Man on trial for murder testifies at Concord jury
Gaston B. Means spoke in his own defense in a murder case at Concord North Carolina as the trial recessed after he had not yet brought in his complete alibi for the August 29 shooting of Mrs. Maude A. King near Blackwelder Spring. He related German plots and financial dealings as a former business agent for Mrs. King while detailing a $125000 trust fund revocation and funds used from securities to support Mrs. Anna L. Robinson. He said money was borrowed from three banks and deposited in his name to safeguard Mrs. King amid threats, with some profits later tied to cotton speculation.
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Concord
N. C
Gaston B. Means
CIA
Maude A. King
Here
Mrs. King
Means
Somo
Depostdo
Kerensky Writes Letter to Press From Stockholm
Dec 7 reports Kerensky, former premier, is safe in Stockholm and preparing for a constituent assembly while listed as a candidate in many empire areas. Petrograd note publishes his reply criticizing promises of peace and liberty and defending his eight months in power.
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Stockholm
Helsingfors Huvuulstabdlaet
Kerensky
Empire
Petrograd
Dielonaroda
the People's Work
Potson Iron Works Fire Destroys Building and Ships
A fire originating in the Potson Iron works pattern shop on Toronto's waterfront destroyed the building and several ships. The blaze damaged a large freight boat and a trawler, with total damages estimated at 250000 to 300000 dollars insured. The origin is unknown. Three large ocean freighters of 3500 tons are under construction. Workers of diverse nationalities are employed, and reconstruction will begin at once.
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Toronto
Potson Iron Works
Business is Active Reserve Board Says
Washington data from the Federal Reserve Board shows overall business active nationwide in the monthly summary. Construction and engineering were dull due to cold weather and labor shortages. In Chicago and St Louis districts activity remains, but labor scarcity and high wages persist as cotton moves slowly.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Reserve
Chicago
St. Louis
Cars Load With Engine That Runs On Water
A saying claims cars are loaded yet the engine runs on water and does all the work highlighting a water powered propulsion idea. The remark presents a bold notion about fuel free automotive operation without sourcing technical feasibility.
Truro Halif ax Special Trains Bring 200 Injured
Two hundred injured arrived by train from Halifax as relief efforts mobilized across Halifax and surrounding towns. Marines and sailors patrolled the streets while American and British forces aided rescues and kept order. Reports say many dead lie in Halifax parks and piers, with hospitals overwhelmed and relief trains rushing aid from Sydney, Amherst, Moncton and beyond.
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Truro
N. S
Halifax
Richmond
Imo
Sydney
Amherst
Moncton
Halifax Parks
Warning from Dukhonin to stay with allies
Dec 7 1917 Gen Dukhonin, Russia's commander in chief, sent a last message to troops before Bolshevik forces captured Mohilev and executed him. He urged defenders of the Russian democratic regime not to break treaties with Entente allies or betray the cause. He warned Germany would enslave Russia’s people and would not tolerate a free democratic Russia by her side.
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Petrograd
Dukhonin
Mohilev
Germany
Bolivian chamber scene of disorder turns violent
A TraPaza dispatch reports serious clashes in the Bolivian chamber of deputies after ex-President Montes attempted to refute charges from the republicans. The chief of staff was wounded. one officer, two soldiers and four civilians were killed with seventeen others wounded. Order was later restored. the violence was not revolutionary.
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Washington
TraPaza
Bolivia
Chamber of Deputies
Montes
Italy lauds Wilson speech to Congress
Rome dec 5 American ambassador Thomas Nelson Page received many congratulations on President Wilsons message to congress especially the proposal of war with Austria. Government and court leaders and political figures joined in tribute and appreciation for the United States actions and friendship.
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Rome
Thomas Nelson Page
Wilson
Congress
Austria
United States
Denies Treaty With France and Italy Denials
Lord Robert Cecil told the House of Commons that England and France had entered into no treaty or understanding to aid Italy against the Holy See if steps toward peace were taken. He said no reply beyond President Wilson’s was deemed necessary by the British French and Italian governments. The notice ends with a fragment about married men and unknown heroes.
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London
House of Commons
Robert Cecil
England
France
Italy
Holy See
Wilson
British Withdraw From Bourlon Wood Salient
British forces abandoned the Bourlon wood salient in France under cover of darkness and withdrew to a prepared line. The retreat, carried out mainly between 12 and 4 am Wednesday, was executed to avoid heavy losses, with the vacated trenches cleared and no weapons left behind as Germans moved into the vacated zone and shelling continued near Moeuvres. The new line was prepared while Bourlon wood remained under British control during the withdrawal.
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Associated Press
France
Bourlon Wood
Moeuvres
Approves Pooling Plan for Coal Terminal Pools
Washington December 7 formal approval was given by the Fuel Administrator to the coal shippers terminal pool association plans for establishing terminal coal pools in the central west to facilitate handling of the coal supply.
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Washington
Garfield
Coal Shippers’ Terminal Pool Association
Central West
New Sugar On Way From Porto Rico To United States
The first 1000 tons of the new sugar crop is en route to the United States from San Juan Porto Rico with regular shipments to follow.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Woman’s remark about tight shoes sparks gender remark
A remark by a woman claiming her shoes are tight is cited as evidence she is inclined toward masculine traits. The comment draws gender stereotypes and prompts discussion on appearances and behavior.
Engineers to Garry Arms Order Engineers to Garry Arms
Associated Press reports that American Army engineers in France will be armed and ready to fight whenever near the line. The move follows a German attack on the British front in which engineers used abandoned weapons and some railway engineers are missing in the casualty lists.
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Associated Press
France
There Isn’t Much Satisfaction in Our Desolate City
A terse, fragmentary comment notes dissatisfaction with a man who shows disregard. The line hints at broader social or personal tension and questions about accountability.
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Cristobal
Colon
Walker
Will
Eve
Walker Dry Goods CO
Equal Service
Active Reserve Board
Garry Arms
Cambrai
Jonas Meyer & Co
Ifats
U.S. Army
U. S. Army
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