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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1917
Page
1
London reports Germans announce ruthless submarine campaign with new barred zone. Dutch steamer Igsthe reportedly destroyed near New York while U S authorities foresee possible severance of diplomatic ties with Germany. Washington notes plan to enforce wartime restrictions and safeguard neutral shipping amid rising tensions.
Germany says its submarines will sink all merchant ships north of the British Isles to the Mediterranean. The move aims to starve England as the United States braces for possible entry into the war. Washington refuses comment while ships stay in port and relations with Germany threaten to break.
Senator McCumber opened the senate debate on the president's speech and rejected any suggestion to alter Europe’s map. He warned against remarks that could embarrass the president while noting he would not comment on Germany's note. Senator Lodge echoed restraint, saying no remarks would rise to misstate the note’s significance.
Amsterdam February 1 Germany accepts the challenge to fight to the finish in the Ish and is taking everything to win. Von Bethmann Hollweg spoke to the Reichstag claiming many of President Wilsons aims align with arms though the enemy's terms would ruin Germanys defensive force. Plum padding na bladder container described as a great delicacy in southeastern Europe.
Police report three letters received here describe a double murder and show a man matching a young, 24 year old suspect. A fourth letter sought a photo of the dead man, while a third referenced a visitor in Seymour. Separate note from Indianapolis woman seeks image for missing husband. Jury will hear Harry J. Sparel’s murder trial in San Angelo.
The Second Indiana Infantry along with its brigade headquarters departed Llano Grande and headed for Me Fe Benjamin Harrison accompanied Company A as they returned to San Antonio.
The article notes a major temperature swing in the last twenty four hours. At noon yesterday the government thermometer read 8 degrees above zero and by noon today it stood at 16 degrees above zero.
Washington reports that state department officials planned steps in the Germany crisis but offered no public details on passport suspensions. Secretary Lansing met with aides and the White House before releasing no statement, while Berlin and Madrid report supportive or cautious stances toward naval warfare limits and allied shipping.
The Arizona legislature unanimously passed a resolution pledging faith and support for President Wilson amid the German note crisis. Reports note German submarine activity affecting markets with wheat rising twelve cents from the prior close as western regions avoid Mexico for now.
The torn fragment notes a prohibition era topic tied to a person named Hassagh and a 18 year old issue. It mentions prohibition context and possible legal or civic action surrounding the figure. The readable text is limited but points to a historic U S prohibition topic.
The article notes amendments to the 1915 and 1918 bills including delaying a law's effect to January 1, 1915, and a provision about a liquor promise. It mentions the WN going to federal status for third reading and the Judiciary B committee reporting favorably on a woman suffrage bill.
A London meeting featured former Prime Minister Asquith declaring the gravity of the aviation situation. The remarks were reported by United Press.
A city department plans a new phone system tonight with connections set up at the desk in City Hall. The Bephang company says the change will improve efficiency as the night shift maintains regular service.
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