Allies Gather Shock at German Peace Terms
Entente embassies in Washington and other capitals say German proposals will be studied but not rejected outright. Nove Vremya quotes a central powers view as an attempt to shift war responsibility onto France Russia and Britain. Canada pledges vigorous war effort with Lloyd George as Paris notes deliverance of peace proposals to Italy.
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Washington
Germany
Petrograd
Nove Vyremya
France
Russia
Great Britain
Ottawa
Ont
Canada
George Foster
Dominion
Lloyd-George
Empire
Paris
Os Ee A
Note on Central Powers peace proposal reaches Washington
Washington peers note that the note conveying the peace proposal from the central powers arrived during the night and is being prepared for President Wilson. A confidential report from Amerie Charge Grew outlines events leading to the German chancellor’s Reichstag speech and peace offer. Wilson may act as intermediary or accompany transmission with hope the proposals not be rejected hastily.
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Washington
United States
Reichstag
Wilsen
Whitlock
Belgium
Sharpe
Page
Guthrie
Francis
France
Bnighind
Japan
Russia
Wilson
Geroiin
Germany Says U S Was Misinformed On Belgian Deportations
Germany’s reply to the American protest over Belgian deportations arrived at the State Department this morning. It contends the United States has not been accurately informed of the deportations’ purposes which are said to be on the ground of social necessity. Britain reports an estimate for an additional million men for the army service, after the original expectation of 4 million.
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Germany
Washington
Dee
State Department
United States
Britain
London
Explosion at Pittsburg Mine Leaves 12 unaccounted for
An explosion hit a Stone City mine near Pittsburg Kansas operated by Ryan and Reedy. State mine inspector John Pellegrino and a federal rescue team went to the scene. At 1:80 no one had entered the mine and by 1:58 the United Mine Workers said 23 of 35 workers were accounted for, leaving twelve missing.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Dee. Ld
Stone City
Here
Ryan & Reedy
John Pellegrino
United Mine Workers
Clergy Schedule Pins Springs Sermons Across District
Superintendent Rev Maurice Nichols of the United Brethren church will preach next Sunday morning at Valley Chapel, in the afternoon at Kanwaka, and in the evening at the Lawrence United Brethren church. A joint business meeting is set for Saturday at 2 oclock at the Lawrence church.
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Maurice Nichols
United Breheren Church
Valley Chanel
Kanwaka
Lawrence United Brethren Church
Lawrence Church
Lawrence
RR. Price
University Extension Department
University of Minnesota
L. E. Sayre
The
Scriebs of Pharmacy
Douglas County
R.A. Kent
Lawrence Schools
Debate in Commons on war credit and finance
In the House of Commons today A Bonar Law outlined a vote of credit of 400 million pounds, focusing on the financial side of the war. With Lloyd George absent due to illness and Asquith also away, questions aimed to elicit government stance on Germany’s peace proposal and allied replies were anticipated. Daily British war expenses rose to about 4.71 million pounds, with the current year’s total reaching around 1.7 billion and the war’s grand total near 2.5 trillion pounds.
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Commons
London
House of Commons
A. Bonarin
Iar
Lloyd-George Tand
Asquith
Germany
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Russia
France
Bonar Law
Coancellor
House of Common
Sir
Law
Louis
War Continues as Peace Is Planned Across Fronts
Reports from London and Berne detail unrest in Lithuania over forced deportations to Germany and peasant uprisings. Entente leaders, including Lord Robert Cecil, insist a Greek port blockade does not signify war and will press demands on the Greek government. The House of Commons notes possible arming of merchant ships as talks move forward.
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London
Berne
Germany
Lithuania
Sumegtian
Saulki
Robert Cecil
Greece
Dek
House of Commons
Thomas MacNamara
Admiralty
Veroiralty
Pulitzer Seniors Quietly Strike At Columbia School
Journalists at the Pulitzer school of journalism at Columbia University declare a work overload and begin a strike over excessive study demands. The senior relays say tests on consecutive days pushed them beyond reasonable limits and the faculty weighs disciplinary options.
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New York
Pulitzer’ School of Journalism
Columbia University
Embreye
Ait
Long court sessions for Greenlees vs Kansas Oil and Delman case
Key lawsuits stretch over many days as jurists hear the Greenlees versus Kansas Oil Refinery matter involving about half a million dollars and the Delman family suit with forty nine thousand dollars at stake. evidence likely to continue to tomorrow night.
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Greenlees and
Delman
S. Delman
Greenlees
Kansas Oil Refinine Company
S. Dolman and. Son
Break in Mains Cuts Off Water in Lawrence Overnight
A break in a twelve foot water main near the pumping station halted city supply from 6 PM until 7 AM. Stand tower reserve kept domestic use possible until midnight. Pump restarted at 7 AM and pressure rose through the day as repairs finished. University heating and library closed. several classes dismissed due to reduced water pressure.
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Lawrence
Rio
Torimey
Nothking
Son
Aimergen Reies
Wes
Dosens
Lawrence Tamitties
Ines
Water Department
Auny
Carrie Watson
Kansas Weather Report Summary
Partly cloudy conditions with a warmer trend expected this afternoon and into Friday. No significant precipitation reported. winds light to moderate.
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Kansas Weather Report
P.m. Westerde
A. Hi
P.m. Toda
Professors Attend Central Division ML A Meeting in Chicago
University of Chicago and Northwestern faculty travel to Chicago for the Modern Language Association annual meeting, December 27 to 29, with speakers from major universities. Prof A L Owen, Prof Mark Kidmore, and Prof Gwen present papers on linguistic topics while Botany professors Shull and Mix attend the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting, December 26 to 30, in New York City.
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Ad Society
A. L. Owen
Mark; Kidmore
Department of
Central Division
Modern Language Association of America
Chicago
University of Chicaro
North-western University
Gwen
Riyas
Skidmore
C. A. Shull
A. d., Mix
Department of Botany
New York City
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Association
Shull
Mix
Botany
Society of America
Ed Harvey Heads Farmers Institute In Douglas County
Ed Harvey was elected president of the Douglas County Farmers Institute in the final session. Wilson Martin became secretary, Genner Husted treasurer, with several vice presidents elected. Mrs. C. K. Bussing chosen as delegate to Manhattan Institute. Harriet Cowles won a trip to Manhattan for best bread. Resolutions praised local newspapers and Chamber of Commerce for support.
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Warmers Institute
Douglas County
Ed Harvey
Wilson Martin
Genner Husted
C. Waters
Dr. G. van Neste
J. C. Patterson
FG. Laptad
D. J. Burton
C. Bh. Bussing
Ainte Institute
Manhattan
Harriet Cowles
Institute
Lawrence
Chamber of Commerce
George Porteous
Une Chamber of Commerge
George W. Shearer
E.G. Bussing
Sehulia
Starving in Guanajuato reported by American mining man
An affidavit from a mining man in Guanajuato details dire conditions in central Mexico with about 70 deaths daily. It cites seizure of women teachers, church properties turned into barracks and bull rings, and villagers begging for clothing and food.
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Paso
Tex
Guanajuato
Mexico
Washington
Accou
Carranza
Seililers
Bully Scheme Aimed at Presidents Seeks House Seats for Ex- Leaders
The article notes a proposed plan by Rep Moore of Pennsylvania to grant former presidents a seat in the House with a $25,008 salary after leaving office. It also covers immigration literacy bills, a prohibition amendment, universal suffrage reporting, and the Borland resolution on high cost of living. Royal Select Masters install officers led by Carman Thrice Illustrious A. A. Bigelow and others.
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Washington
Porimner
Taft
Roosevelt
United States
House of Representatives
Moore
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
oneYort
Borland
Federal Trade Commission
House Judiciary Committee
Kansas Debates Lose to Nebraska in Submarine Warfare Clash
Kansas state University teams fell 2 to 1 in the Kansas Nebraska debate held yesterday afternoon at Lawrence. Judges viewed a lengthy result delay to avoid Lincoln influence. Kansas argued for prewar international law while Nebraska cited infringements and evolving practice. Kansas speakers included George Brown and Harold Mattoon. Nebraska sent Robert Waring, Ivan Winslow, and Everett Carr with judges from Kansas City.
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Kansas
Lawrence
Kansas-Nebras
Lincoln
Nebraska
Win Rice
George Brown
Harold Mattoon
Minsas
Robert Waring
Ivan Winslow
Everett Carr
Jwidges
BL W. Wilson
United States
Rm, Painter
Kanata City Polytechnic Institute
Henry McCune
Kansas City
Wo. H. Wilson
Lyte Andersen
Wallace
Cigar Store Change in Anderson as Carder Takes Over
The Early Carder assumes leadership of the Anderson cigar store at 67 Indiana Street. Mr Carder, recently moved from Ottawa, previously lived in Quene and aims to run the business while sending his children to university. The sale of the store was arranged by J Kennard Ed.
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Carder
Anderson
Indiana Street
Caler
Transience
Universi
Hausag
Ottawa
Quene
Kennard
Vaccination urged as students plan Christmas travel
University health officials urge vaccination for Kansas students leaving Lawrence tomorrow amid smallpox fears. President Thomas Butcher warns of outbreaks in Kansas communities and the university calls for vaccination for those visiting areas with smallpox reports.
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Lawrence
George
Foster
Thomas Butcher
The
Kansas Normal
Kansas
University Health Committee
Florence
Miriton
Coal supply boosts sales in Lawgrene amid demand surge
Lawgrene reports increased coal sales as inadequate gas supply drives tougher winter demand. Dealers say stock is plentiful now but doubt availability will meet ongoing needs. They refuse to take advance orders for large quantities of special coal due to uncertain future supply.
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Lawgrene
Senate Considers Clemency For Eight Suspended Students
The University Senate will meet at 4 PM to weigh a clemency request granting material clemency to eight students suspended for participating in a rally during the semester. The special disciplinary committee’s recommendation follows yesterday’s student vote opposing a harsher sanction.
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Aspension
Deezee
University Senate
Spee Seasion
Rec
Peace Proposals Spark Nervous Stock Market Dip
In New York on December 14, traders reacted with apprehension to Teutonic peace proposals affecting munitions and related firms. The market opened with heavy liquidations and finished the final hour in panic. Stocks fell 3 to 12 points with little support outside rail shares as about 2.5 million shares traded by 5 o'clock.
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York
Shopping Rush Spreads as Christmas Buying Begins Early
Merchants report shoppers have started their Christmas buying early leading to brisk store traffic and rising early seasonal sales. Retailers note strong demand for gifts and decorations with several outlets extending promotions to capitalize on the surge.
Store of a Thousand Gifts Brims with Christmas Stock
The Ober Store boasts an expansive holiday lineup with gifts priced from 25 cents to five dollars and a classy array of gloves neckwear and kerchiefs. Laurene Ware' s picture theaters receive praise for top notch films and fair prices. Douglas County Fair directors plan a bigger next fall with new officers and early start on exhibitor preparations. Gustafson Jewelry Store at 911 Massachusetts draws crowds with quality jewelry and a promises back for unsatisfied buyers.
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R. Ober
Ober
Sterday
Douglas County Fair and Agricultural Society
Directo
State Board of Agriculture
Vinroy Miller
RB. Gatler
R ‘Ing
Fair Association
Ma. Sehuake
Morp
Submarine H-8 Foundering Off Eureka Coast
A U S submarine H-8 commanded by Lieut. Commander Bogush ran ashore in Hambealdt Bay and hoisted three whistle blasts to signal all safe while divers attempted to secure the vessel. Wreckage and the superstructure began washing ashore as crews watched the prone craft in pitching seas.
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Eureka
Calif
Dee
Bogush
Ham‘bealdt Bay
Douglas County
Kansas Natural Gas Company
Perkins Savings Plan Promises Small Investors Big Year
The Perkins Savings Club reports record savings as more residents participate and prepare for Christmas shopping. The plan offers accounts from $25 upward with weekly payments, redeemable at the Trust Company, earning interest like before. The Perkins Trust Company invites inquiries about the new plan.
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Ite Savings Club
Inerea
Perkins Trust Company
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H.W. Kustman
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Board of Remperance
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