War Declared United States Faces Germany
April 6 1917 President Wilson signed a war resolution to mobilize military and naval forces after Congress passed it by wide margins. The action declared a state of war with Germany and set the government to using all resources to achieve victory. The measure drew votes from both parties with notable opposition including rankin and kitchin.
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United States
Germany
Wilson
House
Lester Kitchin
Miss Rankin
Montana
Washington, D. C
United Wenten
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Congressmen Opposed War From Iowa Delegation
Washington April 7 three Iowa congressmen Hull Haugen and Woods and others Dillner voted against war. Hull said a great majority oppose war and would honor their district. Haugen spoke of conscientious views but warned against entangling alliances and violation of international law. Woods defended his stance as noninvolvement while undergoing electrical exam in Des Moines for a battleship post.
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Towa Couigreéamen
Hull
Haugett
Woods
Dillér and Tions
Towa
United States
Washington
Great Britain
Germany
Iowa
Swartate
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Ben Randolph Marries Miss Dorris Miller in Fairmont
Ben Randolph, called "Muggins," wed Miss Dorris Miller at the bride’s parents home in Fairmont Minnesota on Monday April 9. They will establish a home in Germania where the groom’s father runs an elevator business. Randolph grew up in Estherville and Martin county, Minnesota, and recently managed his father’s farm near Monterey. The Vindicator and Republican congratulates the couple. Meanwhile Mrs Sam Schmeiching of Eugene Oregon reports over two inches of snow fell March 30 with more than a foot previously, an unusual winter event for western Oregon.
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Hen Randolph
Dorris Miller
Fairmont
Minnesota
Germania
Emmet County
Estherville
Muggins
Monterey
Martin County
Sam Schmeiching
Eugene
Oregon
W. E. Turner
Knights Templar Easter Service at Grace Episcopal
A Ave ry beautiful Easter service conducted by Esdraelon Commandery No 62 Knights Templar at Grace Episcopal church on Sunday afternoon. About twenty five Sir Knights in full uniform participated in the responsive ritual led by Sir Knight A M Jeffries. Sir Knight Rev Alvin Scollay Hock preached a fine sermon on Femplariam while Mrs Anseea Gee and others rendered selections.
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Knights Templar
Grace Episcopal Church
A. M. Jeffries
Alvin Scollay Hock
Femplariam
Ansee A Gee
Aketa
Two Iowa women mourned in April funerals
Mrs. F W Converse of Palo dies after a week’s illness aged 27 born November 24 1889 in Benton county Iowa. Formerly Nona Butler of Estherville she married F W Converse in 1908 and moved to Palo. Funeral from Presbyterian church Estherville. Interment Oak Hill cemetery. Survived by husband parents and siblings. Also Mrs Margaret Edwards Kerner dies after operation at hospital and funeral held in Mankato. Born February 8 1833 in Mankato she was about 34. Survived by husband W W Kerner and many relatives. Funeral held at Kerner home then interment in Mankato.
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Palo
Iowa
Estherville
Presbyterian Church
Rev Mitchell
Oak Hill
Misa Nona Butler
A. R
Dungiell
Dolliver
Ruth
Lyons
Shelby
Kansas
Id Runcatmne
Mire
Biama Scudder
Chicago
Ben Butler
B. F. Kerner
Kerner
North Sixth Street
Mankato
Robt. Free
E. W. Stanton
Henry Rasmussen
Worthington
Minnesota
L. J. Needham
Frank Beott
Sibley
G. Sholtes
Valley Junction
Ranae
Lake Park
Hermird
Government Takes Over Rubber Firm Goodrich Plant
The Federal government completed duraluminments to take over the BR F Goodrich company plant in Minneapolis. About a hundred workers will enter government service, with a four year commitment at twelve hours daily. Bridges and tunnels are guarded as martial groundwork pours into St Paul and Minneapolis. Army units plan relocation to Fort Snelling and recruiters report growing enlistment in the Twin Cities.
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Minnesots
BR. F. Goodrich Company
Minneapolis
Earl W. McA
McCrery
Goodrich Company
Akron
Ohio
Earl D. Luce
First Infantry
Fort Snelling
C. T. Smith
Edmund 8. Root
Central District
Twin Cities
Root
J. D. Wilson
Navy
H. E. Lamb
Worthington
Minnesota
Wireless Department
Wilson
Eddystone War Plant Explosion Kills Reported Hundreds
Chester Pennsylvania April 19 A blast at the Eddystone manufacturing company plant near this city is said to have killed between 120 and 200 people with at least 300 injured. A railroad official places the death toll near 300 though not confirmed. The fire confined to the shrapnel mill loading building. 400 workers were employed mostly women and young girls. Hospitals report charred bodies and many injuries with several expected to die. The plant made time fuses for shrapnel and shells for the Russian government. The explosion started in the Old F building followed by a second blast in an adjoining structure. Rescue work continues as shells are found nearby.
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Penn
Eddystone ® Manufacturing Corporation
Eddystone
Ridley Park
Chester Hospital
Eddystone ammunition compa_ny
Bird House Contest Closes at City Library Saturday
The bird house contest ends Saturday at six o clock pm with entries due at the city library. April 14 is the deadline and is tied to public education about entrants offerings. Only those with something to offer should advertise as Elbert Hubbard urged.
Changes in County Terms and Local News Tidbits
The article notes a revised law delaying the term of county officials to four years until 1920 after initial doubt. It lists local updates including LeRoy Turner joining the navy in Brooklyn for electrical engineering on a battleship, Dr. C. E. Birney buying the Herman Oransky home, a new caretaker for Templar Park, and a First National Bank building construction contract. Additional items cover a new roller rink, vigilance against German spies, a Ford crank injury, and hospital death statistics being clarified.
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Lytle Construction Co
Sioux City
Wm A Fay
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