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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
1
London reports suggest the House of Commons will hear the Entente's peace offer tomorrow amid cautious discussion. Observers note governments may not rush to respond while some hope German publics learn the alliance's aims. A joint Allied reply is expected after three weeks, likely after year’s start.
President Wilson weighs whether to act as peace broker after Germany’s proposal. Colonel House may travel to Europe, while officials await an official document to transmit to the entente. The President cancels engagements and considers signaling a sincere wish for discussion without committing to a specific reply.
The transport Sumner ran aground on the New Jersey coast near Barnaget and the crew prepared to abandon the vessel as wireless dispatches report. The ship labored heavily with a starboard list, while passengers were rescued yesterday.
An Overseas News Agency notice reports ongoing fighting between Greek regular troops and French forces as of December 13 in London.
New Bern Elks plan a large Christmas charity for local poor children. They will spend several hundred dollars on toys candies and other gifts to delight youngsters after Santa visits on Christmas morning.
Germany argues in its reply to the US inquiry that the sinking of the Amer ican steamer Lanao by a submarine off Cape Vincent on October 28 was justified because the vessel carried contraband and was not actually American, having been transferred to Norwegian ownership. The registry remains disputed as ownership details trace to Manila and Philippine register while a Norwegian sale was reported before departure. The captain said transfer would occur only upon arrival in England, and American consul at London notes the ship remained listed as American there.
London reports the German official list shows 166 176 casualties in November excluding naval and colonial services. Total German losses since the war began reach 3 921 869 in killed, wounded and missing.
German and Allied leaders discuss peace proposals as battles rumble in Romania. Teutonic forces push into Eastern Wallachia while Rumanians retreat toward Buzau. 7,000 more prisoners taken by Field Marshal von Mackensen. Britain weighs its stance in Parliament as the war news continues to unfold.
Reno Nevada December 13. President Wilson's record plurality of 5649 votes was made public by the Secretary of State according to the official count.
Tokio December 13 Germanys peace proposal to the Allies sent a sharp drop through the Tokyo stock exchange. Directors halted trading as the market swung wildly and temporarily closed under the strain.
West Raleigh December 13 A Reserve Officers Training Corps will be created at the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts for the next academic year under the National Defense Act. Eligible students 14 plus who are physically fit may join. National Guard members must obtain discharge. The program includes 3 hours weekly training for two years and 5 hours for the last two, plus two four week camps. Benefits include ration commutation and uniforms. Graduates may be commissioned or ordered to active duty during war.
Ottawa December 13. The Canadian torpedo boat Grilij has been lost at sea with all aboard. The loss was announced today by the minister of naval service.
The Dispatch offers a 60 dollar Diamond Ring as a special prize for the candidate turning in the most NEW subscriptions between December 9 and December 22, who does not win the five higher prizes. Early, aggressive campaigning is urged as first period votes drop after one week.
American and Canadian paper manufacturers will meet in New York City on Friday to discuss a proposed distribution plan for news print by the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC will hold talks Saturday with publishers, jobbers, and trade officials to prepare a definite plan, as Canadian producers cannot reach Washington in time.
Washington December 13 Germanys peace proposal to the entente powers was to be released in official form by Charge Grew in Berlin and sent to each belligerent nation. President Wilson will decide if it is forwarded with or without comment and steps may be taken to gauge entente reaction before any public action. External developments would limit publicity to mere transmission through ambassadors.
In Norfolk Virginia on December 13 the eighth annual Southern Commercial Congress resumes with an address by Secretary of the Navy Daniels and a naval review of the Atlantic fleet in Hampton Roads. The Pennsylvania leads the fleet with other super-dreadnoughts and cruisers as the cabinet and delegates observe the ceremony.
Washington December 13 1916 figures show the Southern Railway paid labor material and supplies totaling 6 739 483. 84 82 percent or 5 716 183 went to individuals and industries in the South. The railway spent 1 377 424 43 on roadway and structure improvements in October 1916 compared with 661 357 44 in October 1915.
New York labor movement begins with an eight hour day strike by clothing workers. About six thousand workers walk out and the action may spread to Newark and Philadelphia affecting up to one hundred thousand workers. They also demand a two dollar weekly wage increase.
A government committee proposes a textile mill at the Atlanta penitentiary with a projected cost of 695000. The panel includes chiefs of ordinance for the army and navy, the prison superintendent, and the postal purchasing agent, and the report was submitted to Attorney General Gregory.
The Illinois Fruit Growers Meet at the State University marks an unusually large attendance. The three day program features many noted horticultural experts and a large display of native fruits and vegetables.
Harvard men worldwide sent greetings on the sixtieth birthday of Dr. A Lawrence Lowell, born December 13, 1856 in Boston. He began as a Boston lawyer, became Harvard lecturer in 1897, and in 1909 succeeded Dr. Eliot as Harvard president.
Chicago on December 13 saw wheat traders largely waiting for fresh developments in the peace move. May wheat traded mostly at 1.65 1/2 to 1.67, about 11/4 higher from yesterday's close as activity centered on the potential new settlement.
Nearly 3 000 miners in Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan went to work under a new wage scale today delivering a 10 percent raise. The increase aligns with the rate already granted to workers in mines controlled by the United States Steel Corporation.
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