02 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1917
Page
1
In Washington on April 2, Congress reconvened as Republicans delay house organization awaiting roll calls. President Wilson may speak this afternoon after the organizational vote. Senators hint at a possible war declaration while pacifist delegations protest with white bands. Capitol displays a strong wartime mood.
President Wilson will dispatch his war state address to foreign embassies and legations in Washington and telegraph it to American diplomats abroad for possible interpretations. The note signals the likelihood of a formal war state and calls for swift government action upon congressional decisions and departmental directives.
Paha passes resolutions endorsing Rhode Island's stance in the current crisis as officials align with state perspectives and support the administration's approach for stability and policy direction.
In Berlin April a Russian offensive is launched along a four mile front on both sides of the Olus valley. The piece urges Senators and Representatives to back the President in whatever actions he may take, emphasizing the United States as a steadfast institution.
Monroe April 2 1917 Hon Riley J Wilson of the House sends sentiment praising President and urging strong upholding in the present crisis. Public approval expected.
Monroe Lodge No. 154 passes resolutions pledging support for President Wilson amid German actions against the United States. The copies were sent to President Wilson, Senators Ransdell and Broussard, and Congressman Wilson. The text condemns enemy acts and reaffirms American duties to defend the Union and honor.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and Alexander Bannwart clashed in a Capitol corridor. The confrontation followed a push for a war declaration as Bannwart accused Lodge of cowardice. police escorted Bannwart and associates after the altercation.
AP dispatch from Washington reports Congress meeting at noon in an extraordinary session to decide on war with Germany. President Wilson plans to speak once the organization is complete. Indications point to Champ Clark’s re election as speaker as Democrats gain control committees amid Republican illness absences and bolting. Public sentiment reportedly leans toward declaring war or a state of war. Pacifists and anti pacifists mobilize messages as Congress debates swiftly.
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