Fleet Ready to Strike U S Seaports Seizure of Shipyards Debated
Naval planners announce speed up of shipyard work and potential government seizure of private yards to finish vessels now authorized. Recruiting surges as plans for three shift operations and commandeering Great Lakes plants to boost naval construction are discussed, with no final convoy decision for Atlantic shipping.
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Plante
Great Lakes
America
Guantanamo
Atlantic
Tians
Daniels
Fresident
Department
Padgett
House Naval Affairs Committee
Clark
Champ Clark
Padwett
Congress
Uncle Sam
Mobilization Conference Called by Governor in Virginia
Richmond Va Feb 3 Gov Stuart called a conference of state militia officials this afternoon to discuss mobilization of state troops and readiness measures for potential contingencies in the region. The meeting aims to coordinate local defense assets and ensure rapid deployment if required and reflects heightened security concerns in the era.
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Virginia
Richmond
Gov. Stuart
Pape's Diapep sin Brings Quick Stomach Relief
Advert says Pape's Diapep sin cures stomach distress in minutes. It promises rapid relief from indigestion gas and sourness, with a money back guarantee for a fifty cent case. Ends urging households to keep it handy for upset stomachs day or night.
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Pape
Adyv
Americans and Others Die in U Boat Attacks Since 1915
A historical tally shows 200 Americans and about 2,000 others killed by German and Austrian submarine actions since 1915. It lists ships such as Lusitania, Arabic, Sussex, and others, noting American casualties and diplomatic reactions, warnings, and policy shifts through 1916.
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Leon T. Thresher
Lfe
Milford
England
Wiliam FP
Frye
Germany
Scilly Islands
Orkney Islands
United States
Leo
Ancona
Austria
Communipaw
Walter James Leigh
Mediterranean
Crete
McNeeley
Aden
Turkey
Patria
Naples
New York
Havre Roads
Berwindvale
Irish
Avonmouth
Portland
Sussex
Folkstone
Dieppe
Wilson
Congress
Manchester Engineer
Eagle Point
Newport
R. L
Rowanmore
Marina
Campaign to Teach Aliens U S Ideals Urged by Lane
Secretary of the Interior Lane urged a national Americanization drive before the National Conference on Americanization. He said true American ideals reveal themselves in crisis and called for allegiance to U S institutions. The conference, led by Commissioner Claxton, backed federal aid and congressional legislation to expand education for immigrants.
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United States
Interior Lane
National Conference On Americanization
United States Bureau of Education
Willards
Lane
P. P. Claxton
H. H. Wheaton
Dr. Wheaton
Frank Trumbull
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
Frances A. Keller
New York
Clarence H. Howard
St. Louis
Henry W. Hoyt
Detroit
Congress
Bureau
British Gain on Tigris Near Kut
London reports a vigorous British offensive on the Tigris front near Kut with advances of 200 to 300 yards and 300 yards on Jan 28. Casualties were light. 166 prisoners, four officers, remain. A Turkish counterattack was repulsed and air action claimed a Fokker shot down, plus two pontoons sunk.
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London
Tierts
Tigris
Tigris-Hat Junction
Tigris- Hat Junction
Kut el Amara
Blast in Japan Claims 100 Lives in Yokohama Storehouse
Tokyo reports a deadly explosion at a Yokohama storehouse today causing about 100 fatalities. Details are scarce as authorities investigate the chemical blast and its fallout.
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Japan
Tokyo
Yokohama
U S Steel Plants Ready to Meet Government Orders
Navy Department received offers from nearly all shipbuilders and suppliers for military contracts. Bethlehem Steel President Grace pledged to use all power to fulfill orders. War and Navy departments anticipated rapid action and coordinated program.
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Navy Department
Grace
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
War and
Navy Departments
Plans to Finance War With Long Term Treasury Notes
Senator Thomas of Colorado introduced a Senate bill amending the revenue measure to issue 3.5 billion in noninterest bearing Treasury notes redeemable in coin after 1985. The notes would be legal tender for taxes and debts and used to pay suppliers to the army and navy. Secretary McAdoo spoke of possible war financing but said no cost estimate or detail was discussed.
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Thomas
Colorado
Yeaters Day
Senate
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
McAdoo
Capitol
8Immons
Simmons
Abandoned Naval Academy Athletics Due to Visiting Teams Barred
Abandoned events at the United States Naval Academy when West Virginia and All-Pittsburgh guests were barred from entering the grounds. The basketball game and swimming meet did not take place as scheduled due to the visiting teams being stopped at the gate.
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Annagooosa
Naval Academy
University of West Virginia
Pittsburgh
Navy Department Order Bans Civilians From Naval Station
A Navy Department directive states that no civilians are to be admitted to the naval station. The order emphasizes security and restricted access for all nonmilitary personnel. No exceptions are listed in the issued text.
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Navy Department
Saxon Motor Car Plant Burned In Detroit Blaze
Main Saxon Motor Car Company plant in Detroit was destroyed by fire. The blaze left about 2,000 workers unemployed and caused an estimated loss of 200000 dollars.
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Detroit
Mich
Saxon Motor Car Company
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