Germany Proposes Peace Terms Including Belgium Restore and Poland Independent
Germany offers peace terms detailing full restoration of Belgium, German evacuation from northern France, independence for Poland and Lithuania, return of Bulgarian territory from the Second Balkan War, restitution of German colonies, and Austria’s gains near the Adriatic with Constantinople retained by Turkey.
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Belgium
Germany
France
Poland
Lithuania
Bulgaria
Africa
Austria
Italy
Adriatic Sea
Germany and Allies Offer Immediate Peace Negotiations
Berlin reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg states Germany and allies will enter peace talks at once. Proposals aim for lasting peace and are sent to American Spanish Swiss representatives and Vatican for transmission to Entente powers. Includes call for ceasefire and preservation of national evolution and liberty.
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Berlin
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Reichstag
Germany
Ailles
Vatican
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkey
Balkans
Enriquez Quits Santo Domingo Amid U S Forces Action
The Navy Department confirms the sailing of Dr. Enriquez, former Dominican Republic president, from Santo Domingo to Cuba. He was effectively expelled by the American administration after a bitter national contest and a months ago elected by an assembly.
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Washington
Navy Department
Dr. Enriquez
Dominican Republic
Santo Omingo
Cuba
Enriquez
Republic
U S Protest Over German Belgium Deportations
The United States publicly protested to Germany over Belgium civilians being deported for forced labor, calling the action a violation of humane principles and warning it could undermine relief efforts. Charge Grew read the note to the German Chancellor in Berlin, with no immediate German reply reported.
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Washington
Germany
State Department
Berlin
Grew
America
Spain
Holland
Vatican
United States
Belgium
England to Shift Shell Contracts to Canada in 1917
J. W. Plavelle head of the Imperial Munitions Board for Canada says U S shell contracts for Britain will largely expire within three to six months and not be renewed. Britain will still buy raw materials from the United States but not finished shells.
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England
Canada
Toronto
United States
J. W. Plavelle
Imperial Munitions Board For Canada
Flaville
Great Britain
Dominion
Rumanians, Russians Fight on Eastern Front Amid War Wrap
Rumania remains the focal point as Austro German pressure presses Rumanians east of Ploeşti while Russians push through the Trotus Valley threatening Kronstadt rail links. Rumanians report 112000 prisoners with 300000 casualties. Von Mackensen’s Ninth Army claims 10000 prisoners and seized guns and matériel. London voices pessimism on peace terms amid skeptical reception of Von Hollweg.
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AN Stull
Ploechti
Trotus
Kronstadt
Rumania
Berlin
Wallachia
Ninth Army
von Mackensen
London
von Hollweg
Wilson for Quick Food Inquiry Plans Grand Jury Probes
President Wilson endorsed a Department of Justice initiative examining the rise in living costs. Officials expect the inquiry to focus on food and coal speculation, freight car shortages, and methods to lower prices without prosecutions. Chicago hosts three separate investigations as the National Retail Grocers Association searches for ways to discipline speculators.
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Washington
Gene
Department of Justice
Wilson
Anderson
Boston
Congress
Chicago
National
Retail Grocers’ Association
Frank B. Connolly
San Francisco
Food embargo by four railways blocks West to Atlantic coast
Four major lines the Pennsylvania New York Central Erie and Wabash imposed embargoes on most food shipments from the West to the Atlantic coast with limited exceptions for perishables in transit or cold storage goods. The embargo aims to ease congestion as Western shippers lack ocean freighters. officials warn continued car shortages and terminal crowding. Federal probes into transportation costs may lead to grand jury action in Detroit.
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New York Central
Erie
Wabash S
New York
Wabash
Atlantic Coast
Pittsburgh
Marion
Ohio
Detroit
Buffalo
Europe
Washington
Resolution for easier constitution amendment
Washington report on a joint resolution by Representative Chandler New York proposing a method to amend the Constitution by majority in both houses and ratification by a majority of voters in a majority of the states. The measure seeks to streamline constitutional changes through a simple nationwide ratification process.
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Washington
Chandler
New York
Congress
States of the Union
Lloyd George Heads New British War Cabinet
London reports the formation of a five member government led by David Lloyd George with Earl Curzon as Lord President. The War Cabinet includes Arthur Henderson Lord Milner and Andrew Bonar Law with plans for daily sessions to direct wartime policy.
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London
David Lloyd George
Earl Curzon
House of Lords
Arthur Henderson
Lord Milner
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Asquith
War Cabinet
Mr. Henderson
War Council
Exchequer
Bonar Law
Council
Mr .Henderson
Scott for conscription chief of staff argues for universal service
Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff, urges universal military training and compulsory service. He says the current federalized militia has failed and calls on public opinion to back a duty based system like Germany, Japan, and France, where citizens train in peace for defense in war. He emphasizes equal sacrifice and that all men should be trained in youth.
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Washington
Hugh L. Scott
Baker
Scott
Germany
Japan
France
World War Era Markets and Diplomacy Highlights
World and nation dispatches summarize stock activity after peace proposals, with heavy trading in shares and bonds. Reports cite Allied resolve to crush German militarism, and geopolitical shifts in Paris London and Athens as nations reposition amid the crisis.
New Jersey in Briefs Highlights Church Plans and Local News
Bishop Matthews and Bishop Kindsman will lay the cornerstone at the P E Church of Our Merciful Saviors in Carney's Point on January 19. Montclair leads U S towns in inventions with 153 patents. Gloucester teachers enjoyed a shopping trip in Philadelphia. A Reading radiator accident caused Franklin Daubert's death. Mrs Beutinger is acquitted of murder in Newark. Gloucester County projects include a hatchery at Trenton costing 50000 and a new lake bridge clearance. Ocean City earmarks 30000 for sewer mains. a drive to issue licenses starts December 20.
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Matthews
New Jersey
Kindsman
Delaware
P. E. Church of Our Merciful Saviors
Carney’s Point
New Jersey Audubon Society
Boy Scout
Bureau of Parents
Washington
Montclair
United States
Franklin Daubert
Margaret
Beutinger
Newark
Christopher Beutinger
Gloucester County Teachers’ Association
Woodbury
Philadelphia
Ocean City
Joseph G. Champion
S. S. McAllister
R. W. Edwards
Walter
Gloucester
First Baptist Church
Pitman
Gloucester Baptist Church
Keith Cherry
Richwood M. BE
J. H. Porch
Aura
Lake Newton
Oaklyn
Collingswood
Thorofare
Red Bank
Gloucester County
Newton
Henry Leach
Sourland Mountains
Somerset
Hunterdon
William Manser
Trenton
Ocean City Sewer Company
Third Street
West Avenue
Corinthian Avenue
Fifth Streets
Lovett
Moor Vehicle Department
Atlantic City
Cape May Court House
Deptford Township
Blackwood Terrace
Park Avenue
Audubon
Connell
Mullica Hill
M. E
Town Hall
George F. Gallagher
St. Francis’ Beneficial Society
SS. ‘Peter and Paul's Church
Camden
South Jersey
New England
Schoen Chosen Speaker as New Jersey Assembly Meets
In Trenton at a Republican caucus Edward Schoen of Essex was named Speaker and A Dayton Oliphant of Mercer majority leader. Upton B. Jeffreys of Camden selected as clerk as plans for Governor-elect Edge's inauguration proceed. The Seven Sisters corporation law faces repeal proposals with advocates citing vagueness and uncertain scope.
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Trenton
Senate
Edward Schoen
Essex
House
A. Dayton Oliphant
Mercer
Upton
Jeffreys
Camden
Oliphant
Edge
Second Regiment
Taylor Opera House
Seven Sisters
Joint Legislative Committee
Wilson
New Jersey
Jersey
Frederick J. Faulks
Lindaburg
Faulks
Wood
Charles W. Barber
Woodbury
Regular Army
Fielder
Wilbur F. Sadler, Jr
Melcher
Warden Foils Rabbit Parties In Gloucester County
Warden and deputy used a ruse to arrest Angelo Musemence after posing as snapper hunters along Oldman’s Creek. Musemence was fined $20 plus costs for Sunday gambling during the season as rabbit parties were proposed at his home each Sunday.
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John H. Avis
Charles Spate
Angelo Musemence
Gloucester County
Musemence
Oldman’s Creek
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