Senate Acts to End Diplomatic Ties With Germany
President Wilson seeks peace as Senate introduces a resolution endorsing severance of diplomatic relations with Germany. Reports note the Housatonic sinking involved contraband cargo and warn of measures to guard harbors. Red Cross chapters mobilize, and DoJ prepares for possible sabotage. Washington tightens security with guards around key buildings and Navy Reserve plans discussed.
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Heavy guard tightens around eastern arsenals and plants
Tension from U S Germany crisis prompts tighter guard lines around government arsenals and munition plants in the east. Frankford and Schuylkill arsenals near Philadelphia guard all gates as ships prepare for sea duty under Commandant Russell at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Battleships Missouri Minnesota and cruiser Wisconsin reportedly ready for sea. Ohio and destroyer Paulding near readiness.
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Consuls to Accompany Von Bernstorff to Leave U S
Arrangements are made for all German consular staff in the United States to depart with Count von Bernstorff and embassy personnel. The party of over three hundred will travel via Cuba and Spain, with consuls and families going to Havana through Key West and staff heading directly from Washington. A Spanish steamer is slated to sail February 20, then to Switzerland via rail or Italy by sea and rail.
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International tensions and ship news from Liverpool to Berlin
Reports from Diverpend at Sedley detail officials of the International Mercantile Marine acting this evening. The Binten Lo of the American Line reached Liverpool early today. The U.S. Embassy in Berlin reports no instructions on the breach of diplomatic relations with Germany. Brazil plans to protest German submarine warfare and awaits cabinet talks. A note from President Wenceslaus Raz is planned after discussions. Submarine order likely to remain unchanged. A bomb was found under Customs Collector Malone’s home in New York.
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British steamer Hannington Court floated after ashore
The British steamer Hannington Court, which went ashore off Cape Henry Saturday night, was floated yesterday and returned to port. Supreme Court takes recess through March 5 without ruling on the Adamson law or H Snowder Marshall habeas corpus case.
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First Arizona Infantry to be recruited to full war strength
Phoenix February 5 The First Arizona Infantry will be recruited immediately once war is declared said Adjutant General Col Charles W Harris The Arizona National Guard will absorb volunteer units as needed and the quota will be filled by incorporating volunteer organizations into the national guard Separate enlistment groups will form to meet the call
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Ambassador Page Talks With Balfour in London
American Ambassador Page had a prolonged interview with British Foreign Secretary Balfour this afternoon at the Foreign Office. The Spanish ambassador also called at the Foreign Office. Florida fruit and vegetables hit by cold wave with freezes reaching central regions and trucking losses for growers.
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Japanese Crew Rescued From Chinte Maru
Galveston reports that on January 5 the captain and forty crewmen of the Japanese steamer Chinte Maru were picked up from the wrecked vessel by the Norwegian steamer Ageron, which arrived from Gibraltar.
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Earl of Harrington Dies at Elvaston Castle
Charles Augustus Stanhope eighth earl of Harrington died this morning at Elvaston Castle Derby. He was seven and a half years old, one of England's largest landowners, and commander of the South Derbyshire Battalion of the Home Guard.
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Court refuses to stay union treble damages trial
Supreme Court refused to interfere with a trial in Arkansas to determine treble damages under the Sherman act. The suit seeks 1,245,000 dollars against the United Mine Workers union by Coronado and other Arkansas coal companies.
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Switzerland to respond to Wilson note on Germany stance
Berne reports the Swiss federal council met in special session to consider President Wilson’s invitation for Switzerland to join the United States in its approach to Germany. The official reply will be published once delivered to President Wilson.
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Naval Reserves Pre Appeal for Recruits
A wartime scene shows naval reserves urging volunteers with placards at funeral sites and in streets. A Great Lakes naval station reports 8000 men total, including 1650 in training and 1200 ready for active service, signaling recruitment drive and wartime readiness.
Skeleton key found on hobo sparks vandalism arrest
On suspicion of intent to commit mischief Victor Snure and Chris Garguilo were arrested near Broadway and Sixth Avenue. Garguilo had a skeleton key and Snare was found with scissors. Teens have been cutting windows with scissors recently.
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Indicted as Oruc Dealer by State Grand Jury
A state grand jury indicted two defendants, Mangham and another, in Denver on alleged arrears offenses. One defendant remained out on bond as the case proceeds.
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Wyoming Senate Backs President on German War Steps
The Wyoming senate unanimously adopted a resolution commending the President action to sever relations with Germany and pledging the state’s support to the administration in any eventuality.
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Extra guards placed at grain elevators and waterfront
Galveston on February 5 reports precautionary security measures after the German break. Additional guards were posted at all grain elevators the Mexican cable landing and along the water front.
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CENSORSHIP 18 PLACED ON CABLES
The Commercial Cable company announced a government censor ship over its cables to Honolulu allowing only neutral messages or owner risk messages. Code messages will be sent only with translations. German seamen transferred to Ellis Island amid New York harbor actions today.
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