United States Declares War on Germany in World War I
Congress votes to declare a state of war with the Imperial German government. The Senate 82 to 6 and the House 873 to 50 approve, with debate highlighting U.S. resolve to defend liberty, honor, and humanity, and to employ all US military and naval resources in the war effort.
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Villa Declares Neutral Stance in War Crisis
El Paso April U Villa leaders announce he will be an incorruptible neutral if the United States and Germany go to war. A courier brings Villa’s message from his Mexican camp urging Mexico to avoid entangling alliances. Villa plans a public statement once war news reaches his camp.
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Edison Tolls on War Devices in Secluded Work Group
Washington reports that Thomas A. Edison leads a small inner circle of inventors working secretly along the seaboard on war devices. Officials say the precise aims and methods are hidden, with only a few government experts aware of the group’s actions and influence.
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Leaders Back Wilson Plan War Revenue To Support Allies
Washington reports House and Senate leaders approve Wilsons plan to fund wartime costs by raising 1.75 billion dollars through new taxes in the current fiscal year while allowing a 5 billion dollar bond issue. Of the bond, 3 billion would be lent to the Entente Allies at 3.5 percent interest.
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Panama Signs Proclamation to Aid U S in Canal Defense
President Ramon Valdez of Panama proclaims full Panamanian cooperation with the United States in defending the canal and expels German consuls. The declaration calls for national unity, internment of suspicious Germans, and support for U S military operations within Panama, aligning with Wilson's wartime actions.
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Hoover to Head National Food Committee
Herbert C. Hoover will be asked by the Council of National Defense to lead a national committee on food supply and prices to boost production and curb speculative pricing. Hoover previously oversaw distribution of American supplies in Belgium.
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AlIferbert C. Hoover
Council of National Defense
Austria Breaks Diplomatic Ties with United States
London report states Austria has decided to sever relations with the United States. Passports are placed at the American embassy in Vienna. Bulgaria and Turkey also plan to break relations, with Moland likely to handle Austrian interests.
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Army Buys 3,000,000 Trench Booms for Troops
Washington reports that the government plans for war readiness include orders for 3,000,000 trench grenades and helmets. The Bureau of Ordinance has adopted a four pound European style helmet for troops.
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Ruling on school district overdrafts sparks state talk
Columbia dispatch explains attorney general guidance on borrowing, taxes, and district indebtedness. It notes that trustees cannot bind districts by prepaying future year claims and outlines procedures for boards of education and upcoming meetings. Senator Tillman backs naval recruiting.
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Guard Favors Universal Plan At National Guard Meet
W. W. Moore, adjutant general, reports the National Guard Association delegates approved a resolution urging Congress to enact universal compulsory military service. South Carolina participants included Col. J. B. Springs and Maj. F.H. Raines, Maj. A. M. Bransford, and Maj. W. F. Robertson. Moore predicts a callout for the National Guard of South Carolina soon.
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New Enterprises Chartered In State Allocations
The Columbia Miner Products company is authorized with capital of 20000. Petitioners are W. J. Keenan L. Whitemore and Frank W. Atwood. Charleston Republic Truck company receives capital of 1000 with Edward Taylor and J. A. Patla as petitioners. Camden Horse Polo and Fair association chartered with capital 606.
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Governor Urges National Guard Recruiting To Max Strength
Governor Manning ordered captains of South Carolina National Guard infantry units to recruit to the maximum strength allowed by law. He notes war readiness and cost advantages of local recruiting during home rendezvous and warns mobilization would alter officer familiarity and volunteer deployment.
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Delegates Named for Good Roads Congress in Birmingham
KB J Watson names delegates for the fifth annual United States Good Roads Association convention to be held April 17 21 in Birmingham Alabama. Georgia Carolina Congress delegates include Capt J R Pennell state highway engineer and numerous Augusta North Augusta Aiken and Edgefield nominees among others.
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Columbia
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Thomas W. Davies
North Augusta
Thomas W. Loyless
Augusta
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Agusta
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Hepzibah
Jacob Phiniay
Warren Walker
Thomas G. Barrett, Jr
L. C. Waynes
William Schweigert
N. L. Willett
R. Berckmanna
Landon Thomas
F.C. Coleman
Clark Jack
G. W Adams
Edgefield
Theodore Stone Aiken
George Croft
Aiken
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Julia Moore
Walter Duncan
Greenville farmer named chief appraiser for Columbia land bank
A. Hi Chapman, long time Greenville county farm demonstration agent, is appointed by the national farm board as chief appraiser for the Columbia land bank with headquarters in Columbia. I. J. H. von Bingelken announces the appointment. John I Taylor is named appraiser for North Carolina eastern district. Salary is 2400 dollars yearly plus travel expenses. Duties begin within days.
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Fragmented Stage Notes Cite Picnic Mood Muddle
A strangely garbled film set exchange shows a director urging gloomy actors to appear relaxed as if returning from a picnic. The dialogue blends exclamations with misspelled phrases, reflecting a chaotic rehearsal moment.
Freezone corn remover promises painless lift off
An ad describes Freezone a liquid that shrivels corns and calluses with drops applied directly to the tender area. It claims the corn loosens and lifts off with no pain and dries instantly without harming surrounding skin. Drugstores can order small bottles for customers.
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