Oppose Navy Program Doubts Ship Costs and Delays
Minority of the House naval affairs committee urges delaying four battleship and four scout cruiser orders to save money. They argue that postwar material and labor will be cheaper and emergency actions could seize private yards if needed. The report notes expected cost savings and warns against contracts that extend beyond feasible completion times.
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Naval Affairs Committee
Moneses
Oliver
Alabama
Hensley
Mogae
Fallarvay
Texas
Fara
Indiana
Richa
Thun
New York House Caucus Discusses Tamany Influence
Thirteen Democratic members from Greater New York attended a caucus where Representative Fitz Gerald chaired and addressed whether the caucus binds only current delegates or also future House actions. Fitz Gerald said it binds present, past, and future Congresses, with some humor about the Tamany report.
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Fitzgerald
Tammany Report
Defense appropriation bill sails through Senate unamended
The 51 million dollar defense provision cleared the Senate with no amendments after a brief debate. Lawmakers noted objections to large coast defenses were lacking and asked whether the sum meets Germany's threat. The agricultural title from the House was favourably reported and will be debated today.
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Senate
Germany
Gome
Sentenced in Tanzer Case Nine Months for Safford Perjury
New York February 1 Franklin D Safford twice convicted of perjury in the Rae Tanzer case was sentenced by Federal Judge Hand to nine months in prison with execution stayed until May 1 and bail reduced. Hand said he was lenient since Safford was only a pawn in others hands. Safford in his sixties faced accusations of falsely swearing that James W Osborne, a prominent attorney, had visited a New Jersey hotel with Rae Tanzer. Charles H Wax testified that he posed as Oliver Osborne and was the actual escort.
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Branklin
Safford
Oliver-Osborne
Hand
James W Osborne
Rae Tanzer
New Jersey
Charles H Wax
Oliver Osborne
German Press Praises Unrestricted Sub Warfare with Enthusiasm
Berlin presses react to Germanys decision to resume unrestricted submarine warfare. Liberal papers largely back the move while cautioning neutrals about American intervention. Editors argue wartime unity and urge the United States to understand Germanys position to end the conflict swiftly.
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Berlin
America
United States
Revenue Bill Passes As U S Debts Grow And Bonds Planned
The House passed the administration revenue bill by 211 to 19 to meet next year’s deficit with higher inheritance taxes and a tax on corporate nets. It authorizes $100,000,000 in bonds for the Danish West Indies and other permanent investments, while Republicans oppose the tariff shifts and a drops in the excess profits tax. Hoover appeals for Belgian relief funding as neutrals watch Washington for wartime stance.
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Elston
Martin
Schall
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Caldwell
Calloway
Coughton
Page
Kent
California
Randell
Views of U S Newspapers on Latest U-Boat Crisis
Editorial selections from Detroit to Boston outline U S newspapers reactions to Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare declaration. They urge firm policy, warn against rash war moves, and stress preserving American rights under international law while seeking a measured response.
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Milwalkee Daily News
Cer
Germany
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United States
Time to Join the Allies Says a Dutch Newspaper
A Dutch Telegraaf dispatch notes that Germany’s notes create a serious situation. The paper argues Holland must choose the safer side, asserting the Entente offers the best prospects. It says ships may face dangers and calls for stronger protests if Dutch ships are sunk.
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Telegraaf
Holland
Germany
Cotton Exchange Closed in Augusta on Feb 1
Augusta Georgia February 1 The cotton exchange shut down before gains or losses could occur as the German note impact loomed. Officially closed at 10 15 in the morning directors telegrammed New York and New Orleans and other exchanges asking for a suspension of future trading.
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Augusta
New York
New Orleans
Asquith Sees Victory in War Speech
London activist former Premier Asquith told Ladybank constituents that Entente naval, military and economic strength assure inevitable victory. He warned against peace utopianism, praised Allied tonnage efforts, and urged clear stance toward Wilson's peace without victory while rejecting German overtures as insincere.
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London
Ladybank
Asquith
200 Convicts Strike at Banner Mine in Alabama
In Birmingham on February 1 200 convicts at Banner mine refuse to exit or let entry, holding four white fire bosses as hostages. They demand removal of the warden and threaten dynamite usage. Alabama convict board officials hurry to the scene but defer to the miners’ demand.
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Banner Mines
P J Rogers
Alabama Convict Board
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Hanner
Itta
Russians Recapture Trenches Near Kalzem Front
Russian troops on the Kalzem highroad sector report clearing the enemy and reoccupying trenches amid frost gas and stiff resistance. Over 1000 prisoners, one cannon, and ten machine guns taken in Tuesday’s Jacoben region fighting. Berlin notes severe cold and resumed activity on the Narayuvka front with a Saxon regiment taking prisoners.
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Sayville
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Lipnicadolna
America Readies Break in Diplomacy With Germany
The article outlines a likely US break with Germany over submarine warfare. It notes potential actions including recall of Ambassador Gerard, closing of the German embassy, and a full diplomatic severance though not via passport deliveries. It cites State Department memoranda defending Germany’s stance and mentions a possible Swiss mediation.
Hearings Ended on Government Telephones Bill Debate
Hearings before the House District committee on government ownership of Washington telephones concluded yesterday. No action expected by the House soon. Rep Lewin of Maryland defended the bill and faced questions about presidential support.
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Few Ships Sail for Europe Amid Neutrality Measures
The article reports limited European sailings as British and allied authorities enforce neutrality. Torpedo boat destroyers patrol key approaches near the Narrows and Long Island Sound while searchlights sweep the waterways. Marine insurers raise war risk rates, and crews prepare for possible calls by the British admiralty.
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Turks Gain In Persia Advance Against Russians
Berlin reports Turkish cavalry probing into northwestern Persia as they pursue retreating Russian forces from Devletabad toward Sultanabad. The Turkish front says they entered Dizabad, destroyed barbed wire defenses and telephone lines, captured three machine guns and twelve automatics, and engaged in artillery duels January 29.
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Spanell Found Not Guilty In Alpine Murder Trial
Spanell of Alpine Texas is acquitted of killing his wife Crystal Holland Spanell after a trial in San Angelo where the judge did not require his presence for the verdict Spectators cheered in the street as word spread that the Lieut Col Butler murder trial would be moved to a different venue The verdict leaves unsettled where the next trial should be held with Mrs Spanell and the army officer among those killed July 20 in a car pursuit following a hotel departure and party in Alpine
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Harry J Spanell
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Crystal Holland Spanell
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Three British Steamers Held Up at Cove Point
Baltimore Md Feb 1 Six foreign ships left this port today but three of them were British and were held up at Cove Point with orders to leave American waters. The Manchester Trader Pantwoif and Sallust were delayed, while the Italian steamer Hesaio sailed to Spezia with a large munition line. The Hercules and Pheoda Dutch were reported off Cove Point awaiting final orders at Newport News.
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Belgian Relief Ships Not to Stop Their Trips
New York February 1 Belgian relief ships will continue sailing from this port without fear of destruction or interference under Germanys new naval policy. Alexander J Hemphill chairman of the New York committee said no new deal had been made with the German government and supplies would be sent under the previous agreement exempting commission vessels from attack. He cited Germanys pledge of safe passage as the basis for belief Belgian relief ships would not be molested despite fears they would be included in the craft marked for destruction.
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Belgian Relief Commission
Germany
Alexander J. Hemphill
Hemphill
German Attack Repulsed Near Beaumetz Hamel
British headquarters report from France states that a night movement slightly improved positions north of Beaumetz Hamel. No successful raids southeast of Veuveville St Veast and Wischarte area, no casualties. Enemy attacks in white clothing were beaten back. Germans suffered heavy casualties.
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France
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Ueville St
Wischarte
U S Troops Near Mexican Border Report
A soldier from the Sixteenth United States Infantry arrived in Columbus Texas reporting the Twenty fourth U S Cavalry would cross the border into Mexico tonight or tomorrow and set up camp at Columbus. Two other enlisted men corroborated the report heard at the Twenty fourth Infantry camp near Jimomas.
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Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Breath Freshening Aid
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable laxative, claim to purify the system and improve bad breath by stimulating the bowels and liver. Marketed as a mild alternative to calomel, the sugar coated tablets are available in 1c and 25c boxes from druggists.
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Dwards
F. M Edwards
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