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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1918
Page
2
The piece reviews Germany’s peace proposals, Wilson’s reply, and Germany’s explanation. It warns Americans not to be misled by the German offer and urges continued wartime resolve and faith in President Wilson without rushing judgment.
Amsterdam October 6 The note from Prince Maximilian to President Wilson via the Swiss government asks the United States to lead peace efforts and invites belligerents to send plenipotentiaries. It says Germany accepts Wilson's program as a basis for negotiations and urges an immediate armistice on land sea and air to end bloodshed.
The President asks the German Chancellor to confirm if measures align with his January address and seeks clarity on armistice terms. He states, to discuss cessation of arms, Central Powers must withdraw forces from invaded territories and questions whether the reply reflects the empire's authorities or broader conduct of the war.
The note records Germany's acceptance of Wilsonian peace terms and its readiness to discuss practical details. It proposes a mixed commission to arrange evacuations and notes the German government acts under the Reichstag majority. Berlin, October 12, 1918.
The message argues for united Allied military supremacy and warns Germany that any armistice must safeguard U S and Allied forces. It condemns German submarine sinking of civilians and the destruction of occupied areas, urging clear guarantees before any peace. The President promises a separate response to Austro Hungarian authorities.
Fifteen Harrison County youths left Corydon for military service with mechanical training ahead. Eight report to Warsaw under Joseph Keller, with Edward Ehalt guiding seven others to Interlaken School Rolling Prairie. Both groups will undergo truck handling and driving instruction, while photographer H. J. Friedley captured scenes for next week’s Democrat.
James A. Watson Clerk certifies Harrison County officers to be elected on November 5 1918 including state tickets and county offices with township seats and Justices of the Peace Constables in multiple townships Eli Miller Sheriff attests the copy as true and correct for voters of Harrison County Indiana
The administrator of the estate of Kate Nye deceased has filed a final settlement with the Harrison Circuit Court. A hearing is set for Monday November 18 1918 to show cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs and creditors must appear to prove their claim or ship. Austin Nye Administrator. Geo K Gwartney Attorney.
Louisville New Albany Corydon R R Co schedules show Ly Corydon departures at 8:10 10:40 and 9:20 4:50 with connections to West and East. All trains run daily except Sunday. Corydon Ind. Supt H Buchanan offers furnished or unfurnished rooms for rent at 25-tf.
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