French Losses Over 500 Yards Dominant Counter Attacks Repulsed
The report notes 498 yards gained as a French setback with four counter-attacks repulsed, highlighting lingering combat momentum and persistent resistance in the engagement.
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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Dec 10, 1915
Page
6
French destroy gas reservoir in Argonne near Bethincourt
A French high commissioner reports that in the Argonne near Bethincourt French forces destroyed poisonous gas reservoirs. A German fast aeroplane was chased by two French aircraft which attacked with a mitrailleuse, setting the enemy machine on fire and exploding. five passengers were...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hieh
London
Argonnee
Bethincourt
Auto conduct not requested for Captain Boyed
Government had not been asked for auto conduct for Captain Boyed. A number had been granted to Austro Germans from America including Dr Dumba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyed
America
Dr Dumba
Lord Derby's Scheme Sparks Huge WWI Recruiting Surge
Lord Derby announced enlistment would close Saturday triggering a nationwide recruiting rally. Offices stayed open around the clock and staffs expanded as married men far outnumbered singles. The Daily News reports government plans to seek a further 1,000,000 soldiers as schemes details emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Derby
Daily News
British debate on military service forms two options
A fragment discusses voluntary and conscription service, arguing pressure could make voluntary service harsher than conscription, seen as unfair and un-British. The speaker offers a constructive policy angle within a crisis context.
Peace Talk and Separate Peace Mention at Commons
In London December 8 Sir Edward Grey stated in the House of Commons that the Entente Powers had agreed to consider a separate peace if offered by the enemy. He added that any serious general peace proposals would be discussed with all Allies and that Parliament should be informed at the earliest moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Philip Snowdon
Asquith
Ford Crusade Passport Refusal Report
Washington dispatch reports Mr Langsing refused Mr Henry Ward's wireless request for passports to belligerent nations on December 8. The action marks a notable stance in wartime travel permissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Langsing
Henry Ward
United States Demands Reply Over Italian Vessel Attack
Washington dispatch reports a note sent to Austria asking for disavowal of the attack on the Ancona, compensation for American lives lost, and a pledge that such actions will not recur. The press reacts with strong indignation at American weakness and inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Austria
Ancona
German Demands and German American Controversies
Arthur Willett reports a sharp turn in German American tensions after the President's address. The Cabinet sees no definite charges against Captain Boyed, while von Papen is told to clear up outrageous insinuations. Bernstorff warns that German honor could be affronted if matters are not convincingly resolved. The World notes Bernstock may depart amid questions of safe conduct. Latin American press calls the German reply impertinent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arthur Willett
Captain Boyéd
von “Pope
Buenz
Count Bernstorff
Langsing
Captain Boyed
Goniit Bernstock
Bette
von Papen
Boyed
Cerman
Britain and Dominions Praise For Overseas War Effort
Lansdowne moves a vote of thanks to Red Cross and St John societies for Dominion contributions totaling about 250 million. He notes troops from Australia Canada and New Zealand and South Africa’s campaigns as proof of moral strength and empire unity. He argues Dominion aid will shape postwar destiny and dampen disloyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lansdowne
Red Cross
St. Johns Subalanes
Dosminions
Domnions
Dominions
Australia
Canada
South Africa
New Zealand
Jan Hamilton
New
Tam
Grey Responds To Cornwall About Safe Conduct
Sir Edward Grey, replying to Sir Bi. A. Cornwall, stated that the matter concerns safe conduct and policy in reply to the Liberal member’s query. The exchange reflects discussions on international or diplomatic conduct within the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward Grey
Bi. A. Cornwall
Gifts for Soldiers in New Zealand Cable Guidance
December reports outline how gifts and funds for sick and wounded New Zealand soldiers should be directed. Rhodes advises sending gifts and money to care of the commanding New Zealand Base Depot Cairo, with transfers through Wellington's Internal Affairs Under-Secretary. Messages from Malta and Cairo explain costs and signing orders for cablegrams, with charges deducted from soldiers’ pay or covered by base depots and medical officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
New Zealand
R. H. Rhodes
Defence
Cairo
Rhodes
Department ‘of Internal Affairs
Biltom
Defence Stores
Defence Minister
Malta
New
Army Chaplains
General Base Depot
This Scheme in Brief for Military Enlistment
All fir Ti men of military age not in essential work to be asked to enlist. Recruits divided into 46 groups with unmarried men in the first 23 and married men in the other 23 to begin when unmarried groups are exhausted. A fortnight's notice before joining. If too many enlist for immediate service 33 per day will be paid to those not needed at once. All men enlisted for general service with preference for Army Service Corps and R I A M C given to married men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Service Corps
Ria.m.c
Correction on Botha speech regarding Hertzog disapproval
Reuters reports a correction on General Botha statement in the Assembly. Botha said Hertzog in his heart disapproved of the rebellion, making him more serious that Hertzog had not used his influence to prevent it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reuter
Botha
Hgrtzog
Hertzog
Kaiser Asks Austria for Army Aid in Egypt Expedition
The Agenzia Nazionale reports the Kaiser urged Austria to provide an army corps for the planned expedition on Egypt. Emperor Franz Josef refused, stating the request was impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Agenzia Nazionale
Austria
Egypt
Franz Josef
Recruiting Song For New Zealand Soldiers
War verse urges a young New Zealand recruit to answer the call of duty. The piece, dated Ashburton November 1915, asks if the reader will join brave battalions, face danger, and honor forefathers, portraying enlistment as a noble, patriotic act.
March on India Hinted As Forces Deploy In Spring
Field Marshal von der Goltz reportedly plans to lead 100000 Turks and 100000 Germans in a spring advance toward India. Evidence indicates the Turkish advance guard is already moving toward Baghdad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
von der Goltz
India
Bagdad
Passion Play Actor Anton Land Killed in Battle
Amsterdam reports Anton Land, famed impersonator of Christ in the Passion Play at Oberammergau, was killed while fighting in the Champagne region. The Vossische Zeitung confirms the loss of the Passion figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Vossische “Zeitung
Anton Land
Christ
Oberammergau
Champagne
Malay States War Fund Drive for Air Fleet to Britain
A Malay States visitor notes 600 of 2000 Europeans have gone to the front. Whites natives and Chinese are raising funds for 16 air fleet units for Britain organized by C Alma Baker. natives and Chinese are generous subscribers. A dreadnought costing £2 500 000 was recently presented to Britain paid from revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Great Britain
C. Alma Baker
Britain
Revere
New Zealand Defence Minister on Conscientious Objectors
Wellington December 9. The Defence Minister addresses critics who say registered single men refuse to fight. He argues a full case analysis is needed before judging and outlines options including voluntary service, compulsion, or pressure that could force men to leave New Zealand to avoid conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Defence
New Zealand
Fortify Your Winter Coal and Remedies Advised
An old advertorial urges readers to guard against colds with Nazol and warns of chilling weather. It promotes WARO WUL CGAL coal as pure fuel for cooking and heating, claiming no stones or sulfur and urging readers to sample it.
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