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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1917
Page
12
From a hotel in the city Bryan urged Americans to wire views to Congress over war with Germany. He proposed keeping all U S ships in port, restricting belligerent action, and asking Congress to submit a referendum on declarations of war, arguing public opinion must guide officials.
An old remedy ad touts St Jacobs Oil as a quick, safe cure for rheumatic pain and sciatica. It claims instant relief when applied to tender spots, with no skin burning or discoloration, and urges readers to try a small bottle from their druggist to free themselves from soreness and stiffness.
Secretary of War Baker met with President in a private White House conference late at night after saying relations with Germany had been broken by Congress. The brief visit followed a prior call with President Wilson and another with Secretary Daniels at the War Department. Baker denied any militia activity by his department and refused to discuss details of the talks.
Hartford Feb 3 Gov Holcomb received a War Department call directing him to prepare the state national guard for possible orders. He ordered that all armories be guarded.
The White House says the President will forego all social duties and cancel engagements including public, penal, and theater outings during the current international crisis. The decision emphasizes focus on crisis response and national affairs.
Philadelphia officials and naval yard staff refused to confirm the incident while censorship restricted details. An officer observed the torpedo boat destroyer Jacob Jones listing heavily to port as it was towed to a dock and all aboard were detained and questioned. A seaman was arrested and placed in the brig.
Buenos Aires reports a Belgian consular clerk says British cruisers Glasgow Amethyst and Kent sank the German raider after a 40 minute engagement off the Brazilian coast. The claim, unconfirmed by other sources, describes a trap using a bait ship, Amethyst damaged, raider sunk with crew.
New York governors order the entire state National Guard and naval militia at Mayor Mitchel’s request as federal agents tighten censorship. First division of 17 000 ready within a week, Coast defenses and public utilities guarded. Home Defense League prepared to relieve police if needed. Federal secret service officers supervise patrols guarding subways, bridges, federal buildings and the financial district.
United States district authorities plan broad arrest powers to curb disorder in crowded foreign quarters of New York City. Police expand precautions, with special detectives deployed. Roosevelt Jr and others offer national support for measures to uphold the nation’s honor. Massachusetts naval militia mobilizes under Washington orders with anticipated orders from Commandant Bush at the Navy Yard.
The Idaho anti alien stand bill, already passed by the lower house, was killed today in the senate. A Democratic member noted the senate acted beyond the national administration’s request to delay action until the State Department in Washington could investigate the issues raised by the measure.
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