Peace Offers Made by Germany to Allies
Berlin notes propose immediate peace negotiations and call neutral powers to mediate. Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg met US Spain and Switzerland envoys to hand the proposal as central powers seek early talks amid the war.
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Germany to ask neutral powers to relay peace proposals
The Reichstag will read the note today as Germany and its allies press for immediate peace talks. Berlin says the four allied powers seek to begin negotiations and establish lasting peace, with Vienna Sofia and Constantinople informed, and the Holy See notified.
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Chancellor Von Hollwegs Peace Proposals
Berlin reports Chancellor Von Hollweg outlines peace negotiations in the Reichstag. He says the goal is existence honor and liberty for the central powers to form a lasting peace while Germany remains ready to defend itself and seek a just settlement for Germany’s future. The Reichstag gathers as the speech is delivered.
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Kaiser Signals Peace Proposals to Troops
Berlin dispatch reports Kaiser Wilhelm told field troops he had sent peace offers to the enemy in agreement with allies. He warned continued fighting until a response arrives, while Chancellor insisted on central powers gains and praised troops for stabilizing the Western front amid Romania’s entry and renewed Italian attacks.
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Panic Grips Wall Street After Peace Proposal
Reports from New York say Chancellor Hollweg announced Germany formally proposed peace, triggering near panic on the stock market as prices fell two to five points. Curb brokers hustled outside in rain coats under a sleet and snow sky, their coats and hats signaling firm allegiance.
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Wheat Prices Take Tumbling on German Peace Terms
In Chicago trading on December 12, wheat prices fell sharply after news of Germany's peace terms. December dropped 10¢, May 9¢, and July 5¢, closing at 1.54, 1.65 1/4, and 1.43 3/4 respectively as the market finished weak with heavy late declines.
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Toll of last air raid announced
London report says the Nov. 27 German air raid killed one man and three women and injured 37 people including seven children. General French released the casualty list and noted British planes shot down two Zeppelins during the attack.
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Germany Offers Peace Basis to Pope Benedict
Germany sends a note via London to Pope Benedict declaring willingness to seek world peace by presenting a basis for understanding and potential settlement. The message emphasizes Germany’s readiness to discuss a global peace framework.
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Allies Seek Time From London on Berlin Peace Terms
The British foreign office will not comment on Germany's peace proposals until Berlin's terms are officially known and all allies have been consulted.
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Dock Site Purchases Under Scrutiny by Prosecutor
Deputy Prosecutor Ewing questioned the validity of abstracts on 26 lots the county commissioners plan to buy along the Duwamish Waterway for a dock site.
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Germany outlines prewar status peace proposal
A German embassy official says Germany will seek to restore territorial status to prewar lines with independent Poland and Lithuania, Balkan boundary readjustments, and possible return of Bulgarian territories. Evacuation of Northern France and restoration of Belgium and parts of Serbia and Romania are noted aims. The plan’s acceptance hinges on Allied talks and potential audience with Wilson.
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Federal Grand Jury Begins Seattle Probe Into High Food Costs
The federal grand jury of 23 members convened in Seattle Tuesday to investigate alleged food price cartels. Assistant District Attorney Martin says authorities have studied the high cost of living for months, with Judge Neterer issuing the venire. Of 36 jurors, 23 were chosen, including several minor offenders among those whose cases may appear.
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