... of German nationality and a Gorman spy. Witness said Havo you Made these remark's? Defendant said I so, and witness replied Can you prove them? If not, you have put your foot In it. Gross-examined: The rumours were very prevalent in the district ...

... the alert. For instance, it was stated that the railway bridges and tunnels were being strictly guarded, although a rumour that a German spy had been seen sketching a brie near the county town was unconfirmed. • In all business circles there was much anxiety ...

... absurd rumour has gained Credence in Ashford during the past week or so, and, in view of the not inconsiderable alarin caus,ed to 'parents in the locality, It is • - well to give it an unqualified denial: ,The story is to the effect that a German spy in the ...