Foodstuffs And Arms To Be Rushes To Allies
London reports Kerensky warns Germany it risks entering talks if it dethrones its emperor. In Washington, leaders plan an immediate US loan to the Allies of at least 2 billion dollars, with a possible 5 billion dollar bond issue to fund aid, money, munitions, and foodstuffs.
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London
Kerensky
Petrograd
Russia
M. Kerensky
Germany
The
Commercial Tribune
Washington
United States
Congress
America
Causa
Treasury Department
Federal Reserve Board
Panama Proclaims War Aid to United States Over Germany
President Ramon Wald signs a proclamation committing Panama to assist the United States in defending the canal and declares a state of war with Germany. Germans in Panama may be interned. exequaturs of German consuls are canceled as Panama aligns with U S action.
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Panama
Republic of Panama
Ramon Wald
United States
Canal
Germany
National Assembly
Valdez
Wilson
United States Congress
German Empire
Cuba and Germany Go To War Aboard Havana Harbor
Cuba declares war on Germany after Congress passes a joint resolution signed by President Menocal. Four German ships interned in Havana Harbor are seized. crews removed and vessels damaged as authorities move to fortifications.
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Havana
Lace
Port
Paine
Eusebio Azipiazu
Bavaria
Graaffes
Cabanas Fortress
Adel«heid
Kidonia
Olivant
Weather Summary With Temperatures Across Multiple Cities
Ohio and Indiana expect rain or snow Sunday with clearing and cooling Monday. Kentucky and West Virginia see rain then colder conditions, while Tennessee reports showers clearing later. Notable highs include Seattle 56 and San Francisco 58, with Cincinnati recording April 7 1917 weather data showing highs near 68 and lows around 50 in recent observations.
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Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Tennessee
Montreal
Walla Walla
Sal
Jacksonville
Seattle
Malionpass
Portland
Omaha
San Francisco
Lakes City
Winnipeg
Calgary
Phoenix
Kamloops
Cincinnati
N.E
Emperor William orders reform of Prussian elections after peace
Amsterdam April 7 Emperor William directed Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg to draft proposals for reforming Prussian electoral law to take effect after peace. The message also signals a reform of the Prussian Diet upper chamber and urges shaping political life for wider co operation of all Germans.
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William
von Bethmann-Holwez
Berlin
Ministry of State
Prussia
Empire
Red Cross Appeals for War Donations Nationwide
Washington April 7 appeals went broadcast nationwide to fund the Red Cross relief for wounded American soldiers and sailors. President Wilson Secretary Daniels and Secretary Baker spoke urging Congress to aid, stressing sacrifice and duty to support democracy and relieve suffering.
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Washington
Nation Today
Red Cross
Wilson
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Baker
Congress
America
Abe Lincoln
William McKinley
Woodrow Wilson
White House
German Flag Floats in Arkansas Despite War Orders
George Hubman of College O ville hanged a German flag over his home last night and the flag remained. Colonel C. D. James of the First Arkansas Infantry revoked a Governor order to remove it, saying the regiment answered to General Pershing. The U S Marshal refused to act, citing no official war proclamation.
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George Hubman
College O @ ville
Here
C. D. James
First
Arkansas Infantry
James
Pershing
United States
Wilson
Coal rate increases approved by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized increases of fifteen cents per ton on bituminous coal from mines in Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky Ohio Tennessee and other states to Lake Erie ports for transshipment. The changes sought by the Eastern railroads in line with their general freight rate hikes become effective April 15.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Ohio
Tennessee
Lake Erie
Eastern
Interstate Commerce Commission
U S Officials Explain Alien Status From Enemy Nations
The Department of Naturalization issues guidance on declarations of intention by natives of belligerent countries. A declaration of intention does not confer citizenship. it is a preliminary to a petition for naturalization, with rare state exceptions. (Continued on Fourth Page.)
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United States
Department of Naturalization
United States Court
Marriage Licenses Break All Records At War Outbreak
Chicago April 7 all records for marriage licenses issued in one day were broken as 480 licenses were issued before the bureau closed at noon. The previous record was 367. Some women applicants urged marriage for wartime security and one man planned to enlist after the ceremony. Fifteen extra clerks and a telephone operator were used to handle the demand.
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Chicago
New York Marriage Licenses Break Records
New York reports record marriage licenses during Easter and Passover with war calls influencing. In Manhattan Borough about 400 certificates issued and clerks performed roughly ninety marriages.
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New York
Manhattan
Bureau
British War Chief Praises American Troops in War
London April 7 General William Robertson chief of staff of the British army praised American soldiers calling them splendid fellows and excellent troops in a short time He warned battles are won by fighting not morale stressing welcome for U S entry into the war for freedom
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London
Ankee
William Robertson
Eral Robertson
America
People of the United Creates
NorwegIan steamer Camilla sunk with two lives lost
A Reuter dispatch from Copenhagen reports the Norwegian steamer Camilla carrying corn for the Belgian Relief Commission was sunk without warning off an unspecified location. Two crew members are confirmed dead.
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London
Camilla
Reuter
Copenhagen
Quaker Group Backing Wilson War aims
Twenty three members of the Society of Friends released a statement outlining Quakers' plan to support America’s war effort. They reject military power as contrary to God’s spirit but reaffirm unwavering support for the government and a role for peace lovers in various nonhostile capacities.
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New York
Society of Friends
Altho
Jesus
America
Wilson
Congress
German plot uncovered as munitions found near Nogales border
A box car in Nogales Sonora contained forty rifles and 14000 rounds of ammo, revealing a German-backed plan to raid Nogales Sonora and Nogales Arizona. Fourteen Mexicans arrested, one allegedly confessed funding by California Germans. Carranza officials linked German agents to broader border assault schemes.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Nogales
Ariz
Sonora
Carranza
California
Carraunza
Miller
House of Representatives
Villa
Lansing Urges Russia to Bar German Plots for Unity
In a special appeal Secretary Lansing urges the Russian government to ensure internal concord to prevent German intrigue from undermining the war effort. He notes the April 6 declaration of war and urges Russia to unite against autocracy to help democracy prevail.
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Lansing
Russia
The
Commercial Tribune
Washington
United States
Germany
State Department
David R. Francis
Petro
Mexican Troops Reach International Border
Laredo Texas April 7 Reports that Mexican troops were moving toward the International border sparked concern as the situation near the border intensified with reports of troop movements and potential cross border activity.
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The
Commercial Tribune
Laredo, Tex
German-Linked Arrests Highlight East Eleventh Street Raid
Police seized eight rifles and six handguns with ammunition maps and compasses in a rooming house raid in New York. Federal agents detained retired German Army Lt Bielkowsky aged 79 amid reports he acted as a German staff agent. A prohibited zone near the Navy Yard was mapped for removal of residents.
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New York
East Eleventh Street
United States
Arthur E. Bielkowsky
Bielkowsky
J. H. Wilkins
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Marshal Power
Henry D. Hotchkiss
New York State Supreme Court
Central News reports semi official info from London
The Central News says it is semi officially informed that details are not yet confirmed. The dispatch hints at forthcoming statements possibly affecting the situation but provides no concrete particulars at this time.
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London
The
Central News
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France
Spain
Alfredo Baténcourt
Jose M. Cortinia
Republic of
Republic
Amsterdam
Arkansas
Little Rock, Ark
Gee
Commission
U. S
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U.S
Guldren
Mario G. Menocal
Betlow
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Mario, Jr
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