Russians and Germans clash on multiple fronts in war report
London reports heavy fighting near Bukovina by Russian forces with attacks from Pruth to north Dniester and in the Vosges. Berlin minimizes gains while Austrian and French actions seek Castelorizo and Durazzo. British and Allied reports note sporadic artillery and trench activity and prisoner captures.
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London
Bukowina
Toporoutz
Pruth
Dneister
Lake Babit
Lake Kangar
Mitau
Vosges
Hartamanns-Wellerkopf
Berlin
Saloniki
England
Paris
Cattaro
Adriatic
Castelorizo
Kastelorizo
Aegean Sea
Rhodes
Gulf of
Adalla
Geneva
Durazzo
War Office
Belgium
Artois
Aisne
Vitte-a-Bois
Argonne
la Fille Morte
Meuse
Warmount Wood
St. Mihiel
Panama Canal not yet a paying proposition says Goethals
The Panama Canal is not turning a profit, with maintenance costs and interest on a 357 million investment far exceeding toll revenues. Goethals reports year 1915-16 tolls at 4.868 million, refunds may total around 400 thousand, creating an operating deficit. Also notes 360 vessels passed, health improvements, and calls for stronger treaty powers with Panama for public health measures.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
George W. Goethals
General Goethals
United States
United
Goethals
Palo Seco Leper Asylum
Panama
Panama City
Colon
Goethalé
gRigpta
Ander
Taber School Board Faces Financial Crisis Threatening Reopening
Taber Alberta December 30 the school board warns of possible closure after holidays due to 20000 uncollected taxes 2500 in overdue bond coupons 1000 in salary arrears 4000 note at bank and 700 coal bill with no immediate solution sought by council which referred the matter to the finance committee for action
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Taber
Munro
Finance Committee
Read of Dreamland's Big Bill to Night on Page Four
A brief note indicates Read of Dreamland headlines the big bill tonight on page four. The item promises a marquee lineup and a packed schedule for Dreamland.
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Dreamland
German Admiralty Unknown on Ville de la Clotat Sinking
The German admiralty reports no information about the sinking of the French steamer Ville de la Clotat in the Mediterranean. No operational details or confirmation are provided.
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Armentieres
Mametz
Monchy
Givenchy
la Bassee Canal
Ypres
Mediterranean
Military post in Paris handles record 480000 parcels
The central military post office in Paris processed 480000 parcels on Tuesday containing New Year gifts for soldiers. Of these, 180000 were delivered free, a figure believed to be a record for the facility.
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Central Military
Paris
Great Rise in Price of Hans' Food
Berlin figures show sharp inflation in living costs with bacon up 95 percent and pork, mutton, and veal also rising. the Vossische Zeitung notes substantial price hikes as Berlin’s cost of living climbs.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
Vossische Zeitung
Engineer killed on Outlook line
A rear end collision on the Outlook Branch of the Canadian Pacific Railway near Moose Jaw at eight this morning killed engineer Klatte of the through freight and severely injured the fireman. A stockman in the caboose of the way freight may also have died. Moose Jaw auxiliary crews remain at the scene awaiting details.
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Moose Jaw
Outlook
Canadian Pacific Railway
Klatte
U S Aviators May Not Be Molested
A second demand from German sympathizers in New York urged the internment of Lieut William Thaw Sergt Elliott Cowdin and Sergt Norman Prince now in the United States on furlough with the French flying corps. The state department says they relinquished U S citizenship and are unarmed and on a peaceful mission. If they seek U S passports again they will be denied. they are believed to hold French passports.
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Washington
Mr. Lansing
New York
William Thaw
Elliott Cowdin
Sergt
Norman Prince
French Flying Corps
United States
Furlouga
Department
Serbian Chief of General Staff Temporarily Steps Down
General Radomir Putnik, head of Serbia's general staff, resigns temporarily by medical order. General Michitch, commander of the first Serbian army, will assume command during Putnik’s absence.
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Radomir Putnik
Michitch
Putnik
New Route to Russia Opens via Kong Helge Voyage
The steamship Kong Helge completes a Tromsoe to Alexandrovsk voyage under favorable conditions, carrying American and English machinery to Russia as the new route from Norway to Russia is established.
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Norway
Russia
Kong Helge
Tromsoe
Alexandrovsk
Roy Congdon on Way Home from the Front
Roy Congdon, ex C P R fireman, now in Canada, is expected home for New Year. He landed at St Johns, suffering a wound to his arm that sent him home. The local Hospitals Committee is arranging an artificial arm for James Holmes and seeking word of Congdon’s arrival. Relatives should notify City Clerk Baker for a reception plan.
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Roy Gongdon
Canada
St. John's
Congdon
Lila
James Holmes
Baker
Will Arrest Congressman Under Constitutional Immunity
Washington dispatch reports the arrest warrant for Representative Frank Buchanan of Illinois on an indictment charging conspiracy with seven Labor National Peace Council members to foment strikes in U S munitions plants. DOJ weighs congressional immunity before proceeding.
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Washington
Frank Buchanan
Ilinois
Labor National Peace Council
Department of Justice
Buchanan
Congress
Cabinet moves toward compulsion for single British men
The press readout explains Premier Asquith plans to extend compulsory service to unmarried men, arguing it would ensure steady military reinforcements while recognizing opposition and possible Ireland exemption. The cabinet seeks agreement and details are pending.
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Asquith
Thane
House of Commons
Ireland
Cabinet Crisis May Be Avoided in UK Parliament Debates
London reports a postponed cabinet council aims to reconcile opinions on conscription as Asquith seeks unity. Key ministers Balfour Henderson Kitchener McKenna Rauelman weigh in with Labour and Liberal opposition shaping a likely bill next week.
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Premiser Asquith
A. J. Balfour
Admiralty
Arthur Handerson
Laban
Harl Kitchener
Reginald McKenna
Exchequer
Walter Rauelman
Board of Trade
Edward Grey
London
Labor Party Faces Split Over Conscription Issue
London officials anticipate a Labor Party split on the conscription question with Ramsay McDonald and Philip Snowden leading opposition while others back Premier Asquith. The cabinet reportedly favors compulsory service applied impartially and may reject further delays.
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London
Labor Party
Asquith
Laborites
Lke Ramsay McDonald
Philip Snowden
Labor
Bartley McCrae Admonishes Mules in Missing Case
Fragmentary notice describes Bartley McCrae scolding a pair of mules over whigh and a len note while a court adjourns to morning at 10 o clock. Two questions allowed on bail.
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Bartley McCrae
Hotel ICE Induction Sparks Overnight Power Hit
A hotel experienced a brief power disruption tied to an ice making unit during peak occupancy. Operators restored service quickly as engineers checked the facility for further faults.
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St. Johns
Blai
Tandon
Dee
Moining
Press Association
Trisn Party
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Ally
Velin
Adp
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