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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
4
The Monroe Journal discusses President Wilson's congressional address, allied leadership, and peace prospects. It notes America faces a large share of fighting and aims to shape a just democracy, while cautioning against seeds of future war.
Governor Bickett warned at the Baptist State Convention in Durham that Prussian militarism treats women as objects of conquest. He argued Germany’s conduct toward conquered women and the idea of no man’s land reflect a lack of chivalry and respect found in France, England, and the United States.
Gaston B. Means testified for six hours in Concord on murder charges tied to Maude A. King. He described his business ties, cotton ventures, and letters read as evidence while detailing alleged German plots and his loyalty to the United States.
British and French forces brace for renewed large scale action in Cambrai France and in the Italian sector as German Austro Hungarian forces move reinforcements. Italian battles around Sette Communi and Asiago see artillery and hill positions captured in small attacks. Mesopotamian fighting continues with British and Russian troops reporting successful operations against the Turks. Armistice talks are denied by Berlin and Vienna while Allied naval losses rise with sixteen British merchant ships sunk last week.
Thirteen inmates escaped Joliet Illinois today after overpowering two guards. Six escapees were convicted murderers. A large search enveloped the area as authorities suspected outside help and patrols intensified near bridges and a quarry.
I thank friends and neighbors for acts of kindness shown during illness and death of my daughter Florence. Their consideration and sympathy will forever be remembered by N C Me Lemore.
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