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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1916
Page
2
London dispatch reports Premier Lloyd George to outline government policy and war council aims in tomorrow's speech. Readers expect a brief war review and progress under the regime plus plans for manpower food and peace proposals amid domestic unrest and political upheaval.
United States officials say no peace talks unless Germany and Austria vow to restore Belgium and Serbia and accept wide disarmament. Premier Lloyd George is expected to push for terms outlining allies aims while avoiding outright rejection of German offers. Officials warn that without these steps, peace is unlikely and German morale could hold.
Detectives pursue a bloody death near a country club where Civil War veteran Joseph Smith was found. A blood stained sledge with initials Ws Gy Fe and a near-by card deck point to a motive possibly robbery, though only $1.46 in change was found. Smith 76, lived at 988 Fiat Ave then Alta apartments, had a pension and a painter by trade. wife Abby M. Smith had separated after a September quarrel.
The article lists six grounds for rejecting a peace deal, including loss of Constantinople, continued autocratic rule for Turkey, ceding gains in China and the South Pacific, unaddressed disarmament, fear of German dominance in the Balkans and near east, and the risk of a renewed arms race. It credits the Kaiser with crafting the strategy to sway American opinion and threaten Britain with embargo.
United Press staff reports indicate Carranza may order an investigation into Gen. Murguia over his failure to relieve Chihuahua City during the siege. Gen. Trevino left for Mexico City to discuss the issue, claiming ammunition shortages and civilian safety drove the withdrawal.
Star readers propose saving wages to gain financial control, government ownership of production, and arbitration to resolve labor tensions. Suggestions include eight hour days, minimum wages, and a nonpartisan commission to fix prices. A reader from H. S. Jeffery Machinery Co advocates nonpartisanship to restore employer employee confidence.
Mrs Maggie OBrien wrote to her husband James OBrien in December warning him to be careful. He was struck during a Medford hotel brawl and died at the city hospital after suffering a fractured skull. Suspects Albert Anderson Sam Bjarnason John Hoganson and Grace Quirk were arrested and held for investigation.
Mrs. Sarah Anna Webster 76 died Saturday at 612 24th Ave N. A Mercer era immigrant, she crossed with Asa S. Mercer aboard the Continental in 1866 to marry pioneers. She lived in the White River Valley with her husband David H. Webster, who died five years ago. Funeral held 10 a m Monday at Home Undertaking parlors.
Berlin dispatch reports Russian attacks around Lusk and near Bol Porsk repulsed today. Northwest of Lusk the Russians failed to take positions Germans seized on December 16. Attacks were renewed at night.
Preparations began for a new effort to refloat the stranded submarine H-13 off Eureka California after it drifted ashore in fog. The diver remains in a dangerous position near shore and could be reached by wading. damage so far appears limited but a coming storm threatens to smash the vessel.
Rome reports that the central powers have urged the pope and the United States to back up their peace proposals. The appeal comes as diplomatic efforts intensify to end hostilities.
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