Advances of the Teutons Continue on Multiple Fronts
Dispatches from Berlin indicate German peace terms propose restoring prewar status with Polish and Lithuanian kingdoms and Belgian and French territories in exchange for colonies. German diplomats cite aims to shape world opinion and test Entente willingness while asserting strength. On the Western Front, German attacks near Des Loges Wood are repelled as Romanian and Moldavian fronts see pressure along the Buzau. The British Foreign Office under A. J. Balfour pursues Greek peace proposals for a radical solution.
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Bermi
Germany
Poland
Lithuania
Belgium
France
Balkan
Romania
Bucharest
Wallachia
Buzuc River
Moldavia
Petrograd
Ploechti
Buzue
Des Loges Wood
Somme
Paris
British Foreign Office
A. J. Balfour
House approves Cherokee Indian school appropriation
Washington reports the House passed 36000 for the Cherokee Indians of North Carolina. Thirty thousand dollars funds the Indian school at Cherokee for 180 pupils including the superintendent’s pay and 6000 for general repairs and improvements.
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Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
North Carolina
Cherokee
German Allies Move Toward Formal Peace Negotiations
Berlin reports Germany and its allied powers plan to enter peace negotiations. Proposals, deemed suitable for lasting peace, are to be presented by the central powers with Austria Hungary Turkey and Bulgaria sending identical notes to the Vatican. The note will be read in the Reichstag and delivered via US Spain and Switzerland representatives to hostile governments.
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Berlin
Sville
Germany
Lay
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Vatican
United States of America
Spain
Switzerland
Reichstag
Vienna
Constantinople
Sofia
Holy See
Rotary board rejects new Seaboard train plan for Wilmington area
Rotary Club session in Wilmington did not endorse a proposed Seaboard Air Line service between Wilmington and Charlotte. A committee was named to confer with officials, while education topics dominated. Woodus Kellum urged school attendance and a modern Market Street high school site was advocated to replace the old building deemed a fire hazard. A plan to host the Teachers Assembly next Thanksgiving was endorsed.
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Wilmington
Charlotte
Rotary Club
Y. SC
Messrs
L. T. Moore
D. MacMillan, Jr
J. D. Wilams
J. G. McCormick
Woodus Kellum, Esq
New Hanover County
Market Street
Nion
Clive
Board of Education
Teachers’ Assembly
Britain Awaits Terms On German Peace Proposal
London December 12 The foreign office said it cannot discuss the German peace proposal until the terms are received. The British approach to peace terms is echoed by the former premier and foreign secretary.
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London
Foreign Office
Associated Press
South Problems Taken Up by Congress Also Woman’s Auxiliary
Norfolk Va December 12 The Southern Commercial Congress devoted its second day to southern problems with commissioners of agriculture from several states. Harvie Jordan of Georgia spoke on cotton and international reconstruction. The UVia women’s auxiliary will hear greetings from the Virginia Colonial Dames and the Daughters of the American Revolution as topics include high cost of living and children’s welfare.
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Norfolk
Southern Commercial Congress
Commissioners of Agriculture
National Association of Commissioners of Agriculture
Congress
Harvie Jordan
Georgia
Southern Cotton Growers’ Association
Southern Commercial Sections
Woman's Auxiliary
Germany Opens Peace Negotiation Offer in Reichstag Speech
Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg told the Reichstag that Germany and its allies, conscious of responsibility before God and humanity, have proposed to the hostile powers to enter peace negotiations.
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London
Berlin
Reichstag
von Bethmann- Hollweg
Germany
Army Transport Sumner Runs Aground Off New Jersey
The US army transport Sumner bound from Colon to New York ran aground off Barneget, New Jersey, with 232 aboard including officers and troops. Two tugs rush to aid. passengers including women and children have been taken off in lifeboats as rescue continues. The vessel reported becoming jammed in fog and is listed as not in immediate danger.
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New York
United States Army
Sumner
Colon
New Jersey
Barneget
Sandy Hook
Canal Zone
Britt’s Mandamus Appeal Timeline Set in Supreme Court
Representative James J. Britt pressed to advance the Buncombe county mandamus case in the North Carolina Supreme Court. The matter seeks to compel the county canvassing board to count votes, with argument scheduled for Thursday and a possible decision by December 19 before Judge Bond’s order expires.
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Raleigh
N. C
James J. Britt
Buncombe County
Bond
State Board of Canvassers
Britt
Craig
State Board
Munitions Down as Teutonic Peace News Spreads
New York stock markets fell on receipt of peace proposals. Munitions shares and companies profiting from the war moved lower. Bethlehem Steel dropped 26 points as trading opened today.
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New York
Bethlehem Steel
Teutons Beating Retreat Reported by Rome Dispatch
A Rome dispatch to the Wireless Press says Petrograd reports that the Teutons are retreating from the engagement. The item notes a shift in strategy as enemy forces withdraw from the front.
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Teutons
Rome
Petrograd
Grand prizes fueled by Dispatch coupon contest
The Dispatch voting contest grows exciting as standings shift daily and coupon votes flood in from across North Carolina. Prizes include a $60 diamond ring, a car, a Carolina Beach lot, a $100 prize, and Victrola music. Extra votes before December 22 boost totals. after that, votes drop 10 000 per $15 subscription.
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Dispatch
North Carolina
Carolina Beach
Shakespeare
Avon
US to transmit German peace proposal to Entente allies
Washington December news says Germany and allies plan peace talks and the United States will transmit the proposal promptly to Entente powers. President Wilson and Secretary Lansing will review terms. US will not publish them and may offer suggestions if proposals are workable. Cabinet, Congress discuss the move as New uncertainties loom.
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Washington
Germany
Wilson
Tumulty
Leas
State Department
Lansing
Congress
White House
Associated Press
Cew
Gov
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