United States Moves Toward War as Congress Debates Action
President Wilson urged Congress to declare war on Germany and mobilize 500000 volunteers with universal military training. He called for allied credits and full naval build up while saying no action against Austria or other Germany allies. The Flood resolution declares a state of belligerency and calls for rapid defense and mobilization.
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Wilson
Congress
Germany
United
United States
Senate
House
House of Representatives
Ita
Sinking of the Aztec Ends American Armed Ship Voyage
The American Steamship Aztec, owned by Oriental Steamship, was torpedoed near Brest by a German submarine. Forty five crew members were aboard, sixteen Americans, with several missing and presumed lost. The vessel sailed from New York March 18 for Havre carrying foodstuffs and general supplies valued at $500000.
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Oriental Steamship Company
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Brest
France
Havre
Truce Arranged Between Villa and Murguia
A truce was arranged between Villa and Murguia as reported by a Chihuahua City fugitive. The German resident of Chihuahua City allegedly urged Villa to halt attacks and unite with Murguia against the United States once war was declared.
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United States
Jaurez
Villa
Murguia
Chihuahua City
Germany
EL Paso
International Bridge
Mexico
Senate Cloture Rule Appears to Limit Delays
The text notes no persistent opposition unless from members favoring broader action than the president’s plan. It mentions a new senate cloture rule to curtail debate if a small faction delays action. The president spoke to a joint session at 8:30 pm and was warmly applauded as galleries filled with listeners.
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Senate
Champ Clark Re-elected Speaker by 217 to 205 Vote
Champ Clark was re-elected speaker of the House of Representatives by a 217 to 205 vote. New members were sworn in and balloting for minor officers began. Republicans pressed for roll calls delaying organization until late afternoon. leaders expected completion by 6 30.
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Washington
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
House
Martin
Senate
Great Lakes Steamer St. Paul Grounded Near Evansville
Evansville Ind April 2 The Steamer St Paul is aground here with 1200 passengers aboard. The passengers are reported to be in no danger.
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Evansville
Ind
St. Paul
Congress Convenes in Momentous War Session
Congress opens amid polarization as pacifists urge peace and patriots press for war. President Wilson plans to declare a state of war with Germany and address a joint session as House and Senate organize. Flags adorn Washington as war spirit grips the capitol.
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Chaplin
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House
Marlin
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Mail Car Weight and Space Testing Begins on Rail Lines
The United States government starts general weighing of mail on all American railroads from March 27 for 36 days. Southern Pacific employees are notified by H. P. Thrall mail traffic manager to compare old and new pay systems based on weight and space, with findings to be submitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission for a fair basis.
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United States
Southern Pacific
H. P. Thrall
Thrall
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Carlin Pioneer Lady Charlies Buckle Dies in San Francisco
Mrs Charlies Buckle a pioneer of Elko county dies after a lingering illness. She moved to Carlin in 1873 and was well loved by the community. Interment is planned tomorrow afternoon at the Cartin home following her arrival from San Francisco for treatment.
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Charlies Buckle
Cartin
Austrian Ambassador to Visit President
Ambassador Penfield plans a Washington trip to confer with President Wilson on the European situation and expects to return in about three months. Consellor Grew will head the United States embassy in Vienna in his absence.
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Penfield
Washington
Wilson
Consellor Grew
United States
Mail pay bases shift from ton mile to car foot mile
The article explains a proposed change in postal pay from weight based ton miles to space based car foot miles. It notes the current administration tests the space method to provide actual data for the commission and that figures will be determined by general weighing.
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