Congress Moves To Mobilize U S Resources In Wartime
Washington February 3 1917 Congress speeds to act after President Wilson breaks with Germany with plans to empower the executive branch to seize private shipyards and munition plants and to grant broad authority to deter contraband and enforce neutrality. Senate finance leaders Simmons and McAdoo review finances while a neutrality code is drafted to detain vessels and regulate war bound aliens. An amended naval appropriation of 351 million aims to give the President control over private shipyards and contracts as Congress pledges swift support if needed. A memorial session will be held for Representative Any virtue of the power of sale mortgage notice appears in the same column.
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Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
McAdoo
Senate Judiciary
Department of Justice
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Fouse
Hall of
House
McAdeo
Congress Ises
Wei
Thomas
Colorado
United States
Mann
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Ruby V. Watson
Cane Fear Building and Loan Association
Office of the Register of Deeds
New Hanover County
North Carolina
New Gordon Road
Wilmington and Weldon
William Cromwell
T. A. Watson, Sr
Board of Commissioners of
J. F. Gurrell
Mary Wiutson
Cape Fear
Secretary of the Treasury
Finance Committee
Wilson Breaks with Germany and Mobilizes U S
President Wilson announces severing all diplomatic ties with Germany and orders the withdrawal of the German ambassador. Berlin envoy von Bernstorff is handed his passport as the White House and State Department brace for possible U S actions after reports of the Housatonic sinking. Government buildings close and federal guards tighten nationwide. Congress moves toward a naval bill and a stricter neutrality code as Treasury and Senate finance leaders prepare for potential economic strain. Austria delivers a note to the State Department, signaling German submarine policy, while new ambassador Tarnowilski’s arrival is delayed. Public support for the decision grows across the country.
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Austria
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Dent
Military Orders Placed in Effect by United States
The United States acts to safeguard neutrality after Germany threat. New York police to aid in guarding the assay office and federal buildings as Treasury warns of possible disorder. Customs inspectors, coast guard machinery, and Justice Department agents ordered to watch for any signs of trouble.
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New York
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Coast Guard
Georgia Senator Tribble Seeks Naval Bill Votes
Tribble of Georgia faces Monday limits by unanimous consent as the naval bill with proposed amendments is expected to pass on Tuesday.
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Tribble
Georgia
Solid backing promised Wilson in sub crisis
Lawmakers across parties react to the President's address on the submarine crisis with support. Pat Harrison of Mississippi warns war may follow while Gardner of Massachusetts backs the course, and Konop of Wisconsin pledges solidarity with Americans against any broken pledge. Smoot Reed Harding all affirm support and approve the President's actions.
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Mississippi
Foreign Affairs Committee
Gardner
Massachusetts
Konop
Wisconsin
Tredway
Harding
Ohio
Smoot
Utah
Senator Reed
Missouri
United States
United States Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Germany
The United States declares severance of diplomatic relations with Germany over submarine warfare. President Wilson informs Congress and orders withdrawal of the American ambassador from Berlin. All neutrals are notified of the US position and passports issued to Count von Bernstorff.
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U. S
Miller's Antiseptic Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Miller's Antiseptic Oil as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia lumbago and joint pain with claims of relief within minutes. It also markets internal and external use for coughs colds croup sore throat diphtheria and tonsillitis and notes bottle sizes 26 and 50 cents with a money back guarantee at Robert R Bellamy's wholesale and retail. The copy emphasizes deep penetration and suitability for various ailments.
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Local Produce Ad Offers Fresh Fruit and Potatoes
CAB AGE CABBAGE SHIPMENT expected Feb 1. Book orders now. Baldwin apples lemons onions Irish potatoes grape fruit candy. Phones 452 452 Bear Produce and Merchandise Co.
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Postal Telegraph Messenger Service Ad Delivery Line
Postal Telegraph Cable Company messengers will call for your ads with same speed as telegrams and night lettergrams. For details on ads call 176 and for telegraph service call Postal Telegraph.
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