Diplomatic Break Highlights U S Austria Hungary Rift
Baron Zweidevik demanded passports as Austria Hungary cut off relations with the United States. American Minister Stovall confirms Vienna severance, with withdrawals of all consular and diplomatic staff on both sides. Bulgaria and Turkey may follow. war seems possible but not certain, as Sweden appointed to handle Austria Hungary interests.
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Officials propose low war tax for posterity
Washington officials call for a minimal war time levy to be left for future generations, arguing fiscal prudence and long term security. The plan emphasizes restraint while maintaining essential defense funding.
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United States Plans Large War Financing Bond Issue
Washington reports leaders in Congress agree to raise 1.75 billion through new taxes for the 1918 fiscal year and to authorize a 5 billion bond issue for war needs. About 3 billion of the bond loan would go to the Entente allies, with the remainder supporting U S military and naval costs. Congress to consider rapid authorizations and potential two-step bond approval to fund ongoing wartime expenditures.
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Will Rush War Legislation In Early Congress Action
Washington April 9 congress to speed war measures expected early action on bonds and a large army. Plans call for about 1.75 billion dollars raised by taxation and bond sales, with taxation covering half the army cost and the rest funded by bonds. Revenue would come from income taxes estates and excess profits with a 4 1/2 percent bond issue for up to 5 billion, including 1 billion for Entente war bonds.
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Seizure of Austrian Vessels Sparks U.S. Action
Report from Washington notes about two hundred Americans in Austria Hungary nations and anticipates their departure once allowed. Federal authorities in U S ports began seizing interned Austria Hungarian vessels amid German pressure and friendly Austria Hungary relations.
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Denial of Spanish Monarchy Peril Cited by Ambassador
Washington reports Ambassador Riano denied that Spain faces political upheaval or that the monarchy is imperiled as war is declared. He notes similar legislation will not reach the senate until after acts on the matter, stating constitutional limits prevent its origin there.
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Governor Names Militia Officers in Louisiana Guard
Governor Pleasant issued commissions to several officers in the Louisiana National Guard after recommendations from Adjutant General McCrory. The list includes Capt. G. S. Adams, majors and captains from First Infantry, medical corps officers, and lieutenants. six commissioned from Baton Rouge, with others from New Orleans Shreveport and Monroe.
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Supreme Court Rules on Patent Price Controls and Film Rights
The Supreme Court ruled that patent holders cannot unreasonably control retail prices. It also upheld the Patent Company’s restrictions on the use of films in projection equipment. The decisions affect Victor Talking Machine and Universal Film Company cases and clarify limits on licensing plans and film use by competitors.
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Joint Committee on Conduct of War Proposed Formation
A joint resolution to form a congressional committee on the conduct of the war. Introduced today by Senator Weeksend and Representative Medden. It calls for a committee with state nature four Democrats two Republicans and six house members three Republicans and three Democrats.
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Company D Ordered to Report at Mobilization Camp
Company D will be ordered to report at a mobilization camp Tuesday morning.
City Expects Hour-Long Close for Iron Mountain Depot Visit
Officials announce a one hour citywide closure of businesses and public places to permit residents to travel to the Iron Mountain Depot and bid soldiers farewell. The plan aims to allow all to participate in the departure event.
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Farewell Notice From Co D April 9 1917
The officers and men of Company D bid farewell to friends and loved ones thanking them for good will and support. Though their enlistment term is indefinite they hope to return to Monroe someday with happiness and prosperity.
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Monroe Volunteers Leave For New Orleans Mobilization
Company Db of the First Louisiana Infantry departs Monroe tonight to join the southbound train to New Orleans. The city will close for an hour as residents bid farewell to the volunteers who will be outfitted and drilled at the mobilization camp under Col. Frank P. Stubbs. Capt. R. A. Young Jr and Lt. T. Utley thank Monroe for support, with recruitment exceeding the needed number and more volunteers waiting for calotment.
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Court dismisses federal indictments in Rhode Island and West Virginia elections
In Jackson Mississippi on April 7 a Negroes meeting featured patriotic addresses and resolutions urging ministers and leaders to preach patriotism. The crowd reaffirmed pride in Revolutionary war sacrifices and San Juan Hill to deter German spies and promote loyalty to a flag never betrayed.
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Judge A A Gunby Answers Last Call
Judge Andrew A. Gunby longtime Monrow lawyer and former Court of Appeals judge died at 11 p m at his Jackson street home in his sixty eighth year. Survived by wife two daughters Edith and Olive two sons George and Thomas a brother and sister. Funeral from his Jackson street residence with interment in city cemetery conducted by Dr R H Wynn and Rev Ef Means.
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Will Join the United States in a Regional Pact
A statement indicates the United States will join a regional agreement with several South and Central American nations. Details on scope and timing remain unclear.
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Central American powers eye united action in WWI War drift
South and Central American nations inch toward joining the war against Germany. Guatemala’s Estrada Cabrera could steer the region toward a united Central America with potential American support from two to four republics. Costa Rica faces a new government and uncertain stance as the region weighs a major shift.
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