Peace terms and mediation in World War I talks
London reports Premier Lloyd George to define entente peace terms next Tuesday. In Washington the central powers peace proposal shifts focus to allied capitals. Varied translations are sent to American diplomats, with the US cautious on mediation and Wilson aiming to stay useful as a mediator. Russia’s Duma opposes the proposal, fueling fears of a separate peace.
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Washington
Germany
Russian
Poland
Lithuania
Albania
Serbia
Rumania
Hungary
Bulgaria
Berlin-Bagdad
North Sea
Persian Gulf
Balkan
Kaixer
Belgium
Aga Montenegreg
London
Weekly Dispatch
Lloyd-George
Central Powers
Wilson
United States
Russia
Duma
Russian Empire
Ellis Wood Convicted of Manslaughter in Collins Case
Ellis Wood was found guilty of manslaughter by a Miami County jury after a three week trial over the September 5 1915 killing of Walter Bud Collins near Young America. The 28 hour deliberation ended with a verdict of manslaughter and a possible two to twenty one year sentence.
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Ellis Wood
Collins
Miami County
Wood
Walter
Bud) Collins
Young America
Peru
B. F. Long
M. L. Fansler
Cass County Elects Road Supervisors Under New Law
In Cass County road supervisors were elected for two years on the second Saturday after the first Monday in December. The 1915 law set pay at 25 cents an hour for up to 50 days, with more for townships having a single supervisor. Results show scattered votes and several contests across Noble Harrison and Tipton townships.
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Cass County
Eel
Harrison
Noble Township
E. Livingston
L. Mays
M. Gallion
N. Tilton
Livingston
Charles E. Wolf
C. B. Swayze
George Schlegelmilch
Charles Coleman
Jap Carney
Milo Saxon
Earl Ross
Harrison Township
Dan Clary
Harry Burris
Charles March
John Dumm
Tip
Eel Township
Logansport
Worst fog in 50 years shuts London streets
A dense London fog described as the worst in half a century blanketed the city from morning until night. Transport halted as buses stopped, taxis vanished, and pedestrians carried torches. Strand crowds even lit torches as soldiers arrived in the metropolis.
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London
Associated Press
Strand
Jed Abent
Xmas Stockings Turn-In Deadlines For City Party
Christmas stockings for the Municipal Christmas party must be delivered by next Thursday. East of Ninth street send to 1603 Broadway H. J. Crismond residence. west of Ninth street to Central school building Seventh street and Broadway. The committee does not collect stockings, so bring or send them to the listed places.
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Ninth Street
1603
Broadway
H. J. Crismond
Central School
Seventh Street
Vanderlip warns bankers on postwar US economic duties
Frank A. Vanderlip, president of the National City Bank of New York, told the Chicago Bankers' Club that the United States must face major economic and social problems spurred by the European war. He urged bankers to study and aid in solutions, warning against a belief that the US can remain detached. He warned of potential state socialism, collective buying, government aided industries, and new forms of government and international finance with wide implications.
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Chicago
Frank A. Vanderlip
National City Bank of New York
Bankers’ Club
United States
Europe
Fire destroys Whitley County saloon and store
Fire gutted the sole saloon in Whitley county at Peabody, five miles south of Columbia City, along with an adjoining general store. The total loss was listed at $8,000.
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Columbia City
Ind
Whitley County
Peabody
Here
Rear Admiral John J. Hunker Dies in Asheville at 72
Rear Admiral John J. Hunker, retired, who served under Admiral Sampson in the Spanish American War, died tonight at an Asheville sanitarium of heart trouble. He was 72 years old.
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Associated Press
Asheville
N. Y
John J. Hunker
Sampson
Verdun Victory Reported as French Drive Routs Germans
Paris confirms Gen Nivelle’s Verdun breakthrough on a six mile front east of the Meuse. German losses include about 9 000 prisoners and 80 guns as fighting along the Meuse and Ypres sectors continues with renewed offensives.
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Berlin
Germany
Sayville
Belgium
Zillebeke
Verdun
Meuse
Paris
France
Nivelle
Qoumania
Neville
Washington
United States
Wilson
Count von Bernstorff
Lansing
London
David Lloyd- George
House of Commons
German War Office
French War Office
Roumania
Buzeu
Ypres
Wytschaete
Ziellebeke
Tigris
Mesopotamia
Kut-El- Amara
Portugal
Break in Cold Spell Brings Temperature Rise
The cold spell broke as temperatures climbed from 2 above zero at 6 AM to 20 above by this morning. Yesterday peaked at 30 degrees early afternoon, while today’s forecast calls for fair yet cold weather. Overcast skies and mist accompanied strong winds that lifted loose snow, giving the city a Blizzard like feel at times.
Respected Harvard Psychologist Hugo Muensterberg Dies in Radcliffe Class
Hugo Muensterberg renowned psychologist and Harvard professor collapsed during an elementary psychology lecture at Radcliffe College. He died 20 minutes later after a brief illness in the classroom amid suspensions of Radcliffe sessions. He leaves a widow and a daughter.
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Cambridge
Mass
Hugo Muensterberg
Psychological Laboratory
Harvard University
Radcliffe College
Muensterberg
Harold BE. Burtt
New England
Germany
Harvard
Shoplifters Face Heavy Penalties In Judge West Court
In Judge West s court a harsh stance against shoplifters is stated with pledges of strict punishment during the holiday season. Merchants report losses but stores now employ heightened surveillance, making theft harder and offenders likely to be made examples of.
Train Hits Oil Wagon Near Iowa Falls
A Illinois Central passenger train struck an oil tank wagon causing a tank to explode. Three hundred gallons of hot oil were discharged over the train. The wagon driver Joseph Taylor was fatally burned and the locomotive crew sustained minor injuries.
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Iowa Falls
Illinois Central
Joseph Taylor
Seventy six cents conscience money sent to Elkhart police
Elkhart Indiana December 16 police chief W H Rible received 76 cents labeled conscience money from a woman who was once his pupil over twenty years ago in local schools an explanatory letter said the woman had thrown a and a piece were returned
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Elkhart
Ind
W. H. Rible
City Christmas Tree Set for Monday Plant and Decor
Erection and decoration of the city Christmas tree move forward with all arrangements completed. Supt. Kerns states electric department will treat and wire the tree Monday while the decoration committee works mid month. Chairman Crismond reports 576.60 in treasury for gifts stockings and trimming with detailed expenditures to follow.
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Supt
Kerns
City Electric Light
H. J. Crismond
Finance Committee
Treasury
Santa Claus
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