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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1916

Page

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Entente nations reply to appeal reported in foggy note

The report notes that the Entente powers will reply to President Wilson's note. Parliament discussions in Britain emphasize that any action requires allied communication. The press lingers on reactions to the note, with headlines calling it strange peace move and peace folly.

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Question Well Being Of Wilson After Note Reveals Debate

The Globe reports a heated debate over President Wilson's health after a note causing concern about his wellbeing. Commentary from The Star and other outlets questions if Wilson is unwell and ponders implications for allied policy and domestic morale during wartime.

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Fire destroys Masonic Home in Wichita

Wichita Kansas December 22 fire devastates the Masonic Home on the grounds of the Kansas lodge. Two bodies recovered among ruins and many residents including elderly men women and children unaccounted for as fire rages for hours. Firemen work to save the remaining inmates and contain the blaze as the building heats up and walls crumble.

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U S Foreign Trade To Reach New Total

Washington December 22. The United States foreign trade for the year will likely total 37.9 billion dollars with exports and imports for eleven months through November at 7.148 billion. November exports set a monthly record at 617.9 million, surpassing September.

U.S Washington, D. C Bureau of Foreign

Wheat Market Irregular Opening Narrow Ranges

Wheat markets show irregular early trading in Chienge SW with May and July futures quoted near 162 cents and 144 cents respectively. Prices fluctuated within a tight range, with May slipping to 15 and July advancing, as traders awaited clearer direction amid nervousness.

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Nominations To Federal Shipping Board Highlighted

President Wilson named Wham Denman Bernard Bulor Jol Donald Juan Barsbor White and Theodora Brant to the Federal Shipping Board. The body would supervise freight water in American waters and organize a $50,000,000 corporation to build or purchase merchant ships with private and government operation options under wartime channels. Denman, a Democrat with law and admiralty experience, was noted along with other appointments amid lingering economic and transport concerns.

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House debates endorsement of note before Wilson page

A note endorsing President Wilson is before the House, introduced by Representative Batley of Pennsylvania. Senator Hitchcock sought Senate consideration of a similar resolution, but Senator Gallenger blocked immediate action, saying the rule allowed time for a later decision after the holiday.

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Washington Awaiting Diplomatic Reactions To Wilson Note

Washington diplomats watch for belligerent responses as President Wilson’s note aims to clarify U S aims and invite frank replies. Ambassadors expect the United States to serve as a clearinghouse for views and perhaps for talks, with officials signaling openness to negotiations if replies prove favorable.

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Blizzard Paralyzes Ohio Towns and Cities

An historic blizzard blankets central and northern Ohio with the heaviest snowfall in years. Traffic halts, trains run hours late, and thousands in Columbus walk to work as conditions worsen across Canton and nearby areas. In New York state heavy wet snow cripples trains and streetcars, while Buffalo and Rochester report severe disruption. Temperatures drop to record lows in Milwaukee and Chicago regions.

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Bicyclists Trail Old Madison Guard Record

The six leading teams in the all day bicycle race at Madison Garden lag behind the 1,908 miles and two laps record. Boewrs and McNumnea set the pace as officials cut the field to eleven after Grenda could not be replaced following a collarbone injury from a collision.

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Lusty Greeting to Welcome Soldier Boys at Armory Hall

Muscatine to honor Battery boys home from Davenport with a citywide welcome procession. The plan calls for a night of whistles, drums, and fireworks as townsfolk line Mulberry and Second to Chestnut streets then Third to the armory. Local officials and citizens emphasize pride in the guard’s service and pledge a merry Christmas for those remaining at Davenport.

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US Soldiers In Mexico to Have a Christmas Tree

Field Headquarters Mexico December 22 preparations for the Christmas celebration are complete with a tree nearly ready and soldiers to be freed from nonessential duties. Red Cross gifts arrive for all, 24th Infantry to supervise barbecue, carols and patriotic songs planned as a large Christmas display. The tree, brought 45 miles from a virgin forest, stands ready for the ceremony near the camp.

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Danish Isles to Be Bought Sale Approved

Copenhagen reports the Danish upper house approved the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States by a 4 to 1 vote. Washington notes Denmark’s parliament also approved the treaty opening path for rapid ratification and negotiations, with the purchase price set at 25 million dollars and a future American territorial government to be established on the islands.

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Nationalist Leader O'Kelly Dies After Adventurous Career

Mr. O'Kelly, long a nationalist figure in Parliament since the 1880s, died in London. A veteran military adventurer, he recruited in the Ulster division, served in the Nile and Sudan, and held a commission with the French army. He acted as a correspondent during the Cuban revolt and defied Spanish orders to aid the rebels. Born in TRescom, Ireland, he was in his seventies.

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Russians Driven Back Again In Dobrudja Front

Dec 22 dispatches report Russian forces retreating northward after heavy counterattacks along the Dobrudja front. Berlin telegrams describe costly assaults in the Carpathians and Verdun area with artillery barrages and mounting casualties as Allied and Central Powers contend for control.

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Stocks Rally From Yesterday's Pullback on New Strength

Stock market prices show a sharp recovery with gains of two to eight points as several shares under pressure rebound. Sentiment improves after peace developments, helped by investor absorption of stocks and New England buying from interior points, despite some pockets of decline remaining.

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Unsettled Weather Forecast Across Iowa and Illinois

Weather bulletin from Chicago Chicago area reports unsettled conditions tonight into Saturday. Light snow possible northern areas with cold tonight. Illinois forecast shows partly cloudy skies in the south with likely snow in the north tonight through Saturday, with temperatures near freezing.

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