Lloyd George Reiterates War Aims And Peace Conference Stance
London reports the new prime minister Lloyd George rejecting any central powers peace conference without Germany’s full restitution and guarantees. He notes the note contained no terms and contrasts with Asquith and Curzon on Europe’s independence. He outlines national service, agricultural control, shipping, mines, and merchant armed protection as war measures.
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David Lloyd George
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Lloyd George
Washington
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Asquith
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Birmingham
Romania
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Great Britain
Europe
Belgium
Serbia
Joint Commission Takes Adjournment In Mexico
Philadelphia dated report says the Mexican American joint commission adjourned to an indeterminate term awaiting Gen Carranza’s reply to a countercommunication by the Americans. The reply will be sent to Queretaro for Carranza’s consideration with expectation of a two week response and possible reconvening in New York. Also Alton Standmen Tilton Milling Co. in Illinois announces a bonus equal to one month’s pay for about 300 employees
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Queretaro
Carranza
New York
Alton Concern
Alton
Tilton Milling Company
Dallas
Tex
Cmpany
Peace Terms Push and Prosecution Threats In WWI
Germany and allies must submit to complete restitution and guaranteed peace. failure invites total war again, said David Lloyd George in the British Commons. Earl Curzon echoed the warning in the Lords as Briand signaled an entente reply, while Russia refused any peace talks under existing terms.
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House of Lords
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Kedleaton
Chamber of Deputies
Briand
Russian Council of the Empire
Reichstag
United States
France
Russia
Gost
Abraham Lincoln
Further Peace Moves Possible
Washington reports Lloyd George's reply to German peace proposals keeps door open to future talks. Officials say US mediation is premature and would be an intermediary. Germany and allies foresee cautious steps toward a possible peace conference. Berlin optimistic Britain may seek preliminary terms. entente could avoid talks if refused.
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Lloyd George
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Italy
France
United States
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Count von Bernstorff
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Berlin
Allies Firm Against German Peace Note Warns Lords
In Commons Lloyd George denounces German chancellors note as a gain for despotism and urges a new army and firm ally-backed policy. Curzon warns that swift, safe terms require reparations and guarantees. Asquith and Crewe voice cautious support while stressing honor and lasting peace.
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Lloyd George
Curzon
Captain De Beauchamp Killed in French Air Fight
Captain De Beauchamp was killed in an air fight near Douaumont inside French lines. He had previously flown to Munich in November and dropped bombs on the town, covering about 4137 miles in the Munich flight across the Alps.
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Paris
de Beauchamp
Munich
Douaumont
War evolves on Romanian front as Russians retreat toward Danube
Berlin cites Teutonic advance in Dobrudja with captures of over 1,000 Russians and Rumanians and many vehicles. No major Molova advance noted. In the Meuse Verdun sector French and German artillery duels persist with no side breaking through. Infantry in both trenches holds firm.
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Dobrudja
Lower Danube
Molava
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Meuse
Verdun
Bezonvaux
Supreme Court grants leave for contempt charge
Springfield Dec 20 The Illinois supreme court granted leave to file contempt proceedings against Maclay Heyne Cook County state's attorney. Patrick H O'Donnell Chicago attorney obtained the order Tuesday outlining the action to be taken in the case.
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Maclay Heyne
Cook County
Patrick H. O'Donnell
Chicago
Illinois Supreme Court
Boston approves liquor license in heated campaign
Boston voters choose to continue licensed liquor sales by 53 459 to 29 907 amid a yearslong fight led by revivalist Billy Sunday and anti license activists. Women banners and brewery trucks framed the fray while North Adams also votes dry 1694 to 1506 marking a statewide shift.
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Billy
Massachusetts Anti-Saloon League
North Adams
Mass
Two Miners Dead and Many Revived in Indiana Mine Blast
Bruceville Indiana December 20 Two miners died and fifteen were injured after a gas explosion at the Oliphant Johnson mine. One hundred fifty men were entombed briefly but first aid crews freed them. William Bailey and Thomas Patterson of Bruceville died after extraction. Palmotors revived over fifty overcome by gas. fifteen injured expected to recover. State officers investigate cause. The model mine, outfitted with safety devices, had only a year of operation.
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Ind
Oliphant-Johnson
William Bailey
Thomas Patterson
Palmotors
Referendum on Bic Bond Issue Debated at Illinois Meet
At the Illinois Improvement association convention in Danville during the Dixie highway dedication, resolutions urged a statewide referendum in November 1918 on issuing a 60 million dollar bond for road improvements. Heavy vehicles to bear higher taxes. officers elected include Edens as president and Dunn as secretary.
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Illinois Improvement Association
Dixie Highway
W. G. Edens
Chicago
R. J. Finnegan
John A. Logan
Elgin
C. A. Kiler Champaign
W. T. Crossley
Cairo
A. R. Hall
Robert W. Dunn
Ohio Oil Company Announces Bonuses
Ohio Coal company and the Illinois Pipe Line company announce a 10 percent cash bonus for employees earning 2000 dollars yearly or less. About two thousand employees across the United States are affected.
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Findlay
Ohio Coal Company
Illinois Pipe Line Company
United States
Armory site selection for Peoria set meeting today
SPRINGFIELD Ill Dec 20 The commission to build a state armory at Peoria will meet there today to select a site Adjutant Gen Dickson has announced
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Springfield
Ill
Dickson
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