Uncle Sam Eager to Lend Hand in Making Peace
The United States plans to direct peace proposals to entente nations aligned with Germany. Officials say the administration prefers independent mediation only if a serious interest in peace exists from both sides. Germany’s note is expected by Friday and will be shared promptly, with notes addressed to several neutrals, not just the United States.
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Uncle Sam
Lansing
United States
Germany
State Department
Charge
Braves' Trainer Agrees To Take Cubs Management
Fred Mitchell, trainer for the Boston Braves, has agreed to take over the Chicago Cubs management. The deal hinges on a Cubs trade of Leslie Mann and a pitcher to the Braves, plus a cash transfer.
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Braves
CUBS
New York
Fred Mitchell
Boston Braves
Chicago Cubs
Leslie Mann
J W MLean Called by Death
James W McLean a La Crosse Plow traveler died at 121 South Eighth Street after four weeks illness He would have been 59 on Friday Survived by widow and three daughters Edna G Nowland Charlotte Nowland and Mrs W R Hatton of Indianapolis Funeral plans pending
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James W. McLean
la Crosse Plow Company
South Eighth Street
Mr. McLean
la Crosse
Indianapolis
Ind
Britain Awaits Lloyd George Views on Peace Proposals
London editorials express skepticism that Germany’s peace moves will alter the war's course. The London Evening Star says unless the central powers surrender Constantinople and the Straits, restore Alsace and Lorraine, evacuate occupied lands, and offer reparations, the proposals are unlikely to matter. Asquith is ill but may respond soon.
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Asquith
London
London Evening Star
Germany
Constantinople
Russia
Alsace
Lorraine
France
Texas man hunts for missing mother in law ad
A Texas man offered a reward and public appeal to find his missing mother in law. Police say the search involves family members and local inquiries amid the disappearance.
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Texas
Mystery surrounds disappearance of Doloris Rivett in Tomah
Dolores Rivett, 16, daughter of Edward Rivet of Tomah, vanished last Tuesday after buying clothes including a burgundy coat and white hat. Police in Tomah and other cities search. shoes found in a penny arcade. no sighting of her leaving Tomah by train. she was a high school student and appeared content with her surroundings.
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Tomah
Wis
Dolores Rivett
Edward Rivet
Lumber Avenue
Stocks Slide as Peace Move Shocks Markets
Stocks fell sharply after news of a German peace proposal. United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel led declines amid massive trading volume, with 2.5 million shares changing hands and U. S. Steel bottoming near 118. The market later steadied slightly, but losses persisted among major leaders while foreign exchange gained on mark and kronen. In related notes, Canadian Pacific rose nearly 2 points as others tumbled. A second slump hit at 2:30, with U. S. Steel again down from late gains.
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Paris
United States Steel Common
Bethlehem Steel
U. & Steel
Marine
Lackawanna
Anaconda
Vienna Kronen
Kronen
Cuba
Bethlehem Steel Pfd
Canadian Pacific
U. S Steel
Portable perfume distillery shifts fragrance game
A French perfume maker unveils a portable distillery capable of extracting scents from wild or cultivated flowers in its growing regions, enabling on site production and potential new supply chains for fragrances.
Father and Son Held For Theft Of Ten Chickens
Wesley Harwick alias Logan Wilson and his son Harry were arrested after attempting to sell ten dressed chickens from Andrew Nelson, a George Street saloon keeper. The pair contradicted themselves on names and addresses, and no theft was reported. Police later linked the chickens to Nelson’s loss and detained the Harwicks again.
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Wesley L.harwick
Akas Logan Wilson
Harry
Raymond
Andrew Nelson
George Street
North Side
Nelson
Harwicks
Soldiers Return to La Crosse on Thursday Night
La Crosse will greet its returning soldiers Thursday evening at 6 50 oclock if their train from Fort Sheridan is on time. Officers in demobilization camp confirm the plan after weathered delays shifting the return from Wednesday to Thursday. The train leaves Fort Sheridan at 7 40 a m Thursday with La Crosse troops. a motor truck is requested to move equipment to armories.
German War Speech Declares Romanians Pacified and Europe Secured
A wartime address highlights Romania joining the conflict and Austro German advances on the western and eastern fronts. The speaker credits Hindenburg with key gains, notes submarines' impact, and asserts Germany and allies now possess ample grain and supplies, reinforcing perceived security and unity across the Central Powers.
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Romania
Somme
Austria-Hungary
Transylvania
von Hindenburg
Wallachia
Bucharest
Germany
German Empire
Education a Constant Companion in All Conditions
A concise adage extols education as a constant companion that withstands misfortune crime despotism and alienation. It asserts education as home friendship abroad introduction solitude solace and society ornament, elevating man above servitude and savagery.
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Varle
Germany’s Peace Proposals Reflect Offensive Status
New York December report says Germany, while on the offensive in the latest battle zone, seeks a peace basis allowing Teutonic occupation of enemy territory on many fronts. Berlin anticipates concessions larger than current war lines, with tentative terms likely as a starting point for future settlement.
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New York
Germany
Morgan
Berlin
United Press
Teutonic
David Lloyd George
Avia Minor
France
Briand completes reconstruction of French ministry
Paris reports Premier Briand completing a rebuilt cabinet to sustain the war effort. He will address the Chamber of Deputies to outline changes aimed at compact efficient control and a new wartime leadership structure possibly moving Joffre from active command to a war council.
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Paris
France
Briand
United Press
Chamber of Deputies
Joffre
Lloyd George
Germany’s Peace Proposals Transmitted Through Neutral Powers
Germany sends its notes to neutral powers including the United States Spain and Switzerland and asks them to forward the proposals to enemy capitals. The process mirrors formal replies with identical notes passed along via ambassadors and ministers through Berlin to Berlin and to the entente capitals.
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Holy See
United States
Spain
Switzerland
Germany
America
Bethmann-Hollweg
England
Berlin
Third Finger Weakest For Engagement Ring Wearers
A medical note states the third finger of the left hand, the site of engagement and wedding rings, is anatomically the weakest of the ten fingers. The claim emphasizes ring wearers should consider finger strength when choosing ring size and daily wear.
Unbroken Teuton Success in Romanian Campaign Reported
Berlin via wireless reports German forces under Field Marshal von Mackensen have occupied Urziceni and Mizil and seized over 10 000 Romanian prisoners with cannons and matériel. Other fronts show entente reverses on Cerna and gains for Sofia allied forces on the Danube.
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Berlin
Sayville
Urziceni
Mizil
von Mackensen
Ninth Army
Say
Cerna
Carpathian
Smotrea
Babaludova
Mestecanesci
Carpathians
Trotus
Ludova
Sylia
Somme
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