Armed Neutrality Bill Passes Amid Wartime Unity
Broad congressional support for arming merchant ships surfaces as Zimmermann letter authenticity is confirmed by Secretary Lansing. President and War Secretary Baker address serious situation while Japan and Mexico denials complicate the crisis. House vote 403 to 13 ends party lines and Senate filibuster, shaping an armed neutrality policy with potential use of other instrumentalities.
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English Island Bombed at Broadstairs by Hostile Plane
A hostile airplane dropped bombs today on Broadstairs in Kent. One woman was slightly injured as the town, a watering place on the Isle of Thanet, was shelled by destroyers. The official announcement confirms the attack occurred this morning.
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Extra Session Call Goes Out for Congress
Democratic and Republican House members elect were notified to be in Washington for a probable extra session in March. The notice, sent by Democratic leaders, urged readiness, while Speaker Clark and White House officials offered mixed signals on timing and plans.
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American Pedlar Held? U S Citizen Deported, Interred in Oxford
London reports in the house of commons show Laurence Ginnell asking Lord Robert Cecil about William Pedlar, an American, said to be deported from Ireland and interned at Oxford. Cecil had no knowledge. a December dispatch noted four Americans released from Frongoch, naming William Pedlar among those arrested in relation to the Irish rebellion.
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Seattle Times Raises Its Price
The Seattle arts Times, an evening paper, has increased the price of all editions to 2 cents, after charging 1 cent per copy for many years.
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Japan Denies Involvement In German Plot With Mexico
The Japanese embassy in Washington issued a firm denial that Japan participated in any intrigue with Germany against the United States. It stated no invitation from Germany reached Tokyo and that Japan would not entertain such proposals, citing close relations with other powers and growing friendship with the United States.
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Germans Offer Arms and Cash to Cuban Rebels in New York
Report says German agents in New York pledged money and ammo to Cuban rebels, part of a Berlin plan to tie up U.S. resources. Secret communications link German minister in New York with Mexico City, while many Germans sympathize with Gomez and Zayas, with Count von Bernstorff as a potential propaganda chief if asylum is secured.
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Washington
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Mexico
Germans in Field Grey Uniforms Operate Radio Stations
Lieut Comdr Don Stewart of the California naval reserves states German sailors, who claimed to be naturalized Americans, reported seeing three German radio parties while walking from La Paz to San Diego. The men described aerial wires on collapsible towers with officers in field gray German army uniforms running the stations near San Quentin, Magdalena Bay, and south of Turtle Bay.
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German and Mexican officials deny Zimmermann note ties
German Minister von Eckhardt says he knows nothing about Zimmermanns alleged alliance instructions amid war talk with the United States. Japan’s chargé d affaires Ohta denies any alliance proposal with Mexico or Germany. Ambassador Fletcher and Mexican Foreign Minister Aguilar meet Carranza at Guadalajara after secret trip. Bonillas Arredondo discuss with Carranza.
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Japan
Garza Perez
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Guadalajara
SUNDAY POST PROMO PROMINENT STORIES AND NOTES
The Sunday Post lists early orders for a new dealer and previews a submarine tale on U boats plus romance and adventure fiction. It highlights The Romance of the Stereographer and the Millionaire, a Colorado incident tale, comic market contrast, backwoods lawman clashes, and a hunt club ball with civic curiosities and questions about society topics.
Wilson-Break With Germany Drives House Debate
Democratic leaders push a bill to authorize arming merchant ships to defend U S lives at sea as Republicans split on the measure. Cooper leads opposition, with votes against the bill tallying 295 to 124, while Flood rules limit debate to three hours as the House moves toward final action.
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Austrian Note Is Due In Week
Vienna reports indicate the Austrian government will send a conciliatory reply within about a week to the American memorandum on new submarine warfare regulations. Ambassador Penfield said the U S expects a cautious approach that may not resolve all issues but keeps discussion open. Foreign Minister Czerin met with Penfield to discuss credentials of Count Tarnowski as Austrian ambassador. The recent mood between the U S and Austria shows improvement and a break now seems less likely. The Vienna government is carefully reviewing all aspects of international law and naval warfare involved in the inquiry.
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District Dry Bill Nears Signature Amid Referendum Push
President Wilson is expected to sign the District of Columbia dry bill soon, despite efforts by the Referendum Association to obtain a veto. Leaders say Congress set the district’s fate, while officials debate possible court questions on the bill’s dates and enforcement. Breweries plan gradual closing with some producing only nonalcoholic malt drinks until November.
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Armed Neutrality Bill and U S Envoy to See Carranza
Armored political items dominate the page with updates on the Armed Neutrality Bill ready for action, U S envoy plans to meet Carranza, and Wilson powers and possible dry law signs. Includes notes on Cuban rebels, German notes, and early war intrigue with mentions of American losses and naval activity.
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TWO AMERICANS THOUGHT LOST IN SINKING NEAR QUEENSTOWN
March 1 report from Queenstown says the British bark Castle sunk by a German submarine. Survivors include two Americans Harry Merritt of Beaver Falls Pa and Harry Richardson of Boston Ma. They spent thirteen hours in lifeboats as a second boat is missing and feared swamped. Capt Frampton and crew of the Galgorm Castle were rescued at Cork after the vessel was shelled and sunk Tuesday evening.
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Four Doctors From Yarrowdale Freed By Germans
Berlin reports that two American ship surgeons and two veterinarians freed from captivity aboard the steamship Yarrowdale left Berlin for Denmark. These four officers had been separated in a camp from other Americans captured by German raiders in the south Atlantic and transported on the Yarrowdale. The remaining group remained in quarantine near Berlin.
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Gerard Ship Out of Danger Zone As Passengers Reach Safety
London dispatch from the steamer Infanta Isabel reports James W Gerard former American ambassador to Germany and party pass the German danger zone near Finisterre at 30 pm Wednesday. Weather is described as delightful and the ship is reported safe.
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Ask Colombia to quit union ponement of treaty with U S
Cablegram from Bogota reports Colombian newspapers urging withdrawal from the Pan American Union after an indefinite postponement of the treaty with the United States. Signed by Nueva Tiempo El Tiempo La Sociedad La Patria Gil Blas Gaceta Republicana Tarlo Nariens FI Fepectador la Truta de Sur America y La Republica.
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Wilson Vouches For German Plot in Senate Debate
In a dramatic night session the Senate voted to table delays as President Wilson confirmed the government holds evidence authenticating the Zimmermann note. Secretary Lansing report states evidence was obtained this week, while Wilson refused further disclosure, citing public interests. The resolution to seek more information passed as Republicans and Democrats united, with discussions lingering over the note’s impact on policy and upcoming naval bill votes.
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