Entente Pressed to Hear German Peace Terms
Washington dispatch from December 14 reports cautious optimism in the United States over Germany's peace proposal. Officials note potential for a conference if Britain and France accept some terms, while Vatican influence and entente reactions shape the path, with President Wilson weighing how far to push.
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Washington
Germany
London
Great Britain
Paris
Petrograd
Wilson
Flemin
Vatican
Senate
United States
Negro in Omaha Arrest Identified in Kennedy Attack
In Omaha on December 13, authorities identified James White as the man who last Saturday night fractured the skulls of Mr. and Mrs. John Kennedy and attacked the younger Mrs. Kennedy. The couple’s children, aged 12 and 16, also identified him. Police say White pledged a watch for a board bill. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy remain in critical condition at a Council Bluffs hospital.
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Kennedy
Council Bluffs Hospital
Steaner Carrying Contraband Cited in Sinking Claim
Washington reports Germany answered the U S inquiry into the sinking of the American steamer Lanu ony by a German submarine near Cu Vincent on October 28. Berlin says the sinking was justified under submarine warfare rules, citing contraband and a Norwegian convoy.
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Germany
Cu Vincent
Oats de Mt
German losses near four million mark
London date reports the German official Heats statement showing November casualties total 166,176 officers and men. Since the war began German killed wounded and missing reach 3,921,869, excluding naval and colonial services.
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London
Sys
Hrthicd
New Iowa mark on crop values record total
Iowa Weather and Crop Service reports 1916 staple crops worth 597,165,673 dollars, a gain of 188,808,770 from last year and 56 percent above the 10 year average. Prices drove the rise despite a smaller total yield, with corn, wheat, oats, and barley all reflecting higher values.
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Dew Moines
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
George McHappel
Crop Bureau
Iowa
Strike for Eight Hour Day Grips New York Garment Trade
New York December 13. An eight hour day strike began among clothing workers, potentially affecting over 60,000 jobs. The walkout may spread to Newark and possibly Philadelphia, led by Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America for cutters, coat workers, dressmakers and pants makers. The demand includes a wage increase of $2 weekly and orderly conduct amid the protest. Ninety percent of addressed workers are union members.
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Newark
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Philadelphia
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Archduke Stephen Named Regent of Poland
Warsaw reports Archduke Charles Stephen of Austria chosen as regent of Poland with a view toward eventual coronation as king. The decision was announced from London on December 13.
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Poland
Warsaw
London
Charles Stephen
Austria
Peace move upsets Jap stock market
Tokio on December 13 saw Germany and her allies propose peace, triggering a violent stock market slump that forced the exchange to close temporarily by the directors.
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Tokio
Germany
Villa plots to loot border towns in U S study
A letter from a Chihuahua City businessman quoted Francisco Villa plans to split his forces into 26 groups and place them along the border and interior of the United States to loot and burn property on his order, forwarded to Washington from Pos Tex dated December 13.
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Francisco Villa
Chihuahua City
United States
Washington
Attack on Wilson for Appeal Ties Belgium Deporations Debate
Kovlnische Volkuseitung, from Amsterdam via London, prints a sharp attack on President Wilson over his representations to Germany about Meiglin deportations. It questions his right to moral leadership and condemns the perceived inconsistency in his stance.
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Sterdam
London
Kovlnische Volkuseitung
Wilson Iin
Germany
United States
Examined Fragments From Local Note Do Not Read Clear
A damaged OCR fragment discusses an area near B37 with references to fallen objects or debris. Details are unclear due to garbled characters and incomplete phrases. No definite names, dates, or locations can be confirmed from the text.
Reichstag Adjourns as Germany Opens Peace Talks
The Reichstag adjourns leaving Germany free to conduct peace negotiations. Von Bethmann Hollweg signaled willingness for peace though no concrete proposals were disclosed. Stimmen from Die Post Germania and other outlets praised the step while warning opponents and stressing global responsibility.
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Die Post
England
Germany
Germania
Ita
Belgium Bulldozed Says London Paper
The Daily Telegraph reports an unimpeachable source saying Central powers offered peace to Belgium. It states the Helelong are invited to demand immediate peace with restoration of independence and financial aid for economic rehabilitation. Relivo warned that Belgium’s existence monuments and towns are at risk if terms fail.
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London
Teleraph Today
Delerum
Itn
License system eyed for all Alaskan fishing branches
Washington Dec 12 the House today began consideration of a plan to bring all branches of the Alaskan fishing industry under a single licence system and to require labeling of its prepared and manufactured products. No new licenses would be needed for teens and only a few products are fixed at present.
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Washington
Country produces nearly 5,000, 000 worth of natural waters
An article notes that the country yields close to five million dollars in natural mineral waters production. It highlights the scale of extraction and economic impact on local industry and trade.
Riot in Hamburg Reported by Express
London reports The Express claims a severe Hamburg riot occurred December 1 5 and 8 with over 20000 participants and up to 1000 casualties. It says local troops failed to quell the unrest and a special train from Berlin was sent with troops. No other source confirms the tale.
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the Express
Hamburg
Berlin
Canadian Torpedo Boat Grilse Lost With All Hands
The Canadian torpedo boat Grilse, commanded by Lieut. W. Wingate, is feared lost at sea with all hands. Stadacona failed to find the craft after searching from Shelbourne. Grilse left Halifax December 11 for Bermuda and sent multiple wireless updates before reporting status deteriorating and sinking on December 13.
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W. Wingate
Naval Service
Stadacona
Shelbourne
Halifax
Hermuda
Indian heirs safeguarded by Florence Etheridge
Mixx Florence Etheridge of the Indian bureau acts as guardian of Indian heirs property. Her keen oversight discourages unscrupulous pretenders and protects heirs. She specializes in wills and is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and before the U S Supreme Court.
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Indian Bureau
Sam
District of Columbia
U. S Supreme Court
Nivelle made successor to heroic Papa Joffre
Paris reports a new French cabinet led by Aristide Briand with Alexander Hibot as finance minister and Hubert Lyautey as war minister. General Nivelle is named successor to Joffre as commander in chief on the Western front, receiving wide press attention as a war revelation.
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Heroic
Papa” Joffre
Paris
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Aristide Briand
Alexander Hibot
Hubert L. Yantey
Marine
Lacaye
Fabrication Nationale
Albert Thomas
Paul Poinleve
Council For
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Hubert Lyautey
General Nivelle
Joffre
Western Front
Deusumont
Vaux
Verdan Front
Jules Camden
Post & Venom
Lu Fournet
Gaucher
Russo Romanian Front Updates In December Fighting
Reports from Petrograd say Russian troops captured Teuton trenches south of Aquenalia near the Trotus valley in Romania and repulsed counterattacks. Romanian forces advanced along the Mizil Duseu high road, seizing several villages before retreating under counter pressure. In Macedonia near Monastir, Bulgarian counterattacks against Italian lines failed. In the Gyergye mountains, Russian efforts were repulsed and German reports claim over 4,000 prisoners taken as Romanians retreat toward Wallachia.
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Sumner crew to abandon transport near New Jersey coast
New York December 14 The crew of the U S transport Sumner prepared to abandon the stricken vessel after a night of heavy listing to the starboard. The Benbow cutter and a wrecking outfit worked four hours to pull the ship free at high water but the Sumner remained stranded off Barnegat. A salvage crew arrived and further efforts were expected today as rescue teams faced a wrecked ship and shifting seas.
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Benben
Greeks Fight With French Near Saloniki
Fighting reported between Greek regular troops and French forces north of Caterina about 60 miles southwest of Saloniki Greeks estimated at 5 000 men. Entente diplomats preparing for departures as Athens expresses regret over an attack on British and French marines.
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Reuter
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Allies Lose 192 Warships in War Up to Dec
Berlin reports Entente fleet losses totaling 192 warships including torpedo boats submarines and 744600 tons. The Urithid navy accounts for 133 ships and torpedo boats totaling 663200 tons.
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Gregory to Remain in Wilson Cabinet
Washington officials say Attorney General Gregory plans to resign at some point, ensuring the entire Wilson cabinet stays in place at least through March 4. The announcement clarifies no immediate departures from President Wilson's administration.
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Wilson
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Leist
Miners Reported Dead After Gas in New Mexico Camp
Silver City supports word that several miners suffocated at Pinos Altos mining camp near town when they drifted into a gas pocket in a mine. Doctors and automobiles were rushed from here to the scene for emergency aid.
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N. M
Pinos Aliow
Nh Wu
More Gold Arrives From Canada For New York Debt
A parcel of gold valued at $9,000,000 arrives from Canada and is signed to J. I Morgan & Co for depository at the annay office. English woods worth $15,000,009 are noted yet details are unclear. A university task force proposes women join medical classes.
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Canada
J. I Morgan & Co
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Woods
Peace Move Rumors Stir Entente Allies Debate
London reports two to three weeks may pass before a joint Allied response to central powers peace proposals. Officials weigh risks of armistice and potential German concessions while Prime Minister and Parliament consider terms, with Wilson possible mediation and Emperor William rumored to pursue parliamentary government.
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Exacto
Dirithth
House of Commons
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Germany
Wilson
Brveh
Entente
Weyl
Teutine Allio
Dinner Honoring Cabinet At White House
President Wilson hosts a formal White House dinner in Washington to honor his cabinet and a group of government officials and personal friends. The guest list includes high ranking officials and ambassadors with guests from New York and other places.
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Trent Door Wilken
White House
Mire
Maraball
Coal
Mia
Nevada election results show Wilgon lead with large plurality
In Nevada the candidate Wilgon led with 5 649 votes while Trene trailed as a distant second. A 601 percent plurality was recorded by the president Williem according to the state secretary's official canvass completed last night.
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Williem
Nevada
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