War Act Signed as US Enters Great Conflict
President Wilson signed the war resolution, declaring a state of war with Germany. Naval militia and reserves are called to colors. Allied ships will be withdrawn from the Atlantic as German merchantmen are seized. US and Allied vessels will replace them.
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America
Wilson
Atlantic
Gulf
South Atlantic
United States Navy
Germany
United States
Congtess
Proclamation Of President Issued This Afternoon
This item reports President Wilson proclaiming that a state of war exists between the United States and the German government. The proclamation directs vigilance by officials and appeals to citizens to support wartime measures, detailing alien enemies rules and compliance expectations.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress of the United
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Woodrow Wilson
United States of America
Germany
French and American War Efforts Expand in Early World Conflict
Reports note France advancing on a new line near Landricourt and northwest of Rheims with gains in trenches wrested from Germans. Futures of American involvement grow as Russia and other nations seek credits and aid. U S policy moves rapidly under Washington orders.
Ships Seized as German Vessels Face War Era Fate
Reports list German merchant ships in American ports seized as crews considered reservists. Officials weigh two options: impress ships into service or confiscate without violating 1828 treaty. Names and tonnages of vessels in New York Boston Philadelphia and other ports are given, with continuation noted.
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Astoria
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Samos
Philippine
Cuba Asked to Declare War
An Associated Press report from Havana states that a message to Congress calls for Cuba to declare war, asserting a state of active conflict between Cuba and Germany exists.
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Menoea
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Brazilian steamer Parana sunk. three crew missing
Cherbourg April 6 The Brazilian steamer Parana of 4461 tons was sunk during the night. Three crew members are missing. The Parana, built in 1893, was owned in Rio Janeiro.
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Associated Press
Cherbourg
Parana
Rio Janeiro
Anti German Excitement in Rio After Parana Sinking
Telegraph dispatches from Rio de Janeiro report intense anti German feeling following the sinking of the Brazilian steamer Parana. The Brazilian Foreign Minister warns the situation is grave and war against Germany may be necessary. Brazil is expected to seize interned German ships and declare hostilities.
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South America
Germany
Parana
Rio Janeiro
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Little Republic
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Russia
Italy
Rheims
Nivelle
London
Rio
Exchange Telegraph
Buenos Aires
German Submarines Lurk in Mexican Waters дүр
Washington reports persistent but unconfirmed claims that German submarines await U.S. hostilities with Mexico. Officials cite neutrals in Berlin channels, suggesting more than a score subs in Mexican waters, supplied from shore bases and tied to Zimmermann’s plans with General Carranza.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gulf of Mexico
United States
Europe
Germany
Mexican
Atlantic
Gulf
Zimmermann
Carranza
Zubaran
Berlin
Ashen Blazes Sweep Asbury Park Hotel District
A morning fire in Asbury Park New Jersey destroyed about twenty hotels and boarding houses across four city blocks along the beach. The district bounded by Ocean avenue and the boardwalk to the east, Grand avenue to the west, and First and Second avenues to the south and north saw only four dwellings remain. Most hotels were closed and no loss of life reported with about 800000 dollars in losses.
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Associated Press
Asbury Park
N. J
Ocean Avenue
Boardwalk
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First
Second Avenues
Troops to Be Sent on Guard Duty Across North Carolina
Goldsboro April 6 Special to The Dispatch orders were issued to divide the troops in sections and prepare them for guard duty in different parts of North Carolina. No destinations were announced but it is believed the units will guard railroad bridges across the Neuse and Cape Fear rivers and other major crossings.
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Wilmington
Dispatch
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