Wilson Addresses Congress On War Against Germany
President Wilson urged Congress to declare war on Germany, framing German submarine warfare as a war against mankind. He called for mobilization of 500,000 to 600,000 troops, allied financial credits, and full U.S. involvement to defend democracy and world peace.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
United States
Germany
Capitol
House
Senate
America
Great Britain
Ireland
Mediterranean
Polly
Belgium
Mexico City
Count Tarnowaki
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
Roosevelt to Attend Congress War Session in Washington
Theodore Roosevelt arrived from Punta Gorda Florida where he fished and killed devil fish and then left for Washington to be on hand for Congress extra session.
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Fila
Theodore Roosevelt
Puntagorda
Fla
Washington
Congress
Suffragists Again Picket the White House Gates
In Washington on April 2, woman suffragists resumed peaceful picketing at the White House gates urging President Wilson to support the suffrage constitutional amendment.
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Washington, D. C
Silent Sentinels
White House
Wilson
Wind storms in Mississippi leave deaths and injuries
Jackson Mississippi April 2 belated reports show six dead and twenty or more injured from last night wind storms across the state. Property damage is expected to be high.
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Jackson
Miss
British Premier's Private Secretary Described In Fragment
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a private company tied to Premier Cloyd Ceorue and Miss F Stevenson. It refers to a key person near the premier, with unclear roles and misread terms. Details are obscured, but suggests involvement with the premier's private staff or operations.
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Cloyd Ceorue
Stevenson
War in U S Planned by Germany Reported in South
Federal agents in Birmingham confirm reports that German agents operate in southern states especially in tobacco and cotton belts to enlist African Americans against the United States government. Steps have been taken to curb these activities.
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Kaiser
Birmingham
Ala
Tobacco
Cottor
United States
Spies Found Inside State Department in Wilson Era
Washington April 5 German secret service trails were found in several executive department precincts. Officials say no major information was compromised and no prosecution basis exists. A stringent war measure likely to be sought from Congress.
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State Department
German press says Norway has rights amid war
London via Tidene reports comment from German officials on the war at sea and Norway. It asserts Germany seeks no restriction on Norwegian press yet warns neutrality nations must understand German policy. It notes heavy losses for Norway at sea and urges no complaints from Oslo.
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Norway
Germany
Gerning
Scandal in Austria Discovered and Attributed to Officials
In Vienna and The Hague a grave scandal linked to enemy supplies surfaces. The Austrian minister of justice, war and finance resigns amid accusations that Dr Frans, former Vienna Deposit Bank director, helped sell fortifications at extortionate prices. Trial reveals forged documents used by bankers. witnesses admit guilt.
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London
Eehange Telegraph Company
Hague
Dr Frans
Vienna Deposit Bank
Krone
Posse Kills L Kamerad in Nebraska Valley Case
Ord Nebraska April 5 Louis Kamerad confessed murderer of 15 year old Alice Parkes was shot and killed by a posse near here today. The event ends a manhunt for the alleged killer who kidnapped and murdered the girl.
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Kaiser to Make No War Officials Say
London reports officials state Germany contemplates bending to a neutral protest committee amid expected American measures. The protest aims to maintain neutrality while warning South American republics about the risk of war. President Wilson faces calls to preserve neutrality as tensions rise.
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London
DAYS VICTORY IN PROHIBITION VOTE SHOCKS NATION
In Chicago and across the Midwest towns vote to close saloons marking a sweeping prohibition win. Capitals Springfield Illinois Madison Wisconsin Duluth Minnesota join the dry wave as many towns shift from license to prohibition amid incomplete returns.
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Midair West
Springfield
Madison
Wis
Duluth
Mins
Great Lakes
Ulinol
Wisconsin
Ship Battle Report Near Queenstown In Irish Waters
Officers of a British steamer report a running fight off Queenstown Ireland with a German naval vessel. The merchantman received a direct hit and sank with all hands as the German vessel sustained light damage.
Greadloge Moves on Bills in State Legislature
The senate debates a prohibition measure and a four year term for county officers while the house passes bills on common carriers, film censorship, and the use of national fire standards in schools. The lieutenant governor presides as votes and committee actions shape the measures.
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Peerubition
Hanlenenae
Heth Howsee
Senate
Enet
Billie
Must Fly U S Flags at Public Speeches
In New York the city board of aldermen amended the code to require all street assemblies with public discussions to display the American flag conspicuously at all times during the event. The move follows a New York county jury ruling related to suppressing speech in public venues.
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New York
Sranc
New York County
City Board of Altermen
London Parliament Hearing Reflected in War Time Speech
London figures including Andrew Honan Law member and government spokesmen faced questions in the House of Commons as President Wilson’s speech was discussed. The debate touched on official notices and the government’s stance regarding reliability and oversight. Meanwhile one major railway firm continues production in its box car factory, maintaining output.
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Senate
Maccalia
Capitol
Jordan
Wadsworth
America
Germany
Beneator Wadsworth
David Ftarr Jordan
Chiunecellor
Leland Stanford University
Wilson
Huey
Miss Rankin
Representative Evans
Montana
Miss Hankn
al Nuris
London
Andrew Honan
Law
Mintieh
Hou of Commons
Germany and United States clash over treaty interpretation
The American note refuses to accept Germany’s interpretation of the treaty and its alleged violations. Germany offers only minimal argument, signaling willingness to adjust the agreement to address U.S. concerns while preserving core terms of protection for Americans in Germany.
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Washington, DD
Coerman
Tagwal Das
Germany
Financing the War Loan Debate Draws Congressional Action
Washington in April reports ongoing efforts to fund the war through popular subscription. Authorities consider authorized loan plans and await possible Senate or congressional action as discussions unfold.
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Washington
Sand Bill
Congress
Record fragment on enlistment under Z R Corpin in Texas
Fragmentary OCR notes describe enlistment under Z R Corpin dated April 4 in South Texas. Mentions Panett men and farmer under County Judge Wimen and a Gutainy regen of rough hier. Preparations for Voltitinens by President Wiloou.
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Hried
Tex
Panett
Redereigy
Joidge
P Gutainy
Fragmentary report on border ore theft and German goods
A damaged clipping notes suspected border ore theft involving deer bone and German goods. It claims desert rail areas and rumored transfer toward Mexico, with Federal authorities investigating in recent days.
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Federa
Moxicho
Government Seizes Tin Trade in April Control Act
Government orders control of tin supply amid wartime disruptions. Officials direct Wool Trade division to oversee reserves and allocate tins to support national needs.
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Posten
Mors
Dhan Culy
Republicans Carry State In Major Victory
In Detroit a sweeping statewide win for the Republicans reshapes politics as the party gains key offices. Early returns show a strong turnout with substantial margins across regions, signaling a powerful performance that could influence policy for years.
Steel wage issue stalls wage rise plans in New York
A garbled report notes a menacing wage dispute in New York affecting several workers. It mentions an 10 percent wage cut and salary adjustments up to 400 dollars, with references to a corporation and associates seeking sublet arrangements and labor actions. The fragmented text references Elvert HH and Trent Bintes Biwel in a contested employment context.
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New York
Aptil
Trent Bintes Biwel Corporation
Hinge i
Elvert HH. Tlary
Sarhots Wubaldtanion
Eantable & Emt
Teutons in Control on U S Border
Reports from the border allege German influence in northern Mexico with Obregon and Villa forces forming a pro German bloc. Carranza’s government is said to be falling under German-leaning alignments as Villa Murguia factions coordinate against U S war plans.
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Villa
Marquia
U. S
Carranza
Kaiser
Mexico
Obregon
el Paso
Tex
Pancho Vilte
Al‘hreeen
United States
Ciermany
Villa, Zapata
Demings Arrieta
Carralta
Ared
Juarez
Carranza Syimepathivers
Junres
Murguia
Teutons Gain on Russians In Baltic and Western Front
Berlin reports German forces captured a fortification on the middle Stokhad river and held a bridgehead on the western bank with substantial booty. French patrols reached SW outskirts of St Quentin and clashed near Somme, while German troops crossed the Stokhad in Volhynia after pressing back Russian defenses.
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Yeateniny
Stokhad
Pours
St. Quentin
War Office
Allette
Dules
Somme
Vetrogmd
Avril
Erman
Volhynia
Pressuer
Chicago Democrats nominate clerks and treasurer in close race
In Chicara April 4 election Democrats elected Damon T. Lroe clerk by 25,000 and Clayton Smith treasurer by about 40,000. In the Eighteenth ward, Harney Grogan adherent was shot in Oo Blvvio. Michael Kenna reelected alderman in the Port word. Walter Steffon, ex University of Chicago wood engraver, named Republican alderman of the Twenty-thin! ward.
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Treaenoer
Doide
Alderoven
Damon 'T
Lroe
Clayton Smith
Trenaurer
Michael "Hinks Dink
Kenna
Walter S. Steffon
University of Chicago
Carnegie Iostitutie
Unclear source fragment prompts international quarantine report
A distorted notice reports officials ordering residents to leave a Swiss city and mentions 46 prisoners loaned to Rastatt and Haden for quarantine. The fragmenting text references Laurin of Maneh and a correspondent, but details are severely garbled and names are uncertain.
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Purdie
Thee
Switzerland
Tiventin
Laurin
Maneh
Alolitely
Counie
Mas Sturmer Cuts Throat In Dreadful Attempt
Fragmentary dispatch from Petrograd reports Mas Sturmer and wife of a former official attempted self harm after a letter arrived. Katwin comments suggest further violent actions as the woman died in hospital. The report contains garbled names and dates, with unclear context and identities.
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Rumi
Borke Vy Buremor
Bie
Snielde
Stentor
Rons Petrograd
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