German Leaders Move Into Peace Talks Proposals
Berlin reports that Germany Austria Turkey and Bulgaria plan to enter immediate peace negotiations. Chanceller Bethmann Hollweg says their proposals aim to establish lasting peace and have been transmitted to the Vatican. Representatives of nations protecting German interests were briefed and a note to hostile governments will be read in the Reichstag.
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Sayville
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Spain
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Constantinople
Sofia
Holy See
Women and Children Rescued From Sumner off Barnegat
New York dispatch reports all 233 passengers aboard the US Army transport Sumner were saved and landed at Barnegat. Lifeboats and coast guard cutters aided the rescue as the vessel ran aground off Barnegat in fog and light seas. Captain Webber said the women and children were being conveyed to New York for arrival today.
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Halliday Flees New Bedford After Fraud Charges
William A Halliday real estate promoter fled New Bedford after obtaining 24300 from the Philanthropic Burial Society of Fall River by alleged misrepresentation. He is in St Vincent's hospital under detective guard awaiting a hearing on assault with intent to kill his partner Francis Romero, bond set at 2000. Police say he resumed similar schemes in the city.
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William A. Halliday
St. Vincent’s Hospital
New Bedford
Philanthropic Burial Society
Fall River
Halliday
Francis Romero
Frank Wilder
Halliday Ap
British Consulate Involved As NY Teen Runaway Case Drags On
A 15 year old New York runaway, Zela Sprung, remains with Mrs. G W Hoffmaster amid contested custody. The girl's English mother appeals to the British consul and a court case is continued to tomorrow morning. The girl says she left home by choice and will not return to England.
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Zela Sprung
New York
G. W. Hoffmaster
New York City
Great Britain
Fred Reucco
Reucco
Reueco
Geduldig
Hoffmaster
Harry Spring
Hughes Avenue
Bronz
Rucker
Health Board to Meet This Evening
Health board members plan an evening meeting to discuss the role of the board and related matters. The agenda centers on board duties and procedures as officials gather to review responsibilities.
Stagg Paid for City Lamp Locations Map in Bridgeport
Democratic aldermen plan to demand an investigation after Joseph H. Stagg, lamps committee chairman, received 92.50 for a city lamp map. The large framed map shows 834 tungsten and 869 other lights with color pins. the bill was billed under Stagg and paid by the city.
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West Avenue
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German peace terms propose restored frontiers with Poland and Lithuania free kingdoms
Advices from Berlin report German peace proposals aim to restore the prewar status quo with Belgium and France largely back to occupied lines. Independent kingdoms for Poland and Lithuania would be created, while Balkan issues remain unsettled. Berlin hopes these terms spur a peace conference despite allies’ doubts.
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Berlin
Germany
Poland
Lithuania
Belgium
France
Balkan
President silent on peace overtures in German proposals
Washington reports that Germany and allies are ready to open peace talks. Secretary Tumulty would not comment until reception by entente powers is known. U S will transmit proposals to entente nations with no public remarks unless the terms warrant. Congressional discussion centers on the potential impact and timing of German offers.
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France
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Onge
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Germany
Tumulty
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Associated Press
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United Ee
Wilson
Lansing
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England
British and German Leaders Signal Peace Overtures
The British Foreign Office says it cannot discuss Germanys peace offer until terms arrive. Berlin reports Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg calls for peace talks with the Allied powers, while Emperor William informs troops of a tentative German peace proposal and urges continued fighting until acceptance is clear.
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London
Foreign Office Today
Associated Press
Bethmann Hollweg reports peace move to Reichstag
Berlin Dec 12 The Overseas News Agency reports Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg told the Reichstag Germany and its allies had proposed peace negotiations to hostile powers. He outlined wartime aims and praised central powers efforts as a potential turning point while noting Romanian entry and Somme actions.
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