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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
1
Official Petrograd denounces the central powers peace proposal as a ploy to shift war responsibility onto the Entente. The Foreign Office critic notes Germany seeks to win over its people and neutral states with false promises while preparing renewed sacrifices and aims to dominate Europe.
In Washington December 15 the German embassy confirmed that if peace talks occur Germany would push for limited universal disarmament. Berlin favors a league to prevent war but opposes international coalitions. Germany argues peace requires major armament reductions and seeks indemnities for damages, with assertions extending to East Prussia Poland and other regions. Count Von Bernstorff will seek US views at the State Department.
Arrival of both German and Austrian peace notes and hints that proposals may be examined before rejection dominated the peace move. Lansing said the notes were identical to the published texts and would not be forwarded immediately. Entente allies temper expectations as neutrals show interest in mediation. Spanish ambassador and Swiss minister discussed with Lansing. intermediaries in transmitting proposals observed. May ask for terms.
Berlin reports that Germany views the Belgian deportations as in accordance with international law. The dispatch cites a reply stating Belgians will be distributed to central places and sent to work in agriculture and industry, with some occupations barred. The note condemns press slander and says eastern Prussia deportations to Siberia violate humanity laws.
The day in Congress saw resumed immigration bill debate and bills on liquor manufacture in the District of Columbia. The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold further hearings on President Wilson's railroad proposals after the holidays. A 64 to TA vote passed the immigration bill. Senator Willard Saulsbury of Delaware was elected president pro tempore to succeed the late Senator Clarke of Arkansas. The House agreed to a Christmas recess from December 22 to January 2. The judiciary committee reported on national prohibition constitutional amendment and universal suffrage with a cost of living resolution.
Governor elect Frank Q Lowden told a Chicago committee from the Illinois Senate that few state appointments would be made until Republicans carry out key platform pledges. He warned the administration would not be drawn into the 1918 senatorial fight.
Washington December 15 suffragists won a partial victory as the house judiciary committee reported the Susan B Anthony amendment for consideration without recommendation a campaign will seek a special rule to bring the measure to the floor probably in January both sides express satisfaction though many expect defeat on the floor committee vote of il to 8 did not reflect the panel's sentiment some bitter opponents voted yes to quiet charges of smothering in committee
London reports Reginald McKenna in the house of commons argues that Britain's ability to convert sterling into dollars governs its capacity to fund wartime needs. He cites daily expenditures near five and a half million pounds and warns of limits on dollar conversion while pledging continued support for allies. Bonar Law reiterates policy of adequate reparation for the war and future security, marking the early days of the new government.
W P G Harding governor of the federal reserve board spoke at the Boston City Club clarifying the board’s warning against locking funds in foreign treasury bills. He said the aim was to urge investor transparency and market practices, not to attack any nation’s credit, and he discussed the need for elastic currency and retirement of legal tender notes with federal reserve notes as a flexible substitute.
The German peace note was read at noon Tuesday to all reserves and to troops resting behind the front. Soldiers at the front learned of the content via announcements and improvised boards, reacting with spontaneous joy but tempered by doubt over Entente acceptance of peace.
Private William Brady of Battery C First Artillery, Iowa, was instantly killed near Brownsville Texas on Thursday while en route home from the border. He had his head out of a coach window when a bridge girder decapitated him. Brady lived at Muscatine Iowa.
Herman Sielcken once the most powerful figure in the American coffee market gives 238000 dollars to the Grand Duchess Louise of Baden for the relief of German soldiers. He has been living as Baden Baden for health reasons.
In the House of Commons Andrew Bonar Law states Entente demands for reparations and security as Britain stands firm. Petrograd reports Teutonic lack of sincerity and vows to continue war to final triumph. A 400 million pound credit is approved. fighting sees bombardments and limited actions except in Romania and along the Meuse. Danube army crosses the Jalomietza, front advances unchecked.
Washington reports confirm the killings of Howard Grav or Weeks at Parral by Villa and Charles Fisher at Santa Rosalia, with other executions in Chihuahua and towns. Also noted are a high death rate among the poor in Guanajuato and signs of economic strain, while Carranza’s stance on Atlantic City protocol remains unclear. The Americans insist the supplemental declaration allows unlimited pursuit of bandits across the border.
The Exchange Telegraph’s Copenhagen correspondent says wreckage of a German torpedo boat washed ashore near Gothenburg. The Danish steamer Vidar, bound for Hull with agricultural produce, has been captured by the Germans and taken into Swinemunde.
Gen Frederick D Maurice, chief director of military operations at the British war office, told the Associated Press that Chancellor Tethmann Hollweg's peace speech, though arrogant in tone, offers military significance and encouragement from a strategic view for Britain.
Eureka California reports tell of the U S submarine H-3 crew being rescued by breeches buoy after the vessel ran aground in fog off Humboldt bay. Twenty six men and two officers were on board with two injuries. Salvage efforts and line rigging continued as the craft lay on a sandy bottom and may be refloated with minor damage.
A fragmented OCR note shows a drug clerk admitting involvement in a postal based drug scheme. Authorities allege the clerk facilitated shipments, tying to a broader ring. Details remain unclear due to incomplete text.
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