Germany replies to Wilson note with unrestricted war pledge
Berlin issues a note via Ambassador Bernstorff to Secretary Lansing, declaring Germany would resume unrestricted submarine warfare and outlining aims, peace terms, and restraint toward Belgium. The message emphasizes freedom of the seas, opposes Britain’s war of starvation, and calls for U.S. impartiality to prevent further suffering while detailing contemplated naval measures.
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Washington
Feb. J
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
Senate
Gerard
Berlin
United States
Sussex
New Mexican constitution vows wide reforms and land limits
Delegates signed a new constitution after two months of work in Queretaro. It abolishes the vice presidency, bars presidential re election, and enacts eight hour day and other labor measures. Foreigners must renounce allegiance to acquire real estate, large estates may be broken up, and church property faces state control under strict separation rules.
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Mex
Constitutional Assembly
Cablinet
Luis Cabrera
Tingnee
Yenacio Bonillas
Fomento
Communications
Mn National Department of Health
Mexico
President nominates seven captains to rear admirals
Washington February 1 President Wilson nominated seven captains to be rear admirals in the navy. The names listed include Harry Mel P Huse Robert E Griffin George W Burd James H Oliver John Hood and William Sme.
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Washington
Wilson
Harry Mel
P. Huse
Robert 8. Griffin
George W. Burd
James H. Oliver
John Hood
William
Wilson vetoes immigration bill over literacy test
President Wilson rejected the recently passed immigration bill due to its literacy test provisions. He warned the test would radically alter U S policy and penalize immigrants for lack of opportunity, noting exemptions could force officials to judge foreign laws and religious persecution.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Presidentstaft
Cleveland
House
United States
Iuber
British Laurentic Sunk Off Irish Coast
The British auxiliary cruiser Laurentic of 14 802 tons gross was sunk by a submarine or mine off the Irish coast last Thursday. Twelve officers and 10 men were saved. The Laurentic, once in Canadian service for White Star Dominion, was the largest vessel in that trade and sister to the Majestic.
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Laurentice
Admiralty
Laurentic
White Star Dominion Line
Majestic
Banker Fisk Clears McAdoo Connection
Pliny Fisk, a New York banker tied to the peace note leak, emphatically denied any connection with Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo or his son in law and said he had no advance knowledge of the note.
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Jan
Pliny Fish
Baruch
Jones & Co
Tom
McAdeo
Col. E. M. House
Wilson
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Colonel House
Federal Reserve Bank
Eight Americans Seized by Mexican Rioters
Rioters in Juarez storm four street cars and seize eight American street car workers. Soldiers guard four international bridges as cavalry patrols the river front. Mexican women join the attack over crossing limits caused by U S health officials ending all night traffic. Washington announces recall of General Pershing and troop withdrawal from Mexican soil with Colonel Dublan evacuation beginning.
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Tex
Juarez
Carranan
International Bridges
International Bridge
United States
el Pauso
Washington
War Department
Newton P. Baker
Pershing
Mexico
Colonin Dublan
World Peace Proposal Debate Is Tabled in Senate
Washington Feb 1 The Senate voted 88 to 0 to table Cummins motion for exclusive debate on Wilsons world peace proposal ending the bid for discussion. Cummins argued the plan would force the United States into near constant world war or rebellion against the super state proposed by the president.
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Wilson
United States of America
Senate
Germany
Cummins
Washington
United States
Transport Sunk by Diver Crammed With Soldiers
Berlin reports a German submarine sank an armed transport steamer, crowded with troops, about 250 miles east of Malta on January 25. The vessel went down in ten minutes as its convoy, including a French torpedo boat, escorted it.
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Berlin
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Malta
Oregon Passes Bone-Dry Bill in Legislature
Oregon's bone-dry prohibition bill passed the lower house on Monday by a 53 to 7 vote in Salem. The measure targets alcohol restrictions and moves toward stricter statewide enforcement.
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Oregon
Salem
Ore
Athletes Enlist for France as Ambulance Volunteers
Three athletes from Washington and Jefferson College announced they would leave their studies to volunteer for service in France with the American ambulance. The move reflects wartime mobilization as representatives of college sports join the medical corps.
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Washington
Washington and Jefferson College
France
American Ambulance
Belgians Receive Over Half Million Pledge
New York February 1 reports more than 500000 dollars has been pledged to the relief commission for Belgium by members of the Rocky Mountain club of New York. The announcement came Tuesday detailing the substantial contribution to aid Belgium.
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New York
Commission For Relief In
Belgium
Rocky Mountain Club of
Gregorian Calendar Adopted by Turkish Parliament
In Constantinople a Reuters dispatch reports that on Tuesday the Turkish parliament, following the government’s recommendation, formally adopted the Gregorian calendar. The move aligns Turkey with Western date standards, marking a significant shift in administrative and civil life.
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Amsterdam
Constantinople
Reuter’s
Detroit Journal Sold to New Owners in February Announcement
The Detroit Journal, an afternoon newspaper, was announced for sale in Detroit Michigan dated February 1. New owners named are N. C. Wright H S Thalheimer C. C. Vernam and Paul Block with the sale announced by E. D. Stair.
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Detroit Journal
Detroit
Mich
N. C. Wright
H. 8. Thalheimer
C. C. Vernam
Paul Block
E. D. Stair
Wall Street Brokers Testify In Leak Inquiry
Bernard Baruch details profits from December trades claiming gains from interpreting peace note signals rather than insider tips. He cites no advance information and says he acted on public news, recounting missed buys and losses while under questioning about a leak involving F A Connelly Co and Washington connections.
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New York
E. F. Hutton
ELF. Hutton & Co
F. A Connelly & Co
Washington
Kr. W. Bolling
Wilson
Tim
F. A. Connelly & Co
Connelly
Guy
Senators Hit Inaugural Denounces Hotel Greed
Washington senators debated inauguration costs and hotel prices during the push for a $25,000 appropriation to cover capitol ceremonies. Senator McCumber urged add-ons to curb rate hikes after claims of $200 rooms, while Senator Works questioned ceremonial excess in a democracy.
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Washington
Senate
Capitol
Overman
Appropriations
McCumber
North Dakota
Works
California
Berlin to Warn Americans About Enemies Ships
Washington on February 1 reports a German document will warn Americans against sailing on ships armed by central powers enemies. It is unclear whether the message will go through the American embassy in Berlin or the German embassy in Washington.
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Washington
State Department
Berlin
Captain Crawford Dying in New York Home
Capt. Jack Crawford, famed scout and former Buffalo Bill associate, is dying at his New York residence. A veteran of General Custer's command, he aided in the capture of Sitting Bull.
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Jack Crawford
Chicago
Buffalo Bill
New York
Captain Crawford
General Custer
Sitting Bull
Recess for Supreme Court to Prepare Opinions
Washington Jan 31 The Supreme Court announced a four week recess from February to March 5 to prepare opinions. The Harvester and Steel cases were reassigned for hearing on March 6.
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Supreme Court
Washington
Harvester
German Troops Storm Trench Lines Near Verdun Hill 304
German forces reported capturing French trenches near Hill 304 northwest of Verdun after a forward push of about 100 meters. The war office cited a successful daytime assault by Crown Prince group units along a 1600 meter front, aided by artillery and pioneers, with heavy enemy casualties and some officers among the wounded. A night counterattack at Pond Man’s Hill and northeast of Avecourt failed to undo the gains.
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Berlin
Jon
Verdun
Germain
War Office
Prine
Meuse
von Pranceis
von Dem Berne
Baden
Pond Man's Hill
Avecourt
Millions for Army and Navy Fortification Measure Passed
The House approved a fortifications bill totaling over 51 million for coast defenses as part of a broad defense program. The Navy committee completed its 1918 naval appropriation totaling over 351 million, with plans for battleships, cruisers, destroyers and tenders. Army funds exceed 360 million, with deficiencies from mobilization and war costs. Navy total official at 851,433,245.28, up from 813 million last year.
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House
Washington
Congress
House Naval Committee
House Military Committee
Russians win in Roumania as Czar's men attack
Petrograd reports Russian forces after artillery preparation broke through Austro German lines along the Campulung Jacobeni road near Moldavia. The engagement yielded prisoners and booty with details pending. Southwest of Riga three German assaults were repulsed by Russian forces.
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Petrograd
Campulung-Jacobeni
Moldavia
Russian War Department
Riga
Austrian destroyer Huszar crippled in Adriatic action
Rome report says Austrian destroyer Huszar was put out of action after engagement with Italian forces in the Adriatic. Two Italian destroyers struck the Austrian flotilla, and Huszar was hit in battle.
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Rome
Huszar
Adriatic
Tribuna
Sailors released after Yarrowdale capture arrive in Copenhagen
Copenhagen February 1 reports Ekstra bladet news that 26 seamen from the Yarrowdale crew, including Swedish Norwegian and American sailors, have arrived here. The steamer was seized earlier by a German raider amid ongoing wartime hostilities.
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Copenhagen
Ekstrabladet
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