German Chancellor Says Peace Talks Only If Safe and Dignified
Berlin dispatch reports Dr. Von Bethmann Hollweg telling the reichstag that Germany would discuss peace only if proposals suit its dignity and safety. He warned peace talks would not shorten the war if enemies’ leaders mislead public opinion. He cited military success, pledged readiness to discuss peace if conditions align with Germany’s interests.
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Tisza urges Romania to resume friendly ties with Austria Hungary
Budapest dispatch reports Count Tisza, Hungary's prime minister, urging Romania to renew friendly relations with Austria Hungary and to seek peace, arguing peace terms will grow harsher for enemies if the war continues. He downplays danger from Bulgaria and predicts Romania will ally with the dual monarchy and Germany due to Russian threats. He notes Greece faces a difficult position and calls for shaping events so Greece assumes its proper role in peacetime.
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French Stop and Search U S Vessels in Caribbean
The French cruiser Descartes stopped the Porto Rico liner Coamo and searched the vessel from 2 to 5 am, taking four German firemen and examining officers crew and passengers. Aimed to locate German consul Waldemar Hepp and Austrian consul John Stabbe now in New York. The American steamships Coamo and Carolina owned by New York and Porto Rico line. Carolina held at San Juan, Coamo bound from New York to San Juan departed December 4. New York and Porto Rico line later reported Coamo and Carolina had been stopped and searched.
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Largest English labor union formed in England
The Associated Press reports London December 9 that a massive new labor alliance uniting about 2,000,000 workers was created. The miners' federation, the National Union of Railwaymen, and the National Transport Workers Union pledge joint action only with consent of all three unions, signaling broad industrial influence.
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Turco German plan to invade India dominates Asia push
Reports from Constantinople say a 500000 strong Turco German army is being formed to invade India under Field Marshal Von Der Goltz. 400000 Turks and 200000 Germans would constitute the force, with a Turkish advance guard en route to Bagdad. Egypt expedition abandoned to focus on Asia.
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Entire German division staff captured in raid
Petrograd reports that the eighty second German army division staff was captured by Russian scouts in a daring night raid. German and Austrian troops fled under Russian fire, while Russians found the division headquarter mansion and seized officers including two generals and a colonel killed trying to escape.
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Crucial Mexican Battle Near Amid Border Skirmish
Reports from Douglas Arizona say Villa and Carranza forces fought between Fronteras and Esqueda south of Agua Prieta Sonora. A decisive engagement was anticipated as communications to the Carranza army near Fronteras were cut by Rodriguez forces. Officials claim Rodriguez trapped Villa forces and deny a Fronteras capture. Fears for the safety of two American attorneys at Fronteras persist.
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Disavowal Demands Over Submarine Sinking Ancona
President Wilson directs a hard line on Austro Hungarian and German actions at sea. Secretary Lansing demands disavowal punishment reparation and immediate safeguards after the Ancona sinking. Berlin and Vienna must reply, with Bernstorff already signaling limited concessions, while Lusitania Arabic cases remain unresolved.
British Submarines Sunk Reported By French War Office
Paris dispatch reports on Gallipoli actions with French claims of enemy breaches and a Turkish depot blast. The Sea of Marmara saw a British submarine torpedo a Turkish destroyer Yar Hissar, sinking it. two Turkish officers and 40 men were taken prisoner.
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Britain accedes to US protest over ship requisitions
Ambassador Page in London advised the state department that Britain would halt further seizure of American Transatlantic company vessels. The Hocking and Genesee will be held for prize court decisions, while no other ships will be seized. Secretary Lansing said the British decision cancels the requisitions and favors a speedy test in court. Officials welcomed the move to avoid conflicts over prize court proceedings.
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Arredondo Named Mexico Ambassador to United States
Eliseo Arredondo General Carranza's confidential representative in Washington has been chosen as Mexico's next ambassador to the United States. Secretary Lansing announced the appointment and noted the U.S. ambassador to Mexico will be named later. Fortified relations follow the recall of Henry Lane Wilson and the Huerta controversy. Arredondo, a leading jurist, enjoys Carranza's confidence. Fletcher, ambassador to Chile, is expected to go to Mexico City. he is a longtime diplomat and Republican from Chambersburg, Pa.
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Robbery at Prudential Branch In Chicago
In Chicago on December 9, three robbers assaulted and gagged a cashier and bookkeeper at a Prudential Life Insurance branch. They seized $7,000 from a safety vault while two women were bound, a janitor also restrained, and the suspects fled with revolvers used to threaten staff. Police have a description of the men.
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Greece to soon face hostilities on border
Washington December 9 Cab inet officers from departments guarding neutrality unite their efforts to curb violations. Secretaries Lansing Garrison and McAdoo Postmaster General Burleson and Attorney General Gregory met at President Wilsons request to implement his pledge to crush creatures of passion and disloyalty endangering US neutrality. each department will forward findings to justice for action and pursue suspicious cases promptly.
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Tentative plans announced for Ford peace trip itinerary
Associated Press leaved wire reports Henry Ford's party of peace advocates outlining a three day stay in Christiania Norway with telegraphed Norwegian delegates. Special trains will recruit Swedish delegates from Stockholm and Danish delegates from Copenhagen. The group aims to travel to The Hague if Germany grants passage for a non stop trip. Dutch Spanish and Swiss members expected to join, forming permanent peace organizations.
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French report says German munition depot exploded near St Souplet
Paris dispatch from December 9 cites French war office announcing a German depot of munitions south of St Souplet exploded after French artillery bombardment in Champagne. French counter attacks east of Butte De Sévains pushing Germans back. two mines exploded in the Argonne near Maute Chedauche.
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Concentration of Warring Forces Forcing Decision
Military brief from London and Paris reports German troops at the Greek border as Anglo French lines draw near Greek soil. Greek Colonel Phallis consults entente leaders amid fears Paris press warns of limited Greek authorization to defend interests. Bulgarian advances near Ochrida Struga Dibra and Djakova are cited along with Vardar front progress. French battalion annihilated by Bulgarian bayonet attack reported from Sofia. Port Durazzo bombarded by Austrian squadron per Montenegro consul.
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Weather notes for Iowa and Illinois forecast brief
Iowa unsettled weather brings rain or snow Friday and western portions tonight with warmer readings in the extreme southeast. Illinois sees fair tonight with increasing clouds Friday and possible snow or rain in the north. temperatures little changed.
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