Submarine Threats Said To Lurk In Gulf Ahead Of U S War
Reports from Europe to Washington claim more than a score of German submarines may be in Mexican waters ready to attack as the United States moves toward a long war. Neutrals relay information about German subs supplying from Mexican bases, possible links to Zimmerrmann and Carranza plans via Zubaran in Berlin.
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Carranza
Zubaran
Berlin
Proclamation Declares War on Imperial German Government
President Woodrow Wilson proclaims a state of war with Germany, outlines alien enemy regulations for male noncitizens aged 14 and up, and details prohibitions on ownership of weapons, aircraft, signaling devices, ciphered material, and restrictions on movement, residence, and legal rights. The document extends to all land and water within U S jurisdiction.
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Germany
Continental
War Declared as United States Enters World War I
Washington April 6 the United States formally enters World War I after President Wilson signed the war resolution declaring a state of war with Germany. The Navy and Army were ordered to mobilize, and officials announced preparations and public calls for loyalty while food production and distribution plans were outlined. Speaker Clark and Vice President Marshall joined in the signing, and Miss Jeanette Rankin voted against the war.
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D. C
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Germany
Wilson
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Marshall
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Geremany
Clark
Senate
White House
Army Department
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War Department
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Kitchin
Jeanette Rankin
New
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Montana
United States will not sever ties with Austria Poland or Turkey
Washington reports the United States will not sever relations or declare war with Austria Bulgaria or Turkey unless forced by those nations. Germany is expected to press allies to align with the central powers. Penfield's Washington summon is seen as not signaling aggression toward Austria. Joseph C. Grew to be charge in Vienna after Penfield departs.
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D. C
United States
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Central Alliance
Germany
Penfield
State Department
Wilson
Count Tarnowski
Vienna
Joseph C. Grew
Berlin
Mr. Penfield
Bill to Arm Home Guards Introduced in Senate
Senator Lodge introduced a bill authorizing the Secretary of War to issue rifles and ammunition to home guards in all states and territories. The measure seeks to arm local defense units amid ongoing national security concerns.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of War
Senator Lodge
Coast Guard Merges Into Navy Under War Laws
The coast guard becomes part of the navy today as its assets and personnel are placed under wartime authority.
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Washington, D. C
Coast Guard
Navy
San Antonio Area Forecast Brief
For San Antonio and vicinity the day brings a fair start and warmer conditions. Saturday will see increasing cloudiness and a risk of colder air later as temperatures ease back.
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Vicinity
Weather forecast for major cities a tourist note
Weather for travelers lists St Louis Chicago Milwaukee Kansas City New York and Washington with temperatures from 32 to /coastlines. Forecast mentions clear or raining conditions and winds from the northwest southeast and south east with varying highs and lows for the past 24 hours.
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Russians hold line after German assault near Riga
German forces advanced south of Riga and pierced Russian lines but the Russians counterattacked, retook the position, and halted the German push. Berlin reports German capture of over nine thousand Russians, fifteen guns, and 150 machine guns on the Stokhod bridgehead.
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London
Riga
Berlin
Stokhod
War Office
Russian and British detachments meet on Diala River front
London reports that on Monday Russian and British advance detachments engaged near the Diala River by the Persian border in Mesopotamia. The Turkish defense is said to be retreating as reported by the war office.
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Diala
Mesopotamia
War Office
Quiet News from Laredo on War Resolution Signing
Laredo Texas reports no border disturbances after the war resolution was signed. A reliable Mexican source says no extra troops will be sent to the border as all forces are needed in the Chihuahua district.
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Chihuahua
No Comment as Congress War Resolution Passes
News from Mexico reports quiet reception of the U.S. Congress war resolution. No neutrality statement expected from the Mexican government today. General Obregon, minister of war, called on Ambassador Fletcher to discuss the matter.
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Mexican Sentiment Against Germany Grows in Mexico
Brownsville Texas April 6 Pro American sentiment is spreading in Mexico and General Carranza may route all Germans from the Mexican army according to a Washington dispatch from Consul Johnson in Matamoros. The agent in Victoria Tamaulipas quoted Governor Osuna and General Cesar Lopez de Lara saying public opinion is turning against German activities. A Swedish subject Martin Burlap detained at the border sought work as a machinist and defended his principles.
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Matamoros
Victoria
Tamaulipas
Osuna
Cesar Lopez de Lara
Germany
Martin Burlap
Burlap
Bossman Faces Arraignment Over Flag Desecration Charge
John Bossman of Bass Lake Junction Indiana is to be arraigned after James Moriarity alleged he stamped on an American flag multiple times last night Bossman a German national who has been in the United States four years denies the charge Chicago April 6
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John Bossman
Bass Lake Junction
Ind
James Moriarity
Bossman
German spy held in Collinsville with Texas border maps
A Department of Justice officer left Dallas for Collinsville to take in charge a German man arrested there as a German spy. He possessed maps of the Texas boundary from Dallas to El Paso, bridge locations, Rio Grande rail and road maps, forts and coastal posts, with German lettering and a claim of a pleasure hike through Texas.
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Tex
Department of Justice
Collinsville
Texas
el Paso
Rio Grande
United States
Mexico
Mexican man jailed for spitting on American flag
Phillip Madino, a Mexican national, was sentenced to six months in the workhouse by a police justice in Trenton New Jersey for spitting on the American flag.
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Phillip Madino
Trenton
N. J
Sherman businessmen begin afternoon military drills
Sherman Texas on April 6 saw local businessmen start rudimentary military drills. The sessions will run each afternoon in a vacant lot near the business district and involve basic tactics and formations.
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Sherman
Tex
Notice from U S Attorney General Warns German Aliens
Philadelphia April 6 The notice signed by United States Attorney General Gregory informs German aliens not previously implicated in plots that they need not fear action if they obey the law and keep silent. The message was received by the Federal Marshal of the Philadelphia district today.
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Philadelphia
United States
Gregory
Department of Justice
Tarnowskis Told to Demand Passports if War Steps In
Vienna reports Count Tarnowski, now Austro Hungarian ambassador in the United States, to break diplomatic relations and demand passports for himself and his suite if Congress ratifies Wilson’s war recommendation against Germany.
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Vienna
Count Tarnowski
United States
Congress
Wilson
Germany
Riot at Newport News Shipyard Leaves Two Shot
Newport News, April 6. Two black workers were shot in a riot at the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company plant. About 500 black workers participated as police and guards restored order. Disputes cited include a self conflict among workers and rock throwing by youths, with guards opening fire in the melee.
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