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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28
ALLIES HOLDING
AT EVERY POINT
Make Another Advance
Between Ypres and
ROulers = British In
dian Troops Aid-Ar-
tillery Duel North of
scissors Destroys the
German Batteries


London. Oct. 27.-s.45 P. M.-Th5
German raid on the channel ports as
1t is characterized seems to have been
checked for the time being, or at any
rate the Germans have made little Il
any. progress since they succeeded in
crossing the User canal on Saturday
last. They are, however. still push,
ing with all the forces at their COM
mand and are meeting with most
stubborn resistance from the Frenck.
British and Belgian troops. The loss-
es on both sides. are greater thar
those in any battle since war was de-
clared. Along the coast, where the
Allies have the assistance of French
and British warships. they have ap-,
parently more than held their own
and after inflicting very heavy losses
on the Germans, have compelled them
to try an opening further inland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28
Conditions and General Forecast

Washington, Oct. 27.--The spell On
cloudy weather that has prevailed in
the East for a week past was swept
away early Tuesday by cold northeriy
winds. Light snow fell Tuesday in
northern Maine. Elsewhere the YEA
Their has beer fair. A disturbance
now passing eastward north of Lake
Superior will cause high winds and
probably scattered rains in northern
New England Wednesday and prob
ably Thursday. The temperature will
rise slowly Thursday in northeastern
districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28

London, Oct. 27.-(s.s7 P. M.)-An-
other rebellion has broken out in South
Africa. General Christian De Wet and
General Christian Frederick Beyers
have taken the lead OF the rebels in
the Orange Free State and Western
Transyaal.
Having put down the rebellion in the
northern province of Cape Colony lea
by Lieut. Col. Maritz, the government
of the Union of South Africa is now
faced by the more serious uprisings
under Gems. De Wet and Beyers. the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28
FRENCH STATEMENT

Paris, Oct. 27.-11.10 P. M
A very brief official statement
was issued tonight by the
French war Office regarding the
great battle which is in progress
in Belgium and northern France.
The text follows:
"There is nothing to report
except some progress on our
part in the region to the south
of Dixmude."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28
AN ATTEMPT
TO ASSASSINATE
FRANCISCO VILLA

FL Pase. Tex, Oct 27.-An attempt
has. been made to assassinate General
Francisco Villa by an agent, said to
have been commissioned and paid by
General Pablo Gonzales, General Car
ranza's staunch supported, said a
message sent The Associated Press
today by Luis Aguiere Bonavides, VIII
las first secretary. The would-be as
sassin. Francisco I. Mugia. was ex-
Continued on Page Column ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28
CASUALTY LIST
SHOWS 81 DEAD

Royalton. Ill.,. Oct 27.--A total or
81 dead is shown on the casualty list
issued tonight by officials of the
Franklin Coal & Coke Co., at whose
mine near here three hundred men
were entombed at the going to work
hour this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28

FAIR

washington, Oct. 27.-Forecast for
Northern New England: Fair Wednes-
day; Thursday unsettled and warmer.
Southern New England: Fair Wednes-
day and Thursday; warmer Thursday.
Eastern New York: Fair wednesday,
Thursday increasing cloudiness,
warmer north
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28
Two SCORE KNOWN .
DEAD los MISSING
In AN ILLINOIS MINE
Twenty Eight Bodies Recovered Following Ex-
plosion of Gas Near Royalton

Royalton. Ill, Oct. 27.-one hundred
and five men who were trapped on the
lower level of burning mine near
here today are believed tonight to be
beyonf hope of rescue. Thirty to 40
others of the 30s who entered the mine
this morning, were know nto be dead,
and late this afternoon % bodies had
been recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28
Won BEsELER SUICIDE

London, Oct. 27.-5.20 P. M.
"A dispatch to the Evening
News from Rotterdam says that
Gen. Won Beseler, the conquerer
Of Antwerp, is dead. 1t is said,
the newspaper adds, that he
shot himself Thursday in his
room at Bruges.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28
CARRANzA'S RESIGNATION
CONDITIONAL UPON VILLAS
RETIREMENT FROM OFFICE
Claims Highest Motives = Senator Lodge Fur
nishes Criticism Of Administration Policy
Attempt Made on Villas Life

Mexico City. Oct. 27.-venustiano
Carranza has submitted his resisna-
ton to the Aguascalientes convention.
His offer to relinquish his post as su-
preme chief Of the nation, however, is
conditional on the retirement to pri-
vate life of Gen. Francisco Villa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28
STEAMER SUNK BY MINE

Belfast, Ireland, Oct. 27.-via
London, $40 P. M.-The British
freight s mer Manchester
Commerce, bound from Man.
chester for Montreal, struck a
mine at midnight last night and
sank. Capt. Payne and Ii men
were drowned. Thirty other
members of the crew were saved
by a trawler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28
RUSSIANS VS.. GERMANS

Petrograd, Oct. 28.-The fol-
lowing communication from the
Russian general staff was issued
here this evening: Fighting
has begun on the front in East
ern Prussia. We have repulsed
fierce German attacks in the re-
gion Of Bakalzewo. We took at
Gombin, on the left bank Of the
VHtula, a convoy of prisoners"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28
WILHELM Won RATH

Wilhelm Won Rath, who has been
attache of the German embassy at
Washington, is now In the thick Of
the fight with his regiment. Before
leaving Berlin for the front he sub
mItted to the kaiser for his approval
the name Of his intended bride, Miss
Cecilia May, daughter Of Col. and Mrs.
Henry T. May Of Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28
MANUEL MILITANT

London, Oct. 27.-5.53 P. M
Failing the acceptance of the
proffer of his services by King
George for the war against Ger
many Manuel, former King of
Portugal, has now offered the
government of the Republic of
Portugal to serve with the Por-
tuguese contingent if that coun-
try decides to join the Allies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28
Boston Forecast

Boston. Oct. 27.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Wednesday and
Thursday, warmer Thursday, moder-
ate westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28
MODIFIES MORATORIUM

Bordeaux, France, Oct. 81
$40 P. M.-President Poincare
today signed a decree modify
ing the moratorium proclaimed
on Aug. 81 and providing for a
gradual return to normal finan-
cial conditions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-28

Fair Wednesday and Thursday
unsettled and warmer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
WARMAN,POET0F OF
ROCKIES, is DEAD
Pioneer of Railroad Literature
Passes in Chicago After
Long Illness.

Chicago, ILL.,, April ICY" Warman,
poet and short story writer, died today
after long illness.
Warman, known as the Poet OF the
Rockies" was a pioneer in the school
of railroad literature. His stories about
railroad men were based on personal
experiences at Salida. Colo, where in
the eighties he worked as a wiper,
fireman and engineer. After few
years of railroading he became Ill and
was forced to seek employment less
physical.
He was a native of Illinois and was
born in 1855 near Greenup. on home
stead presented to his father by the
government for gallant service In the
Mexican war. He married Miss Marie
Myrtle Jones. who inspired his verse
for the sweet Marie" song, which be-
came a great success. Warman was
stricken with paralysis here last win
ter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
Committee Decides That
All Discussions Will be
Open to Public.
ASKS WILSON MESSAGE
Exact Language Used by Presl-
dent in Reference to Ex-
emption Clause Asked.

Washington. d. c., April Fifteen
DAYS public hearing beginning April
9. on the Sims bill to repeal the Pana-
ma tolls exemption, has been decided
on by the senate canal committee.
Poindexter's resolution calling upon
the president for an explanation of the
language of his Panama tolls exemp-
ton repeal message was referred to
the foreign relations committee 30 to
27 1t was the first vote taken In the
senate on the controversy.
Publicity for the deliberations on the
bill to repeal was determined upon by
the senate committee.
Senator O'Gorman, chairman of the
committee, decided upon open sessions
at the outset after a conference with
his colleagues.
Vote Far OFF.
Senator O'Gorman, leading demo-
cratic opponent of the repeal and
others who join with him in the fight
still insist there will be no effort to
delay in committee. When the issue
reaches the floor of the senate various
forces at work to complicate the sit
uation make it improbable that vote
can be reached for several weeks.
Senator McCumber, republican of
North Dakota, a member of the for
eign relations committee, who stead-
fastly refuses to join the party opposi-
ton to President Wilson's policy, ad-
dressed the senate at length in support
of the repeal. He fatty declared toll
exemption for American ships was a
violation of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
1a n n
sist upon toll exemption for American
coastwise ships, he said, was to hide
behind the American flag while bur-
glarizing the treasury for the benefit
of "a coastwise shipping trust"
Leaders Confirmed.
The senator said he had no concern
with the provisions of the democratic
platform; that the question at issue
was the honor of the nation. He de-
voted his address to the two reasons
given in the presidents message urg-
ing repeal, that exemption constituted
violation of the Hay-Pauncefote
treaty and that it was an economic
mistake.
Administration senators last night
seemed to be more confident than ever
that the mousse repedl plll "ouiu ooiiy
in the senate unamended, maintaining
that several democrats who had been
classed as doubtful, positively would
support the president and that the ma
jority on the final roll call in favor OF
repeal, would be at least ten votes.
Eight or nine republican senator's are
now counted on to support the repeal.
despite the efforts of their leaders to
unite the minority against the meas
ure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
SENATE VICTORY
FOR UNDERWOOD
Congress Leader Defeats Rich
mond P. Hobson for Nomlna-
tion in Alabama.

Birmingham, Ala. April z. - Al
though the returns are far from com
plete. indications early today were Os'
car Underwood defeated Richmond
Hobson by substantial vote for the
United States senatorship.
Hobson's campaign manager mas
conceded Underwood's nomination.
Washington, d. c., April Under
woods election for the senate Will not
change the house leadership before
March 4. 1915. Meantime Representa-
tive Kitchin of North Carolina has OBJ
tanned what he says Is more than
enough pledged to assure him the
democratic leadership in succession to
Underwood and the chairmanship or
the ways and means committee. Inc
passing of Hobson marks the coming
of William Bankhead in his place.
Bankhead is a son of Senator Bank
head.
Patterson, N J., April President
Wilson's policies and socialism were
the main issues in special election
today in the Seventh congressional
district to choose a successor to the
late Robert Bremen. The democratic
candidate, James O'Bryne, was en-
dorsed by the president. The demo-
Gratis made a final appeal last night
through Senators Lewis of Illinois and
James of Kentucky. Patterson is one
of the chief socialist strongholds OF
the country, and leaders of that party
predict victory for Gordon Demar-
est. Dow Drukker is the repub-
lican candidate Altogether there are
five candidates, the socialist labor
party and the prcgressives both hav'
ing made nominations.
Boston, Mass. April Z. - Rain and
lack of interest made voting light in
the special election in the twelfth con
gressional district to choose a success
or to James Curley, democrat, who
resigned after his election as mayor
The district is regarded as democrat
ic stronghold
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
BOMB KILLS TWO;
WRECKS A STORE
Messenger, Failing to Find
House Number, Calls on Mer-
chant for Information.

Detroit, Mich, April Victoria
Gusmano, proprietor of a drug store,
and sam Ciprianio were killed and two
other Italians were seriously injured
by a bomb explosion at Gusmano's .
store. George Gunsberg. messenger
boy, who carried the bomb. was blown
into the street and the store wrecked.
The messenger told the police two
Italians gave him the package to take
to a certain number in Lafayette
boulevard. east Failing TO find the
number. he stopped at a store for in
formation. and Ciprianio accompanied
him to Gusmano's store to ascertain
IL the package was intended for the
latter place. Gusmano was eXamin-
ing the package when il exploded.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
READING
HOME RULE BILL
Government Majority Reduced
to 80 by Brienites Refus
ing to Ballot.

London, England, April by a ma
jority of so an amendment for the re-
lection OF the home rule bill was de
feated in the house of commons last
night and without division the bill was
given for the third time its second
reading in the house. The amendment
was defeated by a vote of $50 to 276.
The announcement of the figures
evoked louder cheers from the opposi-
ton than from the ministerialists, the
opposition interpreting them as graft
flying proof of a dwindling government
majority. But the diminution is ac-
counted for to some extent by the re-
fusal to vote of the O'Brienites.
The speeches were generally much
more conciliatory in tone than those
which marked the bills earlier pas
sages. John Z. Redmond, the national
ist leader. who opened the debate,
again held out the olive branch to U.s.
ter in a speech of great eloquence, but
insisted that it was impossible for
him and his colleagues to agree to the
permanent exclusion of Ulster and to
abandon its principle of ireland a
Nation"
The second reading of the home rule
bill was carried the first time by ma
iority of 1O1 and the second time by a
majority of 80. Last night eight
O'Brienites abstained from voting and
two liberals voted against the govern
ment. One nationalist was absent
through illness. Three laborites also
we're absent, and Charles F. G. Master
man, who had previously voted as
member of the government, lost his
seat in the election for Bethnal Green
last February.
A large gathering of Irishmen, all
CARRYING green flags, assembled outside
parliament last night to celebrate the
massage of the bill. They cheered
wildly when the result of the vote was
announced and gave ovations to the
members of the government and the
nationalist leaders as they left the
house.
Belfast. April Colonel Sharman
Crawford was returned yesterday un
opposed to parliament as unionls'
member for East Belfast to fill the
vacancy in the house of commons
caused by the death on March 20 ol
Robert James McMordie-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
CASE OF HIGGINS
PUT OFF ONE DAY
Mercer County Grand Jury May
Hear Evidence in Staying
Charge Tomorrow.

Galesburg, Ill, April THE Mercer
county grand jury began its sessions
Yesterday and adjourned until Wed
nesday without hearing any evidence
relative TO the charges against Robert
Higgins. who is accused of numbering
his wife that he might marry Julla
Flake. his schoolgirl stepdaughter. The
states attorney said he was prepared
10 present the evidence in the Higgins
case to the jury as soon as 1t recon
yenes.
Mrs. Higgins death at first was look
al on as accidental. Attention was
dIrected to the possible commission OF
crime by letters IN which Julia Flake
had asked an uncle to come TO their
home and kill her mother.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
OCKDESTROYED
BY DECATUR FIRE
Three Hundred Employees Put
Out of Work by Blaze Caus-
ing Loss of 500, 600.

Decatur, Ill, April Fire of UNI
known origin destroyed full block
bounded by Water, State, East Main
and Wood streets. The loss is $780,
600. well insured.
The Linn and Scruggs department
store, Powers theatre building, Elks'
club rooms, Decatur Railway and
Light company offices, American Ex-
press office and more than a hundred
other offices and several retail stores
were wiped out.
Three hundred employees are out OF
work. The fire started about $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
NEGRO KILLS
HIS Wife FOR
HER DRYV0TE

Aurora, Ill. April John Haegel.
colored. was arrested charged with
shooting and killing his wife during a
quarrel following his discovery she
had gone to the polls to cast her first
ballot. She voted dry Haegel told
the police his wife had promised to go
TO the polls with him. When she re-
turned home he slapped her. He said
she killed herself. The wound. how
ever. is in the back of the head. The
shooting added to the intense election
excitement
Clifford Adams, colored. the only
witness OF the shooting, says the hus-
bands story is true.
Several dry workers were attack
ed. but escaped injury.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
JAP NOT ABLE TO
FORM A CABINET

Toxic. Japan. April THE japan
csc empire has been thrown into con-
dition of utter political confusion oy
the inability of Viscount kiyoura TO
form a cabinet to replace that uhue''
the premiership of Count famamo'o'
The Viscount today informed the EN-
peror that he would be compelled 10
give I'D the task. All political groups
as well as the navy have virtually gone
on a strike
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
confesses Bank Robbery.

Hollidaysburg, Pa. April Frank
Wilson OF Salem. Oregon. has con
fes5ed the robbing of the Union bank
at Altoona, Pa. March %, according
to the district attorney. Wilson de-
clared his wife. who is st.li at Salem.
had nothing to do with the robbery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
WOMAN CAUSE OF
MURDER IN PARIS

Paris, France, April Maurice De
Lacroix, an inspector of police, shot
and killed his intimate friend, In
spector Raymond Dupin, at police
headquarters today. De Lacroix OBJ
tanned evidence last night that Dupin
was alternating the affections of his
wife He surrendered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
MAY RICHARDSON
is OUT OF PRISON

London. England. April MAY
Richardson. sufrraget who was SEN
fenced TO six months March IL for
damaging the picture. sRokeby Ven
u.s." In the national gallery. was re-
leased from Jail today TO undergo an
operation for appendicitis. recommend
ed by her doctor last autumn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
CL AIM CAILLAUx
influenced wife

Paris. France. April 7.-Pubiication
n, testimony of President Poncaire IN
dicating that ". Caillaux had at least
Influenced his wife's action has given
rise TO a suggestion that he may be
brought into the investigation as an
accompIice in the murder OF Editor
Calmette OF the Figaro.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
IN MICHIGAN.

Detroit, Mich, April Additional
returns from yesterdays local option
election in Michigan counties revealed
that each OF the opposing factions won
two counties from the other. Wexford
county went wet" by a majority of
four. The vets also captured Clarke
county. The "drys" took Roscommon
and Ingham counties from the saloon
forces. Lansing, the capital, is located
in Ingham county.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
IN WISCONSIN,.

Milwaukee. Wis. April 7.-Voters OF
Wisconsin today will cast ballots for
municipal and judicial candidates. In
Milwaukee chief interest centered
over the mayoralty, for which Gerhard
Bading. non-partisan incumbent, is op-
posed by Emil Seidel, social-democrat.
"Wets and drys" are fighting for con-
troll OF a number of places in the state
including Madison and Beloit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
Two Bank Robbers Slain.

Vancouver. b. c., April Two ban
dts were killed and two others put to
flight when they attempted to hold up
the Union bank OF Canada at New Ha-
Zleton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
IN NEBRASKA.

Lincoln, Neb.. April IA majority
OF Nebraska cities not including the
first-cIass, held municipal elections to-
day. Voters of many towns passed on
the local option question for the com
ing municipal year. The question OF
permitting Sunday baseball was up In
Gonna fouue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
kilIIfer decision Delayed.

Grand Rapids. April THE decis-
ion In the suit of the Federal League
to enioin Gather Killifer OF the Pniia-
delphia Nationals will not be given out
for several days. according to Judge
Sessions
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till I p. m. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline

Mostly cloudy tonight and Wednes-
day; colder tonight, with the lowest
temperature about 20 degrees; fresh
northerly breezes.
Temperature at Z a. m. SO. Highest
yesterday Al. lowest last night 81.
Velocity of wind at a. m, miles
per hour.
precipitation .09 inch.
Relative humidity at I p. m. 76, at
z a. m. s5.
Stage of water 4.3. rise of / in last
"a hours.
J. =. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
IN MINNESOTA

ST. Paul. Mimi, April THE liquor
license question is the most important
issue in Minnesota cities holding mu-
nicipal elections today. Elections were
held in all cities of the fourth class ex-
cept some of those having home rule
oh
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
Western Governors Meet.

Denver. Colo, April What is de
cIared to be the most far-reaching ef-
fort ever made to resist government
reservation of public lands of the
West began today when the western
governors conference opened the an
nual meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
IN MISSOURI.

Kansas City, Mo, April THE COM
mission form of government is the
big issue today in the municipal cleo
81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
CUSTAVE ASKING
EARLY OPERATION

stockholm, Sweden. April 1.-klng
custaye expressed the wish that the
onaration. which, according to Profes-
sor Fleiner. summoned from fieiuei
berg, is. necessary, should De per
formed at the earliest possible nio-
ment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.

Evening stars: Mars. Venus. Saturn
Morning stars: Mercury tat brightest.
Jupiter. The Pleiades (six naked eye
starsj. constellation Taurus, sets about
10 p. IN, north of the west point
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07

Fulton. Ill, April REV. George E.
Sharp suffered concussion OF the brain
today when an automobile in which he
had been carrying women voters TO
the nnIIs nNerfnrnad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07
Rrvzn Is Better.

Bryan To betteT'
Washington, ID. c.. April 7.-Secre-
,arv Bryan was much improved today
!, was said he would dine out tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07

registered women would vote. Drys
claimed an early victory.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-07

Rockford. Ill. April 7-Perfect
seather brought out a heavy vote. IN
oieations were nearly all Of the S-OOo