War Declaration Against Austria-Hungary Endorsed by Congress
President Wilson wins war approval in both houses to declare war on Austria-Hungary aiding Italy in distress. La Follette is absent in Senate. London, Socialist, casts the lone negative in the House. The resolution radios the United States into war as Allies move against the Central Powers.
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United States
Italy
Stone, Vardaman
Senate
LA Follette
Washington
Austria-Hungary
House of Representatives
Congress
Wilson
Houses
Germany
Turkey
Bulgaria
LaFollette
Wisconsin
Austria
Gy Son
Stone
Gronaa
North Dakota
Norris
Nebraska
Varidaman
Mississippi
Vane
Oregon
London
New York
Socialist Party
Caus
Italian Armies Hard Pressed On Multiple Fronts
Dec reports indicate Italian forces are heavily pressed as Austro German invaders push gains in the Asiago plateau region with heavy casualties. Berlin claims 14 000 prisoners since new offensive and Cambrai fighting yields 2000 German deaths. Romanian front ceases as Russians armistice prompts alliance with Russians. First American unit awarded fourragere to Sanitation Section No 5.
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Lonlou
Asiago Plateal
Berlin
Cambrai
France
Vial
Jassy
Survivor Relives Halifax Destruction in New Brunswick
In St John New Brunswick a survivor recounts the Halifax disaster aftermath. He describes rushing to aid victims as flames and falling debris engulfed the waterfront, witnessing mothers and children seeking missing kin, and the chaotic, smoke filled streets turning the district into a living hell with death and devastation everywhere.
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St. John
N. B
Bec
Europe
Halifax
Dienean Grey
France
Figadier
Red Cross appeals for pumps in devastated area
A Paris Red Cross cablegram reports urgent need for pumping equipment after retreating German forces damaged infrastructure. Pumps and machinery were destroyed as orchards, farm carts, and farmhouses suffered heavy destruction in the spring's advance.
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Paris
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Reconstructed Wells Bring Hope to Devastated District
Report notes wells filled with rubbish and polluted water. Some residents return to salvage and clear fields while fearing to drink from old wells unless marked Good water. Safe wells attract visitors bearing jugs as pumps arrive to aid reconstruction efforts.
Piqua Couple Among Eligible For Home Governing Post
Names of Mr and Mrs Walter T Maxwell of Troy and Mr and Mrs W T Hitchcock of Gasstown along with Mr and Mrs Clinton Armstrong of Piqua appear on the state civil service commission eligible list for the Knoop Children's Home superintendent and matron appointment. Trustees will choose at a near future meeting. Rufus Fish and wife who have led the home for ten years will resign.
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Troy
Walter
T. Maxwell
Peters Is Honored As Ohio Auditors Head
Charles N. Peters auditor of Miami county was chosen president of the Ohio state auditors association at its annual meeting through Friday. Other officers named were Q A Davies Butler county vice president W S Howland Shtebula county treasurer S A Hudson Columbus secretary. Governor Cox addressed the group urging auditors to rally for the war effort and stress to the people the need to support victory.
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Charles N. Peters
Miami County
Ohio State Auditors’ Associati
F Flay
Q.A. Davies
Butler County
W.S. Howland
Shtabula County
S. A. Hudson
Columbus
Thomas Davey
Ohio Board of Administration
C. D. Laylin
Jnc
A. Zangerie
Cuyahoga
Mary Morrison
Department of Auditor of State
Cox
America
Senator Vardaman Votes For War Declaration
Senator Vardaman supported a declaration of war against Austria as part of wartime measures. The vote aligns with broader congressional moves to engage in military action during the conflict.
Uliswart Applauded as He Mentions President Wilson
A fragment notes a speaker named Uliswart being cheered while mentioning President Wilson during a public gathering. The readable text reflects a moment of approval tied to a presidential reference at a civic event.
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Uliswart
Wilson
Train Kills Night Watchman Near Chestnut Street Crossing
B C Train line incident occurs about 1 30 this morning when a southbound passenger train strikes a man cited as Mr Beam a veteran watchman at Chestnut and Wayne crossings. Coroner Dr Allery rules accidental death with injuries to temple and shoulders. Beam aged about TL years leaves four sons James George John Roy and two daughters Mrs Dankworth and Ann. This marks the second fatality in Pigua in as many days linked to the same causes.
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Beam
Chestnut
Wayne Street
James
George
John
Roy Beam
J. Dankworth
Ann Beam
Allery
West Milton
Pigua
Red Cross Denies Chain Letter Authorization
Cleveland Ohio December report states James R Garfield manager of the Lake Division American Red Cross warns the public that no Red Cross has authorized any chain letter. He urges recipients to disregard and burn any such letters to prevent unnecessary correspondence and ease mail congestion.
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Cleveland, C
James R. ,Garfield
Lake Division
American Red Cross
Red Cross
American destroyers sunk by torpedo in North Sea
American destroyer Jacob J. Jones was struck by a torpedo in the North Sea and sunk. Two thirds of the crew are missing, thirty seven officers and crew were rescued by life rafts, with many others lost. Dispatch from Admiral Sims notes it as America's first major wartime disaster.
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Washington, D. C
Jacob J. Jones
Amer. Milan
Sims
North Sea
America
Blizzard Halts Halifax Rescue Efforts Amid Desperate Suffering
A severe blizzard in Halifax Nova Scotia forces rescue workers to suspend operations. Injured and stranded residents face exposure cold and hunger as relief trains struggle through heavy snow. risk of pneumonia looms and communications fade amid widespread devastation.
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Halifax
N.S
Dominion
N. S
Woman held on theft charge released on bond
Dak Lita Crofton 22 of Sidney was freed on 1000 cash bond by Judge S Martin in common pleas court after her mother and city officials consented to a bond reduction from 3000. Complainants from Bartow Hudson Co. supported the adjustment. Assistant prosecutor Nolan noted the office normally refuses bond reductions without consent.
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Lita Crofton
Sidney
S. Martin
Common Pleas
W. A. Budros
J. D. Chamberlain
Ray Barlow
Bartow-Hudson Company
H. I’. Nolan
Washington and Halifax aid message amid relief efforts
A telegram from the United States government expresses heartfelt sympathy to Canada as the American Red Cross trains personnel and ships medical supplies to Halifax. Representative Tague proposes a $500000 relief appropriation for stricken populations, while state and local officials note ongoing bond actions and grand jury activity.
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Washington
Dee
American Red Cross
New England
Halifax
Dent Wilson
Ernor General
Canada
United States
Brethen
Dominion
Tague
Massachusetts
Candy sugar rationing and a liberty candy recipe
A wartime bulletin notes U S candy sugar spend nearly double the amount needed and that half the 1917 sugar used for candy could have met Italy’s needs for a year. It claims U S sugar could meet England’s rationing standard and suggests sugar saving through fruit and nut candies. A chocolate date nut candy recipe is provided.
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United States
Nédde
Belgium
Italy
England
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Tuetons
Asiago
PRIS
John D. Rockefeller, JR
Chas, Peters
Ohio
Auditors: Association
Vardaman
B. C
Frank Beam
AY Day Tos
Crofton
Grimm
R. B. Clippinger
Cou
William H. Hanley
National Bank of Troy
Grand
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