Patriotism Fires Crowd at Cincinnati Music Hall Meeting
A mass meeting in Cincinnati’s Music Hall drew thousands as speakers urged unity and strong support for American ideals. Though former Senator Foraker could not attend, he sent a letter praising President and Congress, while Harry Probasco led the first remarks with a rousing rendition of America by Smittie’s Band.
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Americans Un Paid Passenger Ship Sunk by German Submarine
Fifty six Americans were aboard the Leyland horse transport Canadian when sunk unwarned by a German submarine near Queenstown. All 153 crew were saved. captain missing. Cargo valued at 1.5 million dollars. ship worth equal. Other attacks reported include the Lincolnshire, Missouri, Trevier, and Feinstein. Norwegian losses total near 600,000 tons with 60 lives lost and 122 missing.
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Weather roundup from Ohio to West Coast with scattered rain
A weather summary reports rain and colder air in Ohio and West Virginia with improving conditions in the southeast. It lists current highs and precipitation across multiple stations including Montreal Boston New York Washington Jacksonville New Orleans and more, followed by a Cincinnati April 5 historical record for temperatures winds and rainfall.
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Indignation in South over German agents stirring revolt
Atlanta leaders denounce reports of German agents inciting rebellion among negroes during the war. Alabama negroes organize a volunteer regiment to offer to the War Department. federal agents arrest a man in Birmingham for inciting insurrection. a crowd speaker urges flight to Mexico. In Youngstown a German reservist officer is arrested and released. Marion reports a junk dealer charged with cursing the flag, with possible federal transfer.
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Fire devastates twelve houses near Bethlehem plant in Newcastle
Twelve houses near the Bethlehem Steel shell loading plant in Newcastle Delaware were destroyed by fire today. The dwellings housed workers and firemen fought the blaze for hours as flames menaced nearby industrial facilities.
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DAR contest narrows as Mrs Cummings retires in April
Mrs William Cummings, president general of the D A R, will retire April 16 when the organization meets in Washington to elect a new head. Candidate Mrs James Hamilton Lewis, wife of the Illinois senator, stands with Confederate lineage and Georgia roots, plus South Carolina ties boosting her bid.
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German Public Kept in Dark on U.S. War Stand
Copenhagen April 5 German readers have not received the full reasons for U S entry into the war. German papers yesterday printed expurgated versions of President Wilson's address under headings implying the complete text. Early telegraphic variants from England condensed the speech, removing large portions, especially toward the end.
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House Adopts War Resolution Declaring War on Germany
The House approved the Senate war resolution by 373 to 50 after a 17 hour debate. President Wilson to sign after Vice President Marshall attaches in the Senate. Rankin Miss Montana opposed war, voting no after remaining standing in the chamber.
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Mexicans Advancing On U.S. Report From El Paso
El Paso reports de facto Mexican troops in Nuevo Leon Coahuila and Chihuahua moving toward the U.S. border. Miller cites German influence and Zimmermann note claims, with Lansing denying the assertions during a Capitol floor reading.
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Zimmerman note paragraph shocks House reading
In Washington on April 5, a sensation erupted in the House as a paragraph from the famed Zimmerman note, long believed suppressed, was read aloud. The disclosure sparked heated debate over its implications for policy and diplomacy.
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Mobilization outlined as war moves toward passage
Washington April. Navy Department completes plans to flash orders mobilizing 15,000 Naval Militia and Naval Reserve after war resolution signs. Nation prepares to field 1.2 million by drafting immediate troops and expanding army, backed by 20 million potential fighters and vast resources.
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Ohio Bankers Approve President's Message
At a special meeting of the Ohio Bankers Association Council of Administration Columbus was chosen as the site for the State meeting set for September 11 12 and 13 A resolution endorsing President Wilson during the crisis was adopted in Columbus Ohio.
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Poles plan 100000 man army for U S
Special Dispatch reports the Polish Falcons of America to raise an army of 100000 men for the United States. National President Dr. R Staryznska outlines the alliance’s plan as a readiness measure amid mounting tensions.
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President Wilson Receives Allied Army Offer In Meeting
The message conveys gratitude for the alliance and admiration for the noble humanitarian spirit guiding President Wilson's words and actions as the army offers its services.
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Montgom ery County backs Wilson in war effort. Stone attacked
A mass meeting at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Mount Sterling endorses President Wilson and Congress in the war with Germany and denounces Senator Stone. Stone, a Kentucky native born near Richmond in Madison County, is condemned by the attendees, who regret his birthplace claim.
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Congress Asked to Authorize Funds for One Year of War
Washington April 5 Congress was asked to provide immediately 3 502 517 000 to finance the war for one year. The request allocates 2 952 537 933 to the War Department and 175 855 762 for navy and marine forces, plus 292 538 790 for naval needs and 600 000 for the coast guard telegraph system. Bond issues and higher taxes are likely. officials noted banks could absorb up to 2 billion in war bonds.
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