MUNITIONS FOR FINNS Vacant Seats At Council
London dispatch reports Britain and France ready to supply Finland with war materiel via Sweden if Ri refuses League mediation in the Russo Finnish conflict. Latin American states pledge nitrates and beef. Swedish volunteers, thousands, reportedly join Finnish forces. Revelatory details include reindeer meat reserves and ski logistics. Russian advances and Finnish defense described with wartime rhetoric. A special city council meeting in a Labour vacant chamber discusses bingo and quorum issues.
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Enuder-Mint
London
League of Nations
Britain
France
Finland
Sweden
Russia
League
Daily Telegraph
Lapland
Reasons for Absence From Council in a Quorum Lapse
A special City Council meeting to discuss bingo and use of council lands for gambling lapsed for want of a quorum as nine of eleven aldermen attended. Lord Mayor Alderman Jones and chairman Alderman Laurie gave varied reasons for absence, citing personal unavailability, perceived lack of importance, sudden engagements, or hospital duties. Several aldermen reported they did not receive notice, were in recess, or had other commitments, with some planning to attend later or remain away due to illness or other duties.
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City Council
Ald. Jones
Bingo
Labour
Alderman Jones
Laurie
Tok
Lish Naiduer
W.U. Coulls
Taatfe
Hael
Nat
Mt Kelly
Bulimba
G. Poole
Brisbant
Milerman
W. J. Green
Nuisaah
J. Sharpe
Fibacah
Hospital Tinanne
Affond
Logan
Moores
A. Laurie
Melbourne
Merman
W. J.” Graham
Kelvin
Montta
Unofficial Meeting Sows Labor Aldermen Debate
An improvised session sparked by Labour aldermen sparked a cross town dispute over timing and governance. Members debated legality and strategy as they pressed for another special meeting to discuss plans tied to the Barry Parade and potential political capital.
War on Western Front and Air War Highlights From The Front
Fragmented wartime notes describe actions on the Western Front and air operations over the Yorkshire coast. References to battles near the Rhine and Moselle, ship patrols, and a Heinkel aerial sighting accompany mentions of allied and German forces, plus telegram style observations and scattered dates.
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al Nip Foren Cahier
Yorkshire
Smthoeast
Ronet
Soest Tieerman
Rome
Elaine
Ship Fire and Tank Battle Report From The Front
A wartime dispatch describes a ship fire causing about 1000 pounds damage and tanks blown apart near a harbor shore. The narrative details infantry and artillery actions, tank losses, obstructions, and smoke as forces engage amid winter conditions. The report cites Russian and Allied positions and references shipboard damage, mine clearances, and the slow progress of combat near Lake Ladogan.
Submarine Passage Reported Between Bremen and Tonight
A fragmentary bulletin notes a German submarine passage linked to Bremen. The report references Admiralty communique wording and naval movements during wartime, with mentions of New York origins and a Russian Arctic refuge at Murmansk.
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Susirarinn
Reese
London
Berwinoer
New York
Aulely
Murmansk
Daily Features Page Remembrance and Racing Note
A fragmented Daily Features section recalls a memory of a piano piece and a race forum. The readable text mentions a memory of a piano performance and a racing event or forum, with blurred names and vague references to people and places.
British troops in action described by Morice
In December the British forces pressed an action against German sections in the Aumann area as reported by M Charles Morice military correspondent. The engagement was described as a harsh business for the enemy who dragged many wounded back to their liner while the British forces sustained losses.
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Aumann
Lave Bernng
M. Charles Morice
He Berit Parisien
German Free Radio Warns Hitler War Broadcasts In Britain
A decaying wartime broadcast fragment notes German free radio warning Hitler and advises listeners in London. It references quarantine like measures, troop movements, and timing around December with mentions of General Wynter and various commands amid a chaotic transcription.
Doug Fairbanks Dies at 38 in Hollywood Legend
The legendary actor Douglas Fairbanks died early this morning in Hollywood at age 38. Born in Denver he studied at Harvard University and became a Broadway celebrity before rising as a film icon known for action and vitality. He married Mary Pickford and later divorced, with associates noting his enduring wealth and influence in early Hollywood.
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Douglan Fairbanks
Mt Hollowood
Pickford
Gougina Fairbanks
Mary Pickford
Hollywood
Br Palace
Biomnelog
New ‘York
Nme
Miekeringaienta
Maton Masia Boupas Fairbanks
Commerce News Brief From London December 12
The report notes steady mining shares in London trading with minor fluctuations. Mentions Brewer and several firms such as Gaeporation and Raewnting, with references to Boulder and Hormeshow, indicating a mixed metals market and token activity amid a subdued session.
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London
Goa
Boulder
Hormeshow
Mr A Toombes Dead After Speech Collapse
The article reports the death of Mr A Toombes following a collapse during a speech at an event. It notes attendants like Abary nig Lowney and mentions a meeting in Newcastle where Toombes was addressed before his collapse. The piece references hospital transfer and tributes planned for the late figure.
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Abary
Lowney
Suesnalang Pemneranee
Ceaith Oaliapere
Ieee
Mnetinik
Cannerra
Lire
Pony Petore
Stalin
Myr
Faye Jett
Newcastle
Witce
Rir
Heat wave grips Sydney with record temps in New South Wales
Sydney sufers extreme heat with temperatures soaring over 100 degrees as record highs are logged across the state. Weather officials warn of dangerous heat, urging residents to stay indoors and hydrate while forecasts call for further heat across the region and likely storms later tonight.
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Sydney Meran
Vaith-Mesteyl Yung
New Sauday Wales
Empe
Hentai
Allan Cacy
Sydney
WRC
Ota Aeerern
Isa Wae
Trian Ito Cengrally
Uheohot
Wai vHainnivan
Maaimum
Wits Zeylerty
Hatlstorm
Parce Avia Arve
Sevru
Broad
Beabane
Htaronlie
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Orden
James
Eltoris
LMR
Helsing
Rovaniemi
Petsame
Sala
Heol
Mweka
Oatiah Mieke
Rte Apni
Ieee Te Amerie
Attategte
Piola
Oytisintiy Ener
Peter
Taid. E. Downey
Herrves
Morne Et
Ald. G. Pook
Sharpe
Bridie
Ames Shaliany Laban
Parry Orature Fund
Nunkee
Devker
Downey de Tae
Ufbkins
HR Moutnolice
Moon ‘Citizens “Municipal Organisation
A 'Posel
Wbior Lab
E'S. Greene
Bern Sheen
Tom Sever
uFfe
Labour Gauci
Vas
Barry
Alder
Thesiyman
Ald
Chey Mim
Vreiebe
Rhine
Ively
Ihraedd
Parker Barle
Jaywent
Torsite
James Aldridge
the Courier Mal Aplsineca
Riis
Anake
Prantl
Pitke
Lake Badion
Hull
Mauensisan
Carey
Ris
Brien
Americal Metairie
Iinea
Bremen
Rusi
League 0 Nations
Musso Finlay
Wengur
Bowie
Fiat
China
Geneva
Ork
Pecoghiia
Alf
Redbank
Free Radio
Hitler
HD. Wynter
Northern Command
Thore
Aunernelne
Contino
Cisne
Brisbane
Doug Fairbanks
Legend of Films
Erearey
Moma
Ray
Oensontemporarier
We World
Ima
Robin
Robyneon Crisoe
Maedad
Mary Pickioland
United States
Prince of Wales
Yremaine
Douglas
India
A. Toombes
Will Baeamin
Nein
Soning
Bans
Streea
Hawneing
Handamnen
Hapspurg Stelzner Carl Ecke Ateinbrecke
Qu Faure
Hte
Grice
Ermil Dressler
Schuedmayer Heindortt
Hitec
Queen St
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