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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1916
Page
7
Berlin issues a formal peace offer cited by Amsterdam sources. Emperor William informs generals the terms await enemy acceptance, while orders to continue fighting remain in force. London notes show pessimism that terms will negate negotiations.
Berlin reports Germany and allies plan to enter peace negotiations at once with aims to restore prewar borders and create independent Poland and Lithuania. Austria Hungary Constantinople and Sofia note and relay proposals to neutral ports and Vatican. Washington monitors reaction as U S officials weigh acceptance and possible diplomatic steps.
Washington dispatches report a German peace proposal rumor prompting wide speculation. Observers note Germany may seek separate terms while Entente powers reaffirm no independent settlement. Events follow Russia’s crisis and Austria Hungary’s leadership change as possible influences.
Miss Julie Evans 26 from Detroit married Harry C. Watanabe 35 in Seattle. They planned a honeymoon to Japan. The justice of the peace omitted the word obey, reading love honor and keep instead. The bride wore no diamonds. Watanabe was related to the Japanese consul at San Francisco.
Berlin reports Chancellor von Kethmann-Holwer announced to relieve German prospects by offering peace negotiations with the Central powers. He praised military gains on the Somme and in Transylvania, stressing unity and the nation at work behind the army while Britain awaits terms.
Chicago trading on December 1 reacts to peace proposals for Germany and allies. May wheat futures fall sharply then rebound, with volatility across related grain and provisions. Prices swing from losses to gains as traders react to news and market momentum.
ChicagoDecember 12 John McVickar veteran printer and former president of the International Typographical Union dies here after a Detroit operation he never recovered from. He had long ties with Chicago and other middle western newspapers and recently came from Detroit for treatment.
Petrograd reports German divisions begin retreat from Rumiania to other fronts as Teutonic forces press in eastern Wallachia. British and French dispatches detail renewed attacks on the Somme and Des Loges, with Allied forces repelling several German advances.
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