Congress Opens as Rankin Becomes First Woman in House
Washington April 2. The 65th Congress convened at noon with Clerk South Trimble calling the roll. Miss Janette Rankin of Montana entered minutes before order, applauded by all sides as she joined the session, wearing a blue gown. Gardner of Massachusetts quickly moved to declare war on Germany, introducing a resolution alleging defiance of God and man and seeking wartime action.
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Representative Evans
Miss Rankin
Gardner
Washington
Massachusetts
Germany
German Empire
United States
Senate
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United States of America
Martin
Virginia
Wilson
War Declared and Mobilization Amid April Addresses
The article reports Congress declaring war on Germany and President Wilson planning a joint session for his address. It details military mobilization plans including a 500000 volunteer army, calls to colors, and broad wartime emergency measures.
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Germany
United States
National Guard
Congress
Lodge Pacifist War Stirs Capital Security Surge
Senators Lodge and Pacifist clash over Germany policy as large crowds arrive from across the country. Authorities prepare for possible unrest with extensive police precautions and plain clothes officers. President Wilson will be guarded highly as he prepares to address Congress this afternoon.
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Wilson
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Deserted husband wins limited divorce in Frederick County
In Frederick County Circuit Court a bed and board divorce is granted to Charles Amick from Cora Amick on desertion. Married in Hagerstown in 1913, the plaintiff alleges wife deserted him in 1915. Attorney James P. Reardon represents Charles. J H Lacy and John M. Steck defend. The wife was formerly Miss Cora Whitlock.
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Charles Amick
Cora Amick
Hagerstown
James P. Reardon
J. H. Lacy
John M. Steck
Cora Whitlock
The Hardest Part Is Choosing to Do Right
This anonymous quotation asserts that the true difficulty lies not in doing right but in deciding to act on it. It emphasizes deliberation as the barrier to moral action.
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Mrs Richard Dies At The Hospital
Mrs Anna Evelyn Richard wife of J Edward Richard of Mountain Falls died yesterday afternoon at Winchester Memorial Hospital after a long illness. She was 37, daughter of Algernon W Lockhart. Survived by five children John W James E P Hannah Catherine and by three brothers, G L H T P W Lockhart, and three sisters Nellie L Mary Laura. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Mountain View Church with interment in the church yard.
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California Syrup of Figs Ad Offers Kid Laxative Relief
An old advertisement urges mothers to use California Syrup of Figs for constipation in children and even adults. It promises quick relief, notes a coated tongue as a sign, and describes the laxative effect as gentle and pleasant tasting with full dosing directions on every bottle.
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