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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02

It is not understood that the matter is
secret American bases for submarine at
tacks on freighters going from Boston
and New York fifth large cargoes of mu-
nitions, under British or French govern
ment charter, has been brought to the
attention of officials in Washington in
such a way that it is thought there is
substantial foundation for the report,
and that it is a matter worth consider
ing verw seriously and confidentialIy,
with a view to forestalling such a use of
any part Of the American coast, if it is
possible to prevent 1t.
Once such a base had been secretly
established it would be a comparatively
easy matter to provision 1t with fuel
shipped from American ports in craft
not known to be in the control Of the
German government. However bold and
improbable the establishment of such a
base may seem. the information indicat-
ing such an intention has reached Wash
ington in such a way that it cannot be
and has not been ignored. The Maine
coast is within easy striking distance Of
the Atlantic steamer lanes, which run
farther north in the summer than in the
winter.
It was pointed, out tonight that the
ordinary mercator chart does not clearly
show the nearness Of the steamer lanes
to the Maine coast. and that this fact
can only be fully appreciated by study
ing a globe and drawing a great circle
around the sailing routes from New York
and Boston to England and the channel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
$S2,O25,716 Balance

Notwithstanding the deficit on the
years business the treasury now has
an actual net balance of $s2025, ZIG,
With such a balance on hand and ev-
cry prospect that it will be increased
possibly by s10.000.O00 in the Next 10
days, it is evident that there will be
no issue of Panama canal or other
government bonds to replensh the
Golfers for many months to come, if
at all.
Customs receipts for thu last fiscal
year amounted to s209,2o 107 about
s11 100000 under the estimates made by
Secretary McAdoo several months aft
er the war began and $50 100000 be-
low the amount received from this
source in 1914. With the end of the
war apparently remote, it is we'll
known that many treasury officials are
convinced that it will be necessary for
Congress to restore the old duty on
sugar at the next session. Sugar be-
comes free next year whereas in the
days when it paid duty it brought in
about $50, 200, 900 a year.
The income tax proved the big pro-
Queer during the past II months. To-
tai receipts up to the close of BUSH
ness last night were $79,s2S,675. of
which s36,3O3,525 came in on June 80.
This is more than sS,5OO,00O above
the total received from the tax last
year. and there remains 10 days of
grace in which it may lawfully be
paid.
Officials are confident that during
this period there will be received in
come tax payments at least $6.000,OOO
1t was said tonight that the per-
sonal income tax proved a surprise
this year. Last year, it brought in on
ly about s2S,O0O,0O0, but up to date
this year it has produced more than
Sal 100000 and that probably will be
augmented by several millions. The
corporation income tax apparently
will be about the same as that re-
ceived last year.
Contrary to current reports, it now
develops that the emergency tax law
also has proved an even better rev.
enue producer than was expected De-
spite this. however, internal revenue
Continued on Page 12-coI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
Off Maine Coast

The impression was conveyed that
there was possibility of such bases
being established on some one or more
of the less frequented islands which
dot the Maine coast
The establishment Of such a base
on the American coast would consti-
tute fragrant violation Of American
neutrality and would undoubtedly be
provocative Of severe stress in the
relations between this country and
Germany. but the informant insisted
that the information had come in so
definite fashion that it could not be
ignored. 1t is known that the POSSIBLE
lty of the establishment of such a Sc
cret base along some of the islands Of
the New England coast has been
brought to the attention Of officials.
VINO are turning the matter over in
their minds very seriously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
ABOLISH OFFICE
BATH SHIPPING
COMMISSIONER
Shipping Men Are Greatly Dis
appointed at Loss of Convent
ence-George w. Morse Held
Office for ii Years

Bath, Me-, July 1.-(SpeciaD.- Al
tier long and useful existence the To-
|cal Office Of the United States ship
|ping commissioner ceased to exist to-
day, having been automatically closed
because no appropriation was. made
|for it's continuance. Whether it will
|be re-opened is matter of conjec-
|ture only, but in the minds of many
Fit will be.
George W. Morse, who has been
shipping commissioner for the past IA
years. turned over all government
books. records and papers to govern
Lment officials at the customs office to-
|day and according to correspondence
Between officials Of the department of
commerce and local shipping men the
Business formerly done through the
commissioner Office will now be done
Through the customs Office.
Local shipping men are disappoint-
ed in the closing of the Office as it
has always been Of great convenience
as we'll as importance to them. Much
interest is now manifested as to
whether the closing of the office will
be temporary or permanent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
GERMANY MAY UTILIZE ISLANDS
OFF maine COAST TO ESTABLISH
BASES OF SUBMARINE SUPPLIES
FOR ATTACKING MUN|TION VESSELS

Washington, July 1.-Information
has reached Washington that there is
a strong probability of the German
admiralty's launching upon sub
marine campaign from secret bases
on this side Of the Atlantic in an ef-
fort to halt the procession of NUM-
ton ships from the United States to
English and French ports.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
OLIVER OTIS OF
THE "ROCKLAND
OPINION" DEAD
and Proprietor of Week
~ Newspaper Passes Away
Suddenly Following Operation
IN THE BUSINESS 81 YRS,

Rockland, Me-, July 1.-Oliver Otis,
editor and proprietor of the Rock
land Opinion and one Of the best
known weekly newspaper publishers
in Maine, died suddenly today, follow
ing an operation.
Long Newspaperman ,+
Oliver Otis was born ir Leeds, Maine,
Aug. Is, 1S4S. His printing Office expert
ence began at the age of 10 when his
ed to the payroll of the Pennington Pa
triot 1t was followed by years school,
ing at the Pennington academy, meart
time continuing his apprenticeship in tn
local printing Office. After leaving q q
in 1864 he entered the employ Of = s ~
iston Journal. Here he served but Snort
time before returning to Pennington. His
subsequent 'back shop service was with
the Pennington Chronicle, the Oxford
Democrat of Paris. the Lewiston Gazette
and the Maine Standard of Augusta. He
was foreman Of the Chronicle and Stand
ard plants.
His first editorial experience was in 1873
and 1874 with the Auburn Clipper, the
readers of which were early impressed
with the personality that has since
achieved for him a strong newspaper
reputation not only in his own State but
we'll beyond its borders.
Mr.. Otis first wife was Mary Frohock
of Rockland. In 1888 he was married to
Susan Robbins Small of Deer Isle, who
survives him, together with one son, En-
sign. Another son, Terrence, died at the
age of four. Mr.. Otis is also survived by
one brother, ]. Fremont Otis Of Auburn;
one sister, Mrs. B. w. Armstrong of
Greenfield. Mass; and two stepdaughters,
Mrs. H. L. Lougee and Mrs. Alice Lou
gee of Salem, Mass.
Mr.. Otis was a devoted follower of local
fraternity interests. He was past wor.
shipful master of Rockland Lodge, F.
and A. NJ, and belonged to all the local
Masonic bodies up to and including the
Scottish Rite branches. He was a past
noble grand of Knox Lodge, 1. o. o. F.,
past chancellor Of General Berry Lodge,
X. Of p, and member of Rockland
Lodge Of Elks. He belonged to LIMERICK
Lodge, N. E. o. p, and was trustee Of
the Knox County General hospital.
Mr.. Otis was in the full enjoyment Of
rugged health until about three weeks
ago, when he began to have considerable
pain. This increased to such an extent
that two weeks ago he was obliged to
Continued on Page 12-coIumn y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
Messages Not Permitted

The dispatches, the first the depart
ment had received in nearly two weeks
from the Mexican capital, revealed
that while the cable from the city was
not cut, Carranza authorities refused
to permit messages to pass. It is un-
derstood inquiry will be made by the
United States Of Gen. Carranza to
learn the responsibility for the stop
page of diplomatic communications.
While it appeared today that the
Zapata forces still were in control Of
the capital, fighting was continuing in
the outskirts of the city against the
reinforced columns of Gen. Pablo
Gonzales, the Carranza commander.
Continued success by the Zapata
forces in resisting the entry of Car
ranzas troops into the capital has
deadlocked operations in the south
while in the vicinity of Aguascalientes.
Gen. Villa claims to have re-taken La
Cos and defetaed Gen. Hill, who sue
ceeued zen. Obregon in active COM
mand OF the Carranza forces. This re-
port is contradicted by Carranza Off
Gals, who declare Obregon is havino
continued successes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
NO BONDS AT PRESENT

Washington, July 1.-The second bus
mess year of the present administra-
ton, which closed yesterday, showed
deficit of s35,se4,3s1, compared with
a surplus for the year ending June 80,
~
1914, Of s344lS,6T.
Official explanation will not be is
sued until the figures for the year are
analyzed by Secretary McAdoo, but
on the face Of the records it is appa-
rent that receipts were much smaller,
an enormous reduction in customs rev.
-
enues resulting from the war, while
disbursements were much greater.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
CAPT. TRICKEY
TELLS EFFORTS
TO MAKE ESCAPE

London, July 1.-5.40 P.
M.-Capt. Trickey of the Ar
menian, in an interview to-
day said he only surrendered
to the German submarine
when to freighter was afre
in three places and a dozen
members Of the crew had
been killed by shrapnel fire.
1.-THE submarine as a signal to
STOP" said Capt. Trickey, first
put a couple of shots over our
bows when we were four miles off.
! put my stern to him and ran for
it.
1.-THE submarine then beaan to
she'll US in earnest, the shrapnei
bursting all around US, killing sew
ersl of the crew and knocking 9TH
ers overheard. soon realized that
the enemy was gaining on US but
N~ "S@ P'oPooS ~ surrender
without a struggle. But my steer
ing gear was soon hit and placed
out Of commission Then she'll
fell into the engine room and an
other carried the ,Ma.coni house
away. Still another cut down the
funnel and disabled the stokers,
preventing them from keeping
steam up.
"By this time the ship wal on
fire in three places and ! de1ded
to surrender. We had resisted the
enemy for an hour and IL OF 13
zen lay dead on the deck.
b "The submarine comma nder then
forced me to clear ship and at sew.
en- minutes past eight the Arme.
MAN went down, shattered by two
torpedoes.
{" must say that the submarine
commander showed US every fair
ness after we had given up, pick
ing up many Of the crew, who, be-
cause Of damaged boat, had fall
en- into the water.
"Most Of the crew who persisted
we're Americans"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02

Washington, July 1.-Oficial
information on which to base
accurate judgment of circum-
stances under which the Brit
ish steamer Armenian was de-
stroyed with the loss of a num-
Der of American lives were
lacking tonight, and until all
details are available Secretary
Lansing stated that the posi-
ton of the American govern
ment could not be determined.
From news dispatches, how
ever, and a closer reading of Of
fetal reports of yesterday, Off
Gals we're inclined to the view
that inasmuch as the Armenian
apparently refused to submit to
the warning command of the
German submarine to halt, and
made repeated attempts to es-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
BELIEVE GERMAN
FORCES ON WAY
TO THE FRENCH
FRONT OF WAR

Geneva, via Paris, July 1, $40 P. M.
The Swiss people are wondering what
is happening on the other side of the
Rhine. No German trains are arriving
at Constance and the Swiss railway
as consequence, has been obliged to
suspend its International service in
this section. The Germans have sus-
pended the steamer service on Lake
Constance. Swiss as we'll as other neu-
trails. including Americans, have been
unable to enter Switzerland, all being
stopped at the frontier.
1t is believed here that the Germans
are sending large reinforcements
through southern Germany from the
russian to the French front and for
TINS reason have put the usual restric-
lions on travel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
GOVERNOR WHITMAN OF n, Y, WILL
NOT COMMUTE Death SENTENCE
OF POLICE LIEUT.. CHARLES BECKER
BUT GRANT REPR|EVE FOR APPEAL

Albany. N. Y. July 1.-Governor
Whitman today declined to commute
the death sentence of Charles Becker
the former New York police lieuten-
ant, convicted of the murder Of Her.
man Rosenthal. simultaneously, Mar
tin B. Manton, Becker's counsel. an
nounced that he would take no fur
Their legal step in behalf of his client.
In order that other counsel for
Becker nay have an opportunity to
appeal to the federal courts, however,
if desireL the Governor granted the
convicted man a reprieve Of two weeks
from the week beginning July 1az
the week fginning July 2s. 5s
After u Manton left after
Anal app 10 did not know il til.
case woul b takes 4laa higher court,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02

WASHINGTON July 1-Faced with unparalleled conditions
famine and anarchy in Mexico City threatening the safety
foreigners officials of the United States giving
consideration tonight of relief Long dispatches
ent by courier to Vera Cruz by the Brazilian minister Mex
o City before Secretary Lansing here and President
Wilson at Cornish, N H. who may authorize effort to OBJ
an of Gen. Carranza send supplies
capital through neutral agencies Influence of the diplomatic
corps Mexico City being counted provide for
moval of foreigners from danger of the fighting.
"Ony the opening of the railroad from Mexico City to
Cruz said of the Brazilian minister's messages
bring relief to the situation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
THE DESTROYER
LIGHTNING WAS
NOT SUNK AS HAS
BEEN REPORTED

London, July L., $50 P. M.-The tor
peooboat destroyer Lightning was
damaged last night on the east coast
by mine or torpedo explosion. She is
now in harbor. Fourteen members of
her crew are reported as MISSING.
Announcement that the LIGHTNING had
been damaged was contained in an
ollclai communication issued by the
British admiralty tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
ONWARD RUSH OF
TEUT0NS( into POLAND GIVES
BR|T1SR CAUSE FOR WONDER
England Puzzled by Policy of Who Now Have
100000 Men Poland Fron-Admits New Invasion Fur
nishes Serious Aspect and Optimistic Attitude Becomes One
OF Doubt e

London, July Id .so P. M."-l'rhe
"'''n"@'' drive Of the Aos'r'-os'-
man armies from Gaslicia into Poland
is daily becoming mo}re formidable, and
England is puzzled avs to whether they
propose to make their main effort in
this direction, instead ,of maintaining
a concentrated offensivA> to the east
ward, to force the RUSSIANS out Of the
southeast tip Of Galicia.
Whatever the ultimate objeSt is, the
fighting along the Gnila Lipa has not
abated, and this afternoon Berlin Of
fetal communication not only records
progress in this sector but further
north in the Arcarou and Lemberg ais
we'll as along what has now become the
northern front, between the Vistula
and Bug rivers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
Only Possible Stay

Only a writ issued by federal court
now will act as stay. A mere ap-
peal will not have that effect. Mr..
Manton, who retires from the case,
never has been Of the opinion that
there was much hope Of the federal
courts interfering with the execution.
There are few points on which it is
expected an appeal on constitutional
grounds might be taken, but they are
considered Of a minor character.
Mrs. Becker did not appeal to the
Governor in her husbands behalf. Be-
fore going into conference with the
Governor today, Mr.. Manton announce
ed that she would not appear. The
Governor would have granted her an
audi e had she expressed desire
80 ieard.
Nanton was with the Governor
49, uprivate Office Of the executive
IA - for about an hour. Just
- assed between them is I'M
After the conference. Mr..
ID ~ Twas ushered out Of side
reluctantly admitted that
commutation had been denied and a
CONTINUED on Page 12-coI. y 4
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
Army IF IF 100000

front are estimated at two million
men and their progress has been rapi
id. They have crossed the forest firing
ing the Tanew river, and are not far
from the Zamosc fortress rs miles
north Of the Galician frontier. Only a
hundred miles to the north Is the
great Russian base Brest-Litovsk link
ed with Warsaw by important rail-
ways and lying almost due east of the
Polish capital
Continued on Page 12-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02

cape, acco6ling to international
law the sinking Of the vessel
was justified &en though nom
combatahts were O, hoard. This
was the rule eid dOwnafn the
case Of blockade runners in The
American Civil War, and is the
principle applicable to neutral
vessels who refuse visit and
search.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
YEARS EARNINGS
OF PANAMA CANAL

Panama, July 1.-Figures compiled
by ii. A. Smith. canal auditor. indi-
cate that the Panama canal will show
an excess in earnings over expendi-
lures for the first year of operation
ending June 80 of approximately $780,
900.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
OFFICIAL WASHINGTON |NCL|NES TO VIEW SINKING
OF STEAMER ARMENIAN JUSTIFIED BY INTERNATIONAL
LAW BECAUSE REFUSED TO Obey COMMAND TO HALT

Determination of Position of American Government Awaits Receipt
Of Official and Definite Have
Attempted Escape until Sheed into Submission with Burning
And Dozen OF Washington as International
Aspects of Case Become Less Threatening
Rule Laid Down American Civil War
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
PROHIBITION
NOW IN EFFECT
ALABAMA STATE

montgomery, Ala, July Estate.
wide prohibition was in effect TO-DAY.
every saloon in the state was closed
'a's night. The transition was quiet
and orderly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
Relieves Tension

Relieves Tension
There was little tension over the in
cident in Official quarters here after it
became known that the Armenian had
sought to evade capture. It was adj
mitted that If official reports bore out
the press dispatches, there was no like
lihood that any new cause Of complaint
would be added to the issues pending
between the United States and Ger
many. One or two officials suggested
that inasmuch as Germany had in eff
feet given warning that enemy ships
would be torpedoed without a warn
ing, q merchantmen carrying contra
band might be justified in attempting
to escape since to halt would mean
certain destruction, with no assurance
or an opportunity for the crew to es-
B
cape. 1t was pointed out that the last
American noto to Germany on the
Lusitania and Falaba cases said:
Nothing but actual forcible resist
ance or continued efforts to escape by
fisHt 1when ordered to stop for pur-
lose of visit on the part of the mer-
~ antman has ever been held to for
fer the lives of her passengers and
crew."
Conflicting Views
These officials were inclined to ar
que that the German submarines might
not order vessels to stop merely ''for
the purpose of visit" Others. however,
declare that the rules of warfare d not
require the commander Of %, Ship
Continued on Page 1csASs)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability Of
the firm you're trading with is the first
consideration. We have been in the
Jewelry business right here on Lisbon
st; 81 years ana guarantee every article article
sented. We also guarantee our prices to
be as low Tor lower) as any other reliable
JeWelry House in Maine!
watches, Diamond Rings. Wedding
Rings. Seal Rings, Silverware for the
table, and all sorts Of beautiful and
Inexpensive Gift articles.
.DreW's Reliable JeWeITy Store
Established 1S61--A years ago!
Is Lishon Street. Lewiston. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02

Boston Forecast
Boston. July 1.Vforecast Tor Bos-
ton and vicinity: Friday unsettled,
probably showers: Saturday general
ly cloudy; moderate variable winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
THE WEATHER
CLOUDY

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Cloudy Friday and Satur-
day; probably showers on the coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
IF PRESS DISPATCHES ARE CONFIRMED
WILL DISCOVER NO NEW COMPLAINT

Excuse for Action of Captain Trkey Found in Germany
Declaration that Enemys Sh ps Would Be Torpedoed With
out neutrality-suspicious. Cleaned from Discussion U.
Capital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
FAMINE and ANARCHY AT MEXICO
|CiIY BRING U. S. OFFICIALS TO
CONSIDERATION OF MEASURES FOR
| RELIEF OF THE STRICKEN CAPITAL

bspatches Brazilian Minister Tell of Desperate Condi
tions-Declares Opening of Railroad Only Means of Relief
Will Investigate Stopping by Carranza Authorities of Dpo
matte Communications
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02

or what attorney, if any. would ap-
peal for the convicted man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
Second Year
Shows Loss
$7o,283,O58
Over the LIST

Deficit of s35,se4,3s1 Compared
With Surplus of $34,41S,677
on June 30, 1914-Secretary
McAdoo Will Analyze Figures
Before Issuing Explanation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-07-02
Gifts Of Silver.
and Glassware

vo - you seek USEFUL THINGS in
clairs nt-selections. this store still
s,oo,l your nrst attention. For in this
beam oui' md not only things of
nv s and value. but things of IT'LL
to- articles whose daily use will keen
user. "ony thought or the
The Nome daily nugget., 1915-01-20
AUsTRiANs DEFEAT RUSSIANS NEAR JAcoBENr.

VIENNA. Jan. 20.--The Russians suffered a defeat by the Austrian army In the extreme south western portion of the province of Bukowina near the town of Jacobent today.
 The Russians were advancing for the purpose of making a junction with the Russian forces operating in Transyl- vania when they were met by the Aus trian army.
 Tho battle was fought in deep snow and tho weather was intensely cold but the Austrian army was strongly posted and administered a telling de- feat upon the Russians who were fair ly slaughtered by the Austrian artillery and machine guns which had been so placed as to command every approach by the Russians.