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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
|NCRAHAM IS
ELECTED BUT
CITY GOVT. IN
PORTLAND TIE

Portland Me-, Dec 7.-William M.
Ingraham, Democrat. was elected
mayor of Portland today over Frank
NJ. Low, Republican, by a vote of
1904 to 5SS166, plurality of 1888 The
vote last year was: Curtis CD, 5ls7;
Chapman (R), 5l7s. The Democrats
elected five Of the. nine aldermen and
10 of the q councilmen. making a ito
vote on a joint ballot, with the mayor
having the casting vote. The aldermen
elect are:
Ward 1, Albert f. Waite, Dem; Ward
2. George F. Feeney, Dem: Ward 3,
Frank j. Mitchell, Dem; Ward 4,
Thomas E. Frates. Dem; Ward s.,
Francis D. Martin. Rep; Ward 6, John
III. Dooley, Dem: Ward Z, William NJ.
Howatt, Rep; Ward s, Darius S. Rob-
erts, Rep; Ward 9. Charles W. Stock
ton, Rep.
The Republicans elected two of the
three councilmen in Ward l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
AUGUSTA BOY
JUNIOR ORATOR
AT BOWD0IN

Brunswick, Me-, Dec. 7.-(SpeciaD.-
The Junior class of Bowdoin College
held a meeting tonight in Memorial
hall and the following officers were
elected:
President. G. w. Leadbetter, South
Lincoln; marshal, w. B. Ireland, Stet-
son; vice president. W. E. Chase, Jr.,
Bath: secretary, A. H. Crossman,
Newton, Center, Mass; treasurer, G.
e. Beals, Liscbon Falls; orator, H. I.
Parsons, Augusta: poet, Winthrop
Bancroft, Brookline, Mass; chaplain,
r. Campbell, Everett, Mass; odist, o.
L. Evans, Dover, Me-; Ivy committee,
E. p. Garland (chairman) of Bangor,
L. l.. McElwee of Houlton, B. T. KEEL
ley of Gardiner, X. T. Barr of Dor
chester, Mass, and A. A. Littlefield of
Dorchester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
Automatic Alarm

The first alarm of fire was given by
the automatic system which is in
stalled in the building, causing the big
fire bell on the outside of the plant to
ring. Night Waterman Asa Chap
mans first intimation of trouble came
from this and he ran to Box IS directly
in front of the building. He was I'M
able to open the door. however, and
teAephoned the department instead.
blowing the companys whistle as an
alarm.
First arrivals at the building found
the fire between the steel ceiling OF
the press room on the first floor and
the floor of the mailing department on
the second floor of the building and
fast eating its way up through to the
roof. The fire was blazing near the
elevator we'll which acted as CHM
ney and formed draught for the
blaze.
The inside sprinkler system was
working and E. r. Chase, who lives
near. managed to get some of the in
side apparatus operating before the
arrival of the department.
Difficult to Fight
Cushnoe Hose Co., on its arrival
found difficult blaze to fight, the
smoke rolling from the. windows on the
second floor in dense clouds. making
it impossible for the firemen to drag
hose through that way. Ladders to the
second windows on the front which
kept the blaze from spreading while
the inside sprinklers soaked every
thing thoroughly on the other side
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
SCHWAB ADVISES BRYAN THAT
WILSON'S VIEWS ARE ACCEPTED

state department that the Fore River
Co. was planning to build number
of submarines for one of the allies in
quiry was made to ascertain the facts.
AS result of this inquiry Mr.. Schwab
called at the state department last
week with his attorney and laid be-
fore the department what his company
had planned to do, stating that before
undertaking the work he had secured
the opinion of a number of interna-
tional lawyers and was keeping with
in the requirements of neutrality as
outlined by them.
Il stated to him that the President,
basing his opinion upon information
already obtained, regarding the work,
as contemplated violation of the
spirit of neutrality but told him
would lay his statement before the
President and then give him final
answer.
On Friday / had a conference with
the President and he instructed me 80
inform Mr. Schwab that his state
ment only confirmed him in the opin-
ion previously formed that the subma-
rines should not be built. Within a
few minutes after my return from the
White House, Mr. Schwab called me
by long distance telephone and told
me that he submitted to the Presi-
dents view of the subject and that /
could announce that his firm would
not build submarines for any bellig-
erent country for delivery during the
war. This closes the submarine Incl
dent"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
TWO THRILLING RESCUE ACTS
FOLLOW POINT JUDITH WRECK

watchers on shore and help was call
ed from Newport. The torpedo destroy
err Morris, in charge Of Lieut.. Com
mander Clarence A. Eberle, and mann
ed by a volunteer crew, was sent i'm
mediately to the scene BY skillful ma
neuvering the destroyer was brought
alongside the surf boat and the diff
cult task Of getting the life savers
and the shipwrecked seamen aboard
was successfully accomplished. The
wind was too high and the seas too
great for the Morris to try to land the
meE tonight and she sought an an
chorage in Sand Hill cove.
CONTINUED on PAGE 2-Col. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08

torpedo depot administration in con-
tinental United States.
Congressional approval of the trans
fer of four 12-inch mortars and their
carriages, valued at $4,000, from for
tifications in the United States to the
insular possessions, is asked. togeth-
er with an estimate TO $4,000 for pur-
chase of submarine mines for closing
channels TO insular seapports and $780,
600 for maintenance of submarine mine
material there; SIT 900 for mining case
ments and torpedo storehouses for
Philippine defense and several small
appropriations for defense of Hawaii
Fertilization Increases
In the general scheme of Notifications,
aggregating almost s60oO,000. numerous
increases are asked. For construction of
gun and mortar carriage last years APP
preparation is more than doubled in the
estimate of s5S5,0oo for terrifying Cape
Henry, Va. together with 100000 to mod
ernize older emplacements. For purchase,
manufacture and test of ammunition for
mountain, field and siege cannon, $1,000,
600 is asked, an increase of 100000: and
various items. ranging from 100000 to
$3.50, 900, for seacoast cannon, purchase of
ammunition, sub-calibre guns, alterations
of three-inch batteries to rapid fire field
batteries. are asked. For purchase of
searchlights for defence of the more i'm
portant harbors $4,000 is asked, an in
crease of $4,000; preparation of fortifica-
tion plans doubled to $4,000; maintenance
of the mobile artillery $55,OO0.
r. T.
sions SAG, 900 is asked, an increase of $780,
0O0 The Panama canal Notifications ag
gregate $1,942,22S, an increase of SIT. 673.
including SIS, 600 for torpedo buildings and
s763. 900 for purchase. manufacture and
test of ammunition for seacoast and land
defence cannon and machinery necessary
for its manufacture at the arsenals and
maintenance of seacoast artillery. The
secretary of war also would be given dis
cretionary authority to spend $4,000 of
this amount to erect a building for man
ufacturing projectiles. The estimates also
call for an appropriation of s56S5SO for
construction of barracks for the mobile
army and coast artillery in the canal
zone for which 100000 was appropriated
last year and increase the appropriation
OF $oO,WU Tor nre control stations at Pan
anna to ssss 1901.
Among the plans for fortiflcations of
the insular possessions as contemplated
are maintenance of seacoast artillery,
$4,000. in addition to $4,000 for the same
purpose on the continent; ammunition
for seacoast cannot, 100000; land de-
fences and sea wall construction in Ha-
wall $4,000 and small items for fortifi-
cation repair work in the Philippines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
Message Today

While members discussed informally
the legislative program for the final
session of the 63rd Congress. which
will end March 4th, next, no definite
plans were made for party confer
ences. These will not be considered
until the President has been heard
from. The message will be delivered
personally by President Wilson before
a joint session in the chamber of the
House at 1880 O'Clock, a joint resolu-
ton arranging for the session having
been adopted by adjournment for the
day.
This evening Senator Kern and Rep.
Underwood, the majority floor leaders,
conferred with the President at the
White House. Mr.. Wilson met them
separately. He read to them the mes
sage which he will deliver tomorrow
and discussed the legislation which he
desires should be considered In addi-
ton to the appropriation measures.
Underwood in Accord
There is nothing which the Pres
kident has in mind" said Rep. Under
wood. after leaving the White House,
with which I am not in accord and
81 see no reason why the program of
Legislation which he will suggest
SHOULD not be carried out before adj
Mjournment- II there Is one thing that
every Democrat member of the House
and / believe it applies to the Senate
as well, has his mind against it is an
extra session next year. l do not be-
Elieve there will be any"
Vote on Prohibition
Discussing the legislative program. Mr..
Underwood declared that there surely
would be vote on the proposed Hobson
resolution for submission to the states of
IA constitutional amendment for national
prohibition. This has not been included
Continued on Page 2-Col. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08

Newport, r. l., Dec. The wreck
ing Of the little oyster boat Luella
Nickerson on the breakwater at Point
Judith today, occasioned two acts Of
heroic rescue.
In the face of a Families northeast
gale with driving rain and high seas,
the crew Of tine Point Judith life saw
ing station went out to the end Of the
breakwater in surf boat and, at
great risk, took Off the Nickerson's
crew of two who were clinging there.
Then the coast guards with all their
seamanship were unable to make shore
safely. 4
Their plight became apparent to the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
MILITARY AND NAVAL COST
DURING NEXT FISCAL YEAR
TO AMOUNT TO $256,421,357

Washington, Dec. THE nation s
military and naval expenses during
the next fiscal year, not including
certain fixed expenses, would amount
to 1856. 421 ,35T compared with $251 ,2S4,-
l67 during the current year under
plans OF the administration. as en-
bodied in estimates scubmitted to
Congress today.
This amount provides for the reg
ular army. the military academy. the
militia so far as its cost to the federal
government is concerned, fortifica-
tons. arsenals. military posts and the
naval establishment, including the
proposed naval building program and
the increase in the navy heretofore
authorized. The tentative administra-
ton naval building program for the
next fiscal year, as indicated in the
estimates, is for two battleships, six
torpedo boat destroyers. eight or
more submarines" one oiler and one
gunboat. one of the submarine to be
of the sea-going type and seven or
more to be of the coast defense type.
The hulis and outfits Of these vessels
alone would cost during the coming
year almost ten million dillars and
their arms and armament $9,425.ooo.
Favor Submarines
Democratic Leader Underwood, some
of the members of the naval commit
tees and others in Congress, having in
mind the European wars lesson, favor
an increase in submarines rather than
in the larger type of naval craft. This
sentiment is expected to be injected
into debates during the present ses-
sion.
Tentative estimates for the naval
|program are all on the assumption
THAT new vessels to be authorized at
this session will be built by contract.
The final program will be outlined
by Secretary Daniels just before the
naval bill is reported to the House.
Submarine Mines
Submarine mines. an important fac
tor in the European conflict, are pro-
yided. For purchase of mines and
necessary appliances to operate them
for closing the channels leading to
our principal seaports and for contin-
|u;ng torpedo experiments" an appro-
|nriation of $751; $50 is asked. There is
also proposed $1,000 for maintenance
|of submarine mine material and for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
AT
VICKERY
AND HILL
Blaze Early on Tuesday
Morning Causes a
Heavy Loss
SPRINKLER PIPES
WET MUCH STOCK

Fire starting shortly after / o'clock
this morning caused damage, which
will run we'll up into thousands of
ing Company's plant situated at the
corner of Court and Chapel streets.
The origin of the blaze is laid to a
broken electric light wire near the
elevator in the wooden section of the
plant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
GERMANS
IN LODI
Success of the Kaiser's
Troops AstOnishes
War Experts

London, Dec. 7.--ts.25 p M)--After
long battle. fought with the greatest
Intensity. the Germans have succeed
ed in occupying Lodz, in Poland,
which is an unfortified city, and ac-
cording to the Berlin report, the Rus
are in retreat. This success, of the
Germans, largely because of what pre-
ceded it, is considered by military ex-
perts a really remarkable achieve
Continued on Page 4-col. s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08

Washington, Dec. 7.-Secretary Bry-
an announced late today that Charles
Nj. Schwab had informed him that the
Fore River Shipbuilding Corporation
would submit to the views of Presi-
dent Wilson and would not build sub
marines for any European belliger-
ent.
Bryan's Statement
Secretary Bryan gave out the fol-
lowing statement:
When information reached the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
Conditions and General Forecast

Washington. Dec. THE coast storm
was central Monday night off the New
Jersey coast and moving north-northeast-
ward. 1t caused a continuation of Sc
we're gales on the Atlantic coast north
of Cape Hatteras and rains in the Middle
Atlantic states and snow in parts of New
York and New England.
Temperatures have not changed decid-
eddy in any section in the last "a hours.
There will be rains and snow Tuesday
and probably fair weather Wednesday in
the North Atlantic states. In the Middle
Atlantic states the weather will be
cloudy without material change In tenn
perature Tuesday and Wednesday.
No decided temperature changes are in
dicated for the next As hours.
Storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic coast from Hatteras to Eastport
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
WILSON ANNOUNCES
TODAY PARTY PLANS
FOR THIS SESSION

Washington, Dec. 7.-Congress re-
convened today, after the fall recess.
Members held reunions in the Senate
of bills and resolutions and the pass
age OF formal measures incident to the
opening of a new session, both houses
adjourned to await the delivery to-
morrow of the President annual mes
sage,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
Bridges Admission

Bridges testimony came during the
latter part of the afternoon and the
direct examination was concluded
when court adjourned for the night.
He said he had known Mildred Sulli-
van two months before her death AMI
that he had boarded at her fathers
house in Houlton, where he worked as
lineman for the Aroostook Telephone
Co. He admitted that he had kept
company with the dead girl.
Are you responsible for the condi-
ton which resulted in her seeking re-
Eef?" Attorney General Scott Wilson
asked him. The young man with the
bushy black hair, who is good. look
ing in a fiashy. unintelligent way
dropped his voice so that it was bare
ly audible 10 feet away. Il am. I sup
pose" he admitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
GOVT TO PARIS

Bordeaux, Dec. Via Paris,
SIS P. M.-President Poincare
will transfer his official resi-.
dence to Paris this week. He
will arrive there in time to pre-
side at a cabinet meeting on
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
ITALIAN TROOPS MOVE

Rome, Dec. 7.-8.45 P. M
Eight battalions of Italian
troops have been ordered to Lib
va, to reinforce the troops there
and, according to the announce
ment "to be ready for any ag-
gression."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
Ambrose Bridge on Stand Admits
Responsibility and Tells Of Efforts
10 Learn Miss Sulliyan'S Fate
REVOLVING EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
IN HOULTON'S SENSATIONAL CASE

IF This Comes Out All Right I'll Dance with
Joy for Fifty Years." Alleged Statement by
Dr. Dudley-County Attorney Archibald Pre-
sents Prosecutions Case-Result of Autopsy
Given in Detail by County Medical Examiner
decorations Could Not Have Been Self In
fiicted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
SNOW OR RAIN

Washington. Dec. 7.-Forecast for
northern New England, southern New
England and eastern New York: Snow
or rain Tuesday: Wednesday fair
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
CONGRESS TO
INVESTIGATE
PREPARATION
US. FOR WAR

Washington, Dec. Preparedness
of the United States for war seems
destined for investigation in Congress.
Several bills and resolutions bearing
on the subject were introduced today
and an inquiry by congressional COM
missions is regarded at the Capital as
certain although President Wilson told
Rep. Gardner during the day that he
opposed the latters plan for an in
vestigation by national security COM
mission. The President expressed the
opinion that this would be an unwise
way to handle "a question which
might create very unfavorable inter-
national Impressions"
Statement From Capital
After Mr.. Gardeners call the follow
ing statement was given out at the
White House:
THE President told Representative
Gardner that he was opposed to the
method of inquiry proposed by Mr..
Gardner, because he thought it was
an unwise way of handling a question
which might create very unfavorable
international impressions. He stated
to Mr.. Gardner that he was entirely
in favor of the fullest inquiry by The
committees of Congress and thai there
were no facts in the possession of the
executive department which was not
at the disposal of those committees"
During his call Mr.. Gardner read the
following questions to the President:
There are two ways of defeating
my resolution. 1t can be defeated on
a square yea and nay vote or 1T can
be pigeon holed in the committee on
rules. Which course do you advise?
VIII you authorize army and navy
officers to testify before the rules COM
mittee on my invitation either with
or without restrictive instructions?
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08

Packed in boxes of twenty-five make a
saIe by all first-class cigar and drug
stores Largest selling brand of 10c. CT
CARS in the world. Factory. Manchester.
n. II. DIFF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
Boston Forecast

Boston. Dec. forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Tuesday rain or snow,
probably followed by clearing; Wednes-
day fair; fresh north to northwest gales,
diminishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
Went to Presque Isle

Bridge said he first knew that Mil
dred was in trouble as the result Of
their affair together the last of Au-
gust. He arranged with George DAVIS
for her to go to Pressure Isle and she
went up on the afternoon train, Sept.
l. accompanied by Kate Michaud
Bridge said that. prior to her arrival,
he had engaged rooms for the two
girls at the house of Mrs. Augusta
Continued on Page 2-CoI. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-08
THE WEATHER

Forecast for Northern New
England; Snow or gain on Tues
day; Wednesday fair.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-13
WOMAN IS
RELEASED
ON PAROLE

Official papers We're received here
this morning from Gov. Lee Cruce, al
lowing a temporary parole for Mrs.
Ada Woodward and she left this after
noon with her brother. John Boat.
wright, for Willow, Okla, where her
mother and children are located.
The terms OF the parole are for 30
days, to allow Mrs. Woodward to re-
cuperate. Her physical condition
since she was brought here from Law
ton following the last trial Of John
Tremont, has been very poor if not
critical. and il Is expected that another
operation viii be necessary within a
few weeks, While not officially stat
cd. il is thought probable that if the
woman is not recovered at the expira-
tion of her parole. more time will be
granted She has been confined in the
Grady county Jail for the past several
weeks
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-13
DRILLING
AT VERDEN

The verden News says; Monday
afternoon about 4 o'clock the drilling
on the Helm farm south Of verden
was started by the Verden Oil and Gas
company and a depth of fifty feet was
reached before the engine was shut
down for the day
Tuesday morning work swas resum-
ed and a depth of102 feet was reach
ed Wednesday night Sand rock was
encountered early Tuesday at a depth
of about sixty-eight feet and his has
been the formation encountered up to
the report received Wednesday night.
The work is progressing satisfactor
lily and a day crew is at present en-
ployed, beginning at a. m and stop
ping at p. m. Reports Of the pro-
gress at the well will be made daily
to the telephone office at noon, ae-
cording to Information given the News
by w. H. Helm. president and field
manager for the company
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-02-13
ICE CAUSES
ACCIDENTS

Mrs. r. p Tye suffered a broken
arm late yesterday afternoon as a re-
suit OF the icy pavement. She was
returning to her home after a shop
ping expedition and when near the
corner of Sixth and Chickasha, she
slipped and fell to the pavement frac-
turing her right wrist She was taken
to her home, at SOP Colorado avenue.
and is reported doing nicely today.
About the same time, Miss Helen
Colby was the victim Of an accident
identically the same. with the same
results. She slipped on the icy pave
ment between Second and Third
streets. on Chickasha avenue, and suf-
fered a fracture Of the right arm be-
tween the elbow and wrist. She was
taken to her home at Ninth and Da-
kota and is reported as resting easy
today