Universal disarmament discussed in postwar peace plan
Washington December 1 reports the German view favoring limited disarmament as part of a permanent peace. Berlin favors an international conference to prevent war and hints at reparations for damage in Poland, Belgium, and other areas. Count von Bernstorff to seek US views at the State Department.
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Peace plan shift eyed as neutrals may mediate
News from Washington reports a potential revamp of the peace plan with neutrals mediating. Wilson delays formal steps until Lloyd George’s House of Commons speech, with entente allies parsing German and Austrian notes and aiming to avoid rejecting peace overtures without full examination.
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West Virginia Election Totals Released for Legislature and Governor
Charleston reports official statewide vote tallies from the recent election. Howard Sutherland led the Senate race with 144 243 votes as Democrat Chilton tallied 198 585. Governor race shows John J Cornwell 143 224 for Democrat against Ira K Robinson 140 669 Republican.
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Pope Benedict Sixteen Preparing Letter to Vatican Peace Push
Fragmentary report from London dated December eighteenth says the pope is preparing a letter in response to peace efforts at the Vatican. The text is garbled but indicates a formal communication to belligerents and a weather note follows with unclear figures.
Wheat Crashes in Markets Amid War Fears
Chicago December wheat slumped after reports of ice and German armament limits. First sales showed a sharp drop, with declines around 10 percent in an hour. The market slid about 45 cents per bushel from four months prior as selling waves intensified.
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Final Crop Report Shows Corn Output Decline and Wheat Rise
The Department of Agriculture releases yearly production estimates for key crops. Corn at 2.6885 billion bushels, wheat 684.886 million bushels, oats 1.261081 billion. corn down by 60 million, wheat up by 82 million. Value shows a sharp rise from last year with corn $679 million higher and wheat $83 million higher. Edmond Schulheise, new Whitehall president, outlines neutrality stance.
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Greece Accepts Allied Ultimatum in Principle
Paris dispatch reports French and Allied demands press Greece to halt troop movements by King Constantine and pull forces from Thessaly. London briefings say Athens accepts the Entente ultimatum in principle after a cabinet meeting chaired by the king.
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Romanian premier resigns amid cabinet upheaval
London dispatch reports Premier Dratiano of Romania has resigned and cabinet members have quit. Copenhagen source confirms the move as political upheaval grips Bucharest with no immediate replacement named. In separate note from Shelbourne, Canada, the torpedo boat Grime limps into harbor. all but six crew members are reported safe, with six lost in the storm.
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United States Right to Initiate Peace Movement Declared
Senator Stone told the League to Enforce Peace in St Louis that the United States, harmed by the European war, has a right to seek peace independently to safeguard national interests. He warned neutrals against endorsing any end to the war and urged restraint while affirming the principle of moral action to maintain international order.
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Diver Rescue Effort Under Dense Fog Off Vallejo
A wire line from the Cheyenne commander attached a ten inch hawser to the stranded submarine HS and a navy tug will attempt to pull off the diver as soon as weather allows. Heavy fog shrouds the scene with the boat tilt intact and recoverable. The tug Arapahoe has gone out.
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Villa offers olive branch to United States
Franciacci Villa through representatives in El Paso today pledged to end predations on American property and stop killing Americans. A government agent described the overtures as Villa holding out the olive branch in a significant gesture amid tensions.
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Bandit Outrages Fully Confirmed Across Mexican towns
Information from the American representatives on the Mexican-American joint commission, to meet in Philadelphia, confirms killings attributed to bandits in Parral and Santa Rosalia. Reports note the execution of Charles Fisher and severe harm to several Chinese and Syrians in Chihuahua and other towns. An arriving American corroborates the Santa Rosalia killings and a death at Parral.
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Holland In Peril Warns Of Possible War Involvement
Premier Cort van der Linden told the Dutch parliament that the government sees danger of Holland being drawn into war. He urged increasing munitions supply and keeping steadfast armed forces at the government's disposal.
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No booze ads in the mails proposed by House panel
The House post office committee favorably reported a bill to ban liquor advertisements by mail to the general public, allowing only licensed liquor dealers or agents. The measure targets mail order liquor commerce in city territories.
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Russians Retiring as They Burn Towns in Romania
Berlin Dec. 15 Associated Press reports Russians continue retreat in Romania burning towns. Invaders captured Buzeu with over 4000 prisoners in two days. Bulgarians crossed the Danube near Putesti opposite Tchernovada. On the Verdun front French made three attempts to recapture a fort as east of the Meuse they launched wave attacks that were repulsed.
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Governors Lead Discussion On Postwar State Duties
Governors Capper of Kansas Alexander of Idaho and Stewart of Montana chaired a session in Washington where state executives debated administrative problems and postwar responsibilities. The Associated Press reported on the December 156 gathering addressing duties after war.
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Train Seizure Reported Near Mojave by Industrial Workers
Reports from December indicate thirty industrial workers seized a Southern Pacific freight train near Mojave with armed members among the group. Railroad police moved to intercept near Saugus as more authorities rallied, while later accounts cited additional captures and ongoing pursuit of escapees.
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Armour brothers murder tale tied to missing funds
Hor Armour of Sioux City Iowa pursues the body of Clyde J Armour believed killed for his money. The brothers started in an automobile tour to Fresno California on October 22 with an unknown man, the search continuing as reporters track leads.
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Passports Granted to Austrian Envoy in London
The entente decided to grant safe conduct to Count Tarnowski von Tarnow with consideration of representation by the American government, as reported from London on December 165.
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