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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1916
Page
5
Berlin reports the Central Powers led by Germany propose an immediate conference in a neutral city with delegates from all beligerents. The aim is to set aims for ending the war, with work on preventing future wars to begin only after the present struggle concludes.
Berlin reports Germany answers President Wilson to establish a basis for lasting peace. It urges an immediate neutral meeting of belligerent delegates and collaboration with the United States to prevent further wars. Switzerland and other neutrals are urged to back the initiative as Spain and Holland weigh responses.
New York December 26 The latest German proposals caused a modest rise in activity and a gradual uptick in prices in the dull market. The advance was mainly from short covering with United States Steel climbing 2.5 points from the morning low as prices moved toward the day’s high.
In Paris at the National Congress of the French Socialist party Arthur Henderson and G I Roberts affirmed that the war must be fought to secure lasting peace. Henderson warned negotiations under current terms would yield only a momentary truce. Emile Vandervelde praised Belgium’s resistance, urging continued war until liberty and justice are achieved.
A distorted 1920s style report notes higher prices for monkeys used in medical experiments. Officials say scarcity due to wartime closures of a major wild animal market in Hamburg and rising costs from $3 to $18 per animal disrupt inoculations and research operations.
Dramatic reports from Salt Lake describe an explosive device found at Governor Spry’s residence, tied to Christmas outrages and a wider manhunt. Authorities, aided by state chemists, identified the device as containing deadly material. six Swedes were later arrested for questions linked to the case. Police increased rewards for information leading to arrests, amid fears of further attacks.
Istrar and partners Kincairn Llangom and Murer are named in a late report after AITCOR. The notice notes their involvement and unresolved questions surrounding the disclosure, with no further details available.
Washington reports pressure as Mexican President Carranza faces an end to negotiations with American commissioners. A counter protocol was rejected and the American side insists on ratification or repudiation. Cabrera and Arredondo moved between Washington and New York as deadlines loom.
Mexican members of the joint commission reported no word from General Carranza by 1:15 PM after American embassy briefings. Cabrera and associates Pant and Bon Max held ongoing talks all day, describing the meeting as discussing important matters with no definite results yet.
Dec 26 report says a formidable Allied fleet of disguised warships arrived on the Atlantic, dubbed commerce protectors. Sized as large and powerful, they are to guard convoys and confront U boats, aiding Canada and Britain as censorship limits full disclosure. They reportedly reached Halifax after signals were avoided and misidentified as merchantmen, a tactic to deter German observers and raids.
In El Pato Teras a border clash near the Third Kentucky outpost led to new skirmishes with Mexican snipers. Outposts abandoned their first trench and dug two more trenches after a Sunday night exchange, linked to the Madera revolution actions at the advisory house.
More than a foot of new snow paralyzes Salt Lake City streets and causes rail service disruptions. Railroad schedules halted, trains lag hours, and only a few lines remain in operation. Southern Utah endures cold spells with subzero readings as suburbs remain isolated.
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