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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
DESCLEAUX WITHOUT
ATTY. FOR DEFENCE

Paris. Feb. 1.-(6 P. MIN. Labor,
the well-known advocate, has notified
Francois -Desclaux, general paymaster of
the army, that it will be impossible for
him to take charge of the defence of
Desclaux before the courtmartial which
is to try him on a charge of stealing
military stores.
NJ. Labor said that he had accepte
the task of defending Desclaux when
the case appeared to be a purely judicial
one. Since then. NJ. Labor added, Des-
clauX has been the subject of newspaper
polemics because he was a witness for
Madame CaillauX, and as he had been
assured that the charge of espionage
against Desclaux had been abandoned,
he preferred to retire from the case
The Figaro intimates that the sudden
return to Paris of NJ Caillaux, for
whom Desclaux once acted as secretary,
means that he will intervene in the case
in favor of Desclaux.
DesclaMX and a wealthy woman, In
whose mansion were found military
stores said to have been stolen by Des-
claux, were arrested last week. The wo-
man was said to be the wife of q Ger
man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
M00RS LOYAL
TO FRANCE

Faris, Feb. 1-4.5o a. Ma dispatch to
the Temps from Rabat. Morocco. says:
The celebration of the anniversary
of the prophet was the occasion of a
manifestation of the loyalty of the
Moors to France and the Sultan. Gen.
eral Lyautey. resident French governor
Of Morocco. received many of the chiefs
OF the tribes which recently have pro-
claimed their allegiance and their pres
ence at the reception produced a marked
effect on the Mussulman population.
The Sultan, Mulai Yussef, refused the
usual presents Of money rendered by
the tradesmen, saying that the popula-
ton could make better use Of their trib-
utes by sending them to France for the
relief Of the wounded
After the ceremony review of the
native troops was held near the French
camp and in close proximity to the de-
tention camp, where thousand German
prisoners recently have arrived"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
Statement OF
FRENCH OFFICE

Paris. Feb. 1.-10:40 P. M.-The OF
fetal communication issued by the
war office tonight was as follows:
The night of Jan. 81, Feb. l was
very quiet. In the morning of Feb. /
the enemy made a violent attack on
our trenches to the north Of the road
between Bethune and La Bassee The
attack was repulsed and the Germans
left number of dead on the field
AT Beaumont Eanel, TO the mort \
of Albert, the German infantry at
tempted a surprise against one of our
trenches, but they were obliged to take
to flight, abandoning the explosives
with which they had been provided
In the Argonne, there has been
great activity in the region of F'on-
taine Madame and the forest of La
Grurie. An attack by the Germans had
been repealed near Bagatelle. One OF
our trenches, demolished by two
mines was evacuated without loss.
In the Nosges and in Alsace, there
is no action to report. The snow fall
has been very abundant"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
REDUCE PROPORTION
OF WHEAT IN BREAD

Vienna, Feb. Iva London, Feb.
-12:522 A. M.-The minstrial decree
reducing the proportion of wheat or
rye flour in bread making from so to
80 per cent comes into force next Sat =
urday. The use of sugar is restricted
to five per cent.
The police are given power to
search for attractions of the rules laid
down in the ministerial decree.
Burgomaster Weiserkirchner at n
political meeting today, complained
that thousands of families in Vienna
were living as though there was M
war. Elegantly dressed women, he
said. sat in cafes drinking whipped
cream with their coffee and eating
the nest of cakes needless of the fact
that sons and brothers were giving
their lives for the fatherland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
FLOOD THREATENING
PENNSYLVANIA VALLEYS

Pittsburs. Feb. IA warm rain which
has fallen almost increasingly for 80
hours has melted the snow in the water
sheds of the Allegheny and Monongahela
rivers and caused the local weather but
reau tonight to issue food warning
Small streams claimed three lives in this
district Two men We're drowned near
Latrobe, Pa, and woman lost her life
in flooded creek at the West Ho'ng.
Farmers in the bottoms below Evans
Vile. Ind. are moving out with their
stock and grain. The Evansville and In
danapolis railroad bridge at St Peters
burg is out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
PRESIDENT IS
CONFIDENT ON
SHIP PURCHASE

. Washington, Feb. 1.-President Will
son feels confident of the passage of
the. shipping bill. despite today's de-
velopments. He discussed the situa-
ton at length tonight with Secretary
Bryan and Senator Williams and lat
er it was indicated al the White House
that there will be no letup in the fight
for the bill.
1t was indicated that while the Pres
ident would not favor vital amend
ments, there would be no objection
from the administration to minor al
terations to meet the views of sena =
tors who object to the measure as 1t
now stands.
IT was said the President feels it
should ba taken for granted that moth
ing will be done in administration of
the bill if it becomes law. which will
lead to international complications.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
INACCURATE BOSTON
CITY COUNCILLORS

Boston, Feb. 1.-The three city council
lors chosen at the municipal election in
December were inaugurated today. Two
of them, Walter Ballantyne and John A.
Coulthurst, were reelected. but the
third. Henry f. IIagan, was new men,
Der.
George w. Coleman was elected presi-
dent of the body. In his address to the
new council Mayor Curley reviewed the
events of the first year of his adminis-
tration and recommended that better
system for both freight and passenger
transportation in this city and the metro
politan district be devised during the year
to come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
BEGIN TRIAL FOR
MURDER LAWRENCE
JEWELRY SALESMAN

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. THE triai
of piagio Falzone of Wakefield as
principal, 1gnazio Morella as an ac-
complete, and Luigi Grassadonia as an
accessory before the fact, for the muir
der ON Dec. 20 of Maurice Albertsof
of Lawrence a jewelry salesman, was
begun in the superior court today.
The prosecution alleges that robbery
of $500 in cash and jewels valued at
$4,000 was the motive for the crime.
Albertson's body was found buried be-
meath a hut in Wakefield.
A jury. which was empanelled dur
ing the forenoon session, was taken To
the scene Of the murder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
HEARING ON BILL
FOR EXCLUSION OF
SCURR|L0US MAIL

Washington, Feb. 1.-Pending bills
to exclude from the mails at the dis
erection of the postmaster general.
ScandalouS and ScurrillouS matter
were subjects of hearing today before
the House postoffice committee. Much
Of the discussion centered about reli-
gious publications.
Reps. Fitzgerald and Maher Of New
York, Gallivan of Massachusetts and
others, favored the legislation, while
those who opposed 1t included the
Rev. r. H. McKim, the Rev. Clarence
A. Vincent, both Of this city; c. S.
Longacre. secretary of the National
Religious Liberty Association and
others. including representatives of
several organizations.
The arguments drifted into a reIi-
gious controversy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
ROOSEVELT, N. j.
WORKERS GO BACK
TO WORK MONDAY

Roosevelt, n. j., Feb. 1.-Laborers
who had been on strike for month,
went back to work today at the plant
OF the Armour Fertilizer Chemical Co.,
here. one of three plants involved in
the strike in which 10 la borers were
shot by deputy sheritfs Jan. 10. The
company agreed Saturday to restore
the 81 a day wage, the reduction ut
which to $1.60 resulted in the strike.
The nine hour working day hernandez
By the men was not granted.
At the two other plants affected, the
Williams and Clark and the Liebis,
plants of the American Agricultural
Chemical Company the men were still
out. They demand a restoration OF
the 50 wage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
BARGE ANNIE is
REPORTED

Newport, r. L., Feb. 1.-The coal laden
barge Annie with four men, was reported
missing off Block island tonight With
the barge Marion Chappell she was in
tow of the tug Paul Jones when the tug
was forced to cast them adrift because
of broken tail shaft The Jones re-
ported her accident by radio and was
towed into New London. In the mean
time the ting Aries went out from Provi-
dence and took the Marion Chappell
which was anchored off Block island into
Newport. The Aries reported that the
Annie was nowhere in sight Search
for her will be made tomorrow by the
Aries. The Annie is four-masted barge
equipped with sails. She is owned by the
New England Coal & Coke Co
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
EASTERN ASSOCIATION BASEBALL
LEAGUE NOW SIx-TEAM CIRCUIT

New Haven, CT, Feb. 1.-The Water
bury and New Britain clubs were drop
ped from tho Eastern Baseball Associa-
ton at the adjourned annual meeting Of
the directors of that organizat ton today.
This reduces the circuit to a six-team
leagues made up of Hartford, New Ha-
ven. Bridgeport, New London, Springfield
and Pittsf1eld.
For several seasons past the Waterbury
and New Britain clubs have been losing
ventures financially. Since the Cleveland
club Of the American League withdrew
its interest in the Waterbury club I'M
successful efforts had been made to fl
nance II locally.
Manager William Scnskie Of the New
Britain club had been endeavoring to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
REFUSE TO REVIEW
DECISION LOWER COURT

Washington, Feb. 1.-The supreme
court today declined to review the de-
cision of the United States fifth circuit
court of appeals in test case involv-
ing more than $4,000 in claims for
damages against the Louisville &
Nashville Railroad on alleged forged
bills of lading issued by knight, Yam
cey & Co, Alabama cotton brokers.
The lower court held the railroad not
liable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
NEW REGULATIONS
ON BREAD GOES into
EFFECT IN GERMANY

Berlin (Nia The Hague to London),
Feb. 1.-Ql.1o p. MD.-The sale of bread
under the new regulations opened nor
maliy this morning. no measures having
been adopted as yet to enforce the rule
limiting purchases to two kilograms
(about 4! pounds per person weekly TIE
magistrates are still considering what
procedure will be followed Meanwhile
there was no rush to buy.
An increase in the price of beer is
looked for. The National Brewers Asso.
citation has adopted a resolution to the
effect that this is unavoidable, owing 20
the higher cost of labor and all the con-
stituents of beer except hops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02

transfer his franchise from New Britain
to Northampton. Mass, but his efforts. it
is understood, met with little encourage
ment in that city.
The much-discussed subject Of possible
consolidation of the Eastern Association
and the New England League was dis
missed by the directors with brief discus
sion. as was the proposed invasion OF
New England by the Federal League.
In regard to the question of consolida-
ton, President James II. ORourke of
the Association reminded the directors
that each league was bound by a 5-year
working agreement and any action look
ing to consolidation would require a
unanimous vote of al the clubs of both
leagues He did not believe such a vote
could be had.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
n. Y. GIANT CUBS
ORDERED TO REPORT

New York, Feb. AL the young play
ers of the New York Nationals have
been ordered to report for spring train
ing practice at Marlin. Texas, on Feb
Is. it was announced at the Giant s
headquarters today. The regulars will
start from here on Feb %
Emilio Palmero, the young Cuban left
handed pitcher, has signed d contract
for a year with the Giants.
The Brooklyn National eLague Club
today received the signed contract OF
Sherrod Smith, pitcher with the Newark
Internationals last year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
MEDAL GIVEN TO
QUEEN OF BELGIANS

Havre, via Paris, Feb. 2.-121O A.
ferred on the Queen of the Belgians by
Emperor Nicholas of Russia in recog-
milton Of the Queens hroic courage in
ministering to wounded soldiers at the
risk Of her own life. The medal was
presented to the Queen at the Belgian
army headquarters by Major General
Prince Felix Youscoupoff of Emper-
or NichalS' suite.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
CUBAN SENATE
PASSES AMNESTY
BILL over VETO

Havana, Feb. 1.-The Senate tonight
passed over the Presidential veto the
amnesty bill designed to effect the re-
lease of Ernesto Asbert, former COVER
nor OF Havana province, who was con-
victed of killing Chief Of Police Riva
in 1919 and sentenced to II years i'm
prisonment. The House previously
passed the bill.
After the action of the Senate,
cheering crowds Of Asbert's adhcrents
surrounded the Jail in which he is
confined. Asbert will be released from
confinement tomorrow and is expect
ed Immediately to re-enter political
life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
TERRE HRuTE
TRIALS MAR. 8

indianapolis. Feb. DOM Roberts
mayor of Terre Haute, and 20 others
will be placed on trial in the United
States district court on March j.
charged in federal indictment win
conspiring to corrupt the election OF
Nov. 8. 1864 The date was fixed to-
day by Judge Anderson after he had
over ruled the demurrers filed for the
- men.
Five Others who were arrested on
the indictment pleaded not guilty and
probably will be placed on trial az
the same time. The remaining plead
cd guilty but have not been sentenced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
WILL CELEBRATE THE
EXPOSITION OPENING
AT WASHINGTON, D. C.

Washington, Feb. 1-Formal opening of
the San Francisco exposition Feb. 20
probably will be marked by a ceremony
in the rotunda of the Capitol at which
President Wilson is expected to make a
brief address and give a signal for open
ing the fair.
The tentative plans also included ad-
dresses by the Vice President and lead
ers of the Senate and House.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
PROPOSE TAKING
OF Salaries OF
MORE THAN $4,000

New York, Feb. IA proposal to tax
all salaries Of more than 5000 a year In
New York city was considered today by
the board Of estimate as one Of several
recommendations made by Mayor Mitch
els tax commission to investigate now
sources of revenue for the city. The
board adjourned without taking action
on the suggestion and Mayor Mitchell an
nounced that there was little likelihood of
such an income take being levied in new
York in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
ITALIANS PROTEST
HIGH PRICE BREAD

Rome. Feb 1-Meetings in protest
against the high price Of bread continue
to be held in various provincial towns
On the island of Sardinia the price Of
wheat has reached about $40 per cent
quintal (22O.l6 pounds, which exceeds the
price during the crisis in 1898. Mobs in
some of the villages have attacked the
bakeries and the municipalities have been
forced to distribute bread.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
ASKS TIVE
PASSAGE B. & NJ. BILL

Boston, Feb. IA petition signed
by the federal trustees of the Boston
& Maine Railroad asking for the pas
sage of the bill filed by them last
week providing for the reorganization
of the Boston g. Maine, and it's leas-
ed lines, was presented in the House
Of Representatives today by Rep.
John Nj. Gibbs Of Waltnam The pc
tition was presented to clear up any
doubt whether any bill was properly
before the Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
METALS TAKEN BY
THE GERMAN GOVT

London, Feb. $40 A. MA dis
patch to the Times from Berne, Switz-
erland dated Monday says:
Today before noon all stocks ot
copper. tin, nickel, antimony alumni
mum and hard lead whether in a man
ufactured state or not, even including
copper wire and copper refuse had -
be notified to the military authorities
throughout Germany, who have COM
manded them everywhere"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
FATHER OF PRESIDENT
MEIkLEJOHN IS DEAD

Pawtucket, r. l.. Feb. flames
Meiklejohn, father of President Alex
ander Meiklejohn of Amherst College,
died here today in his SIND year. He
was native Of Scotland and came to
this country about 45 years ago and
worked as a color mixer for a local
concern. Latteriy he was president of
the Meil1lejohn Music Co. He was
prominently identified with the order
of Scottish Clans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
TERRIFIC BLIZZARD
SWEEPING WISCONSIN

Milwaukee. Wis. Feb. IA terrific
blizzard is sweeping Wisconsin today,
paralyzing traffic Of all kinds. There
was scarcely an outlet from Milwau-
kee, either by telephone or telegraph
at noon and steam and electric car
service has been knocked out Of all
semblance to regularity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
LLOYDS STIFFENS
INSURANCE RATES

London, Feb. /, $50 F. M.-The Ger
man submarine raid in the Irish sea
caused commotion at Lloyds and in
surance rates stiffened generally. The
Atlantic rate ordinarily is five shil-
lings (s1.25) per cent, but the under
writer's now are asking ten shillinss
and in some cases fifteen shillings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
Smith WINS IN
FLYNN BATTLE

Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. 1.-Gunboaj
Smith won a newspaper decision to-
night over jim Flynn in a 10 round
boxing contest Smith throughout
scored more points, but Flynn had the
greater stamina.
Flynn used boring in tactics and al
though he received four blows for
every one delivered. he was in good
condition when the bout ended.
All the rounds We're very identical
with Flynn working in close and Smith
scoring with a left jab and right
cross to the jaw whenever possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
FOREIGNERS IN
SYRIA ARE SAFE

Washington, Feb. IA cablegram TO
the navy department today from Capt
Oman, commanding the cruiser North
Carolina IN Mediterranean waters,
said that foreigners and their property
in Syria were safe. Alarming re-
ports concerning conditions at Beirut
the captain said, were Without foun-
dalton and had produced a wrong i'm
PRESTON"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
ACQUIT AMERICAN
CHARGE MANSLAUGHTER

London, Feb. !. e9o P. MA coro-
ner's jury today acquitted Frederick
Shareer. an American. of the charge
of manslaughter for having run over
and killed 14-year-old boy with his
automobile last week. The jury return
ed verdict Of accidental death.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
MICHIGAN CENTRAL
SEEKS RECE|yERSH|P

Detroit, Mich, Feb. IA group of
Michigan Central Railroad stockhold-
ers entered u petition in the United
States district court here today for
appointment of a receivership for the
Michigan Central lines. 1t was alleg-
ed that business is being diverted from
the Michigan Central by the New York
Central Railroad for the benefit of 9TH
er roads controlled by the New York
Central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
Narrow ESCAPE
FOR STR |CAR|A

Havre, Via Paris. Feb. 1.-The steamer
1caria from Brazil with a cargo of
coffee, sugar and hides, was 20 miles
northwest Of Cape LIE Hevre today when
a violent explosion occurred on her star
board side below the waterline.
The steamer Immediately became I'M
manageable and began to sink by the
head. In reply to signals Of distress two
tuks put out a2d towed her into Havre
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
WON'T SELL STATE BONDS
"OVER-THE.COUNTER'

Boston, Feb. 1--Charles L. Burriii
state treasurer, announced today tina.
he had abandoned the over the -couu-
ter method of selling state bonds, in
agurated last year by his predecessor
in office, Frederick Mansfield. MI
Burrill said that he would advertise
on Wednesday for bids for $685., 500
in four per cent bonds with an aver
age maturity of IA years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
LAST SURVIVOR OF
ARCTIC TRIP is DEAD

Philadelphia. Feb. Amos Ban
soil, the last surviving member of the
Elisha Kent Kane expedition to the
Arctic regions in 1853. died at his home
here today. He was So years old
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
WANTS
TWO BATTLESA|PS

washington, Feb. 1-President Wilson
told Chairman Tillnan of the Senate ma
val committee today he believed Con-
gress should provide for two battleships
this year and that he disagreed with Mr..
Humans contention none should be built
this year but that four should be con-
structed next year on lessons of the Eu-
ropean war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
CHICAGO WOMEN VOTERS
MUST TELL THEIR AGES

Chicago, Feb. 1.-Women voters Of Chi
cago must tell their ages when they reg
lister tomorrow. according to ruling to-
day by County Judge Thomas F. Scully.
They must answer the same questions.
he ruled, that are required of the men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
SAY TURKISH FLEET
SHELLS RUSSIAN PLACE

Berlin, Feb. l-tBy wireless to Say
vile, \. YJ.-Oflcial dispatches received
in Berlin from Constantinople announce
that the Turkish feet Jan. q successfully
shelled Russian place on the west coast
of the Black sea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
DIVORCE GRANTED
LIEUT.. ABBOTT

Annapolis. Feb IAN absolute divorce
was granted in the county court today
to Lieut.. J. Edward Abbott of the Unit Il
States army from his wife. Caroline
Smith Abbott. In his application Lieut..
Abbott named a brother officer, Second
Lieut.. Mari O'Conner, as correspondent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
TRIAL OF 100
VOTERS CHARGED
WITH BRIBERY

Pikeville, KY, Feb. 1.-The trial Of
100 voters who are charged with bril-
berry alleged to have been committed
at the last November election. was be-
gun at a special term of the circuit
in the various counties of eastern
Kentucky against persons who are al
legged to have purchased and cast
fraudulent votes and today's trial was
a continuation of cases already dis
posed Of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
CANADA Will
SETTLECLA|MS
FOR SHOOTING

Washington, Feb. 1.-Under an
agreement reached tonight, the Cana.
dian government will settle claims
growing out of the recent shooting Of
two American duck hunters by Cana
dian militiamen by paying $4,000 10
the parents of Walter Smith, who was
killed and $4,000 in addition to all lie.
gal expenses to Charles Dorsch, who
was wounded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
SEVEN DEATHS IN
GRAND RAPIDS FIRE

jured. Policemen and firemen worked
for hours to extricate the victims.
The wall. already weakened by the fire,
gave way without warning before a
heavy wind sleet storm. The names OF
only two of the dead were available to-
night-Morton B. Jameson and Fred May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-02
FLOOD RAISES HAVOC
ALONG MERRIMAC RIVER

ST. Louis, Mo-, Feb. docks and
lighthouses along the Merrimac river
near here, were swept away today by
a flood which occurred after heavy
ice gorge was dynamited near Valley
Park, Mo. The river rose at the rate
Of a foot an hour.