14 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
1
A note arriving in Washington compares the peace proposals to the unofficial text sent by news agencies. The document will be reviewed by allied powers before any formal acceptance or refusal, reflecting cautious diplomacy.
Entente embassies weigh Germanys peace note with plans to study terms, avoiding outright rejection. Wilson prepares to transmit the German proposals while considering a League of Nations as a core peace element, awaiting allied reaction and possible preconditions.
Associated Press dispatch from Paris reports a tentative peace proposal to the Italian government amid central powers talks. The conditions and terms are not fully disclosed, but early indications suggest potential concessions and adjustments under consideration by Rome.
In the House of Commons London on December 14 Andrew Bonar Law the chancellor of the exchequer announced the daily average expenditure of Great Britain in the war had risen to 5 719 900 pounds He said actual spending exceeded estimates due to increased munitions and allied and dominion costs He warned finances cannot be sustained at the present pace without securing victory and noted no peace proposals had been received from the central powers He stressed that the Entente seeks adequate reparations and security for the future.
Acting premier of Canada sends Lloyd George a message stating Canada stands with Britain and the empire for vigorous prosecution of the war until complete victory is attained, signaling allied unity over the German peace proposal.
In the House today the under secretary for the Admiralty announced that the Admiralty is considering arming merchant ships. The statement signals potential further steps in wartime defense policy as Parliament hears the proposal.
There was no municipal court session as officials attended Greensboro for superior court criminal cases. Clay Moore faces larceny charges for allegedly stealing Mrs J R Reitzel's touring car, with his arrest in Pennsylvania and involvement of Chief Gray noted in the report.
New York traders saw an opening Cotton advance of 16 to 24 points with prices lifting January to 13.33 and May to 18.80 before selling pressure emerged. Early gains narrowed as Wall Street sold. by within the first hour prices fell about 14 to 15 points. Futures quotes showed January at 18.25, March 18.51, May 17.35, July 18.78, October 16.50.
On December 14 the appeal by Representative James J. Britt against the Buncombe County board of canvassers was argued in the Supreme Court. A decision is hoped before December 19, with implications for the temporary restraining order barring state canvassing board action on the county license issue.
The stock market fell sharply after Washington received the full text of the German peace note. War shares dropped 2 to 7 points and other issues followed, with heavy liquidation driven by professional selling amid the broad decline.
Washington December 14 Germany’s reply to the American protest against deportations of Belgians arrived at the state department. It asserts the United States has not been uninformed of the deportations and claims they are made on the ground of social necessity.
Ideal Christmas gifts may be secured at the last minute bazaar conducted by the Philathea class of North Main Street Methodist Protestant Church. The sale takes place Saturday at Gray's Market building with lunch and dinner served by the young ladies.
The closing session of the Southern Commercial congress was held in Norfolk Virginia. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Andrew J. Peters and Secretary of State Wil l delivered the principal addresses during the morning session of the annual convention.
Cardinal Mercier protests Belgian deportations to Germany as thousands are taken for forced labor. The dispatch details decrees, arrests, and the brutal march through cities like Tournai Ghent and Nivelles with families torn apart and men conscripted for German work. The piece frames the occupation as a large scale mobilization of Belgian workers for German needs and notes counterarguments about unemployment and economic strains.
News from the war front notes Romanian forces advancing toward the Buzeu line as German reports claim the southern region of Wallachia has been evacuated and cleared of hostile forces. Berlin cites a French attack repulse in the Argonne while Britain votes a large war credit and manpower expansion.
The Senate approved the restrictive literacy test immigration bill by a 64 to 7 vote. The measure, vetoed by three presidents in the past, had already cleared the House in the previous session. The Borland resolution on the high cost of living and possible anti trust violations was favorably reported by the House Judiciary Committee. The universal suffrage amendment was ordered reported without recommendation.
The ninth annual governors conference opened in Washington with more than twenty executives present to discuss state administrative problems and the executive budget. Governors Craig of North Carolina Manning of South Carolina and Stuart of Virginia attended the opening session.
London December 4. Lord Robert Cecil told the House of Commons that the allies were about to present certain demands to the Greek government to clear up the unsatisfactory situation in Greece and avoid delay in action.
Partly cloudy tonight with eastern areas seeing snow and western areas less cold. Friday expect rain or snow with warmer temperatures and moderate northeast to east winds.
Paid firefighters will soon inspect buildings from Green to English streets at night. A time clock and records will be kept by the fire chief, City Manager Arthur Lyon, or the Industrial department office. Originally for the Elwood hotel, the plan expands to all district buildings to cut insurance rates and prevent fires.
The Census Bureau announced November cotton production at 84,082 running bales, up from 534,7428 a year ago, with four month total 2,227,875 versus 1,978,635 last year. On hand in consuming establishments 2,191,799 bales, in storage and compress 4,098,928 bales. Active spindles numbered 32,753,087, against 21,488,723 a year ago.
Newport News Virginia reports the Powhatan a Merchants and Miners steamer was badly damaged and beached after a collision in lower Chesapeake Bay with the British tank steamer Telena. Four black mess attendants were injured by falling beams. no crew injuries. Telena proceeded to a shipyard for repairs.
Charles E. Sinn won West Virginia by a 2721 plurality but the official completion shows Wilson will receive a single electoral vote. Republican elector Col. S. A. Scott who stood for Meket after J. W. Caughton resignation was defeated, earning fewer votes than Orlando and Depew the Democratic electors.
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