China Indorses Peace Ties Amid War Debates
The document received at the State Department discusses China's cautious stance toward peace talks, noting halted progress due to wartime strain. It notes Indoraite President Wiltons note praising American spirit and urging cooperation among nations while acknowledging the war's impact on many powers' ability to assist in pacific settlement efforts.
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State Department
Wations
Indoraite
Wiltons
The
Hague
Areata
China
Steam Inspector Finds Relief by Plant Juice Claim
Fragmented note describes a steam inspector locating a trouble and using plant juice with claims of health benefits. Mentions improved digestion, sleep, appetite, and lack of pain as outcome. Includes garbled words and unclear details about stomach condition and health claims.
Wilson Note Seen as Continuation of War Effort
The Entente notes and German reply are analyzed as a careful diplomatic exchange signaling continued conflict. Officials note the note’s compact language and its measured tone, while German circles weigh its terms and the chance for future talks or renewed pressure before any settlement.
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Audi L
Allies Note to Wilson Outlining War Aims and Peace
Translation of the French note from Paris dated January 10 1917 outlines allied positions on future peace. It defends U S aims toward a league of nations while insisting no enduring peace while the Central Powers remain. It reiterates Belgium Serbia and Montenegro restoration and territorial safeguards as conditions for termination of the war.
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Wilson
Paris
United States
Europe
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Belgium
Luxemburg
Serbia
Montenegro
France
Russia
Roumania
Poland
STOP TO BIG NEW HOTEL SUGGESTS DRINKER'S LICENSE
An old resident of the District of Columbia proposes a license plan to regulate spirituous liquors. Only adults with a license could buy alcohol, under 21 prohibited except by doctor’s order, with penalties for sellers and revocation rights for authorities. The writer argues licensing would curb abuse without infringing liberty and urges enforcement over prohibition.
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United States
District of Columbia
House of Representatives
Congress
Washington
Official notes fear war if neutrality ends
A German embassy statement warns Germany would not permit pledges to be violated while a note to neutrals and the German admiralty claim armed merchantmen are warships. Officials recall President Wilson and Secretary Lansing remarks that neutrality may be driven into war, reflecting anxiety over a ruthless struggle and the friendly spirit toward U S efforts.
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Germany
United States
Wilson
Lansing
Gerard Words Regarded As Misplaced Compliment
Amsterdam January 11 Berlin dispatch to the Dusseldorf General Anzeiger says well informed political circles regard Ambassador Gerard's remarks about Germany's leaders as a misplaced compliment to the statesmen in question. The dispatch notes American interference was possible only while Germany tolerated it and predicts future friction between the two powers will lessen the chance of such friction.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Dunseldorf
Anzerger
Gerard
Germany
America
End of Leak Inquiry Raises Market Panic Contention
Reilly said the leak tipped the market to brace for a break and that without warning a panic might have followed. He described nervousness about rumors of presidential action and noted reports of bankers meeting, signaling tighter collateral and a shift toward railroad securities. He denied advance Wall Street information about Secretary Lansing.
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Reilly
Wall Street Journal
Washington
Metropolitan Club
Lloyd George
Patten
Wall Street
Lansing
Iscus
United States
Inspector General Chamberlain named to Army post
Col John L Chamberlain has been appointed inspector general of the army to succeed Brig Gen Ernest A Garlington, who retires February due to age. Chamberlain, a long serving officer, is to be promoted to brigadier general after graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1880 and service in the Spanish American War, Philippines and Indian campaigns.
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John L Chamberlan
Spector Generals Department
Army
Ernest A Garlington
Col Chamberlain
United States Military Academ
Philippines
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