Austrian government resigns amid cabinet reshuffle
London reports the Austrian government has resigned and Alexander Spitzmueller was asked to form a new cabinet. The emperor accepted the resignation of the ministry of Dr Koerber, succeeding Count Sturegck who was assassinated October 21. German peace proposals draw critical British sentiment and no official reply from Berlin had arrived by late reports.
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London
Reuter
Amsterdam
Vienna
Alexander Spitzmueller
Herr’ Spitzmueller
Commerce
Kredit Anstalt
von Koerber
Karl Sturegick
Westminster Gazette
Asquith
Foreign Office
Peace Offer Faces Cautious Press In Early War Report
In Berlin the peace offer from Germany draws cautious headlines. Editors note no immediate optimism nor rejection, foresee possible terms inquiry and a delay before formal replies. Neutral states may be swayed to view Germany’s move as a timely diplomatic step while entente delays and conditions loom.
England Defiant As Lloyd George set to speak
London reports that Britain will answer Germany's peace proposals with continued war until a decisive victory is secured. Lloyd George plans to address the House of Commons next Tuesday, with England’s fortunes seen as resting in the Welsh leader’s hands. The press notes the premier’s stance that the fight must be to a finish and dismisses German proposals as tricks.
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London
Dec
England
Lloyd George
House of Commons
Britain
Germany
Lloyd-George
Lloyd-Georges
Peace proposal exchanges face Wilson decision
In Washington President Wilson weighs whether to pursue peace proposals and follow through with enforcement powers. No final decision has been reached as discussions continue about developing a lasting framework and possible terms to enforce any agreement.
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Ashington
Wilson
Paris Says Briand Speaks For France In Chamber
Washington dispatch reports Premier Briand speaking for France in the chamber of deputies and stating the war will not end soon. The French embassy cautions the statement reflects Briand not the embassy, while Germany’s proposals are viewed as aimed at easing domestic hardship rather than persuading the Allies. Despite a Romanian victory, Germany faces a difficult situation and seeks to divert attention from food shortages and other strains.
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Washington
Briand
France
Chamber of Deputies
Germany
Briand Faces War Debate as Deputies Back Government
Paris Dec 14 The chamber of deputies approved a confidence resolution in the new government by 314 to 164. Briand spoke on Germany's peace proposal urging France to guard against poisoning and to stand firm with allies, outlining plans for war reorganization and a permanent war committee. He asserted confidence in victory though noting German successes are not decisive. The session saw Briand improvise his program and stress the need to increase war production amid ongoing allied efforts.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
France
M. Briand
Paul Deschanel
Chamber
Igh
Clerman
Russia
Final Action On Bill Deferred In Senate Immigration Debate
The senate deferred final action on the immigration bill to allow committee review of an amendment by Senator LaFollette to strike language excluding advocates of property destruction. Debate focused on literacy test provisions and bans on Asiatics, with dismissals of other amendments. A vote on passage was anticipated today amid warnings of a possible veto if the literacy clause remains.
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Washington
Senate
LaFollette
United States
Phelan
Bettirg
Gallinger
Twenty Die in Pittsburg Mine Disaster Near Stone City
Twenty miners were killed and seven injured in a gas and power explosion at the Reedy and Ryan coal mine in Stone City, about 15 miles southwest of Pittsburg. Rescue teams and physicians from Mineral, Scammon, Cherokee and Columbus worked to save survivors, but several deaths followed.
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Pittsburg
Ras
Reedy and Ryan
Stone City
Here
North Drifts
John Bellegrino
J. J. Forbes
Federal
Mine Bureau
Columbus
Precedent Set For Guardsmen Impeached by Courtmartial
President Wilson approved the army courtmartial of Lewis O. Gardner of the New Mexico national guard, sentencing him to dishonorable discharge and a year in prison with hard labor for failing to heed the federal call for border duty last June. The sentence was remitted, seen as a test of enforcement. Army officials warn that 10,000 to 15,000 enrolled guardsmen have not appeared for federal service, challenging the national guard system and likely to be raised before Congress.
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Washington
Wilson
Lewis O. Gardner
New Mexico National Guard
War Department
National Guard
Gardner
First Infantry
Blanton Winship
Judge Advocate General's Department
Army
Congress
Baker
Names von paper in plot hearing
San Francisco dispatch reports Captain Franz Von Papen, once a military attaché to the German embassy, cited by star witness Louis J. Smith in a case against Franz Bopp and five others on alleged neutrality violations. Smith said Crowley gave a card with Von Papen’s name in 1915 New York. funds were requested via telegrams to Von Schack in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Franz von Papen
Washington
United States
Louis J. Smith
Franz Bopp
Smith
C.C. Crowley
New York City
Crowley
von Papen
E. H. von Schack
von Schack
Ife
Cedarhurst
Ho von Schack
John W. Preston
George W. von Brinken
Germany Replies to Note on Lanao Sinking
A German note in response to the American inquiry about the steamer Lanao, sunk Oct. 28, states the vessel sailed under the British flag and was sunk by a submarine after ensuring crew safety because it carried contraband and could not be ported. The sole issue is whether the ship was American registered, which would make Germany liable for damages. The transfer of registry is reported not yet completed and will be investigated.
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Washiington
Germany
Lanao
State Department
Berlin
Manila
United States
Kellai
Vutters
America
England
Robert Cecil
Burgemeister
Dormta
Elbs
Kolga
Special Grand Jury Ordered in Coal and Food Probe
George W. Anderson, special assistant to the attorney general, has ordered a special grand jury for Monday to investigate nationwide high coal and food prices in a federal inquiry based in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
George W. Anderson
Boston
Idle Men in Belgium Are Put to Work
Berlin reports Germany’s reply to US protests over Belgian unemployment and deportation. It states Belgium’s joblessness rose due to English trade policies, with about 1.2 million Belgians affected. It claims many found work in Germany, some under coercion, and justifies measures under Hague wartime rules to maintain public order.
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Belgium
Berlin
Sayville
Germany
United States
Norddeutsche Algmeire Zeitung
United States of America
Brussels
Germany and US neutrality debated by Zimmermann
Wireless report from December 14 details Dr Alfred Zimmermann secretary for foreign affairs discussing with Overseas News Agency staff the impressions in Germany of US neutrality toward Germany and Britain. He cites two currents of opinion, noting Britain’s aggressive submarine policy and German promises to US to follow international rules. He emphasizes strict orders to submarine commanders and the need to keep such promises.
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IS Kein
Alfred Zimmermann
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Assogatea
Zimere Inunm
Powhatan Mnkn Norsola Disaster Near Va Bay
A maritime incident near Powhatan Mnkn Norsola Va involved outward bound miners and other vessels from Baltimore. Several crew were injured when an explosion caused fire and damage to the water tower area while wireless communications failed. Jamest was later taken aboard, with efforts continuing to account for missing passengers and assess further risks.
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Baltimore
Cnesan
Bay
Maric
Powhatan
Pas
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