World Peace Overture Rejected by Entente Leaders
Paris reports callous German peace bid dismissed as a trick aimed at misleading both neutrals and the German people. The Petit Journal and London Times condemn the move as a triumph of force not justice, urging continued Allied resistance and rejection of mediation. Scandinavia notes mixed reactions amid uncertainty.
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Paris
von Bethmann Hollweg
Reichstag
Petit Journal
von Hollweg
Berlin
Romania
Germany
Tey
Mr. Asquith
London
Scandanavia
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Dagens Nyheder
Copenhagan
Copenhagan Politiken
Russia
France
England
Stocks Brighten After Yesterday's Low Mood
Market opened higher with several recoveries from the prior session's lows. Bethlehem Steel rose 14 points from yesterday's 27 point loss, while wheat futures traded in a cautious, awaiting mood as traders anticipated peace developments. May wheat started around 1.65 to 1.67 per bushel, mirroring the prior close.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
New York
Bethleham Steel
Chicago
Britain Eyes Peace Offer Amid Uncertain War Prospects
London reports little confidence in a swift result from Germany's peace proposal. Officials promise a Commons statement after consulting allies, while Berlin hints at ready proposals via Reichstag. The U.S. considers transmitting the note with possible suggestions, awaiting Entente reactions.
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London
House of Commons
Great Britain
Germany
Wilson
W. Willian
Berlin
Hgreeitler von Bethmann Hollweg
Reichstag
Carranza Hesitates on Withdrawal Date for Pershing Troops
Reports from Mexico City indicate General Carranza has not unconditionally approved the Atlantic City protocol. Any tentative approval by Mexican commissioners hinges on fixing a definite withdrawal date for General Pershing's troops and limiting pursuit of bandits.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Mexico City
Quertaro
Carranza
Atlantic City
Alberto J. Pani
Y M C A Campaign Reaches $32,567 Noon Total
The Y M C A drive for $50,000 ends its second day with $32,567.50 registered, led by J. E. McGowan's Team No 2 Division A, while Division B remains marginally ahead. Daily totals rise as workers plan final two days of canvassing and hopeful prospects of clearing indebtedness.
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People’s National Bank
J. E. McGowan
Divison A
Belknap
Harry Irons
Kings Daughters
Richard Mahan
Victory
Judge Smith
David McGowan
Robert McGowan
Gus Hartge
Frank Montilena
Mogge
Bank Buildiing
Inquiry on Lanao sinking: German sub claim justified
Associated Press report to Herald-Star states the American inquiry in Washington argues the Lanao sinking was justified. The submarine attack off Cape Vincent on October 28 deemed legal since the vessel carried contraband and was not an American ship, having been transferred to Norwegian owners.
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Associated Press
Herald-Star
Washington
Germany
Lanao
Cape Vincent
State Department
Norwegen
Weather: Snow and cold with clearing by Thursday
Ohio experiences snow and colder conditions tonight. Thursday will be fair and continue cold with light to no precipitation.
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Ohio
Print Paper Shortage Talks Move Toward Distribution Plan
Washington December 13. After the Federal Trade Commission hearing on print paper prices manufacturers proposed a plan for equitable distribution of stock to a National Newspaper Publishers Association committee. Journalists and owners voiced price disparities and access issues for small papers, but all parties agreed to first tackle distribution with FTC oversight and set meetings to prepare proposals for Saturday sessions.
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Federal Trade Commission
National Newspaper Publishers Association
Commission
Hurley
The
Trade Commission
News Print Manufacturers Association
Guards killed in Hercules Powder Plant explosion
E. D. Hamilton of Aiken South Carolina was killed and William Start of New York fatally injured by an explosion at the Hercules Powder Company plant near Youngstown Ohio. The guards were outside the building when wing timbers struck them.
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Associated Press
Pherald
Youngstown
Ohio
E. D. Hamilton
Aiken
S. C
William Start
New York
Hercules Powder Compan
Entente Powers Delay Action On Peace Proposals
London reports indicate allied governments will not act hastily in replying to Central powers peace proposals. Officials say while each government may show its stance, allied consultation under treaty obligations would likely take two to three weeks before a joint response is issued.
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United States
Washington
Germany
Berlin
Wilson
American Red Cross
White House
Col. E. M. House
Europe
Colonel House
London
von Bethmann Hollweg
Belgium
Reichstag
Ancestor von Hollweg
God
Entente
First sledding injury prompts road safety curb
Elmer Ralston, six, of 225 South Fifth Street, was run over by a grocery auto truck while coasting on Slack Street Tuesday afternoon. He suffered hip injuries but not life threatening, and was taken to Ohio Valley Hospital. Police halted coasting on that street and warned against streets intersecting railways to prevent accidents.
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Elmer Ralston
South Fifth Street
Slack Street
Ralston
Ohio Valley Hospital
Police Department
War Updates From Fronts As Conflicts Persist
Headlines report disputed gains with Bulgarian counter attack against Italian forces near Monastir, Teutons claim 4000 prisoners, Russian offensive in Gyergye mountains repulsed, Romanian and Russian forces retreating in Wallachia, and a relatively calm night on the French front.
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Berlin
Gyergye
Transylvania
War Office
Wallachia
Paris
France
Billy Sunday to Aid Ohio Dry Campaigns
Dry leaders in Columbus expect Billy Sunday to help push Ohio toward prohibition. His Chicago campaign dates shift from 1917 to January 1918, with planned evangelistic events in Cincinnati and Cleveland. Governor Willis is also slated to speak for the dry cause next year.
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Columbus
Billy Sunday
Ohio
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
F. B. Willis
Offenders in Federal Court Cases in Columbus
In Columbus on December 13 Helen Huff postmistress of Duncan Mills pleaded guilty to false accounts and was fined $50. Erica Gambos aka Elia White pled guilty to defrauding dairyman George Schaff of $100 by promise of marriage and drew 13 months in Atlanta federal prison. J Arthur Jones also pled guilty and received 13 months in St. Joseph Missouri. Paul Leach of Wheeling pleaded guilty to taking uninspected meat across state lines and was fined $50. William Sydell pleaded guilty to white slavery and was sentenced to three years in Atlanta prison.
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Helen Huff
Duncan Mills
Erica Gambos
Elia White
George Schaff
Atlanta
J. Arthur Jones
St. Joseph
Paul Leach
Wheeling
W. Va
Sater
William Sydell
West Virginia
Ohio
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