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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1917
Page
4
A Baltimorean overheard a street car conversation about plans to kill the new Austrian Ambassador Count Tarnow von Tarnowskim in Washington next week. The man reported to the Austrian embassy, prompting fresh diplomatic concern and a plea from his wife to keep their family safe. The tale implies possible personal motives and fear if the plot becomes known.
A chaotic report from Washington details Count Tarnowski von Tarnowk y presenting credentials to the U S State Department amid tensions with Austria Hungary. Officials show uncertainty over recognition and possible comparisons to Germany’s wartime declarations, with no clear action yet from the Turkish or Austrian sides.
Three British vessels lie ashore within one mile of each other off Cape Henry. The Sscailiu Rosalind and Wanninaeawn are reported stuck in heavy northeast seas. Lifeguards from three stations assist as coast guard cutter Lamacraw and wrecking tug Reacue standby to aid and prevent further danger. New Switzerland reports German submarine campaign measures restricting food.
Paris views neutrals aligning with American stance amid German submarine menace. Commentators doubt a total German blockade, predicting 1380 to 200 subs could not stop Allied trade. Proposals urge arming ships or reprisal port closures against German vessels.
Rio de Janeiro February 3 Augusto da Souza e Silva deputy from Rio de Janeiro predicted the United States would be drawn into the war and said Brazil would support it. He praised President Wilson for peace and said Germanys unrestricted warfare makes US entry logical given neutral nations timidity. The opinion notes Germany acts logically amid US neutrality and warns of further escalation.
Amid two postponements a flotilla of American and Allied vessels prepared to sail. Several steamships including Alamance Baltimore January 26 and Cobra New York February 2 head to Genoa and Rotterdam, with guards tightened at Hoboken piers as self interned crews desert. Passengers and ships shift as fears of seizure rise while Greek and other lines report restrictions lifted and sailings proceeding.
El Paso Texas February 3 Troopers from the Fifth United States Cavalry reached Columbus and report a detachment of the Eleventh Cavalry has gone from Ascension to Sabinas about 60 miles below the border. Salazar, described as rebel leader, is said to command 400 men. Passengers from Columbus brought the dispatch tonight.
Thousands chase heart health claims as CARDIANI promises to strengthen the heart and improve circulation. Readers are urged to mail name and address with six cents for a 30 dose trial, claiming no side effects and relief from palpitations, nervous exhaustion, and gripping ailments.
Berlin reports grave excitement among Germans over U S stance as unrestricted submarine warfare looms. Reichstag adjourns after two days of debate, chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg defending policy. Officials and parties seek neutral testing of U S reactions, stressing submarines as Germany's strongest weapon.
In Derby on February 3 the Attorney General opened a conspiracy case against Alice Wheeldon, her two daughters, and Mrs. Mason and husband for plans to murder Premier Lloyd George and Arthur Henderson. He described the prisoners as desparate enemies of Britain, detailing alleged poison darts and schemes to use hydrochloride, strychnine, and curare.
Former President Taft stated that breaking relations with Germany was the only course for President Wilson given recent events. He warned that continued German submarine attacks without warning would be unlawful aggression, potentially prompting further action by Congress.
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