May Enter War Against Kaiser
American officers monitor Mexico as Central American nations move toward the war with Germany. Officials expect Brazil to take the lead with others likely to follow, and Guatemala under Estrada Cabrera could join to aid the United States. If Guatemala acts, Nicaragua may join and a regional unity could emerge. German machinations in Mexico are believed to have failed, with neutrality the likely outcome.
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Mexico
Washington
Germany
Brazil
Parana
United States
Estreda Cabrera
Guatemala
Nicaragua
Salvador
Honduras
Central America
Cuba Declares War on Germany Seizes German Ships
President Meno signed the joint war resolution, unopposed by the Cuban senate and house, declaring war on Germany. Cuba will place 10,400 men at the disposal of the United States and seized four German ships in Cuban harbors, aligning with the United States against German unrestricted submarine warfare.
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Cuba
Havana
Menocal
senate
house
United States
Germany
sen
republic
Record low April 1 winter wheat condition hit during war
April 1 forecast shows winter wheat in Washington at the lowest condition ever recorded for that date, leading to an expected production of 34,609,000 bushels. Rye production tops 60,100,000 bushels as growers expanded acreage by 740,000 acres last autumn.
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Washington
department of agriculture
Tao
Buckeye Briefs Killed by Automobile and More
Buckeye briefs report a man killed by a car in Fostoria, two men at large. a steer attack in Wapakoneta. a Dayton incident of blood poisoning from a nail. Johannes Von Altenburg held as enemy alien in Youngstown. Fremont hosts a war funeral for two Ohio soldiers. raids in Cleveland seize rifles bayonets and ammo. widow Bertha Markbreit denies Nazi rumors. Findlay pastor defies threats over anti German talks.
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Youngstown
Johannes Von Altenburg
Ohio
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Housemaid Poisoned Milk in NYC Court Confession
Bertha Kru Tesh, a housemaid, confessed in court to poisoning milk delivered to her employer to discharge the milk man she blamed. The illness of Mrs. Carl W. Kinkeldey, wife of Professor Kinkeldey of the College of the City of New York, prompted the suspicion and case proceedings.
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New York
Bertha Kru. Tesh
Carl W. Kinkeldey
Professor Kinkelley
the
College of the City of New York
German Vice Consul Arrested in Cebu
The former German vice consul at Cebu, C. Andre, was arrested as a precautionary measure amid three months of rumors linking him to plans to foment insurrection among the Filipinos. Officials say he made no headway.
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Manila
Cebu
C. Andre
River steamboat men anticipate freight rate shifts
River men at Memphis Tennessee forecast a river traffic revival if the Interstate Commerce Commission grants permission to cut freight rates from five to one percent. They expect rail congestion to push more freight onto the Mississippi Missouri and Ohio waterway which offers 7,990 miles of navigable channels. A rate increase by railroads would spur river transportation growth and prompt new steamers to meet higher traffic demands.
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Memphis
Tenn
finite commerce commission
Mississippi valley
Missippi river
river Senate
St. Paul
St. Louis
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohi
N-5 Vessel Shown Before Trial Trip at Pier
Clipped notes describe Navy concerns over members of the N series from the eastern yard. The N-5 is pictured at her pier prior to trial runs, claimed to surpass any previous German or American craft in certain aspects. The Navy avoids overstating claims about this vessel.
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Uncle Sam
Germany
N-5
Navy
Hepa
veriuli
Ohio battles food shortage as war pressures rise
Ohio faces a serious food shortage with rearranged plans to boost production. Governor Cox launches a statewide crops campaign while President Taftson of Ohio State University is named to represent Ohio at a national food conference in St Louis. Governor Cox mobilizes an army of patriots to feed the nation, with the university and state agriculture board coordinating efforts. In Port Clyde Mea a minister is burned in effigy after denouncing the war as unrighteous.
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Ohio
Columbus
Taopson
Ohio State univesity
St. Lot
Secreta of Agriculture
Houstun
Seer Stauffer
Cox
Ohio State university
state board of agriculture
Thompson
Alfred Vivian
cotece
St. Louis
orner
Daniels Confers With Allies Men In Washington
Washington reports that April conferences between Secretary Daniels and navy officials from France Britain and the United States focused on improved anti submarine methods. Discussions covered new devices and aircraft for the American navy and intensified cooperation with entente fleets while mobilization of the American section proceeds and naval militia units move to a war footing.
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Washington
Jamis
navy departmente
France
Britain
navy department
United States
Europe
Meniece
siead
Labor Committee Action Seeks Industrial Peace During War
A report by the Labor Committee of the Council of Defense urges national unity and measures to prevent strikes during the war. It calls on the Council of National Defense to issue guidance to employers and employees, push state legislatures to uphold health and welfare standards, and authorize suspensions of remedies only for the war period.
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Action of Labor Committee
the
Council of Defense
United States
Washington
labor committee
actvig commission
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labour
council and commission
prapa
counsil
national defense
council of national defense
council of natioal defense
Bopp Surrenders to Federal Authorities in San Francisco
In San Francisco in April, former German consul general Pfrans Topp surrendered to federal authorities on a requisition from Saint Helena and was taken to Fort Mepowet on Angel Island. J P Von Sehaads aint Seorse W Von Brincken, consular aides to Hopp, were taken to Fort McDowell.
Attitude of Germans Reports to Government Officials
Gratifying reports have been made to government officials since war was declared between the nations. About 108 special arrests have been ordered, with more planned. Attorney General Gregory and Assistant Attorney General Warren discussed German activities in the United States and in Central and South America with President Wilson, noting many reports from government employees are being investigated promptly and thoroughly.
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Washington
Gregory
Warren
Wilson
United States
Central
South America
department of justicu
rajndhy
justiclls possibir
Mysterious Vessel Sighted Near Nantucket Shoals
A suspicious Nantucket lightship vessel was reported by a Harleyish ship to Triston Wavy yard then moved nearer to the die south from the Shoals. The second report within twenty four hours confirms a mysterious ship in the shipping lane to Europe.
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Boston
Nantucket
Tuston Wavy
shamsaip
Europe
Premier Ribot Hails Wilson Message as Red Letisi Dey
Premier Ribot praises the United States stance as key to aiding France in the face of Red threats. The French leader lauds Wilson’s message for its resolve and calls for continued support to defeat hostile forces in Europe.
Sunday Afternoon Blaze Damages Home Briefly
Firefighters responded to a rubbish fire started by children at 4 0 Melock on Sunday afternoon in the out kitchen. The blaze caused little damage to the home of John H. Hoskins, located at 74 East Sixth Avenue, with Arthur Reese noted in connection to the property.
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Arthur Reese
Sixth avenue
John H. Hoskins
Richard Olney Dies in Boston at Home
Richard Olney secretary of state under President Grover Cleveland died at his Boston home. Born in Oxford Massachusetts on September 15 1833 he was admitted to the bar in 1854 and practiced in Boston. He served in the Massachusetts House in 1874 and was attorney general of Massachusetts from 1894 to 1895.
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BOSTON
Richard Olney
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Olmey
Oxford
Mass
Massachusetts house of representatives
Manifed
Mrs Rasle Attends Woodmen Circle Convention
Mrs Rasle traveled to Lana to serve as a delegate at the Woodmen Circle convention held in the morning.
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Rasle
Lana tiill
Woodmen Circle
Will Go to Portsmouth With Family Visit
Mrs. Margaret Lith is visiting Rev. and Mrs. Dungan and Mr. and Mrs. EE Black and family of Wheeling Street for several days, after which she will go to Portsmouth to make her home with Teather and mother in law Mr. and Mrs. Little. The text is garbled but indicates a family move and visits.
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Margaret Lith
Ts. Dungan
EE. Black
Wheeling street
Teather
Little
ili
Ambiguous wartime and public notices across Columbus and Ark
Reports from Columbus describe a stockyard incident and a fire near a unit of Ambulance Company A near Fort Bliss. Investigations into a man’s death, Walter O’Brien, arise in Waspetville Arkansas. The American Red Cross and national drug clerk groups plan support drives for service members.
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Columbus
Acor
United States army
Fort Ailiss
fex
American Red Cross
Cincinnati
Walter O'Brien
Waspetteville
Ark
orien
National council of the American Tpsurasee Union
onon
Splendid Music At St Mary's Chancel Service
Mr. Clem Miller and Mrs. James Daugherty rendered beautiful solos assisted by the choirs at St Marys Charen Sunday. A solemn high mass was held at ten with Rev Fr Mattingly and visiting priests in charge. The choir performed and Miller offered Legeni Coeli and Strike the Symbol in impressive tones. The evening service featured the female choir with Mrs Daugherty singing De Salutoris. Miller repeated his solo, delighting the large congregation. Miss Mayme ONeil, the organist, received credit for the splendid program.
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St. Mary's Charen
Berne
Mattingly
Clem Miller
Fr Mattingly
James Daugherty
De Salutoris
Two Operations Save Child From Bleeding Injury
Vernon Silbaugh, 13, underwent appendicitis surgery at City Hospital Saturday and is recovering well. James Cramblit, 4, fell on broken glass in White's Addition, his wrist severely cut with arteries and tendons damaged, but Dr J J Lilbaugh sewed the arteries and tendons, saving his life with prompt care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Silbaugh
L. G. Silbaugh
City Hospital
James Cramblit
George Cramblit
White
J. J. Lilbaugh
Lis
Sudden Death After Sunday Illness in Aman da City
An apparent medical emergency Sunday morning in Aman da led to sudden death at City Hospital at 11 30 am. The body awaits word from the family as investigators and attending staff report a possible attack or natural cause. Names mentioned include Sue Allen and Mrs Bo Uetfent among others.
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Amanda
City Hospital
Sue Allen
shiris
l Hines
mts City
Slay
Mien
New York
Lincola
Jen
OL vtor
arnt
debe
Rata
Bo Uetfent vagis
Mir RLV
Ate
Ruth avenue
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