President Wilson urges immediate war on Austria Hungary
Washington reports President Wilson reading a strong note to Congress pushing for an immediate declaration of war on Austria Hungary. He labels the dual monarchy a German tool and says Bulgaria and Turkey could follow. The House chamber erupted in applause as Congress moves toward a likely declaration within a fortnight.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Austria-Hungary
Germany
United States
Bulgaria
Turkey
Supreme Court
Austria
War Song Over There Nets Author 161 A Word
New York December 5. The war song Over There earned its writer big money. George M. Cohan and others reportedly sold the tune for 825000 at a rate of 161 dollars per word. The piece mentions page writers and references Cohen.
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New York
George M. Cohan
Eiphise
Colonel Roosevelt
Cohen
Broadway
Adjutant General Warns Arkansas Registrants to Update Local Boards
Little Rock December notices warn registrants to keep local boards advised of their whereabouts to receive upcoming questionnaires. Lloyd England emphasizes the legal duty to report address changes and to follow all orders. The Provost Marshal General aims to ensure no one is overlooked in the next draft round.
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Little Rock
Dec
Lloyd England
State Bank Examiners On Tour Of Inspection
Examiners from the State Banking Department began a state tour to inspect National banks, permitted by law to examine banks serving as reserve fund depositories. In Little Rock the National banks were examined and approved.
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Little Rock
State Banking Department
Davis
Cantwell Consecrated Bishop of Los Angeles and Monterey
In a San Francisco ceremony at St Marys Cathedral Bishop elect John J Cantwell was consecrated as bishop of the Catholic diocese of Los Angeles and Monterey Archbishop Edward Hanna presided The event marked the first San Francisco consecration since 1902 with many western prelates in attendance Cantwell will begin duties in Los Angeles in a few days
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San Francisco
Kight
John J. Cantwell
Los Angeles
Monterey
St. Mary's Cathedral
Edward J. Hanna
West
Glennon
St. Louis
Christia
Portland
Ore
Cotton Futures Rally Ends in Broad Decline at Close
New York December cotton futures faced renewed liquidation with prices slipping after morning support. January fell to 28.10 and December closed around 28.90, while March touched 27.85 amid reports of large ginning totals and a higher government crop estimate. Bulls faded as price regulation fears resurfaced and selling intensified late in the session.
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New York
Liverpool
Market fishermen defy law with unlawful nets in Arkansas
In Little Rock on December 5 the state Game and Fish Commission reviews wardens monthly reports at the capitol. Despite enforcement, market fishermen use unlawful nets when wardens are away and guard against capture with traps. Violations include hunting without license and shooting before sunrise and after sunset. Wardens and fishermen discussed laws after a reported plan to kill those who used unlawful nets, prompting wardens to stay vigilant at the fishermen’s houseboats.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
State Capitol
Patented guide helps visually impaired part hair accurately
A newly patented device aids visually impaired individuals in parting hair with precision. The invention provides tactile cues and stable guidance to locate a symmetrical part, enhancing grooming independence. It targets daily personal care and may benefit users seeking consistent styling without sighted help.
Arkansas Auto License Tags Rise As 1917 Totals Grow
Little Rock December 4 The State Highway Department has issued 28 549 automobile license tags during 1917 and expects to reach 29 000 before year end. Tags go out three or four daily as owners must buy new tags January 1. Commissioner Owen bought 40 000 tags for 1918 with an optional 10 000. Arkansas cars in 1917 more than doubled 1916 totals, signaling possible further orders.
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Little Rock
State Highway Department
Arkansas
Gov Brough Hears Wilson Address in Washington
Governor C H H Brough, returning to Arkansas from Little Rock and Washington, heard President Woodrow Wilson's address in Washington. He wired friends that it was the most impressive talk he had listened to, and Wilson voiced a determination to involve the United States in the war with full resources to a successful and ideally early conclusion.
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Little Rock
C. HH. Brough
Arkansas
Washington
Brough
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
United States
Languages of the World Spoken at Camp Pike
At Camp Pike nine encampments bring a cosmopolitan mix as Abundio Bernales of Company D 247th Infantry notes the diverse language groups. Drafted in Cleveland as an auto mechanic he declined exemption to serve, proving himself a studious sergeant who knows the manual by heart and welcomes the chance to fight for the United States.
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Pike
United States
Uncle Sam
Abundio Bernales
Company D
247Th Infantry
Bernales
Pontevedra Capiz
P. L
Cleveland
Ohio
Armistice Signaled Between Russia and Germany in 48 Hours
London reports an armistice signed at Prince Leopold of Bavaria's headquarters valid for 48 hours. Concurrent dispatches note Russo-German front suspensions amid shifting leadership in Petrograd where General Dukhonin was killed by lynch law after Krylenko captured Mohilov. Korniloff fled as chaos followed.
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London
Russia
Germany
Leopold of Bavaria
Amsterdam
Petrograd
Dukhonin
Kerensky
Krylenko
Mohilof
War Office
F Vs
Korniloff
Teddy says Bryan story true in part as told
Lineon Nebraska December report says a wild steer attacked a hunting companion, not Bryan. Bryan explained a pressman replaced that man's name with his to boost sales, and the steer was shot before Bryan reached the scene.
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Lineon
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Tall
Arizona
Bryan
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