London view on end of war leaves doubts in Britain
London observers say the time is not ripe for peace terms from the central powers and expect government consultation with allies before any move. Wilson may offer to convey Entente terms. Berlin reports ready peace proposals to be shared if met with approval. Chancellor Hollweg and Reichstag discuss German terms and the Emperor's step toward ending the war.
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London
Simown
House of Commons
Great Britain
Wasp Wilson
Wilson
William
Germany
Geleman
Berlin
Altho
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Reichstag
Reichstas
Learers
Rosenstat
Immigration Bill Bar to Returning War Aliens
Washington December 13 Thousands of aliens who have returned to their native lands to engage in the war would be barred from returning to the United States by an amendment to the immigration bill adopted today by the senate Senator Reed's amendment barring temporary laborers also was adopted and after long debate it was decided not to change the house provision that no alien shall be excluded for a crime of a political nature The senate also added a provision requiring aliens to state their purposes in coming to the United States how long they intend to remain and whether they intend to become American citizens
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Washington, D. C
United States
Senate
Reed
House
German War Losses Reported for November
A British official statement reports German casualties excluding naval and colonial services in November at 166,176. Since the war began, German losses total 921,869 officers and men killed wounded or missing.
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Leadon
Archduke Stephen Named King of Poland
Archduke Charles Stephen of Austria chosen as regent of Poland with a prospect of election as king later. Warsaw reports, via London, on December 13. The move signals Austro-Hungarian influence over Polish affairs.
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Archduke Stephen
Poland
Warsaw
London
Charles Stephen of Austria
Good Fellows Do Lives Fund Shows Ongoing Charity
A local fund named the Good Fellows continues its Christmas relief effort with new memberships and daily contributions. The article notes a flexible enrollment, no formal list, and acknowledgments in the Courier and Reporter as it documents donations and actions by women on the investigative committee at headquarters.
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Courier and
Waterloo Christmas drive seeks gifts for needy children
An informal order urges donations to spare Waterloo children Christmas disappointment and comfort them through winter with useful gifts. The committee lists many members and invites country and city residents to contribute apples, jelly, fruits, and food. The 517 Lafayette Street headquarters are open weekdays for donations and future canvassing plans. The Mary Melrose chapter of the D A R contributed toys as part of the effort.
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Waterloo
Lafayette Street
Mary Melrose Chapter
Wilson cautious on German peace move amid entente concerns
President Wilson hedges on Germany's peace proposals awaiting central powers' official reply to be transmitted to the entente. He aims to show sincere peace wishes without harming peacemaking leverage, while Col. E. M. House and advisers weigh possible mediation hints and the timing of a governors conference address.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Germany
United States
Col. House
White House
Col. E. M. House
Europe
Belgium
Entente
Ernors
Coli. RE. M. House
New York
Flo
Nui
Germany defends sinking of Lanao as justified by contraband status
Washington reports Germany replies to U S inquiry on the Lanao sinking off Cape Vincent October 28. Germany says the ship carried contraband and was not American, though registry is disputed and ownership shifted to Norwegian interests. Crew of 30 was landed at Barry by a Norwegian steamer.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
Laano
Cape Vincent
State Department
Lanao
Findlay, Miller & Co
Manila
Plippine
192 War Vessels Lost by the Allies
Berlin reports an Overseas News agency statement listing 192 Allied war vessels lost in the current war. The total includes torpedo boats and submarines plus auxiliary and merchant craft. The British navy share is 125 ships and torpedo boats totaling 563,200 tons.
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Berlin
Bs Wireless
Bat
Llacay
Delivery notice for missed home delivery
If the paper is not delivered to Four home by 6 o clock, call 2350 to receive a copy. After 6 30 call telephone No 2 for assistance.
Bone Dry Law Sought by Prohibs in Washington
Seattle expects a total prohibition measure to be introduced in January by over a hundred prohibitionists from across the state under the Anti Saloon League of Washington. The plan calls for abolition of personal permit and druggist permits affecting liquor and imposes harsher penalties than the current law.
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Washington State
Seattle
Wash
Anti-Saloon League of Washington
Reed amendment targets temporary laborers in immigration bill
Washington D C Dec 18 The Senate resumed debate on the immigration bill as Senator Reed of Missouri proposed a new amendment. It seeks to exclude all persons entering the United States for temporary work as laborers who intend to return to their native land.
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Washington, D. C
Reed
Missouri
United States
Senate
Red Cross Christmas Seal Sale Arrives in Waterloo
Ten thousand Red Cross Christmas seals will be offered Thursday in Waterloo by young women from the Social Welfare league. Misses Marjorie Rahe Neva Walker and others will sell at Hotel Russell Lamson Pani Uavis dry Goods store post office and gas station. Proceeds aid a county tuberculosis project. stamps delayed by order fulfillment shortened sale window.
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Saic
Waterloo
Social Welfare League
Marjorie Rahe
Neva Walker
Gales
Russell Lamson
Marion Ham
Florence McElhinney
Pani Uavis Dry Foods
Genevieve Ig
Marjorie Brown
Jean Birdsall
Gra Sar
Harrietts
Allene Bightey
Ying Station
Congress Debate On Immigration Bill Resumes at Noon
A fragmentary report describes a House session resuming debate at noon on an immigration bill. References to committees and officials from interior and justice departments are noted, with mention of a subcommittee and a reconsideration of proposed actions.
German Note Proposing Peace After Two Years of War
A damaged transcript of a German note proposing peace outlines that allied powers seek negotiations to guarantee national honor and evolution, while insisting on continued war until victory. It asserts Germany and allies faced disproportionate hardships and warns that ongoing conflict remains unavoidable without negotiations.
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L. Fl
Herlin Phy Wirelese
Germmny
Eurepe
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Bulgaria
Turkay
Suiversarias
Chere
Canadian torpedo boat Grilse believed lost with all hands
Ottawa reports the Canadian torpedo boat Grilse, commanded by Lieut W Wingate, has been lost at sea with 50 aboard after leaving Halifax on December 11 for Bermuda. A series of wireless messages indicated worsening weather and the ship’s return to Shelbourne, with no further word received.
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Ont
Grilee
W. Wingate
Naval Service
Iis
Grilse
Dept For Bermeda
Halifax
Oop. In
Bermuda
Isles
Shelbourne
S. O
Senate Deadlock Threatens Phelan Oil Bill
Wasting, O. D. G., Des. 13 Pro longed efforts in congress failing to secure agreement on and land loss bill would approve the naval reserve land plan. Senate lands committee referred the issue to a subcommittee to join with a House panel and cooperate with Navy Interior attorney general and western oil interests in a final push. If no accord is reached, legislation may be abandoned this session.
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Interior
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Senate Lands Committee
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House
Roosevelt
Navy Department
Drop Big Suit Against Steel Man Dropped
A $200,000 alienation suit by Roger Cornell against Col Joan B. Lamber, Joliet steel magnate, was dropped after lawyers and detectives' conference. Cornell allegedly conned Mrs Cornell into alienation, but immunity from prosecution was promised to the Col. Lam. Unclear if any claimant would press charges against lawyer Michael Kiely who filed the venire at Polk.
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Roger
Cornell
Joan B. Lamber
Joliet
Lamvent
Cornel
Lam
Ciary
Michael Kiely
Poliet
Villa plots new raid over border
Francisco Voila claimed in Chihuahua City he would split his men into 28 group units to deploy along the American border and into the U S interior to burn property under his instructions a letter from two prominent Chinese citizens and forwarded to Washington reported today.
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Francisco Voila
Chihuahua City
Jin
United Suates
Weather Warnings For Cold Wave Amid Deep Freeze
Forecast calls for furnace stoking and storm windows as a deep cold wave spreads from the north across the middle west. Temperatures fall to about ten below zero with reports of Waterloo dipping to one below and Ararat seeing near record lows. Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas report extreme cold extending nationwide tonight with the potential for new all time lows.
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Rae
Ralah B.supay
Relundeer
Ji Mayrenry
Ararat
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Wisconsin
Middlewest
German peace offer sparks mixed responses abroad
The London Times rejects Germany's mediation proposal as a ploy and insists on no settlement based on might over right. Paris press derides Bethmann Hollweg's move, calling it a retreat to avoid defeat. Neutrals may be swayed, but collaboration among allies remains essential. Scandinavian papers show cautious optimism that allies may spurn immediate peace talks. Catholic Germania hails the pope as a neutral channel and portrays the offer as a sign of German restraint amid wartime power. The rhetoric centers on duty, morality, and the risk of German blame for continued conflict.
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Rehef
London Times
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Frence
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von Bethmann-Hollweg
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Westminster Gazetta
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Evening News
Tione
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Roumania
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Hhe
Lit
Peace Proffers Hold Center Stage in Europe War
The article reports ongoing fighting in Hurdle battlefields overshadowed by German peace proposals. Entente press is pessimistic about peace success while German papers applaud the offer as strength. Britain may reveal stance in Commons after consultations. In Roumania, Teutonic forces advance in eastern Wallachia as Russian armies retreat northeast toward the Buzau line. Over 7,000 more prisoners were captured by Mackensen’s forces.
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Germany
Entente
Teutonic
Great Brittain
London
Imade
House of Commons
Advange
Roumanta
Teutonic Arm
Wallachia
Marshal von Mackensen
Belgian King Thanks America for Protest
In Washington on December 13, Belgian Minister Havgenith delivered a letter to Secretary Lansing expressing the Belgian king’s gratitude for U S representations to Germany against deportations. The note lauds the United States for upholding justice and freedom, noting President Lincoln’s sacrifice for noble principles.
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Washington, D. C
Belgium
United States
Germany
Havgenithterday
Lansing
Abrah Linevin
French and Greeks in Batèle Near Saloniki
Berlin wireless reports fighting between Greek regulars and French forces north of Waterina, about 60 miles southwest of Saloniki. The Overseas News Agency says battle is in progress with Greek troops and French forces clashing near Batèle. The Greeks are said to be offering a fiercesome resistance.
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Waterina
Saloniki
Ans
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