Wilson Proclaims United States at War with Germany
President Wilson signs a war proclamation declaring the United States at war with the German government. He calls on citizens to support measures, urges vigilance toward alien enemies, and asks for volunteers for the Army and Navy to build up force, with endorsement of the War Department plan for selective draft if needed.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Congress
District of Columbia
Wilson
America
High Seas
Berlin
Senate
Asle J. Gronna
North Dakota
Harry Lane
Oregon
la Follette
England
Williams
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Norris
Wall Street
Reed
America enters war with Germany declares state of war
President Wilson signs the joint war resolution and proclaims a state of war with Germany. He calls for volunteers for the army and navy and warns alien enemies to stay away from arms and fortifications as ships and stations are alerted. The Senate vote is 82 to 6 and the House 373 to 50.
Indiana Food Production and Conservation Committee Formed
A 12 member Indiana Committee of Food Production and Conservation was named to direct state efforts to boost farms and conserve food supplies amid wartime needs. Governor Goodrich said food development ranks with equipping troops, and a public meeting drive urged county action, banking credits, and garden programs.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
W. E. Stone
Purdue University
Indiana Committee of Food Production and Conservation
Goodrich
Granges
Chambers of Commerce
Free Agent Declares Hermit Life Choice
A Kansas City Star excerpt quotes an unidentified speaker calling himself a hermit by choice. He explains he sought solitude to test theories and adopted aversion to society, noting his aim to vanish from sight and hearing.
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Kansas City Star
Controversial Claim Sparks Debate Over Kiss Safety
A fragment asserts a French doctor claims no danger in kissing, while others challenge the statement. The wording suggests a public health debate or sensationalized claim without clear evidence or context.
Joint Resolution Declares War on Imperial Germany
The Senate and House declare the state of war between the United States and the imperial German government. The president is authorized to employ full naval and military force and all government resources to wage and end the conflict successfully. Congress pledges all national resources to the war effort.
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Congress of the
United States
Senate
House of
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
Hitchcock
Swanson
Virginia
Senator Swanson
Mexico
Grenna
Stone
Wardaman
Norris
LaFollette
House
House Foreign Affairs Committee
America
Japan
Germany
Congress
House of Representatives
Wilson Upheld In London War Support By Americans
A meeting of Americans residing or visiting London endorsed President Wilson and Congress for declaring a state of war with Germany. The assembly expressed profound satisfaction with the united action of the U S government and president in recognizing a state of war.
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London
Germany
England
Congress
Great Britain
American Society
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Public Health Week Proclaimed by Governor Goodrich
Governor Goodrich issues a proclamation naming Sunday April 22 as the start of public health and cleanup week. He urges churches across Indiana to conduct services and calls on officials professionals and citizens to organize locally to keep the state clean.
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Goodrich
Indiana
Collicott Resigns as Indianapolis Superintendent
Collicott, who quit as superintendent of Indianapolis public schools March 16 to become state deputy superintendent of vocational education, sent his formal resignation to the school board and it was accepted without comment. H. S. Gruver named acting superintendent pending permanent selection.
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Collicott
Indianapolis Public Schools
H. S. Gruver
Bloomington appoints Mrs. Johnson to Girls School Board
Governor Goodrich appoints Mrs. Winfield Scott Johnson of Bloomington to the Indiana Girls' school at Clermont board of trustees. She succeeds Mrs. John W. Kern whose term expired April 1. Johnson formerly lived in Indianapolis and was active in club circles.
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Goodrich
Winfield Scott Johnson
Bloomington
Indiana Girls’ School At
Clermont
John W. Kern
Johnson
Indianapolis
Bloomington -Bee
Governor Goodrich Calls Indiana Youth to Navy Enlistment
An open letter from Governor Goodrich to Navy recruiting head Lieut Clement urges Indiana men aged seventeen to thirty to join the Navy to meet a 500-man quota by April 20. The drive aims to sign up about 40 recruits daily, building on 24 sworn in in one day. The campaign seeks patriotic appeals through papers and civic groups statewide.
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Goodrich
E. li’. Clement
Navy
Indiana
Clement
Iits Navy
Indiana Adjutant General Retires Naftzger From Guard
Harry B. Smith, adjutant general, placed Col. Leslie R. Naftzger of Indianapolis on the retired list of the Indiana National Guard, ending his command and avoiding an examining board. Smith said Naftzger did not submit a resignation, as others did March 27. Affected officers include Col. Aubrey L. Kuhlman of Auburn and Maj. Gustave C. Groll of Elkhart, plus Capt. Marion O. Reiff of Indianapolis.
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Harry BE. Smith
Adjutant General
Leslie R. Naftzger
First
Indiana Infantry
Indiana National Guard
Nuftzger
National Guard
Smith
Guard
Naftzger
General Smith
Aubrey L. Kuhlman
Auburn
Third Infantry
Indianapolis
First Infantry
Gustave C. Groll
Elkhart
Marion O. Reiff
Women vote location unchanged under new Indiana suffrage plan
A committee appointed by Governor Goodrich to interpret the woman suffrage law reports that women in Indiana will vote at the same polling places but cast ballots separately in the next election if recommendations are enacted. The panel notes varied county compliance and urges implementation.
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Indiana
Goodrich
Austria severes diplomatic ties with United States
Austria-Hungary under German pressure has cut diplomatic relations with the United States. The Austro-Hungarian chargé d’affaires Zwiedinek asked for passports. all Austrian ships in U.S. ports were seized. Spain to take over U S interests in Austria Hungary. Bulgaria and Turkey may follow.
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Austria-Hungary
Germany
United States
Erich Zwiedinek
State Department
Grew
Vienna
Spain
Austria- Hungary
Sweden
Zwiedinek
Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria
Penfield
Count Tarnowski
Tarnowski
Department
War Causes Many Marriages in Chicago Licenses Totals
Chicago records show 1125 marriage licenses issued on Monday. The piece notes many couples wed during wartime, with playful qualifiers about soldiers claiming to be in the trenches.
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Chicago
Cupid's Army
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W. H. Bonner
Greensburg
B. B. Riley
R. C. Minton
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
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Prohibition
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