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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
2
London dispatch reports The Times rejects Germany’s mediation as a last resort and insists on restoring lands and compensations before talk of armistice. Allied papers debate whether negotiations imply German dominance or set terms for peace, with Morning Post warning against any armistice that cedes leverage.
The Daily Mail dismisses Germany's peace bid as an impudent old trick likened to conjuring rabbits from a hat. It says Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg loses courtesy of reply as an armed burglar in a private house. Allies refuse to be swayed and prefer continued fighting to any truce with aTiger-ruled aggressor.
The Daily News urges not to ignore the chancellor's invitation but to present clear terms for peace with the Entente. It warns a mere refusal to negotiate would be a German victory and says terms may be harsh to reflect German offenses. The Chronicle adds Germany could have peace on our terms if they seek it, endorsing disarmament. Sir William Dunn notes no peace without Entente acceptance, calling it a likely first overture toward a better outcome.
Charles Calametti was elected president with Gregory Finch as vice president Louis Henry treasurer Emil Klump recording secretary and William Gass financial secretary. H C Bates a Southern Railway farm and produce agent visited Mobile to study marketing and aid farmers. William F Collins chief deputy U S marshal returned from Selma after assisting in court. Hunter McDuffie of River Ridge Ala visited Mobile staying at the Battle House.
The article details a planned Mardi Gras carnival in Mobile with a budget around 25 000 dollars. It lists committee chairs announcing publicity effort bands from Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis entertainment agencies and a range of prizes including big cash awards for parade features and masking competitions.
A sub committee of the civilian naval consulting board recommends the big experimental laboratory authorized in the last naval appropriation be located at Annapolis Maryland. The item appears among a string of wartime notes from across the country with varied local incidents and national updates.
The Baker & Son butcher shop at 408 North Joachim Street was burglarized Monday night. Burglars forced a rear door, packed $12 worth of fresh meats, and fled before police arrival. A passerby heard the disturbance and notified officers.
Two witnesses before the federal grand jury testified that there was no necessity for sharp price increases in coal and eggs. Harry Peters of Williams and Peters and Leo Honigman, egg dealer, testified there was no coal famine and that car shortages were not enough to affect the coal situation.
Dispatches describe Rumanians executing a difficult retreat along the road from Ploechui to Buzeu. A skilled rear guard delayed General von Falkenhayn’s advance and thwarted a flanking move that could have encircled Moldavia-bound forces. The Romanians maintain a continuous front and retreat in orderly fashion.
Paris December 13. Bulgarian troops a counter attack on the Macedonian front north of Monastir against Italian forces ended in failure, according to a war office report.
A Reuters dispatch from Athens reports Entente diplomats prepared to depart as most Entente nationals board allied ships. The Greek press stays optimistic though demands are not yet formed, and no direct news on the Greek minister’s regret for the Paris attack on British and French marines.
Postmaster J Blocker Thornton announced a temporary contract with Apollo and Daphne to carry mail between Mobile and Baldwin county eastern shore landings after His Cock Bros vessel was put out of commission by a heavy squall on Mobile Bay last Monday night. Service to resume soon. Dear Old Santa is making headquarters at Reiss Mercantile Co store.
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