Evastone Sinking Not Likely An Overt Act Of War
Washington waits for a possible incident that could push the United States toward war with Germany as mobilization plans continue. The Eavestone sinking is examined with officials hoping it remains not an overt act. A neutral conference on war effects and the Austria-Hungary stance add to the cautious mood. Continued on Page Eight.
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Americans Freed as Germany Releases Prisoners
An Associated Press report states 64 Americans held in Germany were released after passage on Evian armed merchant ships. The State Department notes Germany planned to treat all such ships as war vessels, but officials could not confirm details of the prisoners or the release method.
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Congress okays concealed wireless at work
An Associated Press report notes a December 6 message from Allen France alleging a ship's departure for iron ore with covert wireless activity tied to German submarines. The dispatch claims concealed wireless facilitated movement details and potential foreign connections.
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Switzerland Reiterates Neutral Stance in War Relations
Reports from the Associated Press indicate Switzerland will not recognize President Wilson's actions and will maintain neutrality. The United States is told to temper its stance as neutrals align with wartime diplomacy and potential shifts in relations are discussed.
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Germany Desires No Conflict With The United States
Foreign Secretary Zimmerman expresses Germany’s wish for no conflict with the United States after reviewing President Wilson’s Congress speech. Berlin’s Overseas News Agency quotes Zimmerman as praising the non-hostile tone and the joint hope for peaceful relations.
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Appam to be moved as Newport News to Norfolk
Plans are underway to move the German prize ship Appam from Newport News to Norfolk if a suitable pier is found. Lt Hans Berg turned over 600 pounds of English money and two bailed funds to the U S marshal, amid surprise. The Yamacraw crew reported the Appams machinery in excellent condition with no tampering evident.
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Illinois Legislature Pledges Support for Wilson
Springfield lawmakers adopted a resolution pledging support to President Wilson in the event of war with Germany. The measure marks legislative backing for the administration during rising tensions and possible conflict in Europe.
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New Hampshire Legislature Endorses Wilson on Germany
Concord New Hampshire February 6 The New Hampshire Legislature adopted a resolution endorsing President Wilsons severing of diplomatic relations with Germany.
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Robeson County Aldermen Keep Rural Policemen Count
Robeson County Commissioners met and kept six rural policemen in service. Names include Eli Phillips, C L Beards, W A Smith, W W Smith, J H Carper, W C Britt. C L Beard and Austin Smith were not re elected. A petition urged passage of an automobile tax bill directing 90 percent of auto taxes to county road funds.
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J. H. Carper
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Louisiana crops suffer heavy losses from severe cold
New Orleans reports extreme cold crippling Louisiana agriculture with 50 to 60 percent vegetable crop losses while orange groves suffer little damage. No vegetable shipments to Northern markets since last Friday. resumption is unlikely before week end as the cold weather eases from its five year peak.
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Poindexter Proposes 100 More Submarines in Navy Bill
Senator Poindexter of Washington introduces a bill to start immediately building 100 additional submarines beyond existing authorizations. The plan seeks twenty sea-going and eighty coast defense subs and aims for a favorable Naval Affairs Committee report to fit the annual naval appropriation bill.
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Florida fruit and vegetable growers suffer millions in freeze losses
Cold weather over three days in Florida cost growers millions as reports estimate at least 75 percent of vegetables killed. All oranges and grapefruit on trees froze and many trees died, with citrus losses reduced since fruit had been picked. Temperature reached 26 at 7 a.m. then rose.
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Four Soldiers Die From Deprivation
Brest Feb 6 The Captain and 12 men of the Spanish steamer Algorta sunk by a submarine were landed after 46 hours adrift. Four sailors died from privation after rescue, others suffered frostbite and remain in the seamen's hospital in grave condition.
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Verdun Front Raids Fail Despite French Defense
Paris reports two German night raids on the Verdun front at Louvemont and Eparges failed to gain ground. A Parroy forest assault reached French trenches but was repelled by counterattack. French reconnoitering parties in Alsace near Aspach and Altkirch destroyed enemy shelters and returned with no losses. Night described as calm along the remainder.
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Americas Action Boosts War Loan
Rome reports newspapers discuss the German-American crisis and urge all neutrals to join the United States. The fourth war loan opens with strong American intervention support, seen as accelerating the war’s end. Ambassador Page has received letters from front soldiers, including Italians who lived in America before Italy’s war declaration, praising Washington’s stance.
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Washington
Two More Vessels Added to the List
Lloyds shipping agency reports the British sailing vessel Belford sunk. Also believed sunk is the Norwegian bark Tamara of 453 tons. Tamara sailed from Black River Jamaica on December 6 for Fleetwood. Belford of 1 955 tons gross was last seen sailing from San Francisco August 23 for Plymouth.
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State Dept Flags Private Sailings to War Zone
Washington officials said sailings of American ships to the war zone remained a question for private individuals and that the government had taken no action though guidance may be issued soon.
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Panama Bank Closes Doors After Sudden Closure
Panama February 6 The Continental Banking and Trust Company closed its doors amid a sudden banking shutdown.
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House Passes Senate Chorge Bill and Pistol Carriage Measure
Raleigh Feb 6 The House reconsiders and passes a divorce bill amid tighten morals debate. It also approves Rep Pogram’s pistol carrying measure with fines 50 to 200 dollars and two years. Ray of Macon backs statewide dog tax at one dollar per dog.
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Army to Accelerate Purchases of Quartermaster Supplies
Washington February 6 Secretary Baker orders immediate purchase of reserve quartermasters supplies for the army up to available appropriations. Purchasing agents have been sent into the market by Major-General Sharpe to carry out the orders as quickly as possible.
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Wall Street Shaken by Wild War Rumor
Rumors of Germany declaring war on the United States caused a sharp stock market break at noon. Prices fell 1 to 3 points with big drops in ships, munitions, and equipment stocks. United States Steel slid two points from its peak while exchange to Germany and Austria weakened, then later partly recovered as nerves remained taut.
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Austria
Berlin
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Cotton breaks nearly three dollars per bale in New York
New York on February 6 reports a near three dollar drop in the cotton market after May contracts rose to 16.01 yesterday. May futures fell to 15.40 before a brief 35 point rally, but overall trading remained unsettled with liquidation pressures continuing.
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New York
German Vessels Impounded in Hawaii as War Tensions Rise
Honolulu reports nine German merchant ships have their engines and boilers disabled by crews in the Hawaiian Islands. Vessels include Pommern Prinz Waldemar Gouvernor Jaeschke Holsatia Setos Looksun and others with crews detained at the immigration station awaiting removal to Pearl Harbor. Washington assesses U S response as emergency naval amendments advance in Congress.
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January heavy losses in merchant ships exceed prior months
New York reports through the Journal of Commerce that January saw the largest merchant tonnage destruction of the war, totaling 336 997 gross tons across 154 ships. British losses led, with 54 vessels, followed by Norway and France. U S losses stood at 24 558 tons across ten ships.
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Chamberlain outlines national service scheme in Britain
London February 6 Arthur Neville Chamberlain director-general of the British National Service outlines the scheme for National service. He warns that Germany will starve Britain and says the response must be a blow to the eyes to defeat the enemy and restore sensibility.
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Germany
Sinking of Four British Steamers Reported by Lloyds
Lloyds announces the sinking of two British steamers, the Floridian of 4777 tons and the Warley Pickering of 4196 tons, with sixteen crew members landed.
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Greatest service of the farmers urged at Gastonia meet
W P G Harding of the Federal Reserve Board said the farmers should coax from the soil in 1917 as great an abundance as possible of crops. He added the country is financially prepared to meet contingencies and urged optimism. Governor Harding was prevented from attending by business.
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