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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1916

Page

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Washington Awaits Allied Reply on German Peace Proposal

President Wilson weighs Germany's peace proposal as Allied terms remain unknown. Officials expect a cautious US stance. Germany delays any public conference while awaiting Entente reactions. Berlin says terms likely drawn from the chancellor's speech. US decision to forward note with or without comment hinges on forthcoming Allied responses.

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Archduke Chas Alophen Named Provisional Polish King

Archduke Charles Alophen of Austria has been selected to represent Poland with prospects of election as king. The report from Wansaw dated December 12 states Vin Lonton at 6:50 pm wires that plan to loan support the archduke’s candidacy.

Iegent Wansaw Vin Lonton Archduke Charles Alophen Austria Perekent Poland Inter

German War Losses Reported as of November 4

London dispatch reports German casualties totaling 166 176 sunk and 1 027 missing since the war began. Official figures cover men at sea and colonial forces, with broader estimates indicating millions in losses across the conflict.

Pronk Snaneil Wir London Det

Canadian War Ship Lost At Sea With Crew

The Canadian torpedo boat Grilo commanded by Lieutenant W. Wlaogate is reported lost at sea with all hands. A maritime search and rescue effort began after messages from Bermuda and Rhuburne indicated severe weather and a distress call. The crew includes Sub-Lieutenant C. Col, Pry, K. Windlow, Rob art Wilkinson, and others.

Ottawa Ontario Grilo W. Wlaogate Beeq Jetk Tuady Loday Naval Service Woraer Jefe Halifax Bermuda Wiroleyn Menange Rhetburne Eelved Weswols C. Col Pry Re K. Windlow Maginger Robart Wilkinson Wirdows Ora Col McLenn Gloment

Germany Backs Sinking as Justified in Cape Vincent Case

Berlin sent a reply to Washington stating the Lanne sinking was justified since the vessel carried contraband and was not American property. The ship, under Philippine registry and Norwegian ownership, was said to be transferred to Norway before departure. A Norwegian crew reportedly landed at Burry, despite Manila reports.

Frank Willington D. C Windlaysteler and Company Maniio Une Norworlan Hana Hannwign Christinaly Ladeon Alta Ieft Manila Mainland Clonnie

London Financial Circles Unshaken in War Talks

London bankers and associates expressed no inclination to view Germany’s proposed peace terms with optimism. They refused to opine amid advancing terms, while hope persisted in some circles that entente assurances would not lead to a conclusive peace.

Carsociates Preay London Germany

Peale Proposal A Clumsy Trap

Fragmented OCR text from a historical newspaper page discusses peace proposals, political maneuvering, and neutral stance. It mentions Chancellor Von Holtweg, Marshal Von ffindenburg, and German political aims, suggesting distrust of war aims and the belief that the peace propaganda hides weakness.

Thong Barlin Rumania Marshal von Ffindenburg Germany Tily Hoeinie Dormany Anera Guyings

Villa planning border ads and raid scheme reported

A Chihuahua City source claims Villa planned to divide his forces into groups of 25 to patrol the border and interior United States areas to loot and seize property under his orders. The report was sent to Washington via a prominent Mexican newsman. Currin Holds Out discusses Carranza’s stance on the protocol and Pershing withdrawal timelines.

Canmoclleny Tesh Len Witte EL Pano Lanelseo Chihuatins United States Chihuahua City Washington Currin Mexico City Dog Queretiro Carranza Pershing Protovel

Emperor Charles Calls For Peace Amid War Effort

Viennese dispatch quotes Emperor Charles urging his army and navy to persevere for victory or peace. He appeals to divine blessing for any honorable settlement and reassures allies that the struggle will continue until the enemy is defeated or peace is achieved.

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England to Ignore the Peage Move

London dispatch reports the new government plans to state its position on the German peace proposal. Parliament debates will consideracceptance or rejection as public opinion and Allied strategy shape Britain’s response to the Central Powers offer.

England Peage

Ragtime in the operating room aids surgeons

In Chicase on Dec 1 a talking machine playing ragtime was introduced in a nine loan box hospital to distract patients during surgery. Dr. Thomas A. Cantor and Dr. Martin Ritter sponsored the plan claiming it helps patient cooperation and reduces anxiety. P. We Coombs financed the payment.

Dr. Ritter P. We Coombs

Bulgars For Peace Premier Acknowledges Peace Offer

In London on Tuesday December 12 and via telegraph December 18 at 12 10 p m Premier Radorlavo announces in parliament that the central powers have sent a note to the United States Spain and Switzerland expressing willingness to discuss peace. Prolonged cheers greeted the announce.

Bulgars Sofa Lonedon Radorlavo Rand Nota United States Spain Switzerland

German Chancellor's Peace Speech Moves Mixed Reactions

A London telegraph summarizes Chancellor Hollweg's speech as offering no definite peace terms while signaling readiness to discuss terms with Entente powers. German conservatives and moderates show split reactions amid parliamentary debate and protests over possible annexations.

Eight Hour Day Movement Inaugurated By New York Clothing Workers

New York on December 18 marks the start of a widely publicized eight hour day campaign by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. The strike aims to affect Newark and Philadelphia as growth of the movement spreads, potentially impacting over 60 000 workers in the clothing trades including pants and shirt makers. The call demands eight hours work, eight hours rest, eight hours for recreation, and a weekly wage increase of two dollars to meet living costs.

New York N.Y Laeber Newark N. J Porkapa Philadelphia Anerica

Senate approves Reed amendment on aliens return to war

Washington D C report says the Senate adopted Senator Reed's amendment to bar aliens who return from war from entering the United States. The measure imposes temporary labor provisions and requires aliens to declare purposes for coming, duration of stay, and whether they intend to become citizens, while not altering existing House crime exclusions.

Washington, D. C United States Senate Reed Alan U. S

Aggiant Seek to Halt Enemn Petrograd Dispatch

Across the front Romanian and Russian forces clash in Transylvania and Wallachia. Romanian troops recaptured positions near the Trotus Valley and captured villages south of Migile Buzou high ground, while German and Russian reports claim prisoners were taken as Austro Hungarian units retreated.

Petrograd London Toulon Heighs Agnasula Trotus Rumania Ruralan War Department Migile Buzou Tuan Sarluga Verlichont Bern Wirelers Snayvllo Ruaglan Gyersyo Ta Wallachia Rustin TCO Tendiay

Belgium Thanks U S for Protest to Germany

Belgium expresses gratitude to the United States for representations to Germany against deportations of Belgian civilians. Minister Navertth forwards a letter noting Washington’s moral support in defending justice and freedom amid alleged German abuses and trials. The letter cites Abraham Lincoln and the U S commitment to human rights.

Washington, D. C Talshim Germany Belainus Navertth Foray Lansing Jlava Aly United States Abraham J.ancon

Five Thousand Greek Regulars in Battle With Allied Troops

Overseas News Dispatch reports Greek regulars clash with Allied forces north of Jutrin, about sixty miles west of Silene, as Greek forces claim to hold a two thousand strong contingent near Katerlay. Diplomatic efforts continue while Entente diplomats prepare to depart. Washington reports Greece protests the blockade. Fournet is replaced by Admiral Gancher in the Med. Paris notes Athens government renewal of regret over recent incident.

Canmoeh Dees Jutrinn Silenedd Gireckx Katerlay Mee Kondan Neo Kae Rontordin Patch Athens Derembay Wayne Entente Bationale Entente Washington Greece Legation State Department For Information Achuteal Fournet Darix Ruhuli du Fournet

War on Villa Band Continues in Chihuahua

General Francisca Marguta, new commandant in Chihuahua, vows to clear rebels and brigandage. He says the campaign may take months, with mines and industries reopening under military protection and government support to prevent international trouble.

Chihuahua City Mexico Villa Chihuahua Francisca Marguta Murgla Vida

Weather summary with mixed conditions

The report notes variable conditions across regions with warmer pockets in extreme areas and overall cloudy skies. Cooler, windy, and harsher nights are expected in the youth zone, while some portions remain milder in the far north.

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