Boulogne Falls to German Forces in World War I
The German High Command claims Boulogne was captured last night with most British troops retreating. French reports note local Somme successes and counterattacks toward Amiens as fighting continues near Arras and Bapaume. In Belgium and France, Allied command denials surface regarding senior officer movements.
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London
Boulogne
Tournai
Mauberga
Lorette Heights
Arras
Somme
Germans Launch Fresh Attack in Northern Front
Reports from Paris and Belgian sources say German forces crossed the Bacaut River near Audenaarde but were driven back. Fighting rages at Vuenciennes Cambrai and Arras with French and Allied units contending along the line.
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Paris
Bacaut
Audenaarde
Vuenciennes
Cambrai
Arras
Bomme
Attigny
Amien
Sedan
Longuyon
Moselle
Allied Counter Attacks and French Retaliation Amid German Push
German forces claim progress toward Calais while Allies hold in snowbound Northern France Belgium. The Times correspondent notes fierce resistance north of the pincers and warns the Valenciennes push may not yield a lasting breakthrough. Allied leaders stress the danger yet deny despondency as Metz is bombed and French forces retaliate.
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Somme
Sedan
Calais
France
Belgium
Alow
Ireland London Talks on Invasion Possibility
In a Thursday briefing in London the government said proper information had been exchanged about Ireland possibly invading England. The Hirean Government remains alert but insists England will not retaliate against Eire. Prime Minister Craigavon of Northern Ireland returned to Dublin.
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London
Ment
England
Cunt Craigavon
Northern Ireland
Henry Guillett
Communista
Australia
Mr. Curtin
Nine Communist papers suppressed by Commonwealth ban
The Commonwealth Government issued a publication ban suppressing nine Communist newspapers and periodicals including Tribune Soviet's Today Communist Review The Wharfe The Militant World Peace Guardian Workers Star and The North Queensland Guardian. The order blocks sale display and printing and penalties apply under the National Security Act.
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Commonwealth
Tribune
Communist Review
the Wharfe
Militant
World Peace
Sydney
Guardian
Melbourne
Workers’ Star
Perth
North Queensland
Townsville
Elen
Government to improve relations announced in Commons
Mr R A Poate as Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs told the House of Commons the government was taking immediate steps to improve relations with foreign powers. The official statement outlined new policies and a timetable for engagement.
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London
R. A. Poate
House of Commons
Debate Over Parliament's Sittings War Lets Fray
Members in the House of Representatives push for longer sessions to aid wartime administration. Prime Minister hints at scarce sessions while Labour and opposition leaders clash over schedule as Australia faces governance during conflict. Continued discussion signals urgency in maintaining parliamentary scrutiny amid crisis.
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House of Representatives
Cameron
Rosevear
House of Commons
Poicy
Australia
Italian fascist youth rally proclaims last war
In Turin on a Friday at an annual sports event the Vice-Secretary of the Fascist University Youth Organization tells students the games are on the eve of war and that they will fight to open Gibraltar and Suez as the Mediterranean becomes their sea. Police eject about eight students attempting to approach British consulates.
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Turin
Gibraltar
Suez
Mediterranean
Aludenta
Japanese hope for war entry denied by Tokyo official
Consul General Akiyama dismissed rumors of Japan joining a broader war, stating no foundation for the claim and affirming strict neutrality and adherence to the status quo. The official warned against interference and urged respect for the Dutch East Indies.
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Torment
Akiyama
Japan
Fifth Com Raid Targets Montreal in Unity Party Sweep
Canadian authorities raid Montreal offices Friday moving against suspected Fifth Columnists tied to the National Unity party. Police report broad actions across multiple districts as officials pursue alleged subversive activity.
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Montreal
Royal Aere Renc
Naonal Unity Rly
Fascists Rounded Up in Coordinated Government Action
Arrests under Regulation 18b target members of fascist groups. Among those detained are Captain A M Ramsay M P president of the Right Club and John Beckett former British Union member now with the British People’s Party. Police raided the British Union headquarters in London and Mosley’s residences collecting documents.
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British Union of Fascists
A. M. Ramsay
M.P
The
Right Club
John Beckett
British People’s Party
Beckett
William Joyce
Lord Haw Haw of
Zeesen
Ministry For Health
Muosa
Scotland Yard
Ui of
Fascists
Cist
Cannon Street
Mosley
Dolphin Square
Powers Per “Action
Commons
Joyce
Yes
British Council For Christian
Tlement
Francia Hawkins
Upton
Viscount Elibank critiques wartime espionage and BBC ties
In the House of Lords Viscount Elibank attacks Fascists and Communists for aiming to topple Britain’s system and cites wartime intelligence leaks hampering naval operations. He urges actions against enemies and questions BBC personnel, while the Duke of Devonshire defends government stance on aliens and refugees amid war.
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Viscount Elibank
British Union of Fascists
House of Lords
Home Office
Duke of Devonshire
Extra power granted to unions to remove subversives
Special regulations to enable unions to remove communists or subversives from their organizations were approved by the Executive Council yesterday. Officials said the measures extend to union offices and procedures may reach the court. The move aims to curb subversion within labor groups amid growing concerns.
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Cil
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Metz
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