War resolution moves as senate backs war claim
Washington reports show Flood pushing for defense of the nation amid war talk. Senate vote 82 to 6 approves a war resolution declaring existence of war with Germany after Sussex sinking. Debate features pacifist opposition led by Cooper and others.
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House
Kitchin
Flood
United States
Germany
Cooper
Britten
Stafford
Lansing
Sussex
Senate
McCumber
Grenna
North Dakota
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Norris
Nebraska
Lane
Oregon
Stone
Missouri
Vardaman
Mississippi
Army and Navy Get Three and a Half Billion Request
The War Department asks for three and a half billion dollars to raise equip and maintain an army of one million for one year plus related needs. Navy personnel would rise to 150000 and Marine Corps to 30000. Additional bond financing and tax measures are discussed to fund the expansion.
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Washington
War Department
Secretary of the Treasury
William McAdoo
Congress
Army
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Marine Corps
McAdoo
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve Board
Baker
Excess Profits in War Necessities Hit by Government Measure
Washington reports the government invoked wartime powers to curb profits in war materials. Officials say purchases will be priced to benefit citizens, not high returns, with factories to be taken over only if voluntary disclosures fail. European buyers pay higher margins, while the U.S. intends lower rates for government stock. The national relief council announces voluntary cooperation from mining and copper producers to meet war needs.
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Wile
Unitedtates
Perna
National Referave Council
May wheat and hog markets report from Oregon and Illinois
May wheat opens at 2.02 1/2 per bushel and 2.07 later in Chicago prices. Portland reports blue ribbon wheat in early April. Hog prices surge to 45.75 with combined fees pushing some buyers to 15.73 in western markets, marking record highs.
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Chicago
Hiech
Portland
Ore
Louis
Edison and Inventors Plot Germany's Downfall
A fragment claims Thomas Edison and a small group of inventors plan to help defeat Germany along the Atlantic seaboard. It mentions naval officers cooperating and suggests a wartime effort centered on combat techniques and strategic measures.
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Thomas Edison
Germany
Thomas A. Edison
Atlantic Seaboard
German Plot Submarine Base on Mexican Coast Revealed
Representative Miller, citing an unpublished Zimmerman note, said Germany planned a submarine base on the Mexican coast and a U S invasion by German reservists from Mexico. Secretary Lansing denied the claim as unfounded.
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Mexican
U. S
Washington
Zimmerman
Miller
Hous Forelan Affairs Committee
United States
Mexico
Lansing
Cominiry
Mexican Porte
Millers
Machnete
British Capture Ronsey Near Hindenberg Front
London reports British capture Ronsey three miles from Hindenberg with twenty two prisoners. English and Russian forces in Mesopotamia have linked up, Persia cleared of Turkish troops, and British units push toward western and southwestern edges of Gonbeny Court woods amid heavy enemy losses.
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London
Homey
Lasceboulogne
Mesopotamia
Persia
Metz
Coture
Gonbeny Court
Roney
Haseeboutogne
Hinlenbe
German Spy Arrests Expected Across All Areas
Washington April 5 report says wholesale arrests of German spies in all parts of the country will be made soon, closely tied to the adoption of wartime retention measures. Authorities emphasize detentions will target foreign agents and collaborators, with emphasis on rapid action.
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Washington
Emeres
German Raider Reported Sunk Near Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires April 5 reports persistently state that the German raider Seeadier was sunk, but confirmation is unobtainable. The claim references a cruiser sinking the vessel though details remain uncertain.
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Buenos Aires
Seeadier
Belgian relief ship Trevier torpedoed off Antwerp
The Belgian raider ship Trevier was torpedoed off Seveninesn, with twenty four crew landed. Most drowned. Built in Antwerp, she sailed from New York February 20 for Rotterdam under Belgians relief convoy protection.
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London
Trevier
Sebeveninesn
Antwerp
New York
Thoe Trevier
Rotterdam
Aasi
Eebmarine
Commission of Belgium
U S Steamer Sunk With All Aboard In Mediterranean
A U S steamerMissourian carrying thirty two Americans was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean with no warning. all aboard were saved according to a dispatch to the U S consul general. The Leyland horse transport from Boston to Liverpool was also sunk. fifty six Americans aboard. In Pittsburg a Republican congressional candidate faced a federal court fine for excessive election expenses.
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Washington
Mediterranean
United States
Leyland Horse Transport
Boston
Liverpool
Consul Frost
Queenstown
Pittsburg
Wee
Mark
Some of Uncle Sam's Future Generals
Fragmentary note mentions review of individuals in training or selection for future generals, with unclear context and few readable details. No clear names or events identified.
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Uncle Sam
Local Businesses Rally For Good Friday Shopping Hours
The city plans extended hours tomorrow to boost commerce and accommodate workers and customers. Notable participants include American National Bank and Power, Montgomery Co., Hartman Aberact, and several shops and grocers in the central district.
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Pepe Mroe, Americn National Ratk & Power, Brueha MuUnery
I Schaeffer
Thompson Drug Ca
Rank
Hartman Aberact
I Montgomery, Cohmsagt Shop
Warren Music Houser
Rose Csnptel
Jobo
H. Taplor-Knobte
Dole Some
Mane
Falund
Meares
Frecere
Ivaedt
Haminy
Grote Mh
Treet
Heilites
Peochytos Hubler
PD D
Phe & Son
Geeta Grocer
Tao Karepen
Piekirenan
Geerer
Pellhare
Allen Kiet
Joe John Tame
Lede Pree
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