Slow progress in De Saulles trial in New York court
District Attorney preparing to challenge the expert testimony of alienists as the De Saulles murder trial resumes Mass of mind expert testimony was added as Blanca De Saulles defends her claim of lack of memory when she shot her divorced husband John L De Saulles in his Long Island home on August 20 Defense rested at 2 pm Attorneys argued over a 15000 word hypothetical question and its revision Justice Manning ordered a larger interrogation to be used tomorrow to test the defense and prosecution positions The duel over the questioning stretched hours and timeout threats continued as the defense yields to the district attorney's counterattack on a ten day lapse of memory claim.
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N. Yu
Blanca. de Saulles
Arsband
John L. de Saulles
Long Island
Charles RB
Eeks
Tomorrrow
Weeks
de Saulles
David F. Manning
de ‘Saulles
Henry A. Uterhart
Armistice Proposal Discussed On War Fronts Shifts
Allied notes indicate willingness to accept immediate armistice with Russia while fronts show varying activity. Heavy bombardments continue on several sectors with Italian engagements shifting to hand to hand fighting and gun duels north of the Venetian plain near the Piave. In Flanders Cambrai area quiet prevails aside from a German attack near Gonnelieu. Palestinian line reports follow, with page continuation noted.
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Cambrai
Byng
Gonnelieu
Silient
Palestine
General Byng Driven Back in German Offensive
German forces mounted a broad assault along the 15 mile front, driving back General Byng's troops at several points. Severe fighting occurred between Bourlon wood and Moenvres with British lines holding. The Germans captured Lavacquerie briefly before a counterattack recovered it, and counter moves exposed gains near Gouzeaucourt Bouzecancourt and the ridge east as heavy clashes continued.
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Associated Press
Byng
Bourlon Wood
Moenvres
Bapaume-Cambrai
Gonnelien
Gouzeaucourt
Lavacquerie
Bouzeancourt
Congress Debates Five Billion Dollar Finance Plan In Week
Congress opens Monday with plans to authorize a five billion dollar financing package. Treasury chief McAdoo backs bonds as the principal method, with Liberty bonds and war taxes contributing parts of the total. House Ways and Means Chairman Kitchin to push a new bond measure within days as the nation faces two more Liberty bond issues and decisions on continuing allied credits.
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Congress
Kitchin
House
Ways and Means
Washington
Four Bodies Recovered From Wrecked Mine Near here
Four bodies have been recovered from the Old Ben Cost mine four miles north of here after last night’s explosion. Fourteen men remain trapped and are presumed dead. Rescue teams, led by Ivan D. John of the state department of mines and minerals, worked through gas and were revived with pulmeters after the initial entry was overcome.
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Ben Cost Compan
Here
Frescue
Hvan D. John
State Department, of Mines and Minerals
U S War on Turkey or Bulgaria Deemed Unsound
Boston November 30 Dr William E Strong editorial secretary of the American board of commissioners for foreign missions argues that declaring war on Turkey or Bulgaria would aid Berlin and worsen non Moslem populations in Asia Minor He notes both nations are as controlled by Germany as Belgium and Poland urging restraint and warning against actions that could prolong the war and threaten American interests He cites Turkey’s fatigue with German dominance and Bulgaria’s growing dissatisfaction with German rule.
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Turkey
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William E. Strong
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
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Strong
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Belgium
Poland
Jenchera
Asia Minor
Bernstorff
Constantinople
Germans Fail to Withstand Byng Bombardment at Cambrai
British Army report notes rapid consolidation of captured Cambrai area and near-miraculous work by British forces. Frontline observers describe heavy German artillery presence and ongoing shelling of Bourlon, Graincourt, Anneux, Flesquieres, and surrounding sectors as Cambrai remains under bombardment. Civilians have evacuated and civilian activity shifts to military use as trains and industry pivot to support wartime needs.
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Associated Press
France
Cambrai
Roige
Moeuvres
Graincourt
Anneux
Flesquiere
Cambral
Hving
Italian Murder Syndicate Looms Over New York Graft
Grand jury indictments in New York allege a murder syndicate under Ralpi Daniello orchestrated a string of 23 killings tied to Italian colonies in the Greater New York area. Seventeen suspects faced murder in the first degree. Daniello’s confession spurred earlier indictments and issued bench warrants though no arrests had been made. The account links the June 28 1916 murder of Giuseppe de Marco and bystander Charities Lombardi to the gang’s attempt to organize racketeering and violence.
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New York
Ralpi Daniella
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Guiseppe de Marco
Lombardi
Whs
Dani
Salv Tore Tl
Marco
Northwest Seeks Seed and Feed Across The Plains
President A Townley of the national nonpartisan league urged President Wilson to seek a $54 million congressionally approved seed and feed purchase for Northwest farmers. He said crop failures over two years left North Dakota Montana Kansas Nebraska and parts of Oklahoma and Minnesota in financial distress, forcing sales of cattle to cover costs.
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A. & Townley
National Non- Partisan League
Wilson
Congress
Northwest
Government controls imports to aid war effort, Wilson says
President Wilson has put in place government control of imports through the War Trade Board to secure fair price releases of war supplies from abroad. The policy urges reciprocity with nations exporting essential goods and aims to expand import access despite embargoes, with a bureau handling licenses and coordination to meet national and international demands.
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Wilson
America
War Trade Board
Tate
Bureau of Imports
Mayor Tylan Cleaning House Shocks Gary Schools
In Gary Indiana opposition to the public school system proposed by Mayor Tylan intensified as a city council vote axed the $10,000 yearly educational consultant William Wirt and two other posts. The fight over the Gary plan spurred street disturbances and budget cuts.
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New York
Gary
Blayer-vleet Mylan
Pamimany
William Wirt
Weather Outlook for Indiana and Michigan
The forecast mentions cool, windy conditions with fair skies for Saturday and Sunday in Indiana and Michigan. Expected temperatures trend lower than recent days with gradual improvement framed by regional conditions.
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Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Engineers Help French Front Lines Through U S Effort
The American Army engineers in France work in segregated sections of the French front, cooperating with seasoned French engineers on the battle lines to gain instruction. This separate rite underscores joint training efforts as American units assist frontline operations near the Tha: French front.
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Associated Press
France
Veteran Newspaper Man Passes at Sea and City Hall
A veteran editor dies as reports from maritime and local city hall events unfold. The era ends with tributes and a note on community affairs. Multiple items mention public notices, accidents, political figures, and social concerns reflecting a diverse urban agenda.
Warning on Bolsheviks and Russian reaction
Washington officials warn against hasty condemnation of the Bolsheviks amid reports of a German backed reaction in Russia. Allies gauge the new democracy is fragile and aim to show Germany cannot trust the Russian move, while maintaining a cautious policy toward Moscow.
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Washington
Germany
Cauginks
Russia
Britain claims Lansdowne letter not official policy
Lord Robert Cecil, Britain’s blockade minister, says Lansdowne’s letter is personal and not a government position. He notes no government consultation occurred before its writing and that Britain’s war aims remain unchanged, echoing statements by Premier George, Asquith, Bonar Law, and Clemenceau that victory is the war aim.
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Robert Cecil
Associated Press Today
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Peice
England
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Robert
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Asquith
Bonar Law
Clemenceau
No Democrats in Statehouse Jan Headline Activates Census
Indianapolis Times reports a January 1 deadline to remove Democratic state employees after a census of staff politics. Republican leaders Henley and Hays push replacements, citing nonpartisan staffing while noting many Democrats face dismissal across agencies including the industrial board.
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the Times
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Jeth Henley
Republican State Committee
Will H. Hays
State Council For Defense
Hays
Henley
Goodrich
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Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Industrial Board
English Unionists Denounce Lansdowne Meeting
About 1500 unionist delegates from across the country gathered to denounce a Lansdowne letter. They affirmed war aims as defined by Bonar Law and Asquith, resolved to wire the message to the premier and to Mr Batforr at Paris, and sang a rallying anthem after Bonar Law spoke.
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Marquis of Lansdowne
Declarins
Boner Law
Asquith
Batforr
Paris
Mc Bonar Law
Daily Casualty Lists From The French Front
Navy report lists eight names with ranks and deaths from November and November 26. Private William D. McGee engineer died of septicaemia after leg amputation. Private Clinton J. Harwick engineer died from spinal meningitis. Corporal Floyd May field artillery possibly sun shot wounds. First Class Sergeant Charles C. Hartman medical enlisted reserve corps pneumonia. Corporal Frank J. Mecon infantry bronchial pneumonia. Emergency addresses are provided for several next of kin.
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Navy
Pershing
William D. McGee
Marie McGee
Osgood
Missouri
Clinton J. Harwick
D. W Monroe
Chadbourne
N.C
Floyd May
Field Artillery
Ida Bella May
Livermore
Charles C. Hartman
Cora C. Hartman
East Main Street
Bridgeport
Conn
Frank J. Mecon
Infantry
Seventeen Dollars Added to Journal Gazette Christmas Fund
Seventeen dollars were added yesterday to the Journal Gazette Palace Theatre Christmas fund to aid Fort Wayne children who would otherwise miss a merry Christmas. Immediate subscriptions are needed to ensure candy orders reach by Christmas. Subscriptions at the Journal Gazette will be acknowledged. Previously acknowledged. S. E. Mulholland. Walter Seavey. Elizabeth J. Seavey.
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Journal- Gazette-Palace Theatre
Fort Wayne
Journal-Gazette
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