Germany States Peace Terms To President Wilson
Germany signals willingness to grant peace terms via Ambassador Gerard. Proposals modify Belgian indemnity and Poland Lithuania status. evacuation of French and Russian territories discussed. England and France ready to answer Teutonic peace proposals. Russia and Swiss notes relay reactions. German delegates reportedly preparing for a peace conference at The Hague.
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Berlin
Gerard
Ogee Wilson
Germany
Washington, D. C
White House
Ite House
Lansing
Poland
Lithuania
Belgium
Russia
East Prussia
Roumania
Serbia
Montenegro
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Africa
Kiau Cha
Pacific Islands
London
England
France
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Wilson
Reuter
Petrograd
Hague
Exchange Tograph Company
Geman
the Hague
Ores Piegnef
Ger
Local and Personal Holiday Visitors in Fredericksburg
Miss Harris from Austin visits sister Miss Lillian Harris as others travel for holidays. Numerous residents plan visits to Comfort Yoakum Victoria Port Lavaca Refugio and San Antonio. Local social rounds include dances visits with family, teaching assignments, and hunting trips across nearby towns.
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Harris
University At Austin
Lillian Harris
Marguerite Arlitt
Yoakum
Olga — Hirsch
Rora Buredorf
Irma Heyland
Willie Petermann
Reuben Cameron
Joe Ploeger
Hl. Heyland
Louis Doebbier
Armand Gastinger
Bear Creek
Fredericksburg
A. Seiler
Victoria
H. Vogt
Max Wahrmund
Richard Ludwig Jr
Ludwig
New Braunfels
Alfréd Cameron
Aug. Cameron
Alfred Ochs
San Anno
Ksburg
Huchy
New Year’s Hope For Peace And Prosperity 1917
An editorial reflecting on the passing of 1916 with hopes for peace and prosperity in 1917. It notes mixed memories, wartime hardship, and the desire for kindness and good will toward all, wishing readers and the world a bright and prosperous New Year.
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Sian
Club Entertains Little Folks at Fredericksburg Turn Verein
On Thursday night the Fredericksburg Social Turn Verein hosted a Christmas tree with ornaments cake and candy for young attendees. After dancing for about an hour the town youngsters continued dancing into a late hour, a yearly event the club holds with much joviality.
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Fredericksburg
Verein
Four Fredericksburg Boys Take Trip to San Antonio
Four Fredericksburg youths Emil Blanchard James Moritz James Lott and Lawrence Fritz left Thursday noon by bicycle for a trip to San Antonio and back. Their car carried home made wurst bread and supplies for possible punctures. They planned a day or so in San Antonio visiting relatives and friends and expect to return home later today.
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Laura Arhelger
Menards High School
Fredericksburg
Iker
Irene
Bessie Robinson
Ollie Cook
Philipp Cook
Cherokee
J. P. Moore
Don Caines
Kendrick
Beulah
Buena McGuire
Murrah Laudermilk
Charlie Nabers
W. Z.bates
Harry Zenner
San Antoniio
Zenner
Joe H. Roberts
Galveston
Ad. Gold
Mattie Lambert
San Antonio
Zinsmeyer
Albert Eckhardt
Johnson City
Selma Mekert
Seguin
Eckert
Annie Frey
Gold
Miss Pay
Masonis
J. D. Payge
Hy. Probst
Stella
Maggie Henderson
Llano
J. J.lewis
Temple D. Smith
Emil Blanchard
James Moritz
James Lott
Lawrence Fritz
Roads Being R A Substantial County Road Improvements
A crew with a cement mixer works on the San Antonio road near Hahn place to greatly improve the route. County road hands start on Main Street in front of the courthouse, using a scarifier and large roller to place the street in first class condition. The improvements are a gratifying step toward the county’s general welfare.
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San Antonio
Hahn Place
Court House
Insist On Troop Withdrawal In Mexican Negotiations
Washington December 28 General Carranza’s reply to the request to sign or repudiate the pending protocol is expected with modifications but not yet disclosed The door remains open for further talks American hopes for a formal reply last Tuesday Carranza’s insistence on unconditional troop withdrawal is anticipated as a condition for continuing negotiations Arredondo denied reports of recall saying it would not be his withdrawal from the post and if summoned it would be by the government.
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Washington, D. C
Carranza
Lane
Cabrera
Mexican Commission
Abrera
New York
United States
Mexico
Joint Commission
Eliseo Arredondo
Biis
Henry P. Fletcher
Mexico City
Commission
Arredondo
Value of Texas Cotton Greatest Ever, Says Union Leader
Texas cotton industry reaches new height as Henry N. Pope reports that 95 percent of the crop is ginned. Lint and seed together value the harvest at about 375 million dollars, with 3.5 million bales produced. Lint around 300 million, seed 75 million, average prices high since the Civil War.
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Ort Worth
Tex
Dee
Texas
Texas Farmers’ Union
Henry N. Pope
Maryland Vessel Possibly Lost Is Searched By Coast Guard
Dec 28 Nantucket mass reports the steamer Maryland probably lost after a wireless distress. Coast Guard cutters and search efforts were launched following the vessel s call for help. Readers are asked to bring green hides to F H Petermann for payment.
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Nantucket
Mass
Maryland
Herohie
Coast~ Guard
Ee Mary
Accidents in City Leave Hack Passengers Bruised
Two city accidents occurred last Saturday evening. A car struck a hack, throwing a lady and a gentleman from the hack with minor injuries. The driver was arrested by Constable John McDougall and paid a fine for reckless driving. A second crash involved a hack and a single buggy, breaking a front wheel and shafts but injuring no one.
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John McDougall
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F. H. Petermann
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