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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
7
An editorial argues high beef prices stem from demand for veal and suggests Shredded Wheat Biscuit as a cheaper, nutritious alternative. It promotes the product made at Niagara Falls New York as a wholesome meat substitute when paired with milk, cream, or fruit.
London editors split on German peace proposals. The Morning Post says negotiations imply an armistice with Germany in a dominant position. The Daily News urges not to snub the chancellor while warning the Entente to avoid refusing talks to outsiders using a diplomatic ploy.
New York stock market opened with widespread gains after yesterday's losses. Bethlehem Steel rose 14 points from a 27 point drop, while Maxwell Motors Baldwin Locomotive Central Leather Mercantile Marine General Electric American Smelting and Gulf States showed 1 to 4 point advances amid mixed liquidation signals.
Paris Dec 13 The new cabinet headed by Premier Briand is announced with ten members and three under secretaries. The reform reduces ministries while merging some functions. A five member war committee gains wide powers with General Joffre as technical military adviser allowed to participate in its meetings.
Wheat traders in Chicago on December 13 showed a waiting stance amid uncertain peace developments. May wheat opened unchanged to 2% higher, at 165% to 167% as trades centered on the prior close with no decisive shift expected. London dispatch quotes Gen O Moore Creach ridiculing Germany’s peace offer as “pure rubbish.”
Vienna dispatch reports Charles I of Austria telling his army and navy that final victory is no longer doubtful. He pledges to seek honorable peace with loyal allies and prays for divine blessing while urging continued resistance until peace is achieved or the enemy is crushed.
Grand Union Tea Store at 208 N Second Street invites trial orders to prove Grand Union coffees are the best. The ad emphasizes quality in sourcing and promises satisfaction for potential customers.
Moorhead Choral Society presents a Christmas concert in the Moorhead Knit ting Company recreation hall Friday at 8 p.m. under Abner W. Hartman with Emma Hoffman at the piano and Lillian and Maude Goodyear as soloists. The program includes Grand Triumphal March, Christmas Carols, Holy Night and other works, plus several audience favorites.
Bishop and Mrs. Darlington hosted Harrisburg DAR members and friends for a 3:30 p.m. visit with Marcel Knecht of Paris, a Legion of Honor member and French press delegate, who will write on American sympathy for France and gratitude for Ambulance gifts. Also noted are brief social updates on local residents.
Mrs. Dent Ferguson of Georgia visited her sister Mrs. Edwin Waters and attended a neighborhood party hosted by Mrs. Frederick Harling at 1515 Allison Street. Readings from Myrtle Reed entertained guests including Mrs. William Everett and Miss Mary Swartz. Esther Bishop of Maryland College returned home for Christmas recess with her parents on Riverside Drive.
The Rev. Fuller Bergstresser of St. Peter's Lutheran Church Middletown will lecture on The Quest of Happiness tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Civic Club house before the Keystone Chapter US Daughters of 1812. Mrs. Hayes will sing, Corbett accompanies, events by Mrs. Jones, report by Mrs. James Barr Mersereau. Evan P. Miller returns home from Princeton University for Christmas recess with his parents at 2117 North Third Street. several classmates also return. Paris derides Bethmann-Hollweg peace offer in French press on December 13.
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg has prepared peace proposals to be forwarded to the Entente if welcomed. Some Reichstag opponents resist any peace move unless the conquered bear blame, while most members approve the emperor’s timely step toward ending the war.
Washington December 13 President Wilson weighing how to respond to Germanys peace proposals while awaiting the official document for transmission to the entente. German diplomats in the United States express confidence a conference is near and a peace result is likely if entente powers show bases for discussion. Officials note no decision until documents arrive and British views remain uncertain.
London reports a shift in mood as officials debate publicizing belligerents objects. A Commons statement on Germany and allies terms is awaited, with speculation President Wilson may forward entente terms and a parliamentary reform for Germany is rumored.
A dated diplomatic note states Germany and its allies seek peace negotiations while defending their rights and national evolution. It asserts the Allies propose a framework for lasting peace and warns that failure to negotiate could prolong the war with continued resistance and future victories.
Dr. Anna Howard Shaw honorary president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and Mrs. J. O. Miller of Pittsburgh first vice president of the State organization condemned the Congress heckling by militants as President Wilson spoke. An outbreak of European poplar canker and dangerous fungus threatens U S poplars. Pennsylvania among affected states, per the Agriculture Department report.
Federal Judge C B Witmer issued naturalization papers to sixty five applicants in Harrisburg with four denied for incompetent witnesses or paper errors. Hearings occurred in City Council chamber. several granted were longtime Harrisburg businessmen mostly from Italy and Greece. Applicants refused will have another trial in January, largest list seen in this court here. Also note repairs at the Federal building delaying regular sessions. The Dauphin County Historical Society will meet tomorrow at 8 pm at 9 South Front Street with a talk on The River Bank of Dauphin County.
Paris reports Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg’s Reichstag address labeled as a “clumsy trap” with the morning papers quoting a line about ending feints in the remarks. The Petit Journal carries the caption noting the shift in strategy.
Petrograd reports the Bucharest retreat proceeded in order after destroying war supplies and properties. Oil reservoirs at Ploedti were drained, signaling Romanian abandonment of the strategic center. Dispatches praise Romanian retreat maneuvers and planning.
The article surveys territorial shifts by war’s end, noting Allied gains and losses across Europe and the fate of colonies. It lists occupied regions in Alsace Lorraine Bulgaria Romania Serbia and Montenegro and Armenian and Mesopotamian front lines. It marks timelines since Austria Serbia, Russia and Britain joined/entered war.
Berlin Dec 12 report from London notes Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg stated Germany seeks peace and was met with hearty cheers. The Reichstag’s self chosen adjournment gives the government freedom for further talks, seen as a vote of confidence though conservative leaders remained silent.
The Catholic organ Germania comments on the peace proposals and praises appealing to the Pope and neutrals. It calls the overtures the privilege of the stranger in war and a holy duty to humanity and Christian morality.
London observers react with sarcasm to Germanys peace offer noting Germany has secured plunder and that Lloyd Georges punitive stance will pursue punishment. The late edition of the Evening News mocks the move and questions its sincerity.
Edward Hurley, keynote speaker in a manuscript address, argues business has been sick for fifteen years and calls for uniform cost accounting, greater cooperation with government, and clearer work by the Federal Trade Commission. He critiques price cutting, urges standardization, and praises Chambers of Commerce for aiding business reform.
A Cincinnati authority promotes a drug called freezone as a quick pain free cure for corns and calluses. He claims a quarter ounce costs little and dries the corn away without inflaming surrounding tissue. Millions of women may welcome the remedy with the rise of high heels.
The Kesher Israel synagogue at Fourth and State streets, last of five church properties in Capitol Park Extension, was purchased today by the Capitol Park Extension Commission for 25500. The state will permit the congregation to find a new house of worship before demolition. Other churches mentioned include St. Lawrence's Catholic Church and the Chisuk Bmuna synagogue.
Tokyo reports that Germany and its allies presented a peace proposal causing a violent stock exchange slump. Directors ordered a temporary market closure to halt trading and assess conditions.
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