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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-21
Big German Forces

The Germans haveA concentrated
very large forces with great amount
Of artillery south of Riga and, as a
result, stubborn battle has been in
progress for several days. Field Mar
shall Won Hindenburg, who is in COM
mand in this region, reported two days
ago that his forces had reached the
river Dvina. but as on previous oc-
casions this broad and fast running
waterway appears to have held him
up for the time being.
The situation. however, is considered
it had been for q long time. and theirs
is again talk Of the evacuation Of Riga
by the military who have been in sole
occupation of the city since the civilian
population left a month ago.
At the other end Of the eastern front
the position is just the reverse. Gen.
eral Ivanof. who has proved himself
to be the most aggressive of the Russian
commanders. has been striking hard al
the Austro-German forces on the middle
Styr and all along the fringe of Galicia
that is still in Russian hands. At sew
eral places he has driven his opponenta
back and there is a report that the Aus
TRANS have evacuated Cxernowit1. . r.
port which finds some confirmation In
an Odessa dispatch declaring that the
Russians have abandoned their contem-
plated evacuation OF the northern dis
tricts of Bessarabia.
(centinued on PA,s s-col. %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-21
RuMOR MORE
-.
EXECUTIONS
OF MExICANS

Brownsville, Texas, Oct. 20.-Rumors
Of more executions of Mexicans sus-
pec'eo Of being implicated in the
Wrecking and robbing of a ST. Louis,
brownsville and Mexico passenger
train Monday night were current in
Brownsville today.
texas Rangers and civilian posses
eohtnued their scouting through the
0'ush in search of outlaws who slew
tNo men and caused the death OF a
S.ro when they wrecked the train.
virtually 1000 United States troops
continued to search the country near
"nere the wreck took place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-21
DR. MacCRACKEN
NAUGURATED AS
PRES. LAFAYETTE

Easton. Pa. Oct. 2o.-In the presence
many notables in the educational,
!, ial and business world, DR.. John
cary MacCracken was today inaugu-
as The ninth president OF Lafay-
~ s college. Israel P. Pardee. OF Haz-
'n' Pa, president Of the board OF
ss'ees Of Lafayette, presided at the
iases and besides DR.. MacCracken's
~ sural address, Judge .tlbsrt A.. Gary
new York City also spoke
among the honorary degrees conferred
we the following:
.0eIor Of science. Henry Fay, profess
analytical chemistry. Massacnn-
instit3.e of Technology.
VICTOR OF laws, Winston ChvrchtH,
-1sn, y. H.. authors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-21
Six Years. Service

Enlishments in the continental army
as contemplated in Secretary CARR
sons program, would be for six years.
but the men actually would be re-
quired to serve only two months q
year for the nrst three years during
which time they would undergo IN
tensive military training in field
camps. Of1cials realize that the sue
cess Of the scheme depends to con-
siderable extent on cooperation with
the government by employers of the
country's young men.
One Of the companies heard from
wrote that they gladly would grant
leave with pay to any OF It's men de-
string to enlist not only for reasons
Of patriotism. but It was regarded a.
q good business proposition to per-
Continued On Page -ccI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-21
Big Firms All Over the
Country Will Grant
Requests Concerning
Employees Increase
Present Corps Of Ca
diets at West Point
How Daniels Would
Increase Navy Per-
sonnet

Washington, Oct oo.-Endorsements
of the administrators plan to create
a great continental army for defense
are beginning to reach Washington
from large employing firms and cor
porations. 1t was learned tonight that
approving letters had been received
from several such employers and that
at least one had expressed willingness
to grant its men leave on pay for the
proposed organization.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-21
Diplomacy in Rumania

London, Oct. 21.-Diplomacy
has been at work at Bucharest
and a Rumanian commission is
reported to be on its way to
Paris, first having made a brief
visit to Odessa. Of all the Bal
kan governments, that of Ru.
mania has remained most in the
background, and the, future
course of that country is appar-
emily no nearer solution now
than it was weeks ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-21
Battles Near Riga

London, Oct. 60, 10 P. M.-Battles
south Of Riga, where the Germans
have made some progress in the new
thrust at the Baltic province port, and
in volhynia and Galicia, where the
Russians have gained rather important
victories, are now competing in inter-
est with the operations in the Bal
kans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-21
FRENCH NEWSPAPER
DOUBTS POPULARITY
OF GENERAL CARRANZA

Paris, Oct. ASS p. M.-The Temps
in an article on the Mexican situation
expresses the view that it is doubtful
whether Gen. Carranza is sumcientiy
strong and popular to maintain power.
but because of the recognition and aid
of the United States he has more chance
TO succeed than had Huerta.
THE Carranza administration stu
needs the recognition Of the European
powers" says the Temps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-21
Former President of the
New Haven Begins
Preliminary Part of,
Long Testimony at
Trial of Present and
Former Directors of
Road
DEFENDANTS ARE
WHOLLY CORDIAL
.ellen Uses Govern
ment Map and Point
er in Description of
Railroad Conditions a
Quarter Century Ago

len. one-time president of the New
York. New Haven & Hartford Rail-
road. testified as government wit
ness today against the II men with
whom he was formerly associated on
the roads board of directors, whose
trial on the charge of violating the
Sherman antitrust law began one
week ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-21
THE WEATHER
FAIR

FAIR
Boston, Oct 20.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity:
Fair Thursday and Friday; not much
change In temperature; moderate south
west winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-21
ENGLAND OFFERS THE
ISLAND or CYPRUS TO
GREECE FOR HER AID


Serious Situation with
Central Powers Press
ing Desperately upon
Riga - General Ivan
off Meeting with SEN
sational Success at the
Other End of Eastern
Front
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-21
JOSEPH CONFER,
OLD TOWN, DIES
AFTER SHOOTING
Received FatalWOundat
Lumber Camp Near
Patten from Gun in
Hands of A no t h e r
Employee

Bangor, Me-, Oct. 20.-Vate L.
Bearce of Abbott Village, fore
man at the Guilford Lumber
Co.'S. camp in Shirley, was shot
by Edmund C. Leger, a hunt
ing companion, in mistake for a
deer today and died four hours
afterward, before he could be
conveyed to camp. Bearce was
40 years old and leaves a wife
and two children.
OLD TOWN MAN KILLED
Bangor, Me-, Oct. 20.-Joseph
Confer of Old Town was acct
dentally shot at the Wardley
lumber camp near Patten today
by another employe and died
soon afterward while on the way
to Patten.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-10-21
Thermometers
That are Accurate

Accurate thermometers must
be scientifically made. Tycos.
Every home should have .
good thermometer. Tycos.
Every sick room requires .
good fever thermometer. Tycos.
For bath, for dairy, for desk.
for indoors and Outdoors"
there Is a specially constructed
thermometer. It's name 10
Tycos- Ask to see it Csc.
and up.
bOwdtch Webster Go.
The Prescription Drug sters
DCt6&>Se-08
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09
is HOME FROM
NEW YORK SHOW
HENRY KEEL, OF CAPITAL CAR
COMPANY OF THIS CITY,
RETURNS.
speaks OF Wonderful Exhibition and
Especially OF Maxwell Auto
Car Company Display.

Henry kiel. local sales manager for
the Maxwell Auto Car Company. and
one OF the owners OF the Capitol Car
company situated on Market street.
has recently arrived from the Auto
mobile Show at New York City. Mr.
Mel Is highly pleased with his trip.
and said IL was one triumph after
another for the Maxwell people.
He said that W. +. Flanders. the
President. was there. as was Mr..
Steooins, the sales manager. 4 split
chassis was on exhibition. and NOV
ing pictures showed the Maxwell from
the time II was mined I'm the ore. until
II was put together as an automobile
Mr.. KEEL further said that the head
quarters OF the Maxwell people was
In the Biltmore hotel During the
entire week lunch was served the
Maxwell dealers. and prospective
buyers. He stated that the exhibit
OF the Maxwell was without doubt
one OF the most complete OF the
show.
In speaking of the car. he said
The sturdy Maxwell has established
most enviable record for speed and
endurance. Word has been received
mat BILLY" Carson. racing driver.
gives Information from Cotton, Cali
iornia. that stock Maxwell has
broken all records for fast driving
over the course between Los Angeles.
a distance OF fifty-eight miles
The Maxwell covered this distance
In hfty-six minutes. and twenty-six
seconds, over a combination of both
good and bad roads. crossing the
railroad many times. and slowing up
through twelve towns on the way.
According to the drivers report tho
Maxwell made an average of si1ty-one
miles an hour for the trip and made
the distance of ffty-eight miles, an
hour faster than the fast coast trains
make the trip. All automobile records
were broken on this course. and
showed the remarkable speed and en-
durance ofthis particular sype car"
MI Kiel stated that the automobile
salesmen's prospects for this year
was very good. and feels that a con-
siderable number OF new cars will
be sold.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09
WEEKLY FEATURE
FOR THE CYCLIST
THE INTELLioENceR WILL GIVE
INTERESTING INFORMATION.
Concerning Local MotoreyeIists, Why
They Became a motoreyeiIst,
Etc, Each Week.

The Intelligence. In each Saturday
edition. will carry an interesting fea-
ture concerning local motorcyclists.
that promises to not only be interest.
Ing to the many motorcyclists and
leaders In Wheeling and vicinity, but
VIII appeal TO autoists and readers
generally. The subject will he
Why l Became q Motorcyclist," and
information from the various local
riders will be given. Many OF the
local riders win have some interest
ing stories to tell of why they entered
into the sport. whether from a bust
ness standpoint or from a feeling of
securing additional pleasure out OF
life. Others will tell OF graduating
from the bicycle sport To the motor
cycle life. and In each Instance, the
readers will be given q chance to
learn the motive and the reason for
making the change and why the gas
oline two-wheeler has become so
popular.
The FIRST article appears today. be
ing brief sketch OF the reason for
taking up the two-wheeler by Mr..
j. Landon Bier. president and live
wire OF the Wheeling Motorcycle
Club. Next week. another riders
sketch will be given. and so on, until
all have been given.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09
PRESIDENT LANDoN BIER. or
LOCAL CLUE, MAKING
ARRANGEMENTS.
VIII De Held Late In evmmer-Mors
Than 1000 Members Expected
Race Meet In Connection.

II plans OF the local Motorcycles
Club DO not miscarry. Wheeling will
be the scene OF one Of the greatest
reunions OF Motorcycle riders ever
held IN this vicinity. during the com
ing summer. The reunion that IL be-
Ing planned by J. LAndon Bier, pres
ident Of the local club. win include
all clubs In Ohio. Pennsylvania and
West virginia. and will take In about
$50 clubs with q membership OF more
than one thousand riders.
Already the plan has progressed to
such an extent that Mr.. Bier IL pre-
pairing letters. that will be sent to the
different clubs asking them to take
part In the event. II il his object In
promoting this reunion. on such a
large scale. to Increase interest In
motorcycling and TO promote the In
terests OF the riders and dealers In
the two-wheelers.
In connection with the reunion. Mr.
Bier IN planning TO hold a number OF
race meets. hill climbs. endurance
runs and other feature events during
the time in which the visiting riders
are In the town. This event will
probably be held sometime during the
latter part OF August or the FIRST OF
September and will end with a grand
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09
SOME SPEEDWAY
Chicago Speedway Association Has
Awarded Contract for Construe-
ton Of $1,000 900 Speedway

The Chicago Speedway Association
has let the contract for the construc-
ton Of tie 81 200. 900 speedway on a
320-acre tract 81 land I'm haywood.
twelve miles distant from the center
% Chicago. Calling for the completion
% the work by June J.. the contract
specifies q tract Of wood. concrete and
steel. 2Kfinch planks 20 b. laid on
concrete piers on the EtraiRhtaways
the width will be 90 feet. on the turns
81. The management wishes 20 have
a Grand opening on June 10 with a
5GO.mile race
u is claimed that very set In the
frsnd stands-ths plans call for a
seating capacity Of 200. OOO-wni give
full view OF the track throughout
the whole distance Inside tho track
will be a $1,000 clubhouse and two
golf courses. one eighteen holes. the
other 81 nine. The rolf field will b.
used az an aerodrome Around the IN.
side ~ the racing track will be- park
inc space for qutomobnes--"enou
Tor an the automobiles Of the state OF
Illinois" When not In use this space
1sy he part 81 a driving course 70,
horses Tho entire 32O acres are 20 b.
ircloscd BY vail 10 is said that the
exits will b. - arranged that Tho
Grand stands can o. emptied IN q few
minutes
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

ten minutes. while n consumed from
IS TO Is to make the trip on the
traction line.
This within itself. and the fact that
business matters would deprive me
az vacation during the summer.
caused me to make up my mind 10
purchase me a machine. In less than
one hour after making an investisa.
ton as to the kind of machine that
would be best adapted to my riding.
had closed deal with a local mo-
torcycle dealer for machine ana
since that time the two wheeler mas
taken me over some $1,000 miles OF
road and II still IN good eoldition
Since becoming a motorcycle rider
have come 10 realize the value OF
the machine. both for business and
pleasure. and would not part with II
AZ any price. unless I WAS absolutely
sure that I could secure another ts
take its place.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09
AUTO In WAR
scenes Taken From Motion Pictures
on Belgium Battle FIeIds-ReIna
Shown In This Country.

a vivid portrayal OF the work being
done by American manufactured cars
along the actual battle front in Bel
GUM Is shown in moving pictures
TAKEN under the auspices of the Chi
cago Tribune. by special permission
OF the Belgium authorities. The pic
lures are now being exhibited in
various cities in this country.
The 1lms, which are remarkable in
that they were taken under fire at
Inherent points along the extensive
battle front in Belgium. show the in
pred being moved from one point 20
another by Red Cross attendants.
Overland cars which were sold 10 the
Belgian government at the opening OF
hostilities. are shown, and in one IN
stance an Overland ambulance.
An armored car Is guarding the re-
treat OF a division OF the Belgians
through a small village near Antwerp.
While two Of the three men who form.
the crew are busy aiming and firing
the rapid FIRE guns from the turret,
the driver is struck by a bullet and
severely wounded. The ambulance
dashes up 20 the motor car under a
deadly rain OF bullets and after lift
Ing the wounded soldier from the
drivers seat. places him on a stretcher
and PUSHES away while his companions
calmly continue their firing.
Several interesting views OF these
cars are given at close range. showing
the clever method taken to obtain the
greatest amount OF space. The wound
ed men are guarded from the elements
by means OF weather proofed curtains
which drop from the top of the super
structures and are fastened 10 the
body. These cars figured 20 a large
extent IN the seemingly impossible
withdrawal OF the Belgian troops from
Antwerp at the last minute.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09
WHY | BECAME A MOTORCYCLIST

became q motorcyclist because
] found that I could save eonstd~rzp,.
TINE IN getting 10 and from my vorh.
as Wen as add considerable pleasure
IN my Trips to and from the city said
J. landon Bier. president OF the
wheeling Motorcycles Club. who re-
sides Al EdKwood.
Ny Inspiration for mo;orcyclinE
came In June. 1912. while I was sit
ING In restaurant. eating my din
ner- Seeing the two wheelers rasn
oy' began to calculate how much
ume 1 could save in making my trips
70 and from my work While using
the trolley lines. | wasted practically
one and a half hours daily in going TO
ana returning from the city. II was
with the intention OF cutting down this
wane OF time that I decided 20 in
Nesugate and soon found that with a
motorcycle | could make my trips to
and from Edgwood. In from eight 10
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

According 20 information received
here yesterday tho output Of motor.
cycles viii BE- more than double that
~ any previous year 10 the history 81
the trade. Already the orders NJ
the Pope works are almost double
that Of last year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09
TRI-STATE MOTORCYCLISTS
REUNION is PLANNED HERE

banquet after the race events and
reunion II brought to a close. Mr..
Bier expects To have the entire plan
outlined and ready TO place II before
the club members Tuesday evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

Edward Rischel. representative Of
the Pope Manufacturing Company, Is
spending few days I'm the city as the
guest Of Herman q. Friedrichs. local
agent for the Pope motorcycle. In
talking OF the Pope machine he stated
the big feature Of the 1915 model
would be the foot control brake, with
out the necessity Of the rider first
having to use his hand TO free the en-
CINE. He also said that the clutch
on the new machine r. the heaviest
that is now placed on any motorcycle
Mr.. Friedrichs expects his demon.
strator In about the 18th OF the month.
Earl Braunlich stated yesterday that
while the sales AT the present time
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

II VIII be interesting to auto own
ers TO know that the manufacturers
OF the Klaxon horn have reduced the
price on all their products. The
price OF all horns has been reduced
about rs per cent The popular S35
horn IL now selling for $40. The
change in price took effect the nrst
OF January.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

were dull that he expects the coming
year 70 be one OF the best IN the
history OF the business
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

Plans are being Iaii BY the members
~ me local Motorcycle CRb for the
holdiul n another bowling party with
in tho near future
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

Auto Supply Company Is anticipating
one OF the busiest seasons In the com
pany's history In addition TO having
the Basch Magnetic service station.
the hrm will In the near future in
stan the Stewart-Warn spedometer
service station.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

Ear Braunllch. local agent FOR the
Harley Davidson stated yesterday that
he had received several orders for
machines 20 be delivered during the
early spring
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

The Seventh annual wInton contest
ior the driver having the lowest re-
pair expense was won by John Grau.
chauffeur for J. T. Casey OF Pitts
ourgh- Between April i and Novem-
Der Grau drove his car 24.2s2 miles
win no repair expense. The prize
was $1,000.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09
MOTORCYCLE NOTES.

The regular weekly meeting Of the
wheeling Motorcycle Club will be
held Tuesday evening in the club
rooms on Fourteenth street. Several
matters OF importance will come up
at this time and all members are
urged to attend. At this meeting re-
ports from the committee that was an
pointed for. looking after the purchase
of player piano will be heard.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

j. Wilson Pete" Grubb Is one OF
the few motorcyclists IN this vicinity
who cares nothing for the weather
conditions. He is still riding his Har-
ley-Davidson 10 and from his work in
the city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

George Miller. who was injured in
the motorcycle races on Fulton NH on
thanksgiving day. Is improving and
VIII be ready 10 start work within a
few days
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

Local automobile enthusiasts are
now looking forward TO the Cleveland
automobile show which opens January
16 and will continue for one week.
Several local people have made
known their intention OF attending
and IL is expected that Wheeling and
vicinity will be very well represented.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

A. w. Tough. local agent for the
roru car. has contracted for 400 or
these machines for the coming sea
son. Ihey are to be delivered as
soon as the season opens. Mr.. Tough
ANTICIPATING a very successful year
in the sale of the Ford car
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

II plans OF the Wheeling Motorcycle
Club carry through the coming year
VII be one 81 the greatest reunions OF
motorcyclists ever held IN this vicin-
lty
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

John WenEel, well known produce
man Of the South Side. had his Ramb-
Ter car overhauled during the past
week. All four cylinders had frozen
up during the last cold spell and Il
was necessary 10 have them welded.
James Lavender Of thu Iavsnd.y
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

well says hat he saves much time ir
going to and returning from vork
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

Plans are being made FOR extensive
repairs % the club rooms Of the
Wheeling Motorcycle Cub They px.
ect 20 repuint repaper and refnIah
the rooms 90 a. % make them a. al.
tractive a. possible.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

Otto Ritz. well known local race
rider. is contemplating the purchase
~ new 1918 model machine with q
side car attachment
Charles Caldwell Of Elm Grove
rides his machine 10 and from the city
each morning and evening Mr Ca1d.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

Harry Menkemiller ras returned
from GAINESVILLE 10 which city he re-
centiy drove Buick Model IS car
from pittsburgh. The car was pur-
chased In Pittsburgh by Mr.. Ham
mond. superintendent OF the Zanes-
vile Pipe Works.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

George Buckwalters. chaffeur for
Edward W. Stifel. has returned from
New York where he attended the Ma
tional Automobile Shows. He reports
one OF the most successful gatherings
OF automobiles and automobilists in
the history OF the association. Quite
number of local people attended
this show. which was the FIRST OF the
year.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-01-09

Inc new Dodge demontsrator car
~nIch was ordered by the H. L. Sands
company Is expected to arrive the
nrst OF the week Friday the ship
nent was reported at Chicago juno
non me machine will be placed on
exhibition as soon as n arrives