11 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1916
Page
1
Northcliffe stands confident amid attacks on Asquith government defending Lloyd George. The storm center of politics contends his cause as pressure mounts in public discourse.
London reports Lloyd George leading a national effort to energize wartime policy as the Northcliffe press backs the new premier. The cabinet reshuffle, including a possible foreign secretary choice between Lloyd George and Curzon, signals a pragmatic government reorganization amid war demands. Northcliffe asserts the press serves the public interest while predicting a twelve-member cabinet with a small war council.
Weather forecast notes a cold start to the week with Monday and Tuesday showing partly cloudy skies. The record cites 24 hour period ending 6 p.m. yesterday with max 26 degrees and min 12 degrees and north wind.
Partial public boycotts last week lowered butter to 50 cents a pound and eggs to 56 cents a dozen in Seattle. Potatoes and flour movement stalled while apples declined. Housekeepers' group plans luncheons to show that butter and flour can be dispensed with.
Senate Democrats to caucus on successor to Clarke as president pro tem of the upper house after current procedures. The move signals a prompt selection process and continuation of leadership in the chamber.
Senator Saulbury of Delaware emerges as the leading active candidate for president pro tempore as Democrats plan to caucus. Congress readies actions on immigration and prohibition while Wilson's vocational education bill gains momentum and Hughes spearheads a cotton standardization measure.
London reports the Nobel committee, by a 28 to 11 vote, decided not to distribute the Nobel peace prizes for 1915 and 1916. The Peace Prize has not been awarded since 1913.
Berlin reports Emperor William awarded Field Marshal von Hindenburg the grand cross of the Iron Cross with an autographed letter praising his leadership in the Romanian campaign. The king extends deepest thanks, expressing pride in the general staff and confidence in future successes.
The German commercial submarine Deutschland arrived at noon off the Weeser mouth completing its second U S voyage to the United States. It completed the round trip in nineteen days leaving New London November 21 carrying dyes chemicals and official German mail valued at about 2 060 000 dollars.
New London December 10 The Herman commercial submarine Deutschland arrived today and will sail for another run to this port within weeks Paul G L Hitken vice president of Eastern Forwarding Company says it will make regular trips as long as the war lasts Several carloads of tin have arrived and shipments of crude rubber are expected this week Stevedores ordered to report early in January.
Washington officials deny any US plan for peace mediation and caution against rumors. The government stresses neutrality, notes German circles push for mediation while Allies reject peace now, and says any move would be scrutinized before action. Ambassador Gerard rumor cited as dangerous misinformation.
The engagement of Earl Curzen of Kedleston and Mrs Grace Elvina Duggan widow of Alfred Duggan of Buenos Aires is announced in London. Mrs Duggan is eldest daughter of the late J Munroe Hinds former American minister to Brazil. Curzon is a widower who previously married Mary Victoria Leiter in 1895. Lady Curzon died in 1996 leaving three daughters.
Correspondent describes nightly trench warfare between British and German raiding parties on the western front. Combatants wield hammers in close encounters as raids escalate danger and casualties rise.
The British front sees intensified night combat as trench raids rise in frequency. Canadian, Australian and British troops harass German positions with close quarter fighting, barbed wire, and improvised weapons amid flares and shelling.
A heavily armed steamship with torpedo tubes was sighted about 840 miles northeast of Porto Rico. The warning was flashed tonight to allied merchants by British or French cruisers off Sandy Hook.
Soldiers describe ethical limits and tactics in trench warfare. Tales of raids marked by white tape guides attackers, disguise via painted faces, and devices to avoid trench confusion. Dawn reveals ghostly flares, eerie rifles, and a tense, protective sense among troops.
San Francisco December 10 The second week of the trial for conspiracy in the case of German Consul General Franz Bopp and colleagues is expected to begin with testimony from Louis J. Smith a former confidential agent of the consul His prior army court martial conviction was cited to challenge his credibility while a presidential pardon is anticipated to restore his citizenship and eligibility a new witness is expected shortly
Tokio report states Field Marshal Prince Iwao Oyama, chief of the Manchurian army in the Russo Japanese war, has died. Born 1442 in Satouma, he rose from brigadier to field marshal, winning high honors and a princely title. His wife Princess Oyama played a prominent role abroad.
The new British government announces a war cabinet led by Premier David Lloyd George. Arthur Balfour is named foreign secretary with Ed ward Carson as first lord of the admiralty. The list includes Austen Chamberlain, Bonar Law, and other senior ministers shaping wartime policy.
Berlin reports that Emperor William returned from a visit to Emperor Charles, traveling with Field Marshal von Hindenburg. The German leader met the Austrian emperor at his Austro-Hungarian headquarters camp for talks.
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