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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
DISMISS JOHN
D.R0CKEFELLER'S
COMPLAINT OF
TOO MUCH TAX

Clevelan, Ohio, Nov. 26-John D.
Rockefeller's only hope of relief from
Cuyahoga county tax assessment of
81, zoe, GOO upon an involuntary person.
al tax return of s311, 1897 now lies
in the federal courts. The board of tax
complaints yesterday dismissed Rock
efeller's complaint asking an abate-
ment on 1911. 900 worth of stocks
and bonds. and upheld the action of
County Tax Commissioners Fackler
and Agnew in placing them upon the
duplicate
Attorneys for Rockefeller intimated
today that federal injunction, re-
straining collection of the tax assess
ment. may be sought.
The board reduced the valuation of
Rockefeller's picture Disputed Boun-
dairy to $4,000. 1t was valued by the
tax officials at $4,000 The board also
abated the assessment of 100000
worth of "Crets" but refused to
abate the $4,000 valuation on two au-
tomobiles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
ZAPATA TROOPS
MAINTAIN ORDER

Washington, Nov. 26.-The forces of
Gen. Zapata are preserving order in
Mexico City, according to advices
reaching the state department today
through various channels, and the
agents of Gen. Villa in the capital are
cooperating in these efforts. 1t was
not known tonight whether any of
Villas troops had entered the city.
An official report from American Con-
sui Carothers who is accompanying
Gen. Villa. was received tonight.
which said Villa had renewed his
promises that there would be no loot
ing or disorder after he entered the
the capital and that the rights of all
residents, native or foreign, would be
respected.
Officials believed that the entrance
Of the. northern army into Mexico
City was to be expected at any time
and that Eulalio Gutierrez named by
the Aguascalientes convention as
President ad- iterim, would immedi-
ately proceed to the capital and be
formally installed in Office there with
the re-assembling of the convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
MILES BOZANOVITCH
Minister Of war and the man Of the
hour In Servia.
thians in western Galicia and against

thians in western Galicia and against
Cracow. They also are declared to be
operating with success against the
Turks in the Caucasus.
Except for artillery fighting the bat
tie in the West remains virtually at a
standstill, although in isolated attacks
both sides claim to have made some
progress. There is no indication where
the next German blow is to be struck
in the attempt to reach the French
coast.
Lord Kitchener in the House of
Lords today declared that all the gaps
in the British army, which for a long
time had fought against great odds,
nav had been filled and that both
British and French reinforcements
had reached the front. While Lord
Kitchener expressed confidence in the
result of the war and asserted that go
coo recruits were joining the British
army each week, he warned the pub
lie that still more men would be re-
quired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
MEMBERS OF FRENCH SENATE PAY
HIGH TRIBUTE TO MYR0N HERRICK

Clermont- Creams, Department of
|Sarthe, France, Nov. rs. Via Paris.
lilo A. M-Baron d'Estournelles de
Constant and a large number of his
in the Senate, have Joined
lin sending a telegram to Myron T.
Herrick, the retiring American am :
|bassador, in which they express their
|resret at his departure
Recognition of Work
I'VE express our profound recogpi-
|tion," the dispatch says, "of all the
|good you have done since your arrival
lin Paris, particularly your generous.
and efficient devotion dur
ling this detestable war against
france and civilization. Our fraternal
wishes follow you to the United
Estates. We hope that you. Mrs. Her
|riclS and your children will return
|norne day to our fireside, where We
Twill Faithfully keep place for you."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
Won DER COLTz
ALIAS TAYLOR IS
SENTENCED HALF
YEAR HARD LABOR

London. Nov. 26.-3.22 P. M.-Horst
Won Der Goltz, alias Bridgman Taylor,
who swore that he was born in San
Francisco, was tried in the Bow Street
police court today on the charge of
failing to register as an alien enemy.
He said that he went to Germany
when he was IL years old, but later
served in the Mexican army, and
claimed Mexican nationality The pris-
'oner admitted that his parents were
German.
IF you are a German asked the
prosecutor, what Justification have
you for passing as an American citi-
zen named Bridgman Taylor?'
The prisoner explained that an
American passport facilitated travel.
Under cross examination Won Der
Goltz admitted he had told an attache
of the British foreign office that he
could reveal the time of the proposed
Zeppelin raids and admitted also hat
he came here to sell German secrets.
The court imposed a sentence Of six
months at hard labor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
TRANSPORTS AT
GALVESTON WITH
AMERICAN FORCES

Galveston, Texas, Nov. 26-Five army
transports today brought Major General
Frederick Funston and more than 1000
soldiers of the United States expedition
airy forces from Vera Cruz to Galveston.
The chartered steamer Antilla brought
$50 American and Mexican refugees.
Through the mists of rainy Thanksgiv-
ing the little fleet steamed into port late
today, greeted by saluting guns and
cheering crowds.
With the flagship Cristobal flying the
two-starred banner of the major general
were the transports Fitzpatrick, McClel-
Ian. Kansas and Summer. The Sumner
arrived after 9 o'clock tonight.
Among the refugees were many customs
house employees from Vera Cruz Bishop
Vincent Castellanes of the Roman Cath
Ollie diocese Of Campeche headed a party
of IS priests and q nuns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27

London. Nov. %. 5.1S p. M.-"The
Russians have defeated the Germans
with the heaviest losses yet suffered
THE Germans have made no ad-
vance since l last addressed this
House." and The British are in
touch with Turkish forces 30 miles
east of the Suez canal" were the san
ents of a speech made by Field Mar
shat Earl Kitchener in the House OF
Lords this afternoon, when the Brit
ism secretary of war summarized the
military operations.
Belgian Calamity
Lord Kitchener paid tribute to the
gallantry of the Belgian army and to
the King of the Belgians who, he de-
clared. had no intention of quitting
Belgian territory. He said the losses
of the allies were great, but at the
same time were slight compared with
those of the enemy, and that the allied
troops were in excellent spirits and
confident of success
The Russians, he announced, have
defeated the Germans with heavier
losses than the latter ever suffered
before
Wants More Men
Regarding recruiting, Earl Kitchener
said he still had room for men and he
was confident that the men would an
swer the country's call and see that
the war was brought to successful
conclusion He said that about 10000
recruits were enlisting weekly.
'.The time will come when we shall
REQUIRE many more and / will then
make it thoroughly well KNOWN" the
field marshal said, and added that in
the meantime all the gaps in the Brit
,ish force on the Continent had been
filled.
Referring to the German advance on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
CARRANZA AT VERA
CRUZ IS GREETED
BY LOUD CHEERING
Reaches Temporary Ca pital-Quiet at Mexico
City-U. S. Fore es at Galveston

Vera Cruz, Nov. 26.-General Venus
day from Cordoba. His arrival brought
thousands of enthusiastic citizens into
the streets and when he spoke from
the balcony of the Municipal Palace,
he was greeted with loud cheering.
Tomorrow the general will take up his
Office duties and from this city, as his
temporary capital, will direct the cam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
OF Terrific Force

Houses In towns seven and eight
miles away were shaken by the ex-
plosion and even before men on ships
anchored nearby could reach their
own decks the Bulwark had disap-
peared. The water nearby presented a
terrible appearance, being strewn
with an enormous amount of wreck
age, while pieces of the battleship
were thrown six or seven miles onto
the Essex shore.
Precautions in Navy
Considering the size of her navy
Great Britain has been singularly
free from disasters of this character
Nevertheless, when the French war
ship Jena was destroyed by an in
ternal explosion in 1907 all cordite
ammunition was taken from all the
battleships and carefully examined
and refrigerators were installed in the
ships to keep the powder cool.
The Bulwark which was one Of the
older battleships, cost 91,000, 900
sterling (s5,000,000).
An inquiry will be held tomorrow
and the admiralty believes that it may
throw some light upon the occurrence
churchills Regrets
Mr. Churchill speaking in the House
of Commons concerning the disaster,
said:
THE loss of the ship does not SEN
sibly affect our military position. but
1 regret the loss of life, which was
very heavy. Only II men were saved.
All the officers and the rest OF the
crew, which / suppose amounted to
between 700 and 500, persisted"
The force of the explosion aboard
the boat was so great that houses in
Sheerness and even in South End,
seven miles away and on the other
side of the Midway. were violently
shaken. The people fled into the
streets in alarm. The vessel disappear
ed beneath the waves in three min
utes.
Assistance impossible
So terribly was the Bulwark rent
that it was impossible to render her
any assistance. Immediately after the
explosion the vessel was blotted out
by smoke and flame and as the veil
slowly lifted handful of men were
seen struggling in the water. Small
craft rushed to their aid and picked
them up. Some were badly mutilated.
A touch of the dramatic was added
to the catastrophe by the fact that
the band Of the Bulwark was playing
when the explosion came.
The disaster occurred while the
Bulwark was lying at anchor off the
naval port of Sheerness near the
mouth of the Thames, but the officers
of the port scout the public impress
sion that the vessel was the victim of
a German submarine. This seems to
be supported by the absence of an up
heaval In the water as the first lord
Of the admiralty explained.
Although 10 years old and no longer on
the first fighting line. the Bulwark. a
vessel of $1,000 tons displacement. still
was useful unit The loss OF the ship.
CONTINUED on Page 2-coIumn 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
BATTLESHIP
MICHIGAN IS
LEFT ASHORE

Norfolk, Va, Nov. 26.-The battleship
Michigan, which a receding tide left
aground just inside Cape Henry early to-
day, had not been floating tonight. The
weather was fair and she was not believ-
ed to be in danger, but four naval tugs
and three supply ships were standing by.
unsuccessful attempts to release the
Michigan, and tonight navy yard officials
here said they still hoped she might be
released without Tightening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
In No Danger

Washington. Nov. 26.-The battleshir
Michigan. which grounded today off Cape
Henry, is uninjured and in no danger and
probably will be fioated at high tide ac-
cording to message to the navy depart
ment tonight from Capt Niblack. COM
manding The attempt to float her will be
made about A. NJ. tomorrow.
Captain .Niblaek's message said the
Michigan had come in about 3 O'Clock
this morning in heavy fog and anchor
ed in shoal water 30 feet deep. She
grounded slightly astern. Tugs from the
Norfolk navy yard were standing by to
assist in getting the vessel off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
With His Generals

General Carranza made the trip to
Vera Cruz in the Presidential train
whose daily painted equipment was
Porfirio DiaZ. He was accompanied by
General Obregon and Alvarado and
Luis Cabrera, Jesus Urueta and other
civilians who attained national dis
tinction during the Madero regime.
Behind Gen. Carranza's train there
came troop trains. Most of the newly
arrived soldiers are of a type superior
to those previously here and are we'll
equipped and disciplined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
Russians Surprised

The military authorities in Petro-
grad assuming that the unofficial re-
port of victory are true, express as
constituent that the Germans should
have attacked Lodz, for they say de-
feat there was inevitable. The Ger
mans, who advanced from the North
and South, these military observers
add, doubtless intended to seize the
railway between Skierniewice and
Piotrkow and interrupt communica-
tion between the northern and south
ern Russian armies, but that Grand
Duke Nicholas with the enormous
number of men at his command, was
able to sandwich them and direct his
attacks from all points except due
west. The reported failure of the Ger
man Crown Princes army to advance
on the Cracow- CzenStochowa front is
considered by these military critics as
contributing to the checking of the
Germans.
Army Corps Enveloped
1t is said in Petrograd that one, if
not two, German army corps are al
most completely enveloped and that
they are making a desperate effort to
fight their way out to the north. AL
ready a large number of prisoners are
reported to have passed through War
saw. This is considered in London to
confirm the unofficial reports, and the
statement of Lord Kitchener in the
House of Lords today that the rein
forced Russian troops in this neigh
borhood have been able to check and
defeat the Germans with, Il believe,
heavier losses than they ever sus-
tanned before"
The Russians are said to be contin-
uing their advance through the Carpa-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
KITCHENER, BRITISH SECRETARY
OF WAR, SUMMARIZES THE
RECENT MILITARY OPERATIONS

, Dunkirk and Calais after the capture or
Antwerp Lord Kitchener mentioned that
in spite of the overwhelming number or
the German forces the British troops Wig
orously attacked and British cavalry
division extending over seven miles of
trenches threw back the fierce attacks of
whole German army corps for more
than two days. The arrival of the In
dams on the scene. he said, proved to be
great advantage and when the fresh
reinforcements pushed forward the Ger
man march on Calais was stopped.
Praise for French
Lord Kitchener spoke of the splendid
fighting qualities of the French troops
and of the "pluck of the gallant Belgian
army, whose fine resistance had been
strengthened and encouraged by the CO.
operation of the British fleet which had
effectively shelled the German artillery
positions"
Sir John Frenchs successful resistance
to the German advance, Lord Kitchener
told the Lords, was maintained notwith-
standing that the German supports had
been pushed up in large numbers.
I'm the early days of November" he
continued, mo less than IL army corps
were attacking the British position. At
this critical period the eighth division
was dispatched from England to join the
forces in the field and the valuable CO.
operation of our allies on our left mate
rally strengthened the British position.
ION Nov. II a supreme effort was made
by the Germans. The Prussian Guard
was ordered to force it's way through our
lines at all costs, and TO carry them by
sheer weight of numbers. But this des-
perate attempt failed like it's predeces-
sors.
Continued on Page 2-CoIumnx6)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
Bank of England

London. Nov 26.--The weekly statement
of the Bank of England shows the fol-
lowing changes:
Total reserve decreased f349,O0o.
Circulation increased flOOO.
Bullion decreased fH7, 210.
Other securities increased f4.212,0 900.
Other deposits increased f9, 12S,0O0
Public deposits increased e., 10000.
Notes reserve decreased f401 900.
Government securities increased f7,6s5,
o0o
The proportion of the banks reserve to
liability this week is $3.50 per cent; last
week it was 34.04 per cent.
Rate of discount per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
VILLA FORCES ARE
CAUTIOUS AT CAPITAL

Ell Paso, Texas. Nov. 26-Reports
received today in JUarez said that the
Villa forces were acting with caution
before entering Mexico. City. 1t was
declared that Villa had sent COM
mission to confer with Gen. Zapata
before Villas troops entered.
The permanent committee of the
Aguascalientes commission headed by
Provisional Gutierrez has left San
Luis Potosi and was expected today at
Queretaro on it's way to Mexico City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
MINE LAYER SUNK

Paris, Nov. 27.-12.15 A. M.
"A dispatch to the Havas
Agency from Athens says adj
vices received in the Greek
capital from Mitylene state that
a Turkish mine layer has been
torpedoed and sunk in the Bos-
phorus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27

Conditions and General Forecast
Washington, Nov. 26.-In the last "a
hours, storm development has again
become active. A disturbance has
moved along the northern boundary to
the mouth of the st. Lawrence In
the east relatively high temperatures
are the rule. The South Atlantic rain
area will spread Saturday into the
Middle Atlantic states. 1t will be cold
er Saturday in western portion Of the
Middl@ Atlantic states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
u. S. Is Asked for Her
Cooperation for
Exclusion of
Warships
Restoration of Trade Is
Soug h t in Sugges-
tons A dvanced by
rg e n t i n a, Chile,
Peru and Uruguay
ESTABLISHED 1925.

Washington. Nov. 26.--The United
States government has been asked by
the principal nations of South Ameri-
ca to cooperate with them in nego-
tiations with the belligerent powers Of
Europe, to bring about the exclusion
of all belligerent warships from the
waters of the two Americas and safe
guard the trade of Pan-American
countries with each other
Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay
have laid their suggestions before the
Washington government, while the
Brazilian government is considering
the ACCESSIBILITY of taking a similar
step. Virtually all the Central and
South American countries have been
'circularized by some of the principal
nations, resulting in a series of dip
lomatic affairs in Washington and the
capitals of South America which are
now in progress.
Object of Proposals
While the proposals are different in
character and scope. they all seek the
same end-the restoration of the trade
between North and South Amrica, pa
|ralyzed by the European war. The
movement also has for its object the
removal of possible cases Of serious
T friction between the countries of this
hemisphere and the eastern belliger-
ents on questions of neutrality.
Already Chile, Ecuador and Colom
bia have had serious difficulties with
the beiiigerents over the use of the
wireless and the coaling of foreign
warships. whose presence in Athe At
lantic and Pacific is growing obnox-
| ious to South American countries.
No Definite Plan
None of the countries which has
made suggestions is committed to any
particular plan, but all seek the CO
operation of the United States.
Some powers. of Europe have been
sounded on the propositions and it is
understood that Great Britain is
ready to deny her warships entry into
Central and South American waters
to coal, If the United States approves
the proposals and other belligerents
|agree.
The calling of a conference through
| the government board Of the Pam
American union had been widely dis
cussed as an instrument for joint ac-
ton by the nations of the two CONT
nents and if decided upon probably
will be held in Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
FAIR

Washington, Nov. 26.-Forecast for
New England and eastern New York:
Fair Friday; Saturday unsettled and
colder; probably rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27

MYRON T. HERRICK.
the Retiring American
Ambassador TO France
Who Receives Expression
of Admiration from the
French Legislators
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
The Bulwark Blown Up off Sheer
ness While Ammunition Is Being
Loaded==Only IA Ont Of 700
Or 800 on Board Are Saved
OFFICIALS DECLARE DISASTER WAS
CAUSED BY AN IN TERNAL EXPLOSION

Battleship Goes Under Waves Within Three
Minutes Churchill Declares Military Posi-
ton Little Weakened but expresses Sorrow
For Great Loss of Lii e-Scout Idea That Sub
marine Is Responsible-One Time Flagship
OF Admiral Charles Beresford- Stories by the
Witnesses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27

Sheerness Eng, Via London, Nov. 26.-10.3O P. Mas
the British batteshp Bulwark lying off here this morning
there occurred terrible explosion which completely destroyed
the ship Of the of 700 800 who board
the time only Ia survived The of the explosion
known for certainty but is believed that occurred in her
forward magazine whether accident design question
be determined by the commission which has been appointed
investigate the explosion
that put end to the old bateshp which for IL had
done service lately doing
part guarding Engfands shores There great
eava of water such would have if had
opedoed struck by mine Instead the ship enveloped
in smoke and flame when this had cleared nothing
but wreckage floating the sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
You Can Depend

n GU Can Depend
ON THE TWITCHELL- CHAM
LIN cOMPANY'S GUARANTEE.
When they say thing, they
always stand back Of 1t.
Look for their ad. In this issue.
poy27dlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27

. Factory output for nine months of 1914
2, 097, 600. Increase of 2,4S0000 over same
period of 1913 Largest selling brand of
Poe. Cigars in the world. Quality counts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
Boston Forecast

Boston Forecast
Boston, Nov. 26.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity: Friday fair and colder;
Saturday unsettled, probably rain;
strong southwest to west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-27
THE WEATHER

Foreeast for New England:
Fair Friday; Saturday unsettled
and colder, probably rain.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1914-02-18

The 1914 baseball season will open
on April IA and close on Oct. in the
west and Oct. Z in the east
Hannes Kolemainen, the Finnish
runner, holds Al running records.
Twelve were made indoors and the
rest outdoors.
DOC" Tanner will be missed at
the various meetings. He no longer
is with the Billings combination for
which he did grand work
Robert (Brownie) Gessler, former
big Lacquer and baseball coach, has
signed a contract to manage the
Pittsburgh team of the Federal
league.
The Canadian Snowshoe union will
make application to the Amateur Ath-
letic union of Canada for recognition
as the national governing body in Ca
madam snowshoeing.
The major leaguers have at last got
wise to themselves. They won't take
any action against the Feds, thus cut
ting down the publicity for the Fed
eral league.
Bob Emslie will be made supervisor
of umpires in the National league the
coming year, according to gossip Bob
has been in line for that position for
several years.
After several unsuccessful attempts
Jim Flynn, Pueblo boxer, scored
knockout in New York. His victim
was Jack Driscoll, the Brooklyn bat
tier.
During the fifty years of the English
Civil Service Athletic association they
have run off contests in which over
fifteen thousand athletes have taken
part. and have presented them with
over two thousand prizes of value
of over $4,000
The Polytechnic G. c. of London re-
Gently held its twenty-fifth anniversary
dinner when w. ]. Bailey, the worlds
amateur bicycle champion, was pre-
sented with a specially struck gold
medal as a memento of his win Of the
worlds championship in Berlin.