President Opens German Note Talks as Cabinet Deliberates
The President and Secretary Lansing discussed German Austrian and Turkish notes delaying transmission due to translation differences. Cabinet meeting exceeded three hours as officials study central powers’ intent while awaiting Entente reaction and Lloyd George speech.
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Entente
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Turkey
Austria
United States
Charge Grew
Berlin
Penfield
Vienna
State Department
Britain for Peace A British MSP Notes German Proposals
London reports Arthur Henderson on German peace proposals at a Steel Smelters Association dinner. He says Britain knows nothing of the text and warns Germany will likely avoid magnanimity. Any peace must be just and lasting with guarantees and full reparation for Belgium, France, Serbia and Poland. He cites 1914 as a cautionary date.
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London
Steel Smelters’ Association
Arthur Henderson
British War Council Without Portfolio
Germany
Henderson
France
Belgium
Serbia
Poland
Kaiser Talks to Troops Claims Complete Victory and Peace Proposals
German Emperor addressed Alsace troops claiming to be “complete victors” and offered peace talks. He praised the army’s western steadfastness, criticized the eastern foe, and cited Hindenburg’s plans, calling the Romanian campaign an irony of fate and noting English war costs. The crown prince and General von Suenedell accompanied him.
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London
Alsace
Cologne
Reuter
Amsterdam
von Suenedell
von Hindenburg
Lloyd George Improving but No Visitors
London dispatch reports British Prime Minister David Lloyd George is improving but not receiving visitors. The Imperial General Staff chief visited this afternoon to transact urgent business.
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London
David Lloyd George
Imperial General Staff
False peace moves threaten further aggression
The speaker warns that if her overtures are mere pretence an armistice would give time for fresh aggression. He urges the people to stay firm and resist her proposals despite any temptation for a breathing space.
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Filene
Teutonic Peace Note Translation Promises Immediate Talks
The note from France translated by Washington asserts four allied powers aim to enter negotiations for peace, seeking to defend their existence and development while stopping bloodshed. It states Germany and allies remain capable of further victories but ready to negotiate to establish a permanent peace and responsibility if fighting continues.
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Washington
Europe
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Balkans
Major Redmond Pleads for Change in Ireland
In the House of Commons report stage on the vote of credit Major William Redmond urges settlement between north and south Ireland engaging British support. Andrew Bonar Law credits a nationalist official for siding with empire and notes Irish willingness to share risks could sway UK sentiment.
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London
House of Commons
William Redmond
East Claire
Ireland
Ulster
Redmond
England
Andrew Bonar Law
Major Redmond
United Kingdom
Bonar Law
Bryan Sends British Premier Peace Note
William J. Bryan, traveling to Miami, says he sent a message to the British premier urging negotiations to end the war. He argues no dispute must be settled by force and that peace can be guaranteed by peaceful means, warning against responsibility for continued horrors.
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Bryan
Jacksonville
Fla
William J. Bryan
Miami
Allies Grant Safe Conduct to Tarnowski
London reports the entente powers have decided to grant safe conduct to Count Tarnowski recently appointed Austro-Hungarian ambassador to the United States. The foreign office announced the decision in consideration of representations by the American government. American ambassador Walter H. Page has been notified.
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London
Entente
Count Tarnowski
United States
Foreign Office
Walter H. Page
Sinking of Three Steamers Reported by Lloyds Agency
Lloyds Shipping Agency reports the Norwegian Kaupanger, 3554 tons gross, sunk after last seen at Bordeaux in November en route to Cardiff. The Leca, 1911 tons gross and formerly the Enos, was last seen arriving in London from Lisbon on November 9 and sailing again on November 23. The Glencoe, 2560 tons, believed sunk, was last listed on the Clyde November 26.
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Lloyds Shipping Agency
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Leca
Enos
Glencoe
Bordeaux
Cardiff
Lisbon
Clyde
War News In Brief From The Fronts
Intermittent artillery duels persist along the front with notable activity near Lake Doiran. A French shelling dispersed an enemy column north of Monastir. Russians retreat in Romania and burn villages as Buzeu falls to German and Romanian forces advances. Verdun sees French attempts to retake Hill 304 trenches amid Meuse clashes. British seize positions on the River Tigris near Kut El Amara. Russo Romanian forces in Dobruja retreat under Teutonic pursuit. Official reports from Paris Berlin London.
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Monastir
Paris
Romania
Buzeu
Berlin
Verdun
The
Meuse
River Tigris
Kut-El-Amara
Lon
French Take 7500 Germans at Verdun
Paris reports a major Verdun breakthrough after days of artillery prep. French forces north of Douaumont captured Vacherauville Lovemont Chambrettes Hardaumont Bezon Vaux and numerous trenches. Seven thousand five hundred prisoners 200 officers taken.
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Douaumont
Meuse
Woevre
Vacherauville
Lovemont
Chambrettes
Hardaumont
Bezon-Vaux
Tigris
Kut-El-Amara
Rumania
Berlin
Luzen
Dobrudja
Receiver seeks guidance on 5 percent Connecticut River dividend
James H. Hustis acting as temporary receiver for the Boston and Maine and Connecticut River railroads filed in U S District Court for instructions on paying a 5 percent dividend due January 1 on outstanding Connecticut River railroad stock.
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James H. Hustis
Boston & Maine
Connecticut River
United States District Court
Boston School Committee Contenders Address Rallies
Candidates in Boston spoke at city rallies about education policy. Dr. Herbert J. Keenan urged universal compulsory military education with health exemptions, while Henry Abrahams promised to bring teachers’ expertise to the school committee. Mrs. FitzGerald defended Abrahams’ public service record and support from women voters. Corcoran questioned labor influence behind Abrahams’ backing.
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Boston
Herbert J. Keenan
South
Henry Abrahams
Susan W. FitzGerald
School Voters’ League
Civic Federation of Women’s Clubs
New England
Corcoran
Joseph Lee
Abrahams
Women Voters’ League
George W. Coleman
Abrahams Candidacy Questioned By School Leaders And Supporters
Michael H. Corcoran challenged Public School Association and Joseph Lee over Abrahams candidacy linking Back Bay alliance aims to gain a third vote to dismiss dissenting public servants. Judge Sullivan advocated smaller classes to boost individual pupil development and proposed trimming grammar grades. Abrahams urged teacher recognition and strong democracy through schools, while Keenan called for complete education enabling work and citizenship.
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Michael H. Corcoran
Public School Association
Joseph Lee
Abrahams
Mr. Abrahams
Lee
Back Bay
Michael H. Sullivan
Roxbury High School
Keenan
Edu
Berlin Papers Urge Peace on the Allies
The Tageblatt in Berlin reports mixed reactions abroad to the central powers peace proposal. It questions Lloyd George's statesmanship and warns against premature peace while noting growing freedom sentiments. The Kreuz Zeitung hints entente leaders may accept peace given war weariness.
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Sayville
The
Tageblatt
Lloyd George
Kreuz Zeitung
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