Cabinet War Council Moves Toward War Action
Washington, April 3. War resolution consideration in the senate was delayed by La Follette and in the house by foreign affairs committee disorganization. Presidents Wilson and cabinet discussed wartime preparations and efforts to raise funds, with a plan for universal military service beginning at 500,000 troops. Senate foreign relations approved the measure. house action expected shortly.
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President's call to arms for extraordinary session
Washington, April 3 President calls Congress into extraordinary session to address urgent policy choices after German submarine warfare expands to sink all vessels. He condemns the war on neutrals and noncombatants, urges restraint and lawful action, and says armed neutrality has proven impracticable. The speech underscores the threat to international law and American lives, signaling a decisive shift in policy.
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Stormy Senate scene delays war act vote in Washington
In Washington April 3 the senate adjourned after a stormy session led by Senator LaFollette who blocked immediate consideration of the war resolution. Majority Leader Martin pressed for over to tomorrow and forced adjournment, after Hitchcock reported the resolution as amended.
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NEW CABINET POSTS SUGGESTED Ao WAR MEASURE
Washington April 3 The council of national defense and its civilian advisory commission met to plan mobilization of national resources. Potential new cabinet posts for munitions and transportation were discussed with Daniel Willard and Howard E Coffin floated as candidates. The group proposed state by state roles in defense projects and prompt alien resident registration.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Howard E. Coffin
Detroit
Pacifists Grow Militant Aiming to Prevent War
Washington April 3 pacifist delegations pressed senators and representatives to vote against a state of war resolution and urged a no enlistment campaign. Signs by a No Enlistment league pledged not to enlist while disturbances and arm band removals unfolded near Emergency Peace Federation HQ. Former Ford peace official Louis Lochner urged Congress to restrain war and a new White House visit plan was set.
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White House
Wilwon
Paper Delivery Notice From Carrier for On-time Phone Help
A newspaper notice asks readers to call $830 if the paper is not delivered by 6 o'clock so a copy will be sent. After 6 30, readers are advised to phone a number for assistance.
Stirring Call to Arms By Chaplain
On April 3 at St John’s Cathedral Bishop M Edward Fawcett, chaplain of Company F Fifth Illinois National Guard, urged readiness for war against Germany. He warned only hypocritical enemies would claim the nation bears responsibility and urged Congress to declare war this week. American flags decorated the cathedral as the sermon urged civic duty.
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Germany
Congress of the United States
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Universal Military Training Plan Outlined in Senate
Washington April 3 Universal compulsory service for 500000 men aged 20 and up to 23 may be expanded by presidential discretion. The plan calls for assembling 600900 men under a universal service system adding to the regular army and national guard for a total war strength of 1200000. Officers warn of a shortage of training personnel and debate whether to recruit volunteers or draft. The expeditionary force to France is viewed unfavorably by general staff officers. President Wilson backs the War Department and staff in the broad program presented to Congress.
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Mitchell Explains Attack on Wagner
Mayor John P. Mitchell of New York testified in the senate that he did not use the exact language cited to summon him for publishing a false report about Senator Robert F. Warner. He said Wagner seemed to act more in Germanys interests than the United States interests amid the Battling accusations. Harvester Mild Havana 16¢ Cigar.
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New York
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Germany
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North Fort Weather Forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday
The L S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau forecast until 7 p m Wednesday notes a storm region in the southwest on Tuesday s map, with unsettled weather west of the Mississippi and rising temperatures toward the eastern Rockies. A pressure rise brings generally fair cooler conditions over Atlantic states, while the southwest low will bring rain here Tuesday night or Wednesday.
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Senate War Resolution Declares War on Imperial Germany
Washington April 5 text shows the war resolution formal declaration of war by the United States against the imperial German government. It authorizes the president to employ all naval and military forces and to use national resources to prosecute the war to a successful termination.
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Roosevelt Galls at White House for Congratulatory Visit
Col. Roosevelt stopped in Washington to congratule President Wilson on his address to Congress. He learned the president had gone to his offices, left a card, and departed before meeting him. Roosevelt praised the address as a great state paper and urged swift offensive action against Germany.
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Germany
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New York
Military Guard at Iowa State House Briefly Initiated
A military guard is stationed at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines. The guard will be maintained night and day. The fragment mentions Smoke Diamond Foe cigars and a last puff remark.
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Des Moines
Iowa Capitol
British Freight Ship Trevose Sunk by German Submarine
New York April 3 British freighter Trevose torpedoed without warning on March 18 off Ushant. Four crew unaccounted for. 24 men rescued by Venezia and Alnwick Castle. Seventeen Americans aboard Aztec missing after sinking by a German sub near Br Fraser. Twenty eight survivors landed. rescue hampered by heavy seas.
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