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Newspaper
The Daily Alaska Empire
Location
Juneau, Alaska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
1
Police investigate officers for clues in a murder case in Douglas amid protests over peace plans. French premier urges national vigilance as Germany plans moves to stir unrest and divide Allied ranks.
Embassies in Washington say Germanys peace proposals merit examination and will likely prompt Allies to request a full airing of the proposed terms rather than an outright rejection, signaling a cautious but noncommittal stance.
Paris reports the government has decided on total prohibition of whiskies brandies and general liquors across France. The move targets all alcoholic beverages and marks a major national policy action announced on December 14 by official sources.
The passage argues mediation is a sign of weakness and urges the Allies to refuse any armistice until overrun lands are restored and compensation paid. It calls for reaffirming peace terms from Asquith's Baildwell speech and intensifying efforts to impose them on Germany and its complices.
Premier Briand denounced Germanys peace offer as a trap and vowed to press for greater wartime powers while ruling out mobilization schemes. He argued French victories at Verdun and the Somme prove resilience and warned of alliances being split as Russians and Rumanians form a new front.
The London Times rejects Germany’s peace proposals, calling them irrelevant to the war aims and accusing Germany of pressuring Britain to offer terms. The paper emphasizes that Germany has sought to induce a concession rather than negotiate proper terms.
London dispatch reports December 4 that Bonar Law in Lloyd George's cabinet asked for an extra war credit of 32 billion and stated that the entente governments have not yet received any peace proposals. He said reparations are needed for past wrongs and security for the future.
U S. observers report the German peace note has arrived in Washington and is being readied to present before President Wilson. The dispatch signals the next step in Allied diplomacy as American leadership considers terms and potential responses.
Evansville December 14 a transcontinental telephone demonstration will highlight the Central States conference on rail and water transportation. At a banquet tonight guests will hear brief telephone talks by President Wilson Secretary Lansing Secretary Daniels Judge Ben Lindsey Denver Mayor Ralph San Francisco and Governor Johnson California. The gathering will address business transportation problems.
In Havana on December 14 the railway employee strike spreading from Camaguey expanded as Havana Central Railway workers quit. Cab drivers chauffeurs and bricklayers joined, raising fears of a general halt with potential for United Railways in. Strikers demand a 430 percent wage increase.
Washington December 14 experts say the forthcoming U S battleships will be practically torpedo proof. Tests show ten torpedoes of the current type needed to sink one of the new ships while two torpedoes suffice to sink the present day battleship.
Washington reports that Alaska fishing interests would fall under a federal licensing system and manufactured products taxed if the bill passes. Representative Hadley defends it while Delegate Wickersham opposes, arguing it would cost license fees and exempt canning firms from taxes, with debate unlikely to finish this season.
Boston December reports Hackscote and Johnson the world’s largest shoe manufacturers announce their plan to fight the leather trust. They claim rivals seek abnormal profits, will keep hides and leather under their control, and will not raise prices to customers while maintaining current levels. Boston December notes Lynn, Mass shoe makers call for a government probe into leather conditions as raw material runs four months on hand.
London dispatch reports under the defense of the realm act the Board of Trade has issued an order effective December 18 limiting meals to at most three courses between 6 p.m. and 2:30 a.m. and two courses at other times in all hotels restaurants and public places. A further order is proposed banning meat poultry and game in public and private spaces on certain days.
Gov. J. F. Strong's annual report to the Interior cites Alaska 1916 mineral output likely the largest in the nation's history. Copper leads growth, gold and silver increase, with low-grade ore developments near Juneau and other areas. Expansion hinges on cheaper transportation and power, plus coal and hydroelectric projects, unlocking vast placers and quartz prospects across Alaska.
Butte and Superior reports November output of zinc concentrates at 15 158 000 pounds, down 526 000 pounds from October. Silver production fell to 222 000 ounces from 920 000 ounces in October, indicating a sharp monthly decline.
In Cleveland on December 14 a federal grand jury will convene next Monday to consider indictments related to price gouging and fuel costs.
Douglas mayor says an ordinance to close the restricted district may be presented to the council. He cites constant violations of a law against delivering intoxicants to the district and the recent murder of a woman as factors pushing toward action.
Germany’s reply to Washington arrived at the State Department, contending the American government has not been accurately informed about the real purposes of the Belgian deportations.
A Berne wireless dispatch, quoted in the Zukunft, reports Herr Von Jagow left the German Foreign Office because he disapproved of a submarine policy that offended the United States. He also disagreed with deporting Belgians and French from occupied territories.
Washington December 14. Representative Hilliard of Colorado introduces a bill to seize, own, and operate railroads that fail to discontinue their salts by December 20 in relation to the Adamson railroad act.
Chicago on December 14 reports a subway commission plan to build 53 miles of subway 158 miles of elevated lines and 525 miles of surface cars within nine years at an estimated cost of 296 million dollars. The announcement came today.
President Wilson and Mrs Wilson joined in Christmas shopping today in Washington. They wandered through crowded stores, hoping to be served amid the holiday rush.
Fairbanks reports W H Woolridge freed after the United States Appellate Court reversed Judge Hannell’s decision in the case of attempted rape. Advices received here confirm the defendant’s release to McNeil’s Island.
On December 14 in New York Alaska Gold closed at 124 percent Alaska Juneau at 7 percent American Zinc 62 percent Butte and Superior 10 percent Utah Copper 110 percent Copper metal quoted at 33 percent.
The House Judiciary committee voted to report resolutions proposing constitutional amendments for both woman suffrage and prohibition to the House. The prohibition measure will proceed with a favorable recommendation, while the suffrage amendment goes forward without recommendation.
Washington dispatch reports administration leaders announce a holiday recess for Congress with adjournment set for Friday, December 22 and resuming January 2. The plan clears the legislative calendar as year ends.
Georgia Phillips of Fairbanks committed suicide in a cabin on the underworld row yesterday. Her body was found by residents, ending a personal crisis that troubled the community.
Washington December 14 The migration bill with the literacy test passed the Senate this afternoon. It is known the measure will be vetoed by the President because of the literacy test provision.
The Remington Arms Union Metallic Cartridge Company, with extensive war orders, will be run by a committee of bankers and business men for some time. Marcellus T. Haastley Dodge, owner of nearly all shares and former president, has retired.
Spokane bound steamer ready to arrive Saturday with four days of mail. Prince Rupert and Princess Sophia set to sail from Vancouver. City of Seattle and Mariposa depart Seattle Saturday while Admiral Watson sails next Wednesday. Humboldt goes next Monday. Alameda expected southbound next Tuesday.
Coroner's jury investigates the murder of Babe Brown found dead in her home on Upper Front Street. Juneau detective P J McGuire aids, with Deputy U S Marshal Frank Bach and City Marshal W A Shafer assisting. Wounds indicate a premeditated broad daylight killing.
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