Defense Council Sets Stage For Rapid War Measures
Washington April 4. War plans for Germany attack were advanced by the administration and await a war resolution in congress. President Wilson and the defense council outlined enlistment, a national army, selective service, tax raises, and broad commercialization control to mobilize resources and defeat Germany.
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Roosevelt Delivers Short Address After Visit to White House
Colonel Roosevelt stopped in Washington on a visit from Florida to congratulate President Wilson on his congressional address. He learned Wilson was at his offices, left a card, and departed without meeting him. In the railroad station crowd, Roosevelt dictated a brief statement.
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American steamer Aztec sunk by submarine near Brest
The American steamer Aztec was torpedoed at night near an island off Brest. Some crew members were rescued and brought to Brest. others are missing with little hope for recovery as a heavy sea raged. Ambassador William Graves Sharp learned of the attack this afternoon and will send representatives to Brest to take survivor depositions.
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Brest
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State Department
Aztec torpedoing survivors reported in Paris cables
Ambassador Sharp cabled that Captain O'Brien and Lieutenant Gresham from the Aztec arrived in Paris with word of details to follow. French dispatches suggest most of the crew were saved and 11 sailors unaccounted for while the torpedo attack occurred at night with no warning.
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Government to Acquire Boston Wool Stock
Boston April 4 The Boston Wool Trade Association voted to reserve the citys entire raw wool supply for government use. Members will supply an inventory to a committee, no buying or selling will occur until the government issues further notice. Copies go to the president secretaries of war and the navy and to defense council and wool trade reps in Philadelphia Chicago St Louis and Salt Lake.
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Taft Warns Mexico Threatens U S At Dinner
Former President Taft in New York denounces Mexico as an international nuisance and calls General Carranza not the most reliable individual while warning any nation would attack the United States through Mexico during a dinner in his honor.
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Wheat and grain prices edge higher in May and July futures
Minneapolis markets report Wheat May opening at 1.95 with a high of 1.98 and close at 1.98. July runs 1.884 opening with high 1.91 and low 1.88, close 1.91. Cash wheat prices list No 1 hard 2.13 to arrive 2.042 No 2 northern 2.02 2.06 No 3 wheat 1.92 2.01 No 2 durum 2.02 2.12 No 2 hard Montana 2.04 2.06 Corn No 3 yellow 1.20 1.25 Oats No 3 white 63 64 Flax 2.93 3.00.
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Chicago live stock market report notes mixed cattle gains
Chicago live stock receipts total 4000 cattle and 6000 sheep. Market firmness with cattle steady to strong and calves down modestly. Native beeves priced from 9.10 to 12.95, stockers 7.00 to 9.80, cows and heifers 5.60 to 10.78, calves 9.25 to 13.75. lambs 10.20 to 12.85, ewes 9.12 to 12.30, lambs 11.74 to 15.24.
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Omaha Livestock Market Report April 3
Livestock receipts at Omaha total about 12 000 for horses and cattle 5000 sheep 7400. Market remains steady. Heavy cattle priced around 14.40 to 14.80 with bulk sales near 14.50. Native steers 9.40 to 12.50, cows and heifers 7.50 to 10.60, stockers and feeders 6.50 to 10.25, yearlings 11.50 to 13.50, wethers 10.50 to 12.40 and lambs 11 to 15.25.
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Elaborate Easter Party for 100 Children with Live Farm Decor
A New York Tribune inspired plan describes a large Easter party hosted at a country house for 100 children. Real animals including goats hens ducks and canaries mix with toy figures while five decorated tables serve themed treats and candy eggs. Supper features creamed chicken and ices followed by dancing and prize distribution.
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Resurrection morning garden poem
Edith looks at thee then walks through Gethsemane and kneels at the empty tomb. The garden blooms around the stone as celestial flowers rise. Bells ring in joy as faith pictures the risen Lord and triumph over death.
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First to see the risen Saviour, says Spurgeon
The quotation argues that a woman, first in transgression, should also be first in justification and in witnessing Christ. It uses garden imagery to compare Eve and the heavenly garden, asserting that she should be first to see the one who brings everlasting life.
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Candy For Easter Hampers With Purple Ribbon
A description of Easter candy hampers sent in small wicker baskets tied with purple ribbon. Simple versions include a single fly, while fancier versions feature satin eggs in many colors, many hand painted and some with a raised gilt monogram.
Angels and the Resurrection Promise by Phillips Brooke
The poem speaks of angels sent to earth bearing Christmas joy and Easter triumph. It recalls Mary and the Nativity, narrates the garden trial, and portrays angels comforting Jesus and guiding faithful followers toward life beyond the tomb. It concludes with a plea for divine guardianship until resurrection.
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