WAR EXISTS BY GERMAN ACTS SAY SENATORS
In Washington on April 4, Democratic leaders in the Senate urged early action on the administration war resolution. Senator Hitchcock in charge defended the measure while Senator Lodge urged seizing German ships in American waters to replace ships destroyed by submarines. Senator Vardaman and Stone announced opposition, but pledged support once war begins. La Follette avoided present debate. time for action was stressed by Hitchcock. The record continues on page nine.
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Allied Capitals Celebrate U S Entrance in War
Paris reacts with wild joy as France welcomes the United States entry into the war. Premier Ribot calls Wilson’s address a red letter day, while French papers hail America’s move as a defense of humanity and a turning point in the conflict.
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New Epoch in War, Say Rome Papers
Rome reports a turning point in the world war as the powerful American nation enters the conflict. The Giornale d’Italia hails the moment as historic while Tribuna notes American democracy joins the war, with continued coverage promised.
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Berlin Unchanged Lansing Is Sorry
Washington April 4 Secretary Lansing paused on a remark about Berlin’s claim that war would not alter Germany’s treatment of Americans. He smiled and said: Lang sorry to hear that. Officials here saw no negative shift and expected possible improvements instead.
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Neutrals Regard United States in Full Belligerent
Amsterdam via London reports April 4 that President Wilson’s address to Congress shows the United States will participate in World War vigorously. Neutrals warn a full belligerent stance could shape shipping and require an early neutral declaration, with U S merchant ships kept outside territorial waters. Brazil’s Rio Janeiro press calls the address clear and calm, praising energy and noting sympathy with the United States while condemning German actions.
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Rio Janeiro
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Noite
Wilson Works on Preparedness Plans
President Wilson concentrates on preparedness plans from the War and Navy Departments and the Council of National Defense. He has given personal attention to details of measures to be presented to Congress as soon as the war resolution is adopted.
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Eastern storm forecast brings rain and snow midwest
The U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau forecasts rain and snow across the middlewest as a southwest storm area advances eastward toward the Missouri valley and lower Mississippi region. Warmer weather precedes the storm while much of the Missouri valley and northwest stay well below freezing, with the storm expected to bring rain in the local area Wednesday followed by some clearing Thursday.
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German Papers Doubt US Backing Wilson and Monroe Doctrine
Berlin dispatch reports Tageblatt doubts American support for Wilson and fears end of the Monroe Doctrine and entangling alliances. Observers say Bryan treaty failure harmed policy, warn US entry could reshape global power and affect France, Russia, and Europe. Amsterdam notes American public not eager for war yet may accept decisive action.
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Cologne Gazette
Serbs and Bulgars Exchange News on Russian Revolution
A Reuters dispatch from Macedonian army headquarters reports Bulgarian aircraft dropping circulars into Serbian lines claiming Russia revolted against the imperial authority due to unrest with the Anglo French alliance and desire for peace. Serbian soldiers learn the revolution's causes as pilots circulate corrective notices to Bulgarians.
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Russia
Women Students Enroll for Red Cross Work at Elmira College
Elmira April 4 More than half the student body of Elmira College, a women’s institution, is enrolled in a Red Cross class it was announced today. The note appears in an advertisement and mentions activities connected with Red Cross service and training.
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Conscription Bill Readied for Congress Amid War Push
Washington reports the war department will present a conscription bill to Congress under the pending war resolution. The measure would raise some half a million young men, selecting ages likely 18 to 28 with exemptions for married men dependents essential war industries and those failing to meet physical standards.
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Aly
War Department
Brand Whitlock Reaches Berne Worn and Nervous
Berne April 3 Belgians bid farewell as Brand Whitlock American minister to Belgium arrives in Berne at six o clock looking tired and strained after heavy weeks of work. He is escorted by Pleasant A Stovall to Zurich with legation staff while Swiss officials meet them at Schaffhausen. From Brussels to the frontier their party was escorted by Baron von Falkenhausen and left Brussels Monday night on a special train. The departure from Brussels was described as deeply touching.
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Schaffhausen
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Gare du Nord
Armed U S Ships Reach Ports Safely
Word was received that American steamships Finland and St. Paul arrived at English ports. The vessels, armed, left an American port on March 24 and reached Europe safely.
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Spy suspect arrested on docks at Tacoma
Tacoma Wash April 4 After he aroused suspicion at the Oriental Rock last night and exchanged five shots with the night watchman a man giving his name as Frank Webber 35 a switchman was arrested More than two crates of fuse a large revolver and a searchlight were found in Webbers bathing Webber refused to explain his actions
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U Boat Sunk After Fight With British Merchant Ship
Reported near Queenstown Ireland a German submarine attacked a British steamer six miles off shore. In a fierce exchange the merchant ship fired a direct hit and the U boat sank with all hands. The steamer was lightly damaged by shell fire.
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Paper Delivery Notice Clarifies Redirection
A notice states the paper should not be delivered at the home by a specific hour due to carrier error or other case, instructing readers to phone 3330 for a redelivery. After 6:30 p.m., readers are asked to call telephone number 2 for assistance.
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Two Dollar Wheat Sets Record Price Amid Rising Market
Chicago trading opens with May wheat at 2.01 to 2.02, marking the highest price in a normal market. Analysts cite war impact, short crops, and Argentine supply cuts as factors. futures fluctuated between 1.95 and 2.02 as traders reacted with mounting excitement.
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Connolly Named Postmaster by President
Diburne April 4 Maurice Connolly a former congressman has been appointed by President Wilson to succeed Postmaster Louis Brede who resigned. It is understood Brede left the office some time ago and Connolly will receive senate confirmation soon.
Germany Plans an Appeal to Neutrals
An Amsterdam report says Berlin plans to send protests to neutrals over America's war stance. It claims the protests aim to sway South and Central American republics and frame Wilson's policy as dangerous to regional neutrality. Woodruff elected mayor in Peoria after a close race.
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Austria Breaks Diplomatic Ties With United States
London reports Austria-Hungary will sever diplomatic relations with the United States following strong Clemenceau pressure. Berlin’s reply to the American note cites no real refutation and says Germany will adhere to the treaty section concerning Americans in Germany.
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Germany
Demon Rumged Hard Wallop In Tuesday's Vote
The article reports widespread temperance gains in the Midwest with Springfield Illinois and Madison Wisconsin voting dry and Duluth Minnesota also going dry. Of 21 Illinois towns voting dry besides Springfield, 11 kept or gained dry status. Wisconsin saw 42 towns go dry with 24 staying wet. Wisconsin total dry towns outnumbered wet, though proponents argue population favors wets.
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One American Killed in Sinking of British Ship
New York report says one American fireman, likely Frank Burns of Newport News, aboard the British steamship Stanley perished when the vessel was torpedoed by a German submarine about 106 miles west of the Irish coast on March 1. Fifteen survivors arrived on the Port Albany, fearing captain and 18 others were lost. Burns died of exposure in an open boat.
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20000 Skilled Workers Wanted to Serve Country Behind Lines
Washington D C April 4 The war department seeks 20000 men of all trades immediately to join the quartermaster enlisted reserve corps. Rapid promotion awaits those fit in their lines behind the front. Trades listed include bakers blacksmiths butchers packtrain experts carpenters checkers clerks cooks electricians steam engineers farriers forge masters horse shoers trainers laborers machinists brick and stone masons automobile and motor repairers motor truck masters motorcyclists labor overseers painters packmasters plumbers saddlers stablemen stenographers storekeepers teamsters tentmakers train masters typewriters wagonmasters watchmen wheelwrights.
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War resolution moved in both houses as talks begin
Washington April reports say the house and senate leadership agreed to begin debate on the war resolution and set a fast track for passage. pacifists fade as supporters rally behind the president while China and several south american nations weigh belligerency actions amid looming mobilization and finance plans.
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