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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

Berlin. Dec. 1.-THE Overseas News
Agency today gave out for publication
the following concerning the fighting
between the British forces and the
Turks in Mesopotamia:
The Turkish headquarters report of
Dec. says the Turkish troops on the
Irak front are pursuing the British in
order to make their defeat more COM
plete. The British losses in the engage
ment from Nov. % to 26 exceeded 5000
men and officers. The soldiers, demor-
allied, left their regiments and fled to
neighboring points.
THE British one day carried off
about 1900 wounded. Among the
wounded is the political agent in the
British headquarters, Sir Comel
The British We're unable to stop
their retreat in the strongly fortified
town of Azizi. They, therefore, tried
to halt Is kilometers (932 miles)
southwest of this town with their rear
guards protected by monitors, but
sudden Turkish attack the night of
Nov. 3o-Dec. ! forced them further
back in the direction of Kut-E ANA
ra, 40 kilemeters 105.6O miles) south
Of Bagdad
1.-THE Turks took in Azizi and it's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
TURKISH

Constantinople. via London, Dec q
The following official communication was
issued today:
: "On the Dardanelles front our patrols
have captured near Anafarta a position
OF enemy wire entanglements and trench
es and taken some prisoners
On Nov. 20 enemy sea and land bat
tertes opened fire in various directions
but accomplished nothing. Our artillery
destroyed some ammunition cars. Near
Arr Burnu artillery, machine gun and
hand grenade fighting continues. The en-
emy's attempts to rebuild trenches near
kanlis-Eul were frustrated by our fire.
During the afternoon an enemy cruis-
or opened fire against our positions on
the left wing but was compelled to re-
treat by our torpedo boats. Near Seddul
Bahr there has been a reciprocal artil
lery fire. Our artillery has silenced an
enemy battery which attempted to bonn
bard the Anatolian coast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
BULGARIA AND AUSTR|A-HuNCARY
DECIDING Fate OF SERBIA BUT
CREEK ASPIRATION RESPECTED

q
Berlin. Dec. 2-(via London, Dec. 0.-
Enc tate Of Serbia is bound up with the
tate OF its fugitive King and dynasty.
Bulgaria intends to annex all the regions
with Bulgarian population. Austria
Hungary will take such measures az are
necessary to insure future freedom from
Serbian attacks and intrigues. The fate
OF the rest Of Serbia cannot now be fore
told since no one knows the future fate
of the dynasty. The developments of the
war have not impaired Greece Bulgarian
relations and there Is no desire In BulRa-
ria to ignore Greeces Just aspirations.
This is the substance Of an interview
with NJ. Radoslavoff, the Bulgarian pre-
mier, by Leo Lederer. the Berliner Tage-
blatt's correspondent. The premier's re-
marks concerning Greece confirm and
supplement declarations in an interview
with him by the Associated Press sew
eral weeks ago.
The correspondent alluded to the possi-
bility Of increasing the political compli-
cations the nearer the hostilities ap-
proach the Greek frontier. To this NJ.
Radoslavof replied:
This is, possible since the British and
French have transferred their base Of op-
erations for the struggle against us, in
violation Of Greek neutrality. to Greek
territory. But we believe we need not
fear complications in the situation.
II am delighted to be able to estab-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
MAINE CENTRAL EN-
PLOYES ARE BEING
DEBATED AND LAID OF

The Spare board" for Maine e.
trail engineers and fremen has resi-
ed another trimming and numbs
firemen have been laid off, and mani z
gineers set back to firing. As it s'aR'|
now some engineers of even as mNl
as two or three years standing Y
shovcling coal and fireman VILE
3-year rating is often TO be founa h
the spare board" with a prospec' 4
making about 81 or IS a week ~"
men of less than that are looking u
work elsewhere.
Two reasons are assigned Tor vi
one the lack of business and the !"
ond the large new engines when II
hauling from 60 to Go cars at w
where formerly 40 to As was iose
Practically the same conditions
vail in the train crew department
who were serving as baggagemen
conductors during the summer
working as brakemen and many "'
men are cooling their heels al Nv
waiting for the call boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
CALI SUGGESTS
COUNTER MOVE
FOR PRISONERS

Paris, Dec. I'm the Chamber Of
Deputies today Henri CALI brought up
the subject of the reported establish
ment in Germany of special camps for
visiting reprisals on prisoners of war.
NJ. Cali demanded that the govern
ment, if unable to bring about the
abolition of such measures, establish
similar camps in France.
Joseph Thierry. under-secretary of
state for subsistence, replied that the
government would not fail in it's duty.
at present, he said, no distinction
was made in treatment of prisoners of
war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
GUNS ARRIVE FOR THE j..
WATERVILLE RIFLE Gu

Cards have been sent out BY S,,
tary Burns of the WaterviAe 81
Club announcing to members IND. ~ y
guns have been received from the
department and that arranse".
can be made for shooting by
the secretary. While it is ratne' .as
this fall for a great deal OF shV' "a
to be done, many of the members
looking forward to whole ;" v.,s
practice in the spring, and II d ~os
can be secured for the indooi ,.ss
there will doubtless be consiu' n
of that done during the Wih'e,' ID
very few of the members care ~ -.
the outdoor range in winter h'on'
The result Of the efforts OF ". n
Gals of the Waterville Rlhe H.;,s
secure a suitable range for the I'D
shooting bore fruit Thursday ..s
Ex-Governor William T. HAMS Il
forward and offered the Dasen b
one Of his stores on Silver SUI n
a very nominal rent. The s'ofe = Vi
feet long and is ideal for the WV" I'm "
which it is wanted. Carpenters
set st work at once to prepare -. III
cessary targets and background n
is thought that the club menoe .S|
be able to begin shooting theie xbl
week. The shooting will be Don. Al
.22-calibre rifles and each Nv ~
must furnish his own rif1efi anu
: ition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
BULGARIA

Sofia. Via London. Dec. AN off,
cial statement from general headquar-
tiers issued Tuesday says:
Our troops continued the offensive
beyond Prisrend.
Since the beginning of the war
against Serbia, Sept. IA, to the occu-
patton of Prisrend. Nov. 20. we cap
tured $4,000 prisoners, 265 guns, 1856
caissons, about 100000 rifles $4,000
grenades, 100000 cartridges, 1850
railway carriages and $50 locomotives
After the capture of Kichevo and
Krussevo we occupied Brodi on the
road between Kichevo and Perlipe On
the front occupied by the Anglo
French troops, there is no change.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

Ottwa, Dec. 2.-Canadian bankers at
meeting today with Finance Minis
ter White agreed to cooperate in a
plan to extend substantial credits to
Great Britain to help pay shell orders
placed in Canada. Since the beginning
of the war Britain has paid Canada
cash for munitions and has loaned the
Dominion $15oOO0,O0O for war opera
tons. Hereafter until the end of the
war, the process will be reversed and
Canada will make loans to Great Brit
ain in the form of munition payments.
1t is estimated by the end of 1916 Can
ada will have spent $4O0,0OO,000 on war
expenditures and will have manufac-
tured for Great Britain munitions to
the value Of $500, 100000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
AUSTRIAN

Vienna, Dec. 2.-(Via London. Dec. g.
The following official communication from
general headquarters was issued tonight:
Russian theatre: There is nothing new.
italian theatre: The Italians repeat
ed their attacks against the mountain
ridge north Of Tolmino and the Tolmino
bridgehead. Near Oslavia their infantry
attempted to break through under cover
of the fog. Detachments of our infantry,
Regiment No. 81, repulsed three attempts
to storm the position.
Southeastern front: This morning we
enter Prevlje. The enemy was repulsed
yesterday near Bolpemic by a ,coluYn adj
vancing over Metalka ridge. Groups Of
our troops advancing over Priboj stormed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
eiddeford Boy Dies Of 6urns.

Arthur Burke the 10-year-old son of
Alexander Burke of High street, Bid
deford, was terribly burned when the
lantern he was carrying at his home
Tuesday night. exploded and set his
clothing afire. He died at the Weber
hospital Wednesday morning. The
burning oil from the lamp set the boys
clothes afire and frightened he ran
down High street and was not stopped
until he reached Calbot's grocery
store where he was wrapped in
blankets. The flesh was almost burned
from his face in places
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
PECULIAR ACCIDENT
l~@ TO SHOE REPAlRER

Edward L. Clair. who runs shoe
store and repair shop on Main street
was the victim of peculiar accidsr
Wednesday at about closing time Ii
was working on a polishing macha
furnishing up the heel of haV
lumberman shoe, when the string
caught On the shaft of the machs.
whirlng it about and the heavy as
striking him under the right eye CT
ting a deep cash in the cheek u
backing the eye. He hurried to a d.
tor where the wound was dressed ah
no serious results are anticipated b.
it was an ugly wound and Mr.. ca
will carry reminder Of it with I
for some tine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
Federal INVESTIGATOR SENDS
DEPARTMENT Statement FROM
DR.. {. W. RITTER, UNDER ARREST

Cleveland, Dec. 2.-Charles DeWoody,
special investigator employed by the fed
eral government, announced today that
he was sending to the department of JUS
tice at Washington details of a state
ment which he said was given to him
last night by Or. T.. w. Ritter, who is
under arrest here, in which Ritter is al
legged to have told of receiving money
from Ernest Ludwig, Austrian consul at
Cleveland, for affidavits charging that the
liner Lustania carried gun cotton when
sunk.
Charles S. Reed, attorney for Ludwig,
also gave out statement in which he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
CANADA BANKERS COOPERATE IN
EXTENDING SUBSTANTIAL AID IN
GREAT BRITAIN DURING THE wan

I While the resources Of the a.,
would not enable the country to I
the entire $1,000, 100000 expenditus y
is believed that the arrano.
which will be made between ~.
madam government and banks u.u
able a very large proportion of ,l
pense to be absorbed within tba u
try. we
Details of the credit system ;.
Great Britain which is being es,a,sa
ed in Canada will be made
within a few days. Legislation ma.
necessary to give the plan efrso.
to enact it an early session q,
lament will be called. The Hou.. ~
meet not later than January y y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
RUSSIAN

Petrograd. via London, Dec. 1.-The FOL
lowing official communication from ron
eral headquarters was issued today.
AN enemy bivouac reported yesterday
on the left bank of the Dvina, near Son
memoir farm. between Fredrichstadt and
Jacobstadt, was subjected to a heavy
hre by our artillery. The Germans. COM
pietely surprised, fled, leaving behind a
hundred killed or wounded.
ION the left bank of the Styr the enc
my was driven back toward the south
west of Khriask." ....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

said that Ludwig paid $500 to Ritter for
the Lustania aftidavits. Reed said the
money was paid in his office.
Il did not know what to think of the
story Mr.. Reed said, but Mr.. Ludwig
denied it and l repeated it to Baron
Swiedenik, the Austrian charge at Wash
ington and the baron came to Cleveland
and met Ritter in my office in the pres
ence of Mr.. Ludwig and myself. This
was last June
Ritter in his statement to DeWoody,
the latter says, told of trips he made to
New York and Washington, wheve he
talked with consular representatives of
several European nations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
N. Y. WOMEN WILL
CONTINUE FIGHT
FOR THE BALLOT

New York, Dec. 1.-The New York State
today elected Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait
chairman of the organization and resolv-
e dto continue the fight for the ballot by
asking the next state Legislature to pass
a bill authorizing woman suffrage cleo
ton in 1917.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
Funeral Of Ann Marshal

The funeral of Miss Ann Mars.
was held at the home of J. D. Hayds
on Gilman street, at o'clock, Thn
day afternoon, Rev. Charles F. ROtt
son of the Congregational church d
ciating. The bearers were Arthur A
den, Francis NJ. Sturtevant, H. 7. H.
son and George A. Kennison The l.
terment was at Pine Grove. The fin
eral was private but the body lay b
state from 10 to II in the forenoon an
large number of her friends Gale
at that time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
MACH|AS The
VICTIM OF A
100000 FIRE
Allen Building Destroy
ed and Eastern Trust &
Banking Co. Damaged

Machias, Me, Dec Fire original
ing tonight in the Allen building here,
destroyed that and badly damaged the
Eastern Trust & Banking Co. building
adjoining, both wooden structures.
causing a loss estimated at $4,000. The
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
RUSSIANS WILL
MOVE MILLIONS

at the Russian Front, Via Petrograd
Dec. 1.-The next forward movement
of the Russian armies will be in
numbers of millions, not army corps
according to the statement of high
army official. The armies are in better
shape than for many months, said this
official and quite capable of moving
forward at any point. But the new
broad plan Of campaign contemplates
much more than the taking of towns
and territory by drives at this point
and that. ~s.,..,. .e...... -.. -. ....
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
TWO SOLDIERS
ASPHYXlATED
IN Hotel ROOM

Dover, y. H., Dec. u. C. Rrsr
private in the United States mas
corps, stationed at Portsmouth :.
killed, and a. 'Wilkerson, also p.
vate. was overcome by gas in ,',,
at hotel here today, Wilkerson n,
sent to hospital where it was said |.
had only a slight chance Of recov.,
The police, after an investigation ca,
that a gas jet probably was ops,,
accidentally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

fish again that this war at least has
brought no deterioration in the rela-
lions Of Greece to us. We believe that
a full comprehension exists in Greece
of the severity of the struggle in which
Germany. Austria Hungary and Bull
garia are engaged and that she will
understand that we, your allies, can
not recognized in the continuing of the
violation of the neutrality Of neigh
Dor legal method of warfare on the
part of our enemies.
III the French British or Serbians
retreat into Greek territory we must
demand their disarmament In accord
ance with the recognized principles of
international law"
CThe interview was granted before
the recent developments on this point. }
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
LONDON PAPER
SAYS REPORT OF
SEIZURE UNTRUE

London, Dec. >3.-The Morning Post
says it has been officially informed that
the statement of Richard G. Wagner,
president Of the American Transact
lantic Co., that the British government
has requisitioned the three ships Hook
ing Genesee and Kankakee, is untrue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
RESOLUTIONS CREATE CENTRAL
COMMITTEE TO ORGANIZE
THE FARMERS OF AMERICA

imously adopted today at the closing ses-
sion of the National Conference of Mar
keting and Farm Credits.
The plan provides first for the forming
Of an agricultural organization society on
a permanent financial basis, which shall
have charge of the general organization
and educational work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
PORTLAND MAN
SPEAKER AT THE
NATL COUNCIL

Watertown, N. Y. Dec. 1.-The an
nual meeting of the National Council
of State superintendent OF the Uni
versalist church, in session here to-
night, was addressed by the Rev. Asa
NJ. Bradley of Portland, Me, and the
Rev. George e. Cunningham of Elmer,
Mo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
CHINA DENIES FORMALLY ANY
REQUEST OR CONSIDERATION OF
JOINING THE ENTENTE POWERS

1.-THE Chinese government has never
considered the possibility Of abandon
ing neutrality and joining any bellig-
erent or group of belligerents.
The Chinese government has not re-
ceived q proposal to that effect from
or opened such negotiations with any
power or group Of powers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

the heights north CT Plevlje. Another
group repulsed, near Jabuka, Montene-
grins who attempted rear guard actions
The retreat Of the Montenegrins was
costly. West of Mitrovitza half battel-
ion of Austro- Hungarians captured 1000
Serbs, two guns and 1O0 horses.
1.-The Bulgarians continue their pursuit
Of the Serbians in the direction Of Djak-
ova"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
TEuT0N FORCES
take new TOWNS

Berlin, Dec. 2.-(Via London, 3.1S r. Ma
-Teutonic forces pressing their campaign
against Montenegro have occupied the
towns of Plevlje and Jabuka, in north
eastern Montenegro, near the Serbian
border, German headquarters announced
TODAY, $3.50 -,.-.-.. ID -.as, ,.. . --
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
:TEUTON WARNING
SENT TO GREECE

Athens, Nov. 30. Via Paris. Dec. g
4.So A. HETEROGENEOUS of Aus
tria and Germany have informed the
Greek government according to the
Neon Asty that if the demands Of the
Quadruple Entente are granted the
Central Powers will cease to consider
Greek Macedonia as friendly territory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
ITALIANS LAND AT:
AvL0NA, ALBANIA

:. Paris, Dec. 2.--Detachments of Italian
troops were landed at Avlona, Albania,
on Tuesday, according; to Information
from a reliable source in Athens, dis
patch to the Temps from the Greek capt.
tai today says.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

Picking, Dec. 1.-The Chinese govern
ment made formal denial tonight that
Joining with the Entente Powers, or
had been requested to do so.
The statement, issued by the foreign
office. follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
Late War Bulletins: !.
J0FFRE HEAD OF
FRENCH ARMIES

Paris. Dec. 2-General Joffre has been
appointed ommander-in-chief of all the
French armies except those in North At
RIGA, including Morocco. and dependent
ministry colonies. President Poincare
signed the decree today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

need for more ships to carry the ex-
ports of the United States and that
the advocates OF different wHs Of
securing the ships should effect a
compromise, in order that legislation
might be passed during the coming
session of Congress. The President told
MIR. Fahey he was studying both ques-
tions very carefully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
PRESIDENT FAHEY OF UNITED
STATES CHAMBER or COMMERCE
WANTS MORE MERCHANT SHIPS

Washington, Dec. John II. Fahey,
president of the Chamber of Commerce
Of the United States, told President
Wilson today that business men wa7.t
tariff commission and provide means
to strengthen the merchant marine.
Mr. Fahey declared there was great
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
GEN. COCKTAILS
WON'T PREDICT
CANAL OPENING

Washington. Dec. General Goe-
thals, governor OF the Panama canal
zone. will venture no prediction as to
when the big waterway. now closed by
earth slides will be re- opened to nayi-
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

Chicago, Dec. 2.-Resolutions creating a
central committee to organize the farm
ers Of America into co-operative socie-
ties. covering every farm product from
poultry and garden truck to grain and
live stock, and operating in every coun-
ty and each Of the 4S states, were unan-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
the SURRENDER
OF M0NAST|R IS
AGAIN REPORTED

London, Dec. 3.-An Athens dispatch
to the Exchange Telegraph Co. dated
Thursday night, says it is reported in
Athens but not yet officially confirmed
that Monastir surrendered Wednesday
10 Q joint mission Of Germans, Aus
TRANS and Bulgarians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
SUBMARINE Gets
BRITISH CUNb0AT

London. Dec. ga dispatch to the Daily
Telegraph from Athens says British
coast defence gunboat In Egyptian wa
tiers has been sunk by a German subma-
rine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

Mr.. and Mrs. James Whitaker Of
bion were calling on friends and des
some shopping in the city THURSDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03

Sherman l.. Berry left Thursday Al,
noon for Boston, where he will be b
several DAYS on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
NEW HEIR FOR
JAPAN THRONE

Toxic, Dec 2.-Empress Sadako of
Japan gave birth this evening to her
fourth son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-12-03
WATERvILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles f. Mius,
Madison was calling on friends in A
city Thursday.
Oakland sunshine., 1915-08-07
VIEWS OF BISHOP FALL0Ws.
What the Noted PreIate Says About
the Coming Chicago Exposition.

What the Noted PreIate Says About
the Coming Chicago Exposition.
Chicago.-In connection with the
large exposition to be held In this CITY
at the Coliseum from Aug. % to Sept
16, win be held the Abraham Lincoln
Jubilee celebration, at which hundreds
of relics Of the martyred president viii
be shown and tribute paid to the
memory of the great humanitarian.
The exposition will be unique, says
Bishop Samuel Fallows. state etm-
mander Of the Grand Army Of the Re
public, and president of the exposition.
Nothing like 1t his ever before been
done or even attempted. The exposition
will mark fifty years Of freedom for
, the colored race In America.
Assurance that President Wilson
will be present was made to Bishop
Fallows in a message from Washing
ton which stated that Mr.. Wilson will
attend Ii no unforeseen governmental
complications arise to prevent. Gov
ernor Edward F. Dunno of Illinois Is
the president, ex-oficio. State Senator
John Daley of Peoria is vice president
/ Among the honorary vice presidents
| are Miss Jane Addams, Governor Bald
| win of Connecticut, Governor Bass Of
i New Hampshire, Judge Theodore Bren-
tano, Andrew Carnegi% Thomas a..
| Cannon, head of the Catholic Order OF