Congress Declares War on Austria-Hungary Unanimously
Washington December 7 1917 Congress declared war on the Austro-Hungarian government with one dissenting vote Rep London New York Socialist pledged by his party The Senate approved 74 to 0 and the House 363 to 1 The president Wilson signed sealing the United States entry into global conflict and pledging all resources to victory.
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Attorney General Details Results Of German Intrigue Prosecutions
Attorney General Gregory reports that espionage law the trading with the enemy act and seditious conspiracy prosecutions have yielded prison sentences for German plotters. He cites the Haywood case and IW W leadership as illustrating efforts to maintain order and obedience to law during wartime. The report notes plans to amend the commodities clause to separate transportation from production under the interstate commerce law.
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Wisconsin Senator's Wartime Vote Shift Cites Amendment
The Wisconsin senator said he would have supported the war resolution if his belated amendment had been included. He stated he would vote against the resolution without his proposal, outlining a pivotal shift in legislative stance on August 1 1914.
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Death of William Gerhardt marks end of era in Martinsburg
The Rev. Dr. William Gerhardt oldest Lutheran minister in the United States oldest member of the Knights of Pythias order and a foundational educator in this region died at his Martinsburg home after a month of illness. His 100th birthday Oct 28 was celebrated by the Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters of West Virginia and Washington Lodge of Martinsburg.
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American warship establishes hospital in Halifax during blizzard
The Halifax wreck scene grows dire as a U S warship commander reports a heavy blizzard hampering aid. He states a hospital is aboard ship and a working party has landed to help shelter the homeless and tend the wounded with no casualty figures given.
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West Virginia and Virginia Snow Weekend Forecast
Weather forecast notes heavy snow in West Virginia Saturday with colder conditions inland. In Virginia expect cloudy skies Saturday with afternoon snow and Sunday snow or rain, bringing continued cold.
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Stricken Halifax Faces Blizzard Aftermath and Survivor Plight
A raging blizzard strands Halifax with telegraph lines down and rail service at a standstill. Rescuers recover bodies as famine fears grow and relief efforts rush supplies while authorities assess the full extent of the disaster.
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Two Thousand Dead and 3000 Injured Still Fair Estimate
Reported death toll and injuries remain widely cited estimates as survivors suffer in crowded facilities. Authorities note that blankets quilts and comforts have been requisitioned for hundreds in temporary hospitals.
Man testifies in murder trial about gun in tree
Gaston B. Means told Cabarrus county court he was getting water at Blackwelder Spring when Mrs. Maude King was shot with a .25 caliber pistol he had placed in a sycamore tree. He warned her not to fool with it before she returned it. He rushed to her side after the shot and helped move the body to a hospital. The State planned further cross examination tomorrow.
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Blizzard Ravages Halifax After Deadly Fire and Snow
In Halifax heavy blizzard conditions halted rescue work as a Richmond section explosion left buildings wrecked and boarded fortifications offered little protection. Survivors face cold hunger while hospitals requisition blankets and quilts for the injured amid continued darkness and drifting snow.
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United States Enters War As Italy Battles On
The United States declares war on Austria-Hungary while Italy fights a hard battle against Austro German forces on the Asiago plateau. Berlin reports 4 000 prisoners as total captives reach 16 000 since the offensive began. Romanian fighting ceases after Russians propose an armistice and Romania aligns with Russia, yet attempts at fraternization are rejected.
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European Battle Fields Yield No Parallel Scenes At Halifar
News from Halifar reports 2000 dead and 5000 injured despite fires in the north ending. Relief work progresses as citizens, soldiers, and volunteers organize aid. Rescue efforts reveal miraculous survivals and scattered losses, with names like Dr. Murdock Chisholm and Captain James among the recovered.
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Three Developments in Rail Situation War day updates
Washington dispatch reports three key rail developments as war plans press forward. Lovett orders priority shipments for fuel food and government supplies. A general traffic manager may be named to control movement of government material. Fairfax Harrison says railroads will do all possible under current direction. President Wilson studies options with Newlands and IC C proposals, amid divided adviser views.
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Halifax disaster witness recalls horrific rescue scene
Duncan Grey describes pulling twenty two people from under wreckage after a Halifax explosion. He details flames sweeping through the district, smoke choking survivors, and children crying for parents as he and others search amid mutilated remains. The Sacred Heart Convent and St Marys School children are reported to have all escaped.
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