules. The note argues neutrals may travel on belligerent ships but urges adherence to international law and noncombatant safety.
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