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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
PLANS
were LAID LONG
BEFORE THE WAR

Washington, Oct. 13.-Count Won
Sernstorff, German ambassador lere,
today issued /; statement in connection
with a teles "a 4 from Berlin arlneunr-
ing the finding in the archives of the
Belgian general staff at Brussels by
the German military authorities of
documents which it was claimed by
Berlin, showed that details of the plan
for landing an expeditionary English
force in Belgium, had been provided
for long before the war. The statement
follows:
The German ambassador drew spe-
cial attention today to the telegram
which came from German headquar-
tiers. This telegram proves the German
contention that the allies did not In
tend to respect Belgian neutrality. 1t
even proves more, namely that Bel
gian neutrality practically did not
exist and that the Belgian government
was conspiring with the allies against
Germany. Notwithstanding the denials
coming from French sources it is
fact that French prisoners were taken
at Liege and at Namur, who acknowl-
edged that they had been in those
fortresses before the German troops
entered Belgium.
"On the French side it has been as
serted that the German chancellor in
Parliament had acknowledged that
Germany was doing wrong in violat-
ing Belgium neutrality, 1t must, how
ever, not be overlooked that the chan
cellor said: We know that the allies
do not intend to respect Belgian neu-
trality and that GeGrmany in the po-
sition she is in, attacked from three
sides. cannot wait whilst the allies can
wait At that time the Belgian ar
chives were not at the disposal of the
German government
IF the chancellor had known at the
time he made his speech that Belgium
was not neutral, he would certainly
have spoken of the alleged Belgian
neutrality in a different way
Germany as violated the frontiers
of no really neutral country, whilst
the allies are on record for disregard
ing all obligations toward China
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
Colby College.

Albert r. Willard 10, represented
the Colby Chapter of the Delta Upsi-
Ion Fraternity at Bowdoin College, at
the initiation banquet Tuesday eve
ming. -
George Snow, ex IA, visited friends
on the Campus Tuesday.
Lester F. Weeks, Is, and Lyman
Thayer. '16, returned Monday evening
from Cleveland, Ohio where they were
delegates of the Colby Chapter of Del
ia Epsilon at the seth national con-
vention of the fraternity.
Dutch Aver" ex '16, former quar-
terbaek of the Colby team, has re-
turned to college and it is hoped by all
football enthusiasts, that he will DE
able to help the Colby team out in the
coming championship series.
The regular Y. M. c. A. meeting was
held Tuesday night in the College
Chapel, with Rev. A. T. Phelps. d. D.,
as leader. His topic was Am l Man
Enough?'' which proved to be a most
interesting subject, and was perfectly
in harmony with the ideal of college
manhood.
Manager Luce of the football team
Is eHuedNoTlnS 10 get one nuHuTeo met
to take the trip to Portland to seq
the game with the Massachusetts Ag-
gies. If he can secure that number,
special rates will be allowed which are
exceedingly low. The round trip may
be made for $2,05. The Massachu-
sets institution has very good team.
and a great exhibition of football is
expected.
Plans are being formed for the an
nual Colby Day festivities which will
take place october 30th, the day before
the Colby Maine game, and all indica-
tions point to the greatest Colby Day
in the history of the College. Many
prominent alumni, among whom is
John Coombs. the Iron Man of the
Athletics, are planning to be present.
Donald Flood II, and Paul Lovett,
IT, are spending few days in Bos-
ton this week, attending the worlds
series
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
RUSSIANS PURSUED
ACROSS THE FRONTIER

London Oct 1855 A. M).-Reuter' s
Amsterdam correspondent sends the fol-
lowing official German communication
concerning events in the eastern theatre
of war:
After their expulsion from east Prus-
sia the Russian armies were pursued
across the frontier. The center of the
German military operations is now Po-
land. The whole of Poland west of the
Vistula is now in German possession, the
Russians occupying only Warsaw
THE few kilometers lost by the Ger
mans in Russian territory near the
East Prussian frontier were of little
Importance it was never intended def
nitely to occupy or govern Suwalki.
1T is not true that the siege of Os-
sowetz has been abandoned as the
fortress has never been besieged.
During our retreat to the East
Prussian frontier, our trooeps no.
where were defeated. but on the con-
trary, repulsed any attacks of the
Russians"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
NO ANNULMENT FOR
MRS. GUGGENHEIM

the lower court denying the former
Mrs. Grace B. Guggenheim petition
for annulment of her divorce from
William Guggenheim was upheld by
the appellate court of Cook county to-
day. The decision held that annulment
could serve no good public purpose:
that the woman did not come into
court with clean hands and re-
marks a suspicion that the wealth of
the defendant was the real motive
behind the suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14

London. Oct Is, 1915 A. MAJ.
eyes today are turned to the eastward,
where, under conditions of the utmost
secrecy, the Teutonic allies and the
Russians are preparing to engage in
what may prove one of the most de-
.cisive conibats of the war.
Evidence is accommodating to show
that this gigantic conflict will be de-
termined in Russian Poland, and the
only question disturbing British ex-
perts is as to which side has chosen
the battle-ground.
Berlin admits having withdrawn
from the Niemen river and at the
same time discounts the whole move
,nlent in that region as being of no
strategic Importance.
II is now clear that Russia has
abandoned the narrow point in Galicia
between Przemysl and Cracow, Rus
sian forces having virtually occupied
all of Galicia with the exception o.
those two places. Petrograd claims
this operation is due to strategic rea-
sons, while Vienna maintains that re-
juvenated Austrian armies have re-
llieved the Przemysi fortress and driv-
en- the invaders out. 1t is unaues-
toned that the more or less democrat
lied Austrian forces. stiffened by Ger
man reinfereements, has resumed the
Offensive, but there is no informa-
ton here to indicate that the Rus
sian retirement is anything in the ma
ture of a rout resulting from vigorous
fighting.
Whatever may be the intention of the
armies operating on the ends OF the great
Russian battle front it is clear that these
movements have paled into insignifcance
beside the tremendous forward advance
in the center.
Broadly speaking, this is now the posi-
tion of the antagonists awaiting the word
to open the engagement. The main Ger
man armies In Russian Poland are NOV
ing toward the Vistula river on a north
and south front extending through Pio-
.trkow, 30 miles southwest of Warsaw,
s1{ielce and Busk, on the Bug river 30
smiles east of Lemberg. To the left of
this army between LODI and Kalisz is an
4other German force and on the right of
athe main German army is an Austrian
force.
The bulk of the Russian troops are on
the east bank of the Vistula, but por-
stion of their forces are still on the west
side of the river. The nature of the
country makes it probable that the CEN
tier Of the battle line will be between
ssandomir and Ivangorod, both on the
svistula river and about go miles apart.
In order to take up these positions the
Germans have been compelled to aban-
don strong positions along the river
Wharf.-The and avail themselves of the
transportation facilities of Russian rail
roads, which are incomparably poorer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
ALL EYES TURNED TOWARD
! EAST PRUSSIA WHERE TITANIC
!. DECISIVE STRUGGLE EXPECTED

than they have been accustomed to. The
Russians are described as keen TO en-
gage the enemy in a country of their own
choosing and near the base of their sup
plies.
The Germans are still retiring in the
direction of east Prussia and in Petro-
grad there is a report of a Russian vic
tory near Raezki midway between Au-
gustowo and Suwalki, which resulted in
the capture of several German batteries
sent from Koenigsberg.
Berlin declares that all of the western
part of Russian Poland is now in the pos
session of Germany and that every place
went of the Nistula with the exception
of Warsaw is in their hands. 1t would
appear to be fact that no heavy en-
gagements yet have been fought in this
region, most of the fighting being be-
tween screens of cavalry.
Should the Austro- German forces
suffer defeat along the battlefront
now forming the way would he open
ed. it is being argued in London, for
the invasion of Silesia, which, next
to the Rhine provinces, is the richest
district in Germany. But it is not an
ticipated, even in the event of their
victory that the Russians will adj
vance with any great speed. The to-
biography of the country and the lack
of transport facilities precludes the
possibility of anything like the Ger
man sweep through Belgian.
Russia has suffered her most severe
marine loss of the war by the sinking
of the cruiser Pallada, which has been
torpedoed by a German submarine in
the Baltic.
In every theater of the war Germany
evidently is resuming the offensive
with unparalleled vigor and British
naval observers are inclined to expect
some cooperative display of activity
by the German fleet.
Along the battle lines Of the Aisne
the very brief official communication
given out in Paris declares that what
little change there has been in the
situation favors the allies. The chief
alteration in this line, however, seems
to be It's disposition to stretch toward
the shores of the channel.
A most interesting bit of news from
the western front is found in the re-
port from various sources that sever
al of the forts around Antwerp are
still occupied by the defenders. If this
is true, it is argued that possibly the
expected reinforcements for the Ger
man right wing may not be sent for
ward in time. Reports also continue
to reach London that the great activ-
ity of the German cavalry near Lille
is a screening movement to cover
the retreat of the army of General
Won Kluck. Such a retreat is even said
to be under way to the north and the
northeast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
TROOPS
SENT TO FILL GAPS

Venice. Via Paris, Oct 1913, 112.40 A.
M.-Several battalions of troops have
left Poia. the great naval port and
arsenal of Austria for Galicia in the
past few days TO fill gaps in the Aus
trian. forces Pola is now one huge
barracks. Most of the civilians and
women and children have left the town.
In Trieste, Austria, the authorities
continue to search the homes of Ital-
ians and to arrest Italians accused
of hostile acts. Reports of these ac-
tons on the part of the authorities
are causing great Indignation on the
Italian side of the frontier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
SENATOR CRONNA
POINTS THE REAL
REVENUE REASON

Washington. Oct. Ex-senator Gron-
ma of North Dakota joined in the. Re-
publican attack today on the war rev.
enue bill. The real reason, he said, for
levying additional taxes was found
when total appropriations for the fis-
cal year were considered. The falling
off in customs receipts due to the Eu-
ropean war, he maintained, would be
nowhere near $1oo,OOo.oOO, while appro-
priations for this fiscal year exceeded
those of last year by more than $780,
100000.
The North Dakota senator disagreed
with President Wilson in the latter's
position that the government funds on
deposit with the banks should not be
withdrawn. III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
PHILADELPHIA POLICE
INNOCENT OF GRAFT

Philadelphia, Oct. 13.-Complaints
that the police of this city had grated
money from those seeking places in the
line to purchase worlds series tickets
at the advance sale last week We're not
substantiated at meeting today of
the committee appointed to investi-
gate the charges.
A crowd estimated at $4,000 watch
ed the results of the game in Bos-
ton today on electric scoreboards in
the plaza of City hall. The single
run scored by the Athletics caused
the only loud cheer of the day and
when the ninth inning was over, the
disappointed American League rooters
dispersed almost silently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14

to him. He was quoted saying that
high officials were responsible for al
legged atrocities committed by German
soldiers.
Secretary Garrison has written the off,
GER asking whether he had received and
read, prior to his arrival in New York
recently, a copy of President Wilson's or
der to army and navy officers to refrain
from publicly discussing the European
war. Secretary Garrison said he would
await reply before taking any action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
WRECK HOLDS UP
WORLDS SERIES FANS

Westfield. Mass, Oct. 13.-An east
bound Boston and Albany freight train
and freight train on the Canal"
road of the New Haven Railroad, col
lided at the Westfield station at 7.55
o'clock. Five cars were derailed and
blocked both east and westbound
tracks. Hundreds of baseball enthu-
siasts, on the way to the world series
game in Boston, were held up until
they could be transferred around the
wreck to a special train. The Twen-
tieth Century Limited was also held
IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
BOMBS EXPLODE IN TWO
! n. Y. CHURCHES TUESDAY

day. A hole was blown in the floor, an
other smaller one in a window. three
pews were destroyed and pieces were
Clipped from granite pillar and from a
temporary altar. Two persons were
slightly injured.
Whether the explosion was caused by a
bomb was a matter of doubt for some
hours. The first reports that such an in
strument had been employed were shortly
afterward declared erroneous by the po-
lice, who reported that either the not
air box or a recently installed heating
apparatus had burst Inspector Egan of
the bureau OF combustibles decided to-
night. however, that bomb had caused
he damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
BOSTON ICE COMPANY
PLANT is DESTROYED

South Weymouth, Mass. Oct. 10
The plant of the Boston Ice Company
on the shore of Great Pond, was de-
stroyed early today by fire which aft
erwards swept through a large tract
of woodland. Several houses in the
vicinity were so seriously threatened
that the occupants were reused and
went out into the open until the fire.
men, aided by a large force of towns
men, succeeded in checking the flames.
The loss is estimated at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14

Paris. Oct. IS. $50 A. M.-The eff
forts of the Germans, who are fighting
shard in an endeavor to effect a turn
ing movement to the north of the long
battle line in France, continue to hold
the interest OF the observers of the
war. According to an official cn-
( noncement German German cavalry
some days ago had advanced in the
west to as far as Cassell, CIT miles
northwest of Lille) These German
forces now, hoover. are said to extend
only to Hazebrouck Give miles south
of Cassell).
If this should be true, it is consid-
erred that 1t will make somewhat great
tr the difficulties of the Germans in
bringing success to their efforts. This
eection of the war zone continues the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
BELGIAN GOVT TO
BE IN FRANCE

Bordeaux, France, Oct. Is, 1850 A.
Mt has been decided to transfer the
Belgian government to France in or
der thc it may have full liberty of
action.
The foregoing was announced Off
cially in Bordeaux today.
Several Belgian ministers, accom-
panied by group of officials, left Os-
tend this morning for Haxre. where
the French government has prepared
temporary Offices for them.
King Albert remains at the head of
the Belgian army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
VIGOROUS ACTION ALONG line
AT FRONT BY GERMAN FORCES

scene of particularly violent actions,
the opposing squadrons fighting des-
perately to gain the slightest advan-
tage on which so much may depend.
The Germans, at the same time, are
not lessening their attempts to find at
other points in the battle front, weak
spots. Their efforts, 1t is said, are
being met successfully by their French
and English opponents.
The latest German flag captured by
the French belonged to an active regi-
ment which was part of the corps sta
toned at Stettin This fact, according
to the French, indicates that the Ger
mans have concentrated on the French
frontier forces which ordinarily would
be assigned to guard the Russian bor-
der
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
CAPT, COLEMAN
SAYS MISQUOTED

Washington, Oct. 1S.-Secretary Garri-
son said today that Captain Levert Cole
man, u. S. A., charged with discussing
the European situation in violation of
President wilson's neutrality order. had
voluntarily explained that he was incor-
rectly quoted in the newspapers.
Captain Coleman admitted having talk
ed with newspaper men upon his return
from Europe recently but disclaimed re-
sponsibility for the language attributed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
RUSSIANS DRIVE OUT
GERMANS AFTER z DAYS

London, Oct. 10, sos A. MA dis
patch to Reuters Telegram Company
from Petrograd says:
1T is evident that big battle was
fought at the village of Radzki tmid-
way between Augustowo and Suwalki),
after the defeat of the Germans at
Augustowo. The German right wing
rested at Radzki. On Oct. s, the Rus
SLAMS after seven days of continuous
fighting, drove out the Germans VIII
crossed the river and then posted their
guns on the hills.
Several batteries including those
sent as reinforcements from Koenigs-
berg, were captured"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
GRAIN DEALERS TO
FIGHT THE WAR TAX

Kansas City, Oct. ia nation
wide fight on the proposed war tax
of one cent on every 800 grain trans
action was started at the 18th annual
convention of the Grain Dealers Ma
tionai Association here today. A tel
egram was sent to President Wilson
which set forth-sthe attitude of the
grain dealers. II ! \ -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
RUSSIAN PRINCE
! DIES OF WOUNDS

London, Oct. 10, S.27 A. MA dis
patch to the Central News from Rome
says a telegram for Petrograd to the
Tribuna states that no Germans re-
main in the provinces of Suwalki and
Lomza, Russian Poland, that the Rus
sian army continues to advance in
East Prussia and that the entire dis
trict of Lyek is now occupied by the
forces of Emperor Nicholas.
In addition. the dispatch says the
Russians are maintaining their po-
sitions in Hungary, Bukowina and
Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
GERMANS DAMAGE
TOWNS BUY LITTLE

Paris, Oct. Is, 11.85 A. MA dis
patch to the Havas News Agency from
Troyes gives extracts from an Off
cial report which relates that Mezi-
eres, Charleroi and Roiroi suffered lit
tie during the German occupation. Sc
dan and Vouziers were unframed In
the Mouse valley. Haynes and Fumay
were devastated. Bethel was burned :
of 1900 buildings. 900 including the
city hall. the schools and markets
were destroyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
RUSSIANS EVERYWHERE
RETREAT BEFORE TROOPS

. The Hague, via London. Oct 10,
$50 A. M.-The Austrian legation here
has issued the following Official COM
snunication:
The rapid advance OF the Austro-
Hungarian troops along the river San
resulted Oct. II in the entire with
drawal Of the Russian investing force
from Przemysl. Galicia, which was
Immediately occupied by Austrian re-
lief troops.
The retreating Russians everywhere
werS strongly attacked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
NEUTRALS AT KIAO
CHOW TO LEAVE

Toxic, Oct. 13. 1915 p Mas the
result of the communication to him of
the Japanese En1peror's desire to
spare the lives of nom combatants and
neutrals in TsingTau, Meyer Wal
deck, governor of Kiao-Chow, mas
sent German officers to meet Japanese
officers to arrange the details fer their
departure before the inauguration of
the final attack upon the German for
tress by the Japanese and British
forces
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
BLAME ROBBERS FOR
DEATH OF HARLEY

Pawtucket, r. l., Oct 13-Alfred
Fontaine and Alfred Jarvis, awaiting
action of the grand jury for assault
with dangerous weapon and robbery,
are blamed for the death of George
Harley on Oct. 6, in a report of the
inquest filed with the superior court
by Coroner Thomas F. Vance. Harley
was struck down in his dooryard on
Sept. % and robbed of s24955 when
coming from his laundry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
BRITISH CRUISER
PATROLS OFF NEW YORK

New York, Oct. 13.-The converted
cruiser Caronia, formerly a Cunard
liner, has been replaced as a patrol
boat at the entrance to New York
harbor, where she has been for the
last three week, by the British cruiser
Lancaster. 1t is assumed that the Ca
roma has sailed for Canadian port
to get coal and provisions.
Shore observers noted the change
in warships this morning..The Caronia
was in her accustomed place at dusk
yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
5000 LOSE LIVES
IN EARTHQUAKE

Washington. Oct. 13.-More than
5000 lives were lost in the earthquake
in the province of Kobia, Turkey, Oct
5, according to a cablegram today
from Ambassador Morgenthau to the
State Department. Thousands OF
buildings We're destroyed, rendering
countless numbers of people home-
less.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
PRESIDENT NEARLY
ELUDEs SEcHET SERVICE

Washington. Oct 13.-PFesident Wilson
left the White House alone today for
walk through the downtown section of
the city to his bank. He almost eluded
his guard of secret service men, but be-
fore he was out of the White House
grounds they were on his trail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
1860 GERMANS HAVE
PASSED THROUGH LIEGE

The Hague. via London. Oct. 13.-C15
A. MA special dispatch to the Avond-
post says 1900 German wounded have
passed through Liege for Aix-La-Cha-
pelle, to which place within the past two
weeks 10000 wounded have been trans
ported. Most of these, it is thought here,
were from Antwerp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
ARGENTINE CONSUL
KILLED IN HARDING

London, Oct. 1S.-d25 p. M).-The cor
respondent at Amsterdam of the Central
News quotes the correspondent of the
Hell Volk to the effect that the Argen-
tine consul at Antwerp. M. Lemaire, was
killed during the bombardment, by
shrapnel shell. This missile struck the
roof OF the consulate and penetrated
through the ceilings to the cellar where
the consul was sleeping
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14
GERMAN AVIATOR
ATTACKS OSTEND

London. Oct. 10, $50 A. MA dis
patch to the Times from Ostend says
that a German aviator dropped two
bombs on Ostend Monday. Neither of
the missiles exploded.
The correspondent adds that the
Germans occupied Client at I o'clock
Monday morning and that refugees
from that city are coming into Ostend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-14

Z New York, Oct. 13,-A bomb was ex-
ploded tonight in ST. Alphonsus Roman
Catholic church on West Broadway, the
second TO be set OFF in a church edifice
IN this city 1t was in St. Alphonsus
Church that Frank Tannenbaunl, an In
rdustrial Workers of the World leader,
and 200 followers were arrested last win
ter while engaged in a round Of demon
Situations.