President Wilson urges immediate war on Austria Hungary
President Wilson tells Congress that the United States must declare war on Austria Hungary to defeat Germany and achieve a just victory. He argues against peace and says Turkey and Bulgaria could follow, but only after Germany is beaten. He defends a no annexations no punitive indemnities approach and warns autocracy must be overturned.
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Weather Outlook for Harrisburg and Eastern Pennsylvania
For Harrisburg area expect cloudy conditions this afternoon and tonight with a fair Wednesday and little temperature change. low around 35. For Eastern Pennsylvania, cloudy skies with little temperature change and light north winds.
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Points in President's Message Warn of Unity and Justice
The president stresses unwavering effort until victory and urges unity, impartial justice, and reparation. He asserts autocracy must fail, Germany’s power must end in Austria Hungary the Balkans and Asia, and warns against future German influence. Immediate war declaration with Austria and possibly other German allies is urged to win the war.
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We and the American People on Peace by Arms
The speaker portrays Americans as the voice of a searching settlement. He urges clear objectives and plans for defeating the German menace, insisting peace requires crushing or isolating the threat and waiting for credible German leadership to accept world law. The public must understand the price of peace.
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President Wilsons World Wide Address Circulated Globally
Washington reports the President's address will appear simultaneously in capitals worldwide. The government arranged distribution without advance American newspaper access, placing it with Reuter's London office to reach Europe, Berlin, and other capitals. It will be published today in China and Japan as well, with secrecy maintained until transmission concluded.
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Senate to declare war on Austria Hungary next Friday
Washington reports Senator Martin says the Senate will pass a resolution next Friday to declare war on Austria-Hungary. The measure will likely be drafted at the state department with expected debate but no major opposition. Chairman Flood plans to convene the House foreign affairs committee tomorrow.
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Armistice on Russian Front Signed for 48 Hours
Berlin reports the Russian front armistice has been signed at Prince Leopold’s headquarters and is valid for forty eight hours. A Petrograd communiqué released via Amsterdam outlines Bolshevik aims and appeals to German and Austrian soldiers promising peace and broader participation by other nations.
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Dollar Bill He Kept Years He Gives to Soldiers Smoke Fund
A Telegraph letter from a “Friend of the Soldiers” explains handing over a preserved $1 bill for the Tobacco Fund for Soldiers. The donor kept the bill for over twenty five years, marking it “Series of 1880” and sending it with a note and envelope.
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Anthracite Prices to Rise 35 Cents per Ton
Harrisburg coal dealers say it is standard practice to follow operator prices and announce a 35 cent per ton increase on all domestic coal. Consumers will see the higher rate once the change takes effect, with shipments expected to arrive at the new price before week’s end.
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Anthracite Operators Accept Fuel Admin Wage Terms
Pennsylvania coal operators announced they accept the fuel administrator's wage terms. Coal prices rise 35 cents per ton at wholesale and miners receive a wage increase equal to this amount. The group had sought 45 cents but followed the administrator's figure as a patriotic duty. Announcement came after a New York meeting and late arrival of S. D. Warriner.
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Reduced bread prices urged by U S Food Bureau
The war emergency council of the baking industry recommends immediate price cuts for bread nationwide. Bakers will operate under government license starting December 10 with a standardized loaf and a set production formula under the food administration guidance.
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Local Bakers Warn of Wrapper Tax Raising Bread Weight
Harrisburg bakers react to a December 10 government license for bakers that will add one ounce to each loaf. They report rising costs, dwindling ingredients, and closures while suggesting unified action to lower prices.
British repulse stronger German attacks before Cambrai
Report from the Cambrai front notes unequaled fighting near Marcoing and Gonnelieu as German forces press in with reserves. British troops halt assaults, suffering heavy losses, while Haig reports exceptionally severe fighting with local gains and counterattacks restoring positions.
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Rates denied but new minimums allowed by ICC
Washington December 4 applications to raise livestock rates in small carloads east of the Mississippi were denied by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The commission granted permission to make new minimum rate rulings that would likely raise rates. In Paris on the Verdun front, heavy artillery fighting persisted as German forces attempted to advance west of their current positions.
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