Cuba Will Declare War on Germany
April 7 Havana report that President Menocal asked Congress to declare Cuba at war with Germany and seize ships in Havana harbor. Three German ships Bavaria Adelheid Kyelonia and an Austrian Virginia are named as seized vessels. Senate and House committees to meet to consider the message.
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Havana
Menocal
Congress
Cuba
Germany
New York
United States
Republic of Cuba
Bavaria
Adelheid
Kyelonia
Virginia
Senate
Menocalle
House of Representatives
US protests German submarine policy and neutrality
The United States states it strongly disapproves of Germanys new submarine warfare plan. It cites repeated attacks on neutrals and demands justice for Americans harmed by German submarines. The note underscores distrust of German promises and calls for adherence to international norms. Continued on page 43.
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United States
Gueessantiv
Germany
Bryan Offers Service to Wilson in War Effort
Col Bryan Ready sends a message to President Wilson pledging to serve as a private when needed. He volunteers for Red Cross hospital aid and YMCA activities, and to guard soldiers' morals in camps. Bryan previously commanded a Nebraska regiment as a colonel in the Spanish American War.
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Bryan
Chicago Board of Trade Protest Against Railroads
The Chicago Board of Trade filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a protest against many eastern railroads for failing to supply Chicago shippers with enough box cars and asks the commission to set rules to curb discrimination against Chicago. Joseph P. Griffin, BT president, says the protest asserts legal rights and that wartime state does not alter the issue. the government will requisition cars as needed.
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Washiington
Chicago Board of Trade
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Joseph P. Griffin
Board of Trade
Army and Navy Plans Shaped for Long War
Washington April 7 measures to prepare for hostilities with Germany moved fast as President Wilson urged prompt enactment of general staff army plans. Navy mobilization ordered, with naval reserve and militia to flag within days, and vast orders sent to contractors. Army aims to raise a million men in a year with full equipment, while staff plans select experienced regulars to lead new divisions and training centers.
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Washington
Germany
War and Navy Departments
Wilson
General Staff
House Military Committee
Navy
Daniels
Naval Militia
Naval Reserve
Coast Patrol Service
War Department
Congress
Army
White House
Ife
Peeorble
Secretaries hear staff plan on draft budget
Mainman at the house military committee met Secretary Baker to review the staff plan and its 3 trillion dollar budget before the committee. The conference discussed draft clauses of the DHL with expected opposition. The national guard would be drafted into federal service, separated from its military status, rather than being recalled under dual allegiance.
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T Mainman Pent
House Military Committee
Baker
DHL
Congress
German Nationalists Alarmed by Wilson Peace Plan
In an appeal from Copente, critics in conservative German circles rally against President Wilson’s democracy concept. Count Von Reventlow in Tages Zeitung attacks the plan and analyzes Russia’s role, arguing reform threatens Prussia’s stability and that American capital may shape Germany’s future amid war. He warns Russia’s turmoil could unsettle the Entente and weaken Russian military vigor.
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Copentepagen
London
Wasom
Germany
Count Vor Reventlow
Tages Zeitung
Wilson
Count von Reventlow
Russia
Lloyd George Hosts American Journalists in Cabinet Chamber
In London on April 7 British Prime Minister Lloyd George welcomed American correspondents in Downing Street’s cabinet chamber. He read a message to the American people on behalf of the imperial war cabinet as war maps decorated the wall and officials appeared in civilian clothes.
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London
David Lhird George
Triday
Cabinet
Downing Street
Mr. Lloyd George
Imperial War Cabinet
German Insurance Firms Protected From Interference
President Wilson issued a proclamation assuring German insurance companies operating in the United States that their business will not be interfered with. The measure defines their status since relations with Germany broke, noting these firms are separate in practice from German headquarters and may operate domestically but will not remit funds or maintain ties with Germany during the war.
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Washington
United States
Wilson
State Department
Germany
Mexican officials decline to comment on war declaration
Ernest Garza Perez acting foreign minister says he cannot discuss Mexico's attitude until President Carranza is formally notified of the state of war. Other Mexican leaders remain reticent during a holiday. In Vera Cruz, about 40 Germans hear Wilson's war proclamation with little reaction.
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Mexico
Ernest Garza Perez
Germany
United States
Fleet Carranza
Carranza
Vera Cruz
Wilson
Reform Currents Grow In Germany After War Entry
April II 1917 reports show liberals and socialists urging bold German reforms. Calls for immediate constitutional modernization and a domestic diplomatic base grow, with many favor declaring peace without annexations like Austria-Hungary. The shift follows U S entry, muting old traditions and pressuring a new German policy stance.
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London
America
Germany
Austria-Hungary
United States
Germans Face War Strain as Blockade Bites
Wartime editorials in Vorwaerts reflect rising German anxiety over the blockade and the need for sweeping reforms at home. The article argues America’s peace power is vital for postwar economic recovery and urges a united defense while denying imperial conquest. It notes US ship seizures and future use of seized vessels for allies, with potential troop transport capacity of about 40,000 troops for the largest ships.
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Germany
America
Russia
Ant Clares
Éenemy
Tenders Facilities of State Factories
Pres Samuel M. Hastings of the Illinois Manufacturers association sent a telegram to President Wilson asking if a list of state plant capacities and facilities usable for military and naval preparations would aid the chief executive and cabinet members. He noted many plants are available for war purposes and owners are eager to cooperate with the federal government.
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Chicago
Samuel M. Hastings
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Wilson
The Whig Want Column Ad Copy
The text urges using The Whig Want column to spread information about real estate for sale. It encourages sharing all details advertisers wish to provide to attract buyers and notes the most interested reader will purchase the property.
Naval militiamen respond to Illinois call in April message
Governor Lowden said Illinois naval reserves are ready to deploy at once under Secretary Daniels order. The unit comprises 507 enlisted men and 39 officers, led from Chicago by Captain Edward A. Evers with divisions stationed in Chicago Maline Peoria Alton and Quiney under Lieutenants Mulholland Davidson Mead Melvin Taylor Davis Belsley Maxfield Jotneon and others. Adjutant General Dickson noted orders issued ten days earlier set deployment plans for all divisions.
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Springfield
Naval Militia of
Illinois
Lowden
Daniels
Naval Reserves
Chicago
Edward A. Evers
Tanth
Mulholland
Davidson
Mead
Melvin
Taylor
Davis
Maline
Lieut
Howard
Peoria
Belsley
Alton
Maxfield
Ouiney
Jotneon
Dickson
Navy Department
Divissa
German vessels seized for repairs in U.S. ports
The cabinet debates disposition of about 100 merchant ships tied up in American ports. Officials report many vessels require repairs and will determine final status as the United States tightens war controls.
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Cabinet
U. S
German Ships in San Juan Seized
The crews of three German ships at Porto Rico were taken into custody by federal authorities. The Kd-38 British collier was opened by its crew before arrest and is sinking. The ships named are Odenwald, President, and Kd3. The Kd3 was captured by the Narbhrue raider and interned in San Juan in January 1915.
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San Juan, Po
Apal
Porto Rico
Narbruhe
San Juan
French Front Reports Two Days of Sanguinary Fighting
Paris dispatch says French authorities report progress in the northwest of Rheims where fierce fighting has continued for two days. The front has seen predominant bombardments as troops press the engagement.
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Paris
Rheims
War Declared as Wilson Signs Congress Resolution
President Wilson signed the war resolution declaring the United States at war with Germany. Orders issued to mobilize reserves and arrest sixty leaders in German plots. Secretaries Daniels and Baker coordinate with Congress on army plans and a three billion dollar war budget.
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Studstest
Daniels
War Department
Congress
Baker
Dent
House Military Committee
Government weighs seizure or payment for ships after war
Government begins consideration of whether the United States can confiscate the ships outright or must pay for them after the war. Once seaworthy, the fleet adds a merchant marine and more than 600,000 tons for transport of supplies and munitions to the effort.
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United States
Germany
Eame
Vaterland
Bathoa
Eati
America
Arrest Leaders In German Plots Across U S Abduction
Washington April 7 The attorney general ordered the arrest of 60 alleged German ringleaders in plots and conspiracies in the United States immediately after President Wilson signed the war resolution. The detainees, all German citizens, are to be held without court warrants under wartime powers, with further arrests anticipated in days.
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Washiington
United States
Gregory
Wilson
Department of Justice
Congress
Great Britain
Middle Iize
Gennan
Boy-Ed
von Papen
Thia
Navy sets prices for torpedoes and steel in war effort
Washington April 7 the navy invoked new wartime powers to fix reasonable prices for steel and torpedoes under government control. The Bliss company agreed to accept orders at the new price after the price bureau determined production cost plus a fair profit, and to speed up manufacturing.
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Farrell
American Tron and Steel Institute
Council of National Sense
Daniels
Kov
Bliss Company
Tt Peda Tds
Iowa
Danels
Oue Ubernance Bureau
War Moves in Capital Sealed by War Declaration
President signs war declaration as the House passes it early Friday. A proclamation defines aliens status. Steel industry asks for reduced Government steel use for navy ships, saving an estimated 18 million. Justice Department issues orders to arrest 65 Germans in the country, some free on bail, others dangerous. German merchant vessels in American ports interned and nearly 100 ships seized and taken over by the government.
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House
Navy
Department of Justice
Cuban War Move Tracks German Threat in Caribbean
The Cuban President asks Congress to declare war on Germany as naval militia and coast patrols organize under new power. House and Senate form committees to investigate and report. Three German ships interned in Cuban ports will be seized.
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Coast Patrol
Congress
Germany
House
Senate
Cuban
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