10 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1916
Page
1
Berlin war office announced capture of 184 cannon and 120 machine guns in the Balkan drive. The statement names Lloyd George Bonar Law Lord Curzon Lord Milner and Arthur Henderson for council.
Berlin reports a Russian factory catastrophe killing about 1000 workers as an explosion destroyed the plant near Leasataniva. Washington receives a Greek note blaming Allied commands for Athens clash and alleging bombardment continued after an armistice. The Greek foreign minister accuses the Allied fleet of firing 37 shells into the city, including seven at the royal palace.
London reports that after protracted talks via the United States an exchange plan is set for German and British civilians over 45 years old. About 400,000 Germans in the UK and 700 British civilians in Germany are involved. A neutral steamer is sought to carry out the swap, with camps in the Isle of Man and Germany to be broken up. Only 22,10 Germans in the UK expressed a wish to return to Germany. many favor America.
Dec 10 The Pennsylvania railroad issued a statement explaining that its embargoes on lines west of Pittsburgh do not apply to food for human consumption nor to live stock to the east. Other commodities not affected include perishable freight coal coke and government supplies along with any commodities or merchandise in less than car load lots.
Oklahoma City December 10 state board of agriculture has lifted the quarantine on livestock from Missouri Kansas Nebraska and Iowa removing restrictions for shipments and trading animals.
A historical report notes that invading forces secured vast booty in Romania starting December 1 as their drive progressed. Strong names or dates are limited in the readable text but imply substantial material gains during the campaign.
Reports indicate enormous casualties as the ninth army halts a major push. The latest capture involves a force of about 7000 headed off by swift counter action, confirming high tolls and stalled momentum.
Berlin said Teutonic forces have taken more than 70 000 prisoners in Romania since December 1 as Bucharest fell. It reported 18 000 cannon and 120 machine guns seized with heavy Romanian casualties and a sweeping retreat along the front as the ninth army advances from the north and the Danube army from the south.
From Rumania headquarters dated December 10 via London, German armored cars proved a highly efficient cavalry aid in the Romanian campaign. Cars, 25 feet long with ten crew, use slitted guns and dual hoods for motor and fuel, are air and water cooled, and breach enemy lines to cause rapid destruction. They have killed hundreds of Romanian soldiers, destroyed railway engines, and operate with periscope views when turrets close. The vehicles’ mobility enables them to slip behind lines and disrupt combat.
London reports delay in cabinet announcements as Lloyd George forms a war council with Bonar Law Curzon Milner and Wenderson. Milner becomes minister without portfolio Curzon lord privy seal Balfour to take title and speak in the Lords while Cecil stays in Commons. Liberal ministers unlikely to join new government. War program includes arming merchant ships mobilizing civil population and rationing.
Federal grand juries in New York Detroit and likely Cleveland Kansas City Minneapolis and St Louis will lead sweeping inquiries into rising prices. Swacker to head New York probe as Agriculture figures show meat and fat substitutes rising. household budgeting urged to avoid waste amid a surge in costs.
An official report from Berlin via London states Flemish naval forces stopped the Dutch steamer Caledonia and the Brazilian steamer Rio Pardo, both carrying cotton, and brought them into harbor. The incident occurred Friday night as they were en route to England.
Chicago report says Mayor Thompson acknowledged Chief Healey will resign amid long running clashes over Sunday liquor closing orders. Article notes Healey's potential successor General Thomas H. Barry, shifts in enforcement, and Hoyne's vow to pursue prosecutions while the mayor could use license revocation to keep saloons closed.
Germans claim 70,009 prisoners 184 cannons and 120 machine guns since starting the Bucharest push on December 1 with German advances continuing. Romanian fate remains unclear as Teutons press, Russians renew heavy assaults on Moldavian and Transylvanian borders with costly losses. Entente artillery engages in the Cerna bend in Macedonia and intense shelling persists on the Somme including Hill 304 near Verdun.
Springfield Illinois December tenth the state canvassing board declared the tax amendment approved in November carried. It would empower the legislature to advise a taxing system while current constitution limits it. The board favors a test case to the Supreme Court to decide if passage requires a majority of votes for all officers or a majority of votes for legislature members.
Rumors sweep England of a leadership shake in France with Papa Joffre potentially ousted as commander in chief. Petain Castreway or Nivelle are named as possible replacements as demands grow for a new strategy in the war.
Washington officials say public opinion will determine any further government steps after Germany’s response to the Belgian deportation protest. Von Bethmann-Hollweg’s talk with Charge Grew hints Berlin will justify deportations on social necessity. Officials distrust the German reply and worry relief work in Belgium faces strain as deportations continue.
In Springfield on December 10, Attorney General Lucey filed a demurrer in the Illinois Supreme Court to $3.5 million in claims by about 350 persons arising from the Eastland disaster. He contends claimants should seek relief from the federal government since riverboat inspections fall under federal authority.
Chicago December 10. Shriff Ben Ali an Arabian acrobat died from a broken neck suffered during a performance two months earlier at a fair in Keokuk Iowa. The tragedy was confirmed after a long illness in hospital.
Washington reports outline a major post office bill setting local first class mail at one cent and a eight zone system for second class matter. The plan raises catalog rates and expands postmaster authority while broadening distributions and delivery budgets.
Ul Dec 10 The State tax board Saturday fixed the Illinois tax rate at 80 cents on the $100 the highest rate since the adoption of the present constitution in 1870 The rate rests on estimated needs for two years and the equalized value of taxable property about 2 502 000 000 State Treasurer Andrew Russel said the rate is one of the lowest in state history noting rising costs and promising a large appropriation by lawmakers next session The 80 cent rate is 26 cents higher than last year and follows the 1918 peak of 70 cents
A Brighton club of eighty two youths earned 3858.50 after auctioning eight calves at 92.50 each. The calves were bought six months earlier by a local bank and sold to members on personal notes at 43 per head. Under W Scott Matthews state dairy and feed commissioner, similac clubs are forming across Maine.
Major General Frederick Funston, commander of the Department of the South, explains to Rev. J Gampbreit why he refused revivals in military camps along the border. He cites past abuses, camp discipline, and soldiers’ rights, noting chaplains already conduct services and revival meetings would be out of place.
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