ESPIONAGE PRISONERS.
MORE SENTENCES IN GERMANY By Tclejrntpl).—Prera Association.— ;,"- \. .,.'., Berlin, January 18. Further sentences for espionage are- ' being passed in Germany. A Russian lieutenant named Vinogradorff was to-day sentenced to three years' detention Tin a 'fortress. "'„./;■ An Austrian lieutenant named Voncerno was sentenced to I three years' imprisonment at Leipzig for espionage. He also was acting in 1 the interests of Russia. ' The story of Captain Trenches attempted suicide is still unconfirmed. Increased precautions are now being ; take% including the erection of insurmountable 'barbed; wire / barriers 1 at Glatz. '~'.*„,"*•'..■. The War Office alleges that it had : knowledge of ; Captain Trench's plans to escape. v , ,1. J '. CAPTAIN TRENCH'S MOTIVE. \ (Received January 19, 11.15 p.m.) Berlin, January 19. « The commandant of the German V fortress of Glatz states that'the attempt at- suicide by the . imprisoned English spy, Captain Trench, was due to his belief that he would not 1 be permitted to continue in the army »'• after his release.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14894, 20 January 1912, Page 7
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158ESPIONAGE PRISONERS. New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14894, 20 January 1912, Page 7
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