Peace Offer Text Draws US Interest and Allied Response
The article outlines growing US and neutral reactions to German peace proposals as President Wilson weighs allied unity and a possible League of Nations. Secretary Lansing forwards the German note while neutrals promise support, and Briand rebukes Germany as France braces for intensified war actions next spring amid ongoing invasions of Belgium, Serbia, and parts of France.
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Stocks Sell Off Sharply After Strong Opening
New York December 14 the stock market sold off sharply after a strong opening as news arrived that Washington had received the full text of the German peace note. War shares fell two to seven points and other stable issues also weakened amid professional selling and light support.
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Peace Offer Dominates English Papers
German peace proposals dominate morning papers with editorials from The Times Daily News and Methodist Times weighing the offer. Debate centers on whether negotiations should proceed and how Allies must respond while Belgium and Serbia are safeguarded.
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French Chamber Verifies Confidence in Government Amid War Debate
Paris December 13 The Chamber of Deputies voted 314 to 165 to show confidence in the government after a long debate. The previous vote was 344 to 160 signaling growing dissatisfaction with the new ministry and wartime policy.
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Germans at Front Read Peace Note Sparks Joy Across Ranks
News from Berlin indicates the German peace note was read to reserves and resting troops with loud cheers. Announcements at front and in occupied territories sparked jubilation and praise for the emperor, tempered by doubt on entente acceptance and fears of renewed fighting if rejected.
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Germany Awaits Neutral Opinion on Peace Proposals
Copenhagen reports from Berlin note German anxiety rises as the world weighs the chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg speech. Japs doubt German peace terms, Dutch discuss the proposals, and Austria forms a new ministry after Koerber’s resignation and Stuerkh’s assassination.
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