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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1917
Page
1
President Wilson told a joint session he severed diplomatic ties with Germany after Berlin rejected prior assurances and announced unrestricted submarine warfare. He warned of possible steps to protect U.S. seamen and urged neutrality while defending liberty and peace.
The Indiana senate passed the Wright state wide prohibition bill 38 to 11 with amendments. It returns to the house for concurrence and will take effect April 2 1918. Debate focused on extending bans to druggists veterinarians and granting sacramental wine allowances while other bills survive or fail in committee and on the governor's signing of related measures.
Berlin reports Foreign Secretary Zimmermans says Germany will not retreat in submarine warfare. He cites President Wilson and Entente actions, asserting Germany's need to retaliate for England and warns Americans to stay out of the danger zone as Berlin insists on a hard line.
The government has notified Ambassador Gerard to request his passports and depart Berlin at once upon receipt of them.
London Feb 7 The British steamer Evestone of 1791 tons was sunk. The captain and four crew members were killed. It is officially announced that Richard Wallace an American seaman of Baltimore was killed in the shelling of boats during the sinking.
The Belgian relief steamer Lars Kruse, a 1460 ton Danish-registered vessel, was sunk by a torpedo or mine near the Belgian coast. It carried wheat from Buenos Aires and departed December 28 from Buenos Aires bound for Rotterdam.
President Wilson issued a penclain fourteen forbid ding any ship owner or ship broker to sell lease or license to non Americans any vessel flying the American flag or to transfer its registry. He acted under powers conferred by the shipping board law.
AP reports no change in German Uboat decree while Wilson issues proclamation restricting registry transfers of American ships. Bernstorff and Gerard receive passports. Wilson urges Congress to speed routine business for emergencies. Marine insurance rises to 10 percent. Belgium relief transport stops. 100000 sailors sought. Housatonic sunk. Ivestone casualty. Roosevelt named major. general staff powers granted.
Reported support within German leadership for continuing unrestricted submarine warfare. Details indicate emphasis on strategic impact and potential response from Allied naval forces.
After addressing congress the president instructed diplomats in neutral states to announce the break with Germany over renewed unrestricted submarine warfare. The note recalls the Sussex note of 1916 and states the US has recalled its ambassador. It urges neutral powers to consider similar action and requests full, immediate reports on reception and suggestions.
Washington reports the United States has broken off all diplomatic relations with the German empire. Passports were delivered at two o clock Saturday afternoon by Lester N Woolsey legal adviser for the state.
London reports German danger zones complicate shipping to Kirkwall. American Dutch and Scandinavian vessels face mine risks and regulate routes, with British and allied authorities noting the dilemma and withholding course of action.
The State Department announces severing diplomatic ties with Germany. President Wilson declares the action in the House as a strict military censorship is imposed. Officials halt access to navy yard movements and recall consuls from Berlin. Passports are issued for the envoy.
Count von Bernstorff loses his passports and is recalled as the German ambassador to America. Dr. Paul Ritter the Swiss minister takes charge of German interests. The Spanish ambassador in Berlin will handle US interests there as events unfold on Pennsylvania Avenue while Congress braces for a presidential meeting.
London reports the crew of the American steamship Housatonic were landed at Penzance England after the German submarine warned the ship prior to sinking it according to American Consul Stephens at Plymouth.
Washington issues orders barring navy officials from disclosing vessel movements. The Atlantic fleet continues maneuvers near Guantanamo. Dreadnoughts of the third and fourth squadrons head toward Port au Prince, except for the Arkansas Arizona and Delaware.
Detachments of the New York naval militia patrolled the five East River bridges linking Manhattan to Long Island as infantry. Five naval militia tugs steamed along the river warning vessels to stay 50 feet from bridge piers. Special vigilance focused on the Manhattan Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges due to wartime considerations.
Washington reports the Belgium relief commission has suspended operation due to shipping shortages. The halt affects transport and distribution of aid as nations struggle with wartime logistics. Nations involved include Belgium, the United States, and Argentina amid a chaotic relief effort.
The torpedo boat Bagley used as a mine layer appeared at Morehead City collecting a full coal supply. Officers refused to discuss a report that the harbor would be mined.
A San Francisco harbor patrol notice outlines duties and jurisdiction for maritime enforcement, listing the collector’s office and related administrative responsibilities for harbor security and navigation compliance.
Geneva reports two extraordinary sessions of the Swiss government to discuss German and Austrian submarine blockade notes. The new wartime situation threatens food supply and sharp price rises, with prices up about 55 percent since the war began. The federal council announces measures are being issued.
In Crawfordsville Harvey J Henson age thirty six of Roachdale was found guilty of attacking a girl and sentenced by Judge West to from ten to twenty one years in the penitentiary with a $250 fine. In Greencastle a jury in the Putnam circuit court awarded Orn Day...
Dr H E Barnard state food commissioner reports 5835 loaves weighed from 1125 bakeries in 13 cities. Average loaf weights: 11.05 ounces for 5 cent loaf and 21.22 ounces for 10 cent loaf. Bakers urged public to buy 10 cent loaves for economy.
Dixon & Co. Earl Park dissolves. Corn Exchange Bank of Lyons shows capital 325,000 with Joel Moss president and Q. J. Mitchell cashier. Indianapolis Specialty Supply Company formed with capital 25,000 to make fruit jars. directors T. S. Catlin H. W. Robbins AL P. Catlin. American Aircraft Company retires 55,000 in preferred stock and raises capital to 500,000 all preferred. Hartford Service Company lists 15,000 in stock.
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