Army and Navy Seek 3.4 Billion for United War Forces
Washington reports outline a push for a massive one year war bill of 3.4 billion dollars to fund a fully trained force of about two million by compulsory recruiting. Authorities favor rapid expansion of regulars and National Guard, with bond issues and tax measures to cover the cost while avoiding premature overseas deployment.
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Europe
Baker
Chamberlain
Senate Military Committee
House
Regular Army
National Guard
Germany
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
An advertisement from Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton NY promotes Swamp Root for kidney and bladder issues. It offers a ten cent sample bottle and a booklet with information about kidneys. Mentions San Antonio Daily Light and lists regular bottle sizes 50 cents and one dollar at drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
San Antonio Daily Light
W.l.douglas
W. L. Douglas
L. Douglas
San Francisco
New York
America
Brockton
Mass
W.l.douglas Shoe Co
Eras Corp
Spark St
Make Your Choice Between School Children Ticket and Bull Moose
TheCampaign Committee urges voters to choose between endorsing the School Children's Ticket or Selig Deutschman and his Progressive Bull Moose ticket. This political ad promotes one side and warns readers to support the school children.
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Selig Deutschman
Bull Moose
Americans Endorse War in London Meeting
Americans living in London gathered at Queen's Hall on April 6 to back President Wilson and the Senate declaring war on Germany. Oscar H. Baldwin, president of the American Society, led a resolution praising the United States move and government actions.
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London
Queen's Hall
Wilson
American Senate
United States
Germany
Oscar H. Baldwin
American Society
War resolution to pass House today
Report describes congressional proceedings as debate on a war resolution continues in the House. Speaker and members send remarks to the chair while Mr Cooper resists surrendering time for tasteless interruptions, arguing the German government never guaranteed to end submarine warfare.
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Cooper
Representative Flood
Senate Votes 82 to 6 for War Resolution in Congress
The Senate adopted the war resolution by 82 to 6 after more than twelve hours of debate led by pacifists and supporters. It calls for declaring war on the imperial German government and authorizes the President to deploy all U.S. naval and military resources to achieve a successful termination of the conflict.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
LaFollette
Williams
Lane
Stone
Vardaman
Gronna
Norris
Wilson
Cummins
Kenyon
Kirby
O'Gorman
Clapp
Works
House
United States of America
House of Representatives
Congress
United States
Congress of
Government to Issue Bonds for War Financing
Washington reports that tax measures for the war are not fixed yet but indicate the treasury will seek to raise through bonds. The plan centers on this first tranche of two billion dollars in financing.
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Army
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Treasury
Right Most Precious War Message From Wilson
Rio de Janeiro reports that Wilson regards right over peace, urging war for humanity. Gazeta de Noticians and Jornal de Commercio highlight his pledge to isolate Germany and fight Prussian militarism for liberty, uniting the American continent and humanity.
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Rio
Janeiro
Gazeta de Noticing
Wilson
Germany
Jornal de Commercio
Europe
British naval circles favor Brazil as Entente ally
British naval circles would welcome Brazil as an ally of the entente, viewing Brazil as the most important neutral after America for the entente cause. Cuba is also considered important for affording submarine bases.
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London
Brazil
America
Cuba
Railroads to Unite New York for War Service
Railroads nationwide will operate as one system for wartime needs. They plan to handle all government business with minimal disruption to commerce. Fairfax Harrison, president of the Southern Railway, notes a pledge to give the government preferred use of facilities for national defense.
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New York
United States
Fairfax Harrison
Southern Railway
Committee On National Defense
American Railway Association
Russian official self-inflicted wound at club
Michael Sporzatovsky a Russian government commercial messenger was found with a bullet wound in his stomach at the Baltimore Country Club and police said the wound was self inflicted in an accidental shooting after investigation.
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Baltimore
Michael Sporzatovsky
Baltimore Country Club
Engineers Regiment to be Equipped by James Stewart & Co
A regiment of 1000 engineers skilled in construction will be offered to the United States by James Stewart & Co. Incorporated. The company will cover equipment and transportation to any mobilization point designated by the government. The Washington Star quotes Mr Meekton on leadership blame.
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New York
United States
James Stewart & Co., Incorporated
Malone Confers on Seizure of Ships
Customs Collector Malone who oversees war bound German merchant ships at New York met with Secretary McAdoo. It was understood the government was considering taking possession of the vessels.
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Washington, PD
Malone
New York
McAdoo
Posse kills two men as fugitives flee in Oklahoma
Al bert Smith a negro and his 3-year old child were killed when a sheriff s posse from Okmulgee and Muskogee Counties tried to arrest three men at Smith s Mountain cabin 20 miles northeast of Okmulgee. Smith and his wife fired on the officers who returned fire killing Smith at the doorway. Osa Bird a negro and Robert Medling a white man were captured after the exchange.
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Okmulgee
Okla
Albert Smith
Osa Bird
Robert Medling
Muskogee
Smith's Mountain Cabin
Here
Smith Cabin
Smith
How to Get Relief From Catarrh
Health note advises using Par mint double strength mixed with hot water and granulated sugar to relieve catarrh and head noises. Take 1 tablespoon four times daily for quick relief, opening nostrils and reducing mucus. Easy to make, inexpensive, and recommended for all catarrh sufferers.
Apportionment of School Funds in Texas
Austin April 5 Prof W F Doughty state superintendent announces a per capita April apportionment of 1 for the school fund bringing the 7 per capita annual total to date. The distribution for the month totals 1 223 302 dollars among Texas schools and closes the scholastic year that began Sept 1, 1916.
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Austin
Tex
W. F
Doughty
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Binghamton, N. c
School Children’s Ticket
Switzerland
Rio Janeiro
Ostetter
Quires
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Hollier Motor Co
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POSSE
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American Wine CO
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Cicero
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