Peace terms may be offered by Germany in war end plan
Washington dispatch reports Germany proposing a general peace plan restoring prewar borders except for Poland and Lithuania and settling Belgium France and the Balkans. The note, sent through Chares Grew, signals U S mediation while entente replies are awaited. Kaiser Wilhelm, in a message to troops, says peace offers have been made but fighting continues.
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Washington
Germany
Serea
United States
Berlin
Poland
Litvia- Bia
Belgium
France
Balkan
Wilson
E. M. House
Lansing
Austria
Great Britain
Japa
Russia
Serbia
Roumania
Turkey
Great Firstain
Japan
Bulgaria
Italy
Portugal
Montenegro
Bermans
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Bukaria
Balkans
Tig Food Offices
Joseph C. Grew
Mra. Grew
Argentina
Brazil
South America
Reichstag
Chamber
Ite
Secretary Daniels Recommends Navy Pay Increase
Secretary Daniels proposed to the naval committee an across the board raise of five dollars a month for every enlisted sailor. The plan would add about three million dollars yearly to the payroll as enlistments rise. He argued naval pay lags behind civilian wages and that sailors face increasing demanding duties. He rejected a enlistment bonus proposal to spur recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniela
Washington
Daniels
Fragmentary Washington Star quote on a game and gun
A fragmented Washington Star passage features a dialogue about a game and a gun. The characters discuss rigidity of rules and deception, with phrases about taking candy from a child and stacked cards, reflecting a tense, cryptic exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Depot fire confession by Hocking Valley agent
A. E. Sharp, Hocking Valley agent and son of the town mayor, confessed to Assistant State Fire Marshall Carlisle that he started the Hocking Valley depot fire on November 20 to cover a burglary of $400 and valuable express packages. The incident occurred in Vinton on December 13.
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Vinton
A. E. Sharp
Hocking Valley
Carlisle
Knox County meetings and officer installation notice
Glenwood Chapter announces a regular session Friday evening December 15 at 7 20 with installation of officers. Knox County Agricultural Society plans a December 30 gathering from 1 to 4 and will elect eight directors for three year terms. Also a brief local note on health advertising and visits of Mr and Mrs W F Bricker and Mr and Mrs George Lewis to friends in Columbus.
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Glenwood
Bladensburg
Knox County Agricultural Society
W, BF. Bricker
Orrville
Danville
George Lewis
Fredericktown
Columbus
Dar
Patronage Debate Prompts Civil Service Postmaster Reform
President plan would end congressional influence over postmaster appointments and shift to a businesslike civil service system. Postmaster General Burleson supports the change, arguing it would reward business ability, enable mobility between offices, and reduce political patronage across 8,102 postmaster positions nationwide with state by state counts.
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Washington
Civil Service
Post Office Department
Burleson
Congress
Otto
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Coloado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Atthols
Indiana
Iown
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
South Carolna
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texan
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Damages Sought After Leg Cut By Train in Belgrade
John Maggiani sues Northern Pacific for 35000 dollars after a switch engine struck him while escorting a woman down a Belgrade street. His damaged leg was wooden, and he claims 35 damages.
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Belgrade
Mont
John Maggiani
Northern Pacific
Railway Company
Ferocious bull derails locomotive in Mason Tennessee
In Mason Tennessee a ferocious bull named Jumbo butted and nearly toppled a freight train on a grade. The locomotive and carriages plunged down an embankment. The engine was wrecked and Jumbo lay dead beside the track. Fireman John Barna was seriously injured and hospitalized in Maron.
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Mason
Tenn
Inia
Jumbo
Ina
Maron
John Barna
War Notes From Reichstag Stir Global Tensions
Decades into World War I era reporting, a Berlin note from Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg is presented as urging peace talks with the Allied powers while defending national honor. The article describes the Reichstag audience, neutral powers notified, and the presence of U.S. and Latin American diplomats. A second item notes a planned interleague baseball championship series in New York, with dates and participating leagues.
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Berlin
Germany
von Bothmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
United States
Spain
Switzerland
New York
International League
Ohio Farmers Oppose Embargo At Forty Fourth Convention
The Ohio State Grange opened its forty fourth annual convention in Newark with a brief prayer for thirty seconds supporting the German led embargo movement. President Le J. Taber urged opposition to federal embargo on food and favored cooperative selling and arbitration between sellers and buyers. He blamed distribution faults, urged a state markets commission, and called for continued prohibition and presidential suffrage for Ohio women. Farmers broadly supported the Smith 1 percent tax, resisting changes by the legislature.
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Newark
Ohio Stain Grange
Germany
Europe
le J. Taber
Hamnoeville
Taber
Commission of Markets
Ohie
Ohio
Heald
Aristide Briand Agrees to Army Shakeup
Aristide Briand premier of France approves a government plan to reorganize the armed forces amid political pressure. The move signals a broader effort to modernize defenses and strengthen national security. Briand seeks parliamentary backing for reforms affecting officers and structure.
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France
Purdy Chosen Township Clerk in Clinton Trustees Vote
At Clinton township meeting trustee voted to elect Burr A. Lytle as deputy sheriff resigning as clerk. Eight applicants sought the unexpired term, B. Purdy selected, praised for seven years as custodian of the courthouse. Trustees praised Lytle and welcomed Purdy, noting faithful service and community support.
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Howes
Clinton Township
Burr A. Lytle
Mr. Lytle
B. Purdy
Purdy
PRINT PAPER PROBE CHARGES COMMISSION BROKE FAITH
Washington witnesses testified in the federal trade commission hearing on the newsprint paper investigation accusing the commission of unfair procedures. The paper men confronted evidence suggesting no notable economic motive for price increases and urged the commission to allow more prep time.
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Washington
Timothy
Assterry Sabes
Mit Fantrs’ Association
Federal, Trade Commission
Investigaton
Trance
Antberry
Increase in pay for certain government empleados
Washington December 13 The legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill carries an 8 to 10 percent pay raise for employees earning under 1200 a year and 5 percent for those between 1200 and 1800. The raise, first in fifty years, lasts only the next fiscal year and excludes agriculture and some departments. Ohio Columbus December 13 Hotel men and wives from across Ohio attend the two day Otto State Hotel association convention opening at Deshler with over 200 in attendance.
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Washington
House
Agriculture
Library of Congras
Ohio
Columbna
Dee
Totel
Ghio
Columbus
Otto State Hotel
Deshler
Local notices from Knox County area shoppers and travel
Berthner’s Feet Hatter offers 30 cent items and savings club prices at Knox County Savings Bank. Walter Sperry, Wilfred Janten, Robert Bast, and others travel to Columbus, Mount Gilead, and Newark for business or shopping. Poultry show ads, Grange meeting, and Christmas sale nudges appear with numerous residents visiting nearby towns. Bible gift pricing promoted at Arnold Store.
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Berthner
Christmas Savings Club
Knox County Savings Bank
Walter J. Sperry
North Malm Street
Columbun
Wilfred Janten
Robert Bastmat
Columba
Bherif John M. Woolfson
Mast Chestnut Street
Conterbury
Barines
Mim Carrotta Wolverton
Mant Gambier Street
Bennett
H. B. Herron
Newark
State Grange
South Main Street
Gay Street
Centerbury
B. A. Collins
Gambler
Mia Madeline Gibbons
Cleveland
Wimonday
Ohio State Sanatorium
Winifred Cochran
Columbus
Thomas Stabler
Pittsburgh
Schiappaenese
Cheetnut Street
Canton
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Chores Grew
Washinston
State Department
London
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Prdie
Kalter
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Plute
Aot
American Wrens Association
Bethmann-Hollweg
Blamia
Aristide Briand
American Press Associative
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Baker’s Drug Store
Main St
Willard
Earl E. Dorsey
High St
Mt. Vernon
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