War Declaration Vote and Democratic Debates Unfold in Congress
United States Congress debates and approves a state of war against Germany amid strong partisan speeches. Representative Rankin’s dramatic moment and Roll Calls mark a pivotal night as President’s war plans are supported by a large majority.
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Seizure Orders Target German Ships in U S Ports
Government orders seize five German steamships in Boston harbor and three more in Baltimore after war declaration. Vessels are held for safety. crews dis possessed. Marshal and guardsmen remove ships Amerika Cincinnati Kittekind Koln Ockenfels Rhein Neckar Bulgaria. Warren retires from Senate forthcoming 1919 term noted. Cudahy Packing opens large Salt Lake plant with 300 workers and weekly output of 320 cattle and 3,000 hogs.
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Prepared for War with the Germans
Officials say the nation’s preparedness is ready for any German pressure with 20 million capable of military duty, 100 million in patriotic resolve, and vast naval and industrial mobilization. Navy strength nears 87,000 sailors. coast patrol and motor craft under construction. Army plans anticipate 700,000 with National Guard readiness, and Salt Lake City named a potential military center pending Senate action. Margaret Wilson donates 1,000 to the Red Cross from her spring concert tour.
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FARMERS TURN TO MINING IN PREWAR COAL BOOM
Clarksburg West Virginia area farmers switch to surface coal mining as prices rise. With oxen and basic tools they mine coal from shallow veins and haul it by wagon to railheads where buyers pay strong prices. Many farm properties yield quick fuel income despite limited equipment.
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Two Million More Trained for War Effort Aimed
The article outlines plans to train two million additional soldiers within two years as part of wartime preparation. Secretary Baker states measures will move to House and Senate committees once the war resolution passes. Major General Scott will explain the plan and the military rationale behind the need for expanded training.
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War Financing Request to Congress in April
The article reports a April appeal to Congress for immediate funds totaling around 3 billion dollars to support war needs. It calls for raising navy strength to 160000 and marine corps to 20000, plus 292 million for naval expenditures. It mentions income from whiskey and beer taxes and the Fed Reserve could absorb up to 2 billion in bonds at up to 3.4 percent, with Secretary McAdev noting feasibility but not confirming methods.
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Unclear OCR Fragment on Population and Industry
Fragmentary text references Ramón P. de Negri and Cambridge Massachusetts with scattered phrases about men women and production. The legible items mention Harvard and the United Kingdom and a growing population but lack coherent context or complete facts to form a clear news item.
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Government to take over war supplies plant if price cuts stand
Washington reports the government will order a large war supplies shipment at a government fixed price. If the supplier refuses to lower costs, the plant may be seized and run by the government. Officials refuse to name the manufacturer or agency involved. The aim is fair pricing with minimal profits for wartime needs.
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China May Declare War Sparks U S War Talk
China shows active interest in U S war politics as Chinese minister Dr Kuo visited Secretary Lansing seeking information for his government. China may follow Wilson's lead and sever relations with Germany and consider war declaration with potential military gains and risks of foreign control.
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NO CHANGE IN ATTITUDE Berlin Declares Germany Will Not Declare War
Berlin reports President Wilson's state of war message. Germany maintains no plan to declare war on the United States. Submarine warfare will continue as before with no shift toward the US, and treatment of American citizens remains unchanged while Germany expects reciprocal behavior from the United States.
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Chileans Praise United States in Democracy Defense
The Diario Ulur in Santiago lauds U S actions as defending democracy and argues American participation in the war won’t harm U S commerce while preserving productive power. A train bandit case in Martinsburg West Virginia reports Henry Grady Webb pleading guilty and sentenced to 25 years in Atlanta penitentiary after a $1000000 unsigned currency theft. A Boise Idaho patriotism demonstration drew about 4000 marchers to back the president in the conflict with Germany.
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British Freighter Bank Reward Reported in New York
A March 14 notice from New York agents for the owners reports a German vessel with a cargo value unknown and Creight unrecovered. A reward is offered for information leading to recovery or details of the ship and its cargo.
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Tom Will Lead U S Effort To Bolster War Cooperation
Tom will begin duties for America to discuss advancing cooperative work in the wartime effort. The goal is to strengthen allied collaboration and accelerate joint actions across military and civilian fronts.
Northern and eastern Idaho unrest looms amid trials and protests
A jumble of reports from Nye County Nevada to Utah and Nevada cites juries, murders, and new developments. Details include a Nye County jury trial over a bustee murder, a first female juror in April term at Galt Lame, a Goldfield derby planned between Willié Mecham and Jack Dempsey, and a hotel fund in Deeth Nevada. Other items note CW riot talk, timber growth in Fallon, a state tax office appointment for Mina Harris, and trials of police officials in Washington.
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