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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
2
The speech calls for U.S. leadership in a League of Peace, a Poland free from oppression, and a world where seas are open and armaments limited. It insists on consent of the governed, a peace without victory, and a universal covenant to secure lasting global order.
The president calls for a peace without victory based on equal rights for all nations. It envisions no domination of small states, consent of governments, a free Poland, open seas for Europe, arms limitation, and a broader Monroe Doctrine to prevent coercion of governments.
Washington reacts as President Wilson delivers a peace address to the Senate in open session. The bold speech marks a historic moment in foreign relations with the nation asserting its right to shape the terms of a lasting peace in Europe. The scene captures awe at a constitutional milestone.
Admiral George Dewey buried at Arlington National Cemetery after solemn rites in Washington. President Wilson, Cabinet members, foreign diplomats, and thousands lined the funeral route as forts fired salute guns and the casket was moved from Dewey House to the Capitol for services. The same ceremonial platform used for Lincoln and McKinley funerals supported Dewey’s bier.
A German raider, slipping through darkness, has sunk or captured over twenty ships in the South Atlantic. It sent a steamer to Pernambuco with 237 prisoners. 400 more prisoners remain aboard another prize. British cruisers press into southern waters as authorities await further word.
Washington reports the Reserve Board proposes amendments to the banking and currency bill. The plan aims to centralize gold and power in the Federal Reserve Board, granting it government central bank powers similar to the Aldrich plan.
Washington. U S J Dunbar a noted sculptor and painter who took Admiral George Dewey’s death mask described the late hero’s face as marked by determination courage and resolution. The mask was made at Secretary Daniels request and will likely be prepared at the Navy Department.
London reports the British Admiralty says one German destroyer was sunk near the Dutch coast and another near Schouwen Bank, with three British officers and 44 men killed. Dispatches claim two German destroyers including the V-49 were sunk and V-69 destroyed. Berlin confirms Teutonic forces advance in Dobrudja as Bulgarian troops cross Danube near Tultcha.
Berlin reports the capture of Nanesti on the Sereth by Field Marshal von Mackensen’s forces. Russians were driven from a south bank foothold and fled across the Sereth bridge under outflanking batteries and machine guns. One officer and 555 men, plus 2 machine guns and 4 mine throwers, were taken.
The press in Britain shows a pacificatory tilt but mostly unfriendly to President Wilson after his Senate address in Washington. Paris impressions mix surprise and resentment over passages. No word from Germany on peace terms. Nicholas I states no peace without Allied victory. Greek coal shortage shifts merchant shipping to Entente control with Britain likely leasing Greek fleet. Central Powers give no peace terms satisfactory to British leaders.
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