President Wilson to Address Congress on War Declaration
Congress opens in session with heavy debate over U S entry into war with Germany. President Wilson is expected to deliver a war address urging a state of war or armed conflict as pacifists and pro war factions press Congress amid large troop of protesters and telegrams from across the nation.
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Senator Lodge in Corridor Fight Over War Veto Vote
In the Capitol corridor Senator Lodge of Massachusetts knocked down Alexander Bannwart of Dorchester after Bannwart and pacifists urged Lodge to veto a war declaration. Lodge defended supporting the President if asked. Bannwart and associates were detained by Capitol police.
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New Army Ration Replaces Old Bull Beef in Britain
London April 2 a new army ration to replace the familiar bull beef has been issued to a large section of the home armies in Great Britain. It is officially named beef brown and resembles pressed beef. A sausage ration has proven successful in another section and orders now call for more Canadian fish and home grown rabbits to replace imported cold storage beef.
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No Lives Lost When Excursion Steamer Grounds
Evansville Indiana April 2 No lives were lost when the steamer St Paul carrying about 1700 people went aground last midnight on the Ohio river three miles below Evansville The vessel was floated early today on its return from Henderson Kentucky after its first excursion of the season a gale struck it during the return trip
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Resolution Declares State of War With Germany
The resolution states that Imperial German actions amount to war against the United States and that Congress formally declares a state of belligerency. It authorizes the President to defend the country and mobilize all resources to wage war until a successful termination.
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Archdeacon Hardin Jeanette Rankin Here Tuesday
Archdeacon William H. Hardin of Charlotte will preach at St. Marys Episcopal church Tuesday at 8 o clock following a vestry meeting. A Wednesday service will include Holy Communion. In Washington Montana’s Jeanette Rankin, the first woman in Congress, took her seat amid cheering and suffragist ceremonies.
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Prices of living in Siberia lower than in Russia
Petrograd reports food prices soaring in major cities while Eastern Siberia towns show prices never so low. Reports note huge stockpiles of food lying unsold and in some Siberia market towns the best meat costs about one cant a pound.
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Shop Girls And Clerks Are Railway Conductors
London reports 2,500 women conductors on street cars and omnibuses with nearly half from domestic service and about a quarter from shop clerks or office work. A new wave of 150 women conductors is being employed weekly.
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Fraternalism Lecture Scheduled in Richmond Tonight
Dr. Henry Wise Beville of Richmond Va lecturing on The Triumph of Fratern alism this evening at 7 45 at the Knights of Pythias hall Sherrod building East Commerce street All fraternal order members in the city are invited to attend as the talk is said to interest all help preserve fraternal ties.
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Goeben Scrapped Recommended by Naval Engineers
Dispatches from Constantinople report German naval engineers assessing the battle cruiser Goeben recommend scrapping her to restore seaworthiness. The report was filed from Geneva on April 2 by the Associated Press.
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England Has More Dogs Than Other Nations
An unofficial AP estimate from London on April 2 shows Great Britain leading in domestic dogs with about 4.0 million. France reports roughly 2.8 million dogs and Germany about 1.1 million.
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Wheat rises as late rains fail in est and southwest
Chicago April 2 reports failure of rains in the east and southwest sparking active wheat buying. Opening prices held near Saturday’s finish and moved up about 1 to 2. Each note indicates gains as market moves higher on weather concerns.
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Kurfees Cinder Deflector Co Chartered In Durham
The Kurfees Cinder Deflector company of Durham with a capital of 125000 was chartered today by the Secretary of State. It plans to deal in patented devices and merchandise.
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Cotton futures open steady as May climbs to 18.95
In New York on April 2 cotton futures held steady at the open and firmed after covering. May futures rose to 18.95 and October to 17.78 amid political jitters and scattered fluctuations. July at 18.55, December 17.74, January 37.70.
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Americans Honored Today by French People
Solemn memorial services were held at the American church of the Holy Trinity for James R. McConnell of Carthage North Carolina and Henry E. M. Suckley of Rhinebeck North Carolina. McConnell served in the Franco American aviation corps and Suckley led the Second American ambulance at Saloniki. The church drew Americans serving France and residents, with Ambassador William G. Sharpe, Paul Rockwell, aviators, and officers of the American military mission present. McConnell's body to be buried in the devastated zone of the German retreat.
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Invitations Issued for Post D Banquet in High Point
Invitations were issued today for an informal banquet by Post D Travelers Protective association. The event honors national president Dan W. Sale and will be held at the Elwood hotel on Tuesday evening April 10 at 8 o’clock. A large attendance from nearby posts is expected along with local Post D members.
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Four-Flushing Remark from Henry A Wise Wood
Washington reports the Administration vents criticism over preparedness as Henry A Wise Wood urges removing Secretary Baker and Secretary Daniels at a New York Aero Club dinner. Tumulty calls Wood a four flusher, accusing such extremists of doing harm in a crisis.
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Alcohol convictions in Britain fall in 1916 totals
London reports continued decline in drunkenness convictions. Forty large cities show 63,000 men convicted in 1916 down from 87,4500 the prior year, and 24,000 women convicted in 1916 down from 36,000 in 1915.
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Allies Knock at Doors of St Quentin in World War I Record
British and French forces press toward St Quentin cutting two rail lines, forcing reliance on night supply and diminishing the town’s base value. Northward advances over a 30 mile front show rapid progress with limited combat, while Lille to Laon looks doomed and rumors swirl of German plans elsewhere.
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More Troops Taken Into Service In Federal Police Roles
Washington reports the war department has called into federal service for police purposes elements of the National Guard. The Second West Virginia Infantry, the Fourth Virginia Infantry, and Battery D of Virginia’s field artillery are listed. London notes Woolwich borough population around 140,000, up sharply since the war began.
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