President Wilson weighs German peace note amid entente deliberations
Central nations report Germany sent a note proposing peace talks. President Wilson, busy in Washington with Col. Edward House, will decide whether to transmit the text to the Entente allies with or without comment. Entente responses may seek guarantees ensuring treaty terms are honored and war ends.
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Ber Mn
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White House
Col E. M. House
Europe
Col. House
Juries Hear Multiple Civil Actions in Circuit Court
After a weeklong recess jurors returned at nine oclock before Judge Haywond to hear evidence in several actions. Judgment for 402 against the estate of Howard N X Ogden awarded to J Turner Cohen on a note. A judgment for 403.83 against the same estate awarded to J S Fury bee. Litigation over the note had been in the Toc a court. evidence read from clerk record books. The American Cast Iron Fire and Foundry Company of Scott dale sues for damages from a contract with Nicholich. Trial began this morning but undecided. jurors dismissed briefly for noon recess. argument continued into the afternoon. Attorneys Arthur Dayton Brooks Banchinson for plaintiff and Meredith Shaw for defendants. witnesses summoned from Pittsby and Clarksburg.
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Haywond Art
Jay
Astate
Howard NX
Ogden
Olive M. Ogden
J. Turner Cohen
J. S. Furybee
Ben
Chewit
Arthur & Dayton
Philippi
Brooks Ban Chinson
Meredith
Shaw
Pittsby
Clarksburg
War department outlines ROTC infantry units nationwide
Washington December 12 The War department outlined the establishment of infantry units in reserve officers training corps at several institutions across the country including West Virginia University at Morgantown.
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Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
War Department
West Winwinla University i
Morgantown
Peace prospects mixed as Central powers move for peace
Dispatches from London Paris and Berlin indicate no strong hope for quick peace after yesterday’s Central powers gesture. Paris papers view the German Chancellor’s Reichstag speech as a weakness confession while Berlin shows cautious optimism. Washington is reportedly considering steps to hasten the war’s end and to urge a friendly reception of the peace offers. President Wilson has long sought a path to end the conflict.
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Paris
Berlin
Atlante
Iitam
Reichstag
Fonda
Wilson
Washington
Wilon
Peace proposals in doubt as war aims linger in Paris reports
Paris reports on December 1 describe cautious optimism in London that Entente peace overtures may be a trap. German and Allied positions dominate discussion, with observers wary of concessions while President Wilson’s possible reply is debated. The press cites Bethmann-Hollweg’s Reichstag remarks and Hindenburg’s stance as showing pressure to end the war, yet many see no decisive breakthrough likely soon.
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Paris
von Bothimanc-Hollweg
Reichstag
Petit Journal
Thore
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Holehstag
Erin
Qumania
Marshal von Hindenburs
Germany
Becay
Moore Child Dies in Baltimore
The week old infant daughter of Mr and Mrs JH Moore died this morning at three o clock in the Baltimore sanitorium. James Mennett, father of Mrs Moore, arrived in Baltimore and will take the infant to Greensburg lontaut where interment will be made. Mr Moore, formerly in Sair Jeston, was cited to Hallimore by the Ines. Visiting in Mannington: Miss Pearl Debolt of Himnlre has been guest of Mrs JF Blackwood in Mannington. George Hickwood recovering from tonsillitis in Mannington. Here For Holidays: Mrs Ernest Hutton of Wayland arrived to spend Christmas with her mother, Mrs CA Sipe at Fairmont Farms. M Hutton also to spend Christmas here.
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Baltimore
James Mennett
Moore
Greensburg Lontaut
Mr Moore
Sair Jeston
Hallimore
Ines
Mannington
Pearl Debolt
Himnlre
JF. Blackwood
George Hhickwood
Ernest Hutton
Wayland
CA. Sipe
Fairmont Farms
M Hutton
Germans Pleased With Peace Proffer in Berlin Disclosures
Reports from Berlin indicate German officials and deputies discuss peace terms quietly after Chancellor's tentative acceptance of proposals. Most Reichstag members praise the Emperor's decision and the evolving prospect of an end, while awaiting fuller communications to allied powers and careful parliamentary debate on concessions before any formal move.
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Berlin
Germany
Reichstag
Clisenilor
Santer
Keielstag
Stock And Ghar Traders Report Market Opening
New York market activity showed mixed signals at the opening with sporadic stock and commodity notes. Reports indicate cautious trading as prices drift with few decisive moves while some sectors show modest strength amid unsettled sentiment.
Washington Telegrams Highlight Budget and Cabinet Talks
Brief dispatches report House debate on annual appropriation bills and salary increases for several officials, with confirmation no cabinet resignations before March. Other items note Sir Edward Carson’s resignation, independence region price changes, a Carrancista move toward Gen Gonzalez, and a John Brown anniversary observance in Charles Town.
Funeral for Fred Shaver Held Tomorrow
The funeral for Fred Shaver of Moroneth, known as Huudknye, will be held tomorrow afternoon at Brookdale from his home. Invited by Robinson of Burton, Odd Fellows lodges will supervise services. Shaver, an investor, was shot and killed Monday afternoon by Hoy Christner during a robbery attempt. He leaves a wife, three children, and a younger brother. Lutheran church services and Bible study are listed for the evening.
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Fred Shaver
Moroneth
Huudknye
Conatron
Brookdale
J Trey. Robinson
Burton
Tuner
Ted
Odd Fellows
Shaver
Local Men Form New Coal Company
Charter for the Battelle coal company incorporated for $10,000 was granted yesterday by the secretary of state at Charleston to a group of local men. The company, owning goo acres of a developable Pittsburgh coal vein in Monongalia county, is described as a holding concern with no immediate mining plans. Incorporators listed: Mr. Laws, John Wo Pleming, Co TL Niet Coe Crane, and WM Lawler, all of Fairmont.
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Battelle Coal Company
Shite
Charleston
Pittsburgh
Monongalia
Me. Laws
Wo Pleming
Niet Coe Crane
WM. Lawler
Alt of
Fairmont
Plans for cooperative stores to cut food prices in Huntington
The Huntington Trades and Labor Assembly, representing city unions, proposes reestablishing cooperative community stores. The plan would have allied craftsmen invest in the stores and limit purchases to these establishments to reduce food costs for workers.
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Huntington
W. Va
Dee
Huntington ‘Trades and Labor Assembly
Weather Outlook West Virginia Cold Tonight and Thursday
The report notes unsettled precipitation across West Virginia with continued cold conditions. Local readings show today’s high around 24 and a low near 21, with yesterday’s thermometer reaching a maximum of 31 and a minimum.
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West Virginia
F. P. Dali
High Lights on European War Bursts in Daily Debates
Petrogad reports Russian and Turkish forces clash near Acuvnadia and Trotus valley with gains and losses on both sides. British and German casualties soar as eastern front positions shift. meanwhile Canadian torpedo boat Grise vanishes at sea with all hands feared dead.
City Hall Notes on Testing Sand and Cement for Bridge Bids
Marion county will send samples to Mittsburgh for concrete testing at the station there under City Engineer Shrewsbury Miller. Reports will decide if bidders must specify the materials and aims to cut costs, while residents report water standing on Washington Street due to a burst pipe. City crews plan repairs amid slow weather with snow and cold winds hindering outside work. DID You KNow You can't drown s goldfish and you can't give him too much water.
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Marion County
Mittsburgh
Shrewsbury Miller
Washington Street
Quincy
City Hall
Underground Bell system to replace overhead citywide
Bell company completes underground cable installation in the city, with crews from Wheeling and Pittsburgh assisting. Two cables connected yesterday and one today, leaving three sections to link. The project aims for full underground service by February and removal of overhead lines and poles by New Year’s Day, minimizing traffic disruption.
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Kell Company
Wheeling
Pittsburgh
Main Street
Aude Verlior
Hell Company
Dover
Conclude Argument in the Fox Suit
In a special session a writ of mandamus was sought to block acts by the legislature over forged innoms in the registration. Proceedings considered whether the bill passed in the extraordinary session remains part of the legislature’s records. Counsel obtained permission to add affidavits and a ruling was not expected before tomorrow.
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Charles TC
Aler Nonin Tomy
Permissiony
Tle
Hartley and Son Co Advertises Women Suits Correction
J M Hartley and Son Co states promotions misprinted women’s suits priced at two full fourths less than marked. The firm insists on honesty as the foundation of ads and issues a correction to prevent misunderstanding when a pureliage is made.
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Lega
J. M. Hartley & Son CO
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