Allies to Guard Ships 4000 U-Boat Chasers Ready
New York reports Britain and allies plan to arm all ships and keep Atlantic lanes open amid submarine threat. Britain assembled fast cruisers to chase submarines, aims to convoy every merchant ship if needed, ports Liverpool and Bordeaux to stay open, with 4000 vessels available to defend routes and adjust sailings as circumstances require.
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New York
Great Britain
Germany
Liverpool
Bordeaux
Atlantic
British Admiralty
Admiralty
Entente Alles
Dane Defies Submarine Iris Passes After Threats
Openhagen January 31 The Danish steamer Iris encountered a German submarine while it sank another vessel The sub commander ordered a stop and boarding but the Iris captain refused to give way stating the ship was bound between neutral countries and would not surrender Despite threats the submarine allowed the Iris to proceed after a tense stand-off.
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Openhagen
Newal
Lka
French transport Admiral Mazon sunk near Saloniki
A partisan 11 official statement says the transport Admiral Mazon carrying 350 soldiers to Saloniki was torpedoed by a submarine and sank on January 1 after being attacked by the destroyer Ar wan. German admiralty later announced that on January 26 a submarine sank an armed transport east of Malta, with troops aboard. the vessel went down in ten minutes.
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Cnldiargs
Saloniki
Ar Wan
Malta
Burton Named President of Minnesota University
Leroy Burton, president of Smith College Northampton Mass, was tendered and accepted by the Minnesota board of regents to succeed Dr George K Vincent who recently resigned to head the Rockefeller Foundation. May 1 is set for the transition after a three member committee canvassed the field and submitted Burton's name.
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Marten Leroy Burton
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
University of Minnesota
Board of
Regents
George K. Vincent
Rockefeller Foundation
Burtons
Internal Bathing: A Modern Wellness Craze Gaining Ground
Reported by Walter Johnson and others, the piece promotes internal bathing as essential for wellbeing, claiming it cleanses toxins and improves daily function. It references Cascade devices sold by Tyrrell and O Donnells Affeck’s Drug Stores in Washington, with a booklet on the topic available free on request.
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Walter Johnson
Chas A Tyrrell
O Donnells
Affeck
Washington
Steps Toward Crisis Shown Promise to America Broken
The document outlines an ultimatum to Germany from April 18 1916 warning of severed relations if submarine warfare continues. It notes Germany's May 4 1916 pledge to limit attacks, then reports withdrawal of that promise with a new declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare and risk to neutral ships in barred zones.
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America
United States
Germany
Germany Proclaims Ruthless War on the Sea
Germany defends its wartime strategy arguing peace talks failed. It asserts aim to avoid Belgian annexation, denounces British blockade, and claims need to use all weapons to end the war. It urges the United States to understand the necessity and warns neutrals about barred zones and shipping risks.
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Belgium
United States
Germany
Paris
Austria Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
England
J. Bernstorffs
Berlin
Sayville
Laurentics Crew Frozen in Boats
London Jan 31 Coroner's inquest into the loss of the Laurentics tells that 470 sailed January 25. A violent explosion by the foremast and a second near the engine room left 120 survivors after boats were launched. Deaths due to exposure in bitter cold. one boat nearly full of water.
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London
A. Norton
Norton
Berlin Creates Grave Situation and War Talk Rise
German note shocks U S lawmakers as Senators Lodge Borah Williams Tillman McCumber Cummins Clark Chamberlain Lewis Gardner weigh risk of war. Officials urge standing ground and protecting neutral rights, hinting at possible conflict if submarine warfare continues.
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Berlin
Neutrality Squad and police inspect German ships at Hoboken
In Hoboken sailors aboard ten North German Lloyd and nine Hamburg American steamers were said to be dismantling engines. Dudley Field Malone’s Neutrality Squad, with Deputy Collector George F. Lamb, boarded the Vaterland and other German vessels at 1030 PM. Lamb said the visit was routine inspection and denied any emergency or risk to coal supply or escape plans. Police Chief Hayes was notified to contact Lamb.
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North ‘Man
Lloyd
Hamburg-American Line
Hoboken
Eeven
Dudley Field Malone
George F. Lamb
Vaterland
Lamb
Neutrality Squad
U. S. Must Protect Noncombatants on High Seas Declares Roosevelt
New York January 31 The former president Theodore Roosevelt urged President Wilson to act firmly against Germany. He condemned the note as endorsing the murder of noncombatants and called for seizing any German armed vessel and severing trade if American ships or citizens are threatened.
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Roosevelt
New York
Colt Theodore
Germany
High Seas
Dent Wilson
Lusitania
Seven Men Die After Torpedoed Steamer Artist Sinks
London reports the British steamer Artist of 3570 tons was torpedoed by a German submarine last Saturday. Sixteen survivors were rescued after drifting for three days in a midwinter gale. seven of the 25 aboard died from wounds and exposure before aid reached them.
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London
Artist
SOS
Luciana
Germany
Boy Dies Saving Pup After Street Car Tragedy
In New York on January 31 three year old Benjamin Simon died after running after his dog that darted in front of a street car. A wrecking crew spent 45 minutes freeing the mangled child from beneath the vehicle.
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New York
Benjamin Simon
England's January Losses Recorded in Official List
London reports Britain's January casualties total 12,314 killed and 17,764 wounded with 2,928 missing among officers and men. The month shows a decrease from December totals. overall casualties since the Somme offensive reach 552,371.
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Somme
London
Eingland
Last Deserters Leave Colombian Field Headquarters
Taps sounded at El Paso field headquarters as the veteran cavalry trumpeter led the guard away from the abandoned field. Adobe houses were dynamited and surplus forage burned. Over 200 refugees arrived in Columbus, and Consul Soriano Bravo announced live stock and refugees’ property could pass into the United States duty free if returned to Mexico within three months.
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Tex
Colonia Dublan
Pershing
Columbus
N. Mex
Soriano Bravo
United States
Mexico
Ambassador Fletcher Heads to Mexico Post With Instructions
Ambassador Henry P. Fletcher sails from New York to Vera Cruz and travels by rail to Queretaro to engage with the Carranza government on the new constitution. He will address foreign property protections and intense embargo issues, along with American claims and Mexican financial needs.
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Mexican Seapital
New York
Vera Cruz
City of
Mexico
Queretaro
Carranza
Fletcher
State Department
Trains Collision Near Charcas Kills Eleven Mexicans
Eleven Mexicans died and about fifty injured when a passenger train crashed into another on a siding at Charcas between San Luis Potosi and Saltillo on January 25. Reports from travelers arriving in Laredo today detail the wreck and its casualties. Postmaster delays named Burleson says no New York or Chicago postmasters will be filled before March 4 after talks with the President.
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Charcas
San Luis Potisl
Saltillo
Burles
New York
Chicago
Sign New Organic Law in Mexico Constitutional Assembly
Delegates signed a new Mexican constitution after two months of work detailing radical labor reforms, land and foreign ownership rules, church property transfer, and government control of natural resources. It tightens presidential succession, foreign allegiance for real estate, and mandates Mexican birth for clergy.
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Mexico
Constitutional Assembly
National Department of Health
Congress
U S Holds German Crews at Philadelphia Navy Yard
Philadelphia January 31 Capt Russell commandant at the Philadelphia navy yard issued orders denying shore leave to the German cruisers Prinz Eitel Friedrich and Kronprinz Wilhelm now interned there. About 700 sailors aboard the two ships had been allowed shore leave twice weekly.
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Philadelphia
Russell
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Opportunity knocks via Friedlander Bros trousers sale
Friedlander Bros at 428 Ninth Street Northwest markets a major bargain sale on trousers with huge stock and low prices. Washington buyers are urged to act quickly to secure high quality fabrics and extensive selections at 195, 239, 298 and 245 price points, promoted as exceptional value.
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New & No
Broadway
New York
Washington
Army of
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