22 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
1
A normal statement issued to overcome misconstruction of the note declares that ten belligerents are not a threat. The note aims to reassure readers and clarify U S policy regarding foreign armed actions and neutrality.
The December 22 note from President Wilson to belligerents was officially read as a firm expression of neutrality, not a threat to enter the war. Secretary Lansing clarified the language after a White House conference, clarifying that the United States sought to regulate conduct without forcing peace or war, amid widespread misinterpretation and diplomatic efforts to avoid escalation.
Washington December 22 The Humphrey food control bill including fifteen million dollars for the lower Mississippi valley was favorably reported by the senate committee and placed on the calendar by Senator Vardaman The bill has passed the House The committee rejected the Newlands compromise.
At the Kansas Masonic Home in Wichita on December 22 a morning fire killed ten people three children and two aged women believed dead. About eighty rescued residents were injured and two bodies recovered. The loss is estimated at 250000 dollars.
Circuit Judge Hook ordered the Missouri Pacific system and connected lines sold to satisfy bonds totaling about 87 million dollars. Minimum sale prices set for the Missouri Pacific lines 40.45 million, Iron Mountain 28.5 million, and Kansas and Colorado Pacific 9.0 million, with sales slated for St Louis and Topeka to reorganize under the Missouri Public Service Commission plan.
A proposal to vote on a District of Columbia bill and national amendment is pushed as part of the prohibition agenda. Political leaders advocate action as a key step in national reform.
Washington observers report Rep James Aswell of Louisiana and other prohibition advocates will push the Webb constitutional amendment and the Sheppard bill for nationwide prohibition. Senate action favors reporting the measure, but leaders doubt a two-thirds vote this session. The DC prohibition bill faces a January 9 Senate vote, while mail liquor ads in prohibition states also advance.
New Haven December 22 Yale musical clubs depart for a long road journey that marks their longest trip in a decade. The ensemble headliners include the Yale orchestra choir and likely other university groups as they travel to competitions and engagements.
A Christmas message calls for joy and peace, stressing that goodwill brings happiness to all. The piece urges spreading cheer to gloomy corners and notes a peace driven mission two thousand years old. The first concert is tonight in Waterbury, with a western tour to Omaha and Kansas City and club members traveling in three private cars.
Last call for Good Fellows to respond today as many children will go unremembered Christmas morning if names aren’t sent in by Saturday night. A poor woman with three young daughters and other distress cases urged assistance. Dentists have offered clothing for boys, with several $15 and smaller donations already given.
The Associated Press report from New York notes early recoveries from yesterday's drops with stocks up 2 to 8 points and cotton up 14 to 47 points. In Chicago, December 22 the uncertain peace outlook kept wheat nervous but limited fluctuations from the prior close.
London report states Hon James J O Kelley national member of the House of Commons died in London today.
Scott indicates submission of a plan proposing universal military training and preparedness. The proposal outlines broad training access and national readiness measures.
Washington Dec 22. Maj. Gen. Hugh L. Scott told the House military committee that a universal service measure begun with the national guard would be detailed in a bill with cost estimates comparing it to the volunteer system. The debate over the plan drew support from Kahn Greene Tilson Olney Farley and McKellar Quinn challenged by McKellar and Quinn with opposition from McKellar and Quinn.
London dispatch reports King George confirming prorogation of Parliament and stating no comment on President Wilson's peace note. Law, Chancellor of the Exchequer, says the note will be discussed only with Entente powers. Surprises ripple across houses and press as US messaging is treated cautiously.
In Baton Rouge on December 22 Miss Sedonia Davis 20 visiting relatives charged Haron Bozeman with assault after he allegedly made improper advances in his car. Chaney holding a shotgun forced Bozeman from the vehicle and Davis whipped him with a buggy whip. Chaney and Davis identified Bozeman, he was jailed then released on bond. Davis signed her own bond. Officer Miller threatened resignation over arrest handling.
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