Guns for U S Merchant Ships Likely to Be America's Reply
American shipowners, held idle by inability to obtain guns for defense against submarines, may soon obtain a path to arm their vessels. Official circles note the government will not arm ships but a method will be found to place weapons at owners' disposal. German submarine policy prompts no responsive unity in Washington, while Kaiser William calls a conference. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing face a cautious path, balancing self defense with avoiding outright belligerency, amid reports of submarine sinkings and evolving diplomacy. The situation remains unsettled with possible Capitol visits and a public comment on the crisis.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Gerard
America
Paris
Swiss Federal Council
Switzerland
Havas Agency
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Austria-Hungary
Peking
China
Aliso
Two Ships Added to U-Boat Toll
London reports list new losses as British steamer Sallagh sunk with engineer killed and two wounded after nine hours in lifeboats. Greek steamer Vasilissa Olga 1400 tons also reported sunk. Japanese Prince with Americans aboard torpedoed but all crew saved. German U boats claim five British steamers totaling 14 000 tons sunk in North Sea.
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Lloyds Shipping Agency
Salaga
Elder Dempster & Co
Liverpool
Sallagh
Vasilissa Olga
Saun
Exchange Telegraph Company
Berlin
Sayville
North Sea
Neue Zuricher Zeitung
Addy
Hague
Christiania
Atlantic Fleet Readied for War after Cuban Maneuvers
Norfolk report says the Atlantic fleet, about 42 ships with support vessels, is stripped for action following Germany’s diplomatic break. Scout cruisers are on special duty and ships near Hampton Roads maintain a war ready posture awaiting a potential declaration of war. The Vestal supports repairs at sea.
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Jupiter
Cuban
Germany
Hampton Roads
Secretary of the Navy
Vestal
British win on Somme front strong system captured
British troops captured a three quarter mile front of German trenches north of Beaumont Hamel on the Somme. The operation yielded 215 prisoners, repelled a later enemy probe near Sailly Saillisel, and involved trench and dugout destruction. Air bombing and one German aircraft downed are noted.
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Somme Hne
Beaumont-Hamel
Serre Hill
Sailly-Sailisel
Pys
la Basse
Neuve ‘Chapelle
Fauquissart
Germans Missed Says Zimmermann
Berlin reports German foreign secretary Dr Alfred Zimmermann says Germany has almost no reliable information on the United States. He cites two wireless messages from Feb five by a German agency correspondent in the U S that claimed Washington had not confiscated German ships or interned Germans in the United States, contrasting with prior English-channel reports of U S actions.
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Berlin
Sayville
N. Y
Alfred Zimmermann
United States
Associated Press
Germany
Russians face plot charge in Petrograd arrests
Eleven Petrograd workmen's group members were arrested on charges of belonging to revolutionary parties and fomenting a labor movement to establish a democratic republic. Four others were also detained as part of the alleged plot to organize demonstrations and alleged expressos. Oscar L. Whitelaw, longtime U S assistant treasurer under Taft, died in St Louis after an injury from a stair fall at his office last April.
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London
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St. Louis
Oscar L. Whitelaw
United States
Taft
Pleasantville
Meter House
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Broadway
Gerard Arrives in Switzerland amid cordial farewell
American Ambassador James W. Gerard arrives at Schaffhausen Switzerland with a formal ceremony. He proceeds to Berne for a few days before traveling to Paris via Zurich. The departure from Berlin included a guard of honor and many American officials and representatives of foreign governments.
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Germany
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Gerard
Associated Press
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Foreign Office
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Herr von Prittwitz
Zimmermann
Polo Y Barnabe
United States
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Baron Geveras
France
Militiaman Fires at Aqueduct Plotters Near Pleasantville
Westchester panic as two daring attempts to blow the Catskill aqueduct near Pleasantville are thwarted by a National Guard soldier. Suspects fled in a high powered car after a heavy suitcase was dropped. A German prisoner rumor circulates while guard actions stay secret.
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New York
Catskill Aqueduct
Pleasantville
Westchester County
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First Regiment
National Guard
Valhalla
N. Y
Westchester Mills
John ¥. O'Ryan
Pfigassatville
Hudson River
Poughkeepsie
Carmel
Greece Reaffirms Peace Aim Amid Shipping Blockade
London Feb 11 The Greece reply to the U S invitation to join in pressuring Germany favors peace and freedom of navigation for world shipping. It notes Greece has informed Germany of grave consequences of a submarine blockade but cannot commit to concerted action to protect national shipping under present conditions.
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Greece
United States
Germany
Athens
Gresce
Caucus Reaches Agreement On Revenue Bill
Democratic senators at their third revenue caucus approve the bill with amendments to raise about 350 million dollars for treasury needs. House provisions for 248 million from inheritances excess profits and a 100 million bond issue were modestly altered. Excess profits tax to expire in four years. munitions profits tax ends in six months after peace. Lewis oppose Webb rider. insurers taxed with mutuals exempt if profits go to policyholders. Caucus backs the bill minus Margarine tax cut. finance committee to redraft and seek passage.
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Saulsbury
Delaware
Lewis
Ilinois
Webb Exporters’ Cooperative
Webb
Senanderwood
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
Revolt in Cuban Army Sparks Pursuit Near Marianao
Habana Feb 11 The Cuban government says about 60 men from Seventh and Eighth Infantry at Camp Columbia Marianao revolted and escaped with arms. Lieut Larrabia wounded trying to stop them. At Canas Habena province commander Jose Castillo killed by troops dispersing rebels. In Santa Clara province two rebel clusters pursued as February 14 partial reelections approach. Government arrests extend. staff relocates to the palace.
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Camp Columbia
Marianao
Larrabia
Canas
Habena
Jose Castillo
Castilo
Santa Clara
Berlin Sees War With United States Amid U Boat Action
German leaders, shaken by President's move, expect conflict with the United States though plans are not believed altered. A neutral zone report from abroad details the ruthless U boat campaign and cautions commanders to stay on the safe side regarding neutrals.
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Gerard
Reichstag
Kaiser Calls Council on U Boat Question
London reports Emperor William has called an important conference at headquarters to discuss the submarine issue. Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg and senior army and navy officials are to attend. Negotiations with neutrals regarding changes to the German memorandum may be discussed.
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London
William
Exchange Telegraph Company
Amsterdam
von Bethmann Hollweg
Neudals
Berlin sees no end to U S war fears amid submarine policy
Berlin political and naval leaders pursue a cautious path as tension over submarine warfare with the United States deepens. Officials indicate orders to sink neutral ships only when safe, while warning neutrals if feasible, yet war seems unavoidable. Alfred Zimmermann signals no concession, and the crisis widens despite appeals for peace.
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