01 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
1
Washington Feb 1 officials widely foresee a break in diplomatic ties with Germany after President Wilson and Secretary Lansing confer. An ultimatum to Berlin seemed likely before any severance, with officials believing the United States cannot let the situation stand unchallenged.
New York report cites New York Chamber of Commerce backing full protection for American lives vessels and property and supporting fair taxation to fund defenses. Washington notes gravity of German move with steps by navy and treasury to safeguard ports and interests. Wilson and Lansing confer as recall of ambassador and diplomatic ultimatums loom.
Reports from Washington indicate that a communication to Germany may have been sent or prepared, seen as a warning against unrestricted submarine warfare and a possible severance of diplomatic ties if Germany breaks pledges to the United States. New York port clearances resumed with ships operating at their own risk. dock areas and German goods under tight police oversight. the Selligatay liner’s sailing was postponed. London reports the Dutch steamer Epstian sunk with crew saved.
Fragmentary report notes near New York Harbor with a night patrol by patrol boats forming a cordon around the port area. Details are garbled but indicate a security or emergency presence ongoing through the night near the harbor.
London reports a profound English reaction to Germany and Austria declaring unrestricted war at sea with war warnings to neutrals. Asquith speaks of inevitable victory while Danes and Paris react to broader European stakes as the war nears its final phase, amid note notices and tense estimates.
Large fleet of submarine chasers is assembled to guard sea lanes as Germany's blockade threat spreads. Neutral ships face protocol changes, but British lines plan to maintain sailings from American ports. French shipowners say German submarine warfare will not alter France sailings.
London dispatch reports a Copenhagen cabinet meeting held last night to discuss Germany's submarine note and its provable effect on Denmark. The note prompted a notable government response in neutral Denmark.
New York February 1 The widest rush to sell stocks since the war began followed Germanys threat to resume unrestricted submarine warfare Prices dropped from two to twenty points across classes United States Steel closed last night at 112 below par as the selling wave spread through the exchange indicating broad market fear and uncertainty
In a heated comparison Salt Lake City papers are portrayed as dominant in market reach and influence over Ogden papers. The Standard is cited for rapid price moves and strong Associated Press wire service coverage with traders watching latest developments for urgency in news.
Berlin reports unrestrained U boat warfare is ready with total war aim. Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg tells ways and means committee that Germany stakes everything and will be victorious, citing stronger submarine strength and food shortages in the Entente. He defends past delays and says the moment for war has arrived.
New York February 1 The American line steamship St Louis will sail on schedule and no attempt will be made to repaint to meet German government demands. International Mercantile Marine officials say no reason to change the waiting dates for American line ships. They expect St Louis to assist and St Paul to be dispatched on her return trip after arrival next week.
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