Wilson asks Congress to meet as war threat grows
President Wilson calls extraordinary session for April 2 to present national policy on German aggression. He states Germany has practically waged war on the United States through submarine attacks, prompting moves toward declaring a state of war and mobilizing naval and industrial resources.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Germany
United States
Congress
Annapolis
Europe
Senate
Germans Guilty Of Being Spies Plead Guilty In New York
Albert C. Sander and Charles N. Wannenberg, indicted as members of the Central Powers war film exchange, pleaded guilty in New York on charges of engaging in a military enterprise and sending spies to England for Germany. They face sentence tomorrow.
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Charles N. Wannenberg
Central Powers War Film Exchange
England
Germany
Death Skull Crushed in St Quentin March Night Fight
In St Quentin near the German frontline a night fight leaves a man with a crushed skull and the dying, or already dead, status of a fellow. Investigators note the clash may reflect broader war pressures and local unrest. A separate Jacksonville report details Edmund J. Murch's killing by George Thompson with robbery ruled out as motive.
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March
Associated Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Edmund J. Murch
Bangor
George Thompson
Thompson
Murch
Wilson Signals House to Declare State of War
President Wilson’s action prompted capital forecasts that Congress would swiftly declare a state of war exists. House Foreign Affairs Chairman Flood expected a rapid passage of a resolution declaring war and endorsing the President’s course.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Flood
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Proclamation for U S Congress Extra Session 1917
President Woodrow Wilson proclaims an extraordinary session of Congress to convene at 12 noon on April 2 1917 at the Capitol Washington. The notice assigns the date and time for members to attend and take necessary action on grave national policy questions.
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Congress of the United
Woodrow Wilsom
United States of America
Congress of the
Lord Mineteen
Appeal to Russians from Provisional Government
London reports a Petrograd dispatch to Reuters says the provisional government issued an appeal to the Russian army. Signed by the premier and minister of war, it urges unity and defense against enemies as it reorganizes life at home and vows the army will maintain power and discipline to win the war.
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Associated Press
London
Petrograd
Reuters
North Carolina Knitters Association Formed in Charlotte
North Carolina Knitters Association organized at a cotton men meeting in Charlotte with about 106 mills represented. Principal speaker W. Graham Clark of the U S Department of Commerce spoke on Hosiery Trade With South America. Officers elected include President J. McD Carr Durham, Vice President J F Taylor Kinston, Secretary Treasurer Harry Dalton Charlotte, Executive Chair A L Patterson Albemarle.
Police Still Seek Companions of Overton
Birmingham March 21 Police today sought four of the six companions of David D Overton slayer of Judge William T Lawler who escaped yesterday near here Overton and another fugitive were killed in a battle with deputies last night and another man was fatally wounded
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Birmingham
David D. Overton
William T. Lawler
Overton
German policy on American ships cited by Count Reventlow
Amsterdam reports Count von Reventlow in Berlin papers states the sinking of American steamers shows the need for the United States to keep ships in its ports for the duration of the war. He says there is no distinction between the United States and small European powers in policy.
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Associated Press
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Laon
Cergier
Cambrai
Belgium
Picardy
Verdun
Amsterdam
London
Count von Reventlow
Berlin
City of Memphis
Ilinois Ad Vigilancia
United States
Danville Girl Is Sought by Parents and Friends
Thelma Graveley, 19, disappeared from her Danville home last Saturday. Police search possible Lynchburg lead found nothing. Thelma worked at the telephone office and had not indicated plans to leave. her worried parents seek any information on her whereabouts.
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Danwile
Thelma Graveley
George Graveley
Lynchburg
Damville
City Council Advances Centennial Avenue Paving Plan
The city council held a full meeting focused on street paving. They agreed to wire Rocmac paving to begin Centennial avenue and to set Greensboro avenue back to make it 40 feet wide.
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Centennial Avenue
Greensboro Avenue
French Battleship Danton Sunk by German Sub in Mediterranean
Berlin reports that a Frence Danton class battleship was sunk by a German submarine in the Mediterranean yesterday. The ship displaces 18,028 tons and carries 681 officers and men in its complement.
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Berlin
Sayville
Mediterranean
Admiralty
Wheat Holds Steady Amid Congress Call Pressure
Chicago wheat traded with unusual steadiness as Congress concerns did not unsettle the market. Opening prices ranged near yesterday's close with May around 1.867 and July about 1.57. Gains came and went, later renewed upturns faded.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Congress
Arab chieftain raises revolt against Turks near Aden
London March 21 Mr Balfour in the house of commons announced another important Arab chieftain has risen against the Turks. The force near Aden has been isolated from headquarters.
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Associated Press
London
Arabia
Balfour
House of Commons
Aden
No Americans Reported Injured in Petrograd Revolution
Ambassador Francs in Petrograd cabled that no Americans were hurt during the disturbances in the Russian capital. The embassy and staff were undisturbed as news of the revolution circulated, with Milikoff signaling the new government to Lansing, who offered no action pending foreign office instructions. The embassy’s status remains unchanged for now.
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State Department
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Alrady
Weather update for tonight and Thursday
Rain tonight with a slightly cooler western portion. Thursday expected to be generally fair with moderate southwest and northwest winds.
Riots Rumored in Berlin Over Food Shortages
Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam reports persistent rumors of serious riots in Berlin tied to food scarcity. A Holland source notes frontier regiments have been sent to Berlin to maintain order.
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London
Reuters
Amsterdam
Berlin
Oldenzall
Holland
Still He Wants To Fight For His Country
Representative Sherwood of Ohio, long an outspoken pacifist, said the sinking of American ships by German submarines has converted him to support an immediate declaration of war. He offered to serve in the army at age 82.
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Washington
Sherwood
Ohio
Charlie Mullis Killed at Fairfield Saw Mill
Charlie Mullis was instantly killed at a Fairfield saw mill owned by Robert Sanders when he tripped and fell onto a saw. The accident occurred yesterday afternoon at about 3 o clock. Mullis was a local influential citizen and left a wife and several children.
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Monroe
Charlie Mullis
Robert Sanders
Fairfield
Government expands war risk insurance to contraband
The Washington bureau of war risk insurance will broaden its scope and insure practically all forms of contraband for European countries except arms and ammunition. The change was announced yesterday and applies to contraband shipments previously excluded from coverage.
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Washington
Government
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Fearful crew refuse work after ship sinks
London report says crew of the American steamer Vigilancia balked at rowing in lifeboats after the sinking last Friday. Captain Middleton drew a revolver and vowed to shoot any man who refused to work, prompting the men to resume duty.
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London
Vigilancia
Cotton futures edge up then pull back in early trading
New York reports cotton prices strengthening at the open with gains of 4 to 15 points, later retreating 8 to 9 points from intraday highs. May futures open at 18.62, July 18.56, October 18.19, December 18.30, and January 15.36.
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Associated Press
New York
Imprisoned Russian Emperor Ordered Kept in Custody
London March 21 Reuters reports the Russian government has ordered the deposed emperor and his consort regarded as deprived of liberty and to be brought to Tsarskloe-Selo.
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Associated Press
London
Tsarskloe-Selo
Reuter
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