Senate approves war declaration after tense session
The Senate passed a resolution declaring a state of war between the United States and Germany just after 11 PM following a day of extended debate. Six senators opposed. House action anticipated next morning as leaders expected swift approval.
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Capitol Hotel at Frankfort Burns
The Capitol Hotel, Frankfort’s largest and most modern hotel, was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon around two. The building had long served as a popular stop for Kentucky registrars, with many guests leaving only the clothes they wore.
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Armored Ship Aztec Sunk Near Brest With Losses
The American steamship Aztec was torpedoed by a German submarine near Brest, France, on a patrol night. Eleven crew members likely lost, with seventeen American and twelve sailors saved aboard the armed guard vessel Attive under Lieut. Gresham. cargo valued at over 500000. The sinking marks the first U S merchant vessel casualty in German submarine warfare.
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Germany Not To Have Definite Plans For Large Army
Berlin government reports that Germany will not declare war and that the War Department is ready. The attitude toward a large army remains unsettled as officials address military posture and potential actions.
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England Jubilant Army of Half Million in Wilson Address
Berlin and London report President Wilson’s war message warmly received. Germany maintains stance against US war entry and continues submarine actions. In Washington, plans to raise 600000 men under universal service face Congress, aiming for a 1200000 total army, with debates on draft vs voluntary enlistment and National Guard roles.
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Turkey man lays six hogs in bizarre day prank
In Pranklin Kentucky on a Saturday, a man reportedly tied or placed six hogs in a unusual display at the home of Mrs. Wi Dh. Meailor of the county. The article fragment notes the hogs and a few nearby details but is damaged and unclear in places.
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Company H Gets Orders to Move
A New York World report from April 3 quotes a Copenhagen dispatch on the Russian provisional government probe into a plot involving German support to quell a revolt. It alleges payments to officers at Miltau and Kuropatkin and notes the Riga governor allegedly sent funds to Petrograd while Riga was not evacuated and a German official committed suicide upon learning Riga would remain.
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Destination Unknown Kentucky Move By Company H
Confidential dispatch states Company H of the Third Kentucky Infantry, based in Hartford from Ohio county, will depart today via M H and EB railroad for undisclosed points in Kentucky. Recruits enlistments continue as Civilian Examiner A B Riley vets applicants. a full-strength roster is anticipated with a list to appear elsewhere.
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Noted Law Suits Off Court Docket
By agreement of all parties, five of the noted possum hunter cases in the Ohio Circuit Court were dismissed or settled. The actions stem from raids by women involved in the so called possum hunters conflict, dating back three years, with bitterness in the county. Settlements include Brown vs Claude Allen, Maddox vs Evan Davenport, Ighehourt vs FM Allen, Heflin vs P M Allen, and Barnes vs Claude Allen, et al. A related federal case E H Goodall vs M Allen et al was also dismissed or settled. The docket clearance ends a dispute that would have consumed court time and echoed remembered days of years past.
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More Than 200 Villa Sympathizers Hanged in Chihuahua City
Refugees report that over 200 followers of Villa were executed in Chihuahua City by order of General Marquez. The killings occurred after a recent battle, with at least fifty hanged on a single bridge and others in the cathedral square. Refugees say two generals were among the victims and bodies were not allowed to be buried.
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Former German consul has no place to go
Dr. Frans K. Zitelmann former German consul at Manila arrived in San Francisco from Honolulu tone of uncertainty over his future. He hoped to stay under Swiss consulate protection until the German ambassador expelled from China arrived. He had sought safe passage through Japan and Russia but was denied landings and now contemplates remaining in San Francisco or finding a new route to Germany.
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Electrically Charged Man Causes Suits in Knox Mine
Vincennes Ind April 3 Louk Tucker driver for Knox Coal Company in the mine near Bickpell Med and 15000 damages suit in Knox Chreait Court against his new employers Tucker was kicked by a millie which made him shake and reel in the incident detailing the industrial mishap and legal action.
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