DeSaulles Case Reveals Alleged Bracket of The Box Visits
Testimony describes a pattern of alleged coercion and alienation by Julius de Saulles through the nurse Mooney aimed at the boy Jack. Mrs. deSaulles recounts a dramatic attempt to retrieve the child from The Box, recounting threats and a pivotal car ride to her Roslyn home, ending with a faint memory of a crucial confrontation.
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deSaulles
Mooney
Jack
deSaulies
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British Troops Seize Bittir Station and Ain Karim Near Jerusalem
British cavalry captured Bittir station about six miles southwest of Jerusalem and Ain Karim three and a half miles west, according to a British official communication. Turks hold high ground west of Jerusalem and cover the Jerusalem Shechem road to the north.
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London
Bittir Station
Ain Karim
Jerusalem
Jerusalem-Shechem
Frontiers of France Italy Reclosed as Swiss Border Sealed Likely
Swiss border closures widen as France and Italy shut their frontiers again for an indeterminate period. La Bouisse reports Germany and Austria will be hermetically sealed soon, turning Switzerland into an alpine barrier amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Geneva
Switzerland
la Bouisse
Fifteen U S Soldiers Awarded French Cross
Fifteen U S soldiers received the French Cross in a ceremony with an American major-general presenting medals and citations. The regimental commander received the lists for the men killed, and the decorations will be sent to their next of kin after Congress authorizes their wear.
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French general lauds American company in night bombardment action
A French general praises an American company for its first night action on November 23, noting fierce bombardment and stubborn resistance that forced a numerically superior enemy to retreat. He cites Corporal James D. Gresham and Privates Merle D. May and Thomas F. Enright as heroes who died in hand to hand combat. He also lists additional named officers and enlisted men cited for bravery. Secretary Daniels says the British naval offer to decorate two American destroyers was declined due to U S laws prohibiting foreign decorations.
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Merle D. May
Thomas F. Enright
William H. McLaughlin
R. O. Patterson
I E. F. Erickson
Josih Arrowwood
David M. Knowles
Homer Givens
Charles Massa
William B. Thomas
George Hurd
Boyce Wade
Robert Winkler
John J. Jarvis
Admiralty
Daniels
United States
U-Boat Crew Captured After Depth Charge Sinking
Details released of the American destroyer action that sank a German U-boat. The submarine rose after being damaged, crew abandoned ship, lined up on deck with hands in the air, then swam toward the destroyer as the vessel settled dives. American sailors fed and clothed the captives.
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U. S
Associated Press
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatic Pain Relief Ad
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a fast acting counter irritant for rheumatism neuralgia and lumbago. Claims quick relief by penetrating action reducing inflammation swelling and stiffness with a clean easy rub and no staining. Available in 25 50 cent and one dollar bottles at druggists everywhere.
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Sloan
Sloan’s
Rescue at sea as U boat crew captured after wreck
American bluejackets pulled to rescue the injured. As the last German was lifted aboard the destroyer, the hawser to the U boat parted and it sank. The machinist died en route and was buried with full military honors on the destroyer. Prisoners received coffee and dry clothes before the voyage to base.
Supreme Court frees kidnapper on bond in Springfield case
Jefferson City Missouri State Supreme Court orders the release of Claude Piersol on $20,000 bond pending appeal after he was convicted of abducting baby Lloyd Keet of Springfield in Webster county circuit court.
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State Supreme Court
Claude Piersol
Lloyd Keet
Springfield
Supreme Court
Webster County
Waterfront Calendar Notes Big Vessels Reach Boston Harbor
A nine-vessel fishing fleet delivered about 500000 pounds of ground fish to the pier as wholesale prices rise for cod haddock and pollock. The East Indies bark with 16835 bales of jute is due today near Provincetown while a South Africa full rigged ship carrying wool is expected in the upper harbor. The France Canada line expands with four to six master vessels. the Wyoming at 5950 dead weight is the largest acquired for overseas trade.
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East Indies
Provincetown
South Africa
France- Canada Line
Palmer
Wyoming
Shipping Rates Tighten in Submarine Zone Trade
Total deadweight of the schooners nears 50 000 tons. Insurance rates for the submarine zone firm up slightly by 0.5 to 1 percent while those outside ease. A Pacific coast firm cuts its rate from 0.25 to 0.20 percent for the Far East route. Landmann report.
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Pacific Coast
Landsmann
Trenches Near Bullecourt Abandoned by Germans
British forces hold additional enemy trench defenses near Bullecourt as Germans withdraw to reshuffle positions. Many German communication trenches became untenable after the British drive last week. Night artillery activity continued while ground remains firm despite heavy rainfall.
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France
Associated Press
Bullecourt
Three More Deaths Among Pershing's Men
General Pershing reports additional casualties from World War I. Private Joseph J. Boyce died November 11 from pneumonia with heart dilation. Bugler Marion F. Stoddard died November 15 from an accidental bullet wound. Corporal Horace Foulds died November 2 of nephritis.
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Pershing
Joseph J. Boyce
Infantry
Lawrence Boyce
Pittston
Penn
Marion F. Stoddard
Georgia M. Stoddard
Silver Springs
N. Y
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Harry Foulds
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Food shortages feared among Russia's northern armies
Ambassador Francis reports to the State Department that northern Russian forces face a serious food shortage, risking increased disorder and looting. He also notes Petrograd rumors of a new socialistic government forming.
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Francis
State Department
Russia
Petrograd
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