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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27
THE WAR NEWS
IN BRIEF FORM

The relative positions of the allied
armies and Germans in the West remain
much as they have been for weeks past,
the official reports Of the engagements
indicating slight gains as we'll as losses
on both sides. But it is evident that
the Germans are displaying greater de-
gree OF activity along the front in the
northern sections and there are reports
that preparations are underway for 4
stong movement an even more deter
mined effort than ever in celebration of
the coming anniversary of the Emperor 5
birth.
In the eastern theatre of the war is
for the time being lull in the fighting
wh!et: has frequently been the case When
the opposing forces are preparing Ter
extended movements.
The Great Britain did not lose any
ships in the fight in the North sea last
Sunday as was claimed by Germany is
the assertion OF the British admiralty
y report issued by the admiralty said
that all the ships engaged have returned
to port, but that two Of them were dam
aged and one officer and 10 men were
killed and three officers and 70 men
wounded in The battle
Although Germany has ordered all
stocks of corn, wheat and -four in the
Empire seized in order to conserve the
food supply, the German embassy at
Washington has notified the state de-
partment that the order of seizure will
not apply to food stuns sent to individ-
ais in Germany from the United States.
The Netherlands premier told the
lower chamber Of Parliament at The
Hague that the entire Dutch army
must be kept with the colors.
AT any moment he added, Incl
dents are possible which may render
it necessary for us to take an appeal
to arms
A Zeppelin airship dropping bombs
on Libau. Russia, was brought down
in the Baltic sea and its crew cap
tured.
The German protected cruiser Ga
zelle has been torpedoed in the Bal
tic sea by an unknown submarine.
She was not too badly damaged, how
ever. to make port. Copenhagen heard
that 80 persons were killed and 80
injured in an Austrian air raid ever
kielce. Poland.
Sir Edward Grey. the British for
eign secretary, has authorized a
statement in reply to the recent
scrap of paper" interview of the
German imperial chancellor. in which
strong denial is made that Great Brit
ian in 1911 was determined to throw
troops into Belgium without the as
sent of the Belgian government. Sir
Edward had assured the Belgians, the
statement said. that no British gov
eminent would violate the neutrality
of Belgium, so long as it was not vio-
lated by any other power. Germany's
building Of alleged strategical rail-
roads on the line to the Belgian from
tier was given as one reason for som
versations on military subjects be-
tween British and Belgian officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27
BOY GETS Wish
Fer REFORMATORY

Fall River, Mass. Jan. 2a.-Atter q
years efforts Armand Blais. a 19-year-
old boy. had his desire realized today
when he was sentenced to the Concord
reformatory where he can learn a trade,
Blais was before the court twice last
wear on charges of vagrancy and plead
ed to be sent to Concord. but each time
he was committed to the house of cor
rection. Since then policemen have re-
ported that the lad has stopped them
many times, pleading to be sent to the
reformatory as he had no work. a few
days ago he stole his fathers watch and
some clothing and disappeared. Then he
gave himself up at the police station,
begged to he arrested and when brought
before Judge Hanify today pleaded sue
cessfully to be sent to the reformatory
where he could learn to earn a living.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27

London, Jan. 2S.-Noon.-The sweep
ing regulations for the conservation
of the food supply of Germany. includ-
ing the confiscation of the entire grain
crop, is regarded in London as the
most significant item Of news receiv-
ed today from the countries at war.
Berlin announces officially that this
step cuts deeper into the economic
life of the German people than any
other measure adopted since the
outbreak Of hostlities and the gov
eminent defends the regulation on the
ground that in order to upset the
plans Of Germans enemies to starve
the empire, it is necessary to make
certain Of q regular supply OF food
stuffs until the next harvest.
In the war area the reported Rus
sian invasion Of Hungary by way Of
Is attracting interested at
tention in London, a special news dis
patch from Budapest setting forth
that after q temporary check the Mus
covites actually had penetrated Hun
gary, where they hold the key Of Jo-
sefAlva, an important strategic posi-
ton. Russian reinforcements are re-
ported a. constantly arriving in Blu
kowina. q fact which clearly indicates,
Id the opinion Of British observers. the
sylvania in force.
/, Petrograd asserts that as a counter
fQA &hIg Rualaa1 move against Tran
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27
BRITISH DEFEAT
IN SOUTH AFRICA

Berlin. Jan. 26-By Wireless to Say
ville-The following official communi-
cation was made public today:
The report of the governor of Ger
man South Africa received today con-
firms statement that the British were
defeated at Sand Fontein. Sept Is.
Three British squadrons were almost
annhiliated by the Germans who made
prisoners of Is officers including the
commander, Col. Grand and 200 men.
The Germans also took two guns. The
Germans lost two officers and twelve
men killed and % men wounded
The British official bulletin from
Pretoria at the beginning of October,
said the losses Of the United British
and Union of South Africa forces were
Is men killed and forty wounded and
seven men missing and 80 mide prison.
ers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27

The words of the manifesto must not
be limited to Russian territory
No explanation was made of the for
eisn minister's reference TO the enc
my's territory but it is regarded as a
references to Galicia, which, although rot
Russian territory. is characterized here
as being inhabited by little Russians. y
NJ. Sazanoff said that Great Britain
was bearis,5 conscientiously the tremen-
deus burden of her share of the war.
The assistant minister of war said
that Russian manufacturers were meet
ing satisfactorily all the demands made
upon them by the government and that
the army commssariat was being main
tanned efficiently.
Pierre kharitonov. secretary of state
and at present acting premier, said ttat
the financial condition of the country was
good. 1t was intimated that an agree
ment with Sweden would soon be reach
ed providing for completion of railway
connections between the two countries.
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GERMAN CELEbRA ton OF THE
KA|SER'S BIRTHDAY LACKS ANY
APPRECIAbLE GAINS ALONG FRONT
DESPITE Determined ATTEMPTS

were prevented from getting a second
heavy gun in position. This was on Sun
day On Monday the Germans made
their attacks and some of the hardest
fighting Of the campaign took place.
The hospital at Bethune was shelled by
the Germans and the wounded had to
be removed to Boulogne. There has been
heavy fighting to the east and vast af
Craonne in the Argonne and in Alsace.
The Russians are making another ef-
fort to advance in East Prussia, while in
Poland there has been a slackening in
the fighting on both sides for the mo-
ment The Russians appear to be con-
centrating themselves on their offensive
north OF the lower Nistula, while the
Austro- Germans are busy making prepa-
rations to upset the Russian advance
through the passes of the Carpathians
and in southern Bukowina.
Russian submarines have made their
appearance in the Baltic sea and have
succeeded in torpedoing the German
cruiser Gazelle, which although badly
damaged, reached Sassnitz with the as
sistance of the Swedish steamer King
Gustave Their activity has stopped the
trade carried on by German steamers
between Germany and Sweden
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27
ACTIVITY ALONG WESTERN BATTLE
FRONT HAS GREATLY INCREASED

Paris, Jan. 26, $50 P. M.-Greatiy
increased activity along the western
battle front is reported in the Official
french communication of today. The
initiative rested with the Germans who
in some sections delivered as many as
five successive attacks of great VIC
ience. 1t is said that all these assault
were met successfully, except in the
region of Craonne, where the Germans
succeeded in penetrating the trenches
of the allies and holding some Of the
ground gained. Bombardment by the
Germans Of the Alsatian town of Senn-
helm, six miles southwest of Thanh.
indicates that they may have made
some progress in this region also
The text of the communication fol-
lows:
On the User front Belgian troops
have made progress in the vicinity OF
Pervyse
"At day break Yesterday the Germans.
one battalion strong, delivered an attack
against our trenches to the east OF
Ypres. This movement was arrested
sharply. Three hundred deai. including
the commandment Of the company at the
head of the German advance were left
on the field of battle. This attack was
to have been supported by certain COM
panies from the German second line but
these men. under the very exact fire of
our artillery, found it impossible to
come out from behind their shelters
Not far from LaBassee, at Givenchy
and Guinchy the enemy delivered five
attacks against tho Prit;cb limo ftar
having made some slight progress the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27

London, Jan. 26.-lo.4o p. M.-The Ger
mans, who are reported from Holland
to be making preparations for big
military venture to celebrate the En-
peror's birthday, tomorrow, have al
ready made a somewhat more determined
effort than usual against the French and
British lines in Flanders and northern
France. They have delivered an attack
on the French to the east of Ypres and
no less than five attacks on the first
division of the British forces on either
side of La Bassee canal.
Both British and French official reports
asSert that all these attacks failed Of
they object and that the Germans suf-
fered heavy losses
The Germans on the other hand while
admitting that their attack on the Brit
ish north of the canal was unsuccessful
say that on the south side of the water
way, their efforts resulted in partial
success.
These attacks followed a heavy bonn
bardment by the British artillery Of the
German positions. near LaBassee. in
which according to reports from Bou-
logne. one great German gun was com
pletely destroyed while the Germans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27
DENOuNCES PRISON
AT CHARlEST0WN

Boston, Jan. 26-"The state prison at
Charlestown is an obsolete hole unfit
for human habitation. You would not
house domestic animal the way prison
ers are housed at Charlestown. 1t should
be torn down." James II. Steadman, state
prison commissioner. said during an adj
dress before the Massachusetts, Real Es-
tate Exchange today. The tide comes
in under the place where the meals are
cooked and darkness and dirt make ev-
erything unsanitary.' he added. Mr..
Steadman urged that new reformatory
be built at Concord. and that the state
prisoners be removed there
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27
RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT WILL
FULFILL EMPEROR'S MANIFESTO

Petrograd. Via London, Jan. 26.-(3 %
P. MD.-''The government stands for the
scrupulous fulfllment of the Emperor's
manifesto issued the day war was de-
clared, that so long as single soldier
of the enemy remains on Russian soil
no peace will be concluded
In these words Sergius Sazanoff, at a
meeting Of the ways and means commit
tee of the Duma today. answered in
quiries propounded by leading members
of the Duma. These inquiries were sug-
gested by the determination said to have
been reached by the German Reichstas
that all territory Redeemed by German
blood" and now occupied by Germans
should be retained
The committee meeting was preparato.
ry to the opening sessions of the coun-
Gil of state on Jan. 80 and of the Duma
on Feb. 3.
LAS to the evacuation Of the enemy's
territory We are bound by agreement
with our allies" NJ. Sazanoff continued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27

New York, Jan. 26-The United
States Steel Corporation today sus-
pended the dividend on the common
stock.
The regular dividend of / "a per
cent was declared on the preferred
stock. At its last meeting the board
OF directors reduced the quarterly div
idend on the common stock from l
Ia per cent to half of one per cent.
These returns compare with total
earnings at the end of the previous
quarter of s22,267,O02 and net income
for the quarter Of $146S2.0o.
The last previous quarter showed a
surplus for the first time in 1914. 1t
was ss9,479.
The total earnings of the corpora
ton for the last quarter of 1914 We're
S10.933.170 and the net income for the
quarter of s6.345,25s. The deficit TO,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27

Berlin. Jan. 8.-(By Wireless to Lon
don. $40 a. M-The Federal council
has put into effect sweeping regulations
for the conservation of the food supply.
as follows:
All stocks of corn. wheat and -four
are ordered seized by Feb. !.
All business transactions in these COM
modites are forbidden from Jan &c.
All municipalities are charged with the
duty of setting aside suitable supplies
Of preserved meats.
The owners OF corn are ordered to
report their stocks Immediately where
upon confiscation, at a fixed price Will
follow.
4 government distributing office for
the regulation of consumption will be
established, distribution being made ac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27
ALEX. M'GREG0R FOR
LIEUT. GOVERNOR

Boston. Jan. 26-Alexander McGreg-
or, for three years member of the
governors council, and formerly 'presi-
dent OF the Republican Club of Mas
sachusetts tonight announced his can
didaey for the Republican nomination
for lieutenant governor next year.
Councillor Guy Ham announced his
candidacy for second place on the par
" ticket Inst night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27
MUCH INTEREST IN
H|NCKLEY CASE IN
SACADAH0C COUNTY

Bath. Me. Jan. 26.-(SpeciaD. Much in
the case of Samuel T. Hinckley OF
Georgetown, now supposed to be under
consideration by the Sagadahoc county,
grand jury which met today at the
opening of the supreme court Hinckley
was charged with the murder of Charles
Barnes at Five Islands. and held on prob
able cause. He has been under observa-
ton at the State hospital in Augusta for
his sanity since the homicide. SUIT Ty-
son of the hospital was on hand today
to submit a report of his observations
Chief Justice Albert r. Savage is
presiding at this term of the supreme
court which opened today. Prayer vas
offered by Rev. c. Raymond Chappell
of the First Baptist church. George f.
Thompson of this city was elected
foreman Of the first traverse jury ana
David G.. Reed of Woolwich foreman
Of the second jury. Of the four gentle
men from Richmond drawn for jury
work, three were excused by Justice
Savage. They We're Major Charles B.
Day, Editor W. F. Durham of The
Bee and T. j. Southland. Both juries
were excused until tomorrow morning
at o'clock.
DR.. Walter E. futile, a Boston dem
fist, has filed an action for divorce
from his wife, Jessie w. futile, alleg-
ing cruel and abusive treatment The
case will be heard before Justice Saw
age Friday. An Intellectual attempt
was made by counsel for Mrs Tuttle
to have the case tried before a Jury.
Ex-Mayor Frank A. Morey of Lewis
ton appears for DR.. futile and Mayor
Arthur j. Dunton of Bath for Mrs.
Tuttle
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GERMAN FLEET OFF
COAST OF BOTHNIA

London, Jan. 26, P. M.-The Ger
man armored cruiser Friedrich Carl,
and a numerous group Of torpedo
boats were seen today off the Aland
Islands at the entrance to the gulf of
Bothnia, steering south. Later they
passed Gotland close to the shore. 1t
is believed that they have again been
active in the laying Of mines in the
Gulf OF Bothnia. All shipping in the
gulf ha2 now been stopped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27
Joint INSTALLATION
A. 0. u. ". AND D,CF

About 50 members of the Ancient U
der of United Workmen and Degree
Honor attended the joint installation NJ
Tuesday evening in Grand Army ~
Following the installation ceremonies y
ladies served an excellent supper IN =
dining rooms, after which a program W
enjoyed.
The officers of Imperial Lodge. u
H., were installed by Grand Deputy 30
lie l. Philbrick. assisted by Past "fa4
Chief of Honor Sadie f. Metcalf aela
as grand usher, together with Low
Springer. past grand chief Of honor %
Mary Anderson Of Halloweh, gfahd ~
of honor. Mrs. Carrie Jones Of ma.
we'll was grand chief Of ceremonies =
officers installed follow:
p. c. of H.. Emily Dickson; c o.
Ethel Rankins; l.. OF H., Carrie cary /,
of c.. Charity Hanks; recorder Nc,
/. Philbrick; financier, Sadie t. ~
calf; treasurer. Emma sylvester usns
Sara Stetson; l. W. Nellie Cram u ="
Charles Sylvester pianist. IVY Co'sa~,
The officers of Highland Lodge y
L. W., were installed b. Grand pep,,
Charles F. Flynt. assisted ny T. NJ
Charles II. Dill as past grand TIE.
and p NJ. w. Frank Hewins as s''
guide. The officers Installed follow.
p. VI. W.. L. B. Cary; NJ. w. I.
Fitzgerald: foreman. F. B. Man.
overseer. Frank Hewins: recorder +.
Maxwell; Fin. H. W. Haskell fete', q
c. II. Dill: guide. G W. sylvester L''
c. F. Flynt; Q. w. E. Grady -.
After the installation ceremonies :,
following program was carried OUT :.
proved a very interesting entertainnis.
for those present: Piano 500 =,
Farnham: song, Mrs. Rankin; PAM !
Marie Cram: song. Marie simpson, =.
ing, Mrs Farnham; song. Mrs Ioie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27
ENGLAND INTERESTED BY GERMAN
CONSERVATION OF FOOD SUPPLY

was sent ostensibly to operate against
Serbia is now being directed to the
defence of the Carpathian passes in
conjunction with the forces of Hun
gary.
Petrograd reports also. that the
Russian Caucasian army is closing in
on the Turkish Black sea flank, where
the Ottoman troops are described as
in a dangerous plight. From the same
source comes Il report that the Brit
ish army in Mesopolamia has met
with some success while advancing
on Bagdad.
On the sea the presence Of subma-
rines near the island of Ruegen in the
Baltic off the coast Of Prussia. has
caused the German mail boat to put
back to Trelleborg. Sweden, when on
ly a few hours out on her return run
to Sassnitz.
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LUMBER KEEPS
SCH'R PALMER
FROM SINKING

Delaware Breahwater, Del, Jan. %
Reports late tonight from the scene of
the accident We're that the Elizabeth
Palmer was float and in an easy posi-
ton Although apparently badly dam
aged and with decks awash. shipping
men declared that the schooners cargo
of lumber reduced the possibility OF her
going TO the bottom TO a minimum.
Wreckng tugs left here tonight TO:
Fenwicks island and probably will tow
the disabled vessel to the Breakwater
tomorrow for repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27
STEEL CORPORATION SUSPENDS
DIVIDEND ON COMMON STOCK

the quarter was S5,606,2S3. .:.s
The dividend on common stock was
passed because of the poor earnings.
which were the smallest in the cor
poration's history. It's suspension.
which was unanimously voted accord
ing to the report. occasioned consid-
cradle surprise in financial and indus
trial circles. because Of the decision or
the directors in December last to main
tain the then existing scale Of wages
through 1915 and for the added reason
that Chairman Cary at that time eX-
pressed his belief in early trade bet
terment. After payment of the pre-
ferred dividend which involves an out
lay of s6.30t.92o. there will be deficit
Of S5.606,2S3 in the surplus. This Will
be taken from the undivided surplus
of 1913. reducing the latter item to less
than 100000.
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CONSERVE GERMAN FOOD SUPPLY
FRUSTRATEPLANS OF ALLIES

rording TO the number of inhabitants.
The Imperial Gazette today publishes
the following notice regarding the con-
tiscation of grain:
There is no doubt that the measure
ordered taken cuts much deeper into
the economic life of our people than all
the other economic regulations hitherto
adopted by the Federal council during
the war II is. however, necessary in
order to make certain the sufficient and
regular supply of our people with bread
stuffs until next threshing of the new
harvest and is besides a necessity of life
for the government and the nation
The present order gives lis the GER
tainty that our enemies plan TO starve
Germany will be upset and assures us
o. plenty OF bread until the next 'har-
vest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-27

New York. Jan. 26-Evidence intend
ed to discredit the testimony of for
mer Governor ]. Franklin Fort of
New Jersey, who defended the fitness
of James NJ. sullivan as minister TO
Santo Domingo was introduced today
at the investigation of the charges
against Sullivan. To show that Mt
Fort at the time Of his official visit
to Santo Domingo last Summer, to ad-
just the revolutionary troubles there,
did not hold a good opinion of Sulil-
van. Walker W. Wick. instigator or
the investigation read letter from
John T. Vance. deputy receiver gen.
eral at Santo Domingo. dated Oct. H.
1904. In this Vance said he was sur
prised to see that Gov. Fort is going
to whitewash Sullivan's record.
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letter TENDS TO DISCREDIT FORT
TESTIMONY IN the SULLIVAN CASE

LAS a matter OF fact Vance wrote:
Gov. Fort was about the strongest
man l have heard speak on the sub
ject of sullivan and his career in San
to Domingo. He gave his impressions
OF Sullivan as diplomatic representa-
tive in Santo Domingo and to me he
stated that, being with him ON the
boat and seeing him deport himself at
the dinner table, was enough for him
to know what kind Of a man he was,
and that he was not the kind of man
that should represent the United
States in Santo Domingo"
Frank J. r.. Mitchell, president of the
'Eanco Nacional entered further de-
tails of the charges that it was an
untrustworthy institution as set forth
in evidence produced by Wick.
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LAND CAPTAIN and
CREW OF CELIA F,

Havana. Jan. 26.-The steamer Atenas.
from Bocas Del Toro. landed here today
Capt. Godfrey and his wife and six mem
bers of the crew of the American schoon-
er Celia F.. which was wrecked off Cape
San Antonio jar. %. The shipwrecked
crew was rescued by the schooner Mel
bourne p. Smith and transferred to the
Atenas. The Celia +. sailed from
Bridgewater. \. s, Dec u for Cienfuegos
with lumber.
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GERMANS PREPARE
BIG COUP TODAY

Amsterdam. Jan. 90. via London-(55o
p. MD.-Reports reached Amsterdam to-
day to the effect that the Germans in
Belgium are preparing a big military Ven
ture for tomorrow. Emperor William 8
birthday. Details of the expected coup
have not been revealed. but all the rail-
roads OF Belgium are being used exclu-
sively for military purposes. Great guam
Titles of war material are being sent to
the front.
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EXPECTATION OF
COTTON ALLOWED

London, Jan. % 100 p MA dis
patch to Reuters Telegram Co., from
Amsterdam says that that the prohibi-
ton of the expectation of cotton has
been temporarily abrogated.
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BARRACKS AT FORT
STANDISH BURNED

Boston, Jan. 2I.-The barracks at Fort
Standisn on LEVELS Island in Boston
harbor. were damaged by fire early to-
day The soldiers attached to the coast
artillery CORPS on duty there fought the
flames with the means ut hand until a
fire boat from this city arrived. The
blaze Illuminated the entire harbor