War Declaration Quickly Passed By Senate And House
Congress unanimously approved a joint resolution declaring a state of war with Austria-Hungary on December 7 1917. President Wilson signed the measure amid brief debate with Rep London the sole dissenting vote, pledging to employ US forces to allied victory. The act follows the earlier wartime declaration against Germany.
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Socialist Party
No Hope for Mediation in Twin Cities Strike
St Paul Dec 11 labor leaders say federal mediation in the strike of Twin Cities street car men against the traction company has vanished. They plan a continuous convention in Minneapolis tomorrow that would trigger a general sympathetic strike if held.
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Power Bill Introduced in Washington
The administration mineral and water power development bills were reintroduced in Washington yesterday after passing the House but failing in the Senate. Chairman Ferris of the House Public Lands Committee spoke on the measures.
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House Public Lands Committee
Ermans Reinforcing Western Line Front
Geneva dispatch reports Field Marshal von Hindenburg and General Ludendorff on the Cambrai front. Railway traffic through border towns is congested as troops and artillery are rushed to the front. Civilian travel remains prohibited along the German frontier.
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Rpemains
Government May Take Railroads Priority Shipping Order
Washington December 8 The government debates railroads policy as Wilson weighs seizure or hands off. Lovett flags priority shipments for fuel food and government supplies and a traffic manager may oversee all military movement. Harrison says railroads can meet demand under current guidance.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Food and Fuel Administrations
Chicago Market Report Hogs Steady Cattle Slump
Chicago December 12 hogs receipts 82 200 with prices from 15 to 17.65 dollars. Cattle receipts 33 000 market weak natives 7.30 to 15 westerns 6.25 to 13.50 stockers 10.90 cows and heifers 5.10 to 11.20 calves 8 to 15.50 sheep receipts 17 000 market steady wethers 8.80 to 12.90 ewes 7.76 to 11.50 lambs 12.25 to 16.85.
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Livestock and grain prices from Omaha and Chicago markets
Market reports show cattle hogs and sheep receipts with steady to slightly higher quotes in Omaha and St Paul. Chicago and Minneapolis grain notes list corn prices and wheat futures with modest gains and steady flour shipments.
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U. and Air Plans Proceed with Aberty Motors
Washington reports production of Aberty airplane motors on a quantity basis has begun. American army aviators train on European fronts as the nation nears the great air fleet project promised since entry into the war. Officials expect 60 days to accelerate output and push toward ultimate success.
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