TALIANS CONTINUE OFFENSIVE AND RUSSIAN FRONT REPORTS
London reports Gen Kaledines and associates resign from the Cossack military government to permit a strong popular government. He cites unpopularity with front troops due to enemy misrepresentations. Cossack resistance reportedly continues elsewhere. Paris notes lively artillery near Payet St Quentin Verdun Chaumes Wood and Apremont. French raid successful near Moron Villers in Champagne.
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London
Kaledines
Petrograd
The
Times
Paris
Payet
St. Quentin
Verdun
Beaumont
Chaumes Wood
Apremont
War Office
Moron- Villers
Charapagne
German War Office
Monte Pertica
Monte Solarolo
Monte Asdlone
France
Belgium
Anning
Bolsheviki
Counterfeiting Plant Raided in Lower New York
United States secret service seized over 150000 in counterfeit ten dollar notes from a West Broadway plant described as the city’s largest counterfeiting operation. Six men were arrested under Chief William J. Flynn after an eight month investigation. the plan aimed to float 1000000 in fakes nationwide via confederates. Packages were mailed to various cities before seizure.
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New York
United States Secret Service
Federal Reserve Bank
William J. Flynn
Secret Service
West Broadway
Fylnn
United States
Pro-German Mayor May Be Unseated
A petition filed in U S district court seeks to prevent Fred C. Miller, German alien enemy and mayor elect of Michigan City, from taking office January 7, 1918. Mayor Martin T. Kruger alleges Miller’s citizenship bars him and claims 860 German alien enemies helped elect him. hearing set for December 31 before Judge Anderson.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United States District Court
Fred C. Miller
Michigan City
Martin T. Kruger
Miller
Anderson
Krupp Plant at Essen Catches Fire
Workmen from Essen report a Krupp plant blaze at the German armaments factory. Details are unclear as the exact hours of the fire are not confirmed and information is incomplete from the Maetstrich dispatch.
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KRUPP
Essen
Maetstrich
Holland
Germany
Peace Conference Nears with Bolsheviks in Disturbing Mix
Despatches from Petrograd report that Bolshevik dictates are being resisted while an alliance forms between Kaledines' followers and Ukrainian factions. Unofficially, Germany is said to have rejected Bolshevik peace terms. News suggests the peace conference to assemble next Tuesday will include German and Austro Hungarian foreign ministers as part of preliminary talks.
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London
Brestldtovekl
Daily Mail
Petrograd
Russia
Kaledines
Rada
Ukraine
Trail Smelter Work Resumes as Mines Reopen
Ottawa reports the Labor Department says smelters at Trail and surrounding Bel district have resumed operations and all retail mines closed for six weeks due to the smelter strike will also reopen.
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Ment
Trail
Bel
Halladay Safe in Bow River Election Run
Calgary December 21 The Unionist H H Halladay appears secure in Bow River with 111 polls reporting a 216 vote lead and 64 polls remaining likely to widen it. Overseas ballots could erase any small gap, while Alberta shows 11 Unionists and one Laurier Liberal W H White leading in Victoria by 500 to 600.
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Calgary
H. H. Halladay
Bow River
Mr. Halladay
Alberta
Laurier-Liberal
W. H. White
Victoria
Fire breaks out in barn behind Evans residence
Firefighters were called to a barn on Fourth Street yesterday afternoon where a pile of clothing caught fire. The barn was locked, and a theory suggests mice chewed matches that ignited the clothing.
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R. R. Evans
Fourth St
Exemption Tribunal Reports 600 Claims Since Nov 8
Since November 8 the local exemption tribunal has processed 600 exemption claims. Over six per cent classified as IO and not liable for service. 42 applications remain untreated awaiting medical exams. Only 50 deemed fit for active duty in class A2. rest to be allocated to 2B C and D. Tribunal aims to dispose of two cases by year end.
Gershaw to Speak at Forum on Preventable Diseases
Dr. Gershaw will address the Forum tomorrow afternoon on Preventable Diseases. The talk aims to reach a wide audience and provide information beneficial to all attendees.
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F. W. Gershaw
Dreamland
Dr. Gershaw
Taschereau Promises Weekly Holiday for Hotel Workers
Quebec officials announce a proposed act by Minister L A Taschereau to require a day off every seven days for hotel cooks and helpers. The measure will be introduced in the legislature.
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Quebec
L. A. Taschereau
Coorka
British Steamer Stephen Furness Torpedoed and Sunk
London dispatch reports the British armed steamer Stephen Furness was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine in the Irish Channel. Six officers and men were lost, officials announced today.
Large Addition to City Library
The city library will gain 480 new volumes set to circulate Monday, raising total volumes to over 3,000. The Book Committee purchased two small libraries covering History Biography Drama Essays Sociology and 300 volumes of up to date Fiction to expand subject coverage.
Whidden Wins Brandon Election by Record Majority
Brandon Man December 22 Dr K B Whidden declared elected by a majority of 810 with 9840 votes for Whidden and 1287 for I S Paterson out of total 10577 votes. This is said to be the largest proportionate majority for any Unionist candidate.
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Brandon
Man
K. BP. Whidden
Dr. Whidden
I S. Paterson
Importation and manufacture of liquor prohibited
Premier Borden announces a mandate from Hon. A. L. Sifton, minister of customs, prohibiting liquor imports and production after December 24 unless purchases were completed before that date. The measure imposes a strict cutoff to curb ongoing supply and enforce compliance nationwide.
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Borden
A. L. Sifton
Canada Prohibits Import of Intoxicating Liquor After December 24
The Prime Minister announced a war time prohibition extending to Canada’s import of intoxicating liquor after December 24 1917 with exceptions for prior purchases. Prohibitions cover importation to Canada and transportation where sale is legal, with manufacture to follow after review. The order remains in effect through the war and 12 months post peace.
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Canada
Argentine Telegraphed Secrets Stir Buenos Aires Debate
La Patria Delice italiana notes on secret diplomatic telegrams involving von Luxburg and Argentina’s government. It cites government denials and recent references to earlier promises and naval actions, while outlining von Luxburg’s explanations of Irigoyen and maritime policy amid regional moves.
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Buenos Aires
la Patria Delice Italiana
von Laxburg
Count von Luxborg
Trigoyen
von Luxburg
Orion
Spain
Japan
Argentina
Irigoyen
Fernando Gaguley
Bolivia
Chile
von Luzburg
Baguier
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Diaz
Trail Swelter
Ottawa
Halladay
Halifax
Mont Blanc
Imo
Tiste Ae
Brit
Stephen
Furness
Mileia
Minister of Customs
Richmond
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