German U boats waiting in Gulf for hostilities
Washington reports persistent whispers that German submarines lie in Mexican waters prepared to attack the United States. Officials cite European advices and claim more than twenty underwater craft await action in the Gulf of Mexico, allegedly supplied from Mexican shore bases under arrangements linked to Zimmermann and a Mexican minister.
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Washington
United States
State Department
Fubt
Gulf of Mexico
Zimmermann
Carranza
Zubaran
Aviation Corps Enlistments in Elko and Nearby Towns
Local men including Winslow Bradford Williams Roxette and Charles Arnold left for San Francisco to join Uncle Sam's aviation corps. Chester Reed Leslie Swift Clarence Pittman depart tonight, Fritz Hinckley to follow tomorrow. Reno stores report near full stock of national flags as town salutes patriotism.
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Aviation Corps
Elko
Winslow Bradford
Williams Roxette
Charles Arnold
San Francisco
Uncle Sam
Chester Reed
Leslie Swift
Clarence Pittman
Myers
Fritz Hinckley
Koing
President outlines three elements of national army plan
In a war department statement President cites three parts of the army plan the regular army the national guard and additional forces to be formed by selective draft for men aged 19 to 26 The plan aims to meet the present emergency and broaden war strength while awaiting potential conscription.
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Washington
Congress
War Department
National Guard
National Army
Regular Army
Hhe
Emergency War Fund Approved by Senate
The senate appropriations committee attached a 10 million dollar emergency fund to the deficiency bill for executive use. The measure passed the senate quickly and adjourned until next Monday pending house approval when in session.
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Washington
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
House
Another Squall May Be Expected In County Proceedings
County commissioners opened bids for county and town printing this morning. The Independent bid was the lowest, signaling a potential renewed dispute or controversy. Dark frowns and a tirade of abuse are anticipated as the situation unfolds.
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Independent
President Wilson Proclaims U S Enters War on Germany
President Wilson signs a formal proclamation declaring the state of war between the United States and the German government. The document urges loyalty, compliance with wartime rules, and restrains German nationals in the U S from crime and unauthorized contact with military sites. The proclamation spans about two thousand words.
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Washington
Wilson
Germany
U. S
United States
Congress of
Woodrow Wilson
Cuba May Also Declare War
Havana April 6 President Mendeal asks Congress to declare a state of war with the imperial German government. Campbell the dry farm expert is to lecture on April 16 during court week on scientific farming. Indies will sell membership tages for the Overland Trail club with auto owners paying 3.50 and others 2 for one year memberships. buyers names will be recorded and receipts mailed later.
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Havanna
Mendeal
Cuba
Congress
Campbell
The
Indies
Overland Trail Club
Ninety One Vessels Interned in American Ports
The report lists ninety one ships detained in U.S. and island ports amid wartime measures. Officials document vessel names, owners, flags, tonnage, and home ports while noting seizure of potentially contraband cargo.
German Vessels Seized in American Ports War Moves
News reports detail federal seizure of German merchant ships in U S ports early in the war. Vessels range from the Waterland to the President Grant with total 91 ships across locations such as New York Boston Baltimore San Francisco and Philadelphia. Port officials act under Treasury orders to hold ships for safety while not yet confiscating them.
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Newport News
Arcadia
Baltimore
Rein
Neckar
Bularia
New York
Germany
Boston
New London
Conn
Secretary of the Treasury
Port of Pacific Islands
New York Harbor
Hudson River
Staten Island
Philadelphia
San Francisco
New Orleans
South Port
N. C
Astoria
Ore
Portland
Winslow
Wash
Roanooke
Virginia
Savannah
Charleston
Jacksonville
President Grant
Brazil Threatens War Over Parana Sinking
Three of the crew of the Brazilian steamer Parana are missing after a night sinking by a German submarine. Dispatches from Rio de Janeiro report excitement over the incident and say a Brazilian minister hints that a declaration of war against Germany may be necessary.
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Chebourg
Parana
London
Rio Janeiro
Germany
Six Boys Paroled By School Board
At the Industrial School Board meeting paroles were granted to six boys to take effect June 1. They have been in the institution from six months to two years, leaving twelve boys remaining. The board approved improvements including swimming tanks and cement floor repairs, all on Superintendent Kyle’s recommendation.
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Industrial School Board
Sches
Kyle
Administration seeks army of one million men
Washington April 6. The administration aims to raise one million men with no unit having more than six months of intensive training as the objective of the army bill. A state department statement released last night confirms the plan.
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Washington
State Department
Nevada Names Men for Army Duty List Grows
Adjutant General M J Sullivan announced a state roster of about 1200Nevada men aged 18 to 45 eligible for military service compiled with county clerks and a school census effort. He will soon finalize a list of those aged 18 to 21.
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M. J. Sullivan
Nevada
Carson News
Stae
Bombardment Hits English Coast Reported
German aeroplanes bombarded towns along the Kent coast last night. British authorities did not publish the damage details.
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English
London
Kent
War Resolution Passes as U S Declares War on Germany
The House approved a war resolution after a lengthy debate, and President Wilson signed a proclamation declaring the United States in a state of war with Germany. Vice President Marshall and Speaker Champ Clark signed the measure, with Miss Jeanette Rankin voting against war. Fifty members voted no.
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United States
Germany
House of Representatives
Marshall
Senate
Champ Clark
House
Congress
Pacificiat
Kitchin
Miss Rankin
Almond
Brutts
Brown
Burnett
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Connolly
Cooper
Davidson
Davis
Decke
Dillin
Dominick
Frear
Haugen
Hayes
Oniley
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