A Merry Christmas War Dispatches from Rome to Petrograd
Rome reports Piave front threats retreating as Italian forces recapture river crossings. Austro German units reportedly penetrated Asiago sector but halted at Italian rear lines with counterattacks yielding satisfactory results. A Bolshevik press bureau claims a Caucasian army of 100000 moves on Kaledines' Cossack forces in Petrograd. German raiders on Cambrai front are repulsed near Monchy le Preux and Labassee.
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Kaledines
Rome
Piave
Piave Vecchia
War Office
Asiagno
Busomonte
Valdella
Petrograd
Cen
Bolsheviki
London
Epehy
Cambrai
Monchy le Preux
Labassee
Kaiser’s Christmas Peace Note Reported In Rome
Rome reports that a new German peace move may be issued by Emperor William on Christmas Day. It is unclear if the declaration will state explicit peace terms or be a manoeuvre to shift responsibility for the war to the Allies.
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Kaiser
Rome
William
Christmas Dinners Planned for Front Line Troops
Canadian Army reports snow and mud on the front but high spirits as all ranks prepare Christmas festivities. Red Cross delivers cigarettes and fruit. messes host dinners, a 300 man midday meal funded by chaplains, and a 500 man YMCA concert. Election delays slow vote tally but 99 percent of available ballots across corps were cast.
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Canadian Army
Red Cross
Prevention of Common Diseases Addressed by Dr Gershaw
Dr F W Gershaw spoke at the Forum on preventing common germ diseases and arterial sclerosis. He urged fresh air, sunshine, good food, and living methods to curb tuberculosis and arteriosclerosis. He traced smallpox history, its stages, and the danger of two severe forms, urging vaccination and community protection.
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F. W. Leshian
F.W. Gershaw
Ainday
Tneself
Montreal
Gerahan
Gatshaw
Medical Association
Christmas Message From Britain to United States Planned
London reports a "unique and historic" Christmas message will be sent from Great Britain to the United States on Tuesday.
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London
London Papers
Christmaas
Great Britain
United
Death of Quebec statesman Hon. Richard Turner
Quebec city remembers Hon. Richard Turner longtime member of the legislative council and leading businessman who died Saturday after a brief illness at age 14. his widow and six children survive including Major General Sir Richard Turner commander in chief of Canadian forces in England.
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Sir Richard Turner
England
Quebec
Richard Turner
M.C
K.C.B
D.8.c
Riots Threat in Buenos Aires Over German Subsidy Claim
In Buenos Aires on December 23 anti German demonstrations flared as shoppers filled downtown streets. Students and others marched to La Union building shouting a claim of 10 000 pesos monthly subsidy from Berlin to Count von Luxburg. Troops and mounted patrols checked gatherings, dispersing crowds and preventing further marches through the night.
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Buenos Aires
la Union
Berlin
Count von Luxburg
Chief of Police Johnston resigns to join provincial force
Chief of Police Johnston tendered his resignation to the City Council to take effect at year’s start. He resigns with public trust and will join the provincial detective staff, likely basing in Medicine Hat. His eight years of service included rapid rise to chief and high regard from employer and public.
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Johnston
Medicine Hat
Sacramento
Cal
Menoaere Ander
Executive Mansion
Conran
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Etzikom Man James Sargeant Gazetted Police Magistrate
Etzikom resident James Sargeant J P is gazetted as police magistrate. Broadville resident W H Davis noted as deceased.
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James Sargeant
J.P
Etzikom
W. H. Davis
Broadville
The Christmas Message by Rev R Lorne Metavis
A Christmas sermon urging peace, charity, and Christian duty. The speaker cites Christ’s mission as friend of sinners and calls for justice, virtue in government, and care for children and mothers, urging believers to embody Christlike spirit in daily life.
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R. Lorne Metavisis
Fifth Ave. Church
Nazarene
Jesus
Bethlehem
Mary
Christ
Bolsheviks Take Charge Of Railways In Petrograd
Petrograd reports the commissioner of ways and communications has ordered railwaymen’s committees to assume control of the railroads in their regions. The telegram states the high level directives guiding this transfer of authority.
Halifax Relief Meeting Called for Halifax Sufferers
Halifax relief requires citizens to attend a Wednesday meeting at City Mall to plan fundraising for Halifax disaster victims. Dr K Davies chairs the effort, aiming to rally Maritime Province residents in Medicine Hat to contribute to the fund aiding the homeless in the winter aftermath.
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City
Halifax
K. Davies
Maritime Provinces
Medicine Hat
Russian Vessel Shilka Bolds Bolshevik Control at Pacific Port
The freighter Shilka from Vladivostok arrived under Bolshevik control with crew reporting a five member command committee. Police detained twenty one I W W supporters including 13 Russians, while none of the sailors were seized. Agents searched for gold rumored to fund conspirators but found none. A cargo inspection will follow the licorice root and beans discharge.
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Pacific
Boris Dogal
Vladivostok
Geueral
Chicago
United States
Canadians Win Many High Honors for Valor in War
London reports Canadian expeditionary force decorations tally vast. Victoria Crosses awarded to seven officers and 12 men. 206 officers received the Distinguished Service Order. 105 nursing staff honored with the Royal Red Cross. Military Cross awards exceed a thousand officers and 36 other ranks. Bars and other distinctions distributed among ranks. Meritorious Service medals noted.
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London
Reuter
Ottawa
Royal Red Cross
K.C.B
C.B
Mervica Nadal
Canada’s Greetings to the Boys at the Front
Ottawa December 24 the Prime Minister sent a Christmas message to Gen Currie and Gen Turner from the government and people of Canada. It honors fallen soldiers and pledges renewed national resolve to support the army in the pursuit of liberty and civilization.
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Canada
Ter
Currie
Turner
Tradf
Salem
Defeat of Conscription Threatens Hughes Resignation
Sydney and Melbourne reports detail a sharp anti conscription referendum result with a 175000 majority against and NSW Victoria and SA voting against while WA and Tasmania show small majorities for. Premier Hughes faces pressure to form a new government or resign as Tudor potential successor looms amid union and Catholic influence.
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Sydney
Australia
Hughes
Nationalists
Frank G. Tudor
Labor Party
Melbourne
Renter
Ottawa
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
West Australia
Tasmania
Tudor
Canadaomits Gratitude For Liquor Legislation
Ottawa reports scores of telegrams from every province praising the governments prohibition measures. Messages came from churches temperance groups and women’s committees with leaders including Ontario premier Sir William Hirst and provincial unions voicing strong approval.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Premiser
Sir Williats Hirst
Ontario
Margerie Armstrong
Saskatchewan Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Cental
Christian Temperance Union
A. W. Coone
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Y.M.C.A
Gershaw
China
India
Popes
Asia
America
John Bull
Uncle Sam
R. Turner
A. A. Johnston
A PP
Pacific Port
1.W.W
Urs Bey
ROE
Borden
Wecalle Freed
Rae
Ro McCalhumn
Mannix
Anti
Ottaswa
Reuter’s
Sewatang Puder
Duin
The
Times
Premier Border
ALL Canada
W. H. Cushing
Calgary
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