President Wilson asks Congress to declare war and mobilize 500000
President Wilson urged Congress in a joint session to declare a state of war with Germany and to raise 500000 men under universal military service. He said no action against Austria and allies is planned and resolutions will be debated today.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Bethe
United States
Gerany
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Capitol
House
Senate
Germany
America
Responsible Military Commander in East
Major General Leonard Wood commands the Department of the East at Governor's Island directing militia troops and regulars into active service as preparations for war proceed.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Leonard Wood
Department of the East
Governor’s Island
Patriots in Training Amid New York Skyscrapers
Civilians from across the Greater New York area train as soldiers at Governor’s Island under army supervision. The American Women's League of Self Defense leads a company of women in fatigue uniforms mastering the manual of arms as they prepare alongside other recruits from Plattsburg and nearby locales.
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New York
Governor’s Island
Department of the East
Plattsburg
American Women’s League of Self Defense
House passes four big appropriation bills again
Four major spending measures totaling more than 440 million dollars were quickly re passed by the House after last session. They cover Army sundry civil military academy and general deficiency funds with no changes from prior versions. Plans for war time finance and defense measures follow as Congress contemplates a state of war.
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Senate
House
Congress
Executive Branch
Fitzgerald
Appropriations Committee
Naval
Naval, Military, Ways and Means
Judiciary Committees
Padgett
Naval Committee
Dent
Military Committee
Parker
Judiciary Committee
Labor Strike Delays Opening of Newport Estate Marches
Four Newport workers report a labor strike delaying the estate’s spring opening. The labor action involves laborers, teamsters, and assistant gardeners, with an estimated 260 men on strike, slowing preparations at the large estate.
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Newport, R
Trail of German spies uncovered in U S government buildings
Washington reports that German secret service agents have been found in several closely guarded executive precincts. Officials say access has not breached key information but prompt a sweeping investigation and stronger spy controls. The Justice Department's Bureau of Investigation has been expanded and will gain wider powers.
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Washington
Wilson
State Department
Department
Congress
Justice Department
Bureau of Investigation
Postmaster Burleson Applies Mail Rules to Virgin Islands
Washington April 5 Postmaster General Burleson issued an order applying domestic postage and conditions to mail exchange between the Virgin Islands formerly Danish West Indies and the United States.
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Washington
Burleson
Virgin Islands
Danish West Indies
United States
British Mission to Discuss War Cooperation with America
The Westminster Gazette reports an important political mission will depart for America soon to discuss plans for cooperation in the war. The move signals renewed effort to align Allied strategies and bolster U S involvement.
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London
Gimbel Bros. Announces Free Life Insurance Plan
Gimbel Bros. announces a free life insurance plan for about 4,000 employees in Philadelphia and other cities. Policies total $3,000,000 and are given to workers with at least one year of service, starting at 500 for the first year and increasing annually to 1,000.
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Philadelphia
Gimbel Bros
New York
Lady Wal Nut Hill Sets Eighth Straight Record
Lexington Kentucky April 5 Lady Wal Nut Hill added another win to her streak with an eighth straight victory in the race meets. The event featured top rivals and showcased Hill's consistent form and speed.
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Lexington
Lady Walnut Hill
Senate passes war resolve in 82 to 6 vote
The Senate approved the war resolution by 82 to 6 after days of debate. Opponents Gronna La Follette Norris Lane Stone and Vardaman argued against declaring state of war with Germany. The measure now goes to the House for debate starting at 10 this morning.
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Mississippi
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United States
Germany
John Sharp Williams
Herr von Pethmann-Hollweg
Lansing
Polk
Calderon
Bolivia
Ekengren
Sweden
Ritter
McAdoo
Hitchcock
Hitchock
German Blockade Tightens as Sweden and Netherlands Align
London reports Sweden and Holland are adjusting with the Entente to heighten the German blockade. Sweden shifts from pro German to pro Allied as Premier M. Swartz fosters moderation and allies gain confidence in Germany’s likely defeat. Holland’s strained ties with Britain improve amid this shift.
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London
Sweden
Holland
Germany
Uscs Ohion
Cottain
Great Britain
M. Swartz
German accused of threatening President Wilson in New Jersey
Edward A. Simmers, a 67 year old German, held on 20000 bail after being accused by Philadelphia secret service operatives of saying he would blow the president’s head off if he had a bomb. He opposed U S entry into the war and has a varied background from Leipsic to Montreal to Lancaster County. He renounced naturalization and destroyed papers.
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Camden
N. J
Wilson
Edward A. W Simmers
United States
Joline
Simmers
Philadelphia Secret Service
Woodbine
Washington
Leipsic
Germany
Montreal
Lancaster County
Ada Hetherington Lucas Patterson Latham seeks third divorce
Ada Hetherington Lucas Patterson Latham files a divorce action against Dr. Harry Ellingsworth Latham of Mystic Connecticut. She is the daughter of A G Hetherington and previously married John H Lucas and C Stuart Patterson Jr. The couple wed Feb 23 1914 in Washington. Separately the suffrage silent sentinels picketed the White House gates urging the president to back the suffrage amendment.
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Philadelphia
Ada Hetherington Lucas Patterson Latham
A. G. Hetherington
Phidelphia Civil Service Commission
Latham
Harry Ellingsworth Latham
Mystic
Washington
Silent Sentinels
White House
Pacifist Leader Fails To Meet President Amidcall
Washington April 32 pacifist figure David Starr Jordan tried to see President Wilson but was blocked as the president remained in bilsf.
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Wilson
Washington
David Starr Jordan
Mrc
Rushing Plans for Hostilities Involves Selective Conscription
Washington reports rushed war plans across military, economic, and financial sectors aimed at aggressive hostilities against Germany. President Wilson and Cabinet reviewed strategies as Congress debates a war resolution expected to pass soon. Plans include selective conscription of young men to form a national army in increments to 500000 troops.
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