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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
GERMAN MASSES ATTEMPT TO
SHAKE GRIP OF ALLIES-ARDOR
OF BATTLE is UNDlMlNISHED

Paris. Oct 25.-11.51-The German
masses at Labassee appear from th'
desperate efforts which they are max
ing to be trying to shake themseive:
loose from the close grip of the Al
lies, who menace their comnluniea'
ton from there and from Armen-
there's. The intense ardor of the bat
tie was undiminished today. Both ar
mics received reinforcements but the
allied lines withstood formidable
shocks and delivered severe counter
attacks.
The furious nature of the conflict
can be gathered from the fact that in
front of one British infantry division,
in very small space, over 1900 Ger
man bodies were found after an en-
gagement, while 500 German prison
ers were taken by the British in the
course of one attack.
Labassee, which forms a promonto-
ry near Lille, is a very important
point covering railroads which the
Germans seem determined to capture
at whatever cost, but the Allies re-
sistance hitherto has been too stub
born.
The battle continues its course with
undated violence near the Belgian
coast and the Germans have been
able to force themselves across the
User, which is a sluggish. shallow
river, where the Allies opposed them
with strong defence along every foot
of the ground. Gen. Won Kluck's ar
my which was thought to be in Bel
GUM, has not moved from its posi-
ton on the Aisne, but three other
German armies have completely
changed their fronts. Grand Duke AL
brecht of Wurtemberg now commands
the forces in Belgium, while Won Bue-
low is further down and the army of
Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria
is stretching along line of trenches
on an extended battle front between
the Somme and the Aisne and from
Rheims to the Argonne region.
In this last named region the lighting
is only desultory. The troops on both
sides are becoming tired of the inactivity
but the positions of the opposing armies
are too strong to permit of successful
assaults.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
TELLS OF CONDITIONS IN
ITALIAN PROVINCES

Rome. Oct. 23.-(2S5 P. Ml.-Before an
audience of several thousand people,
Signor Battisti, the social deputy from
Trent, Austria. pictured what he said
were the frightful conditions in the Ital.
ian provinces under Austria. He declared
that the people were worse off than ever
during the wars for Italian liberation and
urged that Italy free them from Aus
TRAN rule.
The deputy lauded Emperor Nicholas
for his offer to liberate under certain
conditions Austrian prisoners of war
who are of Italian descent. This called
forth a great demonstration, in which
the Emperor was loudly cheered.
There were speakers who made similar
remarks. but differences of opinion
among the hearers resulted in several
scuffies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

The cold, wet nights are very trying,
being relieved by only occasional spells
of activity which do not last long. Most
of the men lie on the straw in the deep
trenches, but lookouts are posted at wide
intervals and these soldiers from time to
time take a shot at their adversaries.
This is Immediately followed by gen
eral exchange of rifle fire, but soon all
becomes quiet again.
During the nights the sentinels are
posted 20 or 30 yards in advance of the
trenches to give warning of anything
unusual that is happening in the opposing
lines. The trenches are connected by
telephone with the headquarters in the
rear, where a strong reserve force awaits
the call.
In the Argonne region the fighting in
the forests has been very heavy with nu-
merous casualties, while on the heights
of the Meuse the artillery keeps up
continuous bombardment. A French OBJ
servation official by a daring reconnais-
sance saved a detachment of French ar
tfllery and infantry from probable ami
hilation and brought about the defeat OF
strong German column. which sucered
terrific losses.
The officer made his way by side
paths to point a considerable dts
lance in front of the French lines
where he perceived that the Germans
were advancing toward village &C.
eupied by the French. He signalled
his discovery and the French evacuat-
ed the village apd opened artillery
fire on the approaching Germans, who
dashed into the houses for shelter.
Four French batteries bombarded and
DESTROYED the village and then turned
their attention to the surrounding
woods to which the Germans lad fed.
After the fight 5000 German dead
were found in the vicinity, only a
small remnant of she column escaping.
Two French aviators, Corporal Slro-
becks and Mechanic David, today pur-
suer and brought down German
aeroplane east Of Amiens. Both were
decorated with the military medal OF
honor on the battlefield. The operators
of a German aeroplane threw four
bombs into Verdun. One of the bombs
broke through the roof of mouse, DO
ing little damage. another did not ex-
plode and two fell into the Meuse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
BOSTON MAN is
DROWNED, ROCKLAND

Rockland, Me, Oct. 25.-The body of
Frank Goddard. of 9 Meridian street.
East Boston, was found Saturday. He
had been in the employ of the Eastern
Dredging Co. at Stonington. He came
here on trip and on the morning OF
Oct. is the captain reported him miss
ing. The police dragged the harbor
two days without results.
On his person were found gold
watch and chain. and nearly $50. Cor
oner NJ. +. Judkins gave verdict Of
accidental drowning.
The body was forwarded to East
Boston Saturday night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
$1,000 FIRE ON
PORTLAND STEAMER

Portland, Me-, Oct. 25.-Fire damag-
ed the pilot house and dining saloon Of
the steamer North Land of the East
ern Steamship Cos. fleet, while the
craft was at her dock here early Sat-
drday. Starting in the pilot house, the
flames followed the wheel box,
through which run the ropes that con-
meet the wheel and the rudder. The
damage will not exceed $1,000. Repairs
will be completed, it is understood. the
middle of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

defence of it's fortified cities. All men
under as have now been ordered into
service and the shattered forces which
left Ostend for France viii doubtless
soon be reinforced by a gallant crowd.
In spite of their reverses and misfor-
tunes, the Belgian soldiers are cheer
full and unanimous in their declaration
that Germany must be exterminated.
The devotion of the soldiers to King
Albert is remarkable. He Is their IDOL
Many Of the Belgian soldiers are
small and they probably average far
below the English troops in weight.
The percentage of very young men
among the Belgians seems high.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
EXPERT CRITICIZED
BELGIUM DEFENCES

London, Oct. neutrality-suspicious. of
The Associated Press).-Speaking Of the
fall of Antwerp, Lord Sydenham. the
leading British fertilization expert, states
that when he examined Belgium's de-
fences in 1890 at the request of King
Leopold. he strongly condemned those of
both Liege and Namur and expressed dis
appointment in the plans then being car
ried out at Antwerp. These forts, Lord
Sydenham says. he announced at the
time could not have then withstood a.
concentrated attack by field artillery.
This statement led to controversy with
the famous Belgian engineer and author
of the defence plans, General Brialmont.
But Brialmont was able to convince his
government and carry out his plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
Ezra 3. Lord

The death of Ezra D. Lord, 70 years
old. occurred Sunday morning at his
home in East vassalboro from hard
ening of the arteries. AS a Civil War
veteran he was a member of Co. D.
21st Maine Infantry. He is survived by
his wife. one daughter, Mrs. Thomas
H. Van Dyke of Hereford. P. O., two
brothers, Charles Lord of Riverside.
Cal. and George II. Lord of Dayton,
Ohio. The funeral will be from the
Methodist church at 2 p. NJ. Wednes-
day Rev. Mr.. Frye will officiate.
Burial will take place in East Yassal-
boro.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
BRITISH EMBASSY
ISSUES STATEMENT

Washington, Oct. 25.-The British
embassy tonight issued this state
ment:
In order to prevent misunder-
standing the British embassy wishes
to contradict a rumor that has been
circulated to the effect that His Maj
esty's government had come to an
esty's government had come to an
agreement not to stop Austrian anG
German reservists on their way to
Europe to take part in the war. His
Matestys government reservelto them
selves full liberty Of action to stop and
detain such persons.
This rumor probably arose from
the fact that safe conduct had been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
AUTOIST KILLS BOY;
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE

Boston, Oct 25.-Richard e. Peters,
a member of wealthy Back Bay
family, was booked on a manslaughter
charge by the police tonight on &C
count of the death of boy, Alfred
Mondino. who was run over yesterday
b. an automobile driven by Peters.
The boys younger brother Charles.
was also hit by the car, and severely
injured Peters gave bail of $1,000 pend
ing a hearing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
ROMB KILLS FIFTEEN
AND INJURIES % OTHERS

Paris, Oct. 25.-The Excelsior's CORE
spondent at vitry-Le-Francois, depart
nent of Marine. has sent the following
dispatch to his paper:
THE town of Revigny. IL miles from
here, where Crown Prince Frederick
william of Germany has had his hear
quarters several weeks ago received a
visit at that time from a French aero
plane. The operators of the airship drop
ped bomb which killed Is people and
injured % others. but the crown prince
was uninjured.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
Esdorxaiehain.z aIakewiek

With all the ceremonies and pomp and
splendor of the Greek Orthodox church
vladimir Fedowaichgin and Christine
Zalakewicf. both of Winslow, were unit
ed in marriage at O'Clock Saturday eve
ming in the Episcopal church by Arch
priest Peter I. Popoff of Salem. Mass
Only six people attended the ceremony
and Ignaty Chonich and Eugene zalake-
witch stood for the bride and bridegroom
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
PORTLAND MAN is
MYSTERIOUSLY SHOT

Portland, Me-, Oct. 25.-Peter Roma,
while at work at at the icehouse of
the Portland Terminal Company. OPP
posite the Union Station, was badly
let from small rife. Three boys
were found to have been practicing
with small caliber rifles, but they de-
MED that they had fred in the direc-
ton of the icehouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
Sir Charles Douglas Dead

London, Oct. $3.50 P. M.-Gener-
al Sir Charles Whittingham Horsley
Douglas, chief of the Imperial Gem
eral Staff and first military member
of the army council, died today.
General Sir Charles Douglas was
appointed chief of staff of the British
army on April l last following the
resignation of Sir John French, the
present commander of the British ex-
peditionary force on the Continent.
Sir Charles was born in 1850.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
RUSSIANS LIBERATE
ITALIAN PRISONERS

Paris. Oct 25.-G.25 P. M.).-The Rome
correspondent of the Havas Agency tele-
graphs that the offer of Emperor Mich
olas to liberate such Austrian soldiers
taken prisoners 50 far as were of Italian
origin on the understanding that they
should go to Italy and not return to Aus
tro-Hungary caused a great and enthus-
iastic demonstration in favor of Russia
at Milan. The Russian consul was cheer
ed by hundreds of persons until the po-
lice dispersed the crowd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
Coming Events

Oct. 27-2s- 2s-Maine State Sunday
School, annual convention. Bangor
Oct. 2S-30-Maine Teachers Associa-
ton at Portland.
Oct 2s-a0-Formal opening of the Long
fellow Birthplace, Portland.
Oct. 3o-Quarter Century Travelling
Mems Association, Bangor.
Nov Moose hunting season opens In
Maine, closing Dec. 1.
Nov. 9-Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary
annual meeting, Portland.
annual meeting. Bangor date to be
Nov 17-ls-Maine state Pathological
Society. Bangor.
Efficiency Conference. Augusta.
Dec. Moose hunting season In Maine
closes.
Dec. 7-Portland City election.
Dec. S-SupTene Court Law term con-
venes, Augusta.
Dec. s-United States District Court
Dec. s. ., 1o-York county Poultry Assn
show.
Dec. 1-westbrook city election.
Dec. 15-Deer hunting season In Maine
Dec. 15-l7-State Grange at Lewiston.
Dec. 15-l7-Freeport Poultry Associa-
ton.
Jan. 5-7-western Maine Poultry Asao.
citation. South Paris
sion. Augusta.
March 2e-27-Lewiston and Auburn au-
tomobile show.
April s-Grand Castle. Knights of the
Golden Eagle annual session, Carmel
May 4-6-Congregational Conference
and Missionary Society OF Maine. annual
meetings, South Parish church, Augusta.
May 4-6,-Masonic grand bodies, annual
meetings, Portland.
June 9-10-Maine Division, Sons OF
Veterans and Ladies' Auxiliary. annual
meetings, Bangor.
June 27-30-New England Typographical
Union convention. Portland.
MAINE FAIR DATES.
Dec 15-17-Freeport Poultry Associa-
ton, Freeport.
Jan. 5-7--western Maine Poultry Asso-
citation, South Paris.
January first week)-Bangor Poultry
Association, Bangor.
Jan. 5-S-Passamaquoddy Poultry As
ISOLATION, Lubec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
ADD FIVE HUNDRED TO
NORTHWEST POLICE

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. 25.-Five hun
dred men are being enlisted to en-
large the Canadian Northwest Mount
ed Police. The presence of large
numbers of idle foreigners in west
ern Canada, together with disturb
ances arising from antipathies caused
by the war, has led tthe government
20 increase the force which guards
the peace of the prairie provinces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
RUSSIA TO HAVE
AN INCOME TAX

Petrograd, Oct. 5.-(Correspondence of
The Associated Press).-If the minister of
finance is successful in carrying out
project which has been for some time
under the consideration of specially
appointed commissioner, Russia will soon
have an income tax to compensate the
government for the enormous loss sus-
tanned through the prohibition of the
manufacture and sale of vodka. This
monopoly has yielded an average yearly
income of approximately $4OO, 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
French Aviator Escapes

Paris, Oct. rs. Ills A. MA Havas
agency dispatch from Petrograd says
that the French aviator NJ. Poiret, who
is serving with the Russian army, out
witted and escaped three German
aeroplanes through flying at lower
level.
Though subjected to attacks from
the aeroplanes above and the army he
meath, he brought back to the Rus
sian lines, without harm to himself,
important information of the move
ments of the enemy along the WIS.,
tula river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
Colby College.

Manifestation of the Colby victory were
in evidence upon the campus last evening
after the return of the special train. A
large bonfire was started upon the ath-
letic field at an early hour and kept up
until nearly midnight. The effigy of
Bowdoin was hung up between two trees
In front of Recitation hail. This was IL
Illuminated by large number of electric
lights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
Austrians Drop Bomb.

Cettinke. Montenegro. Oct. 25.-By
Way of London l P. M.-Three Aus
TRAN aeroplanes dropped bombs from
above Antievari without effect APP
parently the attempt was directed to-
ward the destruction of the French
aeroplanes recently brought here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
MAETERLINCK WANTS
VERHAEREN ELECTED

Paris, Oct. 25.-Maurice Maeterlinck. the
Belgian author, in a letter to friend
here regarding the proposal that N.
Maeterlinck be elected to the French
Academy. suggests that if Belgian is
chosen for this honor it be, instead of
himself, his old friend and compatriot.
Emil Verhaeren, the poet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

Beginning at Z P. M. Friday the IN
termediate department Of the First
Baptist church Sunday school will hold
sociahle and entertainment in the
church vestry, to which a small admis-
sion fee will be charged. The proceeds
will be used towards re-furnishing the
room of the department.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

given to German ard Austrian diplo-
matists returning home from enemy
countries in accordance with the pre-
vailing International practice that on
iy persons liable to military service
are subject to seizure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
Occupation by French

Paris Oct. 25.-By Way Of London
2.30 P. M.--The Excelsior publishes q
message from Geneva which states
that according to credible advices the
French occupy Thanh, the valley of
Moenster, the valley of Wesser and
all the passes there, including the
pass of Sainte Marie in Alsace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
GERMAN NOTES

Berlin. Via The Hague to London.
Oct. 25.-9.50 P M.-The Berliner
Tageblatt publishes a telegram from
Vienna saying that the Belgian gov
eminent suspended the payment of
coupons of Belgian consols, Oct. l.
Commander Luedecke of the cruiser
Karlsruhe which is now operating on
the Atlantic trade routes has been
promoted to the rank of captain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

The executive board of the Water
vile Woman's Club will give re-
ception to the members Of the club at
the home of the president. Mrs. NJ. w.
Bessey, 70 Elm street. Tuesday eve-
ming. All those who have applied for
membership in the club are cordially
invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
Japanese Released

Rome, Oct. Is, 2.S5 P. M.-The Jap
anese embassy announced that 6s Jap
anese detained in Germany, were re-
leased through the intervention of the
American ambassador at Berlin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

The Domestic Science committee of
the Waterville Womans Club will
meet at the home of Mrs. e. NJ. Jep-
son, "a Burleigh street for a Halo
we'en supper Monday evening at 8
O'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman L. Berry, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter w. Berry and Mrs. c.
C. Berry enjoyed an aato trip to Read
field Saturday and witnesses the Coburn-
Kent's Hill football game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

One case of intoxicatio was before the
Waterville municipal court Saturday. The
respondent was given Is days in the coun-
ty jail at Augusta In default of pay
ment of the fine assessed by Judge Mat
thieu,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. c. s. Robbins, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. T. Low and Miss Davis, all OF
Rockland, constituted an automobile par
ty that was In the city Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
Major Trivois- Buckley Dead

Ottawa, Ont, Oct. 25.-Major Tri-
vois-Bulkeley, comptroller of the
Household of the Duke Of Connaught,
has been killed in action at the front.
according to a cable message.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
SHIPPING NEWS

Portland. Me-. Oct. 25.-Arrived:
Steamer Gleneliffe tBr), Ghathamss ~.
b. Schooner c. NJ, Gilmore, Boothbay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

Edward B. Henry of Winthrop was In
the city Saturday on business matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

DR.. J. E. Poulin and Cyril Cyr were
members Of an auto party that left
Sunday afternoon for a few days
hunting in the vicinity of Jackman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

could. OF this situation the Belgians
skilfully took advantage to make
vigorous counter attack, in which they
captured 1900 fugitives.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs Bachelor of as Maine
street were In Togus Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

F. L. Gipson of Bingham was calling
on friends in Waterville Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

C. p. Lishness of Winthrop was Wis
itor in town Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
AUGUSTA LOCALS


Mrs. Lizzie Gagnon. wife of J. b.
Gagnen, passed away about lis this
tMondayl morning at her home on
Water street. Her age was 80 years.
Funeral arrangements later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
WATERvILLE

Karl Ballard Is at his home in Old
Town for a short stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26

II. W. Griffin of Skowhegan was among
the visitors noted in town Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-26
DEATH OF LUTHER
H. SOpER SATURDAY

business men of Waterville and one
of it's most highly respected citizens.
died at his home, No. Elm street,
Saturday of heart failure and compli-
cations, aged So years. Though not un-
expected. the passing away Of one
who had for many years been infiu-
entail in the business affairs Of this
section Of the State, was great shock
to the community.
Luther H. Soper was born in Old
Town. May rs, 1852. the son of Luther
H. and Almira Soper. He received his
early education in the public schools
and at business college.