Wilson and Senators Move Toward Break With Berlin
President Wilson convened cabinet and senators in tense Capitol sessions as Germany’s submarine campaign nears provoking a US diplomatic break. The issue centers on breaking off relations or delaying action pending an overt act, with most senators favoring immediate severance if American rights are violated. A night of consultations yields no final decision and a note that action may come after further reflection.
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Tightens cordon as war zone risk grows across ports
Dudley Field Malone expands dock guard force to more than 1200 men and mobilizes harbor police boats and four coast guard tugs amid German ships' refusals to let U S officers inspect below decks. Authorities in Boston New York Philadelphia and Baltimore step up inspections and precautionary measures as ships await orders and tensions rise at Virginia Capes and in New York harbor.
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Bureau of Investigation
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Customs Service
Guarda
Germany
W. S. Radcliffe
Gibraltar
Oders
Cardiff Hall
Plymouth
Carisholm
Ahus
Boden
Narvik
Taft warns Berlin as U.S. ship limits fail to deter war
Former president Taft, urging a world league to enforce peace, warned Germany of consequences from its submarine policy and warned that neutral shipping could trigger a united American preparation for war. Wilson canceled a speaking engagement as crisis voices grow louder at the Chamber of Commerce banquet.
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Need For Peace League
Sinking of Eight Ships reported by Lloyds
London February 2 Lloyds reports the steamer Ravenbourne sunk with three crew lost. Norwegian ships Hecla Jerv Portia also sunk or damaged with crew losses. Other vessels Bassonie Algorta Violet Marcells sunk. Algorta torpedoed with twelve crew saved. Madrid dispatch confirms Algorta torpedoing.
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Paris
Taft on German ruthlessness sparks patriotic resolve
Former president William Howard Taft warns that Germany’s ruthlessness could arouse active patriotism in the American people and shock the nation into real war preparation and sacrifice.
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Germany
William Howard Taft
Relief steamer Euphrates first victim of new policy
London reports official details on the Belgian relief steamer Euphrates torpedoed by a German submarine. The ship carried Belgian relief commission cargo from New York to Rotterdam, displayed commission flags, and carried safe conduct papers. Crew numbered 26 to 80, all Belgians known. no Americans aboard. vessel lacked wireless.
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Belgian Relief Commission
Break With Germany Near Tighten Neutrality Cordon
A condensed index item notes a breaking stance against Germany, tightening neutrality lines, and ships sailing toward a war zone. It mentions actions by Taft and others, with references to a U.S. policy shift and potential Austrian envoy developments. The page also lists unrelated brief items across sections.
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Wreck of giant liner's engine in Hoboken
The giant Hiner Vaterland of the Hamburg American Line has had its engine machinery dismantled in Hoboken within 24 hours. Crew members report the action occurred under neutral patrols near the pier. Machinery not destroyed was thrown overboard and sank in the mud, irrecoverable.
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Port Stay and Lansing’s Tip on European Sailings
State Department counsels postponement of European sailings of all ships flying the American flag. Secretary Lansing says no orders against the At Louisa sailing but urges delay until the country’s broader Germany issue decision is announced. President Franklin of the International Mercantile Marine says no official word on the St Louis sailing to Liverpool, awaiting Lansing guidance.
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Berlin
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Ambassador Gerard
Gerard
Armed Guards Guard U S Battleships at Norfolk Navy Yard
Extra guards armed with big navy plate parts and rifles surrounded the battleship Louisiana and torpedo boat destroyer Benham at the Norfolk navy yard. The Louisiana, lit up and manned on deck, shows extensive repairs with new guns being installed and a turret removed for relining and repair.
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Benham
Navy Yard
Germany’s Submarine War Prompts U S Public Backing
United States officials note broad public support for a decisive response to Germany’s submarine declaration. Ambassadors report pressure from both large cities and small papers, while neutrals react with caution as states weigh ships staying at port and future actions.
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