German Raiders Off Nantucket Drive American Ships
Reports of several German raiders off Atlantic ports tied up shipping as patrols sought to identify the mysterious vessels. The Nantucket Lightship sighted a strange ship at 7:20 AM with two masts and a huge smokestack, about 10 000 tons, prompting destroyers to pursue. A raid off the Virginia Capes drew armed escorts, and Newport News sent a tug with wireless gear to warn vessels both ways.
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Associated Press
Washington
Atlantic
Sea Board
United States
Nantucket
Virginia Capes
Hampton Roads
Easter Parade Weather and Floral Displays Forecast
Tonight unsettled with showers and Sunday cloudy. A fast parade outlook is uncertain though a perhaps gorgeous event is hinted. Shops report strong spring frock sales as churches schedule Easter programs and floral decor elevates the celebration patterns.
Government agencies mobilize as war actions broaden
On April 7 Washington reports Congress shaping army finance measures while navy and coast patrol squadrons mobilize. Naval reserves join the colors and about sixty suspected German operatives are arrested nationwide. Officials consider seizing German merchantmen.
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Wasington
Germany
Navy
Matina
Entente Forces Lose Forty-Four Planes on Western Front
Berlin reports that yesterday the entente powers lost forty four airplanes on the western front while five German airplanes did not return.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Knights Templar to Attend Easter Services at First Presbyterian
Monroe Commandery No 1e Knights Templar will worship Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church after accepting Dr C R Newman and his congregation invitation. Mr R Downes Sr eminent commander asks all sir knights to meet at the Masonic ball on Walnut Street at 10 o clock to attend services an hour later.
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Monroe Commandery
Knights Templar
First Presbyterian Church
Newman
Worshy
R. Downes
Walnut Street
Submarine sighting reported off Tampa Bay
The captain and crew of a fishing schooner from Sarazola reported spotting a large unidentified submarine in the Gulf of Mexico yesterday near Tampa Florida.
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Gulf
Tampa
Fla
Sarazola
Gulf of Mexico
Red Cross Unit Forms In West Monroe
A group of local ladies met at the town hall led by Mayor N G Tippit to organize a Red Cross circle in West Monroe. They plan a Monday afternoon meeting to finalize informal plans and designate the town hall and West Monroe school as work spaces. Mrs J R Wooten aided the effort and circles also formed at Chenlere and Tremont.
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N. G Tippit
Weet
Monroe
Oteas
Crgonize
Town Hall
West Monroe
J. R. Wooten
Interned German Gunboat Cormoran Destroyed by Crew
The interned German gun boat Cormoran at Guam refused surrender and the crew blew it up. Two German warrant officers and five enlisted men died. twenty officers and 320 enlisted men were captured. The explosion occurred at 8 o clock last night. one warrant officer and one enlisted man were killed with one warrant officer and four men missing.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gaum
Guam
Navy Department
Austria Bulgaria Turkey Prepare to Break With United States
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from The Hague says Austria Bulgaria and Turkey have placed passports at the disposal of their embassies and intend to sever relations with the United States. Washington reports word that Austria-Hungary had done the same at Vienna but the Austrian embassy has not received it.
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Associated Press
London
The
Hague
Vienna
Bulgaria
Turkey
United States
Washington
Austria-Hungary
German Raider Hovering Off Coast of Nantucket
A German raider was sighted off Nantucket at 7 30 this morning. The collector of customs ordered ships not to leave port until further notice. The raider was heading west as destroyers patrol the coast and shipping agents in other ports are warned.
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Associated Press
Newport
Nantucket
Collector of Customs
Brazil and Cuba Seek U.S. War Entry
In Sao Paulo crowds cheered Brazil and entente allies as it is semi-officially reported Brazil will declare war against Germany by Monday. The scene included national hymns and flag waving outside newspaper offices.
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Associated Press
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Germany
Cuba With Uncle Sam War Declaration Expected
New York April 7 The Cuban congress is expected to declare a state of war between Cuba and Germany per a cable from the president Menoecal's private secretary in Havana signaling a shift toward wartime status.
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New York
Cuba
Germany
Menoecal
Havana
Company D Recruiting Continues Despite Eligibility Concerns
Recruiting for Company D remains open in New Orleans as extra men are accepted for enlistment before final physicals. Captain Young aims to form a full unit after eliminations, with assembles at 9 am Sunday and another retreat ceremony in front of City Hall with mayor and council review. Men are urged to attend church services in the morning.
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New Orleans
Young
Dedication of New Chemistry Building at University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati formally dedicated its new Chemistry Building today in a ceremony attended by educators and scientists. Costing 250000 dollars, the structure features the latest apparatus for teaching chemistry.
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Cincinnati
University of Cincinnetti
Organize Second Company Tonight
Citizens meet at city hall at 8 PM to plan forming a second company to serve the government. Captains Jagle and Zeigin lead the effort with the aim to field a unit for the next regiment as First Louisiana Infantry fills. Monroe leads in creating a full strength company for the First Regiment.
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P. ™. Jagle
George Zeigin
First
Louisiana Infantry
Monroe
A Reserve Force to Be Organized at City Hall
A meeting at city hall Monday night aims to form a local reserve force with rudimentary military tactics for emergencies or national defense. Competent drill masters include Captains Eugene G. Courtney Allan Sholare and Harry Beiley, ex-commanders of Company D. Mayor Apgar and local leaders urge all able bodied men to join, regardless of occupation, as the movement spreads across the south.
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Eugene G. Courtney
Allan Sholare
Harry Beiley
Apgar
South
Ringleaders in German plots held in prison
Sixty prominent Germans are rested and held in prison after plots surfaced. Authorities report a broad crackdown targeting key political figures and suspected conspirators within Germany. The arrests signal a strict clampdown during a period of national tension and security concerns.
War Measure Invoked to Hold Suspects for Duration of War
Attorney General Gregory ordered 60 alleged German plot ringleaders arrested after President Wilson signed the war resolution. All arrestees are German citizens known to have actively participated in German intrigues and are deemed dangerous to be at large. Bail is refused and the group will be jailed for the duration of the war, with more arrests likely in coming days. The detainees are divided into groups based on prior convictions or federal indictments.
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Washington
United States
Gregory
Wilson
Department of Justice
Thic
Hhertz Rnder
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