German peace overtures reach Vatican and Reichstag stage
Germany and its allies propose immediate peace negotiations to the hostile powers. The note was sent to Vienna Constantinople Sofia and the Holy See via neutral mediators including the Pope. Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg announced the move in the Reichstag and to Washington and New York stock markets reacted to the news.
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Vatican
Rome
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United States
Spain
Switerland
Bethmann-Hellweg
Vienna
Constantinople
Sofia
Holy See
Bethman-Hollweg
Reichstag
Reistag
Washington
Wilson
Tumulty
Switzerland
Alaska’s rugged promise of wealth and settlement
In his Interior Department report, Gov. Strong argues Alaska's vast natural wealth is largely untapped and offers opportunities for independent, hardworking settlers. He notes land and sea riches surpassing a quarter of a billion dollars, but warns of hardships and the need for patient, persistent labor to transform the territory into a diversified economy including mining fishing and eventual agriculture.
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J. F. A. Strong
Alaska
Eupric
Orly
West
California
Colorado
Montana
Alaaka
Greece King Orders General Mobilization
Copenhagen dispatch reported by Exchange Telegraph says King Constantine has ordered a general mobilization to stand against the Entente Allies. The note cites Swiss sources and confirms Greece's move amid international tension.
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Greece
London
The
Exchange Telegraph
Copenhagen
Switzerland
Constantine
Heney and McCormick Considered for Attorney General Post
Washington Dec 12 Francis J Heney and Vance McCormick are named as probable successors to Attorney General Gregory who announced plans to retire and enter private business. The two men are prominent figures in reform circles and national politics with McCormick leading major party and newspaper connections while Heney is renowned as a reformer and lawyer.
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Washington
Frnncis J. Heney
Vance McCormick
Gregory
Norway to Relax Submarine Rules in Waters
A Stockholm dispatch to the Politiken reports Norway will modify the recent decree governing belligerent submarines in Norwegian territorial waters. It also states Norway will supply Germany with 15 percent of its total catch of fish, up from 10 percent previously.
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London
Politiken
Stockholm
Norway
Germany
Steamer Movements and Mail Information Update
Dolphin due from the south at five this afternoon. Spokane, Prince Rupert sailings listed. Alki scheduled southbound this afternoon. Admiral Watson expected southbound tomorrow. Humboldt, Admiral Evans and Prince Rupert sailed south last night. City of Seattle sailed south this forenoon.
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Admiral Evans
Prince Rupert
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No Change in Delegate Vote Reported
The Empire notes no new delegate returns since last Saturday and reports from Valdez indicate the Second Division remains unchanged. A cablegram from Fairbanks reports Sulzer's plurality at 36, while Talkeetna returns are already in the Third Division totals.
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Valdez
Fairbanks
Sulzer
Talkeetna
Austro-Hungarian Fleet Bombards Belogna Station
Austro-Hungarian naval air squadron raids Belogna aviation station and Scobba batteries despite bad weather. Direct hits destroyed three hangars and all aircraft returned safely. commander reports no losses.
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Berlin
Belogna
Scobba
Germany breaks pledge to United States on Marina case
The State Department announced a likely clear cut violation by Germany of pledges to the United States regarding the Marina case. No details were given on the next U S steps.
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Dec
State Department
Marina
Germany
United States
Western Union to Divide Profits With Lower Earners
New York Dec 12 Directors of the Western Union Telegraph Company at a special meeting voted a bonus to employees earning under 2000 a year seven percent of their annual salary to those under 1200 and six percent for those between 1200 and 2000. Messengers will receive 25 cents each. The resignation of W H Baker secretary of the company was announced and Andrew F Burleigh was appointed his successor.
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New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
W. H. Baker
Wag
Andrew F. Burleigh
Brother fatally shoots brother over unwelcome attention
In Portland Oregon on December 12 Samuel Amato was shot dead by his brother Frank at Frank's home. Frank told police Samuel had forced attentions on Mrs Frank. The case leaves lingering questions about motive and circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
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Orc
Samuel Amato
Frank
Attempted arson on Seattle Milwaukee Pier blast
Two men tried to dynamite the Milwaukee Pier on the East Waterway early this morning. They dropped fused bombs and escaped, with authorities examining the devices this afternoon. The Milwaukee pier remains crowded with freight awaiting loading onto steamers bound abroad.
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Milwaukee Pier
East Waterway
New Coast Artillery Inspector Joins Washington Guard
Lieutenant Colonel Percy M. Kessler of the Coast Artillery Corps arrived in Seattle and assumed duties as the new senior inspector instructor for the coast artillery branch of the National Guard of Washington. He took residence at the Washington hotel.
Potatoes Imported For City Sale At Cost In Chattanooga
The Chattanooga mayor ordered a carload of Idaho potatoes at 2.10 per hundred pounds for distribution at cost from the city market house as an experiment. Officials say the potatoes will sell for about 25 percent less than current retail prices.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Idaho
Man Jin Hiding and Large Bond Forfeited
Seattle dispatch notes Logan Bil Ungsley wanted in several liquor cases is said to be hiding in California. His bonds exceeding $10,000 have been forfeited.
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Seattle
Logan Bil- Ungsley
California
Weather Report 2 Percent Hrs Ending at 3 P M Today
A brief weather note shows conditions up to 3 PM with light to moderate cloud cover and mild temperatures. No precipitation is reported and winds are light.
Stock Quotations from New York Trading Dec 12
Alaska Gold closed at 13 with Alaska-Juneau at 7% and American Zinc at 66 44. Butte and Superior at 68%. Ray at 81% and Utah Copper at 120%. Copper metal quoted at 35 19. Phone it to The Empire.
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Alaska
Alaska-Juneau
American
Butte
Superior
Ray
Utah
Fight On Kaiser Warns Men Until Word To Stop
Berlin reports Emperor declares peace offer made to Allies and promises further fight if not accepted. London notes pessimism about terms. Berlin peace plan reportedly seeks prewar borders with independent Poland and Lithuania and restoration of Belgium and France while Germany retains colonies.
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London
Amsterdam
Berlin
Germany
Washington
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Lithunia
Belgium
France
George Bemis Dead in Omaha Occupies Historic Transit Role
George P. Bemis died in Omaha today at age unknown. He and cousin George Francis Train built London’s first tramways, a landmark in early urban transit history.
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Neb
George P. Bemis
George Francis Train
London
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