Progress of the War and Recruiting Debates in Commons
In London the Prime Minister Asquith reported 1 250 000 British fighting men in theatres of war with overseas forces excluded. He noted heavy casualties yet rapid recovery of wounded, and Cabinet review of recruiting plans while pledging married men wait for unmarried men. The extra million troops vote passed amid war policy tensions.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Lord Derryt
Amac
Cape Helles
Maral
Hamilton
Howe
German Attack at Armen Tieres and Varna News
New summaries from London and Athens report German and Bulgarian actions on the Armenian front and Varna, with Haig noting repulsed attacks and heavy enemy losses. Varna city lies ruined after bombardment. Bulgarian and Greek tensions flare in a frontier clash.
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Armen
Tieres
London
Haig
Amenteres
Onco Daily
Chronicle
Athens
Varna
Melbourne assault shocks offices clash with mob
Melbourne on December 22 reports about 50 men entering the offices as authorities move to act after a tar and feather incident. No further details were provided in the readable text.
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Melbourne
Unrest over Greek premier as Allies blamed by Skouloudes
Athens interview with Premier M. Skouloudes portrays Greece at a crisis point. He accuses the Allies of arrogance for failing to placate Greece and cites Bulgaria dealings. Skouloudes hints at resigning in favor of M. Guarmaris after elections.
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London
H. @ Donohoe
Chronicla
Athens
M. Bkouluudes
Tia
M Skoulondes
Greece
Bulgaria
Arevosabe
England
France
Mavalla
Seres
M. Skoulades
M. Guarnaris
Bombardment of Varna. Russian Fleet Attacks Port
Athens correspondent reports Varna bombarded all day with fortifications and barracks hit. German submarines left the harbor but were repelled by gunfire as Russian fleets pressed the attack.
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la Tribune
Athens
Barden Varn
Terdat's Wires Report On Allied Mobilization
London dispatch notes no motion by either side since Allied entry as observers report delays in military mobilization. Wires indicate uncertain timing and lingering hesitations amid global tension.
Christmas Gift Goods Dome by Frank Green Co
The Manchester department shows two top assortments of napery and household goods with Christmas presents in mind. Linen damask table covers, damask serviettes, tea sets, and embroidery items are advertised, along with shirts, ties, ladies hats, and dress fabrics. A wide Crockery and Australia ware selection completes the catalog feature.
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Manchester
Doyleys
Tenerife
Eau de Cologne
Buster Dix
Swallow & Ariel
Milla & Ware
Barcelona
Crockery Department
Munitions Problem Statement by Lloyd George
Reported remarks discuss factory idle time due to lack of skilled and unskilled workers. Figures cited include 300000 unskilled and 250000 skilled needed, with German output claimed at 250000 shells and 18000 shrapnel shells. Prime Minister Asquith addressed parliamentary figures on manpower.
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Shalls Lant
May
Nish
Ford attacks munition makers over war prolongation
Henry Ford denounces American war plants as prolonging World War I. He claims the war industry is shameless and would rather live in a poorhouse than prosper from war production.
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Copenhages
Des
Henry Ford
War donations from Australia praised by hospital nurse
Mr Stephenson of the Coliseum sends Australian newspapers to English military hospitals. Sister A Moyle at Fulham Military Hospital acknowledges receipt and thanks him. She notes the patients enjoyed reading the papers, mentioning seven men under her charge with sixteen Australians among them.
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Stephenson
Coliseusm
England
A. Moyle
Fulham
Ho H Mavameredith
London
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