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Newspaper
Tucson Citizen
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1917
Page
2
Wire briefs describe German submarine warfare, Allied responses, and naval incidents. Reports mention ships like Steneck and Japanese cruisers near Cape Flattery, plus diplomatic moves by the United States, Holland, and Turkey amid the evolving war.
United States roster officials moved a guard over the Steuners Mewrowitz and Camp bagma, with the shige valued at 92.006 000. A Philadelphia report notes a Belgian relief steamer Lars Kriee sunk by torpedoes near the German coast carrying wheat from Raines. The War Department ordered supplies for an army of 504 060 men, per Penrose, amid ongoing shortages and military needs.
February 4 report states Treep and Men tana cavalry on route from Ure Wen border now number thirty five men with three officers. Of eighty five men who went to the border, fifty have joined the regular army. Lieutenant General Paul Greenman reported today.
Madrid reports a Spanish protest against Germanys naval warfare and free oceanic commerce rights. The note to European powers is said to be delivered today with publication in Madrid tomorrow. A Reuters dispatch cites Espana saying Germany allowed Spanish fruit ships to reach England but insisted they could not return to Spain.
Secretary Baker ordered immediate purchase of reserve quartermasters supplies for the army up to the limits of available appropriations. Purchasing agents have been cut into the market by Major General Sharpe, Quartermaster General, to carry mule cards in the shortest possible time.
London reports a civilian recipient named Von Bernstorff who is awarded the Iron Cross by the German emperor for services rendered during the war, highlighting the ceremonial honor given to nonmilitary figures.
Madrid reports the government has prepared a reply to the Washington invitation for neutrals to join the United States in recording German submarine measures. The document will be reviewed by the minority party leaders before cabinet approval and release.
Stockholm reports that the United States and Sweden formally notified their governments of the severance of diplomatic relations. Minister Morris presented the notification to Foreign Minister Wateakers along with a summary of President Wilson's advice to the Senate.
The Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant reports Dutch naval staff warnings to Sipowners via London that German admiralty knew Dutch vessels had sailed from North America on February 1 toward English ports with clearance but cannot leave their routes safely without risk.
Massachusetts February report states William B. Hinkley, inspector of immigration, departs for New London to oversee officers and crew of the German steamer Wiltehad. The action aims to hold ship and aliens pending final status determinations by the federal government.
An ad promises a dependable hoist from Schweiltzer for job sites featuring a Western brand machine operator. The copy emphasizes consistent performance and reliability for industrial workloads.
The council unanimously approved funding for the chamber of commerce after Correllman Schneider dropped his objections. Officials discussed salaries for city jobs including sealer of weights and measures and janitorial costs for the city hall. Payroll totals and various bill payments were reviewed as fire damage claims and street grading issues were debated.
Washington February 6 cabinet meeting closes with no change in US policy toward the submarine crisis. The state department has not received word Germany will alter its stance while departments report progress on precautionary measures. President Wilson presided. postmaster general Burleson spoke about contracts with owners of weasels in the submarine zone.
An Associated Press dispatch states a working under standing between the United States and Japan on migration with no discrimination against Japanese residents. It notes exclusion is due to Japanese government actions, not U S law, and that the Japanese government has refrained from challenging the final form of the act.
Arthur Lopesho formerly in charge of silk dress goods and other departments at the Kobei store resigns to start his own business. He has leased the Villar enesa store next to Steinfeld grocery on West Congress and leaves for New York to select stock for a women’s wear shop including silks war goods and women’s shoes. He aims to open around March and promises competitive prices.
A Tucson Chamber of Commerce meeting at 7:30 p.m. will finalize plans for the Tucson Red Cross branch. Judge William Sawtelle will preside with Prof. Clark Leaming offering University of Arizona band music and a pat audience program. Dr Poomes will discuss hospital and nursing services as the Army Navy Union and Girls Friendly Society volunteer. Miss Jane Rider leads local civic action to boost war work.
Washington officials reiterated that American ship sailings to the war zone remain a private matter with no government action yet. No change in status of war bound German ships in American ports. they are German private property and will be respected as safeguarded by law.
A local shop at 131 N. Stone advertises bower and decorative parts with tinting, finishing, and finishing options. The message emphasizes high quality and personal service with estimates available by phone 420.
Washington reports the national aerial coast patrol commission presented a broad plan to President Wilson. It calls for 1000 hydro aeroplanes along the coast, training 2500 aviators in six months and 5000 in a year, plus a new department of aeronautics with a cabinet head and a central airplane plant inland.
Berlin reports show Germans in the capital and beyond extending consideration and courtesy to Americans after the breaking off of diplomatic relations. Few unfriendly acts are noted aside from occasional frank comments on U S government actions.
The Sihoo District No 1 trustees call a bond election to raise 150 000 for a school building and furnishing. Ballot words are Bonds Yes or Bonds No. The vote will be held at the City Hall in Tucson on February 17 1917 with judges J F Magee J Comstock Sr and J F McKale and polls open 10am to 6pm.
Reports describe difficulties at a police district headquarters where officials charged with visa passport processing refused to view passports until holders showed steamship visas. The passport department officials declined to issue passports without the required travel proof, delaying travel.
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