Germans Feel We're Unfair Claims By Zimmerman Porpign
Zimmerman Porpign cites suspected partiality amid German complaints. He argues bias affected coverage and scrutiny, urging equal treatment.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
1
Zimmerman Porpign cites suspected partiality amid German complaints. He argues bias affected coverage and scrutiny, urging equal treatment.
Berlin discussions reveal two German currents on US neutrality. Some say the United States favors Britain openly, others view it as neutral in spirit and action. The November dispatch intensified these views, with officials citing England’s submarine threats and German commitments to cruiser rules.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Britain and Germany, Austrian cabinet resistance, Premier optimism, and high costs of peace talks. It references a parade frame ordinance, trials in Butte, and Alderson Rae, with a Canadian torpedo and mining, plus aviation roe. Thefragmentary source yields limited clear facts on events or dates.
Washington reports that President Wilson weighs the potential for peace talks with the central powers to spark a push for a league of nations to enforce peace. He has not yet decided on the U.S. course, awaiting the German message to be officially delivered and the entente’s reception.
New York news reports Loton Horton president of a major milk distributor testified before the Wicks committee about winter residents who leave for Florida with unpaid milk bills. He said a milkman climbs about 824 flights daily and twice that when bills remain unpaid, and that some customers are followed to the country to collect. He quipped about urging his staff to haunt debtors, even to the grave.
New York December 13 George E B Roberts former director of the United States Mint and now a National City Park officer told the Iowa Society luncheon that industrial conditions in warring nations would be no worse if not better after the war than before. He warned against concentration of gold warning that a surplus would isolate the nation from the rest of the world.
Minneapolis officials detail a police directive after a conference with Mayor Wallace G. Nye. Chief Oscar Martinson orders patrolmen to report freight duty in plain clothes and to hoot to kill in an effort to curb the current crime wave sweeping the city.
A blaze engulfed the town of Chugwater near Cheyenne Wyoming, 400 residents affected. No casualties reported as authorities assess the damage and begin containment efforts.
In Mandan North Dakota three railroad commissioners obtained social letters of introduction from Gov Hanna to ease a Canada tour. The papers claim they are innocent American citizens engaged in inquiry. The tour follows irregular meals long hours and harsh weather that affect railway workers health. Dr Leroy H Labbitt spoke at a Soo Line Surgical Association banquet with Dr James C Cavanaugh and Dr H M Bracken among other speakers.
Archduke Charles Stephen of Austria chosen as regent of Poland with possible future election as king. The Polish state council is expected to convene before Christmas. German commissioner Lerichenfeld and Zychlinski will represent in the administration. Stephen, 56, commands the Austrian navy and is a cousin of the late Emperor Francis Joseph.
Dec 14 Reuters reports Austria’s government has resigned. Emperor accepts the resignation and entrusts Alexander Spitzmueller to form a new cabinet. Spitzmueller, former minister of commerce, is to head the new Austrian ministry amid ongoing unrest.
Washington December 12 final action on the immigration bill was deferred to allow committee review of an amendment led by Senator La Follette. The measure would exclude those who advocate destruction of property, while arguments noted other bars against anarchists and risk of denying entry to worthy foreigns.
Berlin reports caution from leaders as Germany offers peace terms. Despite successes in Romania and a seemingly impregnable front against France and Russia, press optimism remains muted and the Entente allies show only slight hope for immediate negotiations.
London reports prime minister Lloyd George presided at a war council meeting. He vows to steer the nation through the crisis as he undergoes medical rest for a day or two. Medical officials ordered complete rest to recover from illness.
The Mer chants and Miners’ were Powhatan bound from Baltimore and Norfolk for Boston collided with an unidentified steamer in the Lower Chesapeake bay. Beached near Thimble Shoals to prevent foundering. Four crewmen and 14 passengers injured. Coast Guard cutter Yamacraw evacuated them to Newport News or Norfolk.
Paris reports the chamber of deputies adopted a resolution of confidence in the new government after Premier Briand spoke on the German imperial chancellor's peace proposal. He warned allies to beware of temptations to split the alliance and asserted that France would not abandon its duties in the war effort. The chamber also outlined a plan for war organization, a war committee, and high command changes, with Briand expressing cautious optimism about victory being achievable.
Pittsburg Kansas December 18 Twenty nine miners died and seven were injured in an explosion late today at the Reedy and Ryan coal mine in Stone City fifteen miles southwest of Pittsburg. State mine experts have not yet reached the scene to determine cause. The south part of the mine bore the brunt while north drifts remained largely clear.
Washington reports a German note of explanation responding to an American inquiry about a ship sunk on its last voyage. The note discusses registry transfer, ownership, and liability for damages, with investigation to follow.
A London Lloyds representative states that extending the blockade helps allied fleets and sustains maritime operations. He emphasizes coordinated pressure on enemies and the need to maintain economic disruption to support overall war efforts.
In San Francisco dated December 13 Captain Franz von Papen, once German envoy candidate, was cited by Louis J. Smith as a possible money source during a 1918 case on alleged neutrality violations. Smith reported Crowley sought funds via Von Papen, and a San Francisco consulate contact attempted to secure an expense claim for a motorcycle among other items.
Berlin reports that Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg described definite proposals from Germany and allies for peace terms. The discussion emphasized that acceptance would shape outcomes for the conquered as a favorable move for Germany. The Reichstag speech drew applause with limited dissent from Count Westarp and allies.
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