War Declaration May Include All Central Powers
Washington December political moves show Congress planning to declare war on Austria with aim to pass a formal resolution by Friday. Senate foreign relations in conference with the house committee. Flood leads the measure amid possible amendments to include Turkey and Bulgaria later as actions align with State Department language and presidential guidance.
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War Against Austria Will Affect Nevada
The declaration of war against Austria would impact Nevada by banning alien enemies from mines. Officials say 300 Austrians in Tonopah and possibly twice that in Ely could lose work under espionage laws applied to mining. The article notes Austrians cause little trouble amid similar wartime conditions. George White faced a peddling charge and was fined $26 after pleading before Judge Doughty.
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Resumption of Offensive on Italy Expected on Asiago Front
Austrian and German forces massed on the Asiago front with reports that ten divisions are deployed. A renewed German offensive is expected in northern Italy as of December 5, according to Associated Press dispatches.
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Supt Kyle Resignation Laid Over By Board
At a Nevada Industrial School Board meeting last night the resignation of Superintendent Kyle was presented but laid over until the next meeting when all board members will be present. Governor Boyle, chair, is in Washington on a conference with federal officials about establishing a fixed price for silver. Mrs Humphreys did not attend. Monthly bills were allowed.
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New parody of Battle Hymn of the Republic by Goodwin's Weekly
The piece titled New Version of Battle Hymn of the Republic mocks Kaiser Wilhelm, the German Hohenzollern and other enemies with warlike imagery. It references hock der kaiser for wine, der Rhine, and bounty on the world marauder's skin, ending with Old Glory over Kai ser Turk and Hun.
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School Children Aid War Stamp Sale in Massachusetts
Boston December coverage notes that school children across Massachusetts will join Uncle Sam in selling war savings certificates and thrift stamps. The National War Savings Committee runs the sale with Robert Herrick as State Director, and pupils are expected to help dispose of a large portion of the state’s $78,000,000 allotment. The education commissioner urged public school pupils to participate in the campaign.
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McAdoo Seeks 14 Billion Bond Boost for 1918 1919
Secretary McAdoo reports that the government must raise about 14.04 billion dollars in bonds and war savings to cover deficits through June 30, 1919, with 9.97 billion to be borrowed next year and 5.64 billion needed in the current year. He urges economy and saving, warns of higher taxes, and emphasizes lending to the government via bonds to support wartime expenditures and Allied loans. He urges restraint in purchases and criticizes early bond sales for cash needs, while signaling new regulatory steps to curb nonessential capital investments.
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Declaration of War Affects Arrests in Austria Hungary Suspects
Washington reports that a war declaration against Austria Hungary will lead to the arrest or internment of suspected enemy aliens. Many targeted individuals have been under justice department scrutiny for months, with few prior detentions due to evidence gaps. Government agents warn educated Austrians may flee, while others are prosecuted under existing statutes.
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Ten Killed in Powder Plant Explosion Today
At least ten people died and forty were injured in an explosion at the Tedelbars Mont of the Aetna Explosives company. Numerous details on stock policy comments by Secretary McAdoo and war financing measures follow, including loan rates, bond issuance, and tax adjustments amid ongoing wartime needs.
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Western Front Remains Quiet in Brief Report
London dispatch notes only routine artillery activity on both sides with nothing of particular interest reported by the war office. In a separate item, a fire damaged the county hospital roof around 3 pm, likely from electric wires, but damage was nominal and patients were not moved. Officials weighed care for county patients during planned hospital replacement.
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Lawmaker outlines wartime focus with potential suffrage vote
Washington December 5. Representative Kitchin outlined a program limiting legislation to appropriations and war measures as nearly as possible. He noted that women's suffrage and prohibition might be brought up and voted on before Christmas.
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Masons Elect Officers For The Coming Year
Elke Lodge No. 15 AF and AM elects W R Cornish as W M Otton Williams S W M P Jukes J W John Henderson treasurer Jax F Triplett secretary Officers chosen for the Masonic year plans St Johns Day dance December 27 for members and families Miner George Boyce from Edgemont with Chas Boyce and Mrs C J ech in attendance
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Rumanians Consider Peace With Germany Amid Turmoil
Berlin dispatch reports talks between Germany and Russia may widen to Romania as armistice plans float. Romanian troops on the front rely on Russian support. without a cessation, Romania risks exposure to separate attacks leaving it isolated from the west.
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