United States Declares War on Austria Hungary
The United States Congress declares war on Austria Hungary with President Wilson signing the joint resolution. The Senate approved 74 to 0 and the House 368 to 1, Linden casting the sole negative vote. The act authorizes use of all U.S. naval and military forces to achieve victory.
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Austria-Hungary
London
Morning Journal
Washington
Congress
Wilson
Germany
Senate
House
New York Socialist
United States of America
House of Representatives
Congress of the United States
Cthamp Clark
Thomas R. Marshall
Woodrow Wilson
Turkey
Bulgaria
Linden
New York
Socialist Party
Dehbaile
Stone
Lodge
Owen
Vardaman
House Foreign Relations Committee
Grenna
North Norria
Nebraska
Geramn
Lane
Oregon
la Follette
Sreurai
Houses
Destructive Halifax Blizzard Devastates City
Halifax endures a fierce blizzard that halts rescues and devastates the waterfront. Thousands injured and feared dead despite makeshift relief, with deep cold, scarce fuel, and widespread ruin. News reports speak of 2,000 dead and 3,000 injured, as efforts to aid survivors continue amid dangerous weather.
Sinking of Canadian steamer Simcoe reported by wireless
A wireless message from Fame Point said government steamer Simcoe was sinking off the Magdalen lands. Commanded by Captain Dalton with a crew of 43, she left Quebec a month ago with lighthouse supplies for the north shore Belle Isle and Newfoundland coast and was en route to Prince Edward Island.
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Y Morning Journal
Quebec
Que
Fame Point
S. O
Simcoe
Magdalen Lands
Dalton
North Shore
Belle Isle
Newfoundland
Prince Edward Island
Relief efforts rally after disaster with broad aid offers
Regretful messages and hopeful appeals followed a disaster as towns offered medical supplies doctors and nurses. Mrs J Jones Washington DC coordinated Red Cross support while an American ship provided 150 blankets and port facilities offered food and shelter for 200. Captain de Carteret planned a temporary hospital for 80 inmates at risk. A city hall registry and Bank of Nova Scotia funds organized relief, with women volunteers and teachers joining homes relief and the lieutenant governor praising inmates at the old ladies home.
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Dee
Richmond
North End
Grant
Colwell
Duke of Devonshire
Canada
Regina
Jesse Jones
Woman’s Work
Washington, D. C
Red Cross
de Carteret
French Cable Company
Deaf and
Bank of Nova Scotia
Old Ladies
Two Red Cross Trains Rush to Halifan
Washington dispatch reports two special American Red Cross trains rushing toward Halifan carrying a base hospital unit personnel and equipment plus additional doctors nurses and social workers in a humanitarian relief movement.
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RED Cross
Halifan
Washington
American Red Cross
Furious battle on Italian plateau continues at dusk
Evening dispatch from the Asage plateau reports continued heavy fighting with Italian troops withdrawing to a rear line under artillery cover. Enemy attempts south of Gallio are repulsed after a twelve hour clash near Monte Sisemol, with Alpini around Monte Castelgomberto said to have faced fatal resistance.
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Morning Journal
Asage
Meletta
Franzella
Ronchi
Monte Kuaberlabs
Gallio
Fersaglierii
Monte Bsisemol
Monte Sisemol
Alpini
Monte Castelgomberto
Berlin claims 4000 prisoners captured in new offensive
The Berlin war office reported 4000 more prisoners on the Italian front, lifting total captives since the latest offensive began to 15000. On other fronts minor actions continue as Italy faces heavier enemy numbers and firepower while Rumanians align with Russians and halt fighting. The U S Congress declared war on Austria Hungary, aligning with President Wilson's stance.
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Asiago
Berlin
Jassy
Eight Civilians Killed in La Paz Demonstration
Dispatches from La Paz report eight civilians killed and thirty wounded plus one soldier dead during clashes after a parliamentary session. Chilean dispatch says order was restored and the protest was not revolutionary.
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Ev Marning
Buenos Aires
Argentina
la Paz
Bolivia
Chamber of Deputies
Santiago
Chile
Bolsheviki Troops Reach Vladivostok Report
Petrograd dispatch reports fifteen hundred Bolsheviki troops arriving in Vladivostok. If confirmed, the move suggests Bolshevik control of the Trans-Siberian Railway spanning 3,256 miles from Petrograd to Vladivostok.
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Petrograd
Vladivostok
trans-Siberian Railway
Pacific
No Move Expected Until After Monday
Washington recounts three key developments in the rail transport dilemma as President Wilson weighs a possible government operation or anti trust policy changes. Lovett issues a priority order giving fuel and government supplies top shipment priority while a general traffic manager may take command of wartime movement. Fairfax Harrison says railroads under current control can meet transportation demands if managed differently.
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Washington
Wilson
Senator Newlands
Congressional Committee
Robert 8. Lovett
Fairfax Harrison
Railway War Board
Railroad War Board
Edward Chambers
Santa Fe System
The
Food Administration
Harrison
Express firms seek 10 percent rate increase in war emergency
Heads of American Express and Wells Fargo testified before the Interstate Commerce Commission on a proposed 10 percent rate rise to cover wartime costs. George C. Taylor said talks with shippers showed support for higher revenues to avoid losses, while William A. Wimbish warned Atlanta Nashville and Montgomery shippers would object. The panel may grant one to two weeks for review as labor shortages and handling losses boost express expenses.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
George C. Taylor
American Express Company
Taylor
William A. Wimbish
Atlanta
Nashville
Montgomery
Commission
E. A. Steadman
Wells Fargo Express Company
Weather forecast for New Mexico and Denver region
The twenty four hour conditions end yesterday show a 54 degree high and 24 degree low with a 30 degree range. A five pm reading was 34 with a southwest wind and generally clear skies. Saturday outlook calls for fair and colder southeast New Mexico, warmer west portion on Sunday.
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Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Government rail policy split widens during war debate
The Interstate Commerce Commission favors government operation or suspension of railroads during war. A priority order effective December 15 classifies shipments by priority, with rail fuel, livestock, perishables, military supplies and other government goods moving first. Railroad officials urge pooling and government loans, citing efficiency and current high traffic, while opposition argues changes may slow shipments.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Food and Fuel
Garfield
Utah
Wyoming
Texas
New Mexico
Graves Guilty of Voluntary Manslaughter in Durango
John E. Graves was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter by a Durango jury for the May 22 shooting of Matt A. Pheney at the railway station. Graves, a Denver & Rio Grande agent, claimed self-defense. a motion for a new trial was granted, delaying sentencing.
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Omhing
Durango
Colo
Dee
John &. Graves
Matt A. Pheney
Graves
Denver & Rio Grande Railway
Pheney
Kappas Interned in Kansas City War Arrest
Adolph Kappas, a former German army lieutenant and alleged San Antonio junta agent for the Carranza government, was arrested in Kansas City by a Department of Justice special agent. He will be interned for the duration of the war.
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Kappas
Kansas City
Adolph Kappas
San Antonio
Carranza
Department of Justice
Hebron Taken by British Troops under Allenby
General Allenby reports occupation of Hebron in Palestine as British forces seize the ancient town about twenty miles southwest of Jerusalem. Hebron known as Khalil to Arabs, with 15 000 inhabitants, is linked to biblical patriarchs and King David era. a mosque marks the burial sites.
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Abraham
Mosning
London
Hebron
Khalil
Jerusalem
David
Missing crew of the Ioma after collision with Monte Blanc
Captain H From and the first three officers plus three crew members of the Belgian relief ship Ioma are reported missing after a collision with the Monte Blanc. Norton, Lilly & Co. report the telegram from Halifax stating the captain’s name is known. six others’ names are not listed.
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Morning Journal
New York
Der
H. From
Norton, Lilly & Co
Halifax
Carrvranga Forces Defeat Pelicistas Near Aguelguas
Laredo Texas dispatch reports Carrvranga forces defeated a Pelicistas force at Aguelguas this morning. Pelicistas suffered seventy dead and many wounded. Mexican officials here deny any battle at Verrero yesterday.
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Laredo
Tex
Carrvranga
Aguelguas
Verrero
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