davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
AMERICAN CITIZENS SIEzED And
DRAFTED FOR MILITARY SERVICE IN
EuROpE's BELLIcERENT COUNTRIES

Washington, Oct. 14.-Considerable
concern was manifested at the state
department today over the status of
American citizens, both native and
naturalized, who were caught in bel
ligerent countries by the outbreak of
the European war and drafted for
military service because they or their
father were born subjects of such
countries. This has occurred in -coun-
tries with which the United States
has no naturalization treaties and has
called forth by this warning issued to
foreign born elements in the United
States by the department against Wis
its to Europe al this time:
THE department of state has been
informed that persons born in this
country of Italian parents, when they
return to Italy are held for military
service in that country. Although such
persons are born Americans under the
laws of this country, they are also
born Italians subject under Italian
laws, thus having a dual nationality.
For this reason, the Italian govern
ment claims their services for the
Italian army when such persons are
found in Italy.
The department is also informed
of numerous cases where Italians who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
BIG BATTLE ON ALONG The
VISTULA RIVER MAY LAST WEEK

roads to bring forces from flank to
flank in an endeavor to hold the po-
sitions still left untaken.
From descriptions given of the
warfare proceedings along this front it
appears that neither side is anxious
to do more than mark time, the Rus
SLAMS being contest with having de-
feated and thrown the Germans back
onto their own frontiers"
Regarding the sinking of the Rus
sian armored cruiser Pallada by Ger
man submarines in the Bate, the
correspondent says:
Il hear that the German subma-
rine attack on Russian cruisers on
two successive days and the sinking
of the Pallada, occurred quite 500 or
eco miles from any German port. The
inference follows that either the Ger
mans have succeeded in establishing
some base for this species of warfare
in the Baltic at a spot unknown or
else Germany has contrived to misuse
neutral territory.
None of those aboard were saved,
but six members of the crew were
left behind ashore The total loss is
about $50 men and 20 officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

the vicinity of Alandisa island and
only a day or two ago the Russian
cruiser Pallada was torpedoed by Ger
man submarines, two of which were
lost The presence of the German
sian warships from coming out to
interfere with transports should there
be any about.
There was every indication today
that Turkey and Portugal would be
drawn into the war. Portugal has not
declared on Germany, as was report
ed earlier in the day, but a partial
mobilization of her forces will be or
dered tomorrow and martial law has
been declared in Portuguese Congo.
Portugal has an alliance with Great
Britain, but this is purely defensive
one and was negotiated for the protec-
ton of Portugal and not with the idea
that Portugal should ever be called upon
to come to the assistance of Great Bril-
tain. However. the sympathy of that
country is known to be with the Allies
and she has had some difficulties with
the Germans in Africa. A short time ago
a German officer, suspecting that the
among the German natives of East Afri-
ca, crossed the Portuguese Nyassaland
and killed Portuguese sergeant and four
natives
The former German cruisers Goeben
and Breslau, which sought refuge in
Turkish waters when driven out of the
Mediterranean by the British and French
warships may be responsible for the in
volvment Of Turkey. Although these
ships were ostensibly sold to Turkey,
they ARE still differed and manned by
Germans and have been cruising off the
Rumanian and Bulgarian coast of the
Black sea where the Russian Black sea
fleet has been for some days, and should
the Russian warships sight the Goeben
and Breslau an engagement would be
possible.
General Botha, the premier of the
Union of South Africa, has sent a force
to deal with Col. Maritz and the rebels
under his command. According to an Of
fetal telegram from the South African
government the rebellion is not SO Sc
rious as was feared. 1t Is said that the
men under Maritz do not exceed 800. in
Guiding Germans, and that ns the Dutch
farmers are flocking to Gen. Botha's
standard Maritz is not likely to receive
any large acquisitions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
WALKS
OF The CITY

The recent transfer of $4,000 from
the contingent fund to the sidewalk
budget, has worked wonderful i'm
provement in GARDENERS walks. Many
and many a strip has been entirely
relaid or stitch in time taken in
other places. Perhaps the most no.
ticeable and highly appreciated is the
new walk on the Causeway, which
was sadly in need of rebuilding. This
walk is well built and owing to the
nature of the surroundings has been
somewhat expensive. Another much
appreciated newly constructed walk
is that on lower Water street from
Steamboat street to Vine street.
On Wednesday Commissioners Berry
started the contractor at work laying
new concrete walks on Brunswick
street from the Common to Central
street. The new walk is to be slight
ly wider than the old. A walk is also
to be laid on the opposite side of the
Avenue, where there has never before
been one. This is o decided improve
ment. Lovers Lane" running sror,
the end of School street roadway to
Water street is next in line and will
probably be commenced SOON
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
CONVENTION OF
SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
RANDOLPH, 10Th

The sixth annual convention of the
South Kennebec District Sunday
School Association viii be held Tues
day, Oct. 20, at the Randolph Meth
odist Episcopal church. Afternoon ano
evening sessions will be held. The afI
teInoon session will commence at 30
and will be opened with a praise ano
prayer service following which Mrs
w. l. Guild will speak upon THE Re
sponsibility of the Sunday School il
the Social Life of the Community
H. ]. Chase, superintendent of the
Gardiner schools, will address the con
vention upon THE Efficient Officers
The opening and closing exercises will
be conducted by ID. S. McNaughton
The session will close with an address:
upon THE True Elements of Making
An Efficient Sunday School, by Miss
Mertie Barger. Discussion will fol
low each topic.
The evening service will open
7.30 by Rev. Mr. Gordon, Scripture
reading and prayer. The business hour
and address by State Supt. c. ]
Brown of Bangor will close the con
vention. A good delegation from eacf
school in the district is desired. A Pic
mic supper will be held between SEES
sions and hot coffee furnished by th'
ladies of the church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

have been naturalized as citizens of
the United States and have subse-
quently returned to Italy, have been
held in that country for military ser
vice. There is no treaty of naturaliza-
ton between the United States and
Italy and under Italian law, the nat
uralization of an Italian subject as a
citizen or subject of another country
does not relieve him from the liability
to performance of military service in
that country"
The department has found itself en-
barrassed in protesting to the vari-
Gus governments by the fact that the
United States has adhered to the doc
trine that the child born to American
parents in a foreign country is an
American citizen. unless he voluntari-
ly relinquishes that citizenship. The
position of Italy, France and many
other countries is that when a citizen
leaves the fatherland without having
rendered military services, not only
he, but his male children are subject
to arrest for military duty upon their
return to the fatherland.
So far, it is said, the efforts of the
state department to obtain the release
of such persons have proved unavail-
ing, although they are being contin-
ued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
Great GERMAN
plan F ALL 5 T 0
CRUSH THE ALLIES

London, AIS A. M.--Oct 14.--In
dispatch dated Monday the Daily
Mails correspondent in Northern
France says:
Department of Pas De Calais and de-
liver a crushing blow to the allies
left wing has failed thus far. Yes
terday and on Saturday our armies
drove the enemy still further back.
THE German army which extended
from Turcoing to Armentiers and was
forced from it's position last Tuesday.
has again met with heavy defeat and
beaten back northward.
The battle which has been raging
at intervals near Arras, blazed out
again yesterday, | hear, and once more
we forced the Germans back to the
east and north. The German losses
are said to be heavy. One force which
advanced last week from the north
east on Balleul (near the Belgian
frontier) has had to turn tail and as
long ago as last "Wednesday, it's COL
umns were beating a heavy retreat
back whence they came to join their
supporters at Ypres.
"Ypres was occupied Wednesday
afternoon by a moderate detachment
/ Of German cavalry and infantry, but
| II they have not yet evacuated 1t they
must do so III the next few hours. as
their position is untenable without
very large reinforcements and these.
/ II they exist. can not reach them now"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

London. Ocr. 14.-Q0.30 A NJ
There is hope in London today that the
anniversary of the battle of jena, In
which the French gained victory
over the Prussians and Saxons just
los years ago today, may be celebrat-
ed along both hattlefronts by events
recalling this great and decisive strug-
gle, but whatever the outcome obserV-
ers are being permitted to receive only
the briefest reports of what is now
transpiring in Belgium, France and
Russian Poland.
The latest French official communi-
cation declares there is nothing to re-
port except a notable advance in the
region of Berry Au-Bac, while Petro-
grad gives out the cryptic statement
that warlike operations continue to
develop along the Nistula and San
rivers as far as Przemysl and farther
south as far as the Dneister. A great
battle along this front may even now
be under way and in any event it can
not be long postponed.
Vienna reports that the Austrian Of
fensive continues successfully north
and south of PrzemysI and that Javos-
TAU, an lLupOE ldHl IOl u eoo eahSi W
Russia several weeks ago, has been
re-occupied by the Austrians.
A dispatch received here from Nish,
Servia, relates that, acting on the in
structions of the German general
staff, Austria has concentrated on the
banks of the Drina, the greatest army
yet sent against Servia in a final and
supreme effort to crush that coun-
try. Fierce skirmishes already have
been reported between outposts and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
.ENCL and HOPES FOR vICT0RYTO
repeat HISTORIC BATTLE0F
JENA JUST 1870 YEARS AGO

a big battle is said to be imminent
Nearer home, news of military opera
tons is even more meagre than in the
eastern area. Stubborn fighting is re-
ported at ........ (name debated by
censor) and it is claimed that all the
efforts of General Won Kluek to smash
the allies left, have been repulsed.
General Won Kluck is the commander
of the German right wing.
In the Baltic the German fleet is
showing unusual activity. In ADDITION
to submarines or a torpedo boat
which recently sunk Russian cruiser
at a point distant two days steaming
from their base, a great German
squadron flying the flag Of Prince
Henry of Prussia is today reported
cruising about the Aland islands, ac-
cording to a Berlin announcement.
The ferment over the question of the
neutrality of the countries of south
eastern Europe is increasing every
where. An exception is found in the
case of Italy, where discussion has
been checked while the country awaits
news from the sick bed of its foreign
minister
The famous cruisers Goeben and
Bressleau again are a source of fric-
ton with Turkey on account of the re-
port that they have passed into the
Black Sea and are today near the spot
where a Russian fleet was reported to
be cruising not long ago.
In England the controversy over the
sending of naval reserves into Ant
werp is confined to the press and the
public, the authorities having made
no reply to criticism of their action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
ELECTION OF
K. OF C. OFFICERS

Canabas Council, K. of c.. held their
annual election of officers at their hal
on Water street Wednesday evening
There was a good attendance. The fol
lowing officers for the ensuing year were
elected Chaplain. Rev. p. H. Reardon
grand knight, John Griney; deputy grand
knight, Elmer King; warden. Thomas
Downing; chancellor. Mr. Demerse; treas,
urer. Frank Brann; financial secretary
Stephen Monaghan; advocate. j. e. Cum
ningham; inside guard, Frank Donahue
outside guard, Joseph Parent; recording
secretary, Edward Ward; trustee fol
three years, William Cosgrove.
After the meeting refreshments were
served and social hour enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

Paris. Oct. IA, $40 P. M.-The fol-
lowing official announcement was Civ
en- out in Paris this afternoon:
In the Belgian field of operations
there We're some encounters during
the night of Oct. 1918 and during the
day of the 18th in the region around
Client. English and French troops
have occupied Ypres.
"First-On our left wing, as far as
the Disc, the operations are develop
ing normally.
'Second-On the center previous re-
ports of the progress of our armies
in the region of Berry -au Bac have
been confirmed.
"Third-On our right wing there is
nothing to report"
While it is not our custom to reply
to the inaccuracies of the German
press, it seems to us proper to de-
nounce the false news published in
certain German newspapers concern
ing the pretended destruction of two
divisions of French cavalry. This in
formation is absolutely erroneous. The
truth is that. certain forces of French
and German cavalry with supports
have been engaged for several days
along the front at La Bassee, Estaires
and Bailleul. The German cavalry
succeeded in making very slight ad-
vance between the canal of La Bassee
and the Lys, but they were obliged
to draw back in the territory north of
the Lys.
The losses sustained by the Ger
man cavalry are assuredly as per-
ceptible as our own One of their d.
visions suffered particularly because it
was pursued during the entire day by
our aviators, who did not cease to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
Funeral of Emily |. Lawrence

The funeral of the late Emily l.
Larence was held Wednesday after
noon at 2 o'clock from the residence of
her son, Frank D. Lawrence, Spring
street. Rev. F. C. Wright, d. D., off,
ciating, assisted by Rev. Langdon
Quimby, D. D. The bearers were: Wal
lace, Elmore. A. II. Kimball and H. D.
Wells. The interment was in Oak
Grove cemetery. The house was filled
with neighbors and friends, there be-
ing many from out of town present
Many also paid their last respects to
the deceased by sending beautiful flo
raj offerings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
OFFICIAL announcement ISSUED
FROM PARIS DENY GERMAN REPORTS

throw bombs down upon the German
troops.
Another case is the fact that the
Germans announce that they are I'M
dertaking the investment of Verdun.
In this instance also, to learn the
truth, it is sufficient to refer to the
situation as set forth on several diff
erent occasions in the French official
communications.
The Germans have not succeeded,
up to the present time, in hurting
themselves against the fortified posi-
ton of Verdun. They have, however,
made two futile efforts to envelop, at
a considerable distance, the French
forces which are operating around
Verdun. One of these efforts was char
acterized by their attempt to go
through the Argonne forest between
Binarville and Varennes. 1t will be
recalled that this movement failed,
with very important losses. We did
rot even announce at the time that
two German battalions had been an
initiated in this regiment.
In the other enveloping movement
on the part of the Germans, undertake
en- in much greater numerical strength
was directed toward crossing the
Meuse in the region of st. Mihiel. II
the Germans succeeded in reaching the
center on the front between Macy
and Chauvoncourt, all their efforts to
advance further resulted in failure
These German forces found themselves
caught on the flank by detachments
of our troops which advanced from
the south to the north through the
southern section of the heigts of the
Meuse and through the southern Sec
ton of the Woevre district.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
NEUTRALS LEAVE
Object OF JAPS'
ATTACK IN China

Toxic, Japan. Oct. IA, 4.30 P. Mt
was declared officially in Toxic today
that the American consul at Using
Tau, w. r. Peck and a number of
German and Chinese women and chill
dren are to leave Tsing-Ta tomor-
row. This move is in fulfillment of the
arrangement recently concluded for
the removal of all remaining nom
combatants from the German position
in kia-Chow. An engagement be-
tween a German and a japanese aero
plane took place over Tsing-Tau yes
terday. Neither aviator was hurt. The
German machine lose to height of
5000 feet and disappeared in the clouds.
Picking, Oct. 14.-It is understood
that the bombardment of Using Tau
by the Japanese will begin Satur-
day, Oct II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
CONCEDE OSTEND
Continued from Page One)

Vistula river from south of Warsaw
to their southern boundary.
Nothing has come through concern
ing the battle on the East Prussian
frontier, but the activity of the Ger
man fleet in the Baltic and Gulf of Fin
land may presage the arrival of Ger
man reinforcements which was report
ed some days ago were being en-
parked at German Baltic ports. A
German squadron, the flagship Of
which is flying the flag of Prince Hen
ry of Prussia, has been cruising IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
George B. Weeks

George B. Weeks. aged 81, died at 7.9f
Wednesday evening at his home, It's cen
trail street. from effects OF a shock. The
funeral will be at Friday afternoon.
Two daughters, Miss Alice Taylor OF
Chelsea and Mrs. Rosy Wentworth OF
South Gardiner, and two sons. Geo. A
Weeks and Andrew Weeks, survive be-
sides the widow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

The work of excavating for the new
Saint Joseph's church at the corner of
Lincoln avenue and School street is near
ing completion, Contractor Marshall hav-
ing pushed the work forward rapidly.
The steam dredge which was also used in
digging the trench for the laying of the
water main to South Gardiner has been
used all that is possible and will be ship
ped by rail to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
GERMANS TO USE
TURKISH FLEET

Rome, Via London, Oct. 13-G1.50 P.
MA report received here from Con-
stantinople says that the commander
of the former German cruiser Goe-
ben will become the head of the Turk
ish fleet and aims to attack the Rus
sian fleet for mastery in the Black
Sea and to threaten the Russian coast.
The Goeben now flies the Turkish flag
and all her officers and crew are said
to be Germans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

special meeting of Heath Relief
Corps will be held Friday evening at
o'clock at G. A. r. hall. All that are
to take part in the inspection are re-
quested to be present. The supper
committee will also report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
BOND OF $4,000 FOR The TWO
RECEIVERS FOR BRAZIL RAIL WAYS

New York, Oct 14.-United States
Judge Mayor today appointed w.
Cameron Forbes of Dedham. Mass.
and David T. Davis Of this city, az
ancillary receivers for the Brazil Rail-
way Co, Maine corporations. A JOINT
bond of $4,000 was fixed for these re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

Rev. Edwin Manson, Central street,
passed his SIND birthday on Sunday.
1t was intended that the birthday an
niversary should be celebrated in a
fitting manner, but owing to his seri-
Gus illness, it was of necessity omitted.
His Gardiner friends, and they are
many, are pleased to learn of his rap
id improvement and trust that he will
soon be able to be about once more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
EXPECT SHARP
FIGHTING ON T II {
FRENCH LEFT WING

Paris. Oct. IA, 7o1 A M.-The left
wing of the allies, where the French
and British forces have taken the Of
fensive at certain points against the
Germans. is expected to be the scene
of sharp fighting.
The occupation of Lille by the Ger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

ceivers. The property here consists Of
stocks, bonds and other securities
some of which is held as collateral by
banks and other institutions.
Receivers for the Brazil Railway Co..
We're appointed yesterday by the Uni
ted States district court in Portland
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
BRESLAU AND GOEBEN
FLY TURKISH FLAG

London, Oct. 14.-(4.2O A. M).-Dispatch-
es received here from Sofia, Bulgaria,
ard other points report the appearance
of the former German cruisers Breslau
and Goeben, which fly the Turkish flag,
in the Black sea-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

Mrs. A. w Hazard and daughters,
Airline and Mildred, who have peen
spending nearly four months at their
cottage at Pleasant pond, returned
Wednesday to their home in Provi-
dence, r. /.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
MILLION AND HALF
GERMANS IN EAST

London. 4.57 A. M, Oct. IA dis
patch to the Times from Petrograd
says:
ION a conservative estimate the
German forces known to be on the
Eastern frontier number about mil
lion and a half effective men, not
counting the Austrian troops, Of whom
there are about 100000 on the Silesian
front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

Gorham, Me-. Oct. H.-The fire which
has been raging for the past two or three
days has got to theedge of aGorham on
the property of George Allen. About 100
men are fighting it
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Wildes
and Mrs. w. H. Wildes, who came to
Gardiner Tuesday with the remains o.
the late William H. Wildes, returned
Wednesday to their home in Allsten
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

L. B. Costello of the Lewiston SUI
was a business visitor Wednesday il
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

Miss Nellie Newell of Portland ar
rived Wednesday for visit with Mrs
C. w. Smith, Brunswick avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

Mrs. Clara Small, Brunswick avenue
passed Wednesday in Rockland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

Mrs. Emma Bookings arrived
Wednesday and is a guest at the home
of Miss Sarah Moore, Winter street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15
GARDINER

Mrs. Mary e. Davis left Wednes-
day for a visit with Boston friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

Christ Church.: Meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary to the Board of
Missions this Thursday afternoon at
2.3O o'clock in the Parish house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

Brockton, Mass, to see his daughte,
who is i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-15

Harry Glazier Randolph, left
Wednesday for few days visit in
Boston.