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Newspaper
Grabill Review
Location
Grabill, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
2
The report notes that Pope Pius XII’s plea for peace is rejected by the United States as insufficient The administration says America must continue fighting until broad aims are achieved and warns peace with Germany is not secured by a mere treaty.
President Wilson declines a peace path proposed by Pope Benedict XV while signaling openness to future talks. The reply stresses peace must be enduring and based on the people’s rights, not a return to prewar borders, and assigns blame for the war to the German leadership rather than its people. The note outlines US aims and cautions against punitive or exclusive settlements.
President Wilson announces a government fixed price of 2.20 dollars per bushel for No. 1 northern wheat at Chicago, ending deadlock on the Garfield price fixing committee. The move aims to stabilize wheat, flour, and bread prices, with the Grain Corporation to buy and sell as needed to prevent price shocks.
Chicago August 31 thousands of officers surrounded Edward Wheedle in a Winslow Iron foundry robbery probe. The counterfeiter hid in his mother’s cottage at 2637 Thomas Street. Three detectives were wounded before Wheedle was captured by Deputy Chief Westbrook at gunpoint. His mother and a seven year old granddaughter were present.
Copenhagen reports a warning that unless the German government heeds Reichstag reforms, the majority parties will take measures. The message was delivered before the Reichstag main committee.
Argentina and Germany exchange notes over the sinking of the Toro. Berlin says it will modify the blockade to allow food shipments to Argentina and promises indemnity for the Toro incident. Official circles call the reply satisfactory and in line with Argentina's demands.
In Hudson Wisconsin on September 1 a mob forced out Secretary Louis P. Lochner Publicity Agent William Williams and others linked to the People’s Council of America The group planned a meeting after being barred in Minnesota by Governor Burnquist They were escorted to the depot and sent toward St Paul County Attorney N O Varnum urged restraint avoiding violence The incident followed a public mass meeting and threats of violence in the armory area The same day in Minneapolis leaders deported from Hudson were said to be preparing protest actions in response to the crackdown in Washington DC authorities barred street meetings in the capital for the People’s Council of America for Democracy and Terms of Peace
Washington cables report allied bombardment of Trieste with torpedo boats and shore batteries. General Ordonna's artillery targets Heruada fortress while Austrian fleet at Polus remains stalled. Italian crossfront advances claim Binnsizza plateau and engagements near Tarnovo.
London reports Lord Hubert Cecil praises President Wilson’s reply to Pope Benedict and says no further reply may be needed. The minister calls the note a magnificence and notes allied representatives voiced warm approval. Secretary Lansing cites Ambassador Page saying Wilson’s reply was met with unprecedented enthusiasm.
Mgr Thomas F Kennedy rector of the American college in Rome dies after a long illness. Also noted is the death of Lord Grey former governor general of Canada in London. The dispatches cover other obituaries and wartime updates.
Washington reports the vanguard of America's air fleet has crossed the Atlantic to France. The first bunch of some 15 000 planes and trained aviators have arrived, with thousands more in training. Exact figures remain secret as officials note the program is well along.
Senator Simon, in charge, seeks cloture to end debate on the war tax bill. A 67-signature petition supports the move with a two thirds vote required Friday. Debated changes remove a 5 percent tax on publishers and boost war profits taxes to about 1 billion dollars.
A Russian division abandoned positions near Farehanl and fled in disorder as German forces advanced across the southern Roumanian front. The war office said the enemy pressed onward all day reaching several localities and night penetrations near Varnitsa.
President Wilson rejected Representative Shouse of Kansas on class exemptions for farmers. He warned that exempting all men in agricultural pursuits would cause many difficulties and heart burnings. Shouse argued much of Kansas wheat would miss October and the labor situation was critical.
Washington September 1 Secretary McAdoo may recommend government funding for newspaper advertising of the next Liberty bond issue if Congress appropriates the money indications are the move would support the campaign to sell bonds by broad notice across press outlets
London reports that British forces in Palestine attacked last night southwest of Gaza on an 800 yard front and advanced the line.
Market prices for flour and hay details across wheat grades and packaging. Cattle ranges show steer and heifer prices, with calves and cows noted. Hog and sheep figures include butchers, weights, and yearlings across multiple quality tiers.
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