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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1916

Page

2

Germany Responds To Wilson Note On War Talks

European press reacts to Germany and Austria Hungary reply to President Wilson. Berlin and Vienna reject a direct peace terms talk and propose a conference of belligerent delegates on neutral ground, urging light on war motives and responsibility. Many papers see a trap and warn of renewed military plans during any hiatus.

United States Washington Berne Berlin Vienna Wilson Germany Petit Parisien Austria-h Hungary Stephan Pichon The Petit Journal

German Response to Wilson Note Draws Peace Debate

The Lausanne Gazette regards Berlin's reply to President Wilson as an evasion, claiming Germany pretends to welcome the initiative but avoids addressing the merits. Paris dispatches report heightened German fear of a peace discussion.

Paris Wilson Lausanne Berlin

Forever Famous Scene of the Greatest Trap in History

The fragment references a location famed for a legendary trap, framing it as the most infamous in history and associating it with a lasting, dramatic reputation. Further specifics are unavailable in the readable text.

Main

German Press Praises German Answer to Wilson Efforts

Berlin reports that German press generally praises Germany's prompt reply to Wilson while anti American outlets dissent. Vienna notes Austria Hungary sent Swiss note back to Wilson and called Swiss proposal humane. Count Reventlow doubts any German delegate will sit with British and French after Lloyd George and Briand speeches.

Berlin London Germany Wilson America Vienna Austria-Hungary Switzerland Count Reventlow Lloyd George Briand

German and Austrian Replies to Wilson Note Favored by Official Circles

The Taegliche Rundschau rejects neutrals joining a peace conference to avoid prolonging talks and supports postponing a league to enforce peace. It argues a world assembly could handle permanent peace later. Officials view Austro German replies as loyal to Wilson’s peace aims and Swiss replies will mirror this tone and thank Switzerland for hospitality to invalid war prisoners.

Taegliche Rundschau Wilson Helvetian Republic

Imperial Russian Emperor Calls for Continued War Effort

An order dated December 26 from the Russian emperor praises growing Allied strength and diminishing German power. It insists peace cannot yet be sought, urges soldiers to remain firm, and vows victory before peace. Switzerland backs Wilson’s peace initiative, strengthening neutrals’ support for American terms amid mixed reactions.

Petrograd London Russia Germany Constantinople Dardanelles Poland

Neutrals' Role in Peace Talks Gains Scrutiny

The Bouse Gazette notes rising interest in neutral powers joining a united effort for lasting peace. It says neutrals may shape world interests but cautions peace requires sacrifices and work by the fighting nations.

Foreign Office Bouse Gazette Wilson

Ambassador Page Confers With Sonnino on Wilson Note

United States Ambassador Page held a long talk with Italian Foreign Minister Sonnino in Rome regarding President Wilson's note. Page explained controversial passages in the note as cited by the Italian press and stressed the friendly spirit behind the address to belligerent powers.

Rome Paris United States Page Baron Sonnino Wilson

Peace hopes rise as unions feter Wilson at The Hague

Cablegrams flood to President Wilson from trades unions social welfare bodies and religious groups worldwide urging peace. Dutch Socialists back his initiative while Telegraaf leans for war. Optimism centers on possible peace talks and a February end to the British imperial conference timing.

Hague London Wilson Dutch Socialist Party Telegraaf Germany Neuws van den Dag The Nederlander America Tijd

The Child’s Kidney Trouble Patent Medicine Ad

An advertisement touts Liquid Shu Make as a guaranteed remedy for a child’s sleep related kidney trouble. The copy promises results by the second day with a 25 cent bottle and a money back guarantee if ineffective.

Hague Talks Boost Hope for Peace Prospects

Diplomatic and parliamentary circles at The Hague are optimistic about peace, with talk of preliminary non official delegate meetings. The Tijd notes Holland’s geographic position makes it well suited for preliminary negotiations.

the Hague The Hague Tijd Holland

Germany Delivers Reply to Swiss Note

Berlin reports the German answer to the Swiss note was handed to the Swiss minister today. The tone matches the reply Germany gave to President Wilson.

Germany Berlin London Wilson

Carranza Withdrawal Push Leads to Chihuahua State Campaign

The article predicts a campaign to seize control of the entire state of Chi huahua, with Carranza insisting on withdrawal and continuing to push for the move.

Chihuahua

Clashes Reported Near Lajarita South Of Nuevo Laredo

Reports state Carranza troops clashed with bandits near Lajarita about thirty miles south of Nuevo Laredo. No confirmed casualty figures. sources feud over tolls, some claiming six killed, others twelve bandits dead. Surgeons and nurses sent from Nuevo Laredo. Refugees flee Mexico amid revolutionary unrest.

Laredo Tex Carranza Lajarita Nuéva Laredo Nuevo Laredo Villa Constitutional San Luis Potosi Saltillo Mexico Tampico Monterey

Carranza Relatives Searched as Escort Guards Train

An escort of 100 Carranza soldiers with machine guns on passenger coaches passed safely. Authorities at Nuevo Laredo denied rumors that General Carranza’s wife and family were staying there, and efforts to locate them were unsuccessful.

Carranza Nuevo Laredo

Government withholds road funds until highway department

Corpus Christi Texas December 28 United States engineer Captain F D Fauntleroy told Gulf Highway League delegates that none of Texas 4 850 750 of the 85 000 000 federal good roads appropriation will be available until Legislature passes a bill creating a State Highway Department The convention endorsed the department and delegates came from cities along the proposed route between here and San Antonio

Corpus Christi Tex Texas F. D. Fauntleroy United States Gulf Highway League Here San Antonio

Missouri Guardsmen Entraining for Fort Riley

The first section of the Second Missouri Infantry left Laredo Texas this morning for Fort Riley Kansas. The second section is scheduled to depart in the afternoon.

Missouri

Freezone touted to remove corns safely

A Cincinnati authority warns against hospital records noting corn cutting risks and promotes Freezone as a cheap cure. A few drops on a tender corn relieve soreness and allow the entire corn to lift out with little irritation, even for women in high heels.

Cincinnati

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