Western Front Claims and German Counter-Attacks Mark Day
Paris reports minor French gains with notable actions near St Georges east of Nieuport and in the Argonne. Berlin asserts ground captured near Nieuport and Ypres with Russian and Polish theater activity noted on the Vistula and Rawka rivers.
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Argonne
Upper
Alsace
Paris
Nieuport
Belgium
Steinbach
St Georges
Lys
Somme
Rehele
St. Aubin
le Quesney
Bouchoir
Roye
la Grarie
Brolante
Courte Chaussee
Meuse
le Bouchet
Troyon
Berlin
London
Ypres
St. Men
Apremont
Sennheim
East Prussia
Poland
Vistula
Baura
Rawka
Snowlodz
British raid on Cuxhaven praised by London Times
The London Times adds details of the Cuxhaven operation on Christmas morning. It notes clear seas, dense fog near the Elbe, and high altitude bombing by seaplanes. It credits British airmen with damage to enemy targets and highlights skillful destroyer maneuvers and successful repulsion of Zeppelin attacks. Six of seven pilots are reported safe.
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London
The
London Times
Cuxhaven
Heligoland
Elbe
New Automatic Phone System Cuts Over Successfully
The new automatic phone system is now in working order and has met expectations. Local manager C. E. Moore says the cut over was successful, with faster clearer conversations and outside-line issues being resolved quickly. Applications are arriving in large numbers as businesses praise the service despite rate concerns.
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C. E. Moore
Oliver K Fraser Dies Leading Ontario Lawyer at 56
Brockville Ontario December 29 Oliver K Fraser noted as a premier eastern Ontario lawyer, registrar of the superior surrogate court and clerk of the county court for Leeds and Grenville, died yesterday after a lingering illness aged 56. A fifteen thousand dollar stock of jewellery goes under the hammer at 7 30 tonight Nicholson and Frechette opposite Dreamland.
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Brockville
Ont
Oliver K. Fraser
Ontario
Leeds and Grenville
Fraser
Nicholson and Frechette
Dreamland
Railway Workers Arrested in Germany Conspiracy Case
Petrograd reports Kalicz railway employees arrested by German forces on suspicion of conspiracy and treason. They are alleged to be responsible for a collision and the wreck of a train carrying wounded officers from the front.
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Petrograd
Kalicz
Germany
Will Ask Borden at Winnipeg as to Unemployed
A telegram signed by the Calgary mayor sent to Premier Borden asks him to meet delegations from Calgary Edmonton Lethbridge and Medicine Hat in Winnipeg on December 31 to discuss aid for the unemployed. Mayor Brown had not been approached to send a delegate and could not reach Calgary’s mayor by press time.
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Borden
Winnipeg
Calgary
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Ottawa
Brown
Lalor Likely Appointed to Gibson Senate Seat
In St. Catharines on December 29, it is understood Ottawa has assured the Gibson bequest will pass to Frank Lalor M P for Haldimand. The appointment would follow the next Parliament session. The Lincoln Conservative association had urged a Lincoln Welland or Haldimand county candidate.
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St. Catharines
Out
Ottawa
William Gibson
Beamsville
Frank Lalor
M. P
Haldimand
Lincoln Conservative Association
Lincoln
Welland
Hat Jewelers Sale Opens Tonight at 7.80
The greatest jewellery sale in Hat history starts at 7.80 tonight at Nicholson and Frechette opposite Dreamland.
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Nicholson and Frechette
Dreamland
Travel from Great Britain Decrease Reflects War Prohibitions
London reports a drop in October passenger movements from the United Kingdom as war restrictions bite. Of 19,642 Britons leaving for permanent residence outside Europe, 18,924 were British subjects. Britons moved mainly to North America 3,188 Australia 2,744 New Zealand 64 British South Africa 610 and the United States 8,549 compared with last year.
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London
Board of Trade
United Kingdom
Europe
British North America
Australia
New Zealand
British South Africa
United States
Vicar General Chapman Dies After 40 Years in Priesthood
Very Rev Monsignor William Francis Chapman aged 77 died at a private hospital in Roxbury Mass after a fortnight of treatment. He served over four decades in the Catholic church and remained active in parish affairs until his illness.
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St. John, N. B
William Francis Chapman
Roxbury
Mass
Chapman
Asquith Family Sets Fine Patriotic Example
London case reports Prime Minister Asquith's three sons now in military service. Herbert Asquith has been gazetted lieutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve Volunteers. Arthur Asquith serves as lieutenant in the Royal Naval Reserve. Cyril Asquith serves with the Queen's West ministers.
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London
Asquith
Herbert Asquith
Royal Naval Reserve Volunteers
Arthur Asquith
Royal Naval Reserve
Royal Naval Reserve, and the Youngest of the Three, Lieut
Cyril Asquith
Queen's
Recruiting for Mounted Rifles In Canada Overseas Contingent
Recruiting for the Canadian Overseas Contingent Mounted Rifles began at 4 PM at the Armory and will continue until the required number of men is secured.
Charity Stakes Soaring Wheat Bets Raise Big Sum
Chicago reports charity winner as May wheat trades spark large proceeds. James A. Patten, representing charity, moved about 500,000 bushels of May wheat, with potential future gains toward 1,000,000 bushels and a prize between 300000 and 500000 if European war persists. ST. MARTIN'S CHURCH.
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Chicago
Charity
James A. Patten
Patten
Mvanston
Board of Trade
Europe
Council Meets Tonight in 1911 City Proceedings
The final meeting of the 1911 city council will be held this evening with little business on the agenda. Both the old and new councils are expected to attend.
Canada’s Great Resources in War Effort Highlighted
Winnipeg dispatch reports Premier Sir Robert Borden praising Canada’s vital role in wartime readiness. He stresses thorough preparation, unity across provinces, and the empire’s vast resources in industry transportation and agriculture to equip forces like the 35 000-strong Valcartier contingent.
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Winnipeg
Robert Borden
Canada
Talifax
Germany
Valcartier
Europe
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Ben
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British Isles
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