California Sunk by Torpedo. 55 Missing at Sea
Consul Frost reports the British liner California was torpedoed off the Irish coast with no warning. One American survivor, John A. Lee of Montgomery, Alabama, was aboard the crew. About 30 hospital cases and 150 survivors were landed. 53 unaccounted for. The attack heightens fears of German ruthless sea warfare and potential U.S. involvement. Ships from New York bound for Glasgow. Continues on second page.
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Gerard Admits He Is Held as He Sails Home
Amsterdam reports American Ambassador Gerard expects to leave Berlin Sunday amid uncertainty over Count von Bernstorff and passport status. Berlin says no definite information yet. Gerard plans a route via Switzerland. Overseas dispatches note Spanish embassy now handles American affairs in Paris. Gerard to sail from Barcelona on a Spanish liner back to the United States.
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Barber dies in river road crash with two chorus girls
Robert Barber of the Barber Steamship Company was killed when his car crashed into limousine carrying opera singer Mrs Story and two chorus girls on River side drive. Barber was thrown 20 feet and died in hospital. Madeline Smith and Ying Hamen, both 20, are said to be dying.
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13 Ships Is U-Boats Haul as Bark Is Sunk in Spanish Waters
London reports multiple sinkings by German submarines in Spanish and neutral waters. The Peruvian bark Lorton, 1419 tons, was sunk inside Spanish waters, with 17 men missing. Other vessels including St Ninian, Corsican Prince, Saxon Briton, Azul, Ventra, Crown Point, and Palmleaf faced torpedoed fates or were confirmed sunk by Lloyds. The Port Adelaide was torpedoed without warning, with passengers rescued but the master captured. Germany’s pledge to neutral ships and the United States was cited as breached.
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Neutrals Decline US Invitation to Break With Germany
The report details Sweden and Denmark declining to sever relations with Germany and planning joint protests against Germany's submarine blockade. Sweden will protest but remain neutral, while Denmark opts to explain its stance from Copenhagen. Norway also rejects breaking ties, urging neutrals to decide policies per their interests. Spain protests Germany's submarine war zone as illegal, insisting on lawful conduct while seeking peace initiatives.
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Senate Votes Solid Backing for President on Germany Break
The Senate approved by 78 to 5 the President's severance of diplomatic relations with Germany after six hours of debate. Senators Kirby Var daman Grenna Works and La Follette opposed. The resolution affirmed the President's action and pledged bipartisan support to back his policy if war comes. The debate highlighted unity over a key wartime decision and President Wilson’s address to Congress.
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Belgian Rulers Protest as Sea War Interferes with Relief
Havre report says Belgian government blames Germany for blocking Belgian relief work by threat of broader sea war. It notes England’s cooperation, needs English ports for coal, and that one fifth of Belgium's food is carried through Britain. Germany’s policy at sea remains the key test.
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Swiss Steps In To Handle German Interests In Britain
Switzerland has assumed German interests in Great Britain. The Swiss Minister notified Ambassador Page at parliament opening that he had received further instructions. He then visited the American embassy where Page formally handed over German affairs and briefed him on operations. The Minister announced plans to expand his staff.
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Berlin Agrees To Pay Losses In War Damages
Amsterdam reports that neutrals will lodge formal protests against Germanys barred zones to preserve right to claim damages after the war. Germany is said to have agreed to indemnify certain neutrals for losses from disrupted maritime traffic and to supply a share of affected imports. Holland and Norway reportedly see sailing dates canceled. Hawaiian censorship on the Commercial Cable line to the United States has ended.
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Men of Roumania Are Now Deported
The Roumanian foreign affairs ministry telegraphed from Paris that Germany has begun interning Roumanian males aged 16 to 67 in Germany. It notes Germany claims Roumania betrayed Germans to Russia and denies sending Germans to Siberia. The telegram says Roumania protests this attack on its rights and will seek compensation through universal conscience.
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One Liner Sunk Without Warning
A concise World War II era summary notes 13 ships sunk by U boats and neutrals resisting break with the conflict. The page also reports Senate backing for Wilson and potential U S ship armament plans alongside policy debates on relief ships and foreign inquiries.
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Brazil
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Unidentified man vanishes after fall into Brooklyn manhole
In Brooklyn an unknown man stepped into an open manhole and fell 65 feet into a trunk sewer. A seven foot torrent carried his body two and a half miles toward the East River. Two snow shovelers tried to help, but only his hat was recovered. Firemen searched the sewer as harbor launch waited at the river entrance.
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Brooklyn
U S Ships May Mount Guns As Lansing Rules War Zone Refused
New York Feb 7 Neutral vessels may arm for defense and sail where they wish the State Department stated. American Line ships St Louis and St Paul in New York were indefinitely postponed from sailing while arming of ships is considered. No convoy will be provided and negotiations seek safer routes via Halifax or Bermuda to avoid Kirkwall and German danger.
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Battle in Chihuahua reported with Villa-Carranza clashes
El Paso notes two days of fighting between Carranza and Villa forces from San Andres to Santa Ysabel Chihuahua. About 150 wounded were brought to Chihuahua City. Villa reportedly captured several Carranza cavalry units in an attack near San Andres.
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