United States Declares War on Austria in 1917 Vote
The United States declares war on Austria as President Wilson signs the declaration after House and Senate approval. La Follette abstained, later saying he would have voted against unless tied to territory limits. London of New York cast the lone Socialist no vote. Senate leaders and speakers voiced firm conclusions linking Austria-Hungary with Germany in the war effort.
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Joint resolution declares war on Austro-Hungarian government
Washington December 8 1917 text of the joint resolution declares that a state of war exists between the United States and the imperial and royal Austro-Hungarian government. It authorizes the president to employ all naval and military forces and pledges the country’s resources to the war effort. Signed by Champ Clark Thomas Marshall and approved by Woodrow Wilson.
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Germans Gain Ground in Cambral Sector as British Withdraw
Berlin reports a German advance of about four kilometers over a ten kilometer front in the Cambral sector with graincourt annexe towns and nearby wood and heights taken. British withdrew to positions near Flesquires, destroying villages and leaving damage in Cambral. Over 9,000 British prisoners and 148 guns captured.
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Ex-Czar Nicholas Escapes From Siberian Prison
Bulletin reports in Washington that former Czar Nicholas II has escaped from his Siberian castle prison. The U S Consul at Tiflis has forwarded the report to the State Department.
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U S Destroyer Jacob Jones Sunk by German Sub
Washington December 8 official notice says the US destroyer Jacob Jones used in convoy duties against U boat menace has been sunk by a German submarine. The vessel carried 97 crew members with 37 survivors picked up from lifeboats.
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German Plot Ties Seen In Uprising Frame Across Nations
Letters indicating a German military defense organization in the United States were seized as Otto Merkel was arrested. Evidence includes coded correspondences, mentions of General von Mackensen, and ties to a German embassy account. In Detroit trials, a $25,000 transfer linked Kaltschmidt to Bernstorff and Albert, with other documents introduced.
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Big Gains On Farm Front In World War Produce Drive
Washington reports that Secretary of Agriculture David F. Houston announced in his annual farm report that U S farmers produced more than five and a half billion bushels of cereal crops, exceeding the five year average by about one billion. He cautioned that 1917 cereals lag 199 million bushels behind 1915, soft corn is high, and meat and fat supplies may fall short due to European demand and exports.
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British repulse German attempted offensives on Bourlon line
British forces held the Hindenburg line near Bourlon as German divisions massed for a major attack. German assault waves were wiped out by artillery and fire. Byng withdrew to a stronger position. In Verdun the Meuse region defenses repelled two German assaults after heavy bombardment.
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Halifax Devastation After Massive Snowstorm and Fire
Halifax, N S reports a catastrophe following the collision of the Belgian relief steamship Imo with the French munitions steamer Mont Blanc. The blast killed around 2000, injured about 8000, with vast destruction citywide and improvised morgues as救援 continues. Foreign aid arrives as relief efforts expand.
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French Losses by Submarines Reported
Paris reports French naval losses from submarine attacks in the week ending December 1 totaling over 1,600 tons from two ships and under 1,609 tons from two vessels plus two fishing boats. Two vessels were attacked but not sunk.
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