German Plot to Conquer U S with Mexico and Japan Revealed
The Associated Press discloses a 1917 German plan to ally with Mexico and Japan to attack the United States if neutrality faltered. Instructions to Von Eckhardt, via Bernstorff, proposed war and peacemaking, with Mexico reconquering Texas New Mexico Arizona and Japan joining the plot. The document, in Wilsons hands, tied Berlin to anti US moves and hinted at Mexican oil and Gulf bases.
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Japan
Mexico
Associated Press
Germany
United States
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
von Eckhardt
Mexico City
Zimmermann
Berlin
Carranza
von Bernstorff
United States of America
Jules Camilon
Count.von Bernstorff
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi Valley
Count von Bernstorff
Cuba
EXTRA SESSION FACES DELAYS AS SENATE BATTLES FEES
Washington scuffles late into the night over the revenue and neutrality bills amid threats of an extra session. La Follette threatens a three day filibuster while Penrose and Stone press for quick action, with 10:30 to 19 o'clock hours debated and a 1:25 a.m. adjournment after a long session.
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HOUSE
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Stone
Senate
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Mr. la Follette
Jo Follette
Union Veteran Laconia Victim Revealed American Citizen
New York report shows William Byra, 74, of California, a U S citizen, died aboard La tonia torpedoed off Newfoundland. He served as a Union Navy Marine in the Civil War. Eva was found to be born in England but raised in the United States, with an emergency British passport. he sought to join his wife in Cornwall after the ship sinking.
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Carranza
Tampico
Congress
Germany
United States
Zubaran
Mexico City
Berlin
Cabrera
Atlantic City
Mexico
I Germany
Europe
Central America
Henry C. A. Damm
Aachen
Harput
Turkey
John Q. Wood
Chemnitz
Messina
C. Innes Brown
Mannheim
Constantinople
W. Bruce Wallace
Magdeburg
Wilhelm Mueller
Atlanta
Quito
Ecuador
Habana
Mueller
New York
William Byra
Latonia
Ctizen
Curnard Line
Ale
Calfornia
Mary E. Hoy
Elizabeth Hoy
Chicago
Laconia
Iva
Eva
England
State Department
Washington
Cunard Lines
Hon
Cornwall
German Plot Against U S Bared
A detailed news brief reveals a suspected German plot against United States interests, with quick commentary on the implications for national security and policy. Separate items note political maneuvers for an extra congressional session and Berlin’s stance on freeing consuls.
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U. S
Berlin
Mqn
Sweden
Bryan
T—Society
News of Alexandria
Conflict over start date in Sheppard dry bill debated
Congress leaders insist November 1 1917 is the intended enforcement date, while Section 25 says November 1 1916. The House passed the measure 273 to 137 after a lengthy filibuster, with saloon closures set at midnight October 31 and prohibition to follow on November 1 in the District.
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Congress
Senate
House
Drys
United States
Oarder
Housay
U Boat Torpedoes British Steamer Tritonia Sinks
A cable from St John New Brunswick reports the British steamer Tritonia has sunk with details limited the vessel sailed February 15 from St John and registered 2720 tons. Meanwhile reports from The Hague indicate Germany offers to replace seven Dutch merchantmen with German freighters until war’s end if Holland buys them afterward.
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New Brunswick
the Hague
Netherlands
Holland
London
Bandoene
Kemland
Aganditeh
Uted Officiliata
Helief
Wsavasiig
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Cmony
Frederick Ne Great
West Indies
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Finance
Baron von Schoen
Tokyo
Iphiyf
Hoke Smith
Capitol Hill
America
Yarrowdale
Hague
Harold B. Quarton
Gerlmany
William Eva
Stean
Ois I Otraer Gemland
Zaancd
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Germat
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