Wilson Signs War Bill Declares US at War with Germany
President Wilson signed Congress's war resolution declaring a state of war with Germany after 373 to 50 House vote. Speaker Clark and Vice President Marshall signed. national mobilization plans activated. Republican and Democrat votes split with 50 opposing. Jeanette Rankin noted among lawmakers.
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Wilson
Congress
United States
Germany
Clark
House
Marshall
Senate
White House
Olson
House Aew
War Proclaimed by President Wilson in Call to Arms
The proclamation cites sections of the revised statutes allowing the arrest and removal of alien enemies aged fourteen and older within the United States during declared war or invasions. It authorizes the President to direct conduct toward such aliens and regulate residence and security, including removal where necessary.
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Wilson
United States
Weather Summary for Harrisburg and Eastern Pennsylvania
Weather update shows fair and slightly colder for Harrisburg tonight with low around 34. Eastern Pennsylvania faces possible rain or snow in the north tonight with colder conditions, followed by fair Saturday. Rivers remain mostly steady with the Juniata rising this afternoon then falling tonight. Stage around 7.8 feet for Harrisburg Saturday morning. Moon full, sunrise 6 38 a m. Temperature 8 a m.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
West Ranch
Juniata
Efforts to Capture World Export Trade Highlighted
Robert H. Patchin of the National Foreign Trade council will address a Harrisburg Chamber luncheon on foreign trade. The council aims to dominate global exports, led by chairman James A. Ferrer of United States Steel. Harrisburg representatives attended New Orleans 1916 and Pittsburgh 1917 meetings.
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Robert H. Patchin
National Foreign Trade Council of
New York City
Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce
Harrisburg Club
National Foreign Trade Council
United States
James A. Ferrer
United States Steel Corporation
New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Patchin
Edward M. Hurley
Federal Trade Commission
Hurley
E World
Federal Ships Seized in New York Harbor Action
Federal agents seized 27 German ships in New York harbor totaling over 275000 tons, moved 1500 crew to Ellis Island under guard, and Navy experts to inspect vessels for damage. Treasury orders directed port officers. no confiscation announced. vessels held for safety while policy under review.
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Hamburg
Allemania
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League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Associated Press
New York Harbor
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Matador
Ellis Island
Navy
Germany
Secretary of the Treasury
Gov
U S Warned Of Likely U Boat Base In Gulf War
Reports from Europe reinforce claims German submarines may be in Mexican waters awaiting US entry into war with Germany. Neutrals tied to Berlin say more than twenty subs could be in the region, supplied from Mexican shores amid war tensions. Also, Murrell Dobbins, 74, Philadelphia Board of Education member, dies. tradesman by background.
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Gulf OF Mexico
Associated Press
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Europe
Mexican
Atlantic
Gulf
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Zubaran
Berlin
Philadelphia
Murrell Dobbins
Philadelhia Board of Education
Gerard Says Germans Will Get News in Slices
Former ambassador Gerard warned that if Germany learns of any war action the people will receive information in selective slices. He spoke at a Chestnut Street Hall rally and then departed to New York, accompanied by Vance C. McCormick.
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Gerard
Harrisburg
Chestnut Street Hall
New York
Pennsylvania Station
Vance C. McCormick
Government Seeks High Class Commercial Men
The government will hold civil service exams on April 25 to recruit high class commercial attaches for U S embassies and legations in South America and the Far East. Applicants with proper qualifications may earn up to 5000 dollars annually and will hold diplomatic standing with their assigned embassy or legation.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
South America
Far East
State Department
First Call to Be for 500000 Men Between 19 and 25
Washington April 6 government plans to raise a war army of a million within a year and two million within two years were disclosed after the war resolution passed the House. A general staff prepared bill, approved by the President, calls for immediate filling of regular army and National Guard to war strength.
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Washington
General Staff
Congress
Regular Army
National Guard
Wilson
War Department
Congress approves hundred million emergency war fund
Washington reports that the Senate Appropriations Committee attached a $100,000,000 emergency war fund to the general deficiency bill. The fund, for national security and defense, is available immediately and remains through December 31, 1917, to be expended at the President's discretion, mirroring earlier Spanish war financing.
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Associated Press
Washington
McKinley
Senate Appropriations Committee
Appropriations
Department of Justice
European War Wound Treatment Adopted at Hospital
The Carroll Dakin antiseptic wound method will be installed at Herrisburg hospital when the ordered apparatus arrives. A staff physician traveled to Pittsburg to learn the latest applications. The method is widely used on European battlefields and relies on a constant flow of antiseptic solution. A Rockefeller Institute appropriation supported its installation.
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Carroll Dakin
Herrisburg
Pittsburg
Europe
Rockefeller Institute of New York
Victory and War Rally in Harrisburg as U S Enters War
James W. Gerard, former ambassador to Berlin, addressed nearly 3,000 in Harrisburg praising democracy and aligning the United States with free nations. He argued Germany sought war to cover expenses and foster hatred of America, while President Wilson struggled to keep the country out of the conflict.
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Germany
Europe
America
United States
Philadelphia
United State
Gregory
Department of Justice
Beidleman Bill Signed To Fill Harrisburg Vacancies
Harrisburg governor Brumbaugh signed the Beidleman bill allowing third class cities to fill vacancies within thirty days. In Harrisburg, the council must replace the late Commissioner Harry Bowman, or the county courts take over. The measure saves about $6,000 in election costs and Charles A. Miller is favored for the seat.
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Brumbaugh
City Council of
Harry Bowman
Council
Charles A. Miller
Bowman
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