Congress Opens Momentous Session for Republic
Washington April 2 Congress assembled for a session described as the most momentous in the republic's history. President Wilson to address a joint session at 8 p.m. as leaders push to organize quickly while debates focus on declaring war on Germany and guiding the nation through perilous times.
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Telegrams Denied for Capitol Street Parades
Telegrams for the Capitol Street parades were denied, with officials citing procedural or security concerns. The decision blocks public celebration planning and requires further review by city authorities.
Champ Clark Re-elected Speaker Amid War Debate
In Washington and New York pacifist and antiwar factions rallied around the Capitol as Congress neared action on war. Champ Clark of Missouri was re-elected speaker by 217 to 205, with Democrats and a mix of minor party lawmakers supporting him, while protests and heated exchanges showcased the era’s divided stance on imminent U.S. involvement with Germany.
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Clark Reelected Speaker as War Address Nears
Washington April 2 Speaker Clark was reelected 217 to 205 over Republican Mann as the first step in organizing the House ahead of President Wilsons war address. A declaration of a state of war against Germany was expected, with a resolution prepared authorizing wartime actions and defense mobilization.
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Revolution in Russia Welcomed by Exiles Arriving in Petrograd
Charles Hoyas ton president of the American Tusalan chamber of commerce arrived amid cheering crowds in Petrograd reporting unanimous sentiment for a republic among returning exiles. Twenty exiles on board the train were welcomed as travel conditions and food were described as excellent.
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Taft Urges Whole Hearted War Support from South
William Howard Taft, returning to New York, calls for U S entry into war with Germany. He says the South and Southwest are ready for conflict and that the nation must prepare with food supplies money credits and naval aid to suppress submarines. He argues the war may last a year and favors aiding the army in Europe through noncombat means while pressing for immediate action.
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Austro-Hungarian Quiet on Peace Conference
A Central News dispatch from Amsterdam reports Count Czernik the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister says the central empires peace conference proposal still holds hope. The Hamburg socialist newspaper raerls calls it almost a peace offer and notes the upcoming visit of American ambassador Frederick Penfield to Vienna may be connected.
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Parade Cancelled In Ogden Due To Heavy Snowstorm
A snow blizzard hit Ogden halting the patriotic parade. By order of the safety committee the parade is postponed to Wednesday at 7 PM. The program will be refined, with added features, and organizers urge citizens to note the new time. Thousands had planned to march despite the weather.
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Your Country Calls You rallies for patriotism and flag displays
The city and county respond eagerly to the Committee’s call with many volunteering unasked. Citizens are urged to show patriotism by raising the flag Wednesday at seven o'clock, on business or home, and organizations planning parades should boost turnout.
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Lodge and pacifist clash in Capitol corridor brawl
In the Capitol a confrontation between Senator Lodge and pacifist Alexander Bannwart of Dorchester turns violent after Bannwart and several pacifist delegates confront Lodge over a vote against war with Germany. Lodge says he was attacked and defended himself, while pacifist leaders and Weeks condemn the assault as unprovoked and dangerous to public discourse.
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Gold Holdings The Largest In World
Washington April 2 Gold holdings of the United States treasury now stand as the greatest in the world. The total value of the gold and bullion in the vaults was about 1,010,309.29 dollars. The stock has roughly doubled in the past two years due to wartime inflows and other factors.
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Unusual Mexican Crossings Spark Border Probe at El Paso
At EL PAGO Texas on April 2 a total of 12,142 Mexicans crossed the International bridge in the past fourteen days while 9 returned to Mexico. Most were men and the surge prompts an inquiry into reports of Mexicans being sent toward EL Peso and the border from inside Mexico by German agents.
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French push near St Quentin as German lines held
French patrols advanced to the enemy positions near St Quentin finding the lines strongly held. South of the Ailette Germans driven beyond Vaurrillon with 120 prisoners and several machine guns captured. In Champagne, attacks against recaptured posts west of Maisons de Champagne were checked. In Alsace, carezach wood operations yielded prisoners. Grand Duke Nicholas arrived at Alupka with two commissioners. Western railroads petition for a general 15 percent freight-rate increase filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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