War proclamation enjoins aliens to keep peace and wartime controls
President Wilson signed a formal state of war with Germany and issued strict rules for aliens. The proclamation bars alien enemies from owning weapons or signaling devices, requires registration, and permits removal or arrest for suspected aid to the enemy while urging volunteers to bolster the army and National Guard.
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War Declared as Congress Passes Resolution
Washington reports Congress passed a state of war declaration against Germany by 373 to 50 after 3 a.m. The same day Germany vessels in U S ports were seized as provisional measures, with 91 ships totaling about 600000 tons held for safety. The Cormorant was destroyed by its crew at Guam. Roosevelt visited the White House briefly to commend President Wilson.
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German sea raider sighted near Nantucket amid war alert
Off Nantucket a German raider was reported at 7 40 Saturday morning and shipping was told to stay in port. Navy and customs officials warned vessels to remain in harbor as destroyers patrolled the coast and the raider moved west. Separately in Washington AG Gregory ordered the arrest of sixty alleged German ringleaders, all German citizens, with bail refused and broader arrests expected.
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Death Knell of Germany in Japanese Press View
Tokyo reports hail America entering the war as Germany's death knell. Japanese officials praise President Wilson and signal readiness to cooperate with the United States. Washington plans for war are rushed. Congress expected to act after a brief Senate delay.
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Sinking of Missourian Reported at Genoa
Consul General Wilbur at Genoa reports the unarmed American steamer Missourian left Genoa on April 4 with thirty two Americans aboard a crew of fifty three and sunk without warning. The crew was saved. Consul Lathrop at Cardiff reports two more ships, a British vessel and a Norwegian vessel, carrying Americans, were also sunk.
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Prohibition as War Measure Introduced in Senate
A national prohibition amendment is introduced in the senate as a vital war measure. Senator Sheppard of Texas urges immediate action granting Congress power to ban manufacture sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors as a temporary wartime provision to take effect at once.
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Seize Interned German Vessels in New York Waters
New York April 6 Germanys mercantile fleet of 51 300 000 was seized by the United States hours after a state of war was declared. The fleet included 27 ships and 8 000 officers and sailors were taken to Ellis Island for internment. Vessels totaled 304 000 tons with eleven over 10 000 tons. The Vaterland, a 01 284 ton leviathan valued at 7 500 000, led the seized fleet.
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Crisis of Woman's Life Promises Relief for Middle-aged Women
Wagoner Oklahoma resident Mrs Violet Finical credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with lifting her from a two year bed of Change of Life ailments after two surgeries. She says neighbors who used the remedy also recovered while she resumes housework and garden work. The ad lists symptoms and endorses the product.
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Cascarets claim relief for bilious sick headaches
An advertisement touts Cascarets for headaches, biliousness, and digestive ills. It describes liver toxins and constipation, promises overnight relief, and urges a 10-cent box from a druggist. It notes Wichita, Kansas adopting a city manager form of government.
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Hawaiian Officer Ousted Over German War Vote Meeting
Lieut. Col. Charles W. Ziegler of the Hawaiian National Guard resigned after Brig. Gen. Frederick S. Strong of the U S Army demanded his departure. The February 7 meeting of the German American alliance, which Ziegler chaired, adopted a resolution to submit war with Germany to a popular vote and included speeches Strong deemed disloyal.
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