Housatonic Sunk by German Submarine Off the Ly Islands
The American steamship Housatonic A sink off the Scilly Islands after departing Galveston January 16 en route to London. Owned by Housatonic Steamship Company of New York the 3,143 ton vessel was reported sunk with Secretary Lumulty at the White House awaiting word.
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Housatonic
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Germany
Falmouth
England
France
English Channel
Mediterranean
Military Orders Imposed After Germany Break
Washington reports an immediate shift to wartime secrecy and mobilization after the break with Germany. President Wilson, Baker, and Daniels ordered censorship, guarded federal properties, and reinforced White House security as Navy yards and depots closed to all except officials.
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Germany
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Baker
Navy Daniels
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Secretary of the Navy
Guantanamo
Cuba
Atlantic Coast
Panama Canal
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State, War and Navy Department
Navy, Justice
Treasury Departments
National Leaders Endorse President in Break with Germany
A nationwide show of support for the President follows the break with Germany. Senators and Representatives from both parties pledge backing. munition makers place plants at disposal. Vice President Marshall notes possible war if German actions continue. leaders call for calm yet decisive steps.
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Gallinger
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House
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South Carolina
Count von Bernstorff
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Flood
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Mann
Illinois
Housa tonic crew all American says officials
Alveston Texas February 3 officials say the entire crew of the Housa tonic is American The captain is J A Ensor of New York He has a wife and child there according to company officials tonight
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Alveston, Tex
Housatonic
J. A. Ensor
New York
Washington Reacts to Housatonic Sinking and Austria Note
White House and War and Navy departments track news on the Housatonic sinking. Officials wait for formal reports before signaling a U.S. position. Austria’s note on submarine warfare prompts concern as Ambassador Tarnowski holds credentials. President Wilson cancels social engagements amid crisis.
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War Department
Navy
Gor
Oeary
Kite Fouge
Housatonic
State Department
United States
Austria
Aus
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Wilon
Cs Ny
Diplomatic Break With Germany Shocks Washington
Washington awoke to a new era as the United States severed diplomatic relations with Germany over submarine warfare. President Wilson announced the move in Congress as ambassadors were expelled, and a somber quiet settled over the capital. The White House and key government offices tightened security while war measures were prepared behind the scenes.
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United States
Gerard
Berlin
J. H. von Sernstorff
Wilson
Congress
Germany
Halls
Coun von Bernstorff
White House
War Baker
Navy Daniels
State
War
Navy Departments
Militia Mobilized in Boston and New York Action
The Massachusetts naval militia mobilized tonight at armories under federal orders. New York Governor Whitman ordered out all state militia and naval reserve to defend water sheds and bridges, with about 20 300 men to be called.
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Boston
Massachusetts Naval Militia
Washington
New York
Whitman
Mitchell
National Guard
Naval Reserve
Americans Held by Germany Face Immediate Release Demand
The U S State Department demanded Germany release all American prisoners of war from crews of destroyed merchant ships Georgic Mount Temple and Voltaire. Ambassador Gerard in Berlin reported the foreign office named prisoners and said most are in a West Phalen camp with two doctors and two veterinarians among those detained.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
Gerard
Foreign Office
Georgic
Mount Temple
West Phalen
Pennsylvania Field Artillery Leaves Defense Post
El Paso Feb 3. The second Pennsylvania field artillery departed from its post amid brief ceremony reports indicate the unit moving to new duties.
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Pennsy
el Paso
Tex
Pennsylvania Field Artillery
German Cruiser Seizure by U S Authorities
By order of the Navy Department the German auxiliary cruisers Prinz Eitel Friedrich and Kronprinz Wilhelm, interned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, were seized by federal authorities early tonight. Crews were removed and held in an isolation barracks.
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Philadelphia, Ferb
Navy Department
Prinz Eitel Friedrich
Kronprinz Wilhelm
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Athletic events at Naval Academy canceled due to gate restrictions
Annapolis Md Feb 3 The afternoon athletic schedule at the Naval Academy featured a basketball game with the University of West Virginia and a swimming meet with Pittsburgh. Both events were called off when visiting teams were barred at the gate by order of the Navy station authorities.
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Wavel Academy
University of West Virginia
Pittsburg
Navy Station
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