Many States Back Wilson In Loyalty Crisis
National sentiment surged as legislatures from Albany to Santa Fe adopted resolutions pledging support for President Wilson in breaking diplomatic ties with Germany. States like New York New Jersey Pennsylvania North Carolina Missouri Iowa Utah West Virginia Massachusetts Indiana Texas Wyoming Nebraska Washington New Mexico and others urged united action and readiness to defend national honor amid the war crisis.
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Washington
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Santa Fe
N. Mex
New Mexico
Break at Sea Sparks Mixed Reactions Aboard Philadelphia
On the American liner Philadelphia en route from New York to London, passengers heard of the severance of diplomatic relations between the United States and Germany. The crowd cheered briefly, then regained calm as a wireless message indicated danger had passed. Mrs Whitelaw Reid and family noted a pleasant voyage despite the news and absence of submarines.
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Stand by the President Bankers Support Movement
New York bankers urge unity with the President stating financial conditions are sound. Telegrms from War and Navy Secretaries reach corporation officials ready to aid with arms munitions airplanes and submarines. Some men have been summoned to Washington.
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Princeton plans provisional battalion for undergrads
Princeton University president Dr John Grier Hibben announced a provisional battalion will be formed for undergraduates who want instruction in the manual of arms. There is no obligation to join. Hibben said Princeton could become a training camp if the nation enters war, with undergraduates trained for service branches. Nearby, at Great Lakes Naval Training Station, guards doubted today and visitors were barred while about 1,380 officers and apprentice seamen are stationed there. In Virginia, Rep W A Jones appointed George Walker of Urbanna to the Naval Academy at Annapolis from the First district.
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W. A. Jones
George Walker
W. C. Walker
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Middlesex County
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Annapolis
Virginia
American Killed By U Boat As Lifeboats Shelled
A surviving seaman described a fatal sinking after a U boat shelled lifeboats. The deceased, a close friend to crewmen, was said to have no known relatives and typically lodged at a water front seamen’s boarding house. He listed Baltimore as home when signing on, and had signed for the current voyage at Galveston. The Gamma, a 2,198 ton Amsterdam-owned steamer, was reported by Lloyds as having crew loaded before the disaster was announced.
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Officials Doubt Lifeboat Was Shelled Deliberately
The American government questions whether shells that killed an American crew member from the British steamer Feavestone were fired deliberately. Survivors say the master and three crew died while leaving the ship in lifeboats. Officials think shells may have hit the boats while targeting the ship, not the lifeboats.
Alien Bill Overridden: A Landmark Senate Veto Fight
Senate and House supporters claim the veto override on the alien bill upholds economic and political stability. The debate centers on language linked to the gentlemen's agreement with Japan and the impact on immigration and literacy testing.
Petworth Enjoys Merry Carnival at Church Event
Costumed to represent many nations a large crowd joined the Women’s Guild at Petworth M E Church for a Carnival of Nations. Proceeds go to the church fund and the program features the Hawaiian quartet, soloists, and the operetta Cinderella in Flowerland. Booths list chairmen for Iceland India Spain Switzerland Italy Ireland America Holland Japan and more with a parade led by Miss Ida O Neal as Miss Columbia and W I King as Uncle Sam.
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Uncle Sam
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Holland
Max Winkler
Japan
D. E. Nichol
Flowera
Mary Perry
G.S. Williams
Ketchum & Skinnum Company
F. D. Pollard
Charles H. Stevenson
New England Coast Guard Strengthened as Nations Tense
Boston reports nationwide precautions amid Germany United States strains. Guards protect ports inland rail bridges and munition plants. New York guards at Hudson bridges Poughkeepsie Albany with 3 000 national guard plus mobs of police and railway detectives. New Jersey to meet for war plans as Illinois orders gun equipment East. San Diego doubles wire fences at Chollas Point Loma and restricts shore leave for Pacific fleet vessels.
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New York Guards Lines
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Public Service Commission
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New Jersey
Charles W. Harber
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Point Loma
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Senate approves sites for inaugural stands near parade
The Senate passed House joint resolutions authorizing District commissioners to grant permits for inaugural committee stands along government reservations and to erect aranda and stretch wires for illumination. A second joint resolution lets commissioners maintain order during the Confederate Veterans reunion in June, with an $11,000 appropriation.
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House
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Law Protects German Ships In United States Ports
Secretary Tumulty states the United States will take no action without a clear legal right and will act from right rather than expediency. Rumors of seizing 93 German merchant ships in American ports are discussed, with holdings valued around 104 million dollars and potential confiscation tied to German aggression.
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Joseph P. Tumulty
Germany
Crisis Surprises Consul General in New York
Julius Lay, American consul general to Germany, arrived in New York aboard the Frederik VIII after a vacation. He said he learned of a crisis by wireless en route and that there was no warning of Germany’s actions when he left. Lay refused to disclose details on conditions in Germany or the number of Americans there.
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Germany
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Lay
America
Amazon reports torpedo miss marks submarine attack
Rio de Janeiro confirms the British steamer Amazon was attacked by a German submarine near Vigo but missed its target. The ship fired three shells, with the third causing a blast on the submerging vessel, which then surfaced and appeared to be hit. A blot of oil followed as evidence. President Wilson also named Theodore Roosevelt Jr. a major in the officers reserve corps. Costa Rica’s former president Alfredo Gonzales is en route to the United States aboard a fruit steamer per official dispatches.
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Harmony Rules in Caucus Create 97 Member Committee
Republican caucus discussed party measures and adopted a harmony resolution creating a 97 member committee to study the House organization for the next Congress. The panel, named by Representative Greene, aims to report when Congress convenes and to guide party leadership with a full organizational plan. Speeches urged unity and argued for broad statesmanship amid an international crisis.
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Bill to stretch $26 million Danish Islands purchase
A measure introduced by Chairman Flood of the House foreign affairs panel would authorize the $26,000,000 payment to Denmark for the Danish West Indies and set up a U S governed island territory under presidential appointment. It preserves current taxes with an $8 per ton sugar export tax. Island products would enter free of duty. A $130,000 appropriation funds the transfer to American sovereignty, with organization details left to the President.
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Peace Basis for Revenue Bill Advances in Senate
Senate finance committee pressed ahead with the House emergency revenue bill despite global tensions. Chairman Simmons said action aligns with current needs, with plans to report to a Democratic caucus Thursday night. Senator Thoman proposed a 500 million dollar bond issue to strengthen naval and military readiness. No extraordinary measures will be entertained unless demanded by events.
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Penrose Proposes 60 Days Leave for Metropolitan Police
Senator Penrose yesterday introduced an amendment to the District appropriation granting 30 days annual and 30 days sick leave with pay to Metropolitan police members. The police surgeon’s recommendation would allow commissioners to extend sick leave as circumstances warrant.
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U S Still Neutral as London Talks Weigh War Involvement
London reports Walter H Page and A J Balfour held lengthy talks at the Foreign Office amid Britain’s careful stance on American entry into war. Spanish ambassador discussions centered on Spain and Latin American involvement, with no concrete proposals. Page focuses on Belgian relief and protection of British interests in Germany and Austria-Hungary.
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Cold grips Germany as frost halts transport
Berlin and much of Germany endure near freezing or below temperatures with canals and rivers frozen. Coal movement slows as supplies dwindle and hotels close unused rooms while authorities loan soldiers and horses to aid fuel transport. An attorney suggests a new housing safety measure. Women suffrage leaders back Bryan’s referendum plan on war with Germany.
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