23 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
1
In renewed club discussions, members urged prompt responses to address multiple late cases. Officials emphasized the need for additional replies to ensure procedures move forward efficiently and resolve outstanding matters.
A sobering piece on hunger follows with a distressed father and mother, their fifteen year old daughter, and other families needing aid. The Good Fellows charity appeal urges four names to help, noting generous state and private donations. The longer section shifts to a warm Christmas reflection before reporting a massive open air concert in Travis Park, San Antonio, led by M. W. Namnee, featuring fourteen bands and Handel’s Messiah, with a tree, stage, and gifts for 2,200 poor children including orphans.
Washington on December 22 Congress probes how State Department interpretations of President Wilsons note to belligerent powers affected stock market profits. Representative Wood of Indiana introduced a resolution, referred to judiciary committee without debate.
Reports detail limited action along many fronts while major efforts unfold in Dobrudja where Russian forces retreat under pressure. The German Serbian theatre shows gains for Teutonic troops, with hundreds of Russians captured, and Bulgarian forces suffer losses near Lake Ibo lata. Verdun sees renewed bombardment and Meuse activity. Galicia experiences rail fighting near Tarnopol, while El-Arish in Egypt falls to British forces after two years under Turkish control.
Congress adjourned Friday afternoon for a holiday recess and will reconvene on January 20 to resume business the chamber. The session paused after routine votes and committee work with members heading home for the break.
Washington December 23 Congress adjourned for Christmas and will reconvene January 2. In the three weeks the House passed five supply bills including urgent deficiency, legislative and diplomatic appropriations. The Senate and committees plan hearings on railroad arbitration and measures to enlarge the Interstate Commerce Commission. Senator Newlands seeks action before March adjournment. Immigration and prohibition measures advance. joint committee on railroads discussed post-holiday action.
Wise policy states coordinated cabinet action on water projects to ensure subordinates give balanced analysis. In Boston a Christmas Tree for horses is set up in Post Office Square to teach drivers kindness to animals, sponsored by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The tree will be adorned with apples and carrots for the horses.
Judge R. Helstein of Harrisonburg Louisiana was fatally or seriously injured when his car crashed through a bridge railing and fell down a steep embankment. The chauffeur and two other passengers were unhurt. James Turner suffered serious injuries when his car rolled over between the grave and Good Pine hours later.
A commission statement details total freight cars owned by key U.S. railroads, percent on line versus ownership, and open topped cars. It cites Hudson Central, Louisville and Nashville, New Orleans and Northeastern, Louisiana Railway and Navigation, Texas and Pacific, and Southern Pacific with specific car counts and on-line percentages. The report also notes cotton shipment delays to New England due to light loading in the South and non-carload forwarding.
Washington insiders closely observe foreign rulers as officials weigh beer taxes and trade implications. Analysts note varied commentary on policy shifts and potential impacts on domestic industries and international relations.
Washington dispatch notes no immediate response from Europe to President Wilson’s peace note. London dispatches show unlikely early replies due to allied consultation. Officials cautious, watching British press. Berlin eyes improved U S relations. diplomats briefed to avoid misinterpretation. cabinet discusses note impact and awaits Germany’s reply on sunk ships.
London reports Count Czernin von Chudenitz has succeeded Baron von Durlan as foreign minister of Austro Hungary. The news comes from a Reuters Amsterdam dispatch citing the Vienna Wiener Zeitung as the source for the change dated December 23.
Paris dispatch says the Ententes' answer to Germany's peace proposals is nearly ready. President Wilson's note and Secretary Lansing's statement continue to dominate morning papers. The opinion column notes the note has met with unfavorable reaction.
London papers harshly criticize President Wilson for the note seen as meddling in European affairs. The Mall Gazette calls his stance ill judged and divides allies, while the Westminster Gazette urges calm and careful weighing of the American view to avoid inflaming the alliance and public sentiment.
Berlin received the Associated Press report of President Wilson's peace effort with a tremendous welcome. The message from London reiterated the announcement, signaling strong public interest in American diplomacy during the conflict.
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