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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
2
An Associated Press dispatch reports that a German peace reply was handed to Switzerland on December 28. The message indicates the envoy is aligned with the response previously sent to President W.
Vienna dispatch reports Austria Hungary forwarded Switzerland the note sent to President Wilson. A covering message says Wilson’s suggestion met with sympathetic reception and views Swiss support for Wilson as evidence of the noble humane stance Switzerland has shown toward belligerents since the war began.
In Rome Ambassador Page met Baron Sonnino to discuss President Wilsons note clarifying disputed points and to stress the friendly motive behind the message to the belligerent powers.
Berlin dispatch reports the German reply to Wilson praised for promptness by most papers while anti American outlets dissent. Neutrals are rejected from a peace conference and delegates of belligerents may meet on neutral soil, with debate over a league to enforce peace postponed until after the present war.
The Seamen's Bethel hosted its annual Christmas dinner for more than 150 attendees including seamen in port aboard various vessels. The Rowley Junior Orchestra provided music while Chaplain R. A. Pearce and Rev. A. G. Richards gave addresses on Christmas. The hall featured shipbridge decor with a steering wheel, lights, and national flags. A turkey dinner with multiple desserts and fruit was served.
Liddy Hamilton aged nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Hamilton, died Wednesday night at 16 o clock at the family home in Prichard after a short illness. The family formerly lived in Whatley Alabama and moved to Mobile about five weeks ago.
The Round Value Club meeting discussed should the movies be censored by the government. Judge Jesse son ruled the affirmative carried by weight of argument. The piece notes various Mobile visitors and local residents arriving for Christmas and New Year events with multiple names and places.
In a New York dispatch dated December 28, bankers report cable instructions from A Bonar Law and Bank of England officials directing British branches to curb gold shipments from the United States to any country, especially Argentina. The aim is to keep the New York money market easy to support a forthcoming British loan.
Chancellor T H Smith took under advisement the motion to dissolve an injunction against J M Walsh R P Pope and John A Dorgan and others. The injunction had barred Walsh et al from disposing of 138 shares of treasury stock of the Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company, following an application by Thomas L Cook and others. The hearing extended several hours in the chancery court Wednesday.
A roundup of world events reports rumors that Hungarian Premier Stephen Tisza may resign amid tensions with Austro Hungarian foreign minister and the coalition cabinet. Other items note oil price hikes in the United States and European developments.
A short health note advises people over sixty to go to bed at first sign of a cold and stay two days, aided by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, to speed recovery and reduce risk of complications.
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