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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
TENTATIVE, SCHEDULE
OF BAY STATE CIRCUIT

Boston, Feb. 4.-Fifteen dates We're
given out in the tentative schedule of
the Bay State Snort Ship Circuit,
which was announced by the executive
committee at the annual meeting of
the committee today. The harness rae
ing for the New England half-mile
tracks included in the circuit will open
at Combination Park Medford, June
IA, and close at Windsor, Ct, the
week Of Sept. 90 -Four hundred horse
men We're present from all sections of
New England. President Justin Ed
wards of Framingham presided. To-
night there was a banquet.
The tentative schedule follows:
Combination park, Medford, June IA:
Haverhill, Jupe 81; South Framing
ham, June 2S;< Worcester, July 5;
Springfield. July u; Nestfeld, July
10: Northampton. July 26; Holyoke,
Aug. 9; Woonsocket, Aug. 9; Taunton,
Aug. 16: Marshfeld, Aug. %; Barn
stable. Aug. 30; Worcester New Eng
land fair, Sept. s; Hillsgrove, r. l.,
Sept 10: Windsor. CT, Sept. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
THOUSANDS IN NORTHERN FRANCE
DYING Of HUNGER S0ME RELIEF
FROM THE SUPPLY FOR BELCIANS

may do all in her power to help us in
this calamity which is hopeless with
out your aid. Receive for yourself and
the American government our great
est thanks for your generous and no
BILE work.
(Signed)
Nv. Moliter"
Beg for Bread
The commission sent an inspector
to Sedan and he also visited many
other towns finding appalling condi-
tons along the Mouse and Semoy riv-
ers. At Givet crowds gathered about
the motor car bearing the commits
sion's banner and pleaded for bread.
The burgomaster said that $4,000 in
that canton were virtually without
food other than that given them by
German soldiers. At Montherme the
burgomaster said that many civilians
were starving rather than appeal To
the soldiers for food.
AS the railway was operating to
Givet, three carloads of flour were on
dered there Immediately. After the
arrival Of the flour. the burgomaster
said to the commissions inspector:
I'VE have dreamed of such generosi-
ty as that Of your country. but we
never had an example of it before the
arrival of that flour"
The relief commission is organizing
its work as rapidly as possible in
northern France and hopes soon to
relieve the immediate wants. Nego-
tlations are pending with the French
government looking to government aid.
Heretofore, the relief work in France
has been confined to cities near the
Bulgarian border, but the distress is
even greater further south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
ONLY THREE GERMAN
WATERS RELEASED

London, Feb. AIS P. M.-The home
secretary, Reginald McKenna, put an
end today to an agitation which has
been conducted by certain London news
papers because, they alleged. thousands
of German walters, who had been in
termed as aliens. were released recently
and were returning to work in London
hotels, Mr.. McKenna said in the House
of Commons that the actual number
released in January was three.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
ENGLAND STARTLED AT THREAT
OF GERMANS TO BLOCKADE THE
BRITISH ISLES WITH SUBMARINES

London, Feb. 5-u245 P. M)-Aithough
referring sarcastically to Germany's
threat to bottle up the British Isles by
means of submarines as a paper block
ade," England is stirred today by this
latest development in the marine situa-
ton as she seldom has been since the
outbreak Of hostilities.
The press unanimously subordinates all
other war news, not excepting the Turkish
attempt to cross the Suez canal, to give
prominence to the dispatchessf rom Ber-
lin. while the foreign official statement
following quickly the publication OF the
German decree indicates that the gov
eminent authorities take the German
threat as one requiring a prompt coun-
ter stroke AS the statement says, the
authorities are considering more strin-
gent measures against German trade. "
The Germans are treating the subject as
of particular urgency and a full official
statement as to the attitude of Great
Britain should be forthcoming shortly.
The German press in the meantime
halls this newly announced policy of the
navy with great satisfaction. The COM
ments received in London today indicate
that the newspaper considers sufficient
the warning to neutral ships that the
waters surrounding the British Isles are
to be considered military area after
Feb. Is and that ships attempting pas
sage outside of the channels specified &C
so at their own risk.
Some English newspapers declare today
that the German announcement should
in the end benefit England, that 1t right.
fully entities the British government q
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

Deputy Sheriff Eaton Of the Maine
State prison was in Augusta Friday
and on his return to Thomaston on
the afternoon express took with him
two prisoners who had been confined
In the criminal insaEe building at the
Augusta State hospital for treatment
for some time past The men were
Enoch Durgin Of Portland. who is
serving term Of eight years at
Thomaston for attempting to wreck
a train at Old Orchard on the Boston
& Maine Railroad several years ago,
and Braho Hiro, a Greek, who was
given a life sentence. IN November,
1913. for the Suleman murder at Pejep-
scot. The men were handcuded and
shackled together but appeared to be
rather enjoying the trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

Liege, Belgium, Via London, Feb. 8.
$40 p M.-Thousands of women,
children and aged men in those por-
tons of north France lying along the
Mouse river which are occupied by the
Germans are facing starvation with
no hope Of relief except the food that
the American commission for relief in
Belgium is sending south from Namu-.
Carts drawn by horses supplied by the
German army are being used for the
transportation of food through the
mountains to some sections. Sedan.
Montherme, Nouzon, Charlesville, Mo-
HON, Mezires, and scores of other viii
lagos are absolutely without food ex-
cepting the rations that the German
soldiers share with the civilians.
The bridges over the Meuse were
burned by the French when they re-
treated. The Germans built pontoon
bridges and consequently water trans
portation is absolutely cut off in
large territory. A messenger walked
$50 miles from Sedan to Namur bear
ing a message from the mayor Of the
former place to the relief commits
sion.
Message From Mayor
The message read
I'm the name of the 10000 inhabi-
tants Of Sedan l have the honor Of
bringing to your notice the following
conditions: After six months of war
without resources, we have reached a
severe state and are dying of hunger
and sickness for want of nourishment
and medicine. Therefore l appeal to
you in behalf of my fellow citizens l
know before hand that it will be SUI
ficient to inform you. briefly tina.
your great republic, a sister of France
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

It is learned from Mayor Newbert
that the two big compressed air tanks
which are located in the basement OF
City han and are used for operating
the fire whistle are now in first class
condition. They have recently been
inspected by an expert boiler inspector
from the Fidelity and Casualty Co. Of
New York and such repairs as were
necessary have been made, including
the addition Of safety valve to the
west boiler and the addition Of drain
cocks to both. BY order Of the city
council the boilers have been insured
by the above company for three years
in the sum of $4,000 and will be in
spected by the company four times
each year. The boilers are now said
to be perfectly safe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

The remains of the late Alphonso S.
Davenport, whose death occurred Jan.
% at Ridge, Montana. arrived in Au-
gusta on Train Il at Ill Friday morn
ing for burial at Sidney. He was Il
years of age and three sons, Lemuel
L. Davenport Of Ridge, Mont. who
accompanied the remains to Augusta.
Burton Davenport Of Minnesota and
Orrin Fl. Davenport of Sidney and one
daughter. Mrs. A. L. Chadbourne Of
Sidney survive. Funeral services will
be held at 23O Sunday afteronon at
the home of Orrin H. Davenport on
the West River road. Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
u. S. TO KEEP IN TOUCH
WITH PRISON CAMPS

London, Feb. 4-(6.42 P. M).-Sir Ed
ward Grey, British secretary of state for
foreign affairs. today announced in the
House of Commons that the American
government had submitted a scheme
whereby American officials would keep
in permanent touch with mandants of
prisoners camps in Germany and Great
Britain, and through the commandments
with committee appointed by the prison.
ers, with a view of improving the con-
dition of the prisoners. Sir Edward
promised to make further statement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
SERIOUSLY CONSIDER GERMAN
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NAVAL
WAR ZONE AROUND ENGLAND

Washington, Feb. 5-Germany's decia-
ration Of naval war zone around Great
Britain and Ireland, including the Eng
lish channel and the northern passage
by the Shetland islands, is considered
here as one of the most serious develop
ments of the war. 1t was regarded as
highly possible for one thing, that 1t
would hasten the movement begun by the
Latin-American countries for q speedy
conference of neutral states to devise
means to reduce losses to neutral COM
MERGE to a minimum.
U. S. Might Protest
At first there were some limitations in
administration circles that it might be
the subject Of a protest by the United
States, but the official view developed
that there was little or no ground for
that and it was recalled that no pro-
test was made when the North sea was
strewn with mines.
Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Hol-
land have repeatedly addressed the state
department here to secure American
backing for measures to relieve distress
in their on commerce, and the latest
German proclamation is expected to
cause redoubled effort of all the neu-
trails for measures to protect themselves.
Counsellor Lansing in Chair
Counsellor Lansing of the state de-
partment took Secretary Bryan's chaiE
at the cabinet meeting today in the lat
ter's absence.
Neither the state department nor the
German embassy had received the latest
Berlin admiralty statement and It was
said at the German embassy that the
Berlin foreign Office probably would de-
liver copies to diplomatic representatives
in Berlin and regard that notice as suf1-
cient.
No Precedent
There is no precedent in dealing with
the question because heretofore subma-
rines have played no important part in
warfare and all of the rules of the In
ternational law are framed with special
reference to ordinary shipping.
While it was noted that the proclama-
ton was directed against enemy ships
and applies to neutral ships only when
the attacks were meant for enemy S
ships through suspicion, officials ex-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
Edna B. Townsend

Mr. and Mrs. James r. Townsend have
the heartfelt sympathy Of their many
friends in the death Of their daughter,
Edna B., who passed away at about 2
o'clock Friday afternoon at their home
on Western avenue, after long i'll
ness from tuberculosis. aged 30 years
Miss Townsend was lovable young
woman and her death will bring sorrow
to a large circle of friends. She was a
graduate of Cony High school and her
higher education was secured at Smith
College at Northampton, Mass, from
which institution she was graduated /
years ago. Funeral arrangements will be
announced later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
Funeral Of Mrs. e. e. Libby

Funeral services for the late Carrie L.,
wife of E. E. Libby, were held at !
o'clock Friday afternoon at the home in
North Augusta in the presence of rela-
tives ana friends. Rev. c. F. Mosher of
the Penney Memorial church officiated
and selections were rendered by Mr..
and Mrs Ralph Brann. The floral trib-
utes were many and beautiful. Inter-
ment was made in the Coombs- Mills
cemetery, the bearers being Arthur Per-
cival, John Dutton, William Taylor and
w. r. Ayers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

press grave concern over the implied
threat to sink merchant vessels, probably
without warning or taking OF non-com-
blatant passengers and crows.
British Retaliation
The notice from the British govern
ment that it is contemplating retaliation
against German trade, though not for
mally, before the state department today
has given rise to much expectation on
the part Of officials al to what the Brit
ish have in mind. Although 1t has been
denied that any official declaration that
food supplies are contraband has been
issued, It is believed that the British
notice forecasts the speedy issue of some
such declaration. And in addition to thus
trying to cut off Germany's food supply
by water it is believed to be possible that
the British may make the blow more Sc
we're by prohibiting the transportation Of
cotton to Germany.
Believe Analogous
State department officials indicated that
the German proclamation was analogous
in their minds to the strewing Of mines
in the North sea and a similar announce
ment by Great Britain that neutral ship
ping might be imperilled there.
Officials did not view the German proc
lamation as a threat to destroy neutral
ships II found in the war zone, but as
warning that all ships entered there at
their own risk.
Neutral Flags
The statement in the German proclama-
ton that there is in existence a British
order to it's fleet permitting them to use
neutral flags may draw forth an inquiry
from the United States, although Great
Britain has In connection with recent
submarine raids charged that neutral
vessels were used as bases. Until spe-
ciic case Of destruction OF an American
ship in the new war zone develops, 1t
was regarded as most unlikely that any
protest would be made by the United
States, although further inquiries as to
the exact boundaries of the prohibited
water areas are expected to be made
After the cabinet meeting Mr.. Lansing
said no protest was being prepared. He
refused to discuss whether one would
be sent later He indicated, however,
that the question was fully covered by
international law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

The second of the course Of Legis-
lative assemblies to be given at the
Augusta House will come off next
Tuesday evening, Feb, 9. just one
week before the Governors reception
and society folk are already looking
forward in anticipation Of the good
time which 1t is sure to afford. The
opening assembly, given last Tuesday
evening. upheld in every way the rep
utation these occasions won long ago
for being among the very best of the
good times of Legislative winters. and
it goes without saying that the two
yet to come will equal or outside those
of previous years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
J. Gibson Prescott

+ J. ellison Prescott died Friday morning
in Augusta after short illness Of bron-
cho pneumonia, aged So years. Two sons,
IA D. Prescott Of Augusta and J. Lee
Prescott of Skowhegan. also one sister,
Mrs. William Harris OF Canaan. sur
vive. Funeral services will be held at
10 o'clock this morning at 253 Water
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

George H Fisher. fireman at the
Federal building, who has been con-
fined to his home for some time past
on account of injuries received by a
fall in the fireroom of the building,
has so far recovered as to be able to
drive down town, but will probably
not be able to resume his duties for
some little time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

J. T. Dufresne, whose bakery on
Mt Vernon avenue was damaged by
fire last fall. has a new building near
4y completed. The building will be
devoted to the bakery business on the
street floor, while the second floor will
be finished off into a tenement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
FIRE. ENGINE OF
MEDFORD DISABLED

Medford, Mass, Feb. 1.-THE finding of
a fire engine with it's steam pump cyiin-
ders suffer with rags, sand. dirt and
stones, today resulted in an investiga-
ton being ordered by Mayor Hams Al
though the machine was in a fire station
where someone is supposed to be on desk
duty constantly, none Of the firemen, it
was said. could explain the engines con-
dition. A general transfer of fremen
was ordered by the mayor yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
CAN FIND NO MEN
TO SHOVEL SNOW

New York, Feb. 4.-Although New
York City is said to have tens of thou
sands Of men out of employment, the
street cleaning department announced to-
day that it had been almost impossible
to obtain enough workers to remove the
snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
2-CENT POSTAGE TO
GERMANY SUSPENDED

Washington, Feb. 4.-Pestmaster Gener-
al Burleson today suspended the two
cent postage rates on mails from the
United States to Germany and announced
that until direct transportation service
was restored letters from the country o
German destinations would be charged
at the rate of five cents for the first
ounce and three for each additional
ounce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

Aside from the civil cases which
claimed the attention of the municipal
court Friday. matters were very quiet
about the tribunal, no arrests hav-
ing been made the preceding day. The
only occupants Of the police station
Thursday night were two dodgers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

From present indications the outlook
for building during the coming season
appears to be promising. 1t is said
that fully % dwellings are already
planned and there is but little doubt
that others will be coming along later.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

Among the recent births which have
been< recorded at the Office of the
city clerk are the following: Jan. 5,
| to Mr.. and Mrs Wendell I. Robbins,
a son: Jan 6, to Mr.. and Mrs. John
E. Page. a daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
FIND BODY OF YOUTH
LOST ON THE ICE FLOES

Newburyport. Mass, Feb. 4.-The body
of Nicholas Woodward, the youth who
was lost in the ice foes in the Merrimac
river Tuesday night while attempting to
rescue a wounded bird, was recovered
today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

Frank Dutil, whose store on Mill street
was destroyed by fire last December, has
erected another building on the site, and
will soon have it completed. The lower
floor will be used for a store and the
upper floor fitted up for a tenement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
RICHIE WILL.
MEET WELSH ON
NIGHT MARCH II

Los Angeles. Feb. Awhile Ritchie,
former lightweight champion, signed ar
ticles today to meet Freddie Welsh. the
present title holder, in a 10-round bout
at Madison Square Garden, New York,
on the night of March II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

The Augusta Woman's Association
will hold its regular business meeting
for February at o'clock Tuesday aft
ernoon, Feb. 9, at the home Of the
president, Mrs. E. e. CARL, 16 East
Chestnut street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

declare contraband all foodstuffs des-
tined for Germany.
Aside from confirmation of the report
that no fewer than 12,0Oe Turkish troops
comprise the expedition which has at
tackled the Suez canal, little news has
been received in London relative to the
operations in Egypt. That the attempt
in even greater force to cross the canal
will be renewed, however. is the general
belief
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
SENATE May
PROBE ALLEGED
CORRUPTION IN
MANY STATES

Washington, Feb. 5.-By unanimous
vote the senate elections committee o.
day recommended investigation of SEN
atorial campaigns in Pennsylvania and
Illinois and in other states where charges
of corruption have been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

Augusta snowshoers have been en-
joying the past evening or two, al
though they lost the greater part of
the week and of the full moon be-
cause of the stormy weather
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

Supt. Charles Dunn. Jr, Of the State
School for Boys at South Portland was
in the city Friday on business and
was the guest of E. C. CARL of the
board of trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

Friends of Mrs. George Staples will
regret to learn that she is i'll at the
residence of George Spaulding on the
Thomaston road, where she makes her
home and where last Wednesday night
she suffered a stroke of paralysis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

| Coal exports from NaEcastle, Austria
liza. Stalled laO.5s3 tons for the seven days
ended September q, the largest amount
ever shipped In one week. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

The Turkish cabinet has Joined with
foreigners and leading Turks In a move
men to suppress the white slave traf-
&c in Turkey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

Evarts Bailey. night baggagemaster at
the Maine Central Railroad station at
| Gardiner, was admitted Friday to the
Augusta General hospital for treat
ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
LOCAL BRIEFS

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Marsh Of Wind
sor were visitors Friday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

BY special arrangement, q minor fee
Of Soc per couple will be charged for adj
mission to the dance following the Col
lege Glee Club concert at City hall this
evening. Tickets for The concert include
dance. febsdit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

William Young, who has been con-
fined to his home on Sewall street for
a week past, is reported to be improv-
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

Roy c. Styles of Portland passed
Friday in the city on matters Of bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

L. c. Greenwood Of Pennington. for
merly OF this city, was a caller Friday
on friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

Mrs. Oakley C. Curtis went Friday
morning to Portland for a brief sta.
at her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

JudgA Benjamin w. Blanchard of the
Bangor municipal court was a visitor
Friday in Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

Mrs. Lydia w. Price and Miss An
ME G. Bowers of Bath were visitors
Friday in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

John D. S. Gourlie of Portland, for
merly OF Hallowell, was among Fri
days business callers in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

Mrs. Fred Moody of Windsor Neck
was a caller Friday In the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

B. W. Wilcox Of the D. w Adams
Co. store returned Thursday afternoon
from a business trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06

Fred True OF West Windsor was in
the city awhile Friday on matters OF
a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-06
LOCAL NOTICE

Home Made Sweets-Orders taken
for chocolates, bon-bons mint and
fudge, 81 western Ave. Tel. 432-M.
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