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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
BEGINNING OF THE PEACEFUL
TRANSFER Of MEXICAN Govt
Federal Troops Reported Have Evacuated Capital Leaving
Municipal Police in Charge-Counter Rev
olution if Guarantees Are Refused

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE peaceful
transfer OF the reins OF government at
Mexico City from the Carbajal ad-
ministration to the Constitutionalists
actually began today. according to Of
ficial advices to the state department.
The Federal troops evacuated the cap
ital, leaving the city in charge Of mu-
nicipal police. who by agreement. were
to be regarded as neutral. The Fed
erals withdrew from the city to a
nearby point, there to await an an
nouncement of amnesty from Gen.
Carranza Should guarantees be re-
fused, officials here do not doubt that
a counter revolution will be set in
motion Immediately.
With the entry OF .Constitutionalist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
NO new ASPECT
in FINANCIAL
CONDITIONS IS
REPORT AT N. Y,

New York Aug. 1l.-Beyond a fur
ther strengthening Of the lines Of de-
fence, conditions in the financial COM
munity assumed no new aspect today.
There were numerous conferences re-
garding general conditions. but it is
becoming increasingly evident, accord
ing to expert observers Of the .finan-
cial trend that any initiative looking
to the resumption of normal business
must come from abroad.
Foreign advices threw no new light
on this phase of the situation, albeit
communication with London was more
frequent in the course of the day
The banking community was thrown
into a state Of excitement because of
reports that the Bank of England held
in contemplation of the establishment
Of branch in Canada. Such a move
was viewed with concern because 1t
carried implications of an attempt to
build up credits here with resultant
drains upon our gold reserves. 1t was
declared by financial authorities that
any effort to encroach upon this coun-
try's gold holdings. pending adjust
ment of the foreign situation, Is like
ly to meet with complete failure.
Money continued to lend at to s
per cent, many loans being made at
the higher figure. Maturing loans were
not always renewed. some institu-
tons showing more decided dispo-
sition to build up reserves. OF routine
news the only features of interest were
the July report of the Canadian Pa
cific Railroad showing a net decrease
for the fiscal year of $3,S00,000; fur
Their advance in steel product and
weather reports which reflected mixed
crop conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
YACHT RACES PROBABLY TO
Be POSTPONED UNTIL 1915
Secretary Club Gables Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Does Not Think II Proper to Hold October Con-
tests, in View of European War

dates originally set, is the latest OF a
series OF cable messages exchanged
between the clubs, and Sir Thomas
Upton, leading up to what is expected
to be an agreement to defer the inter-
national yachting event.
1t is assumed here that Sir Thomas
feared that the Shamrock during a
slow trip across the ocean under hef
own sails might be captured by war
ships hostile to England. The Sham.
rock was well on her way to the Unit
ed States when Sir Thomas request
was received.
The New York Yacht Club sent this
reply to Sir Thomas:
1.-THE committee representing the
New York Yacht Club are at present
scattered and meeting impossible. If
here, however, they do not possess au-
thority to change conditions of deed
of gift. We are awaiting reply from
Royal Ulster Yacht Club to our cable
addressed to them yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12

Kalamazoo, Aug. I.-with world rec
ord eoualled and the track record broken
the Grand Circuit meeting opened aus
piciously today at Recreation Park IN
the first heat of the Horseman and Spirit
of the Times Futnrity for 3-year-old pae-
ers, Anna Bradford paced mile In
EOS IA. which equals the record for g.
year-old fllies, made by Miss De For
rest at Lexington. Ky. in 1911. In the
final, heat of the 2.e4 pace Walter CO.
chato made the distance in ZOE Ia. The
former track record was zoe ga, made by
Minor Heir in 1908.
The eos trot went four heats and was
carried over until tomorrow.
In the 2A trot Margaret Ruein, ia
vorite, lost the first heat to McCloskey
and then captured three in row.
The 2o4 pace went to Walter Cochato
in straight heats.
Wednesdays program Is the heaviest
financially ever given on a Michigan
track The summary:
THE HoRSEMAN AND SPIRIT OF
THE TIMES FUTURITY FOR g.
YEAR-oLD PACERS-THREE HEATS
PURSE $1,000
Anna Bradford, blk m, by Todd
Mac (MurphY .............,.......l
Souanta, b q (McDonald). ............2 l
John A. p, br (Crosier). ...........S DIS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12

New York, Aug, lin view OF the
grave. condition In Europe. the New
York Yacht Club does not consider It
proper for the races for the Americas
cup to be held this october. c. A.
Cormack, secretary of the club, so ca
bled today to H. L. Garrett of the
Royal Ulster Yacht Club through
which Sir Thomas Upton sent his
challenge Mr.. Cormaek's cable mes.
sage read:
I'VE regret that in view OF the grave
conditions due to the war we do not
think it proper to race In October. We
are willing to postpone the series I'M
I'll 1915 subject to further negotiations
as to date. We request cable reply
a. soon as possible"
This cablegram, In response to one
received from Mr.. Garrett on Sunday
suggesting . postponement OF the races
until next year II war was still in
progress a month after the September
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
CANADA PORTS OPEN

Ottawa, Ont, Aug. 1.-THE
ports of Canada were opened
again today. Orders to prevent
the movement Of shipping out of
Montreal, Quebec and Halifax
were issued yesterday for a rea-
SON then unexplained. Today, it
developed that the order was due
to the sighting of a warship in
the Gulf of st. Lawrence. To-
day word was received that the
warship was a British cruiser.
This ended the scare and in
structions were issued to permit
the free movement of shipping
as heretofore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
into
The HIGH PRICE
OF FOOD DURING
EUROPEAN WAR
Four Resolutions 70 r
Investigations Are
introduced

Washington. Aug. 11.--War prices for
food in the United States called forth
four investigation resolutions in the
House today. All of the measures pro-
posed inquiries into the reason why,
when American bumper crops are depriv-
ed of their foreign markets, the price Of
foodstuffs should go up in the domestic
market.
Representatives Moore, Kelly and Farr
of Pennsylvania called on the executive
departments to make the investigation,
and Rep Donhue of Pennsylvania pro-
posed the creation OF special House
committee for the task.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
JAPAN'S ATTITUDE
LIES WITH BRITISH

London. Aug. 11.-4.55 A. M.-The
Pekin correspondent Of the Times tel
egraphs as follows:
Replying to China's request of the
United States and Japan to use their
influences to protect China from war
hkeNactivities of other nations, Japan
has stated that her attitude depended
on the result OF the British campaign.
The time was not ripe to consider
china's proposal. it was said.
The United States avoided commit
ting herself
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
BULLETINS
FRENCH VICTORY

Brussels, Via Paris and Lon
don, Aug. 11-(11.35 A. Nh
An official statement issued to-
day says that at Houffalize in
Belgian Luxembourg a French
patrol attacked a squadron of
German cavalry, sabred them
and took several prisoners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12

forces in Mexico City, the question of
recognition for the new government
will confront Washington. There is
every reason to believe that recoxni-
ton will be withheld until there is an
election. or political convention at
which some expression of the attitude
of the people toward the new govern
ment can be obtained. Disquieting ad-
vices are again coming from reliable
sources that Gen. Villa will not march
south with his men, as ordered by
Carranza, but will remain in the North
and demand a convention OF the rep
resentatives Of the army as agreed to
in the Torreon conference. Should this
be refused by Carranza. a new revo-
luton in the North would not be sur
prising to many high officials here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
SOMERSET
CONTINUED from Page one)

tied within the party. This going over
to the gossip-loving neighbor and tell
Ing your home woes was a mistake in
Maine. Certainly the Progressive ele-
ment found willing ears to listen and
alert minds to foster discord.
Get together. A vote that doesn't
count is like a face without a nose
a spoiled affair in both cases.
This sentiment does not prevail here
alone for travelling men from various
sections of the State declare that they
have never seen a campaign where on
the start everything indicated Re-
publican victory as in this campaign.
Men who have visited Aroostook coun-
ty assert that that county will go Re-
publican by $500 plurality. +.5s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
HOUSE STRIKES
OUT Amendment
CONCERNING U. S.
P. 0. employees

Washington. Aug. 11.-By a vote of 1863
to 81, the House today struck out of the
railway mali pay bill the Cullop amend
ment removing all assistant postmasters,
clerks and employees in local postofflees
from civil service. The bill was then
passed. 1t revises the present system of
computing compensation Of railroads car
rying the mail. and prescribes an exami-
nation for all present assistant postmas-
ters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12

we're killed within an area Of half a
square mile.
A bridge which the Germans were
crossing was shattered by the fire of
the fort which had an exact range.
The Germans attempted the assault
with great courage. Some Of their
dead were found directly in front Of
the barb wire fencing that surrounds
the fort. 1t Is reported that Prince
William Of Lippe and his son, who
were killed. were charging ahead Of
1000 German soldiers. Their bodies
were buried near the fort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
DISPATCH SAYS GERMANS
OCCUPY TONGRES

London, Aug. II, see A. M-The
Paris correspondent of the Exchange
Telegraph Co., says that dispatch
from Maastricht, The Netherlands,
announces that the Germans occupy
Tongres, town 10 miles north Of
Liege. The place had been abandoned
by the Besgians.
German engineers are engaged in
constructing second bridge across
the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
GERMAN ATTACK FAILS

Paris, Via London, Aug. IL
g p. M.)-According to late ad-
vices the Germans made a de-
termined attempt to take the po-
sitions occupied by the French
outside Muelhausen, but failed.
The Germans did not enter the
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
DARTMOUTH man
ARRESTED IN Ms,
WITH VALUABLE
HALIFAX N AP

Malone N. g., Aug. 1L--A man who
said he was J. r. Ferguson, student
at Dartmouth College and claiming to be
connected with the geological survey of
Canada, was arrested here today. Among
the papers found on him was an admiral
ty map of Halifax. He was placed under
close guard and will be taken to Hall
fax. Yesterday the man arranged to
have motor boat take him about the
harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
WORLDS RECORD EQUALLED AND
TRACK RECORD BROKEN At THE
ID KALAMAZOO GRAND CIRCUIT

Robert Frisko, GMeMahon). Ids
Time-2.05 Ia. 2o7 Ia, zoe 1-2.
2o4 PACE-PURsE siaoo-s IN
Walter Cochato, blk h, by Coehato
(Murphy) ........a.s..,...ss.ss.s.' L
Dr. Burns, Jr.. b g twhitney)..." .
Del Rey. b h (Cox)... ...............< )
Evelyn W.. b m (Snow).. DIS
Time-20e Ia, 2o4 Ia, 2o2 IA.
224 TROT-3 IN 5--MICHIGAN UNITED
TRACTION-PURSE 5000.
Margaret Druien, b m, byPeter
the Great Cox .............a..3 ! i L
Mccioskey. er 0fcDonaid)....i . 2 2
Londa wrona, b m (McDevitO...2 8 DIS
Barbara Overtop, m tMurphy) .ds
Time-2os IA. 2o7 IA. 30 la. All IA.
EOS TRoT-s IN s-PURsE slooo-UN-
FINISHED.
Maymack, b m. by Arthur
Wilkes Deryder) .............l i 3
Omara. b (F1oyd). ....."".....5 l l
Reusens, CHI & (Geers). 2
OakdaIe. gr m (McDonald). ......2 6
Tommy Horn. b g Owen.
NJ l.. J., m (BritenfelD... s 6
Judson Girl, br m (Cox)........,s Z
Grand Marshal, b g tsnow)......A g. DR.
Time-2os Ia. 2o7. 2.o7 1-2, 2.os "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
GERMAN FIGHTING
SPIRIT LACKING

London. Aug. 11.-455 A. MA dis.
patch to the Times from Charleroi,
Belgium, describes the fighting OF the
Germans as. altogether lacking in
spirit. Even the officers are suffering
from hunger, according to the cores
pendent, who adds that two German
officers Of high rank captured on the
French frontier;rasaid they had had
nothing to eat for three days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
AUSTRIANS IN MIECHOW

London, Aug. 11.-(4.05 P.
M.)-A Central News despatch
from Vienna, by way of Amster-
dam, says the Austrian troops
have occupied Miechow, in Rus
sian Poland, ten miles within the
border, after defeating a body
of Cossacks, whose losses are
given as 400 killed and wounded.
while those of the Austrians are
said to be lao wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
TWO DROWNED IN LAKE
WHILE ON FISHING TRIP

Poultney VT, Aug. 1.-THE drowning
of James O'Brien. IS years old. and his
sister. Anna oBrien. both of Troy, N.
T., was reported today. They we're fish,
ing in Lake st. Catherine last night when
their boat capsized.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
$4,000 JAPS WAITING

Shanghai, Aug. 1.-THE cap
tain of a Chinese vessel which
arrived here today reported that
$500 0Japanese soldiers had EN-
barked on transports and were
waiting orders. He said he be-
lieved their destination was
Using Tau, the German possess
sion in China.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
GERMANS REFUSED
WITH HEAVY GUNS

Brussels. Via London. Aug. 1.-THE
Germans made a desperate attack on
Fort Seraing, south of Liege, Sunday
night, and were repulsed. with, heavy
loss. 1t Is estimated that 800 Germans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-08-12
INVESTIGATION
OF FOOD PRICES
AT CHICAGO, I'LL.
Increased Market With
Farmers Holding Out
Given as Reasons
For Raise

Comparison of Retail Meat
Prices Is Startling-O h e r
FO0dstuffs Show Similar
Jump-Retail Meat Dealers
Blame Wholesalers and Meet
ing Has Been Called-State-
ment by Armour & Co. Direct
or Tuesday
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
EUROPE AS SEEN
BY MOLINE WOMAN

Miss Alice Wheelock of Moline, a
member of the Beale party which has
been touring Europe, writes to friends
here in an interesting manner regard
ing the situation across the Atlantic.
The letter in part, which will prove
of interest to Moliners, inasmuch as
there are a number of Plow City peo-
pie in this party. follows:
Everybody here is talking war and
the soldiers are gathering in case Of
trouble. Mr.. Beale does not think it
will affect US in the least. so we leave
early in the morning for Switzerland.
When we were in Genoa last night |
heard a noise about II O'Clock ard
looked out and saw a whole regiment
of soldiers marching by the hotel. OF
course Italy and Switzerland are neu-
trail, so we viii experience no troub!>
there.
I'VE had grand week in Rome. I
can't begin to tell you how enjoyed
seeing all the places l read and stud
led about in Roman history.
Tomorrow morning we leave early
for Switzerland by Lake Como.
Don't worry about the war, for I'm
sure it will not bother US in the least.
We may have to cut out part of our
trip, but | hope not
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
POOR OF MOLINE
HAVE HARD Time
Food Prices Are High and Work
Difficult to Secure-Wo-
mans Club Appeals.

The philanthropic department of
the Moline Woman's club has issued
an appeal to local citizens for help in
caring for and assisting the poor of
Moline. European war conditions have
elevated prices of food stuffs and other
such necessaries of life to such an ex-
tent that there are many in the city
absolutely unable to provide for them
selves and families. For those who
are crippled or suffering with defects
of any kind, and who have always
found it hard TO provide life's necessi-
ties II is said the burden now is
doubly hard to bear.
In addition to the increase in the
number of those seeking assistance
from local humane or philanthropic
societies. a harder time is being eX-
perienced in raising funds, owing to
the tightness of the money market.
With the fall school term but a few
weeks off efforts are being made to
provide clothing for some of the poor
children in order that they may at
tend school, but great trouble is being
experienced.
Therefore the club sends out the
following urgent appeal to those who
care to help the cause:
THE philanthropic department of
the Woman's club respectfully asks the
general public for donations of wear
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
FORD MILLIONS
ALL COME BACK
Judge Henry Neil Visits Moline
and Tells of Trip to the
Auto Plant.

Judge Henry Neil, the man who faith
cred the mothers pension plan now
in vogue in 10 states on the union, Wis
tied Moline last night. He is making
tour of the states in which the plan
has been adopted, and gave out the
following interview to local represen
tatives of the press:
Millions OF dollars that once went
to public asylums for children will this
year be paid directly to the mothers
declared Mr.. Neil in speaking of the
success of his plan. Never before in
history has any people accomplished
such a reform in so short a time. 1t
is a great proof that the people of
this country really want all children
fed, clothed, sheltered and schooled by
their own mothers in their own homes.
No one now defends the asylum sys-
TEN. No one can rear children in asy-
lums or state homes. To try it means
failure. Mothers were made by ma
ture to take care of their own chill
dren. The best we can do is to i'm
prove the individual home and aid the
mother.
Il recently spent five days IN De-
troit as the guest of Henry Ford, the
millionaire automobile manufacturer,
whose profit sharing plan as intro
duced into his enormous plant in De-
troit created such a sensation through
out the country several months ago.
After six months Ford has found that
after all he has given nothing away.
Ford and his plan have been pretty
much discussed. but here is something
new: Ford had S1O,0O0,C00 more than
he needed. He decided to give it 10
his men. He didn't know just how to
do it, but finally, with the help of his
associates, he worked out the So day
idea. He put the money in the pay
envelopes of his people. Now after
six months trial, Ford finds that after
all he has not given anything away.
That his men took the S10,0OO,0O0 and
returned il to him with another $10,-
00O, 900 in addition. Ford has found
that men with contented, clear minds,
not confused with the worry of INSULT
cient wages, do better work than when
with an income too small
for their actual living expenses. They
are more efficient. There is less waste
in time and material-more action
better results. Ford supplies his men
a living wage. They're happy. Their
are happy. Ford says that
giving to charity organizations is a
waste. Paying men well is a good
investment. He believes in high
wages and elimination of competitive
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
POLICIES VALID
SAY COMPANIES
Property Holders Feared II
legality Owing to Street
Number Changes.

A well known local insurance agent
today quieted the fears OF certain prop
erty owners by declaring that all fire
insurance policies will be valid after
the street number changes become eff
fective. a good many people had fear
ed that after this change their poll
cies would no longer be considered
legal. The local agent referred to,
however. took the matter up with sew
eral insurance companies and has re-
ceived assurance that the change will
in no way affect the policies.
In response TO requests from sew
eral policy holders I wrote each COM
pany OF the several l represent" Is
the substance of a communication sent
out by the local agent, and each has
assured me that the change would
make no difference. ! In the future,
however. all policies that are written
should be made out in accordance with
the new street name and number. for
in case the agent should die or some
other such contingency arise, there
might be some difficulty in proving up
and some trouble might be experienced
in settling the claim. Only a cut
throat company would take advantage
OF such a change / understand that
other insurance agents of Moline have
written their companies and received
the same assurance as was given me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25

Justice Daniel W. Doub, of Hagers-
town, Md, in police court. imposed a
fine of 81 upon himself for causing a
cabman to violate a traffic ordinance
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25

ing apparel for children of school age.
The schools will commence in a few
weeks and there are many children,
boys and girls, who are i'm need OF
suitable clothing for school wear. No
doubt there are many children who
have outgrown their clothes and have
laid them aside. If the parents OF
these children will call Mrs. Rose Sal
isbury. the city missionary. she will
cal for the clothes. or they may be
sent to her office in the city hall. She
will Sc that they are properly dis
tributed to needy and deserving fam
lilies.
Mrs. Salisbury will gladly furnish
additional information TO those who
desire to aid any of the many unfor-
Inmates. She can be reached by tele-
phone at Moline 29OO or Moline 1461."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
STORM ENDANGERS
LIVES OF MOLINERS

Moline people returning from z r.
cent river trip, tell of serious storm
on Lake Pepin near St Paul, whseh
Captain w. A. Blair of the Morning
Star said was the worst he has knos,
on the lake.
Albin Swanson, who resides at 1865
Sixteenth avenue, this city, and whs
was a member of the party, states thai
the boat was five hours late going
into Lake Pepin on account OF a fog
and the captain was DESTROYS of max
ing up lost time. They had proceeded
but a short distance, however, when a
severe wind and rain storm came up
and shortly after midnight the passen.
gers were ordered from their berths
and told to put on life preservers. The
storm ragged for more than an hour
and then gradually abated without do
ing serious damage, but for a time
the lives of the passengers were Il
peril. Many of the passengers tum-
bled out of their sleeping quarters
and came on deck without stopping 70
dress, so great was the danger.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-08-25
LOCAL MINISTER
ON THE PROGRAM
Rev. Bergstrom to Speak a.
Luther League Meeting
at Geneseo.

Rev. A. F. Bergstrom, pastor =.
the Swedish Lutheran church Of M.
city, will be one of the princi,o,
speakers at the annual meeting Of the
Luther leagues OF this district, whic,
is to be held at Geneseo next SATURDAY.
and Sunday. A number Of the loc.,
church are planning to make the tn,
and take part in the meetings.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Anderson. msr.
bers of the Moline church, alsa a..
pear on the program and will sF-,
a duet at the Sunday morning ssz
sion, which convenes at 10 o'cloek
The afternoon session will begin >.
3 o'clock and third meeting viii =
held at o'clock in the evening.
Miss Edith Anderson, Elmer Be.so
and Miss Gertrude Johnson have bee-
selected as delegates to the megtin,
by the local Luther league.