United States Declares War on Germany in World Challenge
President Wilson signs the war declaration with Congress and proclaims U S entry against Germany. Naval militia called to colors as allied fleets reposition, emergency fund of 100 million dollars requested by Senate. Speaker Clark and the Vice President sign. funds await House approval.
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United States Declares War on Germany
Washington reports President Wilson signs war resolution after House approval by a 373 to 50 vote, ending debate after seventeen hours. Speaker Clark and Vice President Marshall to sign, with Jeannette Rankin voting against. Congress adjourns until Monday.
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Seizure of German Ships in New York Harbour
New York on April 6 reports the seizure of 27 German vessels totaling over 275000 tons gross from the Vaterland to the bark Matador completed today. Fifteen hundred men and officers were moved under guard to the Ellis Island immigration station for transfer. Navy experts will inspect the ships to assess damage alleged to have been caused by their crews.
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Negro Held on Treason Charge in Tennessee
Nashville reports Andrew J. Armstrong, a black resident of Columbia Tennessee, is in custody on rebellion and treason charges. The accused allegedly said he would fight for Germany in case of war, but he repented and said the remark was not meant. His hearing is scheduled for the afternoon. Armstrong is said to belong to all local negro lodges.
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Trinity College withdraws from athletic engagements
Durham April 6 authorities at Trinity College asked all institutions tied to its athletic schedule to cancel engagements due to the crisis with Germany.
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Parana Sunk Off Cherbourg. Three Crew Missing
The Brazilian steamer Parana of 4,461 tons was sunk near Cherbourg in the night. Three crew members are missing. The Parana, owned in Rio de Janeiro, was part of the Brazilian fleet.
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Anti German fervor grows in Brazil after ship sinking
London reports intense anti German excitement in Rio de Janeiro following the sinking of the Brazilian steamer Parana. Brazil’s foreign minister calls the situation grave and hints a possible war declaration. Dispatch says Brazil may seize German ships and proclaim a state of war.
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Brazil
Negro unrest alleged in south as federal agents probe plot
Birmingham April 6. Federal authorities say they arrested a white man and a negro and have evidence of a nationwide plot by agents of a foreign government to incite southern blacks to rise against the United States. Posing as Bible salesmen and ministers they urged migration to Mexico with a train promised for April 15.
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Banks Across City Closed on Easter Monday
The banks will be closed next Monday in observance of Easter Monday per the usual custom. Depositors are advised to take note of the closure.
Florida Bankers' Meeting Opens in St Augustine
In St Augustine Florida April 6 leaders in business and finance gathered for the Florida Bankers association annual convention. The two day sessions cover a wide range of important problems facing business and banking in the south.
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Dirty Windows in London Report Highlights Heights Risk
London notes the city’s dirty windows in large offices and hotels. Women cleaners work near ground level while higher windows remain untouched due to danger. Insurance firms refuse to insure against accidents to women window cleaners.
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London
Kent Towns Bombarded by German Bombers
Towns on the Kent coast were bombarded again last night by German aircraft. There were no casualties, the official statement says.
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Seizure of German Ships by U S Government
The government seizes German merchant ships in multiple ports as a safety measure. Crews are treated as German reservists on German soil. Officials consider two options: impressing ships into service or confiscation with treaty-based limits. New Port News and other ports report ships seized and crews confined or imprisoned.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sundry Civil Bill Provision For Prison Industry Reopens
Local furniture and textile interests report an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill for manufacturing in federal penitentiaries is being revived in Congress. The plan would authorize buying machinery to produce furniture in Leavenworth and Atlanta prisons, drawing strong Southern protests and opposition from the Commercial Club industrial committee led by C. F. Tomlinson.
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South American Nations May be Ready to Join United States
With a state of war between the United States and Germany near, Brazil appears on the brink of war after the Paraná was sunk with three dead. Cuba is also seen likely to enter the war, while Russia and Italy seek American aid and support. In France the front holds gains as French forces retake trenches northwest of Rheims after a German attack.
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Italy
Rheims
Submarines of the Kaiser Reported in Mexican Waters
Washington reports cite unconfirmed but persistent claims that German submarines lie in the gulf of Mexico awaiting U S hostilities. Neutrals allied with Germany provided the information, suggesting more than twenty subs are in Mexican waters, likely supplied from Mexican bases since February.
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Merchants of City to Organize an Association
Local merchants and business men in High Point are urged to attend an 8 o clock meeting at the Elks home to reorganize the Merchants Association. State and neighboring association leaders will discuss credit bureaus and community development as tools for mutual protection and welfare.
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Merchants’ Association
J. Frank Morris
Winston Salem
Merchants’ Association of North Carolina
J. Norman Wills
State Association
Mr. Thacker
C. H. Grantham
R. E. Steele
George Fowler
J. M. Hendrix
Greensboro Association
Ke, W. O'Hanlon
F. E. Griffith
Winston-Salem Association
H. H. Koonts
Lexington
J. Paul Leonard
Statesville
High Point Association
Leonard
Credit Bureau
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