13 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
1
German chancellor warns Allies that rejecting Germany's offer would trigger war to the end in the most horrible forms. He pledges restoration of colonies and independent states in Poland and Lithuania and outlines plans to restore Belgium and evacuate France under a conference framework.
A brief notice reports Wes wins re election as mayor with no rival votes cast. The parties listed include Democrat Republican and Non-Partisan.
Washington dispatch reports that Germany's peace plan is viewed as a breakthrough by the United States, signaling a potential shift toward negotiation. The note appears in Washington on December 12 as officials weigh the implications for the war and future mediation efforts.
Fragmentary text notes continued discussion on limits or restraints affecting the United States and others, with a reference to continuation on page 10 sixth column indicating a longer report.
Standish Willcox the Boston mayoral expert on beauty announced Cathryn V. Devine of Dorchester as Boston's most beautiful young woman. She will represent Boston as Miss Boston at the Preparedness Bazaar in New York, with a chance to become Miss Preparedness among city beauties.
London reports sceptical reception as rulers debate restoring prewar order. The plan envisions Belgium evac, France without Alsace Lorraine, durable Belgian neutrality, Antwerp fortification, return of German colonies except Pacific and Kiautschou, security for Turkey in Constantinople, Albanian restoration, and independent Poland and Lithuania with the Balkan future to a peace conference.
Voters in 17 cities across the state yesterday produced no changes in the license status. The report notes no shifts in approvals or denials and mentions continued coverage on page seven.
The Boston Post invites readers to send signed letters on the question Shall Boston Go No-License next Tuesday Dec 19 Readers should address letters to License Question Editor Boston and keep them brief and pointed The first letters will appear in tomorrow s issue.
At five o clock last night the contest neared its end as observers watched the final moments before the late edition went to press. Details continuing on Page 4 First Column.
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg announces Germany is ready to end the war if enemies meet halfway with a note sent through the United States and other neutrals. The statement comes as a surprise to the world during a crowded Reichstag session.
Fair and colder conditions dominate Boston and southern New England with diminishing winds through Thursday. Northern New England will see snow on Wednesday followed by fair and continued cold conditions on Thursday.
Billy Sunday pictured Jesus Christ walking through Tremont Street and the North End to Back Bay before 10,000 people. He delivered his sermon If Christ Should Come to Boston asking what Boston would do if Jesus arrived in 24 hours.
Yesterday's temperature figures show a range around 15 to 20 with averages noted. The clipped OCR lists multiple readings at 3 pm and 4 pm along with an average yesterday of 37 and an average a year ago of 26.
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