German arms for Mexico and war on American soil debate
A Zimmermann note passage is quoted claiming submarine bases will be built in Mexican ports with arms, while German reservists are to enter Mexico. Miller cites German influence on Villa and Carranza, as Congress debates war. Cooper and other opponents challenge records and warn against pacifism amid a Senate war vote.
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Associated Press
Wasington
Miller
Minnesota
Foreign Affairs Committee
Zimmerman
Mexico
United States
Zimimerniwn
von Eckert
Japan
Foreign Affairs Committee of
Congress
Villa
Carranza
Cooper
Lansing
Gennan
Britten
Unarmed American Ship Missourian Sunk Near Genoa
Report from Weebington April Conaul Wilbur states the unarmed American steamer Missourian was torpedoed near Genoa without warning. The ship carried thirty two Americans among a crew of forty three. the crew was saved.
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Weebington
Conaul Wilbur
Genoa
Billions for the American Army and Navy
The executive department requests a total appropriation of 2.92 billion dollars for the Army and Navy. Provisions include increasing Navy enlisted strength to 150000 and Marine Corps to 30000. The document outlines funding for personnel and expansion of forces.
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Washington
Executive Department of the
United Sates
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
England has not sunk an American ship or destroyed an American life
The scene featured a political confrontation with heated rhetoric and loud applause as a speaker asserted Britain had not sunk or destroyed American lives. Democratic Leader Kitchin announced his intention to speak and vote against the War resolution in Washington.
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England
Washington
Kitchin
Monroe Citizens Honor War Strength Enlistments
Company D is expected to reach its full war strength of 150 men tonight as Monroe responds promptly to the call. The enlistment list includes Lonam Johnston, A. B. Gordy, Walter D. King, Charles Parrish, A. P. Ryan, Randolph Percy, and Eugene J. Zanone. The community vows support for the unit in service with the First Louisiana Infantry.
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Monroe
Thie City
Vielntt
First
Louisiana Infantry
Lonam Johnston
A. B. Gordy
Walter D. King
Charles Parrish
A. P. Ryan
Randolph Percy
Eugene J. Zanone
Farewell Dance Planned for Company D at Elks Club
Jeace Wright and Rei Foster arrange a farewell dance at the Elks’ club for Company D tonight. Ladies will provide sandwiches and punch. Grand march led by Col. Frank Stubbs of the First Louisiana Infantry. All Company D members invited. The unit likely departs for New Orleans soon, making tonight the last courtesy.
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Messrs
Jeace Wright
Rei” Foster
Company D
The
Elks’ Club
Frank ?’. Stubbs
Flrst Louisiana Infantry
New Orleans
Monroe unit plans special meal and city flag ceremony
Company D sailors on the Monroe to New Orleans route arrange a ready dinner and solicit contributions of salad fried chicken and cakes. Miss Jane Young and Mrs. John M. Hreard are asked to notify donors. A flag ceremony and retreat at city hall are planned with a band playing.
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Monroe
New Orleans
Jane Young
John M. Hreard
Mira
E. M. Undeen
Young
Cty
April wars and declarations across centuries summarized
A compact timeline notes wars and conflicts beginning in April across history. Entries include 1622 Virginia attack, 1627 Pequod hostilities, 1715 Yamasee clash, 1745 George I war, 1754 French and Indian War, 1775 Revolutionary War start at Lexington, 1798 naval conflict with France, 1797 Spain cedes Louisiana, 1812 War with England, 1846 Mexican American War, 1861 Civil War, 1898 Spanish American War, 1917 World War I declares, and various April outbreaks.
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Lexington
France
Spain
Louisiana
England
Napoleon
United States
Mexico
Rio Grande
Enlistment urged by public support for local company
The article notes public opinion spurred young men to enlist under the colors and praises community backing. It reports no orders yet for mobilization to New Orleans but expects a move soon, possibly by a special train from Shreveport to collect companies from Komer, Kusten, and Monroe.
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New Orleans
Shreveport
Komer
Kusten
Monroe
Federation of Labor re elects Greer and Zwally in Louisiana
The fifth annual State Federation of Labor convention in New Orleans re elected Thomas J. Greer of Shreveport as president and Ernest H. Zwally of Shreveport as secretary treasurer. New officers include S H Awe Shreveport first vice president A B Regnaud Alexandria second vice president James Leonard third vice president KR HM Wade New Orleans fifth vice president and Barney Oakland Shreveport.
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New Orleans
State Federation of Labor
Thomas J. Greer
Shreveort
Ernest H. Zwaily
Shreveport
H. Awe
A. B. Regnaud
Alexandria
James Leonard
KR. HM. Wade
Barney Oakland
Maturing Plans to Raise 2,000,000 Men for War
Secretary Maker and Senate Military Committee Chair Chamberlain outlined definite plans to raise a large army. They proposed compulsory enlistment and federal service for militia to reach 759,000 immediately, expanding war strength by 25 percent to 1,000,000, then to 2,000,000 within two years for the war with Germany.
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Associated Press
Washington
Maker
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
House
Army and
National Guard
Germany
U S Plans to Train Large Army Force
Detailed plans outline training about 200000 U S military personnel toward a much larger army. Officials discuss mobilization steps, manpower goals, and organizational needs for a nationwide expansion.
Perfect War Weapon Plans For Major U S Army Buildup
War Department outlines a plan to raise a US army possibly numbering millions to pressure Germany to terms. Details suggest a two year training target of about 2 million men, with expanded navy patrols and rapid fabrication of small craft. Emphasis on trench warfare drills and full mobilization to create a formidable, modern fighting force.
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Scott
Stad
Neat
Navy Department
Daniels
Hue
Wilson
Department
War Department
United States
United States Senate Faces War Declaration Debate
The Senate nears a near unanimous push for declaring war as trained troops and supply lines are readied for Europe. Army officers warn volunteers are unlikely to aid the Entente and risk harming British logistics, while the National Defense Council plans further talks.
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Europe
Council of National Defense
Two Relief Ships Sunk Without Notice
The Belgian steamer Trevier from New York was torpedoed off Scheveningen, wounding the captain and four crew, while boats were lowered. Twenty four crewmen landed at Amsterdam eight wounded. A second Belgian relief steamer Felstein sank in the North Sea near Rotterdam, likely after hitting a mine.
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Ondon
Trevier
New York
Cook
Scheveninsen
Holland
Asmuiden
North Sea
Rotterdam
Relief Commission
War declaration keeps rights for proper foreigners
Washington announces that all foreigners in the United States who conduct themselves properly will not have property or liberty seized as the state of war continues. The declaration stresses orderly conduct as the basis for protection amid wartime measures.
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Washington
United States
Senate votes to declare war on Germany and send resolution to House
The Senate approved a resolution declaring a state of war with Germany by a large majority and sent it to the House for passage. It follows a failed substitute aiming to declare war only after German sinking of an American ship and sets the president to use all military and naval forces.
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Washington
House
Flood
Foreign Affairs Committee
United States
Germany
Senate
Pood
War Department
Congress
Baker
Mecumber
Cebete
Grenna
North
la Follette
Wisconsin
Norris
Nebraska
Lane
Oregon
Stone
Missouri
Vardaman
Mississippi
State Department
House Committee
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