French Push in Alsace Near Orbey and Steinbach
Paris and Berlin report continued fighting east of Steinbach with French gains near Orbey (Orbels) and advances toward Cernay southeast of Steinbach. British observers note potential to seize Cernay. heavy Alpine chasers and 75 mm guns highlighted. Military activity remains heavy in Flanders with bad ground conditions and ongoing artillery duels.
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Paris
War Office
Orbey
Urbeis
Colmar
Cernay
Sennheim
Steinbach
British and French Advances Reported on Several Fronts
Allied forces report progress near the sand dunes in front of Nieuport and in the region of Saint Georges with gains at 200 300 and 600 yards. Belgian artillery silences German guns while mortars and grenades halt sapping near Notre Dame De Jorette West of Lenz. Counterattacks regain a trench near Lille Highway as German activity shifts. In Alsace and Meuse Argonne areas heavy artillery bombards German positions. Berlin claims French setbacks at Steinbach and Argonne. Polish front activity listed as unchanged with eastern advances of German attacks near the Bzura river.
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Nieuport
St. Georges
Lys
Olfse
Notre Dame de Jorette
Lenz
Lille Highway
Oise
Vosges
Craonne
Reims
la Suippe
Perthes
Beausenour
Argonne
Meuse
Livestock Trade Darkens Across Nation in 1916
Chicago reports a bleak 1916 start for livestock with unprecedented beef and mutton scarcity. Foot and mouth disease spreads despite quarantines, Chicago hive cattle isolated, dairy herd at Hawthorne race track. Public health fears grow as western Canada and Montana face outbreaks, while experts warn of costly, protracted efforts to control the disease.
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Chicago
Ill
Missouri River
Washington
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
North America
Europe
America
Dexter Park
Hawthorne Race Track
United States
Western Canada
Montana
Knowles
Police continue burglaries case as arrests loom
There was no court this morning. A week has passed since an arrest was made. Police detained several suspects yesterday in connection with Sunday night burglaries but released all. Investigations remain ongoing as officers press the case.
City council appoints year chairmen after last night's meeting
The chairmen for the year, appointed at the council meeting, were seen at City Hall this morning contacting department heads and coordinating duties across city departments.
City Hall to Consolidate Mail Boxes in Big Change
The post office boxes formerly stored in city hall offices have been cancelled and moving forward one large city hall bag will handle mail. The change consolidates storage and routing under city administration.
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City Hall
Inspecting gas well in Powell subdivision
The Gas and Fire committees appointed last evening went down this morning to look over the gas well in the Powell subdivision.
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Powell Subdivision
War spirit revived in Italy by Garibaldi heir death
The war spirit in Italy has been revived by the French battlefield death of a grandson of Garibaldi. Italy will have about 1,000,000 under arms by month’s end, with a reserve of another million being formed. Secret committees are forming to enlist volunteers. The Daily News delivered in the city, 36 cents a month.
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Italy
Londe
Garibald
Waly
Getting Barracks Put Into Shape
Major Whittaker second in command of the Third Mounted Rifles arrived to assume duties in the city. Lieutenant Anderson, a paymaster, also joined. Recruiting at Taber shows six men, with expectations the full fifty will be filled today. About 135 workers toil at the fair grounds, carpenters racing to finish buildings and gas piping amid deep frost. Settlement of quarters hinges on timely stove and equipment arrivals.
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Third Mounted Rifles
Lieut. Anderson
Fort Saskatchewan
Anderson
F. C. Sissons
Taber
Oakes
Dr. Orr
Lethbridge
Fair Grounds
Buchanan Sask Has Serious Fire
Buchanan Sask January 5 A large fire yesterday destroyed a barber shop and pool room a general store the Massey Harris warehouse and a harness shop All losses partly insured The pool room and barber shop owned by H A Bischoffter were wrecked contents saved building destroyed valu ed at 2500 insured 1500 The general store contents were a total loss
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Buchanan, Sask
Buchanan
Massey-Harris
H. A. Bischoffter
Ford Sterling and Maurice Costello at Dreamland today
Ford Sterling and Maurice Costello star at Dreamland today in a film program. The Daily News invites readers to subscribe for ongoing cinema listings and updates.
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Ford Sterling
Maurice Costello
Dreamland
The
Daily News
May Wheat Rises Sharp in Opening Trades
Chicago on June 5 reports the wheat market jumped as much as 2% cents higher than last night, with May wheat touching 137 at opening. The advance totals six cents since yesterday morning as Liverpool sends higher bids and European visible supply falls, lifting prices from 131 to 134.5 by night.
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Chicago
Ill
Liverpool
WAY THE COUNCIL SITS AT THE BOARD
The new council mirrors the old in seating with minor changes. Mayor Hawthorne sits with Ald. Penland to his right, followed by Ald. Morrow, Ald. Spencer, Ald. Collier, and Ald. H. H. Irland. To his left are Ald. Dr. Boyd, Ald. Cruikshank, Ald. Morrow, and Ald. Penhale, who keeps his former chair.
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Hawthorne
Ald. Penland
Public Works Committee
Ald
Morrow
J. H. Spencer
R. Collier
HH. W. Ireland
Dr. Boyd
Ald. S. Cruikshank
H. Morrow
Ald. T. Penhale
Gold rush rumor fuels northern river dash by Hatters
Hatters race north along the river amid reports of a new gold strike. The Dayboys, Thos. Tweed, W. A. Fraser, Ed. Gowan, and a Mr. Brown join the effort. Old-timers recall the major rush from 12 years ago near the river. Exact site remains undisclosed but nearby.
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Dayboys
Tweed
W. A. Fraser
Ed. Gowan
Mr. Brown
Washington certifies American cargoes for neutral Europe
Ex mayor Brown’s friends push him as a trade secretary candidate but he declines. He says he is not a candidate and would not accept the post if offered. The announcement leaves the Board of Trade position open this year.
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Brown
Board of Trade
Canadian Troops Training in France Continue
Montreal January 5 The artillerymen and cavalry of the first Canadian contingent at Salisbury Plains have sailed to the south of France to finish training. Officers report rain and mud at Salisbury hampered maneuvers and caused hardship for horses and men.
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Salisbury Plains
France
Salisbury
German Cruiser Lands 100 Captured Men on Canary Ids
The German steam ship Otavi landed a hundred sailors at Las Palmas Canary Islands after crews were taken by the auxiliary Kron Prinz Wilhelm. The captives come from the French steamer Monteagle sunk December 4 the British steamer Bellevue sunk December 4 the French sailing vessel Annie Marie sunk September 17 and the French ship Union sunk November 22.
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Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Paris
Otavi
Kron Prinz Wilhelm
Monteagle
Bellevue
Annie Marie
Union
Minnesota Sails Again to Hong Kong from Seattle
Seattle readers report the Great Northern liner Minnesota the largest cargo carrier on the Pacific and the biggest American flag vessel will resume Oriental service after layup since September. The Minnesota is due to sail for Hong Kong on February 6.
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Seattle
Wash
Great Northern
Minnesota
Pacific
Oriental Service
Hong Kong
Friends of Hatters Reach Glasgow Aboard Grampian
A group identified as Friends of Hatters who sailed on the CPR S8 Grampian have reached Glasgow safely. The news notes a sizable party among the travelers and confirms arrival in Scotland.
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Grampian
Glasgow
Russia Denies Peace Overtures Amid War Talks
Rome reports the Russian ambassador to Italy Kruponski denied claims that Russia intends to seek peace. He stated Russia will not discuss peace until enemies accept terms seen as the sole guarantee of lasting peace by its allies.
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Rome
Italy
Kruponski
Petrograd
Russia
Posters Received for Remount Purchasing
Secretary Willcox of the Board of Trade received the posters this morning regarding remount purchasing in the district, to begin Monday next. The posters outline the classes of horses sought and Willcox will post them where farmers, ranchers and horse owners will notice.
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Willcox
Board of Trade
Woman suffrage extended by Ontario electors
Toronto January 5 plebiscites in Strathroy Guelph Thamesville Orangeville Clinton Bracebridge North Bay and Port Arthur produced tremendous majorities in favor of granting married women with property qualifications municipal voting rights.
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Toronto
Strathroy
Guelph
Thamesville
Orangeville
Clinton
Bracebridge
North Bay
Port Arthur
Patriotic relief fund reports receipts and repayments
The Patriotic relief fund holds $4,039.97 in the bank. Since starting, $1,865.75 has been paid out in relief, with expenses of $26.35 and a loan of $16. Yesterday several general cheques from the fund were received by people and $118 in loans was repaid.
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Patriotic Relief Fund
Patriotic Fund
British move to certify American cargo manifests
London learns Washington has ordered certification of American cargo manifests before shipping. The policy, outlined by Secretary Bryan and officials, aims to prevent delays by ensuring complete and accurate manifests. Treasury agents would supervise loading and issue certificates, signaling closer U S supervision of cargoes bound for Europe. Ambassador Page will deliver Bryan’s note to the British foreign office.
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Washington
Ambassador Page
Bryan
Redfield
Peters
Treasury Department
Page
Foreign Office
Great Britain
America
Europe
Treasury
Ignot Abhi Satory
London
British interpreters replaced by French staff in France
London reports a shift in Allied forces as British interpreters for the expeditionary units in France are recalled or reassigned. French interpreters, paid at noncommissioned ranks, replace them to save costs and to provide war officers with educated youths who can be trained into officers in Kitchener's army with limited training.
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London
France
Britain
Kitchener
Americans Arrested as German Spies in Rome
Rome January 4 The watch on foreigners led to an unusual incident when Ashby director of the British School and Verburen librarian of the American Academy along the sea coast were mistaken for German spies. They were brought to police headquarters in Rome and released after the misunderstanding was cleared up.
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Rome
Ashby
Verburen
American Academy
Million Dollar Mystery ends with $10,000 prize at Monarch
The final episode screens at the Monarch today and tomorrow after the $10,000 prize is awarded. The film wraps up the Million Dollar Mystery series with the big payoff.
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L'Information
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