War Proclamation by Wilson Calls for Volunteers and Alien Rules
President Wilson proclaims a state of war with Germany and urges Americans to support the war effort. He calls for volunteers for the army and navy, with a potential selective draft, and enacts strict rules barring alien enemies from government property and detailing their conduct and restrictions.
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Red Cross Urged by Wilson for Unified Relief Effort
President Wilson in a letter to the Washington Red Cross urges unified nationwide relief work. The letter, read at a local fund raising meeting, states relief efforts should be concentrated under one organization to ensure efficiency and international recognition.
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War Mobilization and Global Actions Shadow WWI News
Congress aims to raise 6.75 billion dollars in the first year of the war with 3 billion for loaning to the Allies. news from Paris, London, and Washington on military moves, Latin American solidarity, and diplomatic shifts amid global conflict.
Roosevelt Considers Leading Volunteer Division at Front
Washington observers hailed US war resources as unequaled in world history. The $3.5 billion budget was pitched as a starter as Congress prepared to declare war on Germany. The House backed the war resolution 373 to 50 while orders halted National Guard recruitment and plans were set to deploy guardsmen with dependents. A Boston request for six machine guns was sent to police, and Wilson urged Congress to declare war and mobilize all resources to end the conflict.
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Sweden's Hjertberg Celebrates Birthday Amid Gifts
Sporting Ernie Hjertberg, Sweden's track coach, recently marked a birthday receiving gifts from national organizations totaling over an amount. James McAuley is rejected for a waiver between Pittsburgh and St Louis clubs. The New York Giants defeated Indianapolis 5 to 0. Walter Holhe is praised as a rising star but weak on fouls. Otis Lawry is pegged as faster than Ty Cobb. Jess Willard sends a telegram to President Wilson offering to serve. Harry Hooper signs with Boston amid salary disputes.
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War impacts wireless messages with United States
War conditions prompt Japan to discontinue long distance wireless headlines to and from the United States. Berlin remains calm as U.S. declares war and German businessmen support continued submarine action despite risk.
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Explosion at Eddystone plant kills hundreds workers amid panic
A massive blast at the Eddystone Ammunition plant in Pennsylvania killed at least 200 workers, most under 16, and injured hundreds. A second explosion devastated a shell storage building. 125 bodies removed so far. Police fear sabotage as investigators, with aid from Philadelphia, search for culprits.
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Strikes Barred During War Agreement Reached
The Council of National Defense and its Advisory Commission reach a war time pact to bar strikes and lockouts in the United States. Samuel Gompers pledges organized labor to full and loyal government support in the war with Germany. The understanding aims to spare the U.S. crises seen in Britain and other belligerents.
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German Leader Offers Life Sacrifice for Country
New York Henry Abeles, president of the United Turn Societies of New York, proclaimed readiness to die for the country after leaping from his chair at a banquet and protesting a telegram supporting President Wilson. He urged assignment to any work he could perform.
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Wheat Speculators Quit Patten Quits For Patriotic Reasons
James A Patten announces retirement again citing patriotic motives. He is joined by Arthur Cutten Charles Lewis and other top traders on the Board of Trade as wheat prices surged 10 to 18 cents a bushel in a wild short session.
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British Break Hindenburg Line Beyond Arras Front
British forces press east of Arras breaking the Hindenburg line and routing German garrisons. Vimy Ridge cleared with over 1000 prisoners taken, including 285 officers. Air cover aided artillery as Germans retreat and surrender amid shattered lines.
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French Air Losses Reported in March by Berlin
Berlin says 180 French aircraft were lost in March with 161 shot down and 19 captured. Of the French losses 143 were aeroplanes and 19 balloons. The German tally lists 4% aerophones. The statement notes many fliers killed or captured were Americans.
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Navy call for draftsmen delays shipbuilding efforts
An urgent government appeal seeks qualified draftsmen for navy yards. The Civil Service Commission asks all eligible individuals to communicate with its offices nationwide, regardless of private interests, to address a shortage slowing ship construction.
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Wilson Conserves Energy in War Time Duties Abandoned
President Wilson will abandon many minor tasks to free time for wartime leadership. Secretary Tumulty and aides will refuse requests to see the President except for matters of major importance.
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