Plots Known in Japan and America Warn of German Intrigue
The article reports Congress hearing new details of German plots against the United States and India, including arms shipments and planned expeditions. It cites Bernstorff, Papen, and other officials, with operations reaching Manila, San Francisco, Chicago, and Mexico, and notes fears among Brazil over Teuton colonists and German diplomatic activity.
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United States
Congress
Bernstorff
India
America
Brazil
Germany
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Count von Bernstorf
Annie Larsen
Count von Bernstorff
von Papen
Bo3
Inda
Turkey
Manila
Department of Justice
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Denver
Mexico
California
Secret Service
Japan Presses for American Capital to Sustain Industry
Dr Toshiro of Toyo Imperial University, touring U S medical schools, urged US capital to help Japan finance its postwar industries. He claimed Japan's debts from the Russo Japanese War and wartime taxes hinder growth while exports to the United States dominate, insisting current tensions with the US are resolved and friendship endures. He also said Europe’s war affords Japan latitude to influence Chinese opinion.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
United States
Japan
Dro Tashiva
Imperial University of
Russia
Toshiro
Europe
Trunk of German Officer Seized in Mexico by U S
Department of Justice agents seized a trunk in an express office bearing the name W H Schweibr who claimed to be a former German army officer. He escaped last July after arrest in a plot to smuggle airplanes into Mexico. A Mock government agent declined to reveal contents. Letters from Schweibr noted a Spanish inscription calling him major instructor of staff at the Mexican secretary of war in Mexico City. Schweibrz escaped across the border into Mexico, hindering pursuit.
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Department of Justice
W H Schweibr
United States
Mexico
Mock
Schwetha If
Victoriano Huerta
Capt von Papen
Germa
United St 8
Ta Rintélea Ved
New York
Hassen
von Papen
Huerta
Secret Service
Aig
Rintelen
Great Britain
Papers stolen at German Consulate in Juarez incident
The German consulate in Juarez reports last night's burglary with several official papers missing from Consul Max Weber's files. A typewriter and office supplies were taken. The American Smelting and Refining Company adjoining the consulate was entered. two safe doors were opened but nothing was stolen. Consul Weber is ill at home.
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Juarez
Mexico
Max Weber
American Smelting and Refining Company
Weber
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Germany Plot to Draw Mexico Japan Into War Unmasked
London reports reveal a German plan to lure Mexico and Japan into attacking the United States. Headlines call it a dramatic disclosure aimed to clear President Wilson’s path in Congress. Editorials doubt Japan’s detachment and urge unity with the Entente as war seems near.
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Mexico
Japan
United States
Associated Press
Washington
America
The
Daily News
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Congress
Americana
Roosevelt
the Darkly Chronicle
House of Representatives
Wilson
Republic
January Exports Gain 79 Million Dollars in 1917
U S exports for January reach 185,759,985 dollars, up 79,171,259 from January 1916. For the seven months ended January 1917, exports total 998,524,556 dollars, compared with 859,458,620 for the same period a year earlier.
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United States
Regrets Amid Dutch Ship Losses Prompt German Statement
Berlin reports Foreign Secretary Zimmerrmann expresses regret for the Dutch merchantmen losses after a German submarine attack. The Reich government denies blame, cites Dutch misjudgment in sailing dates, and urges neutral vessels to avoid prohibited zones to hasten freedom of the seas.
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Amsterdam
Zimmermann
Berlin
Reichstag
Admiralty
U. S. May Get British Shells For Navy Use
Britain has withdrawn objections and granted Hadfields Ltd permission to contract with the U S Navy for 14 and 16 inch armor piercing shells. Secretary Daniels awarded more than 3,000,000 in projectiles but the award was canceled at Britain’s request while wartime needs continue. Ambassador Page in London said objections had been withdrawn yesterday.
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Great Britain
Hadfields Ltd
United States Navy
Daniels
Hadfields
Ambassador Page
London
Second U S Ship Passes War Zone
Bordeaux reports the American freighter Rochester reached the Gironde mouth after escaping the German blockade on its New York to Bordeaux voyage. The Orleans also evaded submarines this week, with joyous reception in Bordeaux and similar salutations from Toulouse officials to the United States and President.
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Rochester
Gironde
New York
Orleans
Toulouse
France
German Counsel Led Attack on U S Railroad War Moves
Reports allege German consul Theodore Koch incited anti American demonstrations and an attack on Maj Frank Tompkins in Parral during April 1916. Affidavits forwarded to Washington by government agents. Several Americans and Mexicans killed in the Parral fighting.
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Parral
Theodore Koch
Frank Tompkins
Thirteenth Cavalry
Washington
el Paso
Herrera
Grand Jury Expands Spy Plot Probe to Mexican Agents
A New York federal grand jury investigating a German espionage ring plans to broaden inquiries to possible Mexican official involvement. The probe centers on Franz Rintelen and connections to Huerta, with indictments expected, and notes past German agents and arms loans tied to the plot.
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New York
Federal Grand Jury
Germany
United States Secret Service
United States
Mexico
Franz Rintelan
Fresh Pledges of Support To Wilson Are Made at Many Places
Resolutions pledging legislative support for President Wilson to defend American lives and honor were unanimously adopted by the Senate after passage by the House. New York Cotton Exchange members urged loyalty to Wilson and defense of American rights at sea. The National Education Association pledged all teachers' support amid the international crisis. Indiana Congress members were urged to back Wilson's stand with no dissent. Camp Fire Girls telegram to Wilson promised preparedness at home via care for children and health measures.
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National Education Association
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Comment of the American Press on German War Plot Against U. S.
Editorials from major papers condemn Germany's plan to draw the United States into war via Mexico and Japan. They urge swift action, united Congress support for the President, and strong national defense measures to meet the crisis.
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Germany
United States
Mexico
Japan
Cleveland Press
Congress
Lansing Trusts Swiss Minister Amid Propaganda Claims
Secretary Lanning defended Swiss Minister Paul Ritter to Washington, absolving him of blame for alleged German propaganda tied to German interests. He urged no ill feeling toward a man doing his duty despite severed ties, confirming Ritter’s conduct as proper. Amsterdam dispatch notes Zimmermann’s Reichstag remarks on Ritter’s efforts to reopen talks with the United States.
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Washington
Ritter
Dr Ritter
Germany
Amsterdam
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United States
Berlin
Reuter’s
Federal Council
America
Pacifist delays threaten national fate in Indianapolis logs
Reports from Indianapolis recall a tense moment as pacifists are urged to act or risk making the nation a German vassal. The item cites Jonathan Daniels, son of Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels, and notes the theft of an overcoat valued at $25 from the St Albans School building at 2900 Wisconsin Avenue, with Cyril Cagswell also robbed of a rain coat at the same time and place.
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Navy
Josephus Daniels
St Albans
National Cathedral
Wisconsin Avenue
Cyrill Cagswell
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