United States Moves Toward War With Germany
The AP reports Congress pushing for a war resolution within 24 hours declaring a state of war with Germany. The House and Senate rush debate, with leadership predicting rapid passage and actions to wage aggressive hostilities once authority is granted. Germany’s reply to the note cites treaty limits and German rights.
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United States
Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Senator Lodge
Senate
House
Quaint old Jamestown house gutted by early fire
The brick residence of Mrs. G C W Venable in Jamestown was destroyed by fire discovered at 9 30 this morning. Neighbors and travelers helped move furniture before flames spread, with an insurance payout of 2000 and the structure valued well above that. The old colonial building, tied to local Masonic history, was declared unrecoverable though walls stood. origin suspected a defective flue.
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GC. W. Venable
Jamestown
Masonic Lodge
United States
High Pint Fire Department
Two Dollar Wheat Becomes Actuality At Opening Of Board
Chicago April 4. Two dollar wheat is an actuality as bread making grain for next month deliveries sells at 2.00 a bushel at the board of trade. It marks the highest price ever paid on a normal market.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Senate Galleries Barred to Inquisitive Visitors
Washington April 4 the senate galleries were barred to visitors except those with special reserve cards from senators by order of the rules committee. No reason given but believed linked to Monday's demonstration when the Vice President threatened to clear them.
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Washington
Senate
Rules Committee
Richmond architect badly hurt in runaway horses
H. J. Burnham of Richmond Virginia suffered a broken shoulder and head wounds when two horses he was driving panicked after a trace broke on North Main Street. He freed himself during the dash, was treated by doctors, and left by the 9 30 train for Richmond.
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H. J. Burnham
Richmond
North Main Street
J. H. Adams
Mr. Barnham
Negroes Will Fight For Country In The War
Charlotte April 4. In case of a call by the president for volunteers C Lt. 5. Taylor a negro of this city who organized and commanded the negro regiment of North Carolina during the Spanish American war will offer his services and organize a regiment. He stated his people are loyal and will be prompt to answer the call. Other negro leaders have expressed themselves as willing to take up arms.
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Charlotte
Taylor
North Carolina
Anti-saloon forces celebrate new saloon bans vote
Anti-saloon forces express satisfaction at election results that closed about 400 saloons in Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota. Springfield Madison and Duluth voted to ban the saloon, signaling a major political shift in these states.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Springfield
Illinois
Madison
Duluth
President Allows Noncompetitive Openings For War Clerks
Washington April 4 President Wilson authorized the civil service to fill vacancies for which no suitable eligible exists with persons who have been subjected to only noncompetitive tests in anticipation of a vast war demand for additional clerks and employees.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Civil Service
Production of Gold in the Transvaal
London April 4 The Transvaal Chamber of Mines reports a record gold output of 39,484,934 pounds sterling. Higher costs lowered profits from 12,186,100 to 11,881,294 pounds sterling as mining became less profitable in wartime due to the fixed gold price and rising costs of other commodities.
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London
Transvaal
German Policy Now Pays Price Says Tageblatt
Berlin notes that President Wilson's message is not surprising but questions US public view. Tageblatt argues German policy now pays the penalty for not securing a Bryan style treaty with the United States, unlike Britain and others. It suggests a commission might be used to resolve major issues before breaking relations, a process that could take about a year.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Wilson
The
Tageblatt
United States
Great Britain
School Exercises Begin Tonight at Spring Commencement
The first entertainment by the primary and intermediate grades opens tonight at 8. Tomorrow night features The Courtship of Miles Standish. Friday begins at 10 with a morning commencement and ends with A Southern Cinderella. Dr. W A Harper of Elon College will speak Friday morning and the public is invited.
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Springfield
Miles Standish
W. A. Harper
Elon College
Man Injured in Accident Resting Comfortably
J A Mason traveling representative of the Charlotte Observer was injured in an automobile accident on the Thomasville road yesterday afternoon and is resting easily at the hospital today. He sought care to aid recovery from soreness rather than delay treatment.
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J. A. Mason
Charlotte Observer
Thomasville Road
Southern Cattlemen Open Fifth Annual Convention in Atlanta
Cattlemen and farmers from across the south gather in Atlanta for the fifth annual convention of the Southern Association. Governor Brough of Arkansas arrives with a large delegation and is slated to speak today.
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Associated Press
Atlanta, Ga
South
The
Southern Association
Brough
Arkansas
Cotton futures open with mixed first prices
New York April 4 Realizing caused some irregularity at the opening of cotton today first prices being 3 points higher to 2 points lower Prices made new high ground before the end of the first hour with May selling at 19 77 and Oct at 18 52 or about 14 to 23 points not higher Cotton futures opened steady May 19 59 July 19 26 Oct 18 36 Dec 18 44
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New York
Grain and provision prices hit new records in Chicago
Grain and provision prices rose to fresh highs in Chicago trading. Wheat opened with erratic quotes and small gains before continuing to advance with May at 2.00 and July around 1.69, amid fluctuations and a general uptrend.
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Chicago
American Steamers Finland and St. Paul Reach English Ports
Word arrived that the American steamers Finland and St. Paul, both armed, reached English ports after leaving an American port on March 24.
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New York
Finland
St. Paul
First Step Toward Library Taken by City Council
A city council regular meeting heard a delegation urge substantial funding for a public library. The group secured a North Main Street lot and a board of trustees was appointed, including J. W. Harris, J. Elwood Cox, J. J. Farriss, B. L. Davis, C. C Barnhart, and Dr. Dred Peacock.
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Womans
Cish
North Main Street
First Baptist Church
J. W. Harris
J. Elwood Cox
J. J. Farriss
L. Davis
C. C Barnhart
Dred Peacock
Paris Actions Near St Quentin and Somme Fronts
French patrols reached the southwest outskirts of St Quentin and fought south of the Aislette. The war office reports continued gains east and west of the Somme as fighting persists.
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Paris
St. Quentin
War Office
Aislette
Somme
Baptist Revival at West End Grows in Attendance
Revival services at West End Baptist Church led by Rev. James A. Clarke attract larger crowds each night. The 7:30 pm singing and 8 pm sermon draw city workers and residents to hear themes from Judges 5 23 and the preacher’s direct message.
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James A. Clarke
First Baptist Church
War Resolution Debate in Senate Promises Bipartisan Support
Washington reports the war resolution seen as likely to pass before adjournment with Democrats and Republicans pledging non-partisan support while some senators like Vardaman and Stone oppose but back full war backing. Debates focus on suspending partisan politics and pressuring action this evening.
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Stone
LaFollette
Norris
House
Senate
Hitchcock
Stome
Lodge
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Mississippi
Banquet Plans for Travelers’ Protective Association
The annual Post D Travelers’ Protective Association banquet will be held next Tuesday evening at eleven o clock at the Elwood hotel. National president Dan W. Sale of Lynchburg Va will attend and speak. Broyles of Atlanta may attend and speak. Hood’s orchestra and a quartet will provide music. Over 150 guests are expected with more than 125 acceptances filed.
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Travelers’ Protective Association
Oelock
Elwood Hotel
Dan W. Sale
Lynchburg
Broyles
Atlanta
Hood
Entente Glad That U S Enters War
London reports Andrew Bonar Law says Britain will note Wilson speech only after American congress discusses it. Paris rejoices over entry of American democracy into the conflict. Official French response awaits the chamber of deputies’ decision.
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Paris
Ribots
Wilson
France
Chamber of Deputies
American Congress
Steamer Sinks Submarine in Running Sea Fight
St Johns N B April 4 Officers of a British steamer reported the sinking of a German submarine after a running sea fight about 90 miles off Queenstown Ireland. The merchantman scored a direct hit and the submarine with all hands went to the bottom. The steamer sustained slight shell damage.
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St. Johns
N. B
Queenstown
Ireland
Whitlock Reaches Berne Worn and Weary After Strain
Brand Whitlock the American minister to Belgium arrived in Berne on April 3 looking worn and weary. He said he felt melancholy and fatigued from the tremendous strain of his recent work, especially the heavy burden carried of late.
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Berne
Switzerland
Paris
Brand Whitlock
Belgium
Fire Destroys Monroe Block in $160,000 Blaze
A fire in Monroe New York on April 4 destroyed a block of stores causing about 160000 dollars in damage and partial insurance coverage.
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Monroe
N. Y
Weather outlook with clouds and rain in west
Increasing cloudiness and warmer tonight with probable rain in the far west. Thursday brings rain with fresh east winds across the area.
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