War Declared Between United States and Austro-Hungarian Empire
The United States declared war on Austro-Hungary with Congress approving the joint resolution. Senate voted 74 to 0 and House 863 to 1 with Representative London the sole dissenter. President Wilson signed as witnesses and a proclamation will follow. Miss Rankin supported the measure.
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President Wilson declares war aims and urges fast action
President Wilson told Congress that the United States must declare war on Austria Hungary and Germany now and win a just peace with mercy and justice. He warned against premature peace and urged Congress to unify for victory and a new world order. Senator La Follette remained unresponsive amid widespread applause.
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Twenty One Enemy Aliens Arrested on Waterfront Search
Portland authorities report twenty one enemy aliens arrested in the proscribed district along the waterfront during a broad federal officer sweep.
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Farm Relief Bill Seeks 50 Million for Southwest
Representative Blanton introduced a bill to appropriate 50 million dollars for relief of farmers in the southwest. Texas would receive 40 million, New Mexico 5 million, and Colorado 5 million, mainly for buying cattle feed as 150 counties in Texas face severe drought and cattle losses.
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American destroyer Jacob Jones torpedoed. heavy loss
Washington reports the destroyer Jacob Jones, a major submarine hunter, was torpedoed and sunk in the war zone Thursday night. Only 44 of 110 aboard are known to survive. 68 are missing. Survivors include Lieutenant Commander David Worth Bagley and Lieutenant Norman Scott. The submarine surfaced later and rescued one survivor. The ship sank near the European coast.
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Dominicans Pay Marines Proposed By Secretary Daniels
Secretary Daniels asks Congress to allow navy and marine corps personnel serving in the Dominican Republic to receive pay from the Dominican government in addition to their regular pay. No further details were provided.
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Power Bills Reintroduced in House Public Lands Panel
Washington December 8 The administration mineral and winter power development bills, which previously passed the house but failed in the senate, were reintroduced yesterday by Chairman Ferris of the house public lands committee.
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Washington Sheriffs Opposed to Mob Rule
Spokane dispatch reports the State Association of County Sheriffs adopted resolutions opposing mob violence vigilante committee work and tar and feathers. Sheriff Lee Barnes of Walla Walla challenged the resolution, arguing it implied the sheriffs opposed making a pro German king the American king.
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Halifax Exposition of the Mont Blanc Disaster
Halifax reports put the death toll around four thousand with many injured as relief efforts ramp up. British custody over survivors from the Norwegian steamer Inc is reported alongside a Canadian relief fund of one million dollars. Evacuations, food shortages, and shelter challenges persist as authorities urge nonessential visitors to leave the devastated city.
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Russians Call For Six Month Armistice Across Fronts
Petrograd December 10. The Russian front delegation reported to the central executive committee and the soldiers and workers council on armistice terms. Russians urged a six month duration with three days notice, covering all fronts and evacuations of Moon Sound and Moon Island by Germany. The German counter proposal offered 28 days, limited front scope, and partial troop transfers.
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Armistice Talks Began on Russian Front
Berlin dispatch reports the war office announcing the start of negotiations for an armistice on the Russian front.
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Armistice Signed Between Russia and Germany
An armistice ending hostilities between Russia and Germany was signed at Prince Leopold of Bavaria's headquarters. The agreement is valid for forty eight hours.
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Must War on Austria Says President in Message
Washington speech to Congress outlines eight months of war, two main aims, and the need to crush German power. The president rejects premature peace, insists on victory, and calls for a settlement based on justice and reparation for Belgium.
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A Call for Allied War Declarations and Justice for Belgium
The speaker urges an immediate declaration of war on Austria-Hungary and vows to seek peace only through representatives of the German people who accept justice. Autocracy is urged to admit futility, with Belgium’s wrongs to be repaired and the nations guided by divine justice and mercy.
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Peace and disarmament stance in postwar settlement
The speaker argues for a just peace restoring Belgium and northern France, liberating Balkan and Turkish peoples from Prussian dominance, and respecting Austro-Hungary. He rejects German aggression, urges a global partnership among nations not governments, and warns against punitive measures that degrade collective security. He condemns German and Russian deception and calls for truth to unite allies.
War Aims and Legislative Proposals in the Supreme Moment
The speaker urges rapid war escalation against Austria-Hungary as an extension of the fight against Germany. He calls for broader powers over alien enemies, price controls, waterpower use, and transport coordination, arguing for decisive, just action to preserve democracy and liberty amid a world war.
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