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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
CONSTANTINE'S
STATEMENT ON
GREECE'S STAND

Athens. Greece Wednesday, Oct 10,
via Paris, Oct. IA, p. MIN response
to a request for definition of the at
titude Of Greece. King Constantine to-
day made the following statement to
The Associated Press:
Greece is merely loosening her
sword in it's scabbard. She menaces
no one; but she cannot permit that
events shall constitute a menace to
the integrity of the nation or the free
dom Of the Greek people.
TT is my duty to preserve my coun-
try from the danger Of destruction
through becoming involved in the gen.
eral European conflict. l hope to do
this at all hazards-if it be possible"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
GERMAN REPORT ANNOUNCES
COMPLETE REPUL Sc or FIERCE
ATTACKS MADE BY BRITISH

,.-N,. Oct. 14-Via London, AIS p.
IA general attack by the British
almost the whole front from
~ 70 Loos. accompanied by bonn
ips-,ent Of the Belgian coast, is re-
p...d in the official statement Of to-
from the war Office. All attacks of
@ british are said by army head
s-,srs to have failed. =
Official Statement
min official announcement regard
o,erations on the western front
follows
q. roast near Westende (Belgium)
"a the artillery of the enemy was
.s,ling our positions to the north of
S.res without success, the British be-
~ an attack behind clouds of smoke
"a eas over almost the entire front
s.,r.een Ypres and Loos. This attack
saad completely. At several places
=. smoke clouds tioated into the
sor,bes of the enemy Only at some
ali points TO the north and east of
r.rnelles were the British able to
a,sin footing in our first line trenches.
r,sv have since been driven out for
,.s most part. with hand grenades.
Five Strong Attacks
FIVE attacks of the enemy, made
~,bout the use Of smoke clouds but
.4tb strong forces, against the posi-
inns west Of Hulluch. were repulsed
18th severe losses to the attackers.
south Of Angres, two machine guns
usre taken from the enemy in a count
r.attack.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
N. E. BRANCH OF
FOREIGN MISSION
- SOCIETY GOWN

Providence, r. l., Oct. 1.-THE New
England Branch Of the Women's For
eign Missionary Society Of the Meth
odist Episcopal church at it's closing
session OF three-days convention
here today voted to raise $55, 600 for
its work abroad during the coming
year. q
The society elected the following Of
ficers:
President. Mrs. John Legg, worces-
ter; first vice president, Mrs. Charles
Parkhurst, Somerville: corresponding
secretary, Miss Florence L. Nichols,
Lynn: associate secretary, Miss Glenn
entina Butler, Providence; recording
secretary. Miss Sophronia B. Rich,
Newton. Mass; secretary of special
work, Mrs. A. p. Sharp, Newton Low
err Falls. Mass; treasurer. Mrs Frank
NJ. Hoyt, Melrose, and assistant treas
urer, Miss Juliette Smith, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
N. H. STRIKERS
WAIT OUTCOME
OF CONFERENCE

Nashua. y H. Oct. 14.-More than
ihno operatives of the Nashua Manu-
featuring Co, and the Jackson Manu-
featuring Co, who have been on strike
for two weeks, are awaiting the out
come of a conference tomorrow to be
Eafiended by Roscoe S. Milliken, agent
|of the Nashua Manufacturing CO.,
EWIliam H, Barry, counsel for the
FHrikers and Mayor James B. Crowley.
This conference is said to have been
arranged by Governor ROLAND H
|Spaulding. who met representatives of
both factions early in the week and
|endeayored to have them adjust their
differences.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
COUNT HELD
N. Y. ON BiGAMY
CHARGE THURSDAY

New York, Oct. 14.-Count Max Ly-
mar Louden. said to be civil engi-
neer and inventor Of military appli-
ances. who was arrested here last
night, was held in $500 bail for ex-
animation Saturday when arraigned
today. The count was held on short
affidavit charging suspicion of biga-
my.
1t was said at the detective bureau
that while the nominal charge is big
amy, the arrest really was made at
the request or the Department Of JUS
tice at Washington.
Count Louden, in statement. de-
MED the charge.
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u. S. TO DISPATCH
SHIP TO SEARCH
FOR TILE FISH

Gloucester. Mass. Oct i4.-The schoon-
er Stranger, chartered by the United
States department of fisheries. was ready
today to start on her search for tile fish
along the northern edge Of the Gulf
Stream. Great quantities Of this fish.
which is regarded as Of considerable food
value. were taken off Nantucket 70 years
ago. but the next year millions Of dead
tile fish were found floating on the sea
and for Is years very few were caught.
Recently local fishermen have been
bringing in fair catches and the govern
rhent expedition on the Stranger 10 for
the purpose of studying the tile situa-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
DIRECTORS OF
CENT? VERMONT
ROAD ELECTED

ST. Adams, VT, Oct. 14.-Vacancies
on the board Of directors Of the Cen
trail Vermont Railroad were filled al
an adjourned annual meeting OF stock
holders today by the election of Charles
r. Bait of Boston and j. Gregory
Smith of St. Adams. The vacancies
occurred through the deaths of c. w.
Writer'S and J. G. Mccullough.
At a subsequent meeting of the di-
rectors E. J. Chamberlain, chairman
Of the board, and E. c. Smith. presi-
dent. were reelected. w. H. Biggar
of Montreal was elected vice presi-
dent to succeed Mr.. Writers. The ex-
ecutive committee is composed OF
Chairman Chamberlain, President
Smith and A. futile.
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CREW OF SCHOONER
o. M. KELLOGG SAVED
AFTER TWO WEEKS

Midway Islands, Pacific Ocean, Oct.
1.-The, story of the fortunate escape
of the crew of the schooner o. NJ.
kellogg after she was wrecked on a
distant reef and had to be abandoned.
was told today following the arrival
of the members of theh crew with the
captain and his wife.dThey had been
afloat on the open Pacific in a small
boat and in sloop they borrowed on
a neighboring island, for the better
part of two weeks. fHsH D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15

After the evacuation Of the ros,,,or
known as Kleinen Nester, which the
French had retained on the heights east
" Houchez' ~o prisoners remained in
our hands
In the Champagne the French contin.
ued their attack on both sides of Tahure
with the most extreme bitterness. Five
attacks to the south and two attacks to
the north OF the Tahure-Souain road
broke down with a severe loss to the at
fackers. Attempts at night attacks were
auelled at the very outset by our artil-
lery fire.
"On Combres height a trench of the
enemy. l2o metres long, was blown up by
mine.
In the vososs
I'm the Vosges the French attempted
to recapture the positions which they
lost on the Schratzmannele Their attack
broke down in front of our entangle-
ments."
The war Office report concerning the
eastern campaign follows:
Army group of Field Marshal Won Hin.
eenbnrg: West and southeast of Iliasth
we threw the enemy out Of another posi-
ton and took $50 prisoners and three ma
chine guns. Russian attacks west and
southwest of Dvinsk were repelled
Army groups of Prince Leopold and
General Won Linsingen: There is nothing
to report.
The troops under General Count vor
Bothmer captured Haivorenka, south of
Burkanow Qn eastern Galicia) and drove
the Russians back over the Stripa.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15

ANOTHER VILLA !.
GENERAL GIVES
UP HIS COMMAND

Ell Paso, Texas. Oct. A.-General
Tomas ornelas. military commander
at Juarez and thought 10 have been
one OF the strongest supporters Of
General Villa. crossed the information
al bridge with his household guards
today and signed the pledge that he
would not again return to Mexico to
participate in revolutionary activity.
The direct cause Of Orneias' action
is believed to have been an order
from General Villa for him to come to
Casas Grandes for an Interview with
the northern chief, accompanied only
by body guard. Those who saw Or
nelas reported that he was sad and
broken hearted man."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
|LAYMAN'S MISSIONARY
MOVEMENT BEGINS IT'S
CAMPAIGN IN CHICAGO

Chicago, Oct. 14.-The Laymen's Mis-
sionary Movement today opened its
campaign for increased interest In
missionary affairs with the first of a
series of Is conventions. The conven-
ton here was attended by missionaries
from all over the world. many of
whom will address the sessions which
continue until Sunday evening
The campaign is to eliminate in a
national missionary congress in Wash
ington. D. c., April Is to 80. 1916.
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OFFICERS GATHER
TO DISCUSS HE
NAVAL WAR GAME

Newport, r. l., Oct. H-ofacers from
the Atlantic f1eet gathered 1t the war
college today to listen to what Read
admiral Austin N. Knight. president
OF the college. commander 81 the At
tackins fleet and umpire OF the war
xame. announced yesterday would be
4 descriptive history of the var game.
Admirals Knight ana ElstcHer con-
Quoted the session, the + matter Of
when It was stated. Nas of strictly
confidential nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
CLOSE w. C.. T. u.
CONVENTION

Seattle, Oct. 14.-Delegates of the
Women's Christian Temperance I'm
ioru> devoted the final day of its con-
vention chiefly to considering meth
eds of campaign work for women suf-
fra9e and prohibition. The conven-
ton adopted a resolution asking Con-
gress to pass a pending bill, appro-
priating $4,000 to reimburse citizens
Of the United States who contributed
to the fund for the ransom Of Miss
Ellen M. Stone from Macedonian brig
ands a number Of years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
McADOO SAYS 400
MERCHANT SHIPS NEEDED

st. Louis, Oct. H.-An adequate navy
with at least 100 merchant ships al
auxiliary vessels is am immediate i'm
perative necessity OF the United States,
according to Secretary OF the Treas
ury McAdoo in speech here today.
I'VE cannot longer rest upon the de-
fusion that we do not need a navy for
national defence" he said. We want
an efficient navy Tor peace-not for
war. but to protect ourselves In event
Of war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
CONF1SC,ATION OF !. !.
CARLOAD OF LEAD ]
BULLION, Ell PAsO

n PAso, TEXAS. Oct. H.-The hrst con-
hsratfon here bf exports from villa ter
ritcry occurred today when a carload OF
lead bullion was seized by the customs
house authorities for illegal entry when
found on train, OF q carloads Of cotton.
arriving from the south.
The cotton was consigned to q repre-
sentative Of the Villa government. One
carrying head was manifested with the
rest as cotton and 60 reported by the
receiver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
PROMINENT GERMAN -
KNOWN HERE rs DEAD

Berlin, Oct. 1l.-CBy wireless to 4ay-
willie. N, Y.)-Dr. Yerdinand 0ests e
Leipsic. president Of the German
Athentic Union ANA founder OF the
Turn-vereisn Of San Ffancieob. =
dead 1t the age Of 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
5000 BELGIAN
CIVILIANS SHOT
BY TEUTON ORDER

Paris, Oct. 15.-ts A. MA Havas dis.
patch from Hayre says:
More than 5000 civilians have been shot
in Belgium by order Of the German mil-
itary authorities. according to authentic
reports received by the Belgian govern
ment. The figure is approximate and un-
official because no local officers. who fear
reprisals. would dare draw up official
reports.
1.-The estimate so far made follow:
Antwerp 2OO Brabant- 500. Flanders 100.
Hainaull 400, Liege s45, Limbourg 40. Luz
,emburg 1000. Namur 1907
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
PRESIDENT AND COL.
HOUSE ARE GUESTS OF
MRS. GAIT AND MOTHER

Washington, Oct. H.-President wilson
and Colonel E. NJ. House were entertain
ed at dinner tonight by Mrs. Norman
Calf, Mr. Wilson's fiancee. and her moth
er, Mrs. w. H. Boiling.
The arrival of Col. House revived re-
ports that he would be the Presidents
best man at the wedding. but at the
White House it was said that no DEFINITE
have been made.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
REPORT MILLION
DOLLAR STR WILL
FLY AMER'N FLAG

.s, san Francisco, Oct. IA new
dollar steamer flying the Am
! Ian flag on the Pacific between
y Francisco and Honolulu was AM
r ra as contracted for today by
~ Matson, head Of the Matson
Il, eauon Company, which now owns
\. operates six vessels between the
d. ports. The vessel will be built at
H., sa'pyards Of the Union Iron Works
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
CONSUL SHANkLIN
RESIGNS FROM j. s.
FEDERAL SERVICE

Washington, Oct. 14.-Arnold Shanklin
of st. Louis, flor the past seven years
United States consul general at Mexico
City. today resigned from the federal
service to accept service in the Mexican
capital to act as agent for an American
oil company. The resignation was ac-
copied. Mr.. Shanklin left Mexico City
last July after a disagreement with the
Brazilian minister. Since that time he
has been in Washington on leave.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
FIND BODY OF
DAVID COVE IN
RIVER, OLD town

Bangor oct. 1.-THE body of Da-
vid Cove. aged 40. was found in the
river at Great Works, Old Town, to-
dsy Cove disappeared six weeks ago
and there were many conjectures as
N what became of him. from all in
dications. ii is a case Of Academia!
death from drowning. Cove had been
9, Great Works two years and work.
Cd in the mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15

OF REVENUE TAX
AGENTS BY LAW

Washington. Oct. N.-Commissioner Os-
born of the internal revenue bureau to-
day announced that about 800 internal
revenue agents, inspectors and deputy
collectors. appointed under the income
tax law, had been covered into the civil
service automatically by order of the
civil service commission and that ap-
pointments of this sort in the future will
be made under civil service rules.
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DISTANCE
RECORD FOR THE
u. S. SUBMARINES

Honolulu, Oct. 1.-THE submarines
KS, K-4, XII and ks, which left
San Francisco Oct. for Pearl Har-
Dor under escort were sighted today.
Their safe arrival after. q voyage Of
200 miles under their own power is
said to establish new long distance
for United States submarines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
BARNES COUNCIL
FILE AN ORDER
DENYING MOTION

Syracuse, N. Y. Oct. 14.-counsel for
William Barnes filed today in the Onon-
daga county clerks Office an order sign
ed by Justice Andrews denying their mo-
ton for a new trial in the libel action
brought against Col. Roosevelt. 1t was
announced that the appeal would be
prosecuted The judgment in favor Of
Col. Roosevelt has not yet been filed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
a3O STRIKERS IN
CHICAGO HAVE
BEEN ARRESTED

chicago. Oct. 14.-Three hundred
|sna thirty strikers have been arrest
r. since the garment workers walk
r. out in Chicago, according to re-
|Si. made by Deputy Superintendent
II Police Schuettler today to the al
|uHmanic committee which is inves-
saaing the trouble. The report add
II mat Of those arrested II were not
|Ef!kers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
REPORT CRUISER
LOST IN NAVAL !
FIGHT in II he
FINLAND GULF

Stockholm, via London. Oct. 15.-(3.09
A. M.).-The Afternbladt's frontier CORE
spondent says a naval fight has occurred
near Porkala. in the Gulf of Finland.
One cruiser is reported to have been
sunk and another heavily damaged.
The correspondent adds that Zeppelin
has raided the Finnish coast, causing
fires.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
SWEDE PROTEST
AGAINST BRITISH
SUBMARINE ACTS

London, Oct. 15.-u2o5 A. M.).-The
Swedish government has instructed its
minister at London to protest against the
violation OF Swedish neutrality by British
submarines in the Baltic. according to q
Stockholm dispatch to Reuters Telegram
Co.
It is alleged that British submarines
have sunk two German steamers In
Ewedish waters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
WOMAN KILLED AND
HUSBAND SERIOUSLY
HURT IN AUTO CRASH

Nashua, n H. Oct. H.-Mrs. Thomas
E. Howard of Derry. n. H.. was killed
and her husband was seriously injured
today when the automobile in which
they were riding was in collision with a
Worcester and Portland express train at
a crossing at Anderson. Mr.. Howard
was brought to st. Joseph hospital here,
where it was said he had little chance
for recovery. He was box manufactur-
er at Derry. tt
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RETURN SIX OF
GERMAN OFFICERS

Norfolk, Va. Oct. 14.--Missing since
Sunday six officers from the integned
German cruised Kronprinz Wilhelm
were picked up by vessels at sea. They,
has purchased yacht and gone to
sea in her. They had not gained per-
mission from the American government
to leave local waters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
CONFERENCE TO
SETTLE MINERS
STRIKE IN SIGHT

e Paso. Tex. Oct. 14.-Prospects
|a conference to discuss terms of
Peace in the Arizona copper miners
|srike were discerned today following
|ihe receipt by the mine managers last
plight of list of Is miners proposed
|hy the strikers as peace conferees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
AMERICAN
HAS BEEN TAKEN
FOR GERMAN SPY

Mobile, Ala. Oct. 14.-Frank West
mann, said to be an American, is re-
ported by his wife to have been taken
off the Norwegian steamer Dictator
at Belize, British Honduras. suspected
of being a German spy. Mrs West
mann says she has papers to prove
her husbands American citizenship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
-Four Steamers Sunk

London, Oct. II. 1875 p. M.-Dur-
ing the week ending October IL. four
British steamers. Of a total Of 15.4S4
tons. were sum- nut Of 1900 Of more
than 500 tons each which entered or
departed from British ports. Only
two fishing vessels have been sunk
during the past month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
BERLIN REPORTS
CHECK OF DASH
BY. THE RUSSIANS

Berlin. Oct. IA, via London, ASS P.
M,-The Russian army which has
been advancing Yictoriously. IN east
ern Galicia Is said by the war once
today to have been checked. The Rus-
slams were driven back across the
StripA river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
KANSAS NATIONAL
FOREST ABOLISHED
BY GOVT ORDER

washington, Oct. H.-Upon recommend
alton of Secretaries Lane and Houston.
President Wilson today abolished The
Kansas National Forest Of 13s,0O acres.
On Now it. will be open to entry. A
small refuge for antelopes will be retain
"a by the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
OFFICER OF THE
EMDEN ARRIVES
IN THE CAPITAL

Berlin, Oct. 14.-(By wireless to
Tuckerton).- arrival in Germany
of Lieut.. Commander julius Lauter-
bach. who was executive officer OF the
German cruiser Emden. is announced
by the Overseas News Agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
MANY PUBLIC REQUESTS
IN THE FOREMAN WILL

Chicago. Oct. A.-Charitahle and edu-
cational institutions received requests ag-
gregating $4,000 in the will Of the late
Edwin G. Foreman, which was flied for
probate today disposing Of an estate val
ued at $4,000. The bulk Of the estate
was left to the widow and three children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-15
u. s. SUSPENDS POSTAL
MONEY 8 ERVICE TO
BULGARIA THURSDAY

Washington. Oct. .I4.--Suspension Of
postal money order service between the
United States and Bulgaria was or
dered by the postofiice department to--
day upon receipt Of notice frpm- the
Italian postal administration that It
no Longer would forward remittaneee
intended for payment In bulgaria. !.
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DIR. THOMAS HUNTER, A
NOTED EDUCATOR, DEAD

New York. Oct. 14-Dr Thomas Hunt
r.snoted educator and president-emeritus
of Normal College of New York. now
known as Hunter college. died at his
home here today Of exhaustion following
an attack of acute bronchitis. He was IN
his S4th year. tHt.
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MASS. POSTMASTER
HELD FOR HEARING
FOR EMPLOYING FUNDS

Boston, Oct, N.-Cari F. Edlund. post
master at Westbale. village of West
Bridgewater, was brought before U. s.
Commissioner Hayes today on a charge
Of converting s17l2 Of postal money to his
own use. He was held in $500 for a hear
ing on Oct. 10. 's -.---.
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FORMER MAYOR OF
CLEVELAND is DEAD

Cleveland. Ohio, Oct 14.--Former
Mayor Robert E. McKisson, aged 70,
died at his home here today after
protracted illness. He was married for
the third time on his sick bed. Sept. 70
last. to Mrs. Pauline e. Reid Of Buff
falo.
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FLEET LEAVES
NEWPORT, r. l.,
FOR HOME PORTS

Newport, r. l., Oct. 14.-The battleship
feet sailed out of the harbor this after
noon. the ships going 10 their home ports
due to arrive there on Friday and Sat
urday according to the LEGATION of the
ports.
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CONDITIONS IN
HAITI REPORTED
TO BE FAVORABLE

Washington, Oct. 14-Reports to the
navy department from Admiral Caper-
ton today, were to the effect that con-
dftions in Haiti were Quiet and that
the revolutionists were disarming.
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STREET CARS IN
WILKESBARRE, PA,
TIED BY STRIKE

Wakesbarre, Pa. Oct. IA street
ar strike has again. tied up traffic
this city and adjoining towns for
NE second time with in. six months.