French Artillery Gains Ground on World War Front
Paris reports an official overview of operations from Nov. 27 to Dec. 5 showing French artillery silencing enemy batteries along the front and infantry advances from the Oise to Yser. Page details gains at Paschendaelle, Bixschoote, Wyendeft, and Vermelles with notable feats by African battalions and Algerian cavalry.
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Paris
Oise
Dem 1
Bixschoote
Merken
Wydendreft
Knocke
Lens
Roclincourt
Paschendaelle
Wyendreft
Brodseinde
Ypres
Yser
Vermelles
Ene
Fay
Argonne
Blanc Chateau
Toissy
Craonne
Vauders
Rheims
Ami Fontaine
Guignicourt
Vatican Accepts New British Ambassador
Rome December 10 The Osservatore Romano prints an official note saying Sir Edward Grey asked if Sir Henry Howard could be envoy to the Holy See. Cardinal Gasparri replied that Henry Howard would be welcomed as Britain's representative, the first Vatican confirmation of renewed Britain ties.
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Rome
Osservatore Romano
Edward Grey
Vatican
England
Holy See
Henry Howard
Gasparri
Henry
Great Britain
Hoseman Injured En Route to Minor Salem Fire
William Carroll 34 a hoseman with Engine 8 was thrown from the wagon on Parmenter street near 7:15 last night en route to a small fire at 232 State street. He suffered a dislocated right thumb contusions to the right shoulder and a small bone fracture in the right hand and was taken to Relief Hospital.
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William Carroll
Salem Street
Parmenter Street
State Street
Carroll
Relief Hospital
Turkish Mine Sinks Gunboat at Bosphorus Entrance
Athens dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports a Turkish mine sinking a Turkish gunboat at the Bosphorus entrance. The event occurred as tensions remained high in the region with navigation disruptions likely.
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TURK
London
Daily Telegraph
Athens
Bosphorus
Hockey team rescues teammate at Hammond's Pond
Eng lish High School hockey manager Jack O'Hare pulled teammate Fred Safford from Hammond's Pond in Chestnut Hill yesterday afternoon. The rescue aimed to save Safford from drowning as he struggled in the water.
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Jack” O’hare
Fred Safford
Hammond's Pond
Chestnut Hill
Safford
Saint Safford Rescued After Deep Ice Fall
O Heare 18 year old Safford fell through thin pond ice during a skate rescue crowds prompted by classmates. O'Hare slid across ice to grab Safford by the collar while teammates formed a human chain to pull him free in seven minutes. O'Hare previously rescued a girl and man near Peddock's Island earning a Humane Society certificate.
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Safford
Dlay
O'Hare
Joe” Keefe
Titsie
Ward
Keefe
Frank Story
O’hare
Peddock’s Island
The
Humane Society
John J. O’hare
Pressmen’s Union
Fenwood Road
Brookline
Latter Day Saints Church Head Dies
Joseph Smith president of the reorganized church of Latter Day Saints dies at his Independence home. His son Frederick M. Smith stands to succeed him, with family members at his bedside.
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Independence
Joseph Smith
The
Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints
Frederick M. Smith
United States
Back Bay Woman Foils Attempted Bag Snatch
Miss Ellen W. Coolidge of 81 Marlboro Street fought off an alleged snatch thief at Marlboro and Arlington streets. The thief pulled the bag until the handle broke and fled, pursued by Coolidge and a young man who chased him into Public Garden. The volunteer held the suspect until Special Officer Lyon arrived.
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Ellen W. Coolidge
Back Bay
Marlboro Street
Marlboro
Arlington Streets
Miss Coolidge
Lyon
What Thin Folks Should Do To Gain Weight
Thousands suffer from extreme thinness and weak digestion but a new remedy named Sargol promises fat gain and nerve strengthening. It combines six strength giving elements and is endorsed by physicians and used by prominent people. A month of use may add flesh and improve nourishment by aiding digestion. Leading druggists report high demand for Sargol and warn nervous individuals may gain ten pounds.
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Oxford
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Haupt
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Grimaud
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Hollis Ste
Latter Day Saints Church
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Back Bay Woman
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