Springfield votes dry by 458 ballots in capital race
In Springfield the dry side won by 458 votes, with a total dry vote of 791 and wet 1 5583. The women helped, contributing 278 votes to the wet side, while men opposed the move. Across Riverton and other towns many communities voted on dry versus wet options, producing a mix of outcomes and noting Springfield as the driest large city in the state.
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President Wilson Feted at White House and Capitol
President Wilson received a strong ovation as he left the White House to address Congress. A large crowd sang patriotic tunes before the Capitol appearance, where a throng greeted him. He stayed late meeting with Col. Hinse from New York.
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White House
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Cleveland Woman Recruits Workers for War Prep
Miss Kate Davis of East Cleveland mobilizes Ohio women to fill medicus trial roles if war comes. She aims to recruit many in Cleveland and statewide, appointed by Secretary of Labor Wilson to the federal emergency service board. Col Aden Knoph Dies, 74, longtime banker and Republican figure, dies in Olney, Illinois.
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Secretary of Labor
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Federal Board For Emergency Service
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Aden Knoph
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War Resolution Moves Through Both Houses in War Stance
Washington April 4 The administration war resolution clears the way in both houses for prompt enactment directing the President to prosecute a state of war with Germany. Senators La Follette and leaders push quick action as sessions plan to run until a vote is taken with letters urging Senators to attend. House sentiment favors the measure amid fears of a filibuster and committees await full information on financing after passage.
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Trail of German spies signals broad government inquiry
President warns of German espionage in high offices. Reports say spies found in closely guarded executive precincts, though no prosecutable evidence yet. Officials expect a wide inquiry and new espionage measures to protect state secrets and diplomatic facilities. The Justice Department has intensified actions against foreign agents since the war began.
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France Watches Congress Vote On War With Germany
Paris April 4 France fixes its attention on Washington awaiting a vote by Congress on President Watsons recommendation that Congress decree a state of war with Germany. The Temps notes strong German violence tests American will and discusses possible new war inventions amid asks What will Edison do and what discovery may aid the country.
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Berlin to Continue Sea War Amid U S Negotiations
Berlin reports President Wilson’s state of war message reached Berlin and says no change in German attitude will occur if Congress accepts his views. Germany will not declare war or act to wage war against the United States, and the submarine war will continue as before, though not directed more at neutral ships. The note awaits the United States response.
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Steel workers receive fresh wage increase
New York April United States Steel announces a roughly ten percent rise in wage rates and salaries up to 2500 for employees across its subsidiaries. The increase, effective May 1, follows three prior voluntary raises this year totaling about 33 percent. Payroll grows from 178,200 to 203,085,502 dollars.
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Rome Reacts to War News From America
In Rome dramatic headlines from Paris editions report the United States and Germany on the verge of war. Newsboys surged through the streets selling papers as crowds reacted with enthusiasm, and the pope’s supporters watched events with keen interest.
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Armour Calls Upon Men for Loyalty
Armour & Co. calls 50,000 employees nationwide to show loyalty to the President as war looms. Ogden Armour urges readiness to act, urging sacrifice and patriotism across the organization. Two steamers report safe arrivals in Boston and New York as port rumors swirl around a possible sinking. Labor leaders meet in Washington to organize defense committees and prepare for wartime needs. Mollman re-elected in East St Louis by about 3,500.
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Ogden Armour
Armour & Coa
United States
British Advance Near Arras Amid Blizzard Action
British forces push forward under a heavy April blizzard, capturing Plein Sur Cojeul and Maissainy while repulsing a German counterattack at Pompleux Letjuerard. Reports from Reuters cite progress toward Cambrai and Beaumetz as Allied lines advance from Geeurains to the Anmuens Cambrai road.
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Steamship Stanley Sunk with Five Killed
New York April 4 The British steamship Stanley was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine on March 21 near the Irish coast while sailing from Newport News to Cherbourg with grain. Five crew members were killed, fifteen survivors reached port aboard the steamship Port Albany, and two more crewmen died later in open boats.
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Government reserves all raw wool in Boston market
The Boston Wool Trade association voted to reserve the entire supply of raw wool owned or controlled in the city for government use. The stock, largest wool market in the world, will be offered to the government at the prices quoted Tuesday.
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Boston Wool Trade Association
Wife of former Russian premier attempts suicide
London April 4 Reuters dispatch from Petrograd reports the wife of former Russian premier Boris Vo Sturmer tried to kill herself after receiving a letter. She cut her throat and is in a dangerous condition. Sturmer is six years old?
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Kiel Re elected St. Louis Mayor
The St Louis mayor Kiel was reelected by a large majority in April with about 20 000 votes more than his Democratic opponent Witham C. Connet. The race was decided across 268 precincts.
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Survivors of Aztec Arrive in Paris
Ambassador Sharp escorted the state department team including Capt. O Brien of the torpedoed American steamer Aztec and Lieut. Gresham who led the guard of 12 bluejackets aboard the vessel as they reached Paris on April 1 in Washington dispatches.
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Chicago Election Quiet This Year
Chicago voters chose a city clerk James T. Igoe and treasurer Clayton F. Stith, each winning decisive margins, while alderman races drew more attention. Results show Igoe with about 25,000 votes and Stith with nearly 10,000, as party lines and ward contests shaped the returns amid a quiet mayoral ticket.
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ILLINGIS SOLONS WILL DISCUSS WAR
Springfield April 4 War measures will be discussed by both houses of the Illinois general assembly this week. The body resumes today after adjournment for municipal elections. A resolution urging entry into the war in the name of smaller nations is in the hands of the executive committee. A compulsory vote act is expected to pass. Senator Campbell's bill for 6000 defense funds for the state will be reported by the appropriations committee.
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Relief workers leave Belgium for Swiss safety
The American Commission for Relief in Belgium reports most workers have exited Brussels or are en route to Switzerland, with only a few remaining two weeks to finish duties. Minister Brand Whitlock led a special train provided by German authorities and seven delegates reached Berne on April 1. by month’s end, nearly all will be in Switzerland.
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American Commission For Relief
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Cuban Revolution Costs to America
New York April 1 The political revolution in Cuba will cost the American public between 875000 and 1000000 this year. An estimate by an unnamed analyst from the Federal Sugar Refining Company cites labor dislocation and higher sugar costs. The proposed changes raise production costs and may translate to about one cent more per pound of refined sugar, impacting consumers.
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Towry
Threatens Wilson given 18 months sentence
Bal Spimore reports that Amos Paulis, 20, was sentenced by Judge Rosa in the United States District Court to 18 months in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta after a threat against President Wilson.
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Bloomington Store Burned Fire Gutts New Market Department Store
Fire Tuesday morning gutted the New Market department store in Bloomington. Damage was estimated at 24 thousand dollars. Local authorities investigated the blaze and noted the loss affected multiple departments. No injuries were reported.
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Rescue at sea aboard French boat救援在法船上
A fragment reports the Alnwick Castle rescue at sea after torpedoing by an unseen U boat. Passengers include a woman and baby. 700 crew aboard. ship sank in 25 minutes. survivors endured days at sea with limited rations and illness. several died.
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London Star Reports A Second Lincoln Rumor
A London Star item hints at a possible second Lincoln, discussing tensions and speculation amid early April reports. The piece notes uncertainty and references broader wartime events, with scattered names and places as readers assess significance.
War plans rush as United States nears entry
Washington April 1 The pratee Leth of Tihag tiv war discussed at Chuesing's cabires as plans to join with the war fleet in cooperation with Entente powers move forward. Premier Lloyd George to address Commons on US entry. cabinet discusses defense and mobilization steps.
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