President Wilson moves to shield government amid war waiting
In Washington on February 5, President Wilson seeks calm as the United States braces for war. Officials say the government will act within legal rights to seize merchant ships in American harbors if needed. Ships Alphia and Finland arrival news tempers fears, while the liner St Louis awaiting policy guidance and the New York departs with American passengers amid tension.
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Immigration Bill Passed by Senate Over Presidential Veto
Washington Feb 5 The Senate voted 62 to 1 to override the president's veto on the immigration bill despite a State Department warning that the Asia tic exclusion clause could strain relations with Japan. The long debated measure includes a literacy test and now becomes law after decades of contention.
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Guard removals revoked and troops kept on border
Orders from General Funston halted the return of state guard units already en route home. Nebraska guardsmen were redirected to remain at Fort Crook, while other units including Virginia and Oklahoma infantry and South Dakota batteries faced recall adjustments. Alabama artillery batteries were stopped from leaving en route home.
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Seizure of German Ships by U S Forces at Manila
United States forces seize eleven German ships at Manila in a bold action linked to wartime orders. The move demonstrates U S control of maritime assets and signals ongoing pressure on Axis trade routes.
German Merchant Ships Interned and Disabled in Pacific Action
Naval authorities at six o clock removed crews from seventeen German merchant vessels at Manila Cebu and Seamboanga. Germans landed as American police guard the ships. Customs and navy experts report extensive damage to all seventeen ships.
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Captain recounts sinking of the Housatonic by German submarine
Captain Enso of the American Merchantman Housatonic tells AP how the U boat surfaced 256 yards behind, fired, boarded crew, smashed seacocks, towed the wounded ship toward land, and finally sank her in 26 minutes after torpedoing on the starboard side at 12 26. He notes the submarine photographed the sinking and directed the towing until a British patrol boat appeared.
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Two Americans Shot by Mexican Miner Near Pilares
Bert Whitehead and Alexander Kier were shot today by a Mexican miner while the pair were in Sonora. The assailant said he hunted gringoes and claimed no personal grudge, though a child was hit by shrapnel. Neither man is expected to die.
Kaiser Visits Bulgarian King for Medical Treatment
The German emperor left his headquarters with a large suite and visited the Bulgarian king at Prestyn where the monarch is receiving medical treatment. The rulers conferred privately for several hours before the emperor returned to headquarters Sunday evening.
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NPAN S objections to Amigration bill disclosed
Washington reports disclose a new Japanese objection to the immigration bill’s exclusion clause. Senator Reed said the Senate should consider the bill carefully to avoid straining relations with Japan and to maintain amity with a key power.
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British Danish and Russian steamers sunk in wartime loss
Lloyds reports the British steamer Isle of Arran of 31 7% tons sunk by a submarine with two crew injured. The British steamer Eavestone of 1791 tons sunk with captain and four crew killed. The Danish steamer Lars Kruse 1469 tons believed sunk and the Russian four masted ship Garnet Hill 2272 tons believed sunk. The Isle of Arran had sailed from Liverpool after Newport News departure.
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Wilson faces decision on Prussian American treaty status
Washington reports President Wilson must decide how to handle the 1828 Prussian American treaty after severing relations with Germany. The treaty originally from 1799 could block US wartime seizures in harbors and contain provisions on the departure of German nationals. Progress on a special ratification is unclear.
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Bomb Found Under Home of New York Collector
A bomb was reportedly found under the steps of Mr. Malone’s home and another alleged device in the customs house near his office. Deputy Collector Stewart denied knowledge of any attempt on Malone’s life and promised a later statement. A separate report claimed Malone snuffed the fuse with his fingers after discovering the device.
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