Western Front Active As Allies Hold Back Teuton Advance
Reports from London and Berlin describe renewed Teuton attempts to advance on the Western Front being checked. Russian forces reportedly occupy Rum near Persia while Varna falls to a Bulgarian bombardment.
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Gallipoli
Peninsula
Persia
Rum
Russia
London
Gounaria
Ditinét
Greece
Armentieres
House of Commons
Earl of Derby
The
Daily Chronicle
Varna
Bulgaria
Black Sea
Lloyd George on German munition supremacy and output gains
British minister of munitions David Lloyd George argues German military success arose from early war mechanical advantage and says allied delays in building machinery hindered progress. He cites output gaps, naval munitions focus, and rapid strides in Ireland and with American orders to accelerate production.
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London
David Lloyd George
Mr. Lloyd George
War Office
Lloyd George
America
Ireland
John Redmond
United Kingdom
T “Lloyd George
David A'Thomasyi
Bijck
Moran: &Co
Ott
Inspecting Officers Visit City Today
General J. Hughes, brother of Sir Sam, arrives in the city to inspect the 18th O. M. R. as part of ongoing orders. The entourage includes officers from the 13th O. M. BR, signaling a routine review visit by high ranking military personnel.
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J. Hughes
Sam
Speakman of UFA dies in Calgary at 70
James Speakman president of the United Farmers of Alberta died at his Calgary home after a week long pneumonia. Aged 70 he led on women suffrage and progressive measures during his presidency. Survived by a widow and three sons. funeral set for Penhold.
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James Speakman
United Farmers of Alberta
Speakman
Penhold
Winnipeg
Frank
Ataft of Victoria School
Fire Bunglers in London Criticize War Policy Speech
London, Dec. 21. John Dillon criticizing Premier Asquith demands a clear basis for the government's call to grant a fourth million troops. He asserts wartime failures were not due to shortages and calls for removing the leaders responsible for Suvla Bay and Anzac failures before conscription is enforced.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
John Dillon
Suvla Bay
Germans allegedly plot bribery to influence U.S. Congress
Federal authorities probe a German led scheme to sway wartime export limits by bribing members of Congress. A college graduate was paid 1000 dollars weekly with nearly a million spent, and investigators plan to reveal further details and possible charges in the lower House before adjournment.
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Mediterranean
Malta
Havas
Alexandria
Egypt
London
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Kut-el-Amara
India
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al-el-Amara
New York
Congress
Washington
United States
Marshall
Col House to sail for Europe deny peace mission
Col BE M House confidant to President Wilson said he will sail to Europe at the Vice President's request to convey to American ambassadors the U.S. stance on international matters. He insisted the trip is not a peace mission. Reports also note wheat release deadline of December 25 for commandeered grades.
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Col
BE. M. House
Wilson
Europe
Tice
Col. House
Reginald McKenna
Exchequer
India
Panama Slide Delays Panama Canal Traffic Verdict
Washington dispatch reports Major General Goethals cannot estimate when the Gallard cut slides will be removed to restore passage through the Panama Canal locks.
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Goethals
War Department
Gallard Cut
Panama Canal
Great Locks
British Command Changes at Dardanelles and in France
London reports Major reorganizations in World War I. Lieutenant General Sir Archibald Murray is appointed British commander at the Dardanelles succeeding Sir Charles Monro. Monro is named to lead the first British army in France succeeding Sir Douglas Haig.
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House of Commons
Jent
Robertson
France
Imperial Staff
Murray
Western Front
Archibald Murray
Charles Monro
Dardanelles
Douglas Haig
CONSULT DOMINIONS ON TERMS OF PEACE
In the house of commons Premier Asquith declined a cabinet expansion to include Canada Australia New Zealand and South Africa. He said the dominions will be consulted on peace terms and that any suitable prime minister may visit to discuss imperial policy.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Dominions
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Sir Sam backs Japanese battalion for overseas service
Ottawa report notes Sir Sam Hughes would approve forming a Japanese regiment if a full battalion could be raised and maintained. He said liberty lovers who want to shoulder a gun should have the chance to fight.
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Ottawa
British Columbia
Hughes
New Zealand and Australia Exhibit The Right Spirit
Australian Defence Minister George Foster Pearce said Australia would not falter after troop withdrawals from Anzac Cove and Suvla Bay. New Zealand Prime Minister William Massey urged unity, saying Britain’s Gallipoli withdrawal should be faced, not worsened by politics.
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Aue
George Foster Pearce
Defence
Anzac Cove
Suvhe Bay
Gallipoli Peninsula
Wellington
N.Z
William Ferguson Massey
New Zealand
Gallipol
French Soldiers to Be Remembered During Christmas
Paris announces a Christmas parcel privilege for up to two pounds sent to the front with free postage from now until January 6. Parliament approved the measure unanimously, aiding families sending gifts as soldiers remain away.
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Imbros
Lemtos
Tenedos Islands
Salonika
Berlin
Sayylile
William
Western Front
Paris
France
Adler
Victoria Letter Praises Five Sons in Army Service
A brief note from the Privy Purse Office in Buckingham Palace conveys King George expressing appreciation for Mrs. Edwards and her five sons who serve in the army. The message, dated November, honors patriotic spirit and pledged loyalty to the crown.
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B.C
Vancouver
A. Edwards
Mra
Sydney
Burt Cord
George
Edwards
Jan
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