Germany Asked to Explain Holding American Sailors
The United States dispatched an inquiry to Berlin about the detention of 72 American seamen from the prize ship Yarrowdale. The cabinet debated arming ships, Turkey relations, and reporting on German crews, with the president to decide policy amid submarine warfare.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Germany
Yarrowdale
Berlin
United States
Philippines
Hawaii
Berlin Claims Greater Havoc</T:
Berlin reports ships sunk in a barred zone with ten steamers declared sunk on February 12 and additional vessels listed by the German admiralty. The releases name multiple English, French, and Russian ships, including the Cerera and several steamers, with various tonnages and cargoes.
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Saville
Ross
Barred Zone
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France
Cerera
Flames Sweep the Piraeus Fire Tragedy Amid Spread
A major fire in Piraeus destroys a large area with heavy loss of life. Firemen, soldiers, and aid from French, British, and Italian units fought four hours to control the blaze. The blaze started in a munition factory late Monday afternoon and spread rapidly before authorities said it was under control.
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Piraeus
Reuter
Mreuter
Pireeua
Guns Ordered for Merchant Ship Defense at New York Yard
New York February 13. A large shipment of novel naval guns of various sizes arrived at the New York navy yard from railroad lighters. Over 300 guns are reported ordered for arming American merchant ships if the policy is adopted. Naval officers have already surveyed merchant vessels in New York to assess gang sizes the hulls can bear. Several four and six inch guns have been selected for the St. Louis.
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New York Navy Yard
St. Louis
Torpedo Sinks Afric. 17 Crew Missing in Submarine Sinking
Lloyds reports the White Star freighter Afric of 11 999 tons was sunk by a submarine with part of the crew landed and 17 missing, including 18 Americans among Vedamore survivors, amid a U boat campaign. Also: Foreland sunk. West wreck confirmed. Saxonian American wounded. Vedamore crew losses. Ada sunk. Butler dead.
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Africa
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Liverpool
Caps Town
Bernstorff Leaves Washington for Home Amid Wartime Tension
Count von Bernstorff the German ambassador departs Washington after passport handover. He sails on Frederik VII from New York with about 60 embassy staff and entourage. A special state escort accompanies the party through Union Station to Hoboken, with consuls and Germans from unofficial life joining at the pier. Baroness Zwiedinek travels with them. departure reflects strained Austria-Hungary relations amid submarine warfare talks.
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New York
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Countess von Bernstorff
Union Station
Pennsylvania Railroad
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Warren D. Robbins
Metin American Bureau
Secret Service
Count Bernstorff
Hoboken
New Jersey City
Bernstorff
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Zwiedinek
Austria
Berlin Denies Offer From United States
Berlin asserts no invitation has been extended by Germany to the United States for suggestions to avoid war. The imperial government reiterates commitment to its U boat warfare policy and rejects any talk of policy reversal. Authorities say further parley with the United States would be unwarranted and unlikely. The report's origin traces to a Swiss government announcement about negotiating the 1799 treaty amendments.
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Senate
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Swanson
Lodge
Penrose
Daniels
Mann
America
Cuba
Igland Republic
Farewell Statement by Von Bernstorf
Von Bernstorf departs the United States after eight years overseas and thanks friends for kindness and cordial hospitality. He and Countess Bernstorff express gratitude for farewell messages and hope war can be avoided with restored friendship between the United States and Germany.
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Countess Bernstorff
Germany
Big Naw Bill Passes Naval Build Up In Senate Move
The House passed a massive naval appropriation bill to fund 2 battleships, 1 battle cruiser, 3 scout cruisers, and 18 submarines, totaling about 368.65 million dollars. It includes private yard and patent provisions, with 23 voting against and a Senate subcommittee formed to speed consideration.
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Americans slain and ranch looted in Mexican raid
On February 13 a band of armed Mexicans crossed the border and raided the Corner Ranch 60 miles southwest of Ha chita killing three Mormons and taking Andrew Peterson prisoner. The raid also seized 109 American horses and mules and $1,500 in supplies, with two Mexican families forced to accompany the raiders. The Corner Ranch is owned by Palomas Land and Cattle Company. A second raid hit the Nogales ranch on the Mexican side, south of Hachita. United States aviators and signal corps observers investigated Villa troop movements near Palomas, as authorities expected a detour toward Juarez. Rail traffic on the Mexican Central Railway was halted to move troops against Villa forces. General Murguia planned to pursue Villa forces with 600 cavalry from Juarez toward Palomas.
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Gerard Sees Swiss Ruler In Berne Visit
James W Gerard former American Ambassador to Germany and Pleasant A Stovall American Minister to Switzerland called on President Schulthess in Berne. They later met Dr Arthur Hoffmann chief of the Swiss political department. They are expected in Paris Thursday as guests of William Graven Sharp American Ambassador to France and Mrs Sharp.
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James W Gerard
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Pleasant A Stovall
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William Graven Sharp
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Sailors Held Africa as Torpedoed Berlin Question
The issue notes Berlin inquiry into why sailors are held after torpedoing near Africa as part of wartime scrutiny. Bernstorf begins journey home amid broader headlines of naval action and policy measures.
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Bernstorf
Southern Society Ball
U-Boata
District Court
No word of the Adriatic off New York
White Star Line officials say no word from the Adriatic which sailed February 5 from New York. The liner is expected to reach Liverpool tomorrow or Thursday and may have deviated to avoid submarines extending trip by a day or two. The Adriatic carries 44 passengers including one American.
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White Star Line
Liverpool
Boston
White Star
Mediterranean
la Pallice
France
Periods of Grace for Ships Ended
Amsterdam reports a Berlin statement that all grace periods for neutral ships entering prohibited zones have expired. Immunity ceased in the Atlantic and English Channel zones on Feb 12, North Sea on Feb 6, and Mediterranean on Feb 10. From now, shipping in blocked areas carries full risk and no individual warnings will be issued.
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Germany
Berlin
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English Channel
North Sea
Mediterranean
U boat sunk by steamer shell off Crete
Newport News February 13 The British steamer Oxonian arrived home reporting it was attacked by an Austrian submarine in the Mediterranean near Crete on December 28 The submarine crew suffered casualties and the remaining survivors were rescued by a French patrol boat The Oxonian escaped unharmed with its crew and continued to Alexandria bound for Egypt
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Rebellion in Cuba spreads as U S arms report
Cuba faces rapid unrest with rebels and government troops clashing in Matanzas and Santa Clara. President Menocal calls up 18045 volunteers, the United States approves sale of 10000 rifles and 6060000 rounds, while Go mez supporters plot actions and Menocal resists foreign intervention.
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