Wilson faces pressure on submarine crisis policy
Congress shows signs of demanding a showdown with Germany as President Wilson weighs war timing. Officials seek to avoid an extra session, noting ships fear and port examinations may ease a blockade. No decision on Yarrowdale or peaces league yet. Congress resists a League to Enforce Peace if war erupts.
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House Debate Signals Split Over US War Aims
Congressional voices from Representatives Mann and Lenroot reveal sharp partisan divides on whether the United States should enter war with Germany to defend rights and how this would affect the Monroe Doctrine and isolation. White House timing for a joint session and naval protection moves remains uncertain as pacifist sentiment grows.
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No Peace With Germany Until Government Is Altered
London Feb 13 The Speaker of the House of Commons James William Lowther told a London meeting that Britain cannot make any peace with the German government as it is now constituted. He said any agreement must be with a government different in essence and constitution from the present one.
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British Ships Sunk by U Boat Victims Listed
Lloyds reports three British ships sunk or torpedoed by a U boat. Worcestershire of 7 175 tons and Valdes of 2 285 tons were torpedoed with deaths and missing crew. Romdalen of 2 548 tons also announced sunk. ships hailed from Liverpool and built in 1904 1914 1895.
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Brazil warns Germany over Brazilian ships in war zone
A wireless dispatch from Berne reports the Brazilian minister at Berlin warned Germany that Brazil will hold Germany responsible for the fate of three Brazilian vessels nearing the war zone. The ships had left Brazil for entente countries after Germany’s submarine blockade declaration.
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Vienna Sees Possible Friendly Solution To Austro German Rift
Vienna officials and Ambassador Penfield hold cautious optimism over a potential settlement with the United States as submarine policy and wavered relations with Germany loom large. Washington is cited as moving gradual diplomacy, while congressional debate is hoped to spur understanding with the central powers.
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240 Special Police to Guard Baltimore Turmoil
Police Marshal Carter plans immediate muster of 240 special policemen in Baltimore in citizen dress but armed to deter possible outbreaks or rioting. The move follows a night of unrest as authorities race to bolster street security.
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U-Boat Sinks 51 800 Tons In One Day
Berlin reports that within 24 hours a German submarine sank an auxiliary cruiser of 20 000 tons, two auxiliary cruisers or transports of 13 609 tons each, and a transport of 4 600 tons, totaling 51 300 tons. Six steamers and a sailing vessel totaling 25 000 tons were sunk February 18. A submarine also took three captains two engineers and a wireless operator as prisoners.
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Subtreasury Vault Guarded With Strong Light at Wall and Nassau
Elaborate precautions surround the subtreasury at Wall and Nassau streets to protect the vast gold reserves. Officials estimate the vaults hold hundreds of millions in gold coin and bars, with shipments from Europe likely increasing the total. Workers installed four electric arc lamps along the Nassau street side to illuminate the area after dark, reducing concealment for potential conspirators.
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Cowboys Pursue Bandits Across Border In Mexico Action
El Paso reports six hundred cowboys crossed into Mexico to avenge Americans killed this week. They moved from Corner ranch toward Juarez as Villistas under Manuel Ochoa held Guadalupe 20 miles east. Unconfirmed claim says two Americans died at Gibson ranch near Columbus and Andrew Peterson Jr seeks revenge for his son’s death. Parallel reports place Salazar about 500 men moving from Ojitos toward Lang’s ranch, with Carranza cavalry raiding earlier.
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Russian minister Grigorovitch attacked in Petrograd
Overseas News Agency reports Admiral Grigorovitch, Russian minister of marine, was shot at by two unknown assailants in Petrograd but unhurt. The attackers fled. Also, eleven socialist duma members were arrested for planning revolt. Siberian railway coal depots have burned for a week, with losses estimated at 30,000,000 rubles.
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Vessels Disabled by Berlin Orders Revealed
Special Washington Post report quotes Capt Charles A. Polack in Boston detailing how Germany ordered interned ships in American waters to be wrecked in the engine rooms to prevent seizure and allow rapid reactivation after a year. The plan involved coordinated acts from New York to Manila, with intent to keep ships out of belligerent hands.
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Austrian Captain Admits Saxonia Destroyed Machinery
Captain Frans Beifer of the Hamburg America freighter Saxonia confessed to Federal authorities that he destroyed parts and otherwise disabled the ship’s machinery at Eagle Harbor. He said the act followed orders from Dr. Emil Oart, former German consul general. Oart is traveling with Count von Bernstorff to Germany.
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Congress May Make Wilson Act. Vienna Not to Yield.
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Secret German influence plan alleged by Bernstorff
New York February 18 A Washington dispatch claims ex Ambassador von Bernstorff drafted explicit emergency instructions for confidential agents. Dr George Barthelme, a Cologne Gazette correspondent, is said to act with Bryan Daniels and Dr Kirchwey to relay peace notes to Berlin. Clerks left in the embassy may run the operation, with Bernstorff directing propaganda from Berlin once in Europe, barring war.
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Poison Messages Stir Newport Fear and Gossip
Special to The Washington Post Newport R L February reports reveal anonymous telephone calls disrupting lives. Mayors and families faced false summons and divorce threats as police traced most messages to a local drugstore pay station.
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Parcel Post Aids Washington Food Supply For Inaugural
Maryland and Virginia sources ready farmers list to feed city residents. Parcel post shipments to Washington rise as rail freight congestion eases. 50 pound packages expand access to butter eggs poultry. Postmaster Chance says no worry for inaugural crowds as crate deliveries continue and empty car congestion improves with warmer weather.
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New Australian Ministry Formed In Coalition
London reports the Australian ministry led by William M Hughes tendered resignation, the governor general commissioned him to form a new coalition government titled the Commonwealth war government. Hughes becomes premier and attorney general, with Joseph Hume Cook becoming navy minister.
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Hampton Roads Fenced In At Night By Naval Order
Norfolk Va Feb 18 Hampton Roads closed to all shipping at night under a steel net order from the naval district rear admiral. Certain coastwise Chesapeake Bay vessels may enter or depart until 9 pm, but all other craft barred from darkness until daylight. Newsparprrifl CH
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