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The Alaska Daily Empire
Juneau, Alaska
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In occupied Düsseldorf, French military authorities announced that Germans tampering with railroads or endangering travelers will be executed, the first such capital punishment threat. Sentries ordered to shoot non-compliant persons near stations. German men threaten women for talking to French soldiers.
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Capital Punishment Will Be Meted Out to Those Caught in Crime.
DUSSELDORF, Feb. 8.—Germans caught tampering with railroad equipment or signals or otherwise endangering the lives of travelers will be executed.
This announcement was made today by the French military authorities.
This threat is the first of capital punishment made by the occupying authorities.
Sentries have been ordered to fire on persons approaching crossings towards stations in the occupied area and refusing to halt when commanded.
German men are threatening German women with shorn heads if seen conversing with French soldiers in the occupied regions.
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Dusseldorf
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Feb. 8.
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execution for tampering with railroads or endangering travelers; sentries to fire on non-compliant persons; threats of shorn heads to women conversing with french soldiers.
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French military authorities announced execution for Germans tampering with railroad equipment or signals endangering travelers. This is the first capital punishment threat by occupying authorities. Sentries ordered to fire on persons approaching stations who refuse to halt. German men threaten women with shorn heads for conversing with French soldiers in occupied regions.