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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1917
Page
1
Berlin signals willingness to discuss safeguarding American ships and lives at sea while continuing submarine operations. Swiss channel reported, Bernstorff sought dialogue but U S officials cautious. Public debate centers on motives and potential peace talks without halting the U boat campaign.
Paris reports state our air units bombarded Hauts Fourneaux Rombach Hagendange and railways and factories in the Saar valley. An aviator dropped on Karlsruhe while others bombed Dunkirk Amiens Nancy and Pont St Vincent. One civilian killed at Amiens and four wounded.
Villa forces under Jose Ynez Salazar routed the Guzman garrison near Juarez, killing most of the 45 to 55 defenders as reinforcements stalled. Villa burned 23 bridges near Barrea and suspended trains to Casas Grandes, while reports placed Villa units around Tierra Blanca and Jimenez amid a chaotic south Chihuahua situation.
Yesterday in the barred zone the German U boats sank seven ships totaling 22,271 tons including Mantola and Beechtree of Britain and Solbakken Ellavore Havgard Norwegian. Since February 1 a total of 32 ships and 172,749 tons have been sunk.
Reports from Habana say a plot involving civil and military officials was uncovered by Interior Secretary Aurelio Hevia. Arrests claimed to involve Lieutenants Arsenio Lopez Barcelo Ramon Castellanos and Gustavo Gonzales Bobillo with broader speculation about officers and officials linked to the Liberal Party election dispute. No confirmation on arrests of Brig Gen Mendieta or Gen Hapinoza and no word on any presidential election resolution.
The Chinese cabinet endorsed U S actions against Germany in the submarine campaign and assured American Minister Dr. Relnach of firm alignment with the United States. It warned Berlin it will sever diplomatic relations if submarines continue their new measures. Former Miss David dies in Rome.
President Wilson orders a sweeping food investigation in cooperation with the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Agriculture. The probe will cover production, ownership, manufacturing, storage, distribution, and any antitrust issues. Congress to be asked for funds. results to guide proposed remedies and potential legislation.
Reports from Newport News and London overview British and Norwegian losses totaling 22 271 tons. Mantola at 6826 tons was largest vessel sunk. Japanese Prince and Beechtree among others. Four British and three Norwegian steamers lost, two dozen Americans aboard Japanese Prince, twelve crew missing on Ellavore and Havvard sunk, Dauntless survivors rescued after five days at sea.
Two U S freighters the Orleans and Rochester depart New York for Bordeaux racing toward the German submarine zone amid warnings. Captains Tucker and Kokeritz vow high speed, signaling American right to trade as officials insist no cannon or convoys yet.
Democratic senators nearly finished approval of the administration revenue bill at a caucus last night. The remaining sections will be taken up this afternoon, aiming for Senate action early this week. Amendments on excess profits tax failed. others vote later. A replacement bond plan and a 60 million refunding issue were approved. oleomargarine tax cut was referred to the finance committee.
Chicago reports millionaire Robert C Haskins of International Harvester wed cabaret dancer Joy Gardner and his son Frank Haskins in a private ceremony at the Church of Our Saviour. Parents previously opposed the match though detectives shadowed them amid publicity from Kansas City and St Louis. Family relatives attended as joy filled the household.
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