Germany Underfed Dysentery Appears in War Report
Herbert Corey's nine part series "Truth About Germany" reports famine in Germany due to harvest size and occupation profits. Civilian rations show bread shortages despite claims of increases, with fat shortages impacting health and rising death risk among Germans, including the elderly and young children.
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War Degree to Arrest Austrian Enemies in U S
Federal action to arrest and intern Austria Hungary subjects after a formal war declaration. Unnaturalized residents could become enemy aliens, with registration and curbs on movement, work, and travel. Officials anticipate a nationwide roundup targeting suspected espionage networks and female collaborators.
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Italian Aviators Fear German Drive Near Vicenza Verona
Italian aviators report heavy fighting behind enemy lines as German forces press in the mountainous region between Vicenza and Verona. Rome dispatches state Italian defenses will probe for a counteroffensive while Italians expect strong resistance along the Piave and Brenta corridor. Also Rome notes Russia refuses to recognize the Lenine government and has cut diplomatic ties.
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Haig's Line Holds Against German Breakthrough
British and German forces clash on the Cambrai front with Haig's line intact after fierce fighting. German incursions near La Vacquene penetrate briefly into British territory, while British reinforcements and repositioning strengthen defenses for a steadier phase of the battle.
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Tillman bill would add midshipmen appointments
A Senate bill introduced Tuesday by Senator Tillman, chairman of the appropriations committee, proposes five appointments per senator and representative to the Naval Academy, with additional seats allocated by the President and the district courts. The measure aims to increase annual midshipman slots and distribute them among regions and interests.
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War With Austria: No Overt Act Yet, U S Claims
Analysis notes no single overt act by Austria to justify war, with conflict stretching to long 1917 era tensions. Officials say Austria has acted in steps precluding direct provocation, while diplomatic and consular services were linked to covert aims as U S wartime stance evolves. Continued details flagged on page 3.
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World Gets Text of Speech Publicized Globally
President Wilsons address to congress was hailed worldwide as a major publicity feat. The U S government coordinated translation and rapid distribution from New York via trains telephones telegraphs wireless and cables. News wires carried the text to Central and South American capitals and Spanish translation to Colon and the Panama Canal Zone.
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War updates from the front and sea battles
The British steamer Apapa sank after a submarine attack with 80 dead. About 120 rescued. Germany claims 6000 prisoners and 100 guns captured in a four day Cambria battle, with heavy German losses noted. Teuton efforts on the Italian front falter while artillery remains active. A Jerusalem battle outlook is daily, with raids reported from Palestine. Russian general Dukhonin is thrown from a moving train by Bolsheviks for resisting armistice negotiations with Germany.
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Ringing Challenge In President's War Message
The president outlines war aims and the duty to defeat autocracy, urging unwavering effort to win the war. He argues for peace only after Germany is defeated and calls for unity with the American people, detailing objectives and the means to achieve them. The address stresses justice, no annexations, and a universal settlement based on lawful peace.
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President Wilson urges wartime unity and justice in war aims
President Wilson told Congress that the United States must declare war on Austria-Hungary to win the war. He outlined peace goals based on mercy and justice, free nations from autocratic rule, Belgium reparations, and evacuation of Prussian conquests, while avoiding punishment of the defeated.
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Explicit war and peace aims outlined in Senate debate
The article reports on a formal definition of war and peace goals discussed amid Austro-Hungarian conduct and American diplomacy. It notes the president’s role as a spokesman for nations in conflict and mentions forthcoming publication of detailed arrangements and responses from allied leaders.
War policy split as president urges action in Europe
The article outlines strong support for declaring war on Austria and Germany, despite counsel from the President. It describes Congressional moves to translate war recommendations into action, with the House Foreign Relations Committee summoned, the Senate committee drafting a resolution, and anticipated votes before adjournment.
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Want War Tax Amended
Debates on wartime tax policy continued as congress days progressed. Senator Smoot proposed repealing postal rate increases amid mounting amendments and public pressure.
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