06 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Grand Forks Herald
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
1
The United States declares war on Germany after Wilson signs the joint resolution. The president issues guidelines curbing alien enemies including bans on firearm possession and near government sites, plus restrictions on writing threats and aiding the foe.
Havana bulletin reports President Menocal asking Congress to declare a state of war between Cuba and Germany. The appeal follows global tensions as World War I expands. No further details on congressional response provided.
The military bill approved by the president calls for immediate expansion of the regular army and national guard to 800000 men via draft if needed, plus a 500000 early call and a two year 1200000 man trained force. The navy begins seizing adjacent properties to expand training amid crowding at Newport Norfolk Great Lakes and San Francisco. Funds totaling nearly 3 billion are sought for the first year.
The opening live stock market at the stock yards shows hogs selling around 16 dollars. Prices include a choice heavy hog at 16 dollars while whos and other grades appear at 18 and 2 dollars respectively.
Tokyo reports welcome U.S. entry into World War I as Germany's doom. Japanese papers laud President Wilson's motives and stance. A high official says Japan will aid Allied forces and cooperate with America, noting Pacific submarines' absence lessens U.S. naval needs.
The Senate appropriations committee attached to the general deficiency bill an emergency war fund of 100 million dollars. The money would be owned at the President's discretion, mirroring the 60 million dollar fund granted to McKinley for the Spanish war.
Former Prime Minister Asquith tells Associated Press that unity among English speaking peoples is necessary in the looming conflict. He says the United States and United Kingdom share a chosen path of liberty and humanity, with American strength now joined to Britain’s in a great struggle.
Cherbourg report says the Brazilian steamer Parana was sunk in the night with three crew missing. Rio de Janeiro tension grows as the foreign minister warns the situation is grave and a possible declaration of war against Germany is expected. Brazil may seize German ships in its ports and declare hostilities.
The Wiener Zeitung prints an autographed note from Emperor Charles I of Austria to Minister Von Schenk declaring full confidence and refusing his resignation amid charges over the Vienna Deposit bank case tied to army supply frauds. London reports German air raids on Kent cause no casualties.
The committee overseeing the patriotic morning schedule postpones the event to Tuesday night. The first plan set for Monday was changed as the auditorium had been booked for Monday.
Reports from wartime dispatches indicate Brazil Cuba and other American states may join the conflict after the U S declaration of war. Russia Italy and France seek American aid in financing munitions food transport and credits as military actions continue across Europe. A German spy case in New York ends with a prison sentence and fine.
Washington reports unconfirmed tips of German submarines off the Gulf of Mexico awaiting war with the United States. Neutrals say more than twenty subs may be near Mexican waters with supply bases ashore, linked to schemes discussed by Germany and Mexico through officials including Zubaran in Berlin.
Emergency fund of 190 million dollars was voted by state authorities for use at President Wise's discretion. The measure was approved in a meeting that adjourned with Monday's noon session planned and awaits approval by the Boys.
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