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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
1
Washington reports indicate entente diplomats believe Britain and allies will not reject President Wilson’s peace proposals. They argue a flat refusal would aid Germany and weaken U S support for the allied cause. Diplomats concede chagrin over listing war aims.
A historic plea urges citizens to sign Initiative Bill No. 28 to abolish party politics in county and state elections. The campaign seeks 40 000 signatures, needs volunteers, and highlights citywide examples of nonpartisan governance while warning against partisan graft and corruption.
Big Ed Hagen, suspended patrolman, earned reinstatement after single handedly apprehending a gang tied to Bothell and Renton robberies. He chased leads, captured Rounds in Auburn, Lowe in Tacoma with his team, and led to the arrest of Dusky and McDonald as suspects. Rewards totaling about $1,400 were noted.
Washington readers see officials and diplomats watching for next moves after Wilson's peace overtures. Initial mixed reactions abroad and at home shift to cautious tone as allies consider the president's proposals with renewed interest. Continued report notes global surprise and expectation of careful consideration by belligerents.
The Star highlights last minute gift ideas with stores like Gates Jewelry, Public Market Center, Westlake Market, Frye Co, Fraser-Paterson, Pine Street Market, Frederick & Nelson, and others. Readers are urged to browse the ad for holiday deals and savings.
London reaction to President Wilson's note grows more hostile as afternoon papers condemn his stance on belligerents aims and his peace move. The Evening Standard casts doubt on Wilson's diplomacy while morning editions also scrutinize the American leader's proposals.
Seattle residents rally to aid Mr and Mrs Walter M Peterson after a fire destroyed their Alki home killing two babies Nancy and Albert Donations include 80 dollars in cash a sack of flour clothing and furniture The West Seattle laundry offers free repairs and funeral costs are covered by Herr Butterworth Contributions are to be delivered to the fire station at Third and Pine by the local battalion chiefs Hodder or Tyler supervising assistance
President Wilson announced the U S shipping board personnel including William Denman of San Francisco and Bernard N Walter of Baltimore as six and five year members respectively. John A Donald of New York and John Barber White of Kansas City join as four and three year terms with Theodore Brent of New Orleans as two year member. The board will investigate regulate and fix rates over U S marine business and may issue bonds up to 50 million to build or lease vessels, acting as the head of a corporation expected to last beyond five years after the war.
South American officials restrict comments after Secretary Lansing statements. Markets remain unmoved as the Wilson note and Lansing remarks fail to trigger discussion. Officials deem the matter too delicate to discuss publicly.
In Washington on December 22 Congress gave the president leeway to seek a basis for European belligerents to meet for lasting peace talks. Both Senate and House refused to endorse or act on the president's dispatch of historic notes to Europe. The Senate again declined to approve the resolution.
Wichita Kansas reports at 1 p m four badly burned bodies recovered from the basement of the burned Kansas Masonic Home worth 800000 dollars. Firemen wade in 18 inches of water searching for additional victims as the blaze is brought under control. Meanwhile on the war front French record violent cannonading around Louvemont near Verdun and ongoing artillery duels north of Monastir with patrol actions on the Struma front.
The United States Weather Bureau office in Seattle orders smallcraft warnings displayed today for coastal users. Mariners should take caution as conditions prompt maritime advisories.
The Star will publish Dickens novel A Christmas Carol as a week long reading a week starting Christmas Day Monday ending Saturday. Tiny Tim characters and themes draw strong reader interest with emotional appeal.
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