Ready Lessons Of Mexican Border Mobilization
War Department reports the army is efficient and prepared and plans to mobilize about 300,000 men, including 137,000 Regulars and around 150,000 National Guardsmen, if war comes. Officials acknowledge Congress funding gaps and outline distribution lessons from the Mexican border mobilization while foreseeing Navy action against U boats and limited early European deployment.
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Illitia
Department
Congress
War Department
Baker
National Guard
Regular
Congress Expected To Declare War When It Convenes
Congress set to convene April 2 as the President outlines Germany’s aggression and the push for war. Officials discuss naval buildup, submarine threat, and possible U S actions, including a potential expeditionary force, while diplomacy shifts and finance aids for allies are debated.
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Congress
Wilson Proclaims US Congress to Convene in Extra Session
President Woodrow Wilson issues a proclamation directing the Congress to convene at the Capitol in Washington on April 2, 1917, at noon. The notice calls all entitled members to attend and acts under the seal of the United States. The proclamation is dated March 21, 1917.
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Congress of the
United States
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
Capitol
Washington
Washington faces House deadlock over speaker race
President Wilson calls for an extra session to push grave questions. Democrats and Republicans plan caucuses, independents weigh in as 218 votes needed to elect a speaker. Traction workers strike and union claims slow service, tag day raises 191.89 for relief. Clark heads to Washington as votes hinge on Schall Martin Fuller and others.
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Schall
Minnesota
London
New York
Randall
California
Martin
Louisiana
Edward McMorrow
George A Wilburt
Mr. King
Capital Traction
Washington Railway and Electric Company
Carmen
Bureau of Printing and Engraving
Fuller
Massachusetts
Representative Mann
Kelly
Pennsylvania
Tammany
Conry
Hopes Stars and Stripes Soon Will Wave Over France
New York clergymen cheered Major Charles W Gordon known as Ralph Connor as he spoke about the Stars and Stripes over the trenches in France. Gordon, a former Winnipeg clergyman, is on a British war office mission and will return to his regiment in Flanders.
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New York
France
Charles W. Gordon
Forty-third
Canadian Infantry
Ralph Connor
Gordon
Winnipeg
British War Office
Flanders
Turning Point in History of U. S., Says London Paper
The Daily Telegraph predicts the United States will enter a state of war with Germany in early April marking a turning point in world and U S history. It argues German attempts to draw the U S into conflict with Mexico and Japan may unify Americans for war and condemns German scheming.
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U. S
London
Wilson
Congress
Washington
New York
United States
Daily Telegraph
Germany
Europe
Mexico
Japan
U. S. Must Keep Ships In Port Says Reventlow
Count von Reventlow argues in Deutsche Tageszeltung that American ships must remain in ports during the war. He notes the sinking of City of Memphis Illinois and Vigilancia and says the policy should mirror that of European powers. The Düsseldorfer General Anzeiger agrees the sinks will likely please Germany.
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U. S
Reventlow
Germany
Amsterdam
Count von Reventlow
Deutsche Tageszeltung
Memphis
Ilinois
Vigilancia
United States
Anzeiger
Ohio military census bill aims to draft men 18 to 45
The Ohio senate approved an emergency measure to require a statewide military census of men aged 18 to 45. Prepared by Adjutant General Wood and backed by Governor Cox, the bill seeks readiness by listing eligible individuals for service. Senator Shohl praised it as avoiding Britain’s mistake of wasting skilled workers.
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Ohio
Ohio Senate
House
Adjt
Wood
Cox
Shohl
Cincinnati
Great Britain
Curtisa airplane plant strike ends with return to work
Buffalo March 21 the Curtisa airplane factory metal parts workers voted to return Thursday morning. No wage dispute sparked the action which began when a popular foreman was removed. A prolonged stoppage could have delayed army and navy contracts.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Curtisa Airplane
Militia Guards Susquehanna Bridges in Maryland
Baltimore March 21 Gov Harrington ordered two companies of the First Maryland National Guard to guard the Pennsylvanian Baltimore and Ohio railroad bridges over the Susquehanna at Havre de Grace. About 135 men from Belair and Elkton, under Maj W Reckord, begin guard duty tomorrow morning after a preparedness conference.
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Baltimore
Maryland Gov Accepts War Emergency Loans
Annapolis Md March 21 Gov Emerson C Harrington received offers of 200000 at the lenders risk for war emergency expenses pending the next legislature meeting to authorize appropriations John M Dennis state treasurer offered 100000 and the Second National Bank of Cumberland controlled by the Lowndes estate offered the same This will obviate the need for an extra legislative session.
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Annapolis
Emerson C. Harrington
Joana
Jenders
John M. Dennis
Second National Bank of Cumberland
Lowndes
To Cure a Cold One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement promises a cure for colds with Bromos and quinine in tablet form. Druggist refunds money if it fails to cure. The box bears Dr. W. Grove’s signature and is sold for 25 cents.
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Druggista
W. Grove
Government should lend allies one billion, Harding says
New York March 21 Governor Harding urged immediate federal legislation to lend the Allies credit up to 1,000,000,000 with security in their obligations. He spoke at a Quill Club dinner at the Manhattan Hotel, arguing the move would deter foreign invasion and a premature peace, and stressed American duties and strong banks despite the Fed note capacity of 1,206,000,000.
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Congress
W. P. G. Harding
Federal Pensive Board
the Quill Club
Manhattan
Tie
Great Britain
France
Gov. Harding
America
Harding
Federal Reserve Banks
Hospital Ready For Possible War Service In New York
The first naval base hospital of the American Red Cross in Brooklyn is told to hold itself in readiness for active service. Equipment is stored at the New York navy yard and preparations have run six weeks. No orders yet from Washington. Six Red Cross army base hospitals are also prepared for government service with Hach featuring 500 beds and a staff of 25 surgeons, 60 graduate nurses, and 25 volunteer nurses.
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New York
Naval Base
American Red Cross
Brooklyn
New York Navy Yard
The
Red Cross
Washington
Red Cross Army
Hach
Federal grand jury probes Bleakley election in Erie
The Federal grand jury in Erie opens an investigation into the election of Representative O. D. Bleakley Republican of the Twenty eights district. Over 60 residents from Venango and Mercer counties are subpoenaed to testify including Harry McDowell of Sharon Pa son of the late Maj McDowell former House chief clerk who ran Bleakley’s Mercer county campaign.
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Federal
O. D. Bleakley
Venango
Mercer
E. Lowry Humes
United States District Attorney
Harry McDowell
Sharon
Maj. McDowell
House of Representatives
McDowell
Bleakley
Mercer County
Taft urges peace goals linked to preparedness in war era
Former President Taft speaks in Richmond urging League to Enforce Peace. He says wartime break with Germany strengthens need for preparedness and a permanent just peace after the conflict. He emphasizes duty to support the President and civilization while promoting world organization for lasting peace.
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League
America
Richmond
William H. Taft
Germany
Venezuela Backs U S Stand on Neutral Rights
Caracas reports indicate Venezuela has abandoned strict neutrality to endorse the United States position protecting neutral rights amid Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare. The Venezuelan minister in Washington was instructed to inform the American government of Caracas's full endorsement and reverse a previous neutral stance under pressure from Germany and German interests.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Venezuela
Caracas
Germany
Washington
United States
Vardaman Sets War Support If Congress Declares War
Jackson Mississippi March 21 James K Vardaman one of twelve United States senators who joined the flibuster against the armed neutrality bill last session issued a signed statement to reporters promising to vote to provide the President with men and money to uphold the country if war with Germany is declared He said he believes war could have been averted with perfect neutrality and that he is not sure the nation is yet in a state of war but public sentiment now calls for Congress to act and he welcomes the President calling Congress together.
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Amonem
United States
Department
Europe
Martin Io
Lee
Georgia
Representative Hill
Connecticut
Clark
Kitchin
House
Washington
Flood
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Congress
Jackson
Miss
James K. Vardaman
Tonteht
Germany
Vardaman
Americans Open Hospital in London West End
The American Women's Hospital for Officers in the West End of London near Hyde Park opened informally with about 300 American women in attendance. Notables included Ambassador Page, Mrs Page, Mrs John Astor, Lady Randolph Churchill, the Duchess of Marlborough, Viscountess Harcourt, Lady Lowther, and Mrs Whitelaw Reid. The facility will treat 50 patients and was equipped by American women in London. One ward is named the Mary Burns ward after Y. W. Morgan's sister.
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London
Hyde Park
Whch
Ambangandor Page
Page
John Astor
Randolph Churchill
Duchess of Marlborough
Viscountess Harcourt
Lady Lowther
Whitelaw Reid
Mary Burns
Y. W. Morgan
Government orders 15 million feet of soft pine lumber
The United States government placed a large lumber contract with Kansas City dealers for 15,000,000 feet of soft pine for temporary army quarters. The shipment destination remains private and the cost is estimated around $406,000.
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Kansas City
United States
Kanses City
Readjusted War Risk Insurance Rates On American Ships
The Federal War Risk Insurance Bureau announced a complete readjustment of rates for insuring American vessels and cargoes. Insurance now includes many contraband classes and raises the charge to 3 percent for ships in the war zone. Atlantic routes bear higher rates than Pacific routes, with Atlantic to West Indies and South America routes also set at higher tiers reflecting increased risk.
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Federal
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Germany
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Atlantic Coast
West Indies
South America
May Mobilize Troops Signal From War Department
Baltimore march 21 Secretary of War Baker ordered Baltimore and Ohio and other railroads to ready troop movements within two or three days as the general mobilization call is expected to be issued soon.
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Baltimore
Baker
Baltimore and Ohio
Financial statement fragment from old ledger
The OCR passage shows partial balance sheet lines with total assets liabilities capital stock paid in surplus on hand undivided profits and deposits, including unpaid dividends and other liabilities. Names, dates, and full figures are missing, leaving an incomplete financial snapshot.
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