Grave crisis faced as result of new sea war
A Washington dispatch reports Germany escalates threats in a new sea war, with warnings that U S security may be challenged. Officials speculate on possible rupture of relations, naval plans, and potential measures by the United States to respond. The note to Secretary Lansing outlines Germany’s positions on freedom of the seas and peace talks, while cautioning against naval aggression that could affect American harbors.
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America
Wilson
Aashington
Itz
von Tirplis
Fanglan
Artling
Germany
Siste Department
Lansing
Sir Cecil
Spring Rice
Sato
White ‘House
Great Britain
Washington
DB. C
United States of
Ireland
India
Belgium
United States
Aad
Paris
Jouve Ato
Sussex
von Bernstorf
Berlin
Gerard
American State Department
Profound Stir in England as Result of Note
London reports a profound stir in reaction to Germany's unrestricted warfare declaration. The note heightens tension as neutral maritime policy is in focus and the United States stance is awaited for its potential influence on neutrals and the war crisis. Officials gave no formal discussion yet while neutrals weigh their response to the British crisis.
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England
London
United States
New York Port Close and Opened Amid War Tense
New York reports say the port was sealed briefly by a cordon of destroyers and coast guard patrols to prevent self interred German liners from leaving without clearance. Docks holding German goods remain guarded as sailings are postponed or held in port pending guidance from Copenhagen and London. The St Louis will sail on schedule, while some ships must alter routes or await notices from their governments.
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Coast Guard
New-York
Helrig Olav
Copenhag
Kirkwall
Otay
Amer Jcan
Holland
Falmouth
Home Office
Copenhagen
Atlantic
Iti
St. Louis
International Mercantile Marine
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D. C
Treasury Department
New York Harbor
Wild market turmoil as cotton and stocks plunge
The New York and Chicago markets end a chaotic day with cotton futures collapsing by about 26 dollars a bale and steel and other stocks sliding. Prices in the stock market tumbled on Germany’s vow to resume unrestricted submarine warfare, sending U S Steel below par and weighing on rails and industrials.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
York
New York Stock Exchange
Germany
United States Steel
International Mercantile Marine
Bethlehem Steel
Stock Exchange
New York
Union Pacific
Cofton Falls
New Orleans
German freighter Liebenfels sinks in Charleston harbor
The German freighter Liebenfels of the Hansa line, docked since the war began, began sinking at 9 AM and may have been scuttled as captain refused tug aid. The 2,830 ton ship settled in 30 to 40 feet of water about a half mile from the waterfront with officers aboard. Nearby, customs guards were placed on the Friedal Leonhart, the only other vessel laid up, to be watched at the dock after war effects.
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Charleston
Hansa Line
Jacksonville
Pia
Friedal Leonhart
Time ripe for smashing blow Hollweg asserts
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and Reichstag ministers met to review the war situation and plan new steps for the central powers. He declared the moment ripe to undertake the enterprise, noting increased submarine numbers and looming pressures on England France and Italy through unrestricted U boat warfare.
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Hollweg
Berlin
London
von Bethmann-Hellweg
Ways and Means Committee
Reichstag
Admiralty
Chantelier
Interior
Zimmermann
von Bethmann-Hollweg
England
France
Italy
Ron Khow
Japan Objects to Alien Land Bills in Oregon Idaho
Japan protested alien land bills under consideration in Oregon and Idaho similar to California law. State Department urged Oregon and Idaho delegations to press authorities to block passage while Counsellor Polk declined to reveal if objections were formal notes. Senator Chamberlin defended state autonomy in the issue.
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Japan
Oregon-Idaho
Washington
California
Orega
Idaho
Oregon
Congress
State Department
Polk
Chamberlin
Steps to Safeguard American Interests in War Scenario
Officials debate measures to protect American interests should war occur. Focuses include passports for Bernstorff and a renewed solemn warning. The article marks the climax of a prolonged grievance series and outlines potential diplomatic responses and security considerations.
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Bernstorff
Break in relations with Germany seen as likely
Washington reports show Secretary Lansing and President Wilson weighing possible steps as the US faces a crisis with Germany. Officials consider a timely ultimatum and navy and treasury actions to safeguard American interests, with no public action anticipated immediately. Lansing declines to comment after a morning White House meeting.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Wilson
Kitchin
House
Navy Department
Treasury
Safegard
Alboit
Binney
Col. B. M. Heese
New York
Penman Wens
Lansing
White House
Hearing Crisis Calls Halt in Leak Testimony
Fragmented hearing notes describe crisis calls halting leakage inquiry. F A Connolly testifies with cross examination by Campbell of Kansas. Connolly cites business motive and names a treasury clerk involved in stock dealings. Temperature data and dates appear as garbled remnants.
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Washington
Testi F. A. Connolly
Rresident
Wilson
Day
Campbell of
Kansas
Boni 1
Connolly
Treasury Department
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Fragmentary Phrase About a Boy and Possible Error
A brief readable fragment discusses the phrase thru error of the boy or other cause, prompting uncertainty about the exact meaning or responsible factor in the context of a report. No names or dates are provided.
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