War Resolution Blocked by La Follette in Congress
Washington April 3 Pacifism by Senator La Follette blocked action on the war resolution in Congress for 12 hours by demanding regular order. He argued the resolution must pass and warned of tremendous consequences. Adjournment set for tomorrow as heated exchange followed amid pronouncements on war powers.
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Carl Groat
Washington
Senator la Follette
Congress
Senate
Martin
la Follette
Death Knell of Hohenzollernism Cited by British Press
London reports the British press commented on the President's message calling the demise of Hohenzollernism a notable outcome. The Evening Standard said Germany forced the United States into war and only desperation remains evident as its marines suffer.
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Hohenzollernism
London
United States
Evening Standard
Pendleton Backs Wilson Stand in Local Opinion Wire
Republican Congressional committeeman Thomas Thompson from this county sent a wire to Qon Sinnett stating public sentiment favors the president. Thompson reported multiple inquiries confirmed local support for Wilson's stand and the war effort as expressed to Sinnett.
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Sinnett
Thomas Thompson
Ginnott
Thompson
Sinnott
New Peace Offer Is Reported Amid Navy Talks
Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels chats with two enlisted men amid renewed peace prospects. The war effort has prompted promises of improved conditions and greater promotion opportunities. Corporal H W Barbour and L Bebnar are pictured in a moment of informal交流.
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Retary
Josephime Daniels
H W. Barbour
L. Bebnar
Pendleton War News Sells Out Amid Wartime Fever
Pendleton residents rushed to buy an extra edition of the East Criconian paper as news of potential war with Germany broke. About 300 copies were sold, with 250 printed initially. demand forced multiple printings and frantic calls from towns across the county. News of the sinking of the ship America aroused excitement, while windows displayed sensational headlines.
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Pandleton
Germany
Ceneral
Amer
Adams Pledges Loyal Support in Time of War
Adams Commercial Association condemns Germany's submarine aggression and declares loyalty to the United States. The group resolves to support the president, Congress, and the nation during wartime and urges patriotic actions by its members.
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Reet
Oregonian
ADAMS
Adams Ymmercial Association
Germany
Adama Commercial Association
Bluestem sells at $1.80 today in Portland
In Portland on April 2 a grain record fell as five thousand bushels of April bluestem sold for 1.80 dollars. May wheat also sold for 1.80 dollars. A further rise in flour is expected. Merchants’ Exchange bids today reached 1.71 to 1.75, while Chicago markets were closed due to an election.
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Portland
Chicago
Ellis
War Plans Focus On Three Year Basis In 1917
Washington reports outline three year war planning with a projected army of up to five million, universal service and compulsory training debated, taxes and credit measures proposed, and navy expansion plans. Government expected to take full control of wireless and radio facilities as part of wartime centralization.
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Will
Walington
Navy Department
Navy Yard
New York
Union
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Washington
Alexander
Petries
Pterchant Marine, and Fisheries Committee
Daniels
Ads Alesander
Funeral for Rev Charles Quinney Draws Huge Pendleton Crowd
Hundreds attended the funeral services for Rev Charles Quinney in Pendleton, marking the city’s largest ever funeral. The procession and funeral were led by the church choir, with Episcopal rites conducted by Bishop R L Paddock and remarks praising Quinney’s life and works. Seven Episcopal ministers and local officials attended, with a long funeral cortege completing the day’s rites.
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Pendleton
Knights Templar
Hishop
Hood River
EF Teke
Walla Walla
F Jones
Biker
C Hm, Powell
Cove
EO Macnamare
First armed U S vessel torpedoed
New York April 2 The armed American vessel Agee and its crew are reported missing after a torpedo attack. The incident marks the first loss among U S armed ships in active service.
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U. S
New York
Central Powers Planning Move Rumor Sparks Amsterdam News
An Amsterdam report cites rumors that the Central Powers are arranging a new peace offer. The article notes possible German influence and political maneuvering shaping a potential settlement.
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Central Powers
Amsterdam
Apel J
Mendicton Dedicates New Federal Court Room Today
A new federal courtroom in Mendicton opens today with Judge John Montag presiding. Deputy Marshals Leonard Becker and Kenneth Prater are noted in attendance as the ceremony marks the county’s legal progress.
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Mendicton
Federal Cour Rewin
Serene Tedmger
United States Dhimeric Court
Juge Precenture United Steree Maywiee
John Montag
Marshall Leonard Becker
U. & Clare
Andred
Judes Wolvertons
George T Coerhrer
God
Wilson Army Declaration Urges War Congress Session
President Wilson urged Congress to declare a state of war with Germany and call for a half million soldiers, backing universal military service. He framed submarines as outlaw actions, justified armed neutrality becoming impracticable, and warned that armed guards on U.S. merchant ships would be treated within wartime law. The address set the stage for expansive cooperation with the Entente and immediate policy choices.
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United States of America
Congress
United States
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House Committee
Washington, D. C
Oregonian
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Germany
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Entente
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