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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
"ENEMY FLEET"IS APPROACHING
ENTRANCE TO CHESAPEAKE BAY
FOR ATTACK ON NATIONAL CAPITAL

worked out by the navy war cohese q.
Newport, R. l., has notified the 10
yards along the Atlantic coas. 70 o0
prepared TO make repairs on nooce
All along the coast mine neios
been laid and submarines are iy'hs i'
wait fer the approaching enemy ships
in case they evade the feet.
Vice Admiral Mayo. comanoihs .ne
attackers, has been given a FORCE tie-
CRITICALLY superior in strength 70 tna'
of Admiral Fletcher. his cruisers oe-
stroyers and other vessels representing
powerful fighting units.
When one side or the other mas won
both fleets will assemble at Newport
where a three day conference OF ON
GERS will be held to make a general
study Of the results.
Plans for another war game 10 DC
held next spring already are being
prepaid by the Newport college II Is
understood that these contemplate
more elaborate maneuvers than any
yet held, extending from the northern
coast of Maine to the Panama canal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
RUSSIAN WAR
REPORT ISSUED
TUESDAY NIGHT

Petrograd, Oct. 5.-(via London OCT o.
12.5l \. M.).-The Official communication
from general headquarters was issued TO-
night:
There have been several engagements
on the Riga front. North OF Birshaiien
our troops occupied a portion of the Ger
man trenches. The fighting continues
along the lines of Lake Demenen, Ores
wiaty, Medziol and Vichnev
in the region of Cmorgon and further
south, as we'll as on the upper Niemen
in the vicinity of the village Deliicht
there have been skirmishes with the en-
envy, who is endeavoring. but unsuccess-
fully, to advance in an eastern direction
South of the Pripet, after engage
ments on the middle -Styr in the zone OF
the kovey-Sarny Railway. our troops &C.
cupied the cillages of Voulk, kollouzs
kais. Op,ovo, Voltchitzk and Medviesha
In some places the enemy retired in dis
order.
ION the Caucusas front there have been
no serious engagements on the whole OF
the from. except in the region of Van
AT various points the Turks nave at
tempted to advance in the direction OF
our frontiers. DCl IN all cases lucS "eAe
easily repulsed.
"Skirmishes between advance guards
have occurred in the region OF the
Black sea coast southwest of khopa
and further southwest as far as the
confluence Of the Choruk and Olta in
the region of Sawerchar. On the front
of the confluence of the Choruk and
Olta and further southeast in the di-
rection of Lake Tortoume and as far
as KhorGsSan there have been some
successful "Reminiscences by our
scouts.
In the region of Doutakh on the
Eupilrates south of Alashkert towards
East kelshkhert and in the region of
4Ardjich on the northeast extremity Of
Lake Van calm prevails.
Southwest of the town of Van, our
troops having defeated the Turkish
deta chment continued on the third to
pursue the enemy who retired along
the southern shore of Lake Van and
along mountain paths with precipes
and passes 5000 to 1000 feet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06

Lille, Oct. 2, By Courier, Via Lon
don. Oct. 5.-745 P Mn view OF the
tremendous preparations the amount
Of ammunition used and the NUMBER
of troops employed in the great at
tack along a front of less than 20
miles from LaBassee to point south
Of Arras, the Anglo-French gains are
not considered to have been impor-
tant.
The most important British gain was
to the south Of LaBassee canal, in an
easterly and southeasterly direction
where the Germans were thrown back
from two-thirds OF a mile to nearly
two miles along a front between
mile and a half and two miles and
half in extent This was the main Bri-
fish attack and declared to have been
carried out by five divisions against
four infantry regiments and one bat
talon Of sharpshooters.
In addition to their principal gains
the French succeeded in taking some
ground to the northeast Of Arras, near
Beaurains, which was utterly destroy
ed IS still part of the German lines.
Along this entire front, as in Cham
payne. the attack was preceded by a
terrible artillery fire, which began
Sept. 90 and increased steadily in in
tensity until the morning Of the 25th
when the attack commenced.
Before attacking the British sent al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06

Reassuring advices that the fire had
been put out and that the ship was
damaged only slightly quickly followed
the first message. Little anxiety was
manifested at the naval station here
over the safety of the DESTROYER as
she was known to be in the company
OF the destroyers Cassin and Alwyn.
While 1t was not given out at what
speed the Cummings was proceeding to
port. it was understood that her ar
rival here was expected at a late hour
tonight. The accident to the CUMMINGS
IS the first one reported since the At
iantic fleet began last night the prob
lem OF the attack and the defence of
the seaboard from Florida to Maine.
Virtually every available ship of the
feet Is engaged. In the war game early
last summer, which the attacking
fleet won. considerable trouble was ex-
perienced with some Of the submarines
While the large vessels came through
in good condition.
The accident to the Cummings of
the attacking fleet was offset bv tho
reported engine trouble tonight on the
big dreadnought Arkansas of the de-
tending fleet causing her withdrawal.
at least temporarily
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
EXPECT $4,000
TO SEE GAMES on
THE BRAVES FIELD

Boston. Oct. 5.-The world series games
to be played. in this city next Monday
and Tuesday probably will be witnessed
by $500 persons. President Lannin of the
Red Sox announced tonight Careful
checking DIP of the capacity Of Braves
field. he said. had shown that this num-
Der could be cared for without incon-
venience. About 5000 persons will be al
lowed to stand either in the rear Of the
grandstand or behind a barrier to be
erected in right field.
President Lannin expressed the belief
that few If any of the thousands Of per-
sons who have applied for reserved seats
would be disappointed. 1t was his de-
sire. he said. to take care Of everyone
and 5000 seats were set aside for reser-
vations. A few applications for large
numbers Of seats were pared down in or
der to accommodate applications for
smaller allotments, and some were refus-
ed because Of indications that they were
intended for speculative purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
HEAVY COMMANDMENT
IN ARTOIS REGION
REPORTED BY FRENCH

Paris, Oct. 5, 233 P. M.-There was
a fairly violent bombardment in the
Artois region yesterday, both sides
taking part, according to the an
nouDcement given out by the French
war Office this Afternoon. In the Cham
payne district the artillery exchanges
have continued !:
French artillery caused a violent ex-
plosion to a German railroad train at
a point to the north Of Verdun.
French aviators have thrown down
some fifty shells on railroad station
The text OF the communication fol-
lows:
I'm Artois there was yesterday a
fairly violent bombardment. both sides
taking part, along the entire front 10
the north Of La Scarpe. There was
also fighting with bombs and torpedoes
in the sectors of Quennevieres and
VIC Aisne and on the plateau of
Nouvron.
I'm the Champagne district there
has been continuance of the artillery
exchanges. particularly in the region
Of Epine de Vedegranges, near the
Navarin. farm and in the vicinity of
Butte De Jouain.
I'm the Argonne district there has
been fighting from trench to trench
with hand grenades and bombs at
Courtes Chaussees and at La File
Morte.
ITO the north Of Verdun, in the sub
urbs of Ornes. French artillery was
successful in reaching a German troop
train and causing a very violent ex-
plosion.
There is nothing to report from the
remainder Of the front.
'One of our aerial squadrons has
thrown down some fifty shells on the
railroad station at Biaches, near Per-
onne."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
OFFICIAL REPORTED
ISSUED BY FRENCH
war OFFICE TUESDAY

Paris, Oct. $1,000 p. M.-The fol.
lowing of3cial communication was is.
sued by the,war office tonight
= "a. bombardment Of a somewhat vi.
olents mature occurred on all sides to
the north Of La scarpe and to the
east of Arras. There was trench
Ak6tlngH with grenades and bombs in
fhesBectors OF sLihons and Andechy.
TN Champagne the enemy contin-
,ued,,.with the aid Of asphyxiatina
shells the bombardment Of regions in
fhe'rear Of our new front, to the south
OF the Navarin farm and in the en-
;virons Of Souain. Our artillery re-
ependeG very theoretically against the
German trenches and works.
Tho artillery action was almost con.
fiHuous In the Argonne. in the Sec
Tor from Hoyetta to Les Eparges. In
f6ef Eorestsof Apremont and in Lor-
faineT near Moncel. Arracourt and An
ferYller.
Ason the, evening Of October 1 the
f91 attempted "a / sudden stroke
e&xinst out POSTS to the east Of Or
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
REPORT SON OF !,
KIPLINC D FAD.
AT WAR FROM

London. Oct. &-(aH A. M.).-Jobn p.
ling Of the Irish Guards. only son Of pae
yard kiplins. 10 reported in the la,.s
casualty list as missing and believes.
have been killed"
Young Kpling was Is years of ara i
account OF. his delicate health hi. y
rents were reluctant to allow him "a :
ter the army. but the boy insisted !.
should assume his share Of the war -
his father eventually yielded.
Among others given as dead in TO-DAY
casualty lists are Lieut. W. F. .She1d..
a banker. and Lieut. Col. Bertram
LEROY Of the Royal Warwickshire r..
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06

Washington. Oct. theoretically,
the United States is at war tonight
BY some route unknown to Admiral
Fletcher commanding the defending
naval force great enemy feet is APP
preaching the entrance of Chesapeake
bay with the purpose of establishing
base which II effected would open the
way for an attack on the national cap
ital.
Admiral Fletcher is unaware Of the
enemy's objective and knows only that
he is operating somewhere off the At
lantic coast between Maine and Flori-
da- The vessels of the defending force,
which includes most Of the battleships
Of the Atlantic fleet, are stripped for
action. Little will be known to the
public about the war game until it is
all over 10 days hence. A rigid CEN
sorship has been enforced by the Navy
department, all information except
that contained in official bulletins be-
ing withheld for military reasons.
Rear Admiral Benson, chief of OPP
erations. in accordance with plans
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06

New York. Oct. with the arrival
hare tonight on the steamer Norsman,
from Liverpool. Of Is distressed Amen
cans forming what was left Of the crew
Of tho British steamer Liberia, ORA
matte chapter was written into a colo
nizatton scheme headed by Alfred Charles
Sam, said to be chief Of an African tribe,
to transport Negroes from the United
States to the west coast Of Africa. The
capture by the British authorities OF
the colonization ship and the subsequent
chasing of the crew by a German sub
marine were among the adventures OF
the vessels sailors.
The project as described by Sam was
to enable Negroes to go to West Africa,
Join in a conoly and live in comparative
luxury Before the Liberia sailed on her
frs. trip, Sam widely announced his
plans, chiefly in the New England states.
At Boston and Portland, Me-, he deliv-
cred lectures urging Negroes to Join the
expedition. At Portland last March the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
EXCITEMENT OVER 7
THE LANDING OF
ALLIED TROOPS

London, Oct. e.-(322 4. N1.-Creat 81
citement was caused at Saloniki and i
the coas; towns in that vicinity when ~
mors were current about a week ago
the impending landing of allied troog
trowds gathered along the water front:
correspondents at Saloniki declare i
thelr dispatches that the troops lands
sherc are not coiorials, but white soi
diers. The Greek minister OF communl
cations. NJ. Diamantidis, arrived at 81
loniki short time after the expedite
landed and in the name of the Greek gov
eminent took charge of the easter
branch Of the Nish-Saloniki RailwG
which had been in the hands OF Ga
man syndicate up to that time Man
thousand recruits for the Greek arm!
are being gathered at Saloniki.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
CONSIDER PACKERS
COMPLAINTS IN new
NOTE TO ENGLAND

Washington, Oct. 5-Representatives
OF the Chicago Packers protesting
against British seizure Of their prod
ucts in transit to neutral European
countries concluded their conferences
with State department officials today.
ana tomorrow will submit In writing
further evidence on which they hone
special diplomatic representations viii
be made to London.
The packers complaints win be
touched upon in the general note on
British interference with neutral trade,
soon to go forward to the British for
eisn office. Whether in addition spe-
cial representations will be made re-
garding seizure Of meat carEoes has
not been determined. Four cargoes.
valued at $15.ooo.o0o already have been
confiscated by a British prize court
and the cases Of about thirty other
ships seized by British cruisers are
now pending.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
MINERS THREATEN
TO FIGHT RATHER
THAN TO sTARvE

Clifton, Ariz., Oct. 5.-Several thou.
sand striking miners from the three
copper camps of Clifton paraded the
town today. bearing banners announc-
ing an intention to fight rather thar
starse." as result Of the walkout on
sept. II, when the mine officiels re-
FUSED to recognize their uaion or adon,
new wage scale. There was no die
order during the parade. The detach
ment OF Arizona militia which arrived
mere Yesterday remained in their camn
on the court house grounds through
out the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
CHAMP CLARK IN
POSSE FORMED
AGAINST MOB

Bowling Green. Mo-. Oct. 5.-fof .ne
seeond time Mrs. W. B. Hawkins VIC
of the sheriff Of Pike county, sa'eu 'Ae
life of Harrison Rose. Negro pr'sc...
charged with murder. by parieylhs VIZ"
a mob which had invaded the PIKE couA
ty Jail today. while the sher1n iolinea
a posse Of citizens. The posse anoe
whom we're Champ Clark. Speaker OF .ns
National House Of Representatives anu
his son Bennett. arrived at the ia" !.
few minutes after the mob had nea. =
month ago the sheriff's wife similarly
held of a mob until the mayor ana p.os-
ecu,ing attorney arrived. Rose the Nc
gro. is charged with stabbing a farmer
a, Clarkeyille, Mo-, to death with pitcn-
fork.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
INDICT DETROIT
GERMAN FOR THE
DYNAmlTINe OF
OVERALL PLANT

Windsor. Ont, Oct. 5.-The grand
jury today returned ian indictment
against Albert Kaltschmidt Of Detroit,
charging him with conspiracy in con-
nection with the dynamiting Of the
Peabody overall factory at Walker
vile. Ont, several months ago and
with an attempt to destroy the Wind
SCR Armory. The VAUDEVILLE plant
was making uniforms for. the British
army at the time Of the explosion
Kaltschmidt, president Of Michigan
salt concern, has repeatedly denied the
accusation made against him by
William Letter, who is serving 10
year sentence for the same offense.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
ICHIEF SANS CREW AT n. Y.
WITH STORY OF DRAMATIC
ATTEMPT TO REACH AFRICA
The Liberia, Sailing from Portland, Maine Was
Seized by British, Crew Stricken with Fever
Later; on Steamer Norsman Were Chased by
Submarine

federal authorities investigated the plan
and were told by Sam that he had al
ready had go Negroes ready to SAN.
The Liberia, financed. it was said. by
Negroes, left Portland in Maine and aft
er stopping at Norfolk. Va. proceeded to
Galveston, Texas, where it was reported
to have taken on 70 Negroes and started
on its voyage to the western coast OF
Africa.
At Anamabu, on the African coast, the
Liberia was seized by British authorities
While there the crew was stricken By
fever and were removed to a hospital
After their recovery they were discharg'
ed. They then went o Liverpool. whence
they were sent home as consular passen
gers On Sept. "a the Norsman. on which
they were homeward bound, was chased
by a submarine. The steamer, steering
in a zig-zag course, succeeded in escap'
ing and the arrival here tonight formed
the end Of the Liberia crews long voy-
age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
Rain BRINGS
DISAPPOINTMENT
TO CHAMPIONS

Philadelphia, Oct. s. Disappoint-
ment was general in the camp of the
Phillies, the. new National League
champions. today because rain caused
g. postponement of a double header
with the Brooklyn team. 1t had been
hoped that the regular season here
would be completed today and the
two days intervening before the open
ing of the world series on Friday
could be devoted to secret practice in
preparation for the big games. Pros
poets for finishing up their schedule
tomorrow were anything but brilliant
tonight, and the weather forecaster
held out little hope for a clear day. If
rain again interferes it was officially
stated. the games will be called off in
order to give Moran's men at least one
day of rest before clashing with the
Boston Americans for premier baseball
honors.
Manager Moran held a secret con-
ference with his men during the after
noon and it was said that he impaired
to them whatever knowledge he gain
ed Of the Red Sox in viewing their
play at New York yesterday.
Applicants for tickets to the games
to be played in this city will not know
until Thursday whether they are for
tunate enough to secure the covered
seats. Thousands are doomed to dis
appointment because the applications
exceed the seating capacity Of the
park ten fold or more. In order to
minimize the possibility of the tickets
falling into the hands of spectators,
it was announced, the applicants will
have to be identified before receiving
their allotment
Personaees to Attend
Mayor Blankenburg today accepted
an invitation to attend the second
game Of the series on Saturday. The
mayors box adjoins the one to be oc-
cupied by President Wilson, who also
will be present at Saturdays game
The mayor received an invitation to-
day from Mayor Curley of Boston to
come there on Tuesday and ''see the
obsequies'' in the fourth game of the
series which the Boston executive said
would be the last.
Cordial Relations
There will be no trouble between
the Phillies and Red Sox over a place
Tor the visiting club to practice prior
to the worlds series such as occurred
between Managers Stallings and Mack
last year. While in New York yes
terday, Manager Pat Moran had a talk
with Bill Carrigan, manager of the
Sox, and offered the use of the Phillies'
park to Boston for practice at any
time the team came to Philadelphia.
The Red Sox are to arrive here to-
morrow night if they can arrange for
a cancellation of the final game in
New York. Otherwise they will be un-
able to practice on any field in this
city.
Carrigan told Moran that both he
and mis- players would be pleased to
practice on the Phillies' field if they
arrived in Philadelphia in time, but
that they had no thought of asking
the privilege, for they had expected to
put in the final days tuning up at
Shibe park, the home Of the PhiIadel-
phia Athletics.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
INTERNAT'L joint
COMMISSION NOW
HOLDING SESSIONS

Ottawa, Ont. Oct. 5.-The international,
Joint Waterways Commission began its
October sessions here today. The frs.
case taken up was one involving water
diversion of the st. Croix river in New
Brunswick. division of power between
two companies is the issue and there is
great array of counsel representing
the Canadian and United States govern
ment the province of New Brunswick,
and State of Maine, and the St. Croixe
and Sprague Power Cos. principals in
the dispute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
LANSING CONFERS
WITH VILLA AGENT

washington, Oct. 5.-Secretary
Lansing today talked at length wip
enrique c. Llorente. Washington rep
fesentative Of Gen. Villa. 1t was the
second of the series of confeSnces
through which the secretary expects
to obtain information on the Mexicsr
situation on which the action Of tne
next meeting of the Pan-America'
conferees shall be based.
MI. Llorente explained in detail "
viewpoint Of the Villa faction and tx
concessions it was willing to maze =
restore peace in Mexico. No announce
ments were made after the conference
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
PRES. wilson UNABLE
TO 60 TO BOSTON,
lewiston FANS TO
have SPECIAL TRAIN

Boston. Oct. 5.-President Lannin to-
night received a telegram from Presi-
dnt Wilson expressing his regret that
he would be unable to come here to
see the games to which he had been
invited.
Word came from Lewiston, Me-, the
home of Manager Carrigan, that 200
friends of the Red Sox leader had
chartered a special train and would sit
in q body at the games in this city.
Tickets fer them have already been
forwa rded.
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ALLEGED CONFESSION
FROM BANK CASHIER
LOCKED IN Vault

Fort Worth. Texas, Oct. 5.-Founl
locked in a bank vauir and telling a
story of an attack by two robbers which
Melted them 1854, c. ". Adams cashier
of the. State Bank OF akeLer. early tcday
confessed, according to County Attorney
Speontz and Chief OF Detectives ,font-
gomery, that ne himself had appropriate
ed the cash missing frcm the vault OF
the money si764 was recovered.
Adams is in Jail under bond of s2l01 on
charge OF embezzlenent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
SCANDINAVIAN AMERICAN LINERS
WERE ORDERED TO UNLOAD THEIR
CARCOES OF BACON At K|RKWALL

London, Oct. S. s55 P. MA dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph Co.
from Copenhagen says:
Somewhat of a sensation has been
created here by the announcement
that three liners Of the Scandinavian
American Line-the Oscar II, the
Frederik VIII, and the United States
were ordered at Kirkwall to unload
their cargoes of bacon which, it is
stated. were bought by Danish mer-
chants at the initiative of the gov
eminent in order TO supply the home
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FIRST MEETING
naval ADVISORY
BOARD TODAY

Washington, Oct. 5.-Thomas A. Ediy,
chairman of the naval advisory boar
arrived in Washington tonight TO press'
over the first meeting of the board whis
takes place tomorrow in Secretary D,s,
iels' office. The other q members ara i
expected to be present. They will y,S
the naval proving grounds at Indis,
Head to inspect the Laboratories and ..
tested the newest 14-inch gun turned d,
by the navy gun factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
BY
B UL G ARIA TO
CREEK MINISTER

Athens. Oct. 5.-6.15 P. NJ, Via Pars
Oct 6.-410 A. M.-Premier Radoslay
minister at Sofia that Bulgaria wn
not attack Serbia unless aggressu
actions against her first are taken b,
Austria and Germany in which cax
Bulgaria will be obliged to act againz
her neighbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-06
NEW MACHINE GUN
CORPS OF BRITISH

London, Oct. 6.-2.46 A. M.-Brisis'
military authorities have recognise
the importance OF machine guns whier
nave been such striking feature q
German warfare, by the formation o
special machine gun corps with tn
Kings sanction. Announcement of TIL
step is made in the official Gazette.
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N. H. KNIGHTS ELECT
GRAND Chancellor

Laconia, n. H., Oct. 5.-The STATE
Grand Lodge. knights of Pytn;as. at tu
annual convention today elected Everett
w. Emerson of Alton as grand chan
cellor