Perils in Egypt discussed at Wellington luncheon
Captain D Munro of the Third Reinforcements spoke at the New Zealand Club on dangers troops face in Egyptian cities. He noted improved conditions in Alexandria with reinforcements receiving on-site guidance from veterans. A speech elsewhere criticized films for corrupting youth and eroding married life as society debates cinema censorship and moral standards.
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D. Munro
Alexandria
Munro
Egypt
Alexandrina
Phe
New Zealand
Department
Dominion
Roll of Honour Listing Wounded and Hospitalized Soldiers
Canterbury Mounted Rifles shows Second-Lieutenant J. J. Wilson wounded with Otago Mounted Rifles and Wellington Battalion reporting various wounded. Auckland and Otago units list Private and Gunner casualties. several name spellings indicate multiple regiments with those listed as recovering or convalescing.
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Canterbury Mounted Rifles
J. J. Wilson
Otago Mounted Rifle
Angulously
J. Prentice
Wellington
Simmiss
Auckland
A. Riddel
Otago
VY. McNab
Wellington Mounted Rifles
Lottery Ticket Case At Auckland Police Court
John Thomas Lee secretary of the Licensed Victuallers' Committee of the Queen Carnival faced charges for selling a lottery ticket tied to a prohibited scheme. The supposed prize was an Auckland Cup result with pictures as prizes. An adjournment was granted to allow the defence to obtain evidence from Wellington.
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Auckland
John ‘Thomas Lee
Licensed Victuallers
Wellington
Nazol advertised cold cure with limited stock
An old advertisement promotes Nazol as a remedy for coughs colds and sore throats. It claims quick relief and offers 60 doses for 1 shilling 6 pence.
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Hnazgt
Evergi
Tragic Hatchet Murder Suspect Lying In Hospital
A labourer George Gordon killed Martha McKee and their eight month old child with a hatchet in Hobson Street Auckland. He then cut his own throat and slashed his abdomen before hospital admission. Another child of about two and a half years was present. Gordon, a recent arrival from Kihikihi, is reported as dying in hospital.
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Auckland
George Gordon
Martha McKee
Gordon
Hobson Street
Kihikihi
Tetter
McKee
Sendlard
Cardan
Strike Ends as Storemen Accept Daily Increase
The storemen and packers strike ends in Melbourne as employees accept an increase of sixpence a day. The agreement was reached after talks reported by the Press Association.
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Melbourne
Fall of Monastir Shifts Balkan Frontline
Salonika reports reveal Monastir fallen after days of false holds as Bulgarian forces push toward Ochrida. Austro German and Bulgarian concentrations threaten to surround Vassich’s army, with 4900 exhausted troops retreating through mountains after 17 days marching and 48 hours without food.
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London
Salonika
Monastir
Aled Comanders
Vassitch
Wissel
Cerna
Moanastin
Hitle
Cloveral Vassiich
Ochrida
Gorclves
Conspiracy to Deceive United States Faces Motion on Verdict
The defendant was charged with conspiracy to deceive and defraud the United States. The maximum penalty was years imprisonment and a 10000 dollar fine, but no sentence was imposed yet as the defense moves to set aside the verdict and arrest judgment. The court will designate the sentencing date after ruling on the motion.
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United States
German Attaches Recall Stirs State Department Request
The State Department on December 3 asked the recall of German military and naval attaches. Among those named is Captain von Pappen, cited as the author of the phrase those idiotic Yankees. The note was received December 4 at 12.46 p.m. in Washington.
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Washington
State Department
von Pappen
Boyed Recall Demanded Over Hamburg American Case
Secretary of State informs Count Bernstorf Captain Boyed is persona non grata in Washington due to ties with the Hamburg American affair. It is understood Boyed’s recall has been demanded.
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Washington
Mr. Lansing
Count Bernsterff
Captain Boyed
General Bothmer and the Strypa engagement reference
General Bothmer, a German commander tied to Strypa operations, is noted. Reports also mention Von Tirpite's son staying as a guest with Mrs Savile before the conflict.
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General Bothmer
Strypa
von Tirpite
Mrs Savile
A Sportsman's Gift to Government Horses Stabled at Rushley Park
The government has acquired Colonel Hall Walker's training stables at Rushley Park and he presents all his horses to the government for use as stallions at the Tully stud and Rushley Park.
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London
Colonel Hall Walker
Rushley Park
Kaiser Set for Constantinople Visit Report
Berne confirms December 3 that the Kaiser plans a trip to Constantinople. The dispatch notes the move was received December 4 at 12 45 pm.
Recruiting. Dr. McNab's Mission Stalled by Lethargy
Dr. McNab reports a week long recruiting drive across north and south has failed to rally public interest. He calls lethargy and complacency the core problem and stresses honest appraisal and organized, spirited effort to improve results.
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Dunedin
McNab
German morale sapped as 900,000 soldiers dead
Dr Lindhock notes waning public spirit in Germany. Theatres hiss war songs as 900,000 young men are killed, many wounded or blinded. Debt grows and industry shrinks despite German military successes.
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Copenhagen
Lindhock
Germany
Labour Federation Rejects Conscription in Full-Year Report
The Labour Federation’s annual report states workers would be foolish to accept conscription, arguing the principle is repugnant and urges defense by other means to avoid compulsory service. The document is dated December 4 and reflects opposition to conscription policies.
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Pertey
Labour Federation
Legislative Council Rejects Adult Suffrage Bill
Adelaide report: The Legislative Council has rejected the bill recently passed by the Assembly providing for adult suffrage in Council elections.
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Adelaide
Legislative Council
Assembly
Rise in Butter Prices Reported in Brisbane
Brisbane reports a further rise in butter prices with spreads increasing to 8d per stone for bread and similar items amid reduced exports. Trade observers note the move comes amid rising costs and fluctuating markets.
Hotel Adjustment Bill Discussed by Assembly
The Assembly debated the Hotel Adjustment Bill and set a one year imprisonment penalty for a second sly grog offence without option of a fine. An amendment banning liquor sales to minors was adopted. A referendum proposal on compensation for license loss was rejected.
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Adelaide
Government decides to enter hotel keeping
The government has definitively decided to embark in hotel keeping and is negotiating with several hotels as of December 4 1840.
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Brisbane
Hi 18
German Wounded Reports Allied Fire Pressure in Ghent Front
In Ghent area front lines, German wounded describe relentless Allied bombardment causing fatigue and heavy artillery exchange. Severe weather and impassable roads in Flanders hinder movement as German forces try to drain the Veer trenches amid ongoing combat.
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Rotterdam
Ghent
Flanders
Reichstag Rejoices Amid Uncertain Future In Germany
Berlin report from December describes the Reichstag pleased with the current military stance but pessimistic about the future. The government remains ready for peace while enemies seek stronger forces and refuse talks with German emissaries in neutral states.
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Berlin
Lelal Anzeiger
Reichstag
Ashburton Enlistments Narrow as Medicals Reject Recruits
G. Mcfarlane of Springburn, a farmer, was the sole recruit accepted at the Ashburton Defence Office yesterday. General applicants were rejected for medical unfitness. The Defence Department seeks two ambulant men and two all round engineers from the site to report to camp on December 15.
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Defence Department
Askme
Allround
Fato Camp
Bulgarian comitadji seize town with manifesto of freedom
As Serbians withdrew, Bulgarian comitadjis led by Brigand Paul Kristovo took possession and posted a manifesto declaring freedom after five hundred years under Turks and three under Serbs. They paraded the town singing and looting deserted houses and public buildings.
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Comitadjis
Paul Kristovo
Retreat of General Vussitch's forces in harsh snowbound retreat
Serbian troops, exhausted and famished, trudge through a blizzard while Bulgarians press hard. Still, the retreat toward Ochrida continues amid fear and a civilian exodus toward Albania and Greece.
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Vussitch
Ochrida
Albania
Greece
Staff bids farewell to Private Joe Ede heading to Ninth Reinforcements
The staff of 26 Swanson's Burnett Street gathered in the workroom around the board to bid goodbye to Private Joe Ede who is leaving with the Ninth Reinforcements for the front. He was presented with a shaving outfit a scout badge and a cheque from Mr Swanson.
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Swanson’s
Burnett Street
Godspeed
Joe Ede
Mr Side
Swanson
Question in the Commons on colonial soldiers at anti conscription meeting
In the House of Commons on December 3 Mr F W Jowett Cabour cited colonial soldiers breaking up an anti conscription meeting at Memorial Hall. Sir John Simon said police attended but no breach of peace occurred. A W Ponsonby asked if uniforms incited violence. Simon referred to the War Office for details.
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London
House of Commons
F. W. Jowett Cabour
Memorial Hall
John Simon
Ir A. W. Ponsonby
Labour
J. AA. Simon
War Office
Bulgarians Take Bridges Towards Monastir In Balkans
Paris dispatch from Le Temps reports Bulgarians crossed the upper Tehern e and seized bridges and roads toward Monastir. Communique notes Sarbians still occupy Monastir and a 2 en armory is in the Struma Valley.
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Paris
le Temps
Teherne
Monastir
Struma
Italy Seizes German Vessels Raising Total to 103
Fairplay reports Italy has seized 103 German ships in her ports totaling 542 589 tons. The ships include Hamburg America Hansa and Deutsche Austrialische lines, reflecting Italy's expanded wartime actions on the high seas.
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London
Fairplay
Italy
Hamburg-America
Hansa
Deutsche- Austrailische Lines
Germans Claim Capture of 4000 Serbians Near Mitrovitza
Amsterdam reports a German communique declaring the capture of 4000 Serbian troops south west of Mitrovitza. The statement adds no further details.
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Amsterdam
Mitrovitza
Lord Derby Appeals to Unenlisted for Army Service
Lord Derby issues a fresh appeal to men aged 19 to 40 to join the Army. He says a decision will be known by December 21 and that impartial tribunals will weigh the arguments of recruits facing difficulties or deemed indispensable. The appeal frames enlistment as commitment to the nation's and Allies' interests.
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London
Lord Derby
Wen
Submarine Sunk Rumor Tallies in Straits Reports
Madrid reports a rumor that batteries at Europe Point sank a German submarine while crossing the Straits. The claim appears prominently in the papers as December ends.
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Madrid
Europe Point
Attack on Montenegro Plevlje Falls After Stubborn Battle
An Austrian communique reports forces advanced into Plevlje after a hard fought engagement. The fall follows a stubborn battle with strong resistance and confirms ongoing operations in Montenegro.
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Amsterdam
Plevle
Austro German Forces Enter Monastir Raise Flag
Rents correspondent reports Austro-German forces entered Monastir yesterday and hoisted the Austrian flag. Bulgarians entered the area today.
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London
Rents
Monastir
Weather Forecast: Westerly Winds Rise After 21 Hours
The forecast suggests weakening west to south winds with mild quiet conditions. Expect rain and potential flooding as the barometer falls, then rises after about 21 hours.
Hamburg America officials found guilty in neutrality violation
Federal District Court found three high officials and a subordinate of the Hamburg-America Line guilty of violating U S neutrality laws by supplying German cruisers in the South Atlantic with coal and other supplies early in the war. Jury verdicts returned on two indictments with severe punishment likely on appeal.
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New York
Federal District Court
Hamburg-America Line
United States
South Atlantic
Nazol Inhaler Promoted as Relief Remedy
A fragment ad touts Nazol as a trustworthy remedy for nasal congestion. It claims quick relief from a Nazol Inhaler and urges readers to try it today for benefit.
Austrian Defeat Reported in Montenegrin Communique
A Montenegrin communique cites a sharp fight at Fotcha with Agsmians reported to be in disorder portending a defeat for Austrian forces in the area.
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London
Fotcha
Disordar
German Bluff Over Russian Concentration Believed
Paris dispatch says German wireless declares a Russian concentration in Bessarabia to be a bluff with only recruits and schoolboys active in drill.
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Paris
Bessarabia
Russians Patrol Danube and Zeppelin At Rustchuk
December dispatch reports Russian boats patrolling the Danube along Bessarabia while a Zeppelin arrives at Rustchuk. Austro Germans draw back to Orsove fearing freezing conditions as they intimidate the Bulgarian bank of the river.
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Rome
Bucharest
Dela Sera
Danube
Bessarabia
Rustchuk
Orsove
Newspaper Outcry Over Sir Tennapve House Admission
Report of a public uproar over Sir Tennapve’s admission to the House of Commons. Mrs Savile, German born and wife of a coast parish rector, works at the War Office and is noted as a cousin of someone linked to the affair.
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London
Tennapve
House of Commons
Savile
Oast
War Office
Pro Ally Sentiment Reported From Greece
Messina dispatch quotes M. Cochin saying Greece showed enthusiastic reception and that a large majority of people are heartily pro Ally. He describes strong pro Allied feeling amid political pressures in the region.
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London
Messina
M. Cochin
Greece
Crowd cheers Allies at rally amid neutrality talk
Report describes a vast crowd shouting pro Allied slogans including Long live the Allies and Long live Wrance while noting a cordial impression of the King. A second note says Greece has accepted non application of strict Hague neutrality rules and that only details of application were discussed.
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Messi
Lord Eyechener
Cochin
Hague
Serbs Not Crushed Report From Berlin Pageblatt
London reports in the Berliner Pageblatt that Serbians unlikely to surrender and German efforts have not delivered a decisive blow. An Italian expedition coordinated with remnants of the Serb army in Albania is noted, while Moraht says German attacks are not failures but surrounded by active enemies.
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London
Moraht
Berliner Fageblatt
Alania
Paris
Poland
Dardanelles Actions Reported With Damage to Turkish Defenses
December reports from Paris and Amsterdam note artillery activity at the Dardanelles with important Turkish works damaged. A Turkish communiqué claims capture of entanglements near Anafarta and a Turkish counteraction against a hostile cruiser.
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Paris
Dardanelles
Greek arrivals report Turkish hardships at Gallipoli
Turkish losses are noted as 200000 in the Dardanelles area with many sick and unclothed. Greeks arriving from Constantinople say food is dear and that German ammunition will allow Turks to defend the peninsula. A 10 inch gun is reported sent to Chanak and railway links to Austria are spoken of as reestablished after delays.
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London
Chanak
Austria
Ban Mer Veatly
Nish-Geleraie
bombardment of trenches and air raid on German depot
Sir John French reports four days of bombardment with significant enemy damage and weak artillery reply. British aeroplanes bombed a German supply depot at Neuvaumont causing damage to stores and railway. Two aircraft did not return.
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London
John French
Tucsdey
Niwaumont
Germans Restrict Traffic Between Belgium and Holland
Amsterdam correspondent reports postal links to Belgium hindered by delays due to German restrictions. Rail and passenger traffic across the frontier decline as German forces tighten control. Tension in the region rises with intensified German efforts.
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London
Sun
Morning’ Post
Times
Amsterdam
Belgium
Holland
Helghim
Eastern Offensive Drives Germans Back on the Styr
Report from Petrogasad in December states Soviet forces pushed the enemy toward the west of Tribinsk along the left bank of the Styr. The attack from the Eastern Theatre is advancing, driving German troops back.
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Petrogasad
Tribrinsk
Styr
Italy at War Reports Devastation in December
Fragmentary dispatches describe damage and losses as Italian forces engage in ongoing combat. Reports indicate several locations affected with military activity continuing as winter campaigns unfold.
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DR. McNab
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