German Demands Russia Territory and Wheat Control
Washington reports German terms for Russia demand free German goods access and control of the wheat market for fifteen years with no territorial concessions. Lenin’s followers are dismayed by German offers while Bolsheviks push for an armistice. Moscow fights rage as Cossacks mobilize and fears of famine rise.
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Plan Quiz for Baker Investigation to Silence Rumors
The Senate Military Affairs Committee ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the national military situation and war department progress in organizing training and equipping the new army. It will call Secretary Baker and other officials, aim to purge false rumors, and speed up lagging departments in a closed-door session.
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Germany and Russia Consider Separate Peace Plan
Copenhagen reports the German news agency states demobilization of Russian forces has begun and peace talks restricted to the Russian front have been authorized.
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Rumania Signs Armistice Halting Hostilities
Jassy December 12 official announcement of an armistice signed to suspend all fighting until further notice.
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Rumania
U S Crop Figures Put 1917 Farm Output at Over 21 Billion
Final 1917 production estimates from the agriculture department show a total farm value unofficially at 21.0 billion dollars. Major crops include corn 3.159 billion bushels, winter wheat 418 million, oats 1.587 billion, cotton down by over a million bales, and state production totals listed from Virginia to California.
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British Minister Talks Peace Move and War Resolve
Churchill warns of danger from pro peace voices as Asquith defends the war aims and the empire. Balfour reports Germany sent a September peace offer via neutral channel and Britain would discuss with allies if Berlin responds.
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London
Supreme Court Upholds Open Shop Rights in WV Cases
Washington reports the Supreme Court affirmed open shop rights for Hitchman Coal and Eagle Glass, allowing plants to operate without unions and restraining union officials. The ruling supports employers against conspiracies and rejects lower court findings that unions were illegal under Sherman Act. Katharine Stinson completes a nonstop flight from San Diego to San Francisco, first to fly over Tehachapi mountains, in 7 hours 8 minutes.
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American Foderation of Labor
San Francisco
Katherine Stinson
San Diego
Tehachap Mountains
British envoy says will aid Russia after stable government
In Petrograd Sir George Buchanan told Russian journalists Britain would aid a stable Russian government and would discuss war aims and peace terms once such a government is established. He denied coercion or punitive action and pledged to stand by Russia in this critical hour.
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Times
McAdoo Blames German Interests for Liberty Bond Sales
Secretary McAdoo told Liberty loan committee representatives that forced sales by German interests drove Liberty bond prices below par. He warned that Kaiser agents may influence some buyers and urged prosecuting those selling bonds to aid the war effort, while hoping no new taxes are needed for six months.
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Cavalry Division Formed at El Paso in 1917
Washington reports a regular cavalry division, about 11,000 men, being formed at El Paso, the first since Civil War days. It is for potential overseas contingencies, not yet tied to the Mexican border patrol. Pershing reportedly favors creating three to five cavalry divisions for future operations.
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Pershing
Cox Appeals to President for Coal Control in Ohio
Ohio Governor Cox urges President Wilson to grant authority for the Ohio fuel administration to seize coal in transit for domestic use. He cites lack of response from Dr. Harry Garfield and warns that without relief the public will lose confidence in the government.
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Columbus
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Michigan
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Panama Declares War on Austria
Panama declared war on Austria and, with Canal Zone authorities, began interning Austrians. The zone is cleared of Germans and Austrians under President Wilson's order.
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Austria
Canal Zone
Wilson
Martial law to govern Jerusalem under British occupation
London reports Jerusalem will be treated under martial law until a general peace is reached. General Allenby will appoint a military governor and the Betish flag will fly over the city while French and Tyuan flags replace national property. The official entry by Allenby occurred today and a thanksgiving service is planned at St Pauls Cathedral.
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House panel backs prohibition amendment as debate set
Washington reports the house judiciary committee approved a joint resolution for a nationwide prohibition by constitutional amendment by 15 to 5 and gained unanimous consent to start debate next Monday. The committee also voted to report the Susan B Anthony nationwide woman suffrage amendment without recommendation.
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