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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
SWEDE FORTS
FIRE ON GERMAN
PJJRSUERS OF STR

London. Dec 29.--The forts on the
swedish island of Haestholmen opened
fire on two German torpedo boats pur-
s,,,,s a Swedish steamer off Karls-
krone in Swedish territorial waters To-
day. according to messages from STOCK
holm to the Politiken forwarded by the
Exchange Telegraph Cos. correspondent
at Copenhagen.
1.-The Swedish admiralty. adds the
disnatch. has ordered struct inquiry
into the incident, which is regarded as
= rendition of the recent violation of
+arritorv neutrality when the Germans
o.n,ured the steamer Argo. In the pres
ant case the quarry escaped. the Ger
mans abandoning the pursuit when they
were fred at
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30

New York. Dec. 29-Warr ants for the arrest Of Congress-
man Frank Buchanan of Illinois, H. B. Martin and Herman
Schuteis four of the eight indicted yesterday for consp
to foment strikes in American munon Factories
sent to Washington tonight.
Three of the remaining defendants Frank Monnett for
attorney general of Ohio Jacob c. Taylor president of
abors National Peace Council and David Lamar appeared
voluntarily today the United States district and
released $4,000 bail apiece The eighth indicted is Franz
Won Rneen the German agent who said to have financed
the alleged conspiracy. He is prisoner England
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
SERBIAN TROOPS
HOLDING STRONG
VANTAGE POINTS

Paris, Dec. 29.-"According to relia
BILE information there are 5000 Serbian
troops at Scutari and Elbassan. Al
bania," says the Athens correspondent
of the Havas Agency.
They hold strongly fortified posi-
lions against the advance of the Aus
tro-Germans and Bulgarians and it
is unlikely that they will be trans
ferred to Saloniki.''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
LIEUT.-GOV. BETHA TO
DESERT THE PILGRIMS

Copenhagen. Denmark, Dec. 2G-Nla
ndon).-Madame Rossika Schwimmer,
Madame Alma Malburg. Lieut. Gov. An
drew ]. Betha of South Carolina. Her
man Bernstein of New York and Ellis
O. Jones. secretary on the official staff
of the Henry Ford peace expedition, ar
rived here today from Stockholm. The
others Of the Ford party will reach here
on Friday.
Lieut.. Gov Betha. who was Ill IN
Stockholm, is in good health again but
has decided not to continue with the par
tv and will leave for the United states
in a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
0nWayto
Rescue OF
(reekSt'r
Cutter Seneca Making
Dash to Aid Thessa-
loniki 100 Miles East
of Sandy Hook with
Flooded Boiler Room

ship Thessaloniki about whose safety
considerable apprehension has been felt.
was 1870 miles east of Sandy Hook at
flooded and she is making only about four
knots an hour. All on board are well,
according to a wireless message from
the steamer.
The cutter Seneca. which left port early
today in response to a distress call from
the Thessalonikl. is believed to he in
communication with the liner, although
owing to the very heavy seas it is feared
the cutter will not reach the steamer be-
fore tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
Cotton Mill Treasurers Meet and
Decide upon Advance Affect.
ing $4,000 Operatives in Mass.
achusetts and New Hampshire
Cities
MAINE BELIEVED WILL
SOON FOLLOW ACTION
WOODEN as Well as Gotten Mills
May Join-First Announce
ment at Nashua when Opera
tives End Strike

Boston, Dec. 29.-Notices of wage in
-eases affecting many thousand en-
p,oyes we're posted today in cotton
mills IN various cities of northern New
England. The action followed a con-
trencc If mill treasurerS held in this
III, at which il was agreed that i'm
movement in business conditions war
antcd an advance to operatives.
Cities IN which the wage increase
ro-lces We're posted included Nashua.
bower ~omcrsWorth and Salmon Falls.
\ H. ana Lowell and Lawrence, Mass.
5000 Affected
WhlIo no specific amount was named
i is dtrstood here that the advance
HiH average , per cent. for all en-
rIoyoe receiving $40 n week or under
Thr number Of operatives affected by
,hp increase is said 10 be $4,000.
Tie mills announcing the increa Sc
hav. been quite prosperous during the
PAST year and their treaSurerS look for
still further increase of business in
.4lf. Whether this advance will be
followed hy a general adjustment of
wages in the entire textile industry in
Nou England is uncertain. but other
mill interests are said to have had the
natter under consideration for some
er.ks.
Thu first announcement of the pro-
gosed advance was made AZ Nashua.
Hher" the operatives. who have just
returned to work after a three months
strike, were informed that there would
b. q rr-auiustment of their wages be-
SHINING next Monday. This was fol-
lowed IN announcements of increased
Nase schedules at Lowell and Law
renee. ana later in the day confer
tRre Of mill treasurerS was held in this
city at the conclusion of which it was
said that other mills in northern New
England including those in Manchester,
Dover. S;uuersWorth and Salmon Falls,
y H. WOULD Join in the raise.
Maine to Follow
Textile labor leaders in southern New
England cities expressed the opinion
jhat operatives in these centcrs would
refuse to accept . per cent. IN case
enc was made, but would demand a
larger amount. Mill men here said that
il vas not unlikely that the textile in
terestS in that part of New England
as well rs those in Maine would fol-
low the action taken today 1t was
also suggested that wooden as we'll as
cotton mills would be affected.
No statement was made regarding
the probable action of the print cloth
mills. It was pointed out in this con-
neCiion that the shortage of dyes and
the consequent increase in cost OF
production might delay any wage
advance in those Industries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
SAYS GARMENT
WORKERS WAGES
NOT HIGH ENOUGH

Boston. Dec. 29.-"The wages of
substantial number of the women gar
ment makers of the state are too low
70 supply the necessary cost of living
and To- maintain the workers in health,
the minimum wage commission stated
today in announcing that the organic
alton Of 4 wage board for that indus
Try would begin on Jan. >. The COM
missions statement of wage conditions
vas based on the results of a study
recently made. The proposed wage
hoard Will consist of representatives
q the employers of the workers and
u the disinterested public. 1t will at
tempt TO adjust wages 50 as to cover
he workers cost of living without in
CURING the financial condition of the
Industry
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
no NOTICES POSTED YET
IN AMOSkEAG MILLS

Manc hester, \. H.. Dec. 29.-Agent
Herman +. Straw. when asked tonight
Tor statement on the attitude of the
AmoSkcag Manufacturing Co.. employ
'As upwards of 1900 hands in the man
lfaclure Of textiles here declared that
no notices Of a wage increase have as
Vet been posted in the mills OF Man
chester.
This will be matter for the d.
'eetoFS 10 decide" said Agent Straw.
II the other New England mills nave
Hdnted the increase, l assume the
AioSkeag will follow suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
EARL D. LINNELL
EX-BANK CLERK
WAS INDICTED

Springfield. Mass. Dec. 29.-Earl u
Llnnell was indicted by the grand jury
Fday charged with breaking ana en-
terins and larceny. 1t is charged that
Llnnel ATTEMPTED to enter the Palmer
National Bank of which he had oeeh
"'okkeeper It is also charged that ms
ooks showed a shortage of SOU. me
Indictment was filed and Linnell was
crested on a federal warrant anu
.'sken to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
CIairvoyant Employed
GEN. MAUNOURY
FOR A BETTER
LIGHTED PARIS

Paris. Dec o9-General Michael Joseph
Maunoury. military governor of Paris. in
a statement given to the Matin expressed
the opinion that the capital might be
more brilliantly lighted without adding
to the risk of air raids The general
said that he was inquiring into the ques-
ton and if the results bore out his belief
a return would be made to almost nor
NAL lighting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
BANGOR man IS
FOUND DEAD IN
A SMALL BROOK

Bangor, Me-, Dec. 29.-John Hollis, >
laborer, aged 50, was found dead today
in small brook near Essex street.
There was about eight inches of water
and it is believed that he fell from a
bank above. becoming stunned, and
then met death by drowning in the
shallow water. He leaves q widow and
one son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
FORD ON BERGENSFJORD
ARRIVES SATURDAY

New York, Dec. 2.-Henry Ford. re-
turning on the steamship Bergensfjord
from his peace expedition, will arrive in
New York Saturday according to a wire
less message received today by the Nor
wegian-American Line from the steamer.
Mr. Ford sailed for home from Bergen
on Dec. a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
FAIRBANKS NAME is
LIKELY AS CANDIDATE

indianapolis. Ind. Dec. 29.-Action
looking toward placing the name of
former Vice President Charles w.
Fairbanks before the. country as {.
candidate for the Republican nominal
ton for President. probably will be
taken tomorrow at the party love feast.
according to many persons who gath
cred here tonight for the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
FORD RECEIVERS
HEALTH DURING
OCEAN VOYAGE
Wireless Message to Secretary
Says Peace Leader Is
Enjoying Trip

Detroit. Dec. 2e.-E. G. Liebold. secre-
tary to Henry Ford. who is returning
from his European trip, announced today
the receipt of a wireless message from
Mr. Ford stating that he is recovering
his health and is enjoying the trip home.
Mr.. Fords wife and son expect to meet
him in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
DUEL IN vOSCES
STILL Goes ON
May Develop into One of
Most Important Bat
ties of War-SalOniki
Now Believed S a f e
from any Offensive by
Central Powers

London, Dec. 29.-Dispatches from
both East and West express the belief
that the winter weather is liable to
prove the most severe obstacle to war
ing the next few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
Allied Aggression

Reuters correspondent at Western
Headquarters. after remarking that the
British staff is confident that the Al
lies are now 50 strong in men and
munitions that they can break through
the German lines whenever the right
time comes, declares that the weather
is the chief reason for postponing the
big movement, and adds:
Such movement needs careful
planning and extreme caution. Rolling
up tactics always involve the posi-
bility of counter-attacks which may
end in rolling up the aggressor. With
the face of the country in Il porous
and mushy condition, it is impossible
ments Of artillery without which any
biz offensive is foredoomed to fail
ure.
THE Allied troops would probably
have little trouble in occupying the
greater part of the German front
trenches forthwith. because the enemy
holds these lightly. But, with the
ranges registered to a nicely from myr-
lads of artillery and machine guns. such
a step would be sheer suicide until the
opportunity is ripe"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
RUSSIAN TROOPS
ARE ADVANCING
WITH SUCCESS

London, Dec. 20, 10. 80 A. Mus
sian troops have occupied the import
ant Persian town of Kashan and are
marching toward Ispahan, according to
the Teheran correspondent Of Reuters
Telegram Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
THE WEATHER
FAIR AND COLDER

Boston. Dec. 29.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Thursday fair and
colder diminishing northerly winds;
Friday probably fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
Most Dreaded Period

The most dreaded period of winter
is from the end of December to the
end of January" was French gen
erals reply a year ago to the demands
for great offensive. The same re-
mark would probably apply equally
this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
Former Directors cf New Haven
Declare No Know. of the
Scheme to MoncnA Trans
portation Traffic of New Eng
land States
PRATT EXPECTED To RE
DEFENSE LAST WITNESS
COrrobOrates Ledyard in State
ment that Secretary Law
rence's Testimony On B. & NJ.
Sale Was False

New York, Dec. 29.--leWiS CaSS Led
yard and Charles NJ. Pratt testifying
in their OWE defense today at their tri-.
al with nine other former directors of
the New YORK. New Haven & Hart
ford Railroad under the Sherman law,
sWore that they never knew OF any
conspiracy to monopoliZe the trans
portation traffic Of New England, nor
ever conscienttously participated in
any such plan. Both became directors
of the New Haven in 1907 with the sale
to that road of stock of the Boston d
Maine of which they were then direc-
tors and which the government charges
was acquired in violation of the Sher-
man law.
Pratt Relied on Advice
Mr.. Ledyard made his denial at the
close today of his testimony begun
yesterday. Mr.. Pratt. probably the last
witness for the defense. followed him
on the stand. He said that in respect
to the legality of the transa ction he
had relied upon the advice of Ledyard
and Richard Olney. former attorney
general and also his fellow director on
the Boston 4 Maine. AS the owner of
600 shares Of Boston 4 Maine stock,
which he described as 4 family invest
ment," Mr.. Pratt said he had exchang-
ed ii for New Haven stock with no
other interest than that of obtaining a
better return on the investment.
AS Ledyard had done the day before
the witness said that in the matters
that came before the New Haven board
for action he had relied upon the sug-
Gestions of Charles S. Mellen, the
president, although | always regret
ted" he added, that there wasn't an
executive committee to consult with
the president before matters We're laid
before the board for approval"
Mr. Pratt corroborated Ledyard in
his statement that the testimony of
William 5. Lawrence, former secretary
of the Boston & Maine was false. Law
renee had said among other things that
at a meeting of the Boston a. Maine
cases at which the sale of stock of the
road to the New Haven was discussed,
Pratt and Ledyard had declined to
consider tn" appointment of n commit
tee to determine whether the sale was
legal.
Il never heard of such a thing being
prOpoSed.' said the witness. I'VE had
already at that time contracted to sell
our stock"
OF the subsequent sale Of the stock
by the New Haven to John l.. Billiard.
Mr.. Pratt said he knew nothing nor
had he had the slightest knowledge of
the Metropolitan Steamship transact
tons until he heard the testimony in
this case.
With the expected completion of Mr..
Pratt's examination tomorrow, it is
likely that the defence will reR its
case, although counsel said tonight
that their plans had not been finally
determined. 1t IS possible that the Coy
eminent will recall Charles S. Mellen
for brief eXa mination on rebuttal. Sew
eral days will probably be consumed in
the summing up for the jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30

Of Peaslee
Subscribed
atN.H. Trial

Concord y. r., Dec. 29.-An alleged
confession which is the basis of the
states charge that Morrison II. Peaslee
murdered his father. Howard W. Peas
lee, known AS The Toy Maker of Hen
Mixer" was described on the witness
stand at Peaslee's trial today. James
Mcdonald of Boston, a private detective
who formed a business partnership with
Peasee at Portland. Me, told Of the
methods by which he gained Pcaslee $
confidence and obtained from him the
statement which the state offers as Il
confession.
Agreed to Kill Another
Mcdonald said he himself confessed"
to two murders to impress Peaslec. ana
pretended to enter into an agreement
with him to kill one Bennett. another
private detective who was interested IN
the investigation of the death OF the toy
matter. Il told Peaslee that we did not
need to kill Bennett unless he Neaslec)
had killed his father" testified Mch"n-
AID adding that Peaslee replied, Yes.
] killed him.
1t was after this statement. McEonaiF'
said. that he set the scene for the Con
feSSiOn' IN the once dl 1oI li''tii' 49,
where County Solicitor Robert Murchie
and other officials We're hidden behind
curtains while Mcdonald and Peaslee
had a conversation. The witness testl-
fed that Peaslee said on this occasion;
1T killed dad for his money | used ms
own gun. and fired from outside the
shack
CIairvoyant Employed
Under cross-eXamnation McDonald
was subjected to questions by Nathaniel
b. Martin. Peaslee's counsel. as TO the
propriety Of some of the methods ne
used. The detective insisted that ms
statements to Peasee were legitimate
subterfuge." He said that he had en-
ployed a clairvoyant to whom he had in
troduced Peaslee and that the clairvoyant
had recommended to Peaslee that he
confess everything
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
To Resist Arrest

Each of the four men for whom
warrants were issued have announced
their intention of resisting arrest.
Buchanan has asserted that he is pro-
man but this is denied by United
States Attorney Snowden Marshall
The warrants will be served in Wash
ington tomorrow morning by United
States deputy marshals.
Denial by Monnett
Following his arraignment. MI. Mon
nett issued from the offices of his
counsel a statement in which he de-
been offered any German money. He
said he never knew either Lamar or
Won Rintelen and that as far as he
knew. neither had any connection with
the peace council.
Denounces Shipments
Monnett denounced the shipment Of
munitions to the Allies as criminal and
Illegal. He declared President Wilson
was being deceived and that he was
anxious to do everything in his power
to undeceive him.
Taylor also made a statement deny
ing categorically the charges brought
against him and also claiming that
both Lamar and Won Rintelen were
strangers to him. Lamar refused to
make any comment.
The investigation into the activities
of German agents in this country will
be resumed by federal grand jury
which will convene here on Jan. &.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
Germany Understood to
Be Anxious to Settle
oversy and
Ready with Sugges-
tons She BelievesWill
Be Acceptable
MAY MEAN MUCH
in ANCONA CASE

Washington, Dec. 29.-New proposals
from Germany for a settlement of the
Lusitania controversy which the Ber
lin foreign Office hopes will be accept
able to the United States are expected
to be presented to the state depart
ment next week. 1t is understood the
negotiations between Secretary Ian
sing and Count Won Bernstorff, the Ger
man ambassador, recently progressed to
a point where settlement was eX-
pected at Christmas
Today it was said the German pro-
posals resulting from these converse
tons probably would arrive soon after
New Years Day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
Compulsory Service

No official announcement is vet avail
able in London as to the decision of the
cabinet in favor of compulsion. but the
political atmosphere has been consider
ably cleared by the admission that the
principle of compulsion is accepted by a
majority of the members of the cabinet.
Public opinion has not crystaliized, but
there is widespread approval of Premier
Asquith's general attitude and there is
a feeling that the public is quite ready
to be convinced.
The difficulties within the cabinet may
be expected to diminish as the question
shapes itself in practical form.
A joint meeting of the representatives
of the Labor party and the federation
of trades unions has been summoned for
tomorrow and detailed statement of the
labor attitude is likely to follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
Warrants Issued in
Peace Council Case

To Be Served on Rep. Buchanan, Former Cong.
Fowler, H. B. Martin and Herman Schulteis-
Announce Their Intention of Resisting Arrest
Three Others Indicted Appear and Each Sc
cures $4,000 Bail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
Anxious for Settlement


Information received here indicates
that the Berlin foreign office is anxious
to end the controversy in spite of adj
verse public opinion said to have been
aroused by the American request for
withdrawal of the German naval and
military attaches and the demands up
on Austria-Hungary as a result of the
sinking of the Ancona.
The present status of the negotiations
is very closely guarded. The United
States has contended all along for Il
| dsavowal of the sinking of the Lusi-
tania and reparation for the American
lives lost. A proposal by Germany to
arbitrate the question of indemnity was
rejected. 1t has since been suggested
that Germany might make reparation
with the understanding that it would
involve no admission of wrong doing
1t is understood that no agreement will
satisfy the United States unless it con-
| tains something in the nature of a dis
avowal, but Germany contends that
their instructions to submarine com
| manders to discontinue such attacks as
that on the Lusitania is the most effec-
tive d:savowal that could be given.
Regarded as Significant
1t is regarded here as especially sig
nificant that a settlement of the Lusi-
I'tania case should become imminent at
time when Teutonfc diplomatic cir
cles are represented being prepared
for a diplomatic break between the
United States and Austria-Hungary. A
clearing up of the Lusitana case Off
Gals believe would have an important
bearing OF the controversy now pending
with Vienna. That situation remained
tonight unchanged. without word from
Ambassador Penfield, of any official in
| dcation of when Austria's reply to Sec
| rotary Lansing's renewed demands
might be expected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
SaIoniki Safe

BY all accounts Saloniki is now safe.
Certainly the Central Powers show no
haste to attask the Allies position. Sew
enty-five thousand Serbians have re-
formed at Scutari and Eloassan. in AL
bania. and the Montenegrin army which
heretofore has been debarred geograph-
cally from taking any large part in
the war, is now throwing itself ener-
getcally into the contest against the
Austrians.
Reports that the Austrians are attack
ing Scutari are authoritatively denied.
According TO the latest advices the Aus
trians were at Bjelopolje. where they
were recently repulsed by the Montene-
grins. and cannot reach Scutari without
crossing the Albanial Alps and the flood
ed River Drin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-30
In Russian Lines

\ Russian correspondent writes: The
most severe part of winter has now
begun in the Russian theatre. All re-
ports agree that the weather this year
is harder than usual. 1t is increasing
~ doubtful if any serious events will
occur until the end of January"
Despite the weather the duel in the
Nosges mountains. in the western zone
continues and may eventually prove to
be one of the big operations of the war.
The gains in either direction thus far
have been small. but the French claim
progress III their effort to establish
themselves on the crest of the foot
hills which here dominate the plain.