SINKING ENEMY SHIPPING
Report from London and Copenhagen notes Bulgarian advances into Greek territory as Austro German forces weigh actions in the Macedonian front. British and French units retreat to prepared positions near the frontier while Allied troops, including a British division, cover the withdrawal and shell the Bulgarian advance. Bulgarian flags rise at Gievrgel and Dolran amid fighting and retreat developments.
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Copenhagen
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Saloniki
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Dolran
Teuton Shells Falling in Greece Frontline Fight
Athens reports a violent artillery battle along the Serb Greek frontier with Bulgar shells hitting Greek soil but causing no material damage. Despatches say no Bulgarian or Teuton troops crossed the border, though pursuit of the re is noted.
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Athens
City Council Debates Penland Water Bill and Metering
City officials back and forth over water charges against Alderman Penland. Council learns disputed meter billing may be illegal under prior bylaw. Alderman Spencer proposes a meter based bylaw change to regulate charges and refunds potentially totaling thousands.
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Lst
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Banhaa
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Hawthorne
Bannan
John Spencer
Water Committee
Morrow
Pesland
Calgary colonel promoted to brigadier general
Brigadier General E A Cruikshank of Calgary has been promoted from colonel to brigadier general in a ceremony at Guana on December 15.
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Guana
Greeks Eager to Strike Bulgarians Near Saloniki
In Saloniki reports say Greek commanders are boosting port defenses and aiding ally troops. Greek forces, eager to fight Bulgarians who threaten Monastir, expect imminent action against the central powers in the Balkan theater.
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Igndon
Daily Telegraph
Saloniki
Monastir
Constantine
Balkan
Grain quotations and cash prices in Winnipeg market
Winnipeg stock notes report today’s grain quotes with Wheat Dec and May levels, Oats and Flax prices across Winnipeg and U S markets. Local mills list No 1 Nor wheat at 89 and other grades. oats, flax and barley prices shown for demand and quick sale.
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Montreal Blizzard Records Record Snowfall at Noon
A heavy snowstorm in Montreal on December 15 brought 38 inches of snow by noon. Temperatures plunged as residents dig out from the blast and city services mobilize to clear streets and restore transit.
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Montreal
Resignation reshapes British Columbia cabinet
J H Turner resigns as Agent General for British Columbia in London and leaves December 31. Sir Richard McBride to succeed him as premier while W J Bowser becomes premier and attorney general. Hon Dr Young also resigns from cabinet with a spring election not planned.
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Victoria
J. H. Turner
British Columbia
Richard McBride
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W. J. Bowser
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A. C. Flummerfelt
Bright and gold on western front
Field Marshal Sir John French reports from the British front in France. British forces blew up a mine in front of Givenchy and occupied the crater. Activity persisted east of Ypres Frelinghem and near La Bassée canal. Somme district saw trench mortar and rifle grenade fighting. Weather was bright and cold.
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John French
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Ypres
Frelinghem
la Bassee Canal
Somme
Young Roxburghs Son Injured From Fall Breaking Whist
The young son of William Roxburgh suffers a broken whist after a fall the other day. He is reported to be recovering with medical care.
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William Roxburgh
Doctor Lebnecht corners Von Jagow in Reichstag
Berlin report states Herr Von Jagow German Foreign Secretary declined to answer a Socialist Dr. Lebnecht about whether other belligerents were ready to begin peace negotiations on the basis of renunciation of conquered territory. The exchange followed December 9 debate.
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Lievnecht
Death of Viscount Alverstone Former Word Chief Justice
London reports the death of Viscount Alverstone former Word Chief Justice of England. The item notes his passing and hints at public attention. The brief also mentions audience interest in theatre, asking if readers have booked seats for The Gondoliers as shows sell out quickly.
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London
Christmas trees arrive for Medicine Hat schools
The CPR brings mountains trees to the station for Medicine Hat schools churches and Sunday Schools. The local baggage man is in charge of distribution and those who ordered trees are asked to call promptly to collect them.
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C. P. BR
Medicine Hat
Birth rate surge worries Hamilton caregivers
W E Phinn and W B Champ of the Babies Dispensary Guild urged Hamilton officials to increase aid, noting a postwar birth rate rise of over 100 percent and heightened workload. They cited the guild's role in reducing vital intestinal disease cases from 59 percent to 19 percent, reporting the city has the lowest average in the Dominion.
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Hamilton
W. E. Phinn
W. B. Champ
Babies' Dispensary Guild
Dominion
Turkish attacks on Kut-el-Amara repulsed says Townsend
London reports that Turkish assaults on the British Mesopotamia army at Kut-el-Amara were repulsed with heavy losses to the enemy. Reinforcements are being pushed forward as officials note reduced activity after December 11 and Arabs are reported as satisfactory.
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Mesoptamia
Kut-el-Amara
Townsend
Kut-el- Amara
Allies Hold Steady as Retreat Continues in Saloniki Front
Reuters reports allied forces suffered limited casualties while withdrawing about fourteen miles along the Franco British front. British stores were carried forward as defenders stripped enemy access, and reinforcements pour into Saloniki with fortifications around Lille nearing completion.
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London
Reuter
Saloniki
Ecevere
Doiran
Lille
Neighbor Accuses Bennett in Grain Conversion Trial
Nathan W Bennett of Finns a has been sent up for trial on a charge of unlawfully converting 69 bushels of grain valued at $46.60, property of neighbor W Ruggles. Ruggles hired Bennett to thresh and paint, Bennett sold grain in his own name, case hinges on disputed payments and a $57.60 charge. Church at the mill corroborated that the grain was sold by Bennett and a cheque followed. Bail set at $509.
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Iegles
Ruggles
Hedley Shaw
Binnett
Church
Checker
Train Derailment Near Winnipeg Injures None Reported
Canadian government train No 10 traveling from Winnipeg to Toronto derailed at Arpi strong 391 miles east of Winnipeg. The accident occurred about 7 40 this morning after leaving Winnipeg at 8 16 last evening. Early reports say no passengers were injured though details are scarce.
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