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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
13
Berlin reports Germany and its allies propose to enter forthwith into peace talks. The note, backed by Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg, seeks a lasting peace and is to be shared with neutral protectors Spain and Switzerland. US, British, and Russian reactions focus on whether a general settlement can be achieved.
Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg told the Reichstag that Germany and its allies, conscious of their responsibility before God and humanity, have proposed to hostile powers that peace negotiations be entered. The statement was conveyed in a wireless cable from Berlin dated December.
Berlin des December 12 Germany and its allies propose entering peace negotiations. Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg says the move follows the emperors aim to safeguard Germany after a victorious war and calls for the hostile powers to discuss terms via notes to Spain the United States and Switzerland and through Vienna Constantinople and Sofia.
President Wilson shows interest as Germany signals peace negotiations. Secretary Tumulty says he is deeply interested but cannot comment until reception from the Entente Allies is known. State department learns of the proposal via AP despatches and will forward to all Entente nations once official dispatches arrive.
The Foreign Office informed the Associated Press that Britain cannot discuss the German peace proposal until the terms have been perceived. Meanwhile the British attitude remains uncertain as the situation develops.
Local Republican leaders back Senator Roy E. Parrish for the next state Senate presidency. He cites support from influential members, highlighting his House and Senate experience, committee leadership, and county campaign leadership leading to strong Harrison County majorities. The Telegram notes Parrish as a leading hold-over with solid backing.
London December 12 An official Austrian statement on the peace offer recalls that in summer 1914 Austria-Hungary endured repeated provocations and metacts, and the monarchy after fifty years of peace was forced to draw the sword solely by necessity of self defense not by aggression or conquest.
A fragment reports Amsterdam stating officials announce Berlin orders to stop fighting. No clear dates or names beyond general reference to emperors and central news.
Wheat on the Chicago board of trade fell after news of German and allied peace proposals. May wheat dropped from opening price toward 1.75 and then traded around 1.66 within minutes.
J. W. Thompson coal lands in the county were redeemed for about 16000 in taxes for 1914. Payment was made by W. Grundley and A. D. Williams of Uniontown Pennsylvania, receivers for Thompson, who came here for the purpose.
The Masonic auditorium hosts the Masonic Merry Minstrels this evening under the local Masonic club. A full dress rehearsal Monday signaled a lively show with A J Smith and Douglas B Williams guiding the production. Tickets go on sale at the auditorium after 5 pm and at Sturm and Wilson on West Main Street. Reserved seats should be claimed before transfer to the Masonic temple. A packed house is expected for an evening of fun music and laughter.
German submarine in the English Channel near the Downs halted the Danish steamship Olaf Maersk from Rotterdam on November 16. The sub fired two shots over the bows and demanded papers. After about thirty minutes of examination, the Danish captain was permitted to continue.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a progressive demurrage tariff to take effect December 13 on eastern lines and December 15 on the southwestern district and Cincinnati lines. It sets $1 for day one, $2 for day two, $3 for day three, and $5 for each subsequent day a car is held for loading or unloading. The plan aims to ease car shortage problems and deter loading delays tied to price speculation and new market searches.
The Stealey Heights Methodist Episcopal church basketball team travels to play the Clarksburg Billikens Saturday night at the new Methodist Episcopal church gymnasium. The church team shows strong marks for a first win with a capable lineup and prime condition.
A coroner's jury, summoned by Dr. S. M. Mason, meets at Lynch-Osborn Undertaking on West Main Street to investigate the death of Louis Carboni, whom police say was murdered by Frank Candilori. Many witnesses are called and the panel may not finish Tuesday evening after viewing the body previously.
In Charleston on December 12 the supreme court continued the petition of Senator Fred Is Fox seeking a writ of mandamus to stop clerks from including parts of the registration bill in the Journal from the last day of the recent special session. A freight derailment delayed train No. 3 to Clarksburg by forty minutes and caused late arrival of the eastbound accommodation at 10:25.
Twenty prison road workers refuse to work during a snow storm proclaiming illness and insufficient clothing. Guards recaptured the strikers, returning them to county jail where leaders were held pending developments. A later meeting between inmates and Sheriff Ross F. Stout aimed to ease tensions.
W Bliss Company heavily involved in nature of war munitions with reports of extra dividend amid ongoing military supply concerns.
In Princeton on December 22 a circuit court awarded Mrs. M. Hogan 51 damages in a $5000 suit against J.l Forkner over a nickel. At an auction Forkner, a merchant, sold Mrs. Hogan a set of dishes for ten cents but gave back only ten cents change for a quarter. She alleged Forkner called her a liar after she complained, leading to the case.
Associated Press reports from Berlin on December 12 describe a German note urging urgent cooperation for deportation plans. The note asserts American officials sought assurances of well being for deported workers in Germany while accusing U S authorities of inaction and regret that the United States has not complied with German demands.
George S Hertzog qualified before the county court as a justice of the peace of Clay district with a 32 500 bond joint sureties Martin Goodwin and Hugh M Martin. C Q Stout qualified as constable of Clark district with a 4 000 bond and P E Stout as surety. John E Batten took oath as justice of the peace for Grants district with 3 500 bond and Senoch M White as surety. Robert Cade nominated again for ???
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