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La Junta tribune., 1914-09-19

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
VASSALBORO

SOUTH-John c. Mcpherson of au-
burn was a guest Saturday and Sun
day of his neice, Mrs. Minnie Raynes.
Mrs. A. Trask and daughter, Mrs.
Young of Windsor were calling on Mrs.
Maud Perkins recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Morse and
guests took a carriage drive to Par
menter Hill Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elijah Miller an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Annie L., to Forrest l.. Beck
er of Newcastle, N. H.
Charles Dickey was assisted with
his haying last week by Wilbur Casey
of West Windsor.
During the heavy shower which
passed over this place Sunday eve
ming the barn of Robert Ford was
struck by lightning, but by prompt ac-
ton the fire was extinguished A pig
was killed, also a brood of chickens.
M. E. Brann and Wyman Boynton
were business callers in Waterville
Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
PAPERS SUPPORT
GOVT ATTITUDE

London, August An the morning
papers, even those representing the
peace party, are unanimous in sup
port of the governments view that
England is bound to fight on behalf
of France and in the defence of Bel
gian and Dutch neutrality.
The idea of a coalition war cabi-
net, however, is repugnant to the Lib
eral papers and according to the Lib
eral chief whip, there is no intention
to form ministry Of this sort.
According to the Times some cab
met changes are Immediately expect
ed and it is virtually settled that Pre-
mier Asquith will entrust the port
folio of war to other hands, probably
TO field Marshal Lord Kitchener.
According to the Daily Mail the first
German ultimatum to Belgium threat
ened to treat that country as an enc
my and carried the implied intention
of Germany to seize Belgian Congo
In the event of q refusal to permit the
passing of the German forces through
Belgium.
The gold aboard the vessel-=-rlore
than $4,000, 000-was consigned by
New York bankers to London and
Paris. Officers of one of the great in
terrSational banks concerned said to-
day that the metal would now probab-
ly be landed at Bar Harbor and re-
turned to Ne WORK by express.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
EXCELLENT RAGING ON
SHORT SHIP CIRCUIT

Hillsgrove, r. l., Aug. 4-Facihs
that exceIled anything thus far seen
IN the Bay State Short Ship Circuit
marked the opening three-day meet
ing at the Collingwood oval mere TINS
afternoon. Sixteen heats were run
off in the three events, only two oeihg
completed. The 2.17 pace Developed
four heat winners in seven heats ana
was carried over.
The summary:
The 2.22 trot, purse $500, in .
Young Mac (Leonard), fourth. hftn'
sixth heats and race; Miss Elmareh
fEyans). second heat: Nydor (Mc-
Gowanl. third heat; Todds Echo Gar
nanter) first heat. Best time go la.
Crown Hotel 2.2o trotting stake
purse $500, in 5-Won by The Ma
son( Mahoney), in straight heats. Best
time 2.17 Ia.
The 2.17 pace purse 5000. in s.
Foxv Jane. fwarman), third and sew
enth heats: Col. Patch. (Titer), NTH
and sixth heats, Wendlewood'
fHolmes), first and second heats; IN
tern, (Shropp), fourth heat. Best
time 2141-2.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
THE DEATH OF
MOTHER JOSE
PHINE, AGED "a
Was One of the Founders of
Ursuline Community in Wat
erville-Greatly Beloved

Mother St. Josephine, one of the Ave
original founders of the Ursuline COM
munity In Waterville. died early Tuesday
morning at the Ursuline Convent, Elm
street, at the age of "a. Mother ST.
Josephine. who taught in the schools
since their foundation 26 years ago, until
1011, was taken i'll in December while at
Mount Merici Academy for a rest, and
returned to the Elm street convent to
spend her last days
Before taking the veil of the Ursulina
Order IS years ago Mother ST. Josephines
name was Virginie Dion. She was born
at St. Thomas, Mount Magny, Canada,
and attended the schools there and later
the convent of the UrsuIine Sisters in
Quebec Her religious training was obs
tanned in the large convent at Three Riv-
ers. where she took the final VOWS. When
the ursuline community was founded in
Watervilie 26 years ago she was one of
the five nuns who came to take up the
labors of the neW field, and was appoint
ed assistant superior. For IL years she
acted in that capacity, faithfully fulfill
ing her mission. and teaching by word
and example the children who were un-
grades in the school. She was most com.
monty known as Mother Assistant" a
title that she retained even after her re.
tirement from teaching three years ago.
One of her five living brothers Is Rev.
G. A. Dion, provincial of the Fathers of
the Cross community at Montreal and
who may possibly celebrate the funeral
mass. which is to be said at Z A. NJ. Fri-
day. Besides Father Dion. four brothers.,
Telesphore Dion and Carlete Dion Of
Stanfold, Louis Dion of ST. Norbert and
Samuel of Kingsie Falls, and one sister,
Mrs. Learde Beaudette of Stanford, sur.
viya
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEETING MONDAYP.M,

At the instigation of the Chamber
OF Commerce a public meeting will be
held this afternoon at the city coun.
ell room in the City hall to which all
business and professional men 70 Wat.
erville are cordially extended an in.
vitation to attend State Fire Com.
missioner Blunt will speak on the SUBJ
ject of fire protection and DR.. E P.
Fish will give a talk on sanitation.
Other speeches will be heard and at
the conclusion of the meeting thosa
present will adjourn to the Royal the
atre, upon theinvitation of President
Robinson. where special pictures will
be shown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
PARADES FOLLOW
NEWS AT QUEBEC

Quebec, Aug. 4.-The announcement
that England and Germany We're at
war was received with the greatest
enthusiasm. English, French and
Irish paraded together in a display of
loyalty and patriotism such as has
never before been witnessed here
Before massed crowd Albert Sc
vigny the young member for Dorcfes-
ter, declared that the French Cana
1dians realized the seriousness of the
present situation to the Empire in
general and to Canada in particular
and were standing shoulder to Shout
der with their fellow citizens of other
races.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
9Z,3Uv,UUU run
AMERICANS Who
ARE IN EUROPE
President Approves the
Detailed Plans for
Expenditure

Washington. Aug. 4.-President Wilson
today sent to Congress a special mes
sage asking for immediate appropriation
of 81. 100000 for relief of Americans abroad
in accordance with the plan approved by
him this morning.
The Senate committee late today voted
a favorable report on the sc,50o,000 relief
appropriation after hearing statements
by Secretaries Bryan and McAdoo.
President Wilson today approved the
detailed plans which were drawn up last
night at conference. Congress will be
asked to empower Secretary McAdoo to
appoint fiscal agents In Europe to super
vice the expenditure of the 81, 900 fund
which will be in addition to the s250,0o0
appropriated yesterday.
The state department today cabled dip
lomatic and consular officers abroad to
assemble all Americans in the countries
involved and ham the ready to en-
bark for home.
Officials have been told IL will be pos
sible to get enough steamers from the
coastwise service and plans are being laid
for charterfng the necessary number.
Secretary Garrison explained there were
II army transports at Galveston, which
could be sent to European ports. The
vessels would afford accommodations for
thousands of refugees
The q military attaches at European
embassies and legations would be put at
work to facilitate transportation.
president Wilson today signed the bill
passed yesterday appropriating the first
s25e.0oo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
MOB ATTACKS THE
GERMAN EMBASSY
WHEN DISPERSED
BY LONDON POLICE
Thousand Assemble Be-
fore Palace and Cheer
The King and Queen

London, Aug. A mob gathered
outside the German embassy in Carl
ton House Terrace tonight. The dem
onstrators groaned and hooted, and
finally stones We're thrown which
broke windows.
The German ambassador, Prince
staff was in the garden. but quickly
withdrew to the house.
4 force of mounted and foot police
reinforced the regular guard and
drove off the crowd with difficulty.
Thousands assembled tonight be-
fore buckingham Palace until the
King and Queen, the Prince of Wales
and Princess Mary appeared on the
h Icony,
The statues of military heroes
throughout the city are being draped
with flags.
Crowds gathered about the govern
ment Offices throughout the day. cheer
ed the ministers whenever they ap-
peared and pressed around their motor
cars; the railway depots were filed
with army reserves and territorials in
khaki, but no flags were flying on the
buIQiilgS ana the great mass Ol the
people went about their ordinary oc-
equations with serious faces.
Two Liberal papers, the Chronicle
and the Daily News. have come into
line and are supporting the govern
ment
The Manchester Guardian and the La
Dor papers are virtually alone in antag-
onising the government policy.
Vice Admiral Sir John Jeilicoe has been
gazetted commander of the British fleets.
Field Marshal Early Kitchener will I'M
doubtedly take charge of the army. The
announcement Is made that he has been
called TO the war office for administra-
tive work, but his status being designat-
ed not probable that he would occupy a
subordinate position
Field Marshal Sir John French, after a
brief arrangement from the army as a
result of the Ulster incident, has been
appointed inspector general
The mobilization of the army reserves
and territorials has been conducted prin-
cipally by motor busses, many of which
left London for strategical points crowd
ed with soldiers and territoriafs.
The Channel steamers arriving today
were packed with refugees. There is con-
siderable anxiety over several ships in
Norwegian waters with summer tourists
aboard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
WAC UNJUOILI
PROVOKED into
WAR BY GERMANY
Premier Viviani Makes
Statement in Chamber
Of Deputies

Paris, Aug 4.-Premer Viviani made
the French governments statement on
the war in the Chamber of Deputies to-
day and his remarks created the deepest
enthusiasm. He detailed at great length
the history of the events of the past
fortnight, presenting strong arguments
in the case against Germany which. he
declared. "irrefutably and logically justi-
fed the acts of the French government"
During the course of his remarks the
premier said:
France has been unjustly provoked;
she did not seek the war: she has done
all in her power TO avert it. Since war
was forced upon her. she will defend her
self against Germany and any other pow
err who, not yet having made known its
sentiments. takes part by the side of
Germany in the conflict between the two
countries.
Against an attack which violates all
the laws of equity and all the rights of
nations, we have now taken all necessary
dispositions. They win be carried out
vigorously and calmly
The House turned toward the Russian
W. lSWOlShy, WIZ sat III the
diplomatic gallery. and cheered Russia.
The premier continued:
Belgium has now 10000 men in arms
prepared to defend with magnificent ar
dor the neutrality and independence of
their native land The English fleet is
modified to the smallest vessel and the
English army is modelling"
The deputies rose again and turned to-
ward the British ambassador, Sir Fran
els Bertie, sitting in the gallery, and
cheered wildly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
GERMANS IN RUSSIA
INCENSED AT ACTION

Paris, Aug. 4.-The Germans have
penetrated French territory at two
points. They first entered Longlaville
in the department of Meurthe- ct Mo-
selle, part of Old Lorraine, near
Longuy and later invaded Cirey-sur-
Vezouze in the same department
The German entry into the Duchy of
Luxembourg was headed by So autemo-
biles filled with officers, these being
followed by cavalry in force.
Several fresh violations of French
territory by German troops were re-
ported today. Detachments visited out
lying farms at Lepuix near Belfort
and requisitioned cattle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
GERMANS PENETRATED
FRANCE AT TWO POINTS

London, Aug. A dispatch to the
Morning Post from St. Petersburg
represents Germans in the Russian
capital as incensed at the conduct of
their government, which to the last
pretended surprise at Russia's policy
and then withdrew it's ambassador
suddenly, leaving its nationals in the
lurch as the American embassy, to
whose care German interests were en-
trusted. was quite unprepared to deal
with such complex question. AS a
result the correspondent says, the
Germans are unable to leave Russia
and having lost their employment,
found themselves in a pitiful condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
NEW YORK COMPANY
DELIGHTS AUDIENCE

Largman's "Yiddish" Co, eomprls-
ing a troupe of eight actors and act
resses from New York, amused a Wat
erville audience of the same national
ity last evening in the armory. Seven
sketches were presented, which,
though of vaudevillian character in
themselves, composed the whole piece
entitled "A Man He Shall Be-" Laugh-
ter reiened from start to finish and
patrons of the performance regret that
it is only single evenings entertain.
ment that the company will offer Watt
erville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
SHIPPING NEWS

Boston. Aug. 4.--Sailed: Schooner
Percy B. {Br), Windsor. N. s.; Ed
ward J. Lawrence, Norfolk; Gold
Hunter, Bangor; J. r. Atwood, Nova
Scotia coast.
Bangor. Me, Aug 4-Sailed: Schs'
Catherine, Provincetown;; r. l.. ray
Boston.
Portland, Me-, Aug. ARRIVED:
steamer Frieda, Sabine, Texas; sens.
Ralph NJ. Hayward, Perth Amooy;
Ruth Robinson, New York for st. john.
N. B.
Sailed: Schooners Oakley c. Curtis,
Norfolk; Addie NJ. Lawrence. Newport
News.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
WAR is ON BETWEEN
FRANCE AND GERMANY

Paris, Aug. 4.-The French minister
Of war today issued the following
note:
The German ambassador has de-
manded his passports and diplomatic
relations between France and Germany
have been broken off.
WAR is declared
THE first act of the Germans, ac-
cording to information from a positive
source to the minister of war, was to
execute NJ. Samain, former president
of the French War Society, who lived
In Metz, and to imprison all the MEM
bers Of that society,"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
WEEKS MILLS

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Sieger are enjoying
a few days outing at Ocean Point.
Frank Steward Of Augusta is visiting
his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Levi
Hallowell.
Hen thieves visited the hen house of
Will Shuman Thursday night, stealing
10 nice large chickens.
Mrs. Jessie Clark of Augusta was the
guest Sunday of Mrs. Carrie Doe.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. F. Noyes Of Water
vile arrived in town Friday, and will
spend the remainder of the summer at
their. cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
FRENCH STEAMSHIP
LINES ARE STILL OPEN

Paris, Aug 4.-The steamship offices
VITA the exception of those of the French
Line we're closed this morning, but the
American Line announced that its offfces
would be open at O'Clock this after
noon. The French liner France will sail
for New York tomorrow with every pos
sibie place on her that can he occupied
by passenger, taken.
When the local branches of American
banking houses opened today long lines
of Americans were waiting to withdraw
their own deposits Or cash checks given
them by depositors. None of the Ameri-
can banking agencies, so far as can be
learned is taking advantage of the mora
torium deereed by the government. They
are paying depositors In full.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
GERMAN EMBASSY IN
PARIS HELD BY u. S.

Paris. August Before leaving the
capital last night the German ambas-
sador, Baron Won Schoen entrusted
thte affairs of the German embassy
and those of Bavaria to the Ameri-
can ambassador, Myron T. Herrick, in
accordance with instructions received
when he was told to demand his pass
ports. Arthur Hugh Frazier, second
secretary of the American embassy.
received the Imperial seal and keys
from the departing diplomat, the care.
mony being witnessed officially by two
French army officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
STEAMSHIP PACIFIC
LAUNCHED AT QUINCY

Quincy. Mass, Aug. 4.-The steam
ship Pacific was launched today at
the yards of the Fore River Ship
building Corporation. The sponsor
was Mrs. Anne Lindsey Blake of Bos-
ton. The vessel, which is a sister
ship to the Atlantic. launched few
weeks ago. was built for the Emery
Steamship Co.. for Panama Canal
trade. She measures 405 feet overall
and will carry general cargo and lum-
Der
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
GERMANS DEFEATED

Brussels, Aug. At is report
ed here that following a demand
by the Germans for the surren-
der of the City of Liege, an en-
gagement ensued i'm which the
Germans were repuised.
All Germans have been expell-
ed from Lege and Namur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
ANNUAL CONVENTION
KNIGHTS COLUMBUS

st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. with dele
gates present from every part OF the
United States and several other coun-
tries the annual conventions OF the
Knights of Columbus opened mere TO-
dav and will continue until THURSDAY
night. An address of welcome was
made by Mayor Bowers and a response
Nv James A. Flaherty, supreme
knight. officers win be elected and the
1e15 meeting place selected on Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
QUESTION AS TO
STATUS OF SWEDEN

Stockholm, Aug. At was stated
today that both Germany and Russia
made Inquiries on Sunday as to
whether Sweden would remain neu-
tral. Germany's note was brief mere
iy demanding to know whether Swe-
den was for or against u.s."
The ministers declined to say what
reply was given but they are prepar-
ing to defend the nations neutrality.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
AMERICAN FIRMS
SWAMPED WITH ORDERS

London, August 4.-American firms
with of1ices in London were over
whelmed today with orders for canned
meats. The prices quoted for this
article of consumption have jumped
from ten to 80 percent within the past
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
THE GERMAN NOTE
SENT TO BELGIUM

Brussels, Aug. 4.-Germany in her
note to. Belgium declared that If Bel
GUM adopted a hostile attitude against
the German troops and put difficult
ties IN the way of their advance, Ger
many would be obliged to consider Bel
GUM as an enemy. In that case Ger
many would not enter into any under
taking with Belgium, but would leave
the final relations of the two states
to the decision of arms"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
GERMAN TROOPS HARRY
THE FRENCH OUTPOSTS

Paris, Aug. Herman troops con-
tinued throughout the night to harry
the French outposts along the from
tier by making numerous raids into
French territory The French, how
ever, refused to be drawn beyond
the six mile zone left unoccupied along
the frontier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
ST. ALBANS

Dr. VIM. Chisholm of New York City
is visiting his brother and family.
Walter Noyes of Boston Is visiting
friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Buker went to
Kingsbury Saturday to visit their
daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
LIEUT.. PORTE
GOES TO ENGLAND

New York, Aug. John c. Porte,
British navy lieutenant, who was to
have piloted the Wanamaker flying
boat America on it's attempted trans
Atlantic flight, decided today to return
at once to England, as he is re-
servist. He booked passage today on
the steamship Lusitania. which sailed
for England at midnight tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
PRES. POINCARE
SAYS TREACHERY

Paris, Aug. 4-President Poincare in
a message to the Senate and Chamber
today declared that Germany had
tried treachery to suppress France"
and added: France is vigilant, as
well as peaceful. She was ready, and
our covering troops Will allow mobili-
cation to be methodically carried out"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
DISPATCH SAYS RUSSIANS
DEFEATED IN BATTLE

Copenhagen, Aug. A Russian war
ship is aground at Aland islands. 1t is
said to be the Andrea Pervosvannyi,
battleship of 17,40o tons, laid down in 1903.
A dispatch from Stockholm yesterday
said that the Russians had been defeated
in a naval enga cement off the Aland ISL
ands, the Russian vessels later taking
refuge in the Gulf of Finland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
SWITZERLAND HAS IT'S
ARMY ALL Modified

Berne, Switzerland, Aug. 1.-The militia
ry mobilization of Switzerland has been
completed. Every ablebodied man has
responded TO the colors and every rail-
way bridge and mountain pass is occu-
pied. The precautions have extended to
the communicating of all available pro-
visions and all means of ioeomotion, even
bicycles have been requisitioned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
Funeral of RaouI penerse

Funeral services for Raoul Demerse.
the 9-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs Oo-
tave Demerse of 1N Water street, wers
held at o'clock Tuesday morning at the
church of the Notre Dame. Burial took
place in the Catholic cemetery at Pine
Grove.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
1000 AMERICANS TO
SAIL FOR U. s. ON LINER

Paris August 4.-Nearly 1000 Am
erlcans are to sail for the United
States on board the French liner
France, whose officers have consent
ed TO give up their cabins In order
to provide accommodations for pas
sengers. Jean Jules Jusserand, the
French ambassador to the United
States, has booked his passage on this
vessel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-05
BRITISH MERCHANT
SHIPS WARNED

Philadelphia. Aug. 4.--The British con-
sui general in Philadelphia, Sir Wilfrid
Powell. today received from Sir Edward
Grey, foreign secretary at London, the
following cablegram:
Urgent You should warn British
merchant ships not to proceed TO or en-
ter German ports until further notice
British ships being retained already in
German ports"