War talk and crosses under Kaiser noted
The brief item from January 4 1917 contrasts limited coverage of German Kaiser awarded wooden crosses with the view that Britain and France will not obtain peace while they refuse to seek it.
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Newspaper
Atchison Weekly Globe
Location
Atchison, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
4
Wilson’s Nobel Peace Prize Hopes Doubted
Editorial notes doubt President Wilson’s chances for a Nobel Peace Prize while European peace hopes rise. The piece alludes to possible U S territorial changes, mentioning the Danish West Indies as a potential outcome and a brighter New Year for some readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danish West Indies
Record Gold Imports Reach New Yearly Peak
The year saw gold imports shattering prior records though the public may not have received its expected share.
High Cost of Living Cited by One Bright Side
A wry quote notes a single redeeming feature of the high cost of living: many people have the money to cope with rising prices. The remark reflects public sentiment on inflation and expense.
War skeptics argue duration should extend further
A commentary notes that many people doubt the war has continued long enough, reflecting public impatience with timeline and outcomes while urging patience or renewed resolve amid ongoing conflict.
Col Roosevelt Keeps Quiet Smoke Screen Fuels Speculation
Observers note Col Roosevelt’s restrained public stance sparks talk of hidden moves and shifting plans as political currents churn behind the scenes. The absence of bold statements leaves room for conjecture about future actions and alliances.
Gypsies and Rumania Noted By Bill Palmer
Bill Palmer observes that Rumania is the home of the Gypsies, offering a new perspective on the ongoing situation and its cultural origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Palmer
Rumania
Russia Says Germany Fully Committed Amid War News
A short dispatch notes Russia asserts Germany is fully committed to the effort. The report contrasts perceived German focus with a claim that Russia is performing well in the broader context of the conflict. The piece hints at ongoing wartime dynamics and shifting alliances without detailed specifics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
Nations in Peace Talks Promise Human Angle
The nations in their peace discussions are expected to be highly human in tone, with each side likely aiming to have the final say. The remark hints at a touch of realism and possible stubborn posturing amid negotiations.
Lilo d George Heads War Talks but Peace Talks Fail
The report notes Lilo d George was summoned to the top echelons of British leadership to push a wide war effort. It cautions he cannot secure victory by negotiating peace terms at this stage, emphasizing strategic constraints over negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilo d-George
Glen Binkley
Atchison
Potter
Oak Mills
Sapp
George Remsburg
Atchison County
Oklahoma City
Big Hill
Okla
Harry Sharp
M. Babcock
Central Branch
Sharp and
Babcock
St. Louis
Miller
St. Joe
Leavenworth Campaign Sparks a Bumptious Nickname War
Early campaign chatter in Leavenworth shows rival candidates courting attention with nicknames as one candidate bills himself as Big Hearted Jim. The street talk hints at a noisy mayoralty race with colorful, combative rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Jim
Piffie
Railroads Relent on Milk of Misfortune Speech
In a sharp critique of the car shortage, the piece argues railroads were harmed by misdirected public sentiment stirred by politicians and worsened by vocal commentary, failing to keep pace with preparedness.
Verge of War Tied to Oklahoma Bank Robber Campaign
Secretary Lansing’s remarks on Wilson’s peace notes hint at a possible war scare linked to a campaign against Oklahoma bank robbers. The piece notes such crimes are frequent, but only sensational cases draw newspaper attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
Wilson
Oklahoma
William Aller White Proposes Kansas Legislature Plan
William Aller White offers a practical program for Kansas lawmakers: pass a good roads resolution, call a constitutional convention, pass the appropriation bills, and go home. He notes the appropriation passage is likely unnecessary to advise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Aller White
Kansas
Topeka Journal Slams Army Over Villa Ambush Details
A Topeka State Journal jab at regular army conduct questions Generals Wood and Lee and claims the Thirteenth and Tenth cavalry were involved in early missteps near Volumbus New Mexico. The piece critiques militia versus regulars and emphasizes documented ambush outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka State Journal
Wood
Lee
Villa
Volumbus
N. M
Tenth Cavalry
As Twain by Arnold Bennett review bristles with bickering
A long Bennetts novel about a wealthy bachelor who marries a woman with a past. He remains king in name but his wife rules with an iron hand, guiding the household and social standing as the man adapts to her influence. The town’s tensions play through every page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twain
T. W. Price
G. E. Ingels
Keldron
O. P. Heller
Chicago
R. Roach
Kansas City
Atchison
National Poultry & Egg Company
G. E. Hanna
Snyder
Alexander
St. Joe
Trimble
Kautz Brothers
West Atchison
Schott
Missouri Pacific
I. P. Stephens
Kaneas Avenue
Ontario County
New York
Mercer County
Ithaca
N. Y
Stephens
M. L. Stephens
Carl Krueger
Midland College
Lancaster Cemetery
Jonathan Waltzer
Ann Street
Waltzer
Walker
First
Pennsylvania Reserve Cavalry
Gettysburg
Bull Run
Richmond Heights
Brandywine
Malvern Hill
Georgetown
Clinton County
Lincoln County
Kas
Effingham
English Lutheran Church
H. F Bryant
A. A. Waltzer
Newton F. Waltzer
Germany
John Weinmann
Reutlingen
Weinmann
Weitnmann
Sebastian
Sebastian Weinmann
Emilie Winter
Bertha Uhrrich
Elks
Atchison Music Club
Elizabeth Ransom
Helen Waggoner
Naomi Davis
Miss Ransom
Music Club
Madame Butterfly
Georgia Goodell
Mra
Douglas Cain
Davis
Ruth Davis
Helen Wageoner
Horner Institute
Wagghoner
Mamie Gray
John Gray
Colorado
Gray
O'Driscoll
Doniphan
John Alexander Rae
Los Angeles
Turin
Italy
Polytechnic
Paris
Glasgow
United States
Fore Rivers Shipbuilding Co
Quincy
Mass
U. N
North Dakota
Nevada
Marsala
Nino Bixio
United States Navy
Lake Torpedo Boat Co
Bridgeport
Conn
The Matrimonial Sea Ends With Wife’s Winning Hand
A desert of misunderstanding unfolds as the husband clings to control and sinks, while the wife, steady and clear, guides toward reconciliation. The tale portrays a strained marriage where the husband fears loss and the wife steadies the course, emerging with a hopeful resolution.
Pneumonia Fight: Fresh Air and Moderation Save Lives
The Detroit board of health urges simple measures to cut pneumonia risk. Promote fresh air and avoid alcohol, avoid excessive fatigue, and keep good ventilation in crowded rooms. Exercise to maintain vigor and regulate overeating to lower susceptibility. Despite warnings, winter toll may rise, yet past year data show a hopeful decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Board of Health
Health Boards
The Tightening Lid on Alcohol Progress
Prohibition gains widen across states and nations. Industries and insurers prefer abstainers due to lower risk, railroads bar drinkers, Paris Illinois hires only total abstainers, and warring nations push restrictions. The era of alcohol limits approaches as John Barleycorn nears dotage and restraint becomes decisive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Jim Reed
District of Columbia
Prohibition
Alaska
Railroads
Paris
John Barleycorn
Slim chance of peace as allies push for justice
The article assesses Germany's reply to Wilson's peace note as noncommittal with generalities, while allies insist on restoration and reparations for Belgium and France. It notes Germany's relatively stronger position but forecasts the war likely to extend another year, with neutrals unlikely to alter the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Germany
Mr. Wilson
David Lloyd-George
King George
Briand
Belgium
France
Austria
Bulgaria
Globe Lights on Life Truths and Social Quips
A collage of wry maxims and social observations by Jude Johnson, Atchison recreation leader, touching on honesty, manners, gender norms, law, and daily life. The piece blends humorous generalizations about men, women, work, and propriety with snippets about leisure, virtue, and public behavior.
Atchison News: Local business moves and community notes
Clark Henderson to buy an interest in Alva Clapp Hardware Store. Ruhiman & Son Formed by A Ruhlman and son Leo. Reports on local grafts, incidents, births, deaths, weather, rail schedules, and social events in Atchison including public rest room charity, Christmas gifts, and a Christmas week TYC party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Henderson
Alva Clapp Hardware
Atchison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Great Britain
Louvain
Col. Roosevelt
Globe Lights
Advisory Board
Jude Johnson
Doe Cook
Kuhridge
al Adkins
A. Ruhlman
Leo
Ruhiman
Fred Rudolph
Standard Il Co
Nebraska
Fred
H. W. Rudolph
Globe Carrier
J. E. Cowan
E. N. Foote
Caldwell
Harry Brownson
Chickasha
Charlie Smith
Adams
Topeka
State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
General Revenue
Kansas Utilities Commission
Doherty
Commission
Kansas Natural
Pete Donavan
Toronto
Canada
Atchison Women
Curlew
Harry Allen
George Cummings
Dan Cupid
John Fletcher
J. E. (Pill) McGrath
Jim Ellis
Mudlake
Thirteenth Street
Newt. Walker
Jim Gilkison
John Doyle
Pete Ruff
Walnut Township
Sam Young
Port William
Leavenworth Road
Bluma
Herman Pohl
Allen Logan
Kansas City Grain Authority
Commercial Club
Missouri Pacific General
H. M. Adams
Hope
G. T. Bolman
Frank Todd
Indianapolis
Mrs. Todd
Atchison Council
Tv. c. T
Masonic Temple
F. EB. Butler
Lawrence
Jack Bradley
Florence Walker
Bill Boyen
Uy Ta
Bod
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