United States and Germany Near Wartime Break
American and German relations collapse amid the sinking of the Housatonic and the recall of ambassadors. President Wilson vows to seek authority if American lives or ships are harmed. Germany seizes vessels and seeks to end diplomatic ties, with Austria expected to join. Safety measures spread nationwide as Congress meets to confer urgent steps. Continued on page 2.
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Wilson
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St Louis liner delayed for protection decision at Washington
The St Louis tin liner will not sail for Liverpool until Monday after talks between International Mercantile Marine officials and the State Department. Government officials indicate the ship may sail with quick firing guns for defense, amid navy protection options. The St Paul may also be delayed by northwest gales as it approaches New York from Liverpool.
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Gerard to Return via Copenhagen and London
Copenhagen, Web. The Ekstrabladt announces tonight that United States Ambassador Gerard will likely travel home via Copenhagen and London. London, Feb. 3. James W. Gerard, the American Ambassador, says a Berlin message received at Geneva and relayed by the Exchange Telegraph Company indicates Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg was seen late last night. A Geneva report from Munich states the ambassador may have an audience with the German emperor on Monday.
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Gerard
London
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Geneva
Exchange Telegraph Company
von Bethmann-Hollweg
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Seven Vessels Torpedoed by German Submarine Pulse
London Feb 3 German submarine blockade sinks seven vessels today. Housatonic, American registry, 3,143 tons. Heimland Norwegian registry. Helicat Greek registry. Gamma Dutch registry 2,198 tons. Button Spanish registry 2,484 tons. Hasonite British 689 tons. Hickon Greek registry. Ten crew dead from Hasonite and two from Butron. Queheagal passenger ship sunk after mine strike, France West Indies route, details scarce.
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Biboa
Artaza Steamship Company
Hasonite
Glasgow
W. Robertson
Hickon
France
West Indies
Momentous Day in World War Ends US Germany Ties
Diplomatic relations between Germany and United States end as ambassadors are ordered home. President informs Congress he will seek authority to defend seamen and citizens if German actions persist. Sinking of the Housatonic by a German submarine off Scilly Islands prompts British aid. German warships seized in US ports. New York militia called up. naval moves kept secret. White House and departments closed to visitors. The liner St. Louis expected to sail for England Monday.
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Scilly Islands
Austria
Congress
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High Seas
Housatonic Sunk in English Channel by Torpedo
United States cargo ship Housatonic torpedoed near the Scilly Islands. Captain and three mates saved, while other officers and crew reportedly unknown. The vessel was carrying wheat from Galveston to London under charter to Brown Jenkinson. Formerly Hamburg American Line Georgia, she gained American registry in 1915.
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Housatonic Steamship Company
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Flest
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Chicago
L. Solem
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Boatawain
David Landon
Scotland
Alexander Watson
Newport Newe
New Orleans
Hocusatonia Steamship
German Lloyd Liner Ruined After Court Seizure
Boston February 3 The North German Lloyd liner Kronprinzessin Cecilie seized by U.S. Marshal Mitchell on civil process was found crippled beyond future use. Officials said boilers had no water and fires burned at top capacity while many engine room valves were mutilated or removed.
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Cecilie
Mitchell
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Marines Take Charge as German Ships Interned
Hoboken reports rumors that marines have left the Brooklyn navy yard to oversee the Vaterland and all interned German liners. In Philadelphia the Kronprinz Wilhelm and Prinz Fitel Friedrich were seized, crews imprisoned in isolation barracks, armed guards at the yard, and patrols placed to safeguard the interned ships. Commandant Russell recalled shore leave and barred visitors as instructions from Secretary Daniels were carried out.
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Philadelphia
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Krénpring Wilhelm
Pring Ettel Friedrich
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Daniels
Ghipa
Altuetion
iIntern
AKI
Navy Yards and Forts Ready to Repel Foes in War Time
National guard and naval militia were mobilized in New York and other states after a break in diplomatic relations with Germany. Forts and arsenals were placed on war footing, mints and assay offices protected, and the White House grounds closed to visitors. Commanders were ordered to guard fortifications, navy yards, bridges, and government properties as preparations for possible conflict progressed.
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Army
White House
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