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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07

Washington, Aug. 6.--American
ships can and must move to Europe.
That was the view expressed today
by Secretary Redfeld of the depart
ment of commerce today after con-
ference with Secretary Bryan.
The last thing we need worry
about" said Mr.. Redfield, with empha-
sis. lis getting our crops abroad.
Europe must have our wheat or
starve. Will she starve or will she
provide means of transportation? It's
up to the other fellow to provide
ships. Grain may be tied up for a
few weeks but not permanently. Just
as soon as the question of supremacy
on the seas is settled commerce will
policy of Great Britain and France
as reflected in her naval orders-it is
to obtain control of the sea at once.
If England sweeps the seas all
English merchant ships will resume
their transportation of our crops. If
Germany is successful her ships will
carry the grain. England, of course,
is our biggest customer. She is al
ready insuring merchant ships up to
eighty percent of their value and l
think We may look to similar steps in
that direction.
Another thing that will help will
be the bill now before Congress mend
ing our shipping laws. The United
Fruit Co, and the United States Steel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
ARMORED CRUISER TENNESSEE
LEAVES new YORK TO CARRY COLD
T0AMERICANS STRANDED ABROAD
Six Millions to Aid Travellers in European Coun-
tries-Goes as Bulk Lot of Govern
n1ent Money All Insured

New York, Aug. 6.-The armored
cruiser Tennessee converted for the
time being into a treasure ship, left
port at 9,45 o'clock tonight to carry
millions in gold to many thousands
Americans who are in want in Eureo-
pean countries.
When the cruiser nosed out toward
/. sea in the darkness she had on board
about $6,000,000 in gold-s3,0 100000 from
the Bankers Trust Co., $1,000 900 ap-
propriated by Congress and about $780,
600 entrusted to the paymaster's care
by personal friends of individuals suf-
fering abroad. OF the latter sum, near
ly 100000 was received today, repre-
senting SO deposits. More such mon
eys are expected to be placed in the
treasury here and it was regarded as
likely that second shipment of gold
would be sent, probably on the cruis-
er North Carolina.
The Tennessee's gold goes as bulk
lot OF government money The indi-
vidual depositors' names are not men,
toned, but the delivery of the money
to individuals who have orders from
their American shippers will be made.
The plan, directed by the war depart
ment, is, 1t was believed in financial
circles here, for the purpose of their
being no question of American viola
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
SEC'Y REDFIELD DECLARES IT
LIES With EUROPE TO CAUSE
RESUMPTION OF u. S. TRADE

Corporation have been considering
for some time changing their regis
ter so as to fly the American flag
Technical restrictions which prevent
ed will now be removed. But even
If there are not enough American
ships, European nations will certain
~ send others. It's their worry, not
ours"
MIR. Redfield said every effort would
be made by his department to assist
in relieving crop congestion. He be-
iieves there might be a tie-up for a
few weeks, but that it would be re-
heved when foreign warships begin
conveying their merchant ships
Secretary Garrison expressed his
chagrin at the disposition of American
steamship companies to charge what
ne considers exorbitant prices for yes
sells TO transport Americans. Mr.. Gar
rlson said preliminary inquiries
brought information that vessels could
be obtained for about $500 a day. The
price suddenly has been doubled.
Il do not intend to have anyone get
suddenly rich out of this business, -
said Secretary Garrison. THE steam
ship companies will find that they can
not use this occasion to siphon money
For that reason Mr.. Garrison said 1t
would be his purpose first to employ
some of the u army transports at
Galveston already being re-fitted for
trans Atlantic service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07

ton of neutrality in carrying indivd-
ual deposits abroad.
The gold was insured against marine
risk. The sale was not announced.
The million intended as part of the
Tennessee's cargo did not go. Bankers
arranged that it be held here against
money that may be drawn by the French
ambassador in Washington for the cur
rent needs of his government The
French government has deposited with
J. P. Morgan & Co., through their Paris
house, Messrs. Morgan, Harjes & Co.,
about $6,000,00O which has been placed to
the credit of the French government.
Morgan, Harjes & Co. have arranged
that a large portion of the $6,000,000 shall
be payable in gold in order to provide
for the wants of travellers in Paris, this
ARRANGEMENT to be carried out in con-
nection with the same firm of bankers
which is forwarding gold to London by
the Tennessee for the same purpose.
Benjamin Strong, Jr., president of the
Bankers Trust Co., said the Tennessee
would enter some English port as yet
not determined, and the money would
be distributed from there. Mr.. Strong
said cablegrams received today indicated
that the situation of tourists abroad was
much improved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
GENERAL JOSEPH
JOFFRE PLACED
IN COMMAND OF
FRENCH ARMY

Paris, Aug. $50 p. M,-France's
great army has been placed under the su-
preme command of General Joseph Joffre.
who enjoys great popularity. He is
known as a man of strong will and 1t is
a common saying in the army that when
Gen. Joffre has once made up his mind
nothing will force him to change it.
French military men express the fullest
confidence In his skill.
Gen. Joffre is 62 years old. He Is noted
for his excellent craftsmanship. He was
trained as an engineer, and while on duty
in Madagascar constructed the harbor
of Diego Suarez, the principal one In
the island. The mobilization plans for
the French army were drawn up by Gen.
eral Joffre last April and the results of
their execution have exceeded all expec-
tations.
Alexandra Miller a former French
minister of war, volunteered today to
serve as a lieutenant, the rank he for
merly held in the French army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
.BATTLESH|PS TO
PROTECT NEUTRAL
AMERICAN PORTS

Washington, Aug. 6-To protect the
neutrality of American ports and posi-
BILE shipment OF munitions of war, Sec
rotary Daniels today ordered the battle
ship Florida, at Tompkinsville, to watch
the port of New York, the Mayfower
to proceed to Hampton Roads. number
of destroyers to guard ports along the
New England coast and those at Lewes,
Del, to prevent violations of neutrality
at Philadelphia or in that territory. Any
vessel attempting to sail for belliger-
emit without clearance papers will be
boarded by American officials.
The Texas and Louisiana at Vera Cruz
and the Minnesota at Tampico have been
ordered to New York, and Secretary Dam
iels announced that other American YES
sells will be ordered north as fast as
room.could be found for them at navy
wand dnaka-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
Two Forts Silenced

The Germans were able to use their
light siege guns against the forts of
Liege which are 80 years old. Two of
them were silenced and the German
columns broke through. The other
forts are holding out. The Belgians
are making a determined resistance
before the city.
The situation at Liege, according to
the latest dispatches was as follows:
1t seemed certain that the fortifica-
tons could not stop the German army
and the only question was whether its
advance could be delayed. The FORTH
cations already have held it for &c
hours and the fierce struggles the
Germans had had and would still have
to contend with would, it was believed,
compel them TO pause and re-victual.
If the German army succeeds in car
rying Liege. they would find them
selves confronted by an entrenched
camp at Namur, at which the Belgians
are preparing to make stand as fierce
as that at Liege.
The Belgian army was brilliantly
fulfilling its task of delaying the Ger
man advance. and it appeared certain
that the German staff's plan in Bel
gium would be hindered by the obsti-
nate stand of the Belgians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07

the Germans back and pursuing them
up to their original positions.
Not an inch of ground was gained
by the Germans during the fighting
and they suffered severe losses in dead
and wounded:
A night attack on the Belgian posi-
tons was awaited with great assur-
ance by the Belgian troops, who had
been strongly REINFORCED.
Other German troops were supposed
to be on the way to re-enforce the
regiments which suffered SO severely
in yesterdays attack.
1t was thought here today that the
Germans would have to begin a reg
ular siege of Liege, and it was pointed
out that their Howitzers were too
small to be eff1cacious against the
heavy artillery of the Belgian forts.
Military authorities were of the opin-
ion that il the Belgians could hold
out at Liege, one Of the decisive bat
ties of the war might be found there
soon. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
14STEAMERS OF
INTERNATIONAL
Line TO COME
UNDER U. S. FLAG

New York, Aug 6.--Fourteen steam
ers belonging TO the international Mer-
camille Marine Co., it is expected in
shipping circles, will be placed under
the American flag when Congress has
passed the amendment to the Panama
canal act, repeating the six months
notice of change and the fve-years
age limit of steamship.
The transfer of these ships will add
a tonnage of more than 10000 to the
American merchant marine, with a
passenger carrying capacity roughly
estimated at 1900.
These are the steamers that will
probably be changed from the Belgian
and British flags next week, when the
amendment becomes law:
Lapland, Red Star. 1854; iceland.
Red Star, 1904; Vaderland, Red Star,
12,017 Arabic White Star, 1891; Gym
rio White Star, 1880; Teutonic, White
Star, 10000; Haverford, American, H.
635; Merton, American, 11,621; Domin-
ion, Dominion, 7o0s Canada Dominion,
$4,000; Manitou, Atlantic Transport, TO-
900; Marquette, Atlantic Transport,
10000 Menominee, Atlantic Transport,
10000; Mesaba, Atlantic Transport, TO-
900.
The subsidiary companies. White
Star, Red Star, American, Dominion,
Atlantic Transport and Leyland Lines
are controlled by the International
Mercantile Marine Co. The majority of
stockk is owned in this country. There
fore. it was said, there would be no
difficulty in regard to the transfer to
American registry which requires that
steamships shall be owned in this
country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
AMERICANS IN
PARIS PREPARE
TO STAY DURING
EUROPEAN WAR
Between 5000 and 5000
Certificates of Ameri-
can Citizenship

Paris, Aug. 6.-6.15 P. M.-Between
5000 and 5000 Americans have obtain
ed certificates of American citizen
ship at the embassy and consulate IN
the last three days. The French
government has granted another day
for foreigners to obtain cards permit
ting them to stay in Paris. The Am
orleans here appear to have lost all
their panicky feeling since they have
been treasured that there will be no
difficulty in getting sufficient funds.
The Bank of France has suspended
the publication Of its weekly state
ment. This suspension is regarded as
justified by the necessity Of with
holding from the public the exchanges
in accounts.
The French Line steamer La Sa-
vote which landed passengers yester-
day will not return to New York. She
has been taken for military purposes.
The liner Chicago, it is expected will
sail from Havre Saturday and the
France Ii due to sail today, put 1t
is announced that no more French
liners will sail until further notice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
BELIEVE END OF
ACUTE DISTRESS
FOR AMERICANS.
IN GREAT BRITAIN
Relief Measures Carried
Out Promise Quick
Results

London, Aug. 6.-5S5 P Midday
it is believed was the end of acute dis
tress for American tourists in Eng
land. All the steamship companies are
now accepting letters Of credit and
checks in payment for transportation.
The American committee has relieved
the most urgent cases of Americans in
need while numerous wealthy Ameri-
cans, among them Samuel Untermyer
of New York, have gone into their own
pockets and purchased steamship tick
cts for compatriots without funds.
Theodore Hetzler of New York made
arrangements with New York bank
by cable today and drew $500, 900 here
to tide over Americans pending the
arrival of the cruiser Tennessee, which
is to bring gold.
The American committee Is now
turning its attention to aiding Amer
ians without money to come to Lon
don from the Continent The transpor-
tation committee is arranging with
the British government to permit Hol-
land-American Line steamers to call
at Liverpool for passengers. The gov
eminent already has issued orders
permitting Italian liners to traverse
the Straits Of Gibraltar.
A woman's committee to assist
American women in distress was
formed here today. Included in its
membership are Mrs. E. II. Hartman,
Mrs. Oscar S. Strauss, Mrs. H. C.
Hoover, Mrs. John Dickson and Mrs
Joseph W. j. Jenkins. The foreign Of
flee announced today that the United
States had authorized it's ambassador
and consuls in Germany to protect
British subjects as far as information
al law permits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
the LANCE is
HERO OF FIRST
ENGAGEMENT
OF WAR AT SEA
The British Destroyer
Sinks German Liner
Koenigin Luise

London, Aug. ESQ P. M.-The Brit
ish torpedo destroyer Lance was the hero
of the first naval engagement In the
present war, sinking the Hamburg Amer
lean Line steamer Koenigin Luise, which
had been fitted out as a mine layer.
The Lance fired only four shots. The
first destroyed the bridge of the steamer.
the third and fourth tore away the stern
and the Koenigin Luise sank in six min
utes.
The Lance rescued 2S of the German
crew. Several were wounded. Two Of
them each lost an arm, and leg of four
others was shot away. None of the
Lance's crew was injured.
The Koenigin Luise was caught in the
act of laying mines some 90 miles from
Harwich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
GRAPHIC STORY
OF STRUGGLE AT
LIECE WEDNESDAY

Brussels, via London-11.52 A. M,
Aug. 6.-Graphic stories of the great
struggle between the Belgian troops
and the German soldiery yesterday in
the vicinity of Liege tell Of terrific
slaughter among the German forces.
At about noon yesterday, the German
infantry attempted to carry by as
sault Fort Barchon to the northeast
Of Liege.
The attacking infantry crept up I'M
der the cover of heavy artillery fire
but the Belgian defenders reserved
their fire until the Germans had come
to close quarters when at given sig
nal the Belgians opened with a per-
feet storm of bullets from rifles and
machine guns which worked havoc
among the Germans. The attackers
soon lay in heaps of dead and wound
ed around the fort. At the same time
Fort Chaudfontaine, to the southeast
of Liege kept UP a hot fire on another
body of Germans who had seized a
neighboring castle. The Belgian ar
tillery reduced the building to a mass
of smoking ruins.
inv 1Ci hiehilS lindlly retired all
along the line.
One newspaper says the German
losses amounted to between 1000 and
5000 men while they abandoned II
machine guns.
A squadron of Belgian lancars to
another report, was completely wiped
out after 1t had killed $50 German
Uhlans
A force of 10000 Germans passed
through Manhay, Luxembourg, on
wednesday in the direction of Ay-
waille, Belgium.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
AND A
DESTROYER ARE
AT BAR HARBOR

Bar Harbor, Me-. Aug. 1.-THE revenue
cutter Androscoggin from Portland and
the torpedoboat destroyer Warrington,
which had been sent to Monhegan island
to take part in the celebration of the ter
centenary of the landing there of Capt
John Smith, arrived here today They
will enforce the neutrality regulations
and allow no foreign ship to leave
Frenchman's bay without clearance pa
pers.
Capt. Hall Of the revenue cutter con-
ferred with Capt. D. Pratt Mannix of the
destroyer and later they called on Capt
Polack of the German liner Kronprin-
zessin cecilie. The revenue cutter is to
give whatever assistance it can in land
ing the sloisee. eco COLA ON the ship,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
LINER MAURITANIA
AT HALIFAX WITH
1000 PASSENGERS
Many Americans Are on Board the Vessel
Making the Dramatic and Record
Breaking Voyage to Port

Halifax, N. S., Aug. accomplishing
in four days and 10 hours her fastest
and most dramatic voyage across the
Atlantic, the mammoth Cunard Liner
Mauretania, bound from Liverpool to
New York, arrived at Halifax today
witt, more than 1900 passengers, most
Of whom were Americans fleeing from
war-ravaged Europe. The mails for
the American continent will be landed
at Halifax, together with the Maure-
tania's passengers, and forwarded by
fast trains to New York and other
centers of the United States and Can
ada.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
CRUISERS SUNK

London, Aug. 6.-3.37 P. M
A dispatch to the London Daily
Mail from Tientsin says that the
Russian cruiser Askold and the
German cruiser Emden both
have been sunk after an en-
gagement off Wei-Hai-Wai,
China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07

in the cost OF living had followed, the
State chairman showed.
Other figures of equal Importance were
given by Commissioner Roberts, who told
particularly how the potato growers Of
Maine had been affected by the importa-
ton. I'VE have been able to fight the
brown tails, the gypsy moths and the
powdery scabs that have threatened the
farms Of Maine said Mr.. Roberts, but
there is one evil we are unable to fight.
That is the new tariff law that is hurt
ing the farmers of Maine and causing
them loss of millions of dollars
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
CAPTURE TRAWLER

London, Aug. Cd p. MA
German trawler was captured by
a British warship near the Ork-
ney Islands to the north of
Scotland today. She is believed
to have been engaged in spying
as carrier pigeons were found on
board.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
BELCIANS ARE
MAKING STRONG
STAND AGAINST
GERMAN ARMY
Two Forts Silenced but
Defending Force
Is Yet Undis-
mayed

Paris, Aug. Gas P. M.-Official an
continues to rage around Liege, Bel
GUM. The German shell fire has re-
duced two of the Liege forts, but the
Belglans continue to resist with untir-
ing energy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
LINER STRUCK BY SHOT

Liverpool, Aug. 6.-P. M
The Allan Liner Monaghan on
arriving here from Glasgow to-
day was struck by a gun shot
at the entrance to the River Mer-
sey. The shell went through her
bows.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
A GERMAN ARMY
CORPS EXECUTED
ATTACK ON LIECE

Brussels, Aug. 6.-6.55 A. M.-The
attack on Liege yesterday was exc
cuted by one German army corps.
while the Belgian force consisted of
mixed brigade supported by the ar
tillery Of the forts.
The battle was fought along wide
front and partially in the open fields.
The Belgian troops carried out sew
eral furious counter-attacks. throwing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-07
STEAMERS SEIZED

London, Aug. $50 P. NJ
The Hamburg American steam
ers Kron Prinzessin Cecilie and
the Prinz Adalbert, lying at the
seaport of Falmouth, England
have been seized by the govern
mept.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-11-12

and at the same time learn much that
is of vital interest to them. In addit-
ion they will be giving patriotic sup
port to their county and to Miss Jean
Hansen who is the county candidate
for Queen at the Corn and Alfalfa
Exposition to be held in Benson New
ember 26, q and %.
The evenings entertainment is Civ
en- under the auspices the West Cen
trail Minnesota Development Associ-
alton and includes a combination of
talent that will appeal to the eye, ear
and mind.
VIM. Lloyd Davis, a noted lecturer
an entertainer who has studied in var
ious colleges of the United States, has
travelled widely and has made spec
ial study of rural life and community
problems, will be the headliner of the
evenings entertainment. He will de-
liver lecture on Community Spirit"
and will base many of his deductions
on what he has observed of the re-
markable progress made in this part
of Minnesota. Incidentally Mr.. Davis
will tell something of the Importance
of the unusual Corn and Alfalfa Ex-
position to be put on by and for the
people of West Central Minnesota, the
latter part of November.
A part of the evenings program
that will appeal to the unsteady in
cllned will be several selections by
Miss Grace Chadburn, soprano solo
list and Miss Gertrude Reeves, a not
ed pianist. These two talented young
ladies are acknowledged to be mus
leans of unusual ability and charm
Ind their numbers will no doubt be
well worth the price of admission.
To complete the entertainment
there will be shown four reels of mo-
ton pictures which show the history
Of West Central Minnesota in the
making. These pictures include pic
lures of the Corn and Colt Show at
Wheaton, The First Corn and Alfal-
ia Exposition held at Morris. The
The Ski Tournament at Glenwood, the
Summer Meeting at Fergus Falls and
the remarkable Fourth of July Cele-
bration held on the shores of Lake
Traverse at which time was adopted
West Central Minnesota's Declara-
ton of Independence and the flag of
the district was dedicated.
The entertainment will begin
promptly at eight o'clock as it will re-
quire something over two hours for
its completion. Everybody in Stearns
county who can attend should do so
partly for the pleasure to be derived
and partly to help the chances of the
popular young lady whom everybody
wants to be crowned at Benson on
Saturday, November 28th.
Tickets will be sold by members of
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1914-11-12
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

The Common Council of the city of
Sank Centre met in regular session at
the office of the City Clerk, Wednes-
day, Nov. 4, 1914, at p. M, with all
members present.
The application to transfer the
liquor license issued to Henry Rose
to L. B. Claseman was considered. Up
on motion it was transferred to Mr..
Claseman.
The bond of Mrs. Claseman with
Geo. r. and Henry Borgmann as sur
cites was approved. =
The council then proceeded to can
vass the returns of the Special cleo
ton held in the First Ward for the
purpose of electing an alderman to
succeed ]. ]. Weisner, resigned. A
careful canvass of the vote showed
that there were 165 votes cast of
which H. l.. Lamb received 81 and L.
W. Gingery II, and H. L. Lamb was
declared duly elected to fill the unex-
pired term ending March 81, 1916.
The City Clerk was directed to can
eel Order drawn in favor of the Sank
Centre Band and to discontinue the
payment Of the monthly allowance
voted for the band until bill of sale
of the band instruments and property
was turned over to the City in accor-
dance with the agreement.
The Electric Light committee re-
ported having investigated the petit
ton for. a street light at the intersec-
ton of Ash and Eighth streets, and
directed the milling Company to in
stall 80 candle power light at this
place. The report was accepted and
approved. ="
The hill Of +In Mn~oHn~+c N~A'o--'
Bank for $4,000 insurance on build
ings on C1e -l
to the Fair Association for payment.
The following bills were audited
III III