Austria Severs Diplomatic Ties as War Cloud Grows
Officials expect Bulgaria and Turkey to follow Austria in severing relations with the United States. Treasury orders seizure of all Austrian ships in American harbors and crews sent to immigration stations. The move, framed as precaution, could be viewed as an act of war. Bulgarian and Turkish responses remain uncertain, with officials noting German dominance pushing the neighbors toward rupture.
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British Drive Begins Front Along Fifteen Mile Line
London reports mark the start of a large British offensive in France along a fifteen mile stretch from Lens to Henin-sur-Cojeul near Arras. Heavy gains, thousands of German prisoners, and captured war matériel are noted as Canadians pierce defenses on the Vimy ridge sector. British casualties are described as slight.
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War Proclamation Declares United States at War with Germany
President Wilson signs a formal proclamation declaring war on the German government. The document outlines alien enemy regulations, duties of authorities, and restrictions on male non-naturalized aliens aged fourteen and older. A call for volunteers and plans for selective conscription are also announced to raise forces for the National Guard and regular army.
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War Resolution Passes Senate and House United
Senators vote 82 to 6 to declare a state of war with Germany after hours of debate. The House follows 373 to 50, adopting the joint resolution urged by President Wilson amid growing demand for united action and retaliation for submarine warfare and Berlin plotting.
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Seizure of German Vessels Commences After War Declaration
Following Congress declaring a state of war with Germany, U S authorities began seizing German merchant ships that had sheltered in Atlantic ports. Federal officials in Boston New York Philadelphia and Baltimore took charge as deputy marshals were assigned to seized vessels. The action targeted 91 ships totaling about 600000 gross tons as part of wartime measures with no immediate plan to confiscate or compensate.
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War News From U S and Europe Amid Mobilization Talks
Army mobilization in Washington advances with future home defense, while Congress awaits authority to fund a wartime army. British and American officials predict swift cooperation against Germany as submarine warfare continues. Eleven crewmen of the Aztec remain missing after torpedoing off the French coast, and Germany defends its actions to the Reichstag as U S tensions rise.
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United States Declares War on Imperial Germany
Congress declares state of war with Imperial German government, authorizes full use of naval and military forces to wage war and bring conflict to a successful termination. Tenor reflects historic passage of wartime measure asserting Congress and President actions.
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