Chancellor Declares Germany Ready for Lasting Peace
The chancellor states Germany is prepared to pursue lasting peace with its enemies. No terms of peace have yet been announced or detailed in the city.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
10
Germany offers peace talks as war image shifts in Europe
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg told the Reichstag Germany and allies propose peace negotiations with hostile powers. Paris and Petrograd official updates cite renewed offensives near the Somme Des Loges woods and Romanians front movements as Austro German forces advance and withdraw divisions.
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Berlin
Sayville
von Bethmann- Hollweg
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Germany
Des Loges Wood
Somme
Paris
Vardar
Monastir
Snow Checks Teutons in Balkans Amid War Diplomacy
Snow in Wallachia slows the central powers as fighting remains concentrated near the Cerna River in Serbia. Observers note potential for a diplomatic ceasefire discussion, but German circles doubt any armistice while peace plans loom. A spring campaign may begin if talks fail.
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Rumania
Cerna River
Serbia
Wallachia
Bosal
German Peace Offer Outlined by Chancellor in Reichstag
Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg presents a joint quadruple alliance proposal as a peace offer not forced by war, asserting Germany’s defense of its existence and warning that rejection would bear world responsibility for continued Europe and sea bloodshed. He notes Romania’s occupation expands German resources and cites submarine campaigns as staving off starvation threats.
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Germany
Austro-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Romania
Europe
Reichstag
von Bethmann- Hollweg
United States
Spain
Switzerland
Britons Await Terms On German Peace Offer
In London on December 13 British officials and press voices opposed to the German peace proposal while awaiting concrete terms. Government circles held back, seeking allied consensus and details before any definitive stance. Figures like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the Marquis of Londonderry urged caution, emphasizing victory and continued war effort.
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London
Berlin
M m
Foreign Office
Viscount Grey
England
France
Lloyd George
Balfour
Arthur Conan Doyle
German Leader declares peace bid amid wartime progress
The chancellor announced a proposed peace negotiation with hostile powers, citing German advances on the Somme and in Romania, the rebound of supply lines, and renewed Austrian and Turkish efforts. He said the empire seeks existence, honor, and liberty of evolution for the four central powers, while the Reichstag applauded at moments and adjourned.
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Germany
Reichstag
Auxiliary War Service Law
Peace Plan Raps Stock Market in New York
Unsettled trading followed news of peace overtures from Germany and allies. Stocks like United States Steel and American Locomotive fell five to ten points while Bethlehem Steel shed 27 points, Gulf States Steel 19 and United States Industrial Alcohol 13.
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New York
Germany
United States Steel
Crucible Steel
New York Air Brake
Utah Copper
Central Leather
International Paper
American Locomotive
Bethlehem Steel
Gulf States Steel
United States Industrial Alcohol
Wall Street Reacts to Berlin Peace Proposals News
Wall Street received hints of major developments in Berlin with bankers close to the central powers reacting with surprise. Allied interests appeared unprepared for the news and public discussions about peace proposals remained unpublished. Indoors neutral circles saw Germany's terms as broader than expected and the general view was that a peace gathering was months away. Exchange activity showed a net surge with 2,500,000 shares traded, a near-record since December 1914.
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Wall Street
Berlin
Germany
Austria
Italy
Russia
Mizil
Ploechti
Buzeu
Urziceni
Carpathians
Moldavia
Cerna
Lymnitza River
Monastir
London Papers Mock German Peace Offer
London editors ridicule the German truce bid as a sham after cruiser sieges and deportations. The Evening News mocks the Kaiser and chancellor for shifting blame onto the allies while voicing sharp sarcasm about peace terms.
Steamers Rush to Aid Sinking Ship off Nova Scotia
The British auxiliary schooner Grilse sent wireless distress signals from seven miles south of Liverpool Nova Scotia claiming sinking conditions. Steamers dispatched from Shelburne and other distant vessels answered the call and moved to assist.
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Halifax
N. S
Grilse
Liverpool
Shelburne
Fight On Until Peace Says Kaiser
Berlin reports Emperor William has issued a peace offer to the enemy and told generals to fight on until the offer is accepted or rejected. The Central News dispatch quotes the Kaiser saying victory inspires the offer but acceptance remains uncertain.
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Kaiser
London
Amsterdam
Berlin
William
Germany
French Victor at Verdun Promoted to High Command
General Niville, head of French forces at Verdun, named commander in chief of the armies of the north and northeast. Official notice calls it the first step in reorganizing the higher command. Also note fashion feature on winter apparel in color in next Sunday Post.
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Paris
Niville
Verdun
Sunday Post
Peace Move Seen As US Mediation In World War I
Berlin reports large Romanian captures as fronts in Carpathians and Moldova pause for winter. The article details President Wilson debating a US mediated peace, possible league of nations, and German terms including Belgian evacuation and restoration of northern France with limits.
Plant Juice Manpromotes stomach health in local interview
A traveling promoter touts Plant Juice as a remedy for stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. He cites improved appetite and digestion after two weeks of use and presents a testimonial from J. Lavoie of 236 Lexington Street. The dealer explains the product at Houghton & Dutton store.
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J. Lavoie
Lexington Street
Houghton & Dutton
Two U boats reported at Las Palmas Canaries port
A despatch from Las Palmas dated December 10 reports two German submarines entered and moored beside a German interned vessel in Las Palmas harbor. A Madrid despatch said the interned steamers were moved to the inner harbor and a Spanish cruiser guarded the port entrance to prevent submarine communication.
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Paris
Havas
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Madrid
Tarnow Safe Conduct Noted Yet by Foreign Office
London reports the foreign office continues talks with France over a safe conduct for Count Tarnowsky von Tarnow, newly named Austro-Hungarian ambassador to the United States, with no result announced but broad belief it will be granted.
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London
Foreign Office
France
Count Tarnowsky von Tarnow
United States
Colonel Corn Strikes Rich in Colorful Sunday Post Feature
A humorous color feature debuts in the Sun day Post titled Colonel Corn Has Money, promising a loud, funny reading experience for weekend readers.
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Colonel Corn
Next Sunday Post
A Pleasant Drink That Expels Poison From the System
A morning glass of water with a dose of Tetrasal aids liver and bowel action. Many people overlook drinking water before breakfast, which can cause waste buildup and related health issues. The mixture stimulates digestion, flushes the system, and may improve energy and mood. Distributed by E Fougera and Co in New York.
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E. Fougera & Co., Inc
Beekman Street
New York
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