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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
3
Fragmented wartime text recounts gas fumigation and deadly fumes at a cotton plant near Bush terminal and a British airplane factory using waste to generate power. Describes nerve illness among idle elites and a doctor’s blunt treatment approach. Mentions Governor Abernathy-like figure and a wealthy patient.
The Roanoke Rapids Herald, via an association with several American papers, is represented by about two hundred photographers worldwide. Over one hundred operate with armies and navies of the warring nations. The best and most interesting photos taken by these photographers will be reproduced here each week for Herald readers.
A description of women wearing service flag themed outfits for relatives in the army or navy. The piece notes the fad includes the “Easy Way Out” theme as Cadets at Fort Benjamin Harrison pose for a photo. A medical officer’s attempt to pass a guard prompts a humorous exchange about passwords and entry.
The article reports that Congress adopts a war resolution and declares a state of war exists between the United States and Austria-Hungary, marking a pivotal shift in U.S. foreign policy and wartime stance.
In a near unanimous vote with one dissenting member in the House, Congress adopted and President Wilson signed a joint resolution declaring a state of war exists between the United States and the Imperial and Royal Austro-Hungarian government. The resolution authorizes the President to employ naval and military forces to prosecute the war and pledge all national resources to victory. The document was approved December 7, 1917. Wilson also sent a sympathy telegram to Canada after the Halifax disaster.
Halifax was struck by a fierce blizzard as rescue workers halted efforts in the devastated district. Survivors face cold and hunger under toppled structures, with many believed dead.
Warrington reports two American airmen wounded on the western front. Corporal Walter A. Warren of Dublin and Private Edward F. Mbeen of Buffalo, Mo. The engagement details were not forwarded.
Federal columns under Generals Murguta and Bavela ambushed a large Villa band at Santa Clara Canyon, 75 miles NW of Chihuahua City. About 400 were killed or wounded on both sides, Villa forces sustaining the heavier losses.
Washington dispatch says business was active nationwide in the monthly summary to the Federal Reserve Board. Industries were busy in every reserve district though construction, building, and engineering were dull due to cold weather and worker shortages plus high wages. Bank clearings rose in most districts except New York and Minneapolis.
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