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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
1
Full text of proposals for peace submitted by Germany asserts present war is data rich and that civilization cannot prevent the struggle. The note claims Germany gained gigantic advantages over adversaries and continues on the next page.
Berlin dispatch reports a note from Germany and allies outlining peace negotiations. It asserts wartime aims to defend justice and liberty, reject total victory, and end atrocities while restoring Europe’s progress halted by the conflict. The message signals a possible shift toward diplomacy amid ongoing hostilities.
An important meeting of the board of directors of the Associated Charities will be held Thursday at 4 PM in the association's officers at Wood and St John streets. All members are urged to attend as much work now underway will be considered.
Auctioneer HE Phillips sold seventy lots at an average of 100 dollars each in the new addition "Lots n Terminal Heights" on Mr John B P Parker property near Iron Mountain's terminal plant. The subdivision includes five acre tracts near the street car line with private sales to follow and Parker sold 264 acres without reserve.
Authorities propose distribution plan to allocate scarce print paper stock amid rising costs. Officials state current on hand amounts and steps to ensure fair access for newspapers and printers. The move reflects pressures from price surges impacting production and delivery timelines.
Federal trade commission hearings reveal higher print paper costs have erased small paper profits, pushing many tiny publishers toward closure. Witnesses cite costs rising about 86 a ton with 4,000 yearly losses for smaller papers, while mills report profits and output up. distribution talks with publishers and associations aim to ease supply and price concerns.
New Orleans reports say Cooper an engineer from the Monroe district is favored for the state highway engineer job. Rumor mentions rivals Atkinson and Buie of Rayville as unlikely selections. Dr. A W Turner, Louisiana Anti-Saloon League head, plans a Parker banquet January 8 with a water only note.
London dec 13 the attitude of Great Britain toward the central powers peace proposal probably will be announced in the house of commons tomorrow if the government can consult with allies. little confidence is shown that any result will follow the proposal with an under current of feeling that disclosure may reveal belligerents aims.
Monroe Chapter No. 18 Royal Arch Masons elected officers for the coming year. J D Oakley named excellent high priest Louis Hoffman excellent king J R Anders excellent scribe Sig Haas treasurer G Surghnor secretary R Qassidy captain of the host J H Pumphrey principal sojourner Lee A Ellis Royal Arch captain C E Bynum Jr master of the third vell Joe Kern Jr master of the second vell Games Rabua master of the first vell WD Hudepeth sentinel.
A Southern Commercial Congress session prays for success of proposed measures. Delegates gather to discuss impending proposals and seek favorable outcomes for business and trade during the assembly.
A ceremonial groundbreaking at Fort Story Cape Henry marks land defense plans for Hampton Roads and major cities. The Southern Commercial Congress includes talks on cotton diversification, farm policy, and nitrate plant at Muscle Shoals amid peace news from Berlin. Resolutions on negro population distribution are tabled while speakers from Alabama Louisiana and Texas discuss Reconstruction.
Washington reports Senate passage of a immigration bill amendment to bar Hindus and certain Asians by inference. The clause replaces direct reference to the gentlemen’s agreement with Japan, aiming to close loopholes while preserving existing restrictions.
A Senate committee, at the state department request, struck out a peace references clause from a House bill and approved a geographical exclusions amendment. Lodge and Phelan clashed over references to agreements and Japanese influence, while Reed faced defeat on an African blacks exclusion. Separate reports note Bethmann-Hollweg signaling ready peace terms if central powers offer is rejected, and Louisiana inheritsCordill tax totaling 250000.
A diplomatic report indicates cautious stance on the latest negotiations with the Entente powers. Officials say progress is slow and signs of breakthrough remain elusive despite renewed talks in the capital.
President Wilson delays comment while awaiting official German peace proposals. Across Europe fighting continues as Berlin reports Romanian retreat and German gains in Wallachia. News from Petrograd and Washington notes cautious optimism but no definite terms yet. Wilson stays at the White House consulting with Colonel House.
The Overseas News Agency reports fighting between about five thousand Greek regular troops and French soldiers north of Katerina, sixty miles southwest of Saloniki, ongoing as of December 13 in Berlin.
A Day’s appeal to DeStard and Grand streets business men drew three new Good Fellows members from dry goods grocers druggists and liquor dealers. A prominent firm offers five dollars cash. Readers urged to pledge help for a child’s Christmas. A widow mother and an imprisoned father case highlighted. More contributions came in from a kind lady buying clothes for a girl and another donor sending a dollar.
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