War and wealth as Christian duty in Poteat sermons
Dr E M Poteat argues unselfish motives must guide any war stance, urging Christians to purge selfish aims, oppose Germany, and support peace. He warns prosperity tempts vice, calls for service in business, and stresses community duty. A Baltimore rally ends in riot.
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President Wilson Declares for War with Germany
Congress met at noon and, after Mr. Wilson’s address, a war declaration resolution was introduced and delayed. Senator La Follette opposed immediate passage, with votes to occur tomorrow, while the administration pressed for swift action and mobilization plans. The president urged unity and cooperation with allied nations as he denounced Germany’s actions and outlined military and financial steps.
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Clark Reelected Speaker As War Resolution Initiated
Congress convened with Champ Clark reelected speaker by the Independents and Democrats who fully organized the House. President Wilson addressed both chambers announcing a state of war with Germany and joint resolution calling for war powers and full defense mobilization.
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Pomerene Attacks Stone In War Declaration Address
In Newport News Ohio Senator Atlee Pomerene attacked Missouri Senator Stone and allies in the armed merchant ship bill filibuster. He argued the United States must declare war on Germany, lamenting delays in liberty on the high seas and justice in world courts.
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Lodge and Bannwart clash in Capitol corridor brawl
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts knocked down Alexander Bannwart of Dorchester in a Capitol corridor confrontation over a vote against war with Germany. A pacifist delegation and Rev. Paul Harris of Drake witnessed the exchange before Capitol police took Bannwart and several others into custody.
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Armed Aztec sunk near Brest amid war risks
The American armed merchant ship Aztec, the first such vessel from this side of the Atlantic, was torpedoed off an island near Brest France. Aboard were 39 crew members including 17 Americans. some were rescued while many are presumed lost. The ship carried foodstuffs and general supplies valued over 500000 dollars and had sailed from New York March 18 bound for Havre.
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Rankin Takes Seat as First Woman in House
Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana, the first woman member of Congress, took her seat after a suffrage dominated ceremony. The day featured a breakfast for Rankin with Carrie Chapman Catt and Alice Paul, while Rankin delivered a long speech amid cheers. She entered without a hat, wearing a dark dress, and carried a bouquet. The event marked a historic moment in Washington.
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War cost estimate: four billion dollars first year
Washington April 1 four billion dollars may be needed in the first year of war if hostilities with Germany occur. Estimates cover raising, equipping and maintaining 1 038 000 men at 1 038 000 000, ammunition 500 000 000, fortifications 500 000 000, transports 800 000 000, navy expansion 1 000 000 000 plus interest to total about 3 991 520 000.
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Automobile Insurance Question From Readers
A reader asks how autos relate to insurance. The reply notes that car owners may pay lower premiums when there is less risk of collision with pedestrians and traffic dangers, implying risk-based pricing affects auto insurance costs.
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