German Rights Violations Likely Push Wilson Toward Congress
The article reports that increasing German violations of U S rights risk pushing President Wilson to seek congressional authority to protect lives and property at sea. It notes tensions rise slightly after the Lyman M Law sinking, government preparations continue, and a decision on arming merchant vessels hinges on Congress and presidential actions. Austria’s submarine note may prompt severed relations, with Yarrowdale prisoners’ release demanded.
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Yarrowdale Prisoners To Be Freed If Sailed Promises
Washington Post special from Berlin reports Cyril Brown quoting Secretary Zimmermann promising immediate release of American Yarrowdale prisoners once assurances are received that no German sailors remain confined. Swiss government mediation sought to verify confinement status. Also, a Bruges bombing killed sixteen children as British planes attacked a crowd of skaters.
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Washington Post
New York
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New York World
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Yarrowdale
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Bruges
Belgium
Capitol Thrill Sparks House Arrest Over Board Fight
Washington theater crowds watched as House leaders vied to block a Democrat from a non salaried post on the National Soldiers Home board. Speaker Clark ordered arrests to secure a quorum while Rep Mann led a filibuster. Choruses filled the chamber as members sang in the galleries amid alarms of a potential crisis.
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Washington
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Missouri
Burnett
Alabama
Fred J. Close
Kansas City
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Kansas
Anthony
George W. Finley
Topeka
Col
George W. Black
Olathe
Hans
Helvering
Clark
Gordon
Spanish noble seeks old masters stolen from Atheneum
Aaron De Quinto, a Spanish nobleman, appeals to U S police to recover his collection of old masters missing since a January 10 fire at the Atheneum in Santander Spain. Initially feared burned, police believe theft occurred to cover up the crime. Missing works include Van Dyck Portrait of the Duke of Richmond Titian Venus and Adonis Velazquez The Disciples at Emmaus Mutillo Portrait of a Knight of Malta and Goya Portrait the Mayor of Madrid.
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United States
Atheneum
Santander
Spain
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Duke of Richmond
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Velasques
Emmaus
Mutillo
Malta
Goya
Madrid
Two U.S. Attaches Wed in Vienna Marriages
Vienna reports two American embassy attaches wed yesterday with Vienna brides. The ceremonies were hurried amid fears a breach of diplomatic relations could indefinitely delay or prevent the unions.
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Vienna
London
Ohio Senate approves bill giving women right to vote
Columbus Ohio February 14 The Ohio Senate this afternoon passed the Reynolds bill granting Ohio women the privilege of voting for President by a 20 to 16 vote. The measure had already passed the house and Gov Cox has signaled he will sign it.
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Ohio
Ohio— Senate
Noida
House
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Warlike pledge at banquet urges rapid U S action
Col George Harvey urged immediate decisive action by the United States to bolster the allies in Europe. He described American reinforcements marching to victory, imagining 1,000,000 troops in reserve and another 1,000,000 trained to take over for exhausted French forces, signaling a turning point against autocracy. The speech closed with calls for a united democratic front.
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George Harvey
University Club
Witlard
Col. Harvey
Plandera
Switzerland
Sons of Liberty
Free America
France
Great Republic
German envoy departs as U S relations end
Count von Bernstorff and wife sail from Hoboken aboard the Scandinavian American liner Frederik VIII, ending diplomatic ties with the United States. The departure follows a farewell with Swiss Minister Ritter and includes floral gifts amid a cordial, quiet scene on shore.
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N. J
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United States
Frederik VIII
Countess von Bernstorff
Germany
Ritter
Switzerland
Count von Bernstorff
Dudley Field Malone
New York
New Jersey
Thase
Countess von Bernstorf
Prince Hatzfeld
Adieus
German orders Whitlock to lower US flag in Brussels
London February 14 German authorities in Belgium ordered American Minister Brand Whitlock to lower the US flag over the Brussels legation and halted Whitlock’s communications. American relief workers were detained. Gustave Herter, aide to the Berlin embassy, was arrested at the border and later jailed at Metz before release. Ambassador Gerard reported deportations of workmen and Germany’s aim to push neutral stance.
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Brussels
Belgium
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Gerard Berne
Brand Whitlock
Whitlock
Washington
Gustave Herter
New York
Gerard
Bandits Hold Four Americans in Mexico Raid
El Paso reports Jose Ynez Salazar with his Villa command occupied Ojitos an American owned cattle ranch in Mexico 45 miles southwest of Corner Ranch. Four Americans including one colored man held for ransom and three Mormon cowboys captured during the Corner Ranch raid. U S troops patrol border to deter further raids as Warren interests debate ransom payment.
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Bunk” Spencer
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Bob Morehead
Warren
Hachita
E. K. Warren
Three Oaks
Mich
Morehead
Spencer
Ofiies
Andrew Peterson
Burton Jensen
Hugh Acordi
Prudencio Miranda
American Ship Sunk and Crew Landed in War Action
London reports the American schooner Lyman M. Law was sunk by an Austrian submarine without flag, crew of ten saved, cargo lumber for Italy. Other British and American vessels suffered torpedoing or gunfire losses as war at sea continues.
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United States
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West Haven
Conn
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Index to Today's Issue May Day Headlines and Notes
Page 1 May Not Await Overt Act Capitol Call Thrilla Theaters Count Bernstorff Sails American Ship Is Sunk Cuban Rebels Seise Santiago Col Harvey Urges War 2 Can Take Only Federal Pay U S Again Warns Cubs Leak Inquiry Ends Today 2 Electoral Vote Counted Big Drop In Exports 4 Has Staff Army Bill & Three Nations Make Protest Adriatic Safe In Port Editorial Comment 17 Society & Sporting Events 5 Financial 12 Civic Bodies in Inaugural Georgetown Gas Valuation
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Harvey
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Aqueduct Guard Killed in Accidental Militiaman Fire
Feb 14 Albany resident Private Hugh Taylor of Company C Tenth Regiment was shot and killed while inspecting suspicious lights along the New York aqueduct three miles south of Bontecou tunnel A fellow militiaman fired accidentally a rifle causing the fatality A court of inquiry led by Lieut Col Albert Salpaugh was convened with details withheld pending its outcome
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Poughkeepsie
Hugh Taylor
Company C
Tenth Regiment
Albany
New York Aqueduct
Bontecou Tunnel
Taylor
Kidder
Col
Albert Salpaugh
Berlin defies U.S. on U boats in new pledge
Berlin declared that unrestricted submarine warfare will continue without modification despite U.S. concerns. The statement insists the barred zones remain in force and navy actions against all navigation are now ongoing, aiming to dispel rumors of any U.S. pressure to back down.
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Berlin
United States
America
Germany
England
Onca Mora Expresary
Washington
First Teuton Blow at Panama Canal
Berlin dispatch reports Germany ready to send submarines into American waters especially near the Panama Canal. German officials consider America’s entry for six months and expect the Entente to be at their mercy. Subsea campaign to paralyse Allied war industries tied to planned land and air offensives.
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Paris
Germany
Panama Canal
America
Seizes Santiago and Mines Harbor in Cuban conflict
Major Fernandes, leading Cuban loyalists in Santiago, claims control of the province via military necessity after mutiny and mine setup at the harbor mouth. He warns US ships to use his pilots, while government reports say insurgent losses total 48 since Sunday and a Santa Clara by election shows conservative victory.
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Fernandes
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Jiminez
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