President Wilson urges Congress to declare war on Germany
In a major address, President Wilson urges Congress to declare that Germany has waged unrestricted submarine warfare against the United States and allied nations. He argues armed neutrality is impracticable, calls for full war mobilization, and vows to defend democracy and universal rights. He notes German actions threaten global peace and urges swift congressional action.
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Berlin
Congress
Washington, D.C
Willi Monday
Dasnemichisd
United States
Germany
Viecourte
Washington, D
Great Britain
Ireland
Europe
Mediterranean
Thue
America
Gardner
Massachusetts
United States of America
Aztec Torpedoed By Hidden Mine Seabound Vessel
A French patrol rescued eighteen to nineteen crew members from the Aztec after it was torpedoed by a mine. Ambassador William Graves Sharp informed the French government of the loss and cable communication was sent to Washington. The report notes American representation and ongoing inquiries into the incident.
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Parla
Wiliam Graves Sharp
Eiste
Aztec Sailed from New York to Brest to Reach Survivors
An AP dispatch from Paris reports the steamship Aztec, the first armed American merchant vessel to sail from New York toward Brest, was torpedoed by a German submarine off an island near Brest. The fate of the crew remains unclear though some men are believed saved. The cable to Orient Navigation Co. confirms the voyage and the attack while details are still emerging.
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New York
Weanel
Atlantic
Brest
France
Oriential Navigation Company
Associated Press
Parla
Gome
War declaration call by Saye Col in Florida rallies
Saye Col urged a U S declaration of war on Germany at gatherings in Tampa and Lakeland, denouncing pacifists for undermining national resolve. He claimed they had done all possible to persuade the world the United States could be punished with impunity and urged immediate action.
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Rentrala
Belligarante
Belgium
Std Sven
Aganta
Imperial
United States
Tampa
Aztec Sinking Leaves Crew Missing and Feared Dead
The Aztec commanded by Captain Walter O'Brien sank at 9 15 p m in heavy seas. Eight crew aboard of thirty nine were American citizens. seventeen including the captain survived. The ship carried two hinch guns fore and aft, operated by naval gunners under a warrant officer.
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Walter O’brien
Clark 15 Speaker Mann Wins House Vote 217 to 206
Missouri Representative Champ Clark was reelected speaker of the House by a 217 to 206 vote after a brief balloting period. Democrats and several independents supported Clark. rival Mayn was nominated by Green. The session opened with prayers for patriotism as war unsettled the nation. Six German plotters were later convicted in New York for conspiracy to destroy ships supplying the Entente allies.
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Weaabington
D. C
Champ ‘Clark
Missouri
House of Representatives
Clark
Seball
Minnesota
Mayn
Green
Mansachusette
Martin
United States
Senate
House of
United States of America
Congress
United United States
New York
Federal District
Entente Al'ies
Charles von Kleist
Hoboken
Chongt
Karl Schmidt
Atéamship
Friedrich der Grosse
Ernest Becker
Frederich Karbade
Wilhelm Parades
George Praedel
Caine
McAdoo's Sons Volunteer for Naval Reserve Service
Secretary McAdoo and three of his sons have volunteered for service in the naval reserve in support of the war effort.
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McAdoo
Washington, D. C
Naval Reserve
Vane of War
German Raider at Work Off Trinidad
Rio Janeiro reports a French bark Cape Bronneh arrived with 200 sailors from ships sunk by a German raider off Trinidad. Rescued crews, of mixed nationalities, described the raider as armed and galling with a motor, signaling ships to approach before firing and hoisting the German flag.
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Rio Janeiro
Trinidad
Repbri
World War Recruiting Efforts Rally in Cities and Ports
Readings from Philadelphia and national reports describe organized drives to recruit for the army navy and marine corps across many cities and boroughs. Slavs in Bethlehem steel works in Pennsylvania volunteer for naval service while Roumanians form a company offering services. Submarine sightings near New York harbor and security moves accompany the war buildup amid relief and government actions.
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Philadelphia
Army
Davy
Marine Corps
Tocal
Bhaton
Roumaniaov
French seize Coucy Le Chateau village in early drive
European front reports from Bertin about a French capture of Coucy Le Chateau and gains in the lunar sector of Coucy forest. Admiralty also announces sinking of 25 more steamers and 87 trawlers, with total tonnage 80,000. On the eastern front, Hindenburg drives toward Buysia heart, with setbacks near Dvingk and Pinal.
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Coucy-Le-Chateau
Paria War Office
Coucy Forest
Ogee Tet Ee
Stégamabips
Admiralty
Bertta
Hindenburg
Buysia
Dvingk
Pinal
Phmdagh
Blue laws upheld as Iowa House blocks Sunday amusement repeal
The Iowa House overwhelmingly defeated attempts to modify the blue laws. A proposed repeal bill failed 79 to 26, with opponents arguing for maintaining current Sunday restrictions. The measure would have allowed limited Sunday openings only if city councils granted permits, while protecting church morning services.
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Des Moines
Kowa House
Jones
Cerro Gordo
Hayner
Iowa
Seventh Day Baptiste
Judiciary Committee
House
Revival of Knoxville fair set to open in September
After years of inactivity a revived Knoxville fair opens September 3 and runs seven weeks after the state fair. The new Knoxville fair association is capitalized at 10 000 dollars, backed by prominent local citizens. Keokuk fire destroys Swift & Co refinery atop the butter plant on the top floor, with losses around 26 000 dollars. Firefighters saved adjacent structures as electric wires are blamed for the blaze.
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Knoxville
New Knoxville Fair Association
Keokuk
Swift & Co
Dairy Meeting In Hampton and Record Prices in Iowa
A Hampton dairy meeting featured moving pictures music and illustrated lectures starting at 2:00 pm with Prof M Mortensen of Ames and Dr O P from the state dairy department present. In Cedar Rapids Morley sale a Aberdeen Angus cow set a record price of 2025 paid by James Starling of Alabama. 62 head averaged 674 with a six months old bull selling for 1000.
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Froferscr M. Mortensen
Ames
O. P
State
Aley
Cedar Rapide
Iowa
Miller& Wurzbacher
Morley
James Starling
Alabama
Prices at Parry horse sale rise on strong demand
Prices for horses and mules sold at the Parry sale reached high levels with the top team at 487.50 and the highest single horse at 247.00. Several teams averaged over 400, while the fifty head average ran about 136. The rise in horse prices was attributed to strong demand amid wartime conditions.
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Atlando
Parry
Gulp
Tonoh
Kogneh
Irving school property sale and farm loan savings
A tentative offer of 35000 discusses the Irving school property and Methodist church holdings. It notes new buildings could boost value within two blocks. The piece then outlines farm loan figures, claiming Iowa could save about 4.22 million annually by reducing loan rates from 5.9 percent to around five percent, with Wyoming savings noted as less dramatic.
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Ite
Holaltigi
Dubuque Boat Firm Bids on Submarine Chasers
The Dubuque firm Butlerworke will bid for constructing submarine chasers for the United States government. Long involved in boat building, it has produced many steel hull transfer and dredgeboats and built the revenue cutter William Windom, active in the Spanish-American War.
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Lowans
Suc Chasers
Dubuque
Aid Butlerworke
United States
Mississippi River
United States Revenue
William Windom
Ice Price Rise Affects Consumers At Des Moines Convention
Des Moines reports ice price increases tied to higher wages and material costs. Dealers say big buyers will feel the rise as service cannot be cut much, while households using small amounts can avoid much of it by freezing ice themselves. Town property purchases total 106,000 with 93 pieces acquired for 180,000. officials review the acquisitions.
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Council Blutts
Five Thousand Greet Guards in Des Moines Parade
Five thousand people gathered to welcome soldiers as a parade formed at the depot. Uniformed fire company, the Shdon band, Boy Scouts, and local civic groups joined a formal welcome. Estimates place the new central seating plant at seven hundred thousand dollars with engineers surveying options.
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Sheldon
Second Iowa Infantry
Depot
Dre Tt
Fire Company
Sh Don Band
Boy Scouts
Comme Club
Hollandia Goviety
Citizer
Des Moines
Des Mol Electric Company
M. G. Linn
General Manage
Honor lawa Gahool Man Mount Vernon President Charles W Filot
Mount Vernon hosts a luncheon at Government House with guests including educators and a lieutenant governor. The event featured recognition involving Sir Tamed A and the College of Cornell figures, reflecting ceremonial honors in Canada.
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Lawa Gahool
Mount’ Vernon
Charles W. Filot
Cornell College
Canada
Tamed A." Alleng
Government House
Winnip
Fraser Dam Breach From Warm Weather Runaway Ice
Heavy ice loosened from Fraser dam due to recent warm weather. A section of the dam broke, allowing water to flow freely into the Dew Molnea river. Reports describe a sudden gap and rapid runoff from the structure as residents monitor the outbreak. Mason City hosts troops arrival and public reception events in downtown.
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Joe
Fraser
Molnea Rivar
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