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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1916

Page

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Germany and Allies Push For Immediate Peace Talks

Berlin December 12 German leaders and allies propose entering peace negotiations at once with aims to establish lasting peace. Chancellor von Bethmann-Hollweg says the note was delivered to hostile governments and will be read to the Reichstag. Contacts were made with United States Spain and Switzerland as protectors of German interests in hostile countries. News agencies report the exchange and plans for formal submissions to the governments.

Associated Prega Berlin Germany Shencellor von Bottaciieliner Spain Switzerland Angly Cagncellor United States of America Liptas Tve Cantal Vieni Constantinople Holy See Alte Atlcul Wiepatehyn Warsington United States Wilson Fansing Congress White Homie Wisharsten Texations Pryste Dot Wilson Watton Ruseke Ingle Charles Srahi Austria Belstuni Peasey Great Beitain Jason Serbia Rumania Prauce Gerit Britain Japan Balkattan Fireteeth Portugal Montenegro Dana Eles Phancotter Walling Hetgli France Win

Washington Reacts To Berlin News And Peace Proposals

Washington discussions focus on Germany and its allies proposing a peace plan. Officials weigh risks and potential mediation by the United States as Congress and the White House monitor reactions worldwide.

For God and Humanity Says German Premier

German Premier announces peace proposals to hostile powers in a Reichstag address. He asserts Germany and its allies seek peace before God and humanity, outlining reasons tied to the war and questioning Entente intent while urging negotiations.

God and Humanity

Army Hears of the Peace Offers

Army officials hear of potential peace offers amid mutiny tensions and political pressure. The report notes uncertain outcomes and a possible battle decision as authorities assess terms from allied parties and the Saverdene, with the outcome to be clarified in the near term.

Chancellor's Reichstag Speech Casts Nazi Threat Abroad

Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor von Hotlmann Stolines's address to the Reichstag. He warns of extraordinary political peril and frames Germany's stance as defense of honor liberty and evolution against the Central powers seen as threatening the Allied world. The speech emphasizes a dawning war climate and Germany's resolve to pursue its aims amid growing international tension.

Berlin Hee von Hotlmann Stolines Apo Vesta Germany

Possible German Terms and Peace Plan Reported

Advices from Berlin to the German embassy indicate Germany's terms aim to restore the prewar status quo with two exceptions, creating independent Pelaut and Lithuania kingdoms. The proposal would restore all occupied Belgium and France areas in exchange for colonies and seeks to resolve the Balkan situation given its complexity.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Berlin Germany Pelaut Lithuania Belgium France

Emperor Proposes Peace Negotiations Amid War Fatigue

The Chancellor quoted the Emperor stating that since 1914 the ruler has sought peace to safeguard Germany after victory. He announced the Emperor has decided to propose formal peace negotiations with the hostile powers, sending notes via their representatives and informing Spain, the United States, Switzerland, Vienna, Constantinople, and Sofia, with other neutrals and the Pope notified.

Germany Spain United States Switzerland Vienna Constantinople Sofia

Silent on Proposal at British Capital

Associated Press reports the Foreign Office cannot discuss German peace proposals until they arrive. British government stance mirrors earlier remarks by the former premier and foreign secretary as it awaits formal details.

ACUAG Offic Dy Towari

Fleming May Start Contest for House Seat

West Virginia political scene cites Col Fleming weighing a bid to contest a House seat. Secretary notes possible frauds tied to Marion county Democratic operations, prompting talk of a formal challenge supported by local congressional figures. Fleming has not decided whether to proceed, while allies urge restraint pending fuller facts.

Washington West Virginia Nneke Butteld Oreanteatinn Marion Canny Col Flaning Sutherland Hott Col Fleming Fleming Woods

French Cabinet Reconstructed by Premier Briand

Premier Briand announced the cabinet reconstruction is complete and said the first will appeal in tomorrow's Journal officiel. He is expected to make a statement to parliament tomorrow.

Veshen Briand Sun

Weather Summary for West Virginia Area

Weather notes indicate snow and colder conditions with a potential fair spell on Wednesday. Mention of light snow in eastern parts and a brief temperature read at the start of the day. Local weather reader F. P. Hall records show yesterday's precipitation and a forecast of mixed conditions.

Rome F. P. Hall Waeter Parry

Measles Spread in City Sparks Health Dept Warning

Health department warns physicians teachers and parents to report all measles cases to enable rapid quarantine. Seven cases on the East Side and one at White School traced to a Rosebud source. Exposed children sent home and under strict quarantine. fears of a more virulent outbreak if unchecked.

Health Department of the Shy East Side Rosebud C. M. Ramage Hustead Bogers Pirenta Ata

Fox Forgery Suit Postponed A Day

Charleston Virginian reports the Supreme Court of Appeals continued a forgery suit involving a registration bill and clerks of legislature to prevent action by Tecnu on a state senate vote in Wirt county during a special session.

Snow and Cold Bring Grim News in Monongah Shooting

Fred Shaver of Monongah is killed by a shotgun wound in a shooting described amid fears for Christmas. Hoy Christner comments on the weather and the grim incident, tying the case to the ongoing cold snap and holiday period.

Christner Fred Shaver Monongah

Weather brings white Christmas hope in Fairmont area

Fairmont residents face slushy streets and near freezing temperatures as snow turns to mud. Overshoes and warm clothing dominate headlines with talk of two light snows this season and forecasts of continued snowy weather into Christmas. The piece also covers a local shooting case and a Cleveland bridge engineer visiting town to discuss a Monongahela river project.

Paeum Fairmoniers Clelatmes Engineer Watson Wilbur J. Watson Cleveland Enghiest Tewsnerry Miller Concern Monongahela

Peace Talk Drives Down Wheat Prices

In Chicago the wheat market fluctuated as peace talks influenced prices. Reports from the board of trade noted early gains then a drop amid speculation of German troop retirements from Romania.

Chicago Dee Weagy Board of Trade Hermans

Proves labor efficiency in early workday debate

Martinsbeng and colleagues argued eight hours per day were more efficient than ten or nineteen hours. Taylor Mosse claimed workers could complete a six hour house by paying carpenters for ten hours. workers then logged eight hours, completing the record and finishing the job.

Martinsbeng W Vay der A. Taylor Mosse

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