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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
FOOD IS SCARCE
IN MEXICO CITY

Washington. Feb. 3.-Scarcity of food
in Mexico City and predictions that
much suffering would follow unless con-
ditions We're relieved We're reported in
official dispatches to the state depart
ment today.
The Carranza officials are moving their
records to Vera Cruz where it is sup
posed the capital OF the Carranza gov
eminent will remain,
Much anxiety was manifested here by
members of the diplomatic corps over
conditions in Mexico City because of tee
ban placed upon cipher communication
by the Carranza authorities. Local tel
egraph officials said the Carranza gov
eminent in Mexico City had notified
them not to accept messages in code
from foreign governments, except at
the senders risk and subject to in
terruptions. This is the first time. it is
said, that the foreign diplomats have
had serious difficulty in reaching their
legations in Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04

New York, Feb 3.-For five hours today
President Ban johnson and the baseball
club owners Of the American League
were in executive session at the leagues
annual schedule meeting. At the close OF
the meeting the only affirmative action
announced was the adoption of the play
ing schedule for 1915, which was made
public.
While the session was in progress Pres
ident Barrow and several International
League club owners held whispered con-
versations in the corridors of the hotel,
but none of them was admitted to the
American League meeting. 1t was eX-
pected that definite action would be
taken by the major league today in ref
erence to the removal of the draft rule
from the Glass AA league clubs of the
National Association. President john
sons secretary announced that this mat
ter had been discussed and that it was
unanimously agreed to leave the ques-
ton of abolition of the draft in Presi-
dent Johnsons hands and that he will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04

when Eagan caught Mcfarland on the
point Oh the Jaw and it was all over.
Jonnny Grlfiths, the Akron, O.
lightweight, outpointed Freddie Walsh,
the worlds champion in a 12-round
bout Monday night at Akron. accord.
ing to the majority of newspaper men
who saw the fight. No decision was
given.
Cal Delaney has been matched to
box Ollie Kirk at Nashville next Satur-
day night.
Jimmy Clabby will get s5Ooo from
promoter Tortorich of New Orleans to
oox MIKE Gibbons or Young Ahern on
March 3.
Jen Smith, the New Jersey middle
weight, defeated Leo Darcy at sydney
Australia, in five rounds the other
night.
Billy Murray and Red Watson have
received offers from the Australian
promoter.
Matty Baldwin, according to a New
YORK message, has been matched to
oox Willie Beecher in Brooklyn, Feb.
10.
Jack (Twin) Sullivan will clash with
JACK Taylor at Pittsburg next Thurs
day night.
Young Saylor will be out Of the
game for several weeks as a bone in
his right hand has been broken.
George Robinson Of Cambridge. Mass
and Dan Mcdonald of Halifax middle,
weights. went six fast rounds Tuesday
night at Bangor. Robinson forced the
mining most OF the way and the con-
sehsus OF opinion was that he slightly
outpointed his man, although had a de-
cision peen allowed it would no Slouht
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
WOULD
Devote ALL Time
TO GOVT MEASURES

London. Feb. 3.-(3.56 P. MD.-Premier
Asquith presented a resolution in the
House of Commons today to devote the
present session entirely to government
measures. ~
There is no precedent for this resolu-
tion." said the premier, but all our en-
ergies as a nation are concentrated on
the war and every interest must be su-
bordinated toethis overmastering purpose.
Accordingly the. purposes to take away
the opportunity for private members to
introduce bills and will confine it's legis-
iative proposals to measures for the pros
ecution of the war;
A. Bonar Law, speaking for the Oppo-
sition, agreed to the resolution He said
that the Opposition intended to treat the
present sitting of he House as war
session.
The House adopted the resolution.
Baron Lucas. replying for the govern
ment to questions concerning alien enc
mics. said that, exclusive of prisoners OF
war; 1920 aliens, all males, had been
interned in the United Kingdom OF
these 1ls6 were released subsequently.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
SAY
NONEED OF COTTON
BEING C0NTRABAND

London, Feb. 3.-(7Os P. M).-Replying
in the House of Commons to Sir John
d. Rees, Unionist member for Motifs. who
urged that cotton should be declared
contraband of war, Harold ]. Tenant,
parliamentary under-secretary of war.
said the requirements of Great Britain
had been adequately safeguarded so far
as the war Office could see at present
The authorities according to Mr.. Ten
nant, believed that Germany had suffi-
cient supply of cotton for her war re-
quirements and that therefore to place
the staple in the list of contraband was
not necessary from the belligerent point
of view. Mr. Tenant added that other
interests were involved which it would
not be desirable to touch at present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
PREDICT OPPOSITION
TO B. & u: N. BILL

Boston, Feb. 3-Opposition in New
Hampshire to the so-called trustees bill
for reorganization of the Boston &
Maine railroad was predicted today by
c. w. Crooker. representing stockholders
in that state.
In speaking against the bill before the
legislative committee on railroads at
the State House, Mr.. Croker claimed
that one of his clients would advocate
state ownership by New Hampshire of
all leased lines Of the Boston 8: Maine
in that state.
Edwin F. Dwelley of Lynn, opposed
the measure for the reason that he be-
lieved it would result in endless liti-
cation. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
AMERICAN LEAGUE ADOPTSA
PLAYING SCHEDULE FOR 1871

probably take it up within a few dan
with the other members of the Nation
Commission.
No change was made in the player lin
it of % now in force in the America
League, although at the December me.
ing of the National League that bod,
reduced the number from % to q PLAYED
Although there We're rumors to the a
feet that some of the American Leag,i
clubs would offer players to the nj
York Americans in order to add to ID
playing strength of the Yankees. no md
ton was made of such intention, accosI
ing to club representatives. Col JaNI
Rupert, Jr.. and Capt. T. L. Hussl
recently purchased the local Americ
League club, We're elected members }
the league.
Most of the club owners left for ths5
homes tonight. President johnson vi
stay over until tomorrow, when he vi
leave to attend a meeting of the Matted
al Commission which will be held eithi
at Cincinnati or Chicago next Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
BULGARIAN PREMIER DECLARES
MACEDONIAN QUESTION The ONLY
ONE FURNISHING Apprehension

permit the transit through the cout
Try of goods destined for Bulgar1
Attempts have been made to imprct
the situation with regard to impNi
but so far they ha1 b'er fruitless.
Mr.. Radoslavoff was keenly intsl
States, and after a discussion of ths
he outlined briefly the social al
economic improvements made in b
garia recently.
Bulgarian public opinion is Va
temperate concerning the belligereu
almost syhynX-like. This, howevs
is not a matter of discipline,
arises through the fact that the p
pie are inclined to act rather til
to talk. 1t is generally felt here u
Bulgaria is obliged to observe an
titude dictated by her national welia1
and preservation. AS the prem
said:
The recent war demonstrated u
our friends We're unreliable; that 4
were almost isolated in the Balkan
This is largely the case today
have no dreams of large emp
For us it is a case of one attendl1
to his own affairs.
Bulgaria wishes to progress
rapidly as possible for the benefit (
all its people and in this expansi
has no place. But the A1acedon9a
question is one affecting the memts
OF our race whose domination by sd
bla and Greece has produced resui!
opposite to the principles for Whit
Bulsarians have stood for many esy
turtles. For this reason we cannot 4!
lord to remain needless of the appa1
OF the Macedonians-but we nj,
wait"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04

Young Joe Grim of New York was rsaE
er 100 heavy and fast for Tony Loray
Oh Boston; the bout went six rouaia
Young Pooler of Brewer beat Kid GU
rama OF Oldtown, and Young Shumwag
oldtoWn beat Young O'Brien of Banst
In the preliminary.
.flsteen-round boxing bouts would
iesailzed in Delaware by the passage 4
Dill introduced Monday in the Leg1
nature. The measure provides for
appointment of a Boxing Commissa
anu stipulates that bouts may be stat
only IN armories. under the s,pervis
Oh officers of the Militia.
How Jack Johnson will enter Men
and by what route he will travel to
arez for his fight March with jess. WI
iard Is unexplained at FL Paso. Tepf
IL was learned that Federal officials
prepared to arrest the pugilist. who
under conviction in Chicago for VIC i
tlon OF the Mann act, should ne alter
10 pass through the United States. IT.
moters OF the fight claim that Gen w
mas promised protection to johnson,
at this time no port on the east COZ
is controlled by Villa, and the occupap
or Mexico City by Carranza u0aI
would prevent his entering from CenH1
America.
Matt Wells, the ex-champion As.|
weight of England, who boxed a. y
Oh Armory A. A, defeated Gus fl'
in b-round bout in London the "
night
Blink McCloskey and George CUM
Will meet in London this month. "a
Jim Sullivan, the ex-champion mpu'I
weight Of England, who is soon ~
the front, wants to get a crack a. >
bardier Wells before he goes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
SUEz CANAL IS
SCENE OF FIGHT

Cairo, via London. Feb. S.-Q120 p. NJ
The :. following. official communication
was issued here today:
During Tuesday night the enemy at
tempted to cross the Suez canal near
Toussoum (35 miles north of Suez). They
were permitted to bring bridging mate
rial to the bank Of the canal unmoiested,
but directly they started bridging opera
tions our troops attacked and the enemy
fled in disorder. leaving all the material
in our hands. Several OF the enemy were
drowned
THE enemy also attacked on the Ell
kantara front 40 miles south of Port
Said at daylight today. They were eas!-
ly repulsed, losing 16 killed or wounded
and 40 prisoners. Our casualties were
three men wounded"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04

Sofia, Bulgaria, Via London, Feb. J.
-11:15 p M.-"The attitude here with
reference to the war is one of the
strictest neutrality and the Macedoni-
an question is the only factor giving
any apprehension" said the Bulgari-
an premier Vaseil Radoslavoff, to The
Associated Press today.
Our relations with Rumania arc
improving constantly; trouble from
that quarter is not expected. But the
Macedonian question is assuming
arrival in Bulgaria of hundreds OF
fugitives from those parts of Mace
donia ruled by Serbia and Greece, the
governments of which have suppress
ed the Macedonian institutions, closed
the schools and chuches and driven
off the private teachers.
In Bulgaria at the present time
there are thousands of Macedonian
refugees, destitute and clamoring for
aid from Bulgaria. 1t is impossible 10
say what Bulgaria's action will be
We are waiting, and must wait"
The Premier spoke with strong en-
phasis. He said that the Macedonian
Turks were adding to the problem by
looking to Bulgaria for deliverance
from Serbian and Greek "misrule." He
had no comment to make on the gen.
eral European situation.
The Premier pointed out that the
economic condition of Bulgaria was
satisfactory, although the country was
suffering considerably brought about
by the curtailment of imports owing
10 the state of war in Serbia, the
control OF the Aegean sea by the Brit
ism and French warships and the dis
inclination on the part of Rumania to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
UNKNOWN CRUISER
QUERIES STM'R
IN WEST INDIES

New York. Feb. ga four-funneled
cruiser, believed to be either the German
warship Karlsruhe or the British cruiser
Suffolk, spoke the steamer Isabella on
the night of Jan. Is in West Indian wa
tiers. according to statements made today
by the Isabella's officers upon the arrival
of the steamer here. The warship asked
as to the whereabouts of the former
Hamburg American liner President,
converted into a German auxiliary cruis-
er.
The Karlsruhe had four tunnels; the
Suffolk only three
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04

Vanceboro, Me-, Feb 3.-In a state
ment tonight, Werner Van Horn or
Horne, asserted that arrangements for
the destruction of the Vanceporo
bridge were made in Germany. He said
he was paid for the job and was chos-
en- for it. He would not say by whom
he was employed.
IT really did it for my country" he
said. II did not want to kill anyone.
We only wanted to stop traffic of
British supplies over that bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
900 DAMAGE
BY BURSTING OF
OF A WATER MAIN

New York, Feb. 3.-The damage done
by the bursting of a water main at
Forty-second street and Eighth ave-
nue. last night was estimated today
at 100000 almost all of which was
due to the flooding Of cellars for sew
eral blocks along Eighth avenue. The
torrent of water poured through the
street for more than two hours. In
some places it reached a depth of two
feet. The cellars of many stores were
flooded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
GERMAN FORCES IN
PORTUGUESE ANGOLA

Berlin, Feb 3.-By wireless to Lon
don. $50 A. MA dispatch from Lis
bon says:
"Reinforcements have been sent to
Angola as the Germans now occupy
the greater part Of that colony
Announcement was made early in
January that German forces had in
vaded Portuguese Angola on the
west coast of Africa, although there
had been no declaration Of war be-
tween the two countries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
VAN HORN DECLARES PLANS FOR
DESTRUCTION OF BRIDGE were
MADE IN GERMANY MTENT|0NS

would have done a better job but "a
the cold. 1 froze my fingers and nm,
face and ears, and 1 thought l wouI
freeze to death before made all NJ
arrangements. Had things worked sal
isfactorily I have no doubt the brid,l
would have been demolished"
Van Horn said he intended goio,l
back to New York Immediately an
had no plans for destruction of otbs,
bridges. He said he was not worryi.1
over his future.
1T was an act Of war" he exclair1
ed. II was on neutral soil. What c.,
they do to me?'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
ILLINOIS r. RS SEEK
INCREASE IN RATES

Springfield, H., Feb. 3.-Fourteen rail-
road presidents today presented to Gov
ernor Dunno and members of the state
utilities commission arguments why the
passenger rate in Illinois should be rails
ed from . to 2 IL cents a mile. The
hearing was the opening of the cam
paign of the transportation companies to
OBTAIN legislation permitting the increase
of passenger revenues in middle west
ern states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
BOSTON SUP'T OF
POLICE RETIRED

Boston, Feb. 3.-William F. Pierce for
IA years. superintendent of police was
retired tonight. He reached the age
limit of 81 years year ago. but Mayor
Curley deferred approval of his retire
ment at that time because of the added
expense that the pension would entail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
VILLA CLAIMS
PRESIDENCY

FL Paso, Texas. Feb. 3.-Francisco
Villa has proclaimed himself in charge
of the presidency of Mexico. This was
announced in a telegram from Gen. Villa
received tonight by his agent here. Villa
appointed three ministers to take charge
of the civil government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
113 HEAD OF CATTLE
SAVED AS BARN BURNS

North Beverly, Mass, Feb. "a big
dairy barn at the Cherry Hill farm was
destroyed by fire today. Although there
were 113 head of cattle in the building
all but one We're saved. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
n. Y. SUFFRAGE
RES0Lv E:WDNS
IN ASSEMBLY

Albany. N. Y. Feb. s.-Suffragists
succeeded today in getting their 1913
resolution adopted for a second time
by The Assembly unanimously and
then turned their attention to getting
it adopted in the Senate. where It
rests in general ordera
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
KAISER INSPECTS SHIPS
NOW AT WILHELMSHAFEN

Berlin. via London, Feb. 3. 10.45 A.
M.-Emperor William will leave today
for Wilhelmshafen to inspect the war
ships stationed there, including the
craft which participated in the North
sea battle Of Jan. "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
CONSIDER Av|AT0RS ATTACKING
UNF0RT|F|ED TOWNS AS PIRATE|

London, Feb. 81 p. M-Tha
nouncement that Russia would treat
as pirates an aviator which shelled IN.
fortified towns has been received with
great interest in England A prominent
oihclai' however. said today that Rus
sia S acton would probably not be
followed here. He pointed out that
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04

aVlators act under orders from I
military authorities and it would
dihlcult for court to fix the respaI
slplhty for the killing by a bomb up.
certain individual.
Inc official opinion in England
Glat a court would discharge any cal
tured alrman who came to trial und1
Inc ordinary criminal procedure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
RIOTS over HIGH
PRICE OF BREAD IN
ITALY GROW GRAvER

sassari, Italy, Feb. s.-1o.45 A. M.-Riots
growing out. CT the agitation over the
high price of bread are assuming q
gravcr character. Crowds today went
about the streets sacking the stores.
Strong endorsements Of troops have
been called out to maintain order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
BOSTON COLLEGE TO
MEET MAINE ELEVENS

Boston, Feb. 3.-The schedule for the
Boston College football team as ANNOUNCE
ed tonight includes Bowdoin at Bruins
wick Oct g.; University Of Maine At Oro-
NO Oct. 16
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-04
RUSSIAN SUBMARINE
SINKS GERMAN VESSEL

Petrograd, Feb. st is officially an
nounced that Russian submarine on
JAM q sank German torpedo boat Off
Cape Moen, Denmark.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-01

bodies to prove their good faith to-
ward the children by publicly agree
ing to support the child labor bill they
lodged the, issue.
The Cooley measure, says the labor
men, aims to base it's training of the
child almost entirely upon the Job.
even if it be a hopeless blind alley
job, which the boy or girl of IA may
have drifted into. It is, they say,
cold-blooded, deliberate scheme to
mould the minds Of children to suit
the alleged needs of the machinery Of
industry; a sort Of conscriptiOn Of
the innocents to do battle for the
cause of the capitalists.
The child labor bill should have the
support of every progressive citizen
says the state committee, which adj
vises active warfare against the
Cooley dual system Of alleged Voca-
tional schools.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-01
G BATTLE FOR NEW CHILD LABOR LAW
ABOUT TO BEGIN

Again has the State Federation of
Labor won distinctive recognition
and at the same time primary VIC
tory in battle the outcome of which
will have influence upon the health
and wealth of the coming genera
ton.
Herschel Jones, special agent of
the National Committee on Child
Labor, announces that the committee
has decided to get actively behind the
Illinois Committee on Child Labor in
its fight for better child labor legisla-
ton at Springfield this year.
Illinois was chosen by the national
committee as the field of special en-
deavOr, says Jones, because of the
strength of the state labor body and
it's aggFessiveness in the interest of
childhood. It is a distinct compi-
ment to the local labor organization
to be so recognized
The Illinois Committee on Child
Labor has Just completed the draft
of the bill which viii be introduced at
the present session of the Illinois Leg
islature and which will extend the
prohibition against child labor two
years above that Of the present law.
The general provisions Of the new
bill prohibits the labor of all children
I'D to IA and of children between IA
and Is during the time of school.
The state committee having the bin
in charge was organized under the
auspices of the Consumers. league,
the Women's Trade Union league, the
State Federation of Labor, the Ma
tional Child Labor Committee, and a
number of women's clubs. James
Mullenbach, Chicago, is chairman,
Meanwhile, the Association Of
Commerce and the Chicago CONNER
cial club is busy advocating the
Cooley scheme Of industrial train
ing, saying that their purpose in sup
porting the Cooley idea is the inter
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-19

Miss Nancy Rice. OF LoydHvilIs and
one day last week with the f@miiy ~
Mr. and Nrs. John Rrehsy and daurh-
Yer. Anna v visited az the horne "a
Willison Ritchey, u Flushing. on Thurs-
Arthur Harris and wife wer. caller,
~ H., ne nome OF Howard Lodge one day
samuel and MahIon Nichols w.r.
nceliug visitors on Wednesday
Mr and Mrs. James Ferguson vs--
Whceling visitors on Thursday
Mrs. George Barnes. ~ IuIort0v-n-
visited Mrs. Bruce Caldwell one dav asst
Dr. and Mrs. Allison we're vh.supr
shoppers on Friday
Mrs. o. u. Lodge s1d son. Merritt
Hoya. spent Thursday at the home IL
Mrs Alice Lodge
Mrs Maggie ZImmerman and Mrs.
the home 81 M. and Mrs John caia.
we'll Friday auf Saturday
Miss Holly Daniel attended tfs teach.
ers meeting ai Ialrpput saturday af-
Mr. Ralph Shepherd ana Miss uarfbs
kerr. teachers Hf our local schools. .1ch
Fridav evening Mr shepherd r.ta--..r
SATURDAY evening tg attend ths junior
Nirs sarah caldwell fas been Spend.
ms several days with her cousin. wra
'nalmers Nilllspif visited Dol New Athens
one DAY last week
ploNeo ~ ADAMS EnurssH CO. raa been
fhc guest ~ bis parents and rrHnI.rnr.
enfs a few dlYH
Eart Walls spent Friday and saturday
~ frr home Of q. a. ferauauu. af TaIr.
point
afiaa Esther Lewis. uf FoIIaraFss. L.
tHs guest 90 Miss fIaEsI NirhlI ibis
week
Robert WsGmw. ~ neuaIrs was 90
the city Sabbath evening
y q u0nfns was n Wheeling visitor
on Friday
Mrs. M.cHuu returned f1 fnr homo %
her con Emerson. Ht thia uIars. Wefnsn.
day.
Mrs. Piper returned t1 her howe here
after a visit f1 her parents M. urI WfH
7. t Johnston. ~ sf ClaIraFiIla u.
Mrs Henry Taylor end Mra TraI
Taylor and anu. Nnrry. were MharIrH
shoppers ON Saturday Mrs Henry TaF.
iHr remained t1 visit with a sister al
Wnrwoud.
Mr. ana wrs e. r.. Ice and falfffrra.
Martha and sarah. we're guests Hf the
home OF W Taylor and family On
Saturday