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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1917
Page
1
President calls for Congress to declare a state of war and mobilize all resources. He urges full alliance with the Allies, a 500000 man army, and unlimited funds to defeat Germany and preserve democracy. He says the right, not peace, must guide America as sacrifices begin.
The American steamer Aztec, the first armed U S merchantman to sail for Europe since German submarine warfare began, was torpedoed last night. It carried a cargo of food supplies worth over 500000 dollars and had a crew of 39, including 17 Americans. Listed Americans include I J Anderson G Larkin E J OBrien B Bortensen Harry Larkin H Collins C Erickson C Lee Henry T Long Watson Slaney C Kelly J R Macomber and others from Hawaii New York Brooklyn West Lynn Passaic Wilmington San Francisco Honolulu.
Immediately after the President left the Capitol the Senate and House reconvened and introduced identical joint resolutions declaring a state of war with the imperial German government and directing full wartime mobilization and defense efforts. The measure faced opposition from Senator Stone and was referred to foreign affairs committees with adjournment to tomorrow.
The President's full address was transmitted to Germany by a German official news agency for publication. A summary was sent to England and a worldwide briefing distributed to other nations.
Over 100000 school children in Boston pledged allegiance to the American flag in schools yesterday. The ceremony included the flag salute and national anthem as part of Congress opening observances. Pupils wore full uniforms while National Guard officers addressed them in decorated halls.
In Washington on April 2 Senator Lodge defeated Alexander Bannwart of Dorchester Massachusetts in a knock down fight inside the Capitol corridors. Bannwart a former professional athlete challenged Lodge after the pacifists urged a war declaration with Germany. Lodge, 67, defended his position and said he would back a declaration if President Wilson asked.
An archival note recalls that one year earlier Great Britain claimed the authority to examine American mail packages and confiscate contraband, signaling a tense postwar postal dispute.
A North Carolina newspaper man reports receiving a letter from a mountaineer friend claiming 5000 loyal men are drilling locally. The writer asserts none of them have missed a squirrel hunt and pledges strong support for authorities.
Forecast for northern New England calls for clearing Tuesday and Wednesday and fair skies overall. In southern New England expected fair Tuesday with cooler conditions in Connecticut and western Massachusetts. winds from the west to northwest remain moderate.
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The President calls for a declaration of war against Germany, full allied cooperation, liberal credits, mobilization of national resources, strengthened navy to combat submarines, an army of 500000 with increments, and funding without excessive borrowing through fair taxation, while avoiding disruption to war supply flow to nations already at war with Germany.
President Wilson addresses Congress calling an extraordinary session for urgent policy decisions. He notes a February announcement and emphasizes the constitutional need for immediate leadership and responsibility. The speech signals significant wartime or domestic policy actions to be debated.
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