House Declares State of War With Germany
Washington reports the House passed the war resolution 373 to 50 after a midnight session. The Senate had already approved, and the measure authorizes the president to employ military and naval forces to bring the war to a termination with Germany. Plans cite raising a large army and mobilizing resources, with debates highlighting Democratic reactions and constitutional questions.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
HOUSE
Senate
Wilson
Jot
United States
Washington
National Guard
Kitchin
Jimehia
Nori Carcltcs
America
Germany
Japan
Heflin
Alabama
Hefiin
Congress
Kitchins
Conflicting Reports Of Major Battle Northwest Of Rheims
Reported German and French forces clash northwest of Rheims as battles rage on the St Quentin front. Berlin claims a decisive victory with 800 prisoners taken while Paris disputes the scale of the attack.
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Rheims
Berlin
Sapigneul
Nivelle
St. Qentin
Barse-Boutogne
Rons-soy
Peronne
Khantkan
Kaarichin
Bagdad
Good Friday Services at Emmanuel Church
Special Good Friday services at Emmanuel Church invite the public. The order includes Litany and morning prayer ante communion at 10, noon to 3 for brief services, and evening prayer with sermon at 8 led by Rector Rev A G Richards.
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Emmanuel Church
A. G. Richards
Death of prominent citizen Rafael Reaves in Alabama era
Rafael Reaves died at four this morning after a ten day illness. He was eighty eight years old and a well known citizen. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. In other items, a proposed cabinet head remains to be named amid a possible new portfolio.
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Rafael. Reaves
Lane
Edward N. Hurley
Federal Trade Commission
E. R. Steetinus
Morgan Company
Wife Shoots Husband in Self Defense Near Vesta
Carlton, April 5. Mary Sliton, 24, shot and killed her husband Wm B Smith, 45, six miles from Vesta after he chased her with an open knife. She fired at close range, striking the heart. coroner’s inquest finds self defense. Married eight years, no children.
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Carlton
America honored in Paris as France celebrates U S aid
Paris April 5 America’s noble stand for right civilization and humanity is praised in France. Premier Ribot lauded the United States and President Wilson in parliament while the flag was displayed and the anthem sung. Municipal councils also acclaimed the United States.
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America
France
Associated Press
Paris
Ribot
United States
Wilson
Fire Rages as Asbury Park Hotels Burn in Beach Front Block
Firemen from nearby towns fought a blaze that destroyed half a dozen hotels and a whole block along the Asbury Park beach. Winds drove the flames across First and Second Avenues, igniting the next block in heavy blaze. Local markets advertise produce and groceries amid the chaos, with Costa’s and Arnold & Abney noted in the text.
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Associated Press
Asbury Park
N. J
First and Second Avenues
Kingstrey Street
Cvon
Storm warnings issued along Atlantic coast from Maine to Florida
Weather bureau ordered storm warnings displayed tonight from Eastport Maine to Jacksonville Florida. Local markets list fresh produce including cabbage oysters strawberries oranges grapes and apples with various greens and vegetables advertised at Costa's.
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Atlantic Coast
Associated Press
Washington
Weather Bureau Tonight
Eastport
Maine
Jacksonville
Florida
Rev Mackay's Last Service At First Methodist Tonight
Rev W B Mackay of Monticello conducts the final evangelistic service at First Methodist Church tonight. Morning and afternoon meetings drew large crowds, with continued deep interest. Easter services Sunday will conclude the special efforts.
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First Methodist
W. N. Mackay
Monticello
Mackay
Red Cross Establishes Large War Supply Warehouses
Associated Press reports wide scale Red Cross mobilization with new warehouses in New Orleans Boston New York San Francisco Chicago and Denver to stock war supplies. Margaret Wilson donates 1000 by personal check from lecture tour proceeds for Red Cross work aiding soldiers and callers.
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Associated Prev
New York
Red Cross
New Orleans
Boston
San Francisco
Chicago
Denver
Margaret Wilson
Washington
The
Veteran merchant Peter Funkenstein undergoes operation
Veteran city merchant Peter Funkenstein, now retired, was taken ill on Wednesday night and operated on early Thursday morning. Last night he was reported doing nicely and hopes were raised for a full recovery.
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Peter Funkenstein
Specials at Costa's Delicatessen Today
Fresh strawberries lettuce and cauliflower along with snap beans squash celery and fancy grapefruit. Phone 1131. Heine Pickle 20c a dozen bulk olives 40c a quart. King Hodgsom Co Gardner's Pound and Marble Cake 25c a pound. Shelled nuts dried fruits and Florida oranges and grapefruit. Buchwalds offers fancy western apples.
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Florida
King-Hodgson CO
Gardner's
King Hodgson CO
Georgia Faces Auburn In Key Sanford Field Opener
The Georgia baseball team plays Auburn this afternoon at Sanford Field in a high stakes season opener. Georgia red and black seeks revenge after last year’s Auburn sweep, with pitchers Suggs Price and Bonner for Auburn and possible starts by Philpot Fox or Satterfield for Georgia. Admission is fifty cents, with 3:15 pm first pitch and Swann likely umpiring the trio.
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Georgia
Sanford Field
Auburn
Withal
Donahoo
Auburn Fellows
Suggs
Price
Bonner
Oglethorpe
Philpot
Thia
Henderson
Fox
Satterfield
Swann
Market Ad Lists Fresh Produce and Shipments
An advertisement from a Western Market lists Spanish Mackerel dressed hens meats and fresh shipments of shad expected morning. It also promotes New York State cream cheese Philadelphia cream and pimento cheese and sun dried apples evaporated peaches and prunes from King Hodgson. It ends with a prompt to try Wishmores Costa's.
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New York State
Philadelphia
King Hodgson
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Emmannuel Church
R.A. Reaves
Birmingham
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