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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
REUTERS
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OF NOTE
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London, Dec. 3l.--2.22 A. M-The re-
ply of the Austrian government to the
second American note on the sinking
of the steamship Ancona with the loss
of American lives is forwarded to
Reuters Telegram co. from Vienna by
way of Amsterdam. The note says:
In reply to the second American
Ancona note the Austro- Hungarian
government fully agrees with the
Washington cabinet that the sacred
laws of humanity should be taken in
to account also in war and emphasizes
that it, in the course of this war, has
given numerous proofs of the most hu-
name feelings
The Austro- Hungarian government,
too, can positively concur in the prin-
ciple that enemy private vessels, 50 far
as they do not fly or offer resistance,
shall not be destroyed before the per-
sons aboard are secured.
For Good Relations
The assurance that the United
States government attaches value to
the maintenance of the existing good
and the United States is warmly re-
ciprocated by the Austro- Hungarian
government which now, as heretofore,
is anxious to render these relations
still more cordial
The Austro- Hungarian government
then communicates the result of the
inquiry into the sinking of the Ancona,
which was recently concluded The in
quiry showed that the commander of
the submarine from great distance
in the first instance, fired a warning
shot on the steamer sighted at 11.40
in the forenoon, which he at first be-
lieved to be a transport steamer, at
the same time giving a signal for the
vessel to stop. AS the steamer failed
to stop, and tried to escape, the sub
marine gave chase and fired l6 shells
at the steamer, of which three We're
observed to hit. The steamer stopped
only after the third hit. whereupon the
commander ceased firing.
Already during the fight. it is declar-
ed. when at full speed. the steamer
dropped several boats filled with peo-
pie WI ich at once capsized After the
steamer stopped the commander of the
submarine observed that six boats
were fully manned and they speedily
rowed away from the steamer.
Commanders Decision
Approaching nearer, the commander
of the submarine saw that a great
panic prevailed aboard the steamer
and that he had before him the passen-
ger vessel Ancona, on account of
which he gave those aboard more time
than was necessary to leave the YES
sci in .ifeboats. At least ten lifeboats
were still aboard, which would have
more than sufficed to rescue the per-
sons still on the vessel, but as no
other preparations were made to hoist
out the boats, the commander decid-
ed, after the expiration of As minutes,
to torpedo the vessel in such manner
that it ought to remain afloat for q
Continued on Page 4-coi. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
EXPECT JOE BURNS TO
PURCHASE LYNN CLUB

Boston, Dec. 30.-A merger of the
New England League and Eastern AS
ISOLATION. both Glass B organizations,
was decided upon at a meeting of base
ball interests held in this city today.
The new league will consist of 10
clubs. including Lynn, Lawrence, Low
ell, Worcester and Portland of the New
England League and five clubs to be
selected from the Eastern Association.
1t was announced that the owners of
the Fitchburg. Manchester and Lewis
ton clubs of the New England League.
which will be dropped from the new
organization, would be given an oppor-
tunity to enter the combination If they
desired. Joseph Burns, the Lewiston
owner. will probably purchase the
Lynn club, and the Manchester own
ers. headed by Tom Ready. will have
q share in the Lowell club. Mrs. Dan
iel A. Noonan, owner of the Fitchburg
club, will be reimbursed by the other
league interests, it is expected, and re-
linquish her rights.
All the New England League clubs
were represented at today's meeting
while w. E. Carey of Springfield and
J. Il. Clarkin of Hartford appeared
for the Eastern Association. Eugene
B. Fraser of Lynn OBLIGATED as tenn
pOrary chairman and Mr.. Carey as
secretary.
While no decision was reached as
to the clubs of the Eastern Associa-
ton to be taken int she new organic
alton. it was said that besides Spring
field and Hartford, it was likely that
New Haven. New London and Bridge
port would be selected
Further details of organization will
he discussed at a meeting to be called
by the chairman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
new HAVEN AND
Central N. Elm
BAN ON FREIGHT
Action Made Necessary Because
of Snow Storms and
Heavy Shipments

Boston. Dec. 0.-Notics Of an embargo
on certain classes of freight onereu py
connecting lines was issued py the
Now York. New Haven d Hart1oru
and Central New England Railroads
tonioht on line with the announcement
yesterday by Howard Elliott, presl-
do,+ of the companies, that such en-
harooes might be found necessary on
account of the freight coneestioil ~
su,ting from snow storms ana unus-
uallv heavy shipments. The notice
reads as follows:
with the exception OF livestock
nerishables, foodstuffs for human con-
snmntion. coal, coke and news PRINT
noner all freight from connecting INES
oni,, for noints on the New York. New
Haven & Hartford Railroad south OF
,ba lines Of the Boston & Albany Rail
,.ooa and west of the lines of the Cen
80, vermont Railway will not be re-
ceived.
..Tbe following stations are not IN
c,uded in the foregoing: flttsneiu'
Springfield. Hartford, Westfield ana
,,o;nts north of Westfield: all stations
COST of the lines of the Central YER
mont Railway. all stations on the zen
trail New England Railway.
NO restriction is placed against
oesc nassing over the New YORK.
.,an, Haven & Hartford Railroad or
central New England Halfway in..'
changed between other INES, VIM VIZ
either is the immediate carrier III ei."
or direction, nor when moving wa ' ~
New England Steamship Co., Vi 1's
connections"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
Submarine Commander
Is Punished for His Act
PRINCIPAL AMERICAN
DEMAND is THUS MET
Regarded as Effectual Disavowal of Attack on
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Adjustment Probable
for Payment of Indem nity-Expec Official
Text of Note at Washington Sometime Today

Washington, Dec 30.-Danger of break in diplomatic
lations between the United States and Hungary
the sinking of the liner Ancor probably has been cleared
the official text of Autrias reply the
note conforms press dispatches from London saying
the communication the submarine commander
torpedoed the steamer has been punished.
The cabed translation of the reached Washing
ton tonight too late to be by high officials of the
ment and dispatch received earlier in the Ambassa
dor Pened merely said the reply had been handed him
gave intimaton it's nature
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
REPRESENTATIONS MADE
TO THE GERMAN EMBASSY

Wl-N.ncton. Dec. 30.-Americans in
Vienna not possessing certificates Of
t.th az naturalization are being de-
...eei through the refusal of German
consul to wise passports for travel
In the German Empire. Ambassador
p,nheld reported the situation to the
sta,e department today by cable.
Makes Representations
Trr ambassador said he had made
concentrations on the subject to the
G.rman Embassy in Vienna and had
1sl.ad ltr embassy at Berlin to secure
Il modification of the relation which
prevents Americans from returning to
their PONIES and excludes American
lolu ur uaturalized citizens who have
tG t.c required additional documents
mm .;ImtaN.
Tie r. -,ilaiioM. the ambassador said,
gtd, II Virtually impossible for Amer
.4.4 cltlz"as 80 situated 10 embark
from Holland for home.
Text of Dispatch
tn text If the dispatch. dated vi
,ala. Doc =. and forwarded through
Minister ~tcNall follows.
German consulate at Vienna re-
flse- 10 wise American passports for
.r.Hel M German Empire unless bear
certificates Of hirtn or naturalization
Americans here not possessing these
Gocum"nts consequently are being de
tanned
"Ila}, presented matter to German
embassy with rcucSt for modification
If present regulation to enable Amer
lean citizens TO return to their homes
ana nave informed embassy at Berlin
eU sting their good Offices in present
ins matter to German authorities.
"NhoNc regulations practically ex-
al4a from Germany bonahde Ameri-
can-horn and naturalized citizens
hearers Of passports but not having the
required additional documents, and will
tend To work hardship and delay, MAX
Ing It practically impossible for such
persons 10 embark from Holland"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
WAR DEPARTMENT
OF THE FRENCH
GIVES REPORT

Paris, Dec. 30.-The text of the OFF,
eial statement given out today by the
french war department, follows:
To the west of Peronne, the enemy
attempted to capture one OF our saps
n front of Dompierre. The attack was
Promptly repulsed.
In Champagne, in the region OF Ma
'arin farm, our artillery fire prevented
the enemy from repairing the trenches
which were demolished by us in the
night of Dec. 1923.
On the rest of the front there was
hothing to report"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
s348 POSTAGE ON
BIG MILK SHIPMENT

New York, Dec. 3o.-One hundred
fve-pound cans Of milk powder, equiv
alent to three tons of milk, were pack
ed today by the Citizens committee
for food shipments to be sent by reg
istered mail to German and Austrian
babies. The postage on the shipment is
S34S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
C0NSULS
At SAL0NIK| Are
UNDER ARREST

London. Dec. 3l.-15 A. MA dispatch
TO the Times from Saloniki says:
1.-THE consuls of Germany, Austria,
Turkey and Bulgaria. with their STAINS
and clerks, have been arrested by order
of the French General Sarral and tax
en- aboard a French warshp. Their con-
sulates are now occupied by allied
troops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
Meets Principal Demand

Punishment Of the submarine COM
mander for failure to take into account
the panic prevailing aboard the An
coma before torpedoing the vessel, APP
parently meets the principal American
demand. In effect it might be regard
ed as a 'disavowal of the act and as
surances that an incident for which an
officer of the navy was punished would
not happen again might be taken for
granted. The remaining demand, that
reparation by payment of indemnity
be made for the injury or loss of life
by Americans would be a subject for
diplomatic adjustment once the other
points at issue were disposed of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
RockefelIer's Denial

Rockefeller denied he had ever en-
tered or formed a conspiracy to mon
opolize the commerce of New England
and said that the various properties
taken over by the New Haven during
his service as a director, were not in
pursuance of pre- conceived plan
but on account of special circum-
stances which Immediately induced
the acquisitions" In voting for them
ne exercised his best Judgment acting
in the belief that the acquisition was
in the best interest of the New Ha-
ven Co. and of the service in which
it was engaged" In no case, he swore.
had he profited personally thereby.
On the negotiations which led up to
CONTINUED on Page 5-Coi. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
ADJOURNMENT UNTIL
MONDAY FOR ARGUMENT

Is TO decide the fate of the II former
directors of the New York, New Haven
x Hartford Railroad accused of Grim
inal violation of the sherman anti
trust law. heard the last testimony in
tn" ease today.
Defense Closes
The defense rested and the trial ad-
journed until Monday. when counsel
viii begin their argument summing up
the evidence. For this the court al
lotted two days to each side. so that
the case will probably reach the Jury
for its verdict on Friday. Jan. :.
The defense closed after having call
ed but two of the defendants, Lewis
Cass Ledyard and Charles NJ. Pratt. and
the reading of deposition by William
Rockefeller who, il was announced, was
too i'll to testify. In this Rockefeller
placed the responsibility for the alleged
unlawful acts of which he is accused
chiefly upon Edward u. Robbins, form
er general counsel Of the New Haven
Robbins. who became counsel in 1907
is described in the deposition as a man
who by reason OF his learning and
great experience in railroad matters
was supposed Ivy said Rockefeller to
be peculiarly wen qualified to advise
the board with respect .to the legality
of the various transactions proposed to
it from time to time The deposition
added that other lawyers of standing
advised the board ami that lin. adGi-
ton there were always on the board a
number of lawyers of distinction to
whose Judgment on questions of law
the lay members We're accustomed to
defer and that he. Rockefeller. was new
er advised and never supposed that any
acquisition for which he voted was in
violation of the federal antitrust act,
or was open to question under said
az
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
British and French
Making New Landings

Troops SalOnki COincdent with
Expedition Greek Island of Caseorizo Adala
Offensive Forerunner of Ruma.
MAN Entry into War-Teutons withdrawing in Macedonia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31

London Dec 3O.-6 P. M.-The Germans and Austrians
have begun general withdrawal along the entire
dona according dispatch the Exchange Telegraph Co.
from Rome quoting message from Salonki this effect
reported withdrawal is attributed to the Russian advance
Bessarabia, the message states.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31

London, Dec. 30.-Two new landings
ported today. The British have trans
ferred some troops from Saloniki to
Orfano. a small Greek port 60 miles
east of Saloniki, with the intention of
thus checking any possibility of hos
tile advance from this quarter. The
second landing was made by the
French on the Greek island of Cas-
telorizo, off the southeast coast Of Asia
Minor, not far from the important sea
port of Adalia.
May Occupy Adalia
An Athens dispatch says that the
occupation of Adalia is the object of
the landing. A railway runs north Of
Adalia, and the presence there of a
strong allied force would menace the
communication of any hostile forces
operating against Egypt or the lower
Tigris region.
Thes,. movements indicate that the
Allies positions around Saloniki are
now considered secure, and indications
are that the campaign around Salonikl
will develop into long drawn war
fare. as on other fronts.
Rome reports that the Central Pow
ers have begun general withdrawal
from the entire Macedonian front, ow-
ing to the serious Russian campaign
in Bessarabia. but this lacks confirma-
ton In the Entente capitals. however.
there is a general opinion that the Rus
sian campaign in Bessarabia which has
been undertaken in the face of unfav-
orable weather conditions is likely to
have an important bearing on the whole
war situation. According to one YER
sion Russia's new move is the forerun
ner of the impending Rumanian' entry
into the war on the side of the En-
tente.
Russia and Rumania
The Pail Mall Gazette's Russian cor
respondent writes:
Russian joint operations with Ru-
Continued on Page +coi. 81
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Detain Americans in Vienna
If They Lack Birth Certificates
REFUSAL TO
WISE THEIR
PASSPORTS

Ambassador Penfield Reports
Troublesome Situation at Aus
TRAN Capital with Many Tray
elers Unable to Continue or to
Embark for Home from HOl-
land. Causing Hardships
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
new HAVEN
TESTIMONY
COMPLETED

Ledyard and Pratt only Two
Witnesses Called, with DepQ-
sitiOn from William Rockefel-
Ter. Who Places Responsibility
for His Acts upon Edward d.
Robbins
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
new LEAGUE
:: MERGER n. {.
ANDtAS1ERN

Lewiston Dropped from Ten
Club Organization Formed at
Meeting of Baseball Interests
Held at Boston-Lynn, Law
renee, Lowell, Worcester and
Portland Remain Members
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
Official Text Tonight

Although officials here indicated to-
day that there were indications favor
able to amicable settlement of the
controversy there had been nothing in
dispatches from abroad or published
official advices to suggest that Austria
would admit immediate wrong doing
on the part of her officers. The offlclal
text of the note from Vienna is ex-
pected at the State department by to-
morrow night. Mr.. Pentield reported
that it would be cabled as soon as it
could be translated and coded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31
THE WEATHER
FAIR

FAIR
Weather forecast for northern and
southern New England: Fair Friday
and probably Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-31

Boston Forecast
Boston, Dec. 30.-Forecast for Bos
ton and vicinity: Fair Friday and sat
urday: slowly rising temperature Sat
urday; moderate variable winds.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
LYRIC

There is no question that The Lure which is to be next week g of fering of the Cecil spooner Stock Go at the Lyric theatre has aroused more comm ent. pro and con. than any other play of the past season Deal- ing so darng1y with the vice problem which is exposed in such 2. frank manner, this melodrama could not easily avoid being discussed, because the theme is one which Is at this time a very live issue. especially in this city with it's newly organized vice commission for the investigation of the very problem which s.The Lurc'' deals with. .sThe Lure is truly replete with thrills of the dis tirct meIedramatic sort and the sec ozd act is so crowded with rapid ac- ton that each audience is plunged into a state of real excitement.
 George Scarborough, the author Of the white slave drama, claims that he has based the whole story on a case to which he was actually assigned while in the Federal Secret Service. He asserts strongly that he has re- trained from the slightest exaggera- ton and that if anything the condi- tfcns now existing in New York and other large cities throughout the country are even worse than he pic tures in this, his first dramatic sue eess
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
SERBIAN PREMIER
 SAYS NATION MAS
 DONE FULL DUTY

Paris, Sept. 17-"serbia has done her duty fully as an ally,' said Pre- mier Pachitch, as quoted by the cor respondent at Nish of the Petit Par isien.
 First, she has soundly beaten the Austrians in the field Second, she has made the concessions asked of her by her great allies in order to bring Bulgaria into the Balkan entente.
 Whether Bulgaria will come into the entente is another question. The Balkan states are deeply concerned over the reported concentration of the enemy north of Serbia for the purpose of going to the assistance of the Turks. AS a matter of fact, no army of the enemy has assembled on the Danube. We have continued and detailed re- ports of the, French aviators on this point.
 Moreover the premier added in a tone of deep conviction. g"the Serbian i army has been reorganized and is, we'll supplied with mr-S=-.ons. It would render most difficult for the enemy a crossing of the mountainous country. He would require at least 450,00O men to make the attempt. Where would the Germans find them now?"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
OLD DR. PAULINE
 DOES THRILLING
 HYPNOTIC TEST

If there has been any proof fur nished to convince doubters of the existence of the power of hypmotiSrn, that proof is furnished by Pauline, the mesmerist at Polls theatre. in the strange feats he performs with his subjects while they are in a cataleptic state.
 Some of the demonstrations of the strange power he possesses have been given by other hypnotists, but there is one fn particular that will convince the most confirmed doubter. Out of a semi-circle of 20 or 80 young men drawn from the audience and seated on the stage, Pauline selects one of the alenderest and Hghtest, causes him to take off his coat and bare his arms He then causes the subject right arm extended horizontally. At the will of the hypnotist, apparently every drop of blood recedes rapidly from the extended arm, leaving it the chalk-white pallor of death The arm which is not affected is placed beside the one from which the blood has been driven, to show the marked difference
 The arm is then supported on the backs of two chairs one at the wrist and another at the shoulder, and for the purpose of showing the rIgidity Pauline climbs and with all of his 13O pounds stands on the arm Dis mounting he causes the blood to flow back into the arm It can be plainly traced as it makes it's way from the shoulder down into the finger tips rapidly Pauline, in this feat. is a century in advance ip his science and is of the belief that it will prove of service in the surgery of the future
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17

had no appetite. Since 1 have take Lydia E. Pinkhara's Vegetable Com pound the aches and pains are all gone and [ feel He new woman. I cannot praise your Eedicine too highly. Mrs. AUGUSTUS LION, Terre HilA Pa
 It is true that nature and woman's work has produced the grandest remedy for wo1nan's ills that the world has ever known. From the roots and herbs of the field, Lydia E. Pinkham, forty years ago, gave to womankind 'a remedy for their peculiar ills which nas proved more efficacious than any other combination of drugs ever com pounded, and today Lydia E. Pinkham 8 Vegetable Compound is recog gEiz d from coast to coast as the standard remedy for woman's ills.
 In the Pinkham Laboratory at Lynn, Mass, are files containing hundreds of thousands of letters from women seek ing health = many of ther openly state oyer their own signatures that they have regained their health by taking Lydia E. Pinkham' g Vegetable Com pound d i; and in some cases that 1t has saved them from surgine operations.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
EMPIRE B

Charlotte Walker; the celebrated theatrical star makes her second ap- pearance before photodramatic aud fences in the thrilling drama of lost identity, Out of Darkness by Hec- tor Turnbun, at the Empire today and tomorrow.
 Produced by the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Film Company, in this play Miss Walker is said to equal the suc- cess she made in the Lasky produc- ton of "Kir ding = ! In Out CT Darkness,'' Miss Walker is seen as Helen Scott, wealthy young heiress who as the. central figure in 2 thrilling story of love and intrigue. In the cast, supporting Miss Walker, are such w-11 known artists as Thomas A1eighan. remembered for his splen- did work in s.KindHng's and "The Fighting Hope; clever Marjorie DaW Hal Clements, Tom Fornsn, Mrs, Loyola O'Cnnor and other members of the Lasky alI-star stock company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-09-17
BAD BREATH

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