War Declaration Proposed to Congress on Germany
Washington April 2 a draft resolution for declaring a state of war with Germany was prepared for House submission by Representative Flood. The measure would authorize the president to wage war and mobilize defense, with urged steps to bring the conflict to a swift end. Congress convened amid strong war sentiment and widespread displays of the national colors.
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Lodge Floors Pacifist in Capitol Doorway Clash
In Washington the confrontation saw Senator Lodge strike Alexan der Bannwart who charged him about a vote against war with Germany. Bannwart and several pacifists were detained by capital police as pacifist delegations protested in Lodge and Wadsworth offices amid sharp exchanges on national policy.
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Massachusetts
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Dorchester
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Germany
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Wadsworth
America
Senator Wadsworth
Taft says nation ready to stake up arms for war
New York April 2 William Howard Taft returning to New York after a long journey declares the south and southwest ready for war and that the United States must enter the conflict wholeheartedly He urges preparation for war while noting American aid in food money credit and naval support to suppress submarines The south and southwest support war and feel the war is inevitable and their rights must be asserted in the conflict with Germany
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New York
William Howard Taft
White House
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Virginia
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League
Europe
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Zimmermann
Silent Stranger Figures in Fire at Arundel Cove Coast Guard
A fire at the Arundel Cove coast guard station near Baltimore prompted a bucket brigade before Harry Ge Stauffer was detained by U S authorities. Stauffer, who approached the station by boat and spoke to Captain Moore, declined to talk as Marshal Stockham arrested him. The blaze, discovered after a half hour, threatened the station during repair work on the coast guard service.
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Arundel Cove
Harry Ge Stauffer
United States
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Stauffer
Captain Moore
Pacifists clash as war protests draw crowds at Capitol
In Washington pacifists unveil white armbands and urge lawmakers to avoid hostilities while anti pacifist protesters rally nearby. Police disperse pacifist groups from Capitol steps. few clashes occur amid tense demonstrations. In Baltimore, six men face disorderly conduct charges after a pacifist meeting is disrupted by a second protest.
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American League Against Militarism
Academy of Music
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Burlington Keeps Patriotic Sunday celebration note
Burlington observes Patriotic Sunday with church services focusing on national duty. Mayor Bell requested patriotic references, and pastors largely complied, aside from three exceptions. Churches decorated with flags inside and out, marking the event as a community gesture of patriotism.
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Germans Plan Evacuation and St Quentin Breakthrough
British forces push toward St Quentin slicing through German lines in the Lille Laon sector. Croisilles Longatte Doignies captured. two rail lines into St Quentin under Allied fire. Haig raids in Arras area continue as French advance threatens Craonne plateau. Rumors of a larger German counter stroke persist amid cautious Allied optimism.
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First Congresswoman Rankin Takes Seat Amid Cheers
In Washington on April 2 Montana’s Jeanette Rankin became the first woman member of Congress, welcomed by suffragists and a cheering, crowded chamber. A breakfast tribute with Carrie Chapman Catt and Alice Paul highlighted the event. Rankin pledged careful handling of responsibility as she took her seat and answered aye when her name was called.
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Mexican factions push neutrality and pro German plots
Laredo reports a split in the Mexican Constitutionalists with a civil wing opposing Germany and a military wing leaning pro war. German influence is alleged in the army as border invasion plans are discussed. A truce between Villa and Murguia was claimed, with echoes of united action against the United States if war comes. U.S. gold reserves hit a record $2.04 billion.
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Germany
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Mexico
Mexico City
Bennest Juarez
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Murguia
Chihuahua City
Carlos Ketelsen
North Stern Weather Forecast for Tuesday
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau forecast until 7 p m Tuesday predicts cooler, fair weather spreading from the Mississippi valley to the eastern Rocky Mountain slope. A second storm system in the far northwest will move eastward, bringing rising temperatures and increasing cloudiness in this vicinity.
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Rocky Mountains
Patriotic Prayers By Two Chaplains
Washington DC April 2 the house opened with a chaplain prayer for patriotism and unity amid war. The senate chaplain urged courage and guidance to the nation facing uncertain times and the need to defend truth and the American way.
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Universal Training Bill Introduced in the Lower House
Washington April 2. Congress focused on national defense and patriotic measures today. Representative Kahn California introduced universal military training for men 18 to 22, while Representative Siegel New York proposed June 14 as a national patriotic meeting day. Howard Georgia offered postal savings bonds to let citizens invest in government. Sundry civil and general deficiency bills were also introduced.
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Congress
Kahn
California
Siegel
New York
Howard
Georgiani
General Barry halts recruiting for national guard regiments
On orders from Washington Maj. Gen. Barry, commanding the central department, ordered a temporary halt in recruiting for national guard regiments. The directive affects units under his command and follows a centralized review of recruitment practices.
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Meredith to Speak at Great Agricultural Rally Date
New York reports a Washington convention set for April 20 under the National Agricultural Society to mobilize U S farm resources for wartime food security. Speakers include former Agriculture Secretary James Wilson and HT Meredith of Iowa.
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New York
United States
Washington, D. C
National Agricultural Society
James Wilson
HT. Meredith
Iowa
Denmark Eyes Home Fuel Sources Law to Exploit Domestic Resources
Copenhagen reports Parliament debates a bill to maximize use of Denmark's own forests peat bogs and limited Henite deposits amid fuel shortages. The measure aims to reduce reliance on imported English and German fuel sources as the country seeks greater self sufficiency.
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Germany
Champ Clark Re-Elected Speaker Amid War Crisis
Champ Clark was elected today as Speaker by 217 to 205 over James Bryant of Michigan. The vote follows delays in organizing the House and signals a unified Democratic stance with four independents. Clark urged cooperation across parties and vowed to be fair while guiding wartime measures and the president's diplomacy.
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