War Declaration Comes Up Today in Both Houses
House and Senate prepare to debate a declaration of war against Austria after detailed reports on submarine actions and Allied policy. Flood argues against extending the declaration to Germany’s allies, while Mil.. Minnesota supports broader inclusion. Final drafts anticipate submission to the president for approval.
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The
House
Flood
Austria
Kalan
Tom Crow
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Chairaen Stone
Senate
Hower
Germany
Bulgaria
Turkey
Sulgeria
United States
Fiood
Ottoman Empire
Minnesota
Vigeria
Germiny
Means on Stand Details Ties to Mrs King and Noted Letters
On the stand six hours Gaston B Means recounts letters and actions tied to Mrs King and family. He explains a Chicago written letter approving a telegram forwarded to him and other relatives. He cites a dispute involving the Northern Trust Company over a 1905 will and trust funds for a charitable institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston B
Kirg
Means
Chicago
Iis
Afton
Bethlehem Steel Asks For Advance War Contracts Payment
Charles M. Schwab and Joseph Grace of Bethlehem Steel seek advance payment on government munitions and other fixed price contracts. They met with Secretaries Baker and Daniels, saying they cannot refinance to expedite work and noting huge plant expansions for war production. Navy destroyer programs are not involved. many contracts predate the war and cover army and navy ordnance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles M. Schwab
Jusene Grace
Bethlehem Steel Company
Baker and Daniels
Navy
Bethleham
Army
Flaherty challenges Burleson over postal wage drive
Thomas F. Flaherty secretary treasurer of the National Federation of Postal Employees disputes Postmaster General Burleson in his annual report. He calls Burleson autocratic, denies threats of a strike by postal workers, and says the use of the term potential revolutionists aims to discredit organized employees and smear Weir’s wage agitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thomas F. Flaherty
National Federation of Postal Employes
Burleson
Halifax City Port Key Military And Trade Hub
Halifax, an important British military and naval station on the American continent, hosts a vast harbor and fortified defenses. It centers a government dock yard with a large dry dock and serves as Canada’s eastern rail terminus with steamship links to New England, Britain, the U.S., and the West Indies. Since the war began it plays a crucial role in moving men, munitions, and supplies to Flanders and northern France.
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Halifax
U.c
New England
Great Britain
United States
West Indies
Canada
Flanders
France
Fire Alarm Signals and Station Locations Citywide
The report lists multiple fire alarm signals and station cross streets across Bluefield, Raleigh, Bland, and nearby avenues and streets. It notes alarms dispatched from Central Station and references standard telephony and response points across the city map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Princeton Avenue
Russell St
Bluefield Avenue
Mercer St
Bluefield Ave
Sublette & Barnes
Thomas St
Chestnut St
Spruce St
Oliuefeld Avenue
Poplar St
Raleigh Street
Federal Avenue
Raleigh
Stewart Streets
Wyoming
Monroe Streets
Giles Street
Lee
Franklin Streets
Reese
Marshall
Allen and
Powell
Pulaski
Park
Bland
Jones
Wilson
Bland and
Bille
North
South
Jefferson
Mar
Frederick
Middle Adams Street
Roanoke
Clark Streets
Norfolk
Hardy and
Orange Ree 1
Standard Ol Co
Midway
Henry and
Greenbrier Streets
Jones Street
Central Station
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Armour Grain Co
the Quality Shop
LOT NO
Bluefield
Brore
Ordinance Bureau
Navy Department
War Department
Steel Comany
Baker
Daniels
Flaherty
Pulaski Street
Waters
Baluefield
J. W. Waters Co
Jewelers
Law and Commerce Building
Hand
Dr. Hand
Goodykoontz Drug CO
East End
Maqe 7
Slhe United Woolen Mills
Princeton Ave
Federal ST
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