Wilson Warns Germany U S Breaks Off Relations If Submarine Warfare Continues
President Wilson delivered a blunt warning to Germany stating the United States will sever diplomatic relations unless Berlin abandons its submarine warfare and declares an immediate shift. The note and address to Congress set a few days for a reply, as leaders in Congress react with mixed concern and approval. Count von Bernstorff conveyed Berlin's view, noting U S resolve and the urgency to act to preserve relations.
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Union Nema Service
Washington
Wilson
Germany
United States
Berlin
Congress
Italy
Mann
Count von Bernstorf
Ambhasaeger
Von Igel Held in Custody Over Plot Allegations
United States Attorney Snowden Marshall stated that Wolf von Igel will not be released from custody. Two documents seized at his arrest on charges tied to plots to destroy Wellandesanai will be returned to the German embassy. Marshall affirmed the legality of the arrest and rejected any release consideration.
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Germany
iNew York
Wolfe von Igel
Sanly
United States
Bassador von Bernstorff
Mr. Marshall
Assistant Secretary Selected
William H. Ingraham former mayor of Portland Maine chosen by President Wilson for assistant secretary of war. He will succeed Henry Breckinridge who resigned with former Secretary Garrison.
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Washington, D. C
William H. Ingraham
Portland
President Wilson
Ingraham
Henry Breckinridge
Garrison
Tornadoes Strike Kansas Causing Deaths And Damage
Three tornadoes hit various parts of Kansas on April 1 causing at least two deaths and numerous injuries along with extensive property damage in Topeka and surrounding areas.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Tornado roars along Iowa Minnesota border
A tornado swept through north central Iowa and southern Minnesota on April 3 destroying several farmhouses injuring many people and killing livestock. Close care teams assisted in Mason City and surrounding areas as authorities assessed the damage and reported livestock losses.
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Iowa-Minnesota
Mason City
Iowa
Minnesota
Death Follows Fasting in Hot Springs
J H Straker of Peterboro Ontario longtime Dominion parliamentarian dies in Hot Springs after thirty six days of fasting. Source notes his prominent role and long service.
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Hot Springs
Ark
J. H. Straker
Peterboro
Ont
Dominion Parliamenat
Wilson Warns Germany Crisis Near As Submarine Policy Risks War
President Wilson addresses a joint session of Congress condemning German submarine warfare and warning that unless Berlin abandons its campaign against neutral and merchant ships the United States will sever diplomatic relations. He cites Lusitania Sussex and other attacks as proof of indiscriminate killing at sea and urges adherence to the law of nations.
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House of Representatives
Capitol
Washington
Germany
Wilson Westenlay
Congress
United States
Great Britain and Ireland
High Seas
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Thl
Great Britain
Ireland
Ascape
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LBA
Law of Nations
Lusitania
Sussex
Hmit
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Caliente
Dutch Seizure Order Impacts Transatlantic Steamers
The Hague issues a seizure order affecting ships plying between Holland and North America and South America. Dutch crews lose about 10 percent cargo space while still loading bunkers at American ports, altering voyage economics for German and English products and shipments to emerging South American markets.
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Holland
North America
Ehipe
Porte
Daten Celontes
President announces new assistant secretary position
Local brief notes a presidential appointment related to staffing in a government office. The unnamed source mentions a transition, indicating a new assistant secretary role may be created or filled.
Indirectly What is an indirect lighting system
A humorous dialogue explains indirect lighting as the social setup where one person receives a drink after another buys drinks. It frames the idea as a playful, informal arrangement among peers.
Port of War Nomination Approved by Secretary Thikee
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a nomination related to war matters at Port Kind, Maine, receiving approval from Secretary of War Thikee. Details on the nominee and dates are unclear in readable text.
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Wiliam M. Pigralam
Port Kind
Thikee
Greek Soil Hostile Move Report Allege Troop Displacement
An April dispatch from London reports Allied forces including British French and Serbian troops arriving in Greece and clashing with Greek forces in Epirus near Aliania. The report claims Halla troops are involved and that Chimarra Belghus is occupied amid the engagement.
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London
MacAn Exchange
Janina
Halla
Aliania
Chimarra Belghus
Iowa Counties Plan Comprehensive Road Improvements
Mason City reports nine counties including Marshall Clay and Cerro Gordo plan permanent grading gravel and bonds to cover overdrafts. Crawford Emmet Tama Buena Vista Black Hawk Sac Nevada Polk Polk City Madrid roads groups donate gravel while Hamilton polishes Tank Way route improvements.
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Mason City
Iowa
Iowa Mishway Commission Service Balletin
Marshall
Clay
Mardix
Cerro Gordy
Crawford
Humet
Tawa
Buena Vista
Hack Hawk
Que Board of Supervisors
Cerro Torde
Crawford County
Denison
Board of Supervisors
Wilverts
Enna
Tis Esthmatec
Stiu
Emmet
Tama County
Buena Vista County
Black Hawk
Sac County
Nevada
Commercial Club
Sailorville
Polk City
Madrid Goad Roads Association
Wesleyan Receives Large Gifts for Endowment Fund
Wesleyan College announces three substantial gifts totaling 15000 to its 300000 endowment drive, boosting the overall receipts to 195000. Donors include Hugh A. Cole Carl S. Williams and Gardner Cowles, all Chicago trustees and supporters.
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Wesleyan
Mount Pleasant
Wesleyan College
Campalenu
Lars Alfta
Tolelege Heard of
Advabes
Hugh A. Cole
Chicago
Carl S. Willams
Gardner Cowles
Els
Bof Asge
Railroads plan half million upgrade in Ravenport
Millwaukee Burlington and J R I & NW officials met with the Invee Improvement commission and agreed to fund a union passenger station a new freight depot modern yards team tracks depress main line tracks and eliminate a dangerous grade crossing remove switch tracks from the city frame.
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Ravenport
Big City
Millwaukee
Burlington
Five Fort Dodge Gypsum Firms Boost Wages 24 Percent
Gypsum companies in Fort Dodge raise wages by 24 percent due to labor shortages. The higher pay applies across the sector with contracts for gypsum miners potentially affected. Workers seek better conditions during the building season as Navy seacoast prospects loom.
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Fort Dodge
Ne'y
Fanatic Fires Churches in Waterloo Incendiary Attacks
An arsonist believed to be a fanatic set fire to several churches in Waterloo, including the Universali st and First Evangelical. The incidents began with loose papers and religious literature, causing extensive damage at Universalist and Foret Evangelical churches. Two women observed the intruder entering the Universalist church, describing him as wearing a long coat and appearing wild, poorly dressed. The fires occurred the eve of the city church census.
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Waterloo
Universitiat
Foret
Evangelical
Netthur
Universalist Church
Weari
Long Wale Ani
Hawaa
Cfty
Des Moines Set for Democratic State Convention
Des Moines will host the Democratic state convention with more than 1,000 delegates. The meeting follows a decision by the state central committee and party leaders in Des Moines during state conferences. Republican dates discussed include July 19 July 26 and August 2.
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Des Moines
State Central Committee
Republcan
He Ted Et
Forestry Bulletin outlines grove renewal methods
The dispatch lists five methods to replace aging and declining groves without removing the entire shelter belt. Methods include renewal from one side, renewal from both sides, great ant thinning, alternate rows, and wider spacing to preserve protection.
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Lesue Forestry Bulletin
Two Injured When Tank Explodes in Oskaloosa
James Chaney and Ralph Myers were seriously injured when a cylinder exploded during a soda fountain competition in a Chasey restaurant. Chaney suffered the loss of a foot while Myers was thrown against a counter and sustained a head wound. The blast occurred in a building owned by Myers and influenced the Chasey restaurant.
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Oskalonsa
James Chaney
Ralph Myers
Chares
Myers
Chasey
Rpotanranty
Double Funeral for Drowned Boys
A double funeral was held for John Avary and Gustav Johnson after a boat repair failure on the river F. The vessel sank when it filled with water as it was being moved from a wagon, claiming the two boys.
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John Avary
Weed Gustav Johnson
Lrich
Ie Botran
Wealthy Pioneer Hemikes Dies in Webster City
Wealthy pioneer H. E. Hemikes of Webster City died suddenly at his home after years of successful ventures. The 46 year old county resident, reputed to be among the area's wealthiest, suffered a fatal illness shortly before his death.
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Webster City
H. E
Michael Ryan Dies at Near 100 Year Milestone
Immigrant born in Ireland in 1350 is said to have lived nearly a century in the United States. Report notes Ryan would have been 297 if he had survived twenty one more days. Details mention a voyage from Ireland and a century landmark amid public honors.
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Sashua
Michael Ryan
Ryan
Ireland
Amerigon
Irhua
Elis
Noted Iowa Educator Charles Cite-Doe Dead at 75
Charles Cite-Do Train Sheard longtime secretary of the National Educational Association from 1893 to 190 "912" died in Winona Minnesota of heart disease at age 75. He served as superintendent of schools at Charles City and later as Secretary of the bureau of societies and conventions for the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
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Iowa
Charles Cite
National Educational Association
Winona
Mion
Charles City
Bureau of
War Horse Contract Reported For France
Council member Joseph Michener of the city closes a new contract with a French agent to buy 30 000 war horses in the Midwest for France. Michener has prior experience supplying horses for France and this adds another contract to his long record.
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Blutl
Joseph Michener
Agente
France
Middle West
Michener
Pleasant leader dies after sudden illness at Hillstare tanks
Former representative W Blackford aged 77 and president of Hillstare tanks died suddenly after tart trowbie illness. Local officials indicate he served county roles and led the firm for years.
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Mr Pleasant
W. Blackford
Hillstare Tanks
College President Resigns Amid Board Announcement
Mp per lows university announces the resignation of President I. Watson Cooper. The board of trustees says the resignation is accepted and will take effect at the close of the current school year.
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Payello
Mpper Lows University
I. Watson Cooper
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