Grant Mas Speaks For Age of Consent Bill in Raleigh
Special to The Dispatch. Raleigh, Feb 7. Grant delivered a powerful speech supporting Dalton's age of consent bill raising from fourteen to sixteen. The debate produced heated exchanges with Ray of Macon and Grier of Iredell. The bill failed 47 to 51, but a six teen compromise measure was introduced and the Senate passed it. Other actions included the passage of a four new judicial districts and emergency judges, a State game commission proposal, and debates on gasoline sale regulation while county line disputes continued.
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King George Addresses Parliament on War Aims
In London the king opened Parliament and said Allied response to the U S invitation shows aims as far as possible at present. He noted peaceful overtures from the enemy show no basis for peace and affirmed resolve for reparation and future guarantees essential to civilization. The speech described unity across the empire and allies in pursuing just demands.
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United States of America
Norway Declines to Back Wilson on Germany Break
Norway will not agree to President Wilson's suggestion on breaking relations with Germany. The Aftenpost claims neutrals must act for their own interests, not German sentiment. Cabinet members refuse to discuss Norway's stance or protest plans, awaiting developments amid cabinet discontent and calls for reform.
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London
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Aftenpost
Government Acts on Right to Freedom of Seas Policy
Washington Feb 7 The United States weighs its policy that Americans may traverse the high seas despite the German submarine blockade. The St Louis may be refused convoy if she sails for Europe, as no warships exist to protect all merchant ships. The government seeks to avoid overt acts that would push toward war while preparing a formal position from the State Department.
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St. Louis
Srate Department
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Germany
Wilsonvil
US clarifies policy on German ships in Pacific and Panama harbors
Secretary Baker stated the United States has not seized German vessels or claimed title to them. In Manila, the Philippines and Panama, ships were found with parts removed and prep for sinking, but actions aim to protect harbors and property without obstructing navigation or endangering shipping.
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Clearing House Sets New Record in Daily Clearings
The New York Clearing House reported a record daily total of 1 265 758 094 in clearings and transactions for yesterday. The previous high was 1 201 718 874, with exchange totals at 1 152 738 921 and 48 979 953 respectively, aided by new British movement contributing to the surge.
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Educational program head to Elizabethtown for lecture
A Raleigh News and Observer report notes H. MacDonald, superintendent of Playgrounds, will travel to Elizabethtown Thursday to assist Unity OSPY in conducting a campaign school. He will lecture on rural education methods and city injury prevention.
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Works Defends Neutrality Stance Amid Germany Tensions
Senator Works of California denounces the administration's severing of diplomatic ties with Germany while arguing the United States has not been truly neutral. He warns against rushing to war and urges keeping ships out of a declared German danger zone to protect American lives and peace.
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United States
Germany
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California
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Lusitania
England
France
Great Britain
Death of Mrs. Sanderson at Rocky Point N C
Mrs. Wm. Sanderson 51 died after a long illness at Rocky Point. She was a longtime member of Union M E Church South and leaves a son Wm. A. Sanderson of Wilmington a daughter Mrs. M. W. Nelson of Rocky Point two sisters Mrs. M. E. Duncan and Mrs. M. E. Ormsby and two brothers M. E. Bloodworth and James E. Gloodworth. Funeral at her home with Rev. C. N. Phillips. remains laid beside husband in family burying ground near Rocky Point. The community extends sympathy.
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M. W. Nelson
M. E. Duncan
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Lakeland
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James E. Gloodworth
Bartow
Geriard Safe Duff German Soil News Report
Ambassador Willard in Madrid reports a dispatch from Berne suggesting Gerard left Berlin and reached Berne Switzerland. No word from Gerard or Stovall, making officials await further advices as to his exact whereabouts and timing.
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Berlin reports no definite word on Bernstorff and Gerard departure
In Berlin on Tuesday Feb 6 the foreign office had no definite information about the former German ambassador at Washington Count von Bernstorff. Meanwhile Ambassador Gerard has not yet received his passports and has not fixed a departure date though he plans to go via Switzerland. The American embassy workload eased as officials finished with passport processing.
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Ambassador Gerard to sail from Barcelona on Spanish liner
A Havas dispatch from Barcelona reports Ambassador Gerard will sail for the United States aboard a Spanish liner from the port on February 7.
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Congress Panel Probes Peace Note Leak Inquiries
The Congressional investigating committee debated whether to conclude hearings with focus on a alleged leak of President Wilson's peace note. Witnesses including J Fred Essary W A Price Ruth Thomason Visconti and Malcolm R McAdoo testified or were slated to testify about Wall Street brokers tips and possible go between links to Secretary Tumulty. The panel also weighed paying a reporter for Capitol coverage and whether to call Visconti to testify.
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Peruvians Grow Bitter With Germany
Lima reports indicate the Peruvian press condemns Germany over naval warfare. Several newspapers call for Peru to align with the United States and Peru signals ongoing outreach to American nations to craft a common policy. A government bill is mentioned regarding funding a complex system.
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United States
U Boats Reap Big Harvest Of Ships For A Day
British and other vessels reported sunk by U boats in a single day. The vestra crown point lorton ferruccio wartenfels saxon briton and two trawlers were among losses with two fatalities in the submarine actions. French and German fronts saw sporadic fighting near Embermenil and in the Meuse area with raids and air battles noted.
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London
Paris
Embermenil
Lorraine
Vessels Sunk in German Submarine Campaign to Noon
Up to noon reports show ten ships sunk today totaling over 14 000 tons. The largest casualty is the British steamer Crown Point of 5218 tons with Azul of 3074 tons also likely sunk. The losses include four steamers a bark two trawlers and two fishing boats.
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War Preparations Tighten as Philadelphia Readies
Philadelphia reports mobilization for possible conflict with guards at military sites. Four US destroyers depart for coastal duty as anti aircraft defenses rise at the navy yard. Debris of interned cruisers investigated, barracks rise at Frankford arsenal, guards secure the Delaware bridge and riverside.
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Navy Yard
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Kola Bay
Russia
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Prinz Eitel Friedric
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Delaware
Delaware River
Bridesburg
Kelair
Republican Leaders Rally Behind President Amid War Debate
Washington Feb 7 Senate debate over Wilson's severing of relations with Germany centers on endorsement resolution. Lodge supports, Vardaman and Kirby oppose. Works of California backs endorsement for unity. Vardaman condemns Britain and Germany while pledging support if war comes.
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Washington
Wilson
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Senate
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Kirby
Works
California
Lodge
London
America
aBepator Stone
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Vardaman
Mississippi
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High Seas
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Much Cotton Used Making Explosives
Washington reports 898 015 equivalents to 500 pound bales of cotton fibre used by American munitions makers in 1916 including linters and pull fibre. This equals 583 710 bleached fibre bales, up from 244 003 in 1915, with 30 to 40 percent loss in preparing lint and hull fibre for gun cotton and other explosives.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Wilson Visits His Chiefs for Day of Conferences
President Wilson left the White House and walked to the State War and Navy Building for conferences there in Washington on February 7.
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