War Begins as German Raider Sighted Off New England
The Nantucket Shoals lightship warns of a German raider heading west near New England. Washington reports rapid government mobilization across agencies, seizure of German ships, and plans to fund war needs as Congress debates the army bill and finance measures.
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Nantuckett Shoals
Washington
Germany
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Senate
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Wilson
Weather forecast for Sunday with frost risk
Fair tonight with light frost in exposed places. Sunday sees rising temperatures and diminishing northeast winds. Generally fair and improving conditions expected with light frost at night.
Entente Allies Lose 44 Airplanes on West Front
Berlin April 7 official statement says the entente allies yesterday lost forty four airplanes on the west front. Thirty three British or French machines destroyed in aerial engagements. Five German airplanes did not return.
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Berlin
West Front
Russia signals possible peace move in interview
Petrograd April 7 Justice Minister Karensky said in an interview that if the German people dethrone their emperor similar to Russia a possible opening for preliminary negotiations is offered.
Wheat Soars After Government Crop Report
In Chicago on April 7 the wheat market leapt on a government report showing winter crop conditions worse than expected. Initial quotes ranged from down 4 percent to up 17 percent, with May near 2.01, July around 1.75, then a broad rally as prices surged up to 13 percent within an hour, led by May and July contracts.
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Chicago
Winter Wheat Slump Forecast Measures War Feeding Strain
Washington reports a prospective winter wheat drop exceeding 50 million bushels against last year, the first war feeding problem addressed. Official USDA estimates for the 1917 harvest show a large decrease despite higher acreage.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
National Guard Raised in U S Island Possessions
Manila April 7 Governor-General Harrison issues a war proclamation calling for immediate organization of a national guard as authorized last session. The proclamation states the government will not intern law abiding aliens.
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Associated Press
Manila
Harrison
American Taken to Germany by Germans
Amsterdam dispatch reports Julius Van Hee American vice consul at Ghent and linked with the Belgian relief commission was arrested by German forces and sent to Germany.
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Germany
Associated Press
London
Julius van Hee
Ghent
Belgian Relief Commission
Beeen
Amsterdam
Exchange Telegraph Company
Cuba Declares War Tonight Against Germany
Cuban congress expected to declare a state of war with Germany as of tonight. Cable message from President Menocal’s private secretary reported to the Republican of Cuba News bureau in New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Cuban Congress
Germany
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Republican of Cuba
Fire destroys five buildings in Jamestown blaze
Fire discovered at 12 30 this morning destroyed five structures in Jamestown including J J Garrett stores three small houses and a buggy shop. Losses ranged from 600 to 3000 for homes and stock valued at 2500 to 3000 with no insurance on the building. A switch engine moved freight cars away and local bucket brigades fought the flames. This was Jamestown’s second fire of the week after Mrs Venable's home burned Wednesday.
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Jamietown
J. J. Garrett
Garrett
High Point
Greensboro
Jamestown
German gunboat Cormoran destroyed at Guam harbor
The German gunboat Cormoran blew up at Guam after refusing to surrender to American forces. Two German officers and five crew members died. twenty officers, twelve warrant officers, and 320 enlisted men were captured. Destruction occurred at 8 p.m. Washington time amid ongoing tensions between American naval officials and the German crew.
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San Francisco
Navy Department
Japan
Germany
Stock Market Down Amid War Entry and Liquidation
New York April 7 selling of securities in large volume continued in today s short session as fears of war impact and storage vessel reports spurred liquidation. Loading stocks opened 1 2 points lower but fell further in the first hour with limited rally signs and intensified short selling.
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New York
Americans Given Their Passports
Vienna dispatches report passports placed at the American embassy in Vienna. Bulgaria and Turkey reportedly break off relations with the United States. Holland may handle Austrian affairs in Washington. Washington confirms Austro-Hungarian foreign office action but details had not arrived.
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Vienna
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Turkey
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Washington
Belgian relief ship sunk by German submarine
New York reports the Belgian relief ship Anna Fostenes was sunk by a German submarine en route to Rotterdam. The vessel carried about $350,000 worth of wheat and none of the crew or passengers were Americans aboard.
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Nantuckett Island
Newport
New York
Anna Fostenes
Rotterdam
Post Office to Observe Holiday Hours on Easter Monday
Postmaster J. J. Parriss announced the postoffice will observe Easter Monday hours. General delivery will run 8 30 to 10 30 a m with a single city carrier delivery.
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Postoffice
J. J. Parriss
Easter Monday Observed as Bank Holiday
Banks in the city will be closed all day Monday Easter Monday as per established custom. Patrols are asked to note the change to prevent inconvenience.
Mechanicsville School Closes After Successful Term
The Mechanicsville graded school closed yesterday with a day and night program. W P Ragan delivered the literary address and D E Hammer spoke on school matters. Miss Ida Guyer won the girls medal and Jennings Swaim the boys medal. Attendance was exceptionally large, especially at the evening exercises, and the songs and plays were well rendered.
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Mechanicsville
W. P. Ragan
D. E. Hammer
Ida Guyer
Jennings Swaim
American Food Conservation League Starts Nationwide Food Campaign
New York April 17 The American Food Conservation league enrolls in a drive to guard the nation against high prices with a nationwide effort to ensure adequate food supply for next winter. Chile women nationwide urged to form branches.
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Associated Press
New York
The
American Food Conservation League
League
Chile
German commerce raider sighted near Nantucket port alerts ships
News wires report a German raider off Nantucket Shoals and near Virginia Capes prompting immediate port holds along the coast. Naval patrols instruct ships to remain in port while destroyers and tugs with wireless gear scour the area for confirmation.
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Virginia Capes
Hampton Roads
New England
Newport News
Capes
Nantucket
No Current In High Point Sunday For Line Work
Manager Jennings of the North Carolina Public Service reports a letter stating all electric current will be cut off in High Point next Sunday April 5 so that Southern Power can repair transmission lines damaged by yesterday's storm. The notice says the outage is absolutely necessary and unavoidable.
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Navy
Jennings
North Carolina Public Service Company
High Point
Southern Power Company
Public Service Company
Freight stations to close on Easter Monday for holiday
The Carolina and Yadkin River and the Southern freight stations will close Monday except for a short morning window for perishable freight. Many city manufacturing plants will be idle and the day observed generally.
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Carolina and Yadkin River
Southern
Brazil Expected to Declare War on Germany
London reports a semi official Central News note that Brazil may declare war on Germany by Monday.
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The
Central News
Brazil
Germany
Merchants Plan Revival and Officers Named at Elks Meeting
At the Broad street Elks home merchants chose officers for a revived association. President Gilbert W. Clark and Vice President E. N. Allen lead the board with F B A Hatcher treasurer and directors H A Smith W W Idol Dr J D Mann J C Sheloff. A smoker next Wednesday aims to organize a state level Merchants association for mutual protection and benefits.
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State Merchants’ Association
Geernsboro
Winston-Salem
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