Chamberlain Murder Case Reveals Deaf Mute Witness
Alexander Knox, a deaf mute and illiterate witness, is pressed by prosecutors to explain his sighting of Dr. Asa W. Chamberlain driving to the physician Heather’s home on the night of the fatal dispute over a debt. Knox used signs to indicate movements at the scene and later helped gather potatoes, complicating testimony in Judge Albert P. Chamberlain’s Richmond murder case.
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Chapel Hill
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Teutonic Forces Reclaim 600 Square Miles in Week
German troops press across the Venetian plains recapturing about six hundred square miles in seven days as Teutonic operations advance. Allied lines show strain while supply is stretched across the contested territory.
Petain Prepares for Offensive Amid Italian Front
The report describes French and Allied actions under Petain as they brace for an offensive on the northeastern Italian front. Troops push toward the Tagliamento line while Italian forces withdraw and defend Udine as Austro German units advance through Friuli and Carnic Alps. Berlin notes limited prisoners and guns captured, with fighting centered near Fortines and the Plocekken pass. The piece also mentions Italian leadership changes and Allied operations around Ypres and Passchendaele.
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Coast Guard men drifted from Pea Island open boat
Coast Guard crews along the North Carolina coast hunted through a gale for two surf men from Pea Island station after their 21 foot skiff motor failed. They were last seen bailing and signaling for help as rescuers frantically tried to launch surf boats.
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Coast Guard
North Carolina
Pea Island
Oregon
Food pledge campaign tops 2.7 million pledges
The third day of the pledge drive reports 2,719,218 families enlisted in food conservation. Virginia leads with over 107,000 cards, Maine about 90,000, Indians 5,000, and Arkansas over 82,900. Arkansas set a one day record with about 70,000 new cards.
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Banks Expand Treasury Certificate Offering Reflected in October Totals
The Treasury’s latest offering of certificates of indebtedness rose to 589.6 million, driven by banks and others contributing 155.6 million in five days. The issue remains open, bearing 4 percent interest due December 15 and convertible into Liberty bonds, with total outstanding certificates now about 2.22 billion. Liberty loan receipts for the day reached 23.06 million, pushing Treasury clearance to 950.2 million and October's calendar-month total beyond one billion for the first time.
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War taxes widen impact as new stamps take effect
The Associated Press reports Washington Ohio faces a last grace period before new war taxes go into effect. Tax provisions include one cent on admission fees and five to ten percent on freight and express charges. Tobacco taxes commence Friday, with several rates already reflected in retail prices.
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Priman
Close Race Tops Miss McCarley in Wilmington Contest
The vote count shows Erin McCarley of Wilmington ahead by a slim margin with 97 960 votes, placing her at the top for the first time. Eloise Daniel of Southport and Mollie Gordon of Mullins retain honors while others shift positions in a tight race with ten days left.
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Southport
Mollie Gordon
Mullins
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Stone
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R. F. D. Acme
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Tabor
W. J. Connerly
Nichols
Ss. C
Nettie Lewis
Chadbsrn
A. C. Lescom
Lumberton
Baltimore Fire Roars Through Piers Aboard Locust Point
A major blaze at Locust Point destroyed Baltimore and Ohio railroad piers and damaged a British steamer, with losses estimated between 3 and 4 million dollars and seven missing crew members feared dead. Police report possible incendiary origin and one arrest already made.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Locust Point End
J. M. Davis
Veiled Woman Witness Named In Deportation Case
The veiled woman witness in the Count James Minotto deportation case was identified as Mrs Chauncey Eldridge of No 1 Lexington Avenue New York City.
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Associated Press
Chicago
James Minotto
Chauncey Eldridge
Lexington Avenue
New York City
Crest of October Cold Wave Reaches East
A cold wave crested this morning across the eastern United States with temperatures dipping to record lows for October. Officials expect a continued chill tonight with a modest warming trend Thursday east of the Mississippi, while frost is forecast in South and East Gulf States.
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Mississippi Rivr
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Florida
Gulf States
Italian Front Holds as Udine Falls Amid Leaflet Drive
London reports that General Cadorna is expected to hold despite an Austrian German push. Udine’s capture caused little shock since Italians had evacuated days earlier. Propaganda leaflets from Allied powers urge retreat and a separate peace in a political military campaign.
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Associated Press
London
Cadorna
Udine
Italy
Great Britain
France
Many Lives Lost in Natal Floods
A Durban storm with over eight inches of rain in 24 hours caused the Umgeni river to flood Durban's Springfield district. Many people, including a large Indian population, were drowned as washouts damaged rail lines and infrastructure. Reports from Reuters and Central News indicate high fatality estimates among British Indian natives.
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London
Natal
South Africa
Reuter
Durban
Springfield
Reuters
Central News
Johannesburg
Abandons Attempt to Form Cabinet in Madrid
Joaquin Sanchez Toca, former president of the Senate, abandoned his attempt to form a new Spanish cabinet tonight after being tasked by King Alphonso earlier in the day.
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Associated Press
Madrid
Joaquin Sanchez Toca
Senate
Alphonso
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