Entente views on German peace note outlined in Washington
Ambassadors from the entente here expect Germany's peace proposal to be examined before rejection and anticipate a request for terms. President Wilson awaits the German note before forwarding it to allied ministers and legations. Officials consider whether Wilson will accompany the transmission with a peace-offer expression and seek input from Lloyd George and entente leaders. Despite calls for peace talks, entente diplomats here favor continuing the war until a fuller settlement can be reached.
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Lloyd-George
Wilson
Lloyd
Lansing
Austria
Bulgaria
Turkey
Neu‘rale
Wilson to Get One West Virginia Vote
Complete returns show that President Wilson will receive one electoral vote from West Virginia, with Hughes carrying the state by a small plurality. Republican elector Col B A Bool was defeated, Orlando Depue winning more votes. Woman suffrage and prohibition measures failed by large margins. total votes cast across 141 counties totaled $3,540 ballots.
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Charleston
W. Va
Charles E. Hughes
Wilson
Col
B. A. Bool
J. W. Dawson
Orlando Depue
Iowa Artillerymen Readied for Return Home Saturday
From Washington comes word that Batteries B and will be mustered out at Davenport and Battery A at Clinton. Adjutant General and Col. E. F. B. Lucas will wave for tonight to prepare for the return of the Iowa artillerymen from the border. They are expected to reach home Saturday.
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Dee Moines
Washington
Davenport
Clinton
EF. EB. Lucas
Iowa
Canada backs vigorous war effort in peace proposal stance
Ottawa reports Sir George Foster’s message to Lloyd George showing Canada stands with the empire for a vigorous prosecution of the war until complete victory. The note reinforces unity in response to the German peace proposal amid ongoing hostilities.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
George Foster
Dominion
Lloyd George
Atanda
Empire
German Peace Note Triggers Joy Among Troops
German soldiers cheer when word of a peace note spreads from the Western front to reserves and frontline troops. Bulletin announcements ignite spontaneous shouts of joy mixed with doubt about Entente acceptance. Civilians in occupied areas show keen interest, praising the emperor for his initiative.
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Dee
Ovia Bertin
London
Winter hardships loom as British troops man frozen front
From Paris via London report on western front describes December sun turning to snow and frost. British troops endure mud and cold while supplying five hot meals daily and better billets. German trenches are shallow and flooded with limited clothing and rations. Prisoners report longer front line stays, inadequate coats, and supply issues contrasted with Entente improvements.
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France
London
Associated Press
No Man's Land
Somme
Peace Talk Stirs Japan After German Proposal
Tokio reacts to New York reports of a German peace proposal with shock and a stock market panic. Shipping stocks plunged and exchanges closed until December 16. Japanese officials say they do not take the proposals seriously, believing the Entente would fight to maintain prewar positions.
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Tokio
New York
Germany
Stock Exchange
Foreign Office
Hank
Japan
Ote
Next Gebs eion Season Delayed to January In Amsterdam
The Merlin Tagebiatt reports the telehniad season will begin around mid January with broadcast from Amsterdam via London. Important events require an earlier cadence and conference.
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London
Lee
Merlin Tagebiatt
Textile Factories Use More Material in December Data
Washington reports November cotton production at 684,082 running bales versus 614,748 a year ago. Four month totals reach 2,227,375 bales, up from 1,978,635. On hand in consuming establishments 2,191,799 bales, vs 1,613,641 a year ago. Public storage and compresses hold 4,008,926 bales, down from 4,081,039. Spindle activity 32,753,927, up from 31,488,723. Imports 13,169 bales equivalents. four months 36,424. Exports 759,550 bales. four months 2,515,295, vs prior year.
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Washington
Census Bureau Today
French Ministry Faces Storm in Debates Over Briand Policy
Paris reports show discontent with the new Briand administration as the chamber weighs his decree to ban alcohol sales and faces a hostile senate. Critics like Clemenceau demand accountability while Briand seeks to prove decisive leadership amid tumult and opposition.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Kriand
the Figaro
Alfred Capus
Briand
Georges Clemenceau
Henri Herenger
Adrien Gaudin de Villaine
Senate
France Adopts Strict Dry Laws Nationwide Prohibition
Paris reports Premier Hiiand announces total ban on consumption of whiskies brandies and liquors across France to be enforced via decrees during wartime national defense. Alcohol includes absinthe and spirits but not wine or beer. Deputies applaud as question of army and country salvation is linked to prohibition.
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Paris
France
Official Today
Premier Hiiand
Chamber of Deputies
Mayer
South Dakota Championship Claim by Noted Farmer
Bridgewater B D Dee Nico laus Asmus Dietrich Scharffenberg, prominent Union township farmer, claims the South Dakota title for length of number, his name written in full requiring 14 letters.
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Bridgewater
D. Dee
Nicolaus Asmus Dietrich Scharffenberg
Union Township
South Dakota
Peace proposals delivered to Italy from central powers
Paria dispatch reports that the central powers have presented peace proposals to the Italian government. No definite indications were given about conditions for starting peace negotiations.
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Paria
Burleson Consecrated Bishop for South Dakota Mission
In New York the Rev. Hugh Latimer Burleson was consecrated bishop of the Protestant Episcopal mission district of South Dakota at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine. Presiding bishop Daniel S. Tuttle and bishops Samuel T. Tad?le and David HM Greer officiated. sermon by the Rt. Rev. Arthur S. Lloyd. The note mentions unaffiliated lines about bowling greens and wounds.
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New York
Hugh Latimer Burleson
Q Pal
South Dakota
John the Divine
Daniel &. Tuttle
Molecapal Church
Hishops
Samuel i Bdle
Minnesotd
David HM. Greer
Arthur S Lioyd
Board of Missiona
U S Submarine H-5 Grounds in Humboldt Bay Fog
United States submarine H-5 with 22 crew members went ashore in fog at Humboldt Bay California. Divers, tugs, and a life saving crew attempted rescue while the ship Cheyenne stood by. Wreckage washed ashore as the submarine pitched in heavy surf and air was pumped to the crew through hatches.
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Wureka
Cal
Dev
United States
H. H. Loguseh
Humboldt Bay
Cheyenne
Mare Island Navy Yard
Bremerton, Wash
Relief
Pass resolution for Ford inquiry resolution for ford inquiry
The Borland resolution ordering the federal trade commission to probe the high cost of living including US producing capacity and possible antitrust violations was favorably reported today by the House judiciary committee.
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Washington
de. W
Borland
Federal Trade Commission
United States
House Judiciary Committee
German Workers to Be Enrolled February 1
Berlin announces that workers in various trades will not be drawn into government service or called under the new home army law until February to allow time for organizing the nations service, transportation, and material arrangements. General Groener stated the delay to the Berlin chamber of trades.
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Berlin
London
Home Army
Magistrate Corrigan Wins Defamation Suit Against Publishers
New York December 14 a jury awarded Police Magistrate Joseph K F Corrigan five thousand dollars in a suit against the Kitte Merrill company of Indianapolis publishers of Gods Man by George Hrongon Howard alleging defamation The magistrate claimed the novel contained a character intended to represent him and damaged his reputation He sued for two hundred thousand dollars in damages
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Joseph KF. Corrigan
Tiesult
Kitte - Merrill Company
Indianapolis
Ind
George Hrongon Howard
God's Man
Corrigan
Senator proposes veto power to cut pork in appropriations
Washington D C Doe 14 notes Senator Julien introduces an amendment to allow the president to veto pork barrel items in appropriation measures. The move aims to empower the executive to trim wasteful spending within MOUs and funding.
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Washington, D. C
Doe
Julien
William C Nixon in Critical Condition After Accident
William C Nixon, president of the St. Louis and Bon Vene dance pass road, is critically ill or worse after an incident. Details from the hospital and official statements are unclear. Local authorities investigate his condition and treatment.
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Bi Lain
Doe
William C. Nixon
St. Louis & Bon Vennesace
Literacy bill on literacy test for white entry passes Senate
Washington reports the immigration bill with a literacy test for admission of whites passes the Senate 61 to ? It includes an anarchist destruction clause and allows entry for those who advocate or teach destruction in war or revolution. President Wilson likely to veto again. overriding vote would need two thirds in each chamber.
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Washington, I
Senate
Hardwick
Brandegee
Colt
Dupont
Hasting
Martine
Phelan
Reed
Smith
South Carolina
Judge
Wilson
ADL
House
Sds
Island residents seek American citizenship
At a meeting in St Thomas the group adopted a resolution urging immediate transfer of sovereignty to the federation and for native preference in government roles, while Ie island seeks to be governed like Porto Klee. A delegation may go to Washington to press the move toward federation.
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St. Thomas
Doeld
Waallington
Uda Oemolunion
Students raise funds for Amoiia and Amin education
A garbled notice reports students raising $5,000 for Amoiia Dee Meely and Amin. It mentions a $41,000 relief and a donor effort reaching 6000 in a county or Iowa context, tied to educational support. The text is fragmented but centers on education funding and a notable donation.
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Amoiia
Dee
Meely
Amin Studenin
Toch Raed
Iowa
Prohibition Bill Up to House in Congress
Washington reports a proposed prohibition amendment ordered favorably to the House by the judiciary committee by 123 to 7. The universal suffrage amendment was reported without recommendation amid close votes. The prohibition text forbids sale and importation of intoxicating liquors and grants states power to enforce.
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Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Baker
Webb
Gard
Ohio
Carlin
Virginia
Representative Walsh
Massachusetts
Representative Mons
West Virginia
Asien Wear
United States
Misleading Belgian Deportation Claims Spark U.S. Debate
Washington reports Germany disputes American assertions on Belgian deportations. The German reply alleges Washington lacks precise information on the intended targets and purposes of the actions, amid tensions over social upheaval and policy aims.
Marriage of Det. bie b M Dirrim and Mabel Clare McMul len
In Council Bluffs Iowa Det. bie b M Dirrim and Mabel Clare McMul len of Villiect Ta were married by Rev. Mir Evans at Vint Presbyterian Church. They left for the Macitic coast to begin their winter home. Dirrim held a vice prenieustt at an ater Jone bank at Villines and had been devoted to chinewe niiivead giljikiments before flood protection measures withs for timely agreement.
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Council Bluffs
Dirrim
Mise
Mabel Clare McMullen
Villiect
Mir Evans Jwatan
England to Call Another Million Men Into Service
London reports a supplementary estimate to raise army manpower by 1,000,000, bringing total personnel for the year to over 4,000,000. Chancellor Andrew Bonar Law details finance, while notes on peace terms and Allied strategy are discussed as Britain seeks victory and stable postwar guarantees.
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London
German Press Shows Little Optimism on Peace Prospects
A Dec 15 report from Herlin notes modest German optimism about peace offers, despite Germany’s successes in Romania and solid front against France and Muse, with sparser hope the Entente will negotiate. Copenhagen cites Berlin as anxious about abroad reactions to Chancellor Von Bethmann-Hollweg’s speech, hoping foreign opinions do not reflect hostile governments. Amsterdam reports Berlin dispatches claim German submarines sunk several vessels in the Atlantic route to Britain, including cargo ships carrying goods and a war materials steamer bound from New York to France.
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Herlin
Deondom
Germany
Romania
France
Museu
Entente Alles
Copenhagen
London
The
Politiken
Berlin
von Hethmann- Hollwex
Amsterdam
Atlantic
Amon
Vea
Econl
Preece
New York
Pranwe
French and German forces clash on Arwetine front
Telegraphed dispatch reports violent artillery bombardment as French troops attempt advances toward Arwetine. German defense repulsed the assault with official war office updates listing troop movements and frontline activity amid ongoing hostilities.
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Merlin
Hee
Wirelown
Bayville
Arwetine
War Office
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