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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
"GAS" CAN IN BROKERS'
AUTO HELD BRANDY

New York. Nov. 2-For driving MS
auto while Intoxicated Harry w. Hurley
broker of No. 236 Hamilton Place. Hack
enstck. was sent TO the county Jail FOR u
days by Judge Costello in Passaic yes
terday afternoon.
According to Policemen Bakelaar anu
Monks. Hurley drove through Bloomheli
avenue at 40 miles an hour. struck curD
and then crashed into a carriage driven
by Harold Terhune of Clifton Terhun'
and the policemen testified Hurley was
intoxicated.
While awaiting trial Hurley saio :"
Officer Zober: please get me the "a"
in my car marked gas. l want 10 '''
some of it on my injured wrist
Zober found Navigation can n'afhe'
gas i'm pencil. 1t didn't smell IKE %"
o!ine, so Zober tested the contents e'''
found it was good brandy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
RHODE ISLAND
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION

Providence. r. l., Nov. 2.-There
We're 51,919 scholars in the various
Protestant Sunday schools Throughout
ing to the report of the general secre'
tary at the annual convention of the
Rhode Island Sunday School Associa'
tion. which opened here today. Among
the speakers at today's sessions were
Rev. William A. Brown of Chicago,
field secretary of the InternationaI
Sunday School Association. Rev. J. j.
Hull Of Portland. Nc, adult field Sec
rotary. Maine State Sunday School
Association, and Mrs. f. NJ. Barney OIL
Medford. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
No Move by U. S.

1t was stated, however, that no move
Mexican factions unless either were
guilty Of an overt attempt to endanger
American lives and property.
General Funston in ride along the
United States army border line was
himself endangered -. during the day
by stray Mexican bullets.
American Killed
Harry Jones, private in Co. c, 18th
Infantry, died today of the wounds in
flicted last night by bullet from the
Aqua Prieta battle lines. Jones was
shot in the stomach as he stood guard
over an army supply wagon several
hundred yards from the boundary.
Bullets reaching the American side
OF the boundary had wounded four 9TH
er persons, according to reports avail
able early today.
The wounded:
Louis. F. Taylor. restaurant en-
ployee, struck in spine, paralyzed
Corporal j. II. Jones, Company G, eth
Infantry. shot through both thighs
Ollie Y. Whiddon. private, Company A,
eth Infantry. hit in neck.
II. X. Jones, letter carrier. wounded
in shoulder.
Etght-year-old Mexican boy, shot In
stomach.
James Tank. private, Company u, 18th
Infantry, wounded in leg.
Mexican woman, lost finger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
Mountain View Grange.

For some time we have not been
able to have an interesting program
until our meeting, Tuesday evening
Of this week. We. took in two mem
bers accompanied by the usual feast,
after which remarks were made by the
Master. Several members from Win
throp Grange. Shelhurne, N. H., were
present. and took part in the work,
making it very interesting. Remarks
by the Master Of Winthrop Grange
were received with enthusiasm. The
lecturers program was cut down on
account Of the late hour. The follow
program was given out for, the first
meeting in November:-History of
Maine, her agriculture and her Grang-
ers. Lives of great men, j. G. Blaine.
Hannibal Hamiin. Thomas Reed and
others. A paper on Longfellow. A
story Of early times. nocal).
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
new YORK REJECTS SUFFRAGE
and new CONSTITUTION And
ELECTS Three REPUBLICAN
CONGRESSMAN WITH ASSEMBLY

New York, Nov. Woman suffrage
was decisively defeated, a revised con-
stitution rejected and Republican
majority to the Assembly and three
Republican congressman elected in
New York state today. The supreme
court election results have not been
tabulated
With 2467 OF. the 5713 election dis
tricts in the state reported, there were
241,92S votes for suffrage and 321.-
AIS against. The percentage against
suffrage in New York City was ex-
pected to increase the total materially.
At Republican state headquarters, it
was predicted that the majority NIGH
reach 100000. 81
Figures on the constitution we're
scattering. Returns from 4O5 districts
out Of, 2O79 in New York City gave
25,117 for and 71.791 against. Up
state figures had come from only
few counties. They were against the
proposal.
Republican Congressman
Norman S. Could Republican, Sen
eca Falls, was elected to the National
House of Representatives in the 36th
district to succeed the late Serene E.
Payne. Bertrand H. Smell of Potsdam
Republican, succeeds the late Edward
A. Merritt. Jr.. from the S1st. and
William S. Bennett, a New York Re-
publican. succeeds Joseph A. Goulden,
Democrat, deceased.
In 20 Of the larger cities, IA Repub-
:licans, five Democrats and one Social
list mayors We're elected The return of
George r. Lunn the former Socialist
mayor of Schenectady, to office after
mayoralty campaign.
Various FORMS of commission govern
ment were put in effect in Buffalo, Nj
asara Falls and Newburgh.
Hopes of suffrage leaders that the
tide which they predicted would flow
against them in New York City. would
be offset by the upstate vote were
shattered By the earliest returns. The
largest cities reported big majorities
against the proposal.
by virtue of the defeat today, the
proposal cannot be submitted again
until 1919. It will be necessary for two
1
proposal to the voters and one session
of a Legislature must intervene be-
| tween the two votes.
| The anti-suffrage leaders were jul
| bilant at the outcome in New York
Dr.. Shaw's Statement
At the headquarters of the National
American Woman Suffrage Associa ton
! where Lr. Anna II. Shaw and her leu
tenants received the returns optimism
ebhed as the heavy vote against suffrage
grew with late returns. Dr.. Shaw said
IF, when the final vote comes, we
should not have won the state. we, at
!, laast, have. won the greatest victory Ia
! the history Of our tight We have won
tie largest number of votes that have
ever been cast for us in any state.
Whatever the result in New York
MaSsa Ciiusetis and Pennsylvania, do not
let anybody think that we will STOP even
for 4 moment This is only one battle
and VIC are in a war. We intend to keel
on fighting and lighting ard fish ting until
we win"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
BITTER STATEMENT
BY WILLIAM SHAW
THE PROHIBITIONIST

Boston, Nov. 2.-William Shaw. the
Prohibition candidate for governor. to-
night made the following statement:
The organized liquor vote of Massa-
chuseits knitted Governor Walsh to e'ec:
Samuel w. Mccall in desperate effort
to prevent the Republican party from
adopting prohibition. Yesterdays election
will disgust Massachusetts voters and
win thousands 10 the Prohibition stand
ard.
THE Prohibition party c)mes legal
political party and with UTMOST conf
dence i'm the ultimate victory vi the issue
the organization Of city and town com
mittees. preliminary to the campaign OF
1916, will begin tomorrow"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
BROOKLINE sABOLISHES
ITS TOWN MEETING

Brookline Mass, Nov. 1.-THE old
fashioned town meeting was abolished
in the election today by the voters of
Brookine, said to be the richest town
in the world. The town has grown so
far beyond the limits of the ordinary
town that the old method of voting in
the Town hall has been found UNI
wieldy.
Under the referendum adopted to-
day, the town will be divided into
several voting districts, the limits to
be laid out by the selectmen. Twenty
seven members will be elected from
each precinct to act with certain town
officials as town meeting members
These will vote upon such articles in
the election warrants as are now
passed upon in the town meeting. Citi-
zens are given the right to attend the
meetings and express their views UNI
der the control of the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
Prohibition Is
Lost in Ohio

Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 2.-Early re-
turns from tuday's state election in
dictate that the statewide prohibition
amendment was defeated though last
years wet majorities in several of the
large cities apparently were reduced.
Prohibition was defeated last year by
majority of more than $4,000.
Political observers early tonight es-
timated that the majority against
prohibition would be at least $4,000.
Partial returns showed that the tenn
perance forces made gains in many
rural districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03

A meeting of the board OF directors
Of the cVaterville Chamber of Com
merce was held Tuesday afternoon
and plans outlined for the coming
year. The next event on the program
will be the annual banquet. at which
it is planned to have a speaker of wide
reputation as successful business
man, and President Ralph j. Patter,
son has his eye on several and will
endeavor to Sland'at least one of them
to address the, local board on this &C.
casinn.. -. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
BOY KILLED BY AUTO
OF ELECTION WORKER

Pittsfeld, Mass, Nov. I'm trying
to drive his automobile past a crowd
gathered near a polling place on North
street today. James H. Kelly. an cleo
ton worker, ran down and killed Will
liam Benedict, seven years old. Kelly
had swerved his car to avoid striking
another boy. He was arrested on a
charge Of manslaughter and released
on $500 bonds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
PITTSTON

Several of the ladies OF the River road
met recently at Mrs. J. A. Marson's AMI
organized club to be known as tire
Riverside Club. Its object is to ra.se
money to improve the Riverside GENE
terry.
y Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Foye and son
passed several days last week with
friends in Portland.
Mrs. Charles Kicker left Saturday for
Providence. where she will pass The win
ter with her son.
Mrs. r. A. Fossett AMI son Artnur and
Mrs. George Kicker. took an auto zip II
Woolwich Sunday. where they visited
relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
Private Jones Of Co. C
Dies of, Wound from
Mexican Bullet
GENERAL VILLA .
7 MAKING ASSAULT
General Funston Re-
moves A m erican
Troops from Trenches
on Internati onal
Boundary t...

!. Douglas, 4Ariz, Nov. with a SAL
vos Of artillery beginning at 5;17 this
: evening. General Villa apparently be-
gan preparing tonight for his assault
on the Carranza stronghold at Aqua
Prieta.
l Three hours before Maj. General
Funston who arrived and assumed
command on Douglas today removed
{ the American troops from their
.. trenches on the international bound
ary. This move, coupled with reports
that Villa intended Smelling Douglas
: and that General Funston was pre-
pairing 10 interfere in Mexico, caused
apprehension.
. Many women, whose homes were
spattered with bullets during the fir
ing around Aqua Prieta last night, left
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
WEST GARDINER

SPEARS CORNER-C. F. Fairbanks
was a business visitor in Lewiston Sat
urday.
Mrs. F. r. Trafton and Mrs. NJ E..
Redor were passengers on the Monday
morning train for Washington, D. C. ..-,
Mrs. Mary Small left Monday for u
few days visit in Waltham. Mass r
Mr.. and Mrs. c, g. Glidden of Man.
chester were callers at the Corner Sum
day ,.t.
Gardner Small left Tuesday for visit
with Massachusetts friends
Miss Ernestine Wright of Bates COL
lege spent the week end with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Wright
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
CITY OF SALEM GIVES
UP COMMISSION GOVT

Salem, Mass, Nov. 1.-The commits
sion form of government which has
been in effect in this city for the last
two years, was overturned, at the state
election today. BY vote Of 3142 to 2677
the city voted to adopt the so-cailed
Plan B, which provides for board Of
eleven aldermen and a mayor. The
mayor is given a sweeping right Of
veto over any action taken by the al
dermen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
STRIKERS REJECT OFFER
OF INTERNATL SILVER
co. IN MERIDEN, CT.

Meriden. Conn.,, Nov. 2-Strlking
employees of the International Silver
Co, representing the factories here
and in Wallingford. today rejected the
offer made yesterday through George
H. Wilcox, the president Of the COM
pany. The offer was a nine-ho day
with 10 hours pay beginning on Jan. I.
The company announces their places
are open to employees if they care to
return.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
SAYS SUFFRAGE DEFEAT
WILL STIMULATE FEDERAL
AMENDMENT MOVEMENT

Washington. Nov. Miss Alice II.
Paul, chairman of the Congressional
Union for Woman Suffrage. issued
statement tonight declaring that the de-
feat of suffrage in New York, Massachu-
sets and Pennsylvania would a,mulate
the movement for an amendment to the
federal constitution enfranchising women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
HOBBS WINS OVER
.. FRENCH AT CONCORD

Concord y. H., Nov. e.-Charles j.
French. four times elected mayor, was
overwhelmingly defeated for reelection
by Nathaniel W. Hobbs today. Hobbs is
lawyer and n former alderman. Under
the present city charter no party l!nFs
were drawn French has been in the
mayors chair for seven years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
JUDICIAL BALLOT
IN PENNSYLVANIA

Phila delphia. Nov. 2-On the nom
partisan judicial ballot in Pennsyiva-
mia. George S. Orlady and John B.
Head, present justices of the superior
court were reelected and j. Henry
Williams of Philadelphia was chosen
to fill the third vacancy in the court.
No other state officers were voted
for this year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
U. S. DESTROYERS
IN COLLISION
ARE DAMAGED

New York, Nov 2.-The torpedo boat
destroyer O'Brien collided whit the tor
pedo boat destroyer Drayton, anchor
cred off Quarantine today, carrying
away the main topmast, wireless gear
and stays on the Drayton. hi
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03

The High School Athletic Association
will give a supper at the A. O. L. w.
hall, Nov. 6. for the benefit of the Ath-
!etic Association. The supper will be
served from to !, and it is hoped that
there will be large attendance as the
association needs the money
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03

In accordance with vote taken at
the last regular meeting, a regular
meeting of Waterville Lodge. No. 81,
Information Order of Good Templars,
will be held wednesday, evening, when
important matters will be considered.
1t is probable that the installation of
officers will be held also.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
IS DROWNED
AS STEAMER
IS WRECKED
OFF OREGON

Portland, Ore, Nov. AT least Is ,,,,.
were lost today when the Norther, n.
cific Steamship Cos. steamer Saw.
Calara was wrecked on the south is,,a
rocks i'm Coos bay. Oregon. The own.,,
of the vessel here received this inform
ton tonight.
Among the known dead in the SAM,
Calara wreck is Capt. Lofsted of po,,
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
j.. "HANe" NEWPORT Ex.MAyoR
r. p. Garretson Regarded as Respon'''
BILE for Closed Sunday

Newport, Nov. 2.-Former M"!o
Frederick Prime Garretson was hane
ed twice in effigy here early Mohoe'
morning. One dummy was found mans
ing in Touro park not so feet ava!
from Mr. Garretson's home. 1t pore a.
inscription: prime Garretson the ~ ~
former. Look at him-the man WIN 'n
key of. Newport. This is where nc
his start in prohibition
The other was on the outskirts OF wv
city. On it was written Newport -
closed. Call on Prime Garretson i0'
the Key"
(iarrctson helped start the reIoi"
wave which resulted in the en1or's
ment Of the Blue Laws yesterday.
A cprnuou needle paSseS through oV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
In Bridgeport

Bridgeport, CT, Nov. 1.-The Repub-
licans swept Bridgeport in the four.
cornered mayoralty election today
Mayor Clifford B. Wilson, who is also
lieutenant governor of Connecticut be-
ing reelected to office for the third
term.
The voters favored the commission
form of government by an, estimated
majority of 1000 votes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
DARIO RESTA
IS WINNER OF
AUTO RACE IN
RECORD Time
Covers 100 Miles in Less
Than 81 Minutes =
Burman Second and
Rickenbacker Third

New York. Nov. 2.-Dario Resta won
the 100-mile automobile race for the
Hardness gold challenge cup at Sleeps
head Bay today. His time was $3.50. II
and his average speed per hour was los 80
miles. This beats the American record.
Bob Burman finished second in 5S.33.45
and Eddy Rickenbacker was third in
61.0O59. b.,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
I'm Manchester

Manchester, n H.. Nov. 2.-The mu-
nicipal election today was a Republic
can victory, Mayor Harry w. Spauld-
ing being reelected over Former May
or Charles c. Hayes CD by a vote Of
5306 to 1881. r ,-t.-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
$4,000 LOSS IN FIRE
OF FACTORY MONDAY
IN MAIDEN, MASS.

Maiden, Mass, Nov. 2.--Fire TO-DAY
destroyed the print room Of the Coch-
rape Manufacturing CO.. q one-stor
structure, which contained q quantity
Of carpeting and print cloth. The loss
was estimafed at $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
Victories OF
Republicans R d! a
In PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia. Nov 2.-Complete but
unofficial returns from the election dis
tricts IN Philadelphia Indicate the cleo
ton of Thomas B. Smith, Republican,
as mayor over George D. Porter, IN
dependent. by 10000 to 100000 plural
itV
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03

The regular drill of Co. H Tuesday
evening was largely attended and
| Captain Murray kept the men at their
work until a late hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03

The members of the Getchell street
Free Baptist church will serve a Har-
vest supper at the church vestry Fri
day evening, Nov. ), from 5 to Z.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
Cambridge Vote

Boston, Nov 2.-The city Of Cam
bridge complete for governor gave
Mccall ny 55e2 Walsh (D) 7647, &C.
cording to unofficial returns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03

The Woman's Alliance of the Uni
tartan church will hold meeting at
the Ware parlors Thursday afternoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
WATERv|LLE

Patrclman and Mrs. Merle Colby are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
ELECT BUFFALO
COMMISSIONERS

Buffalo. \. y. Nov. arthur w.
Nreinhecer. Charles NJ. Head Charles
L. Hill ard John and John F. Malone,
Werc elected city mmssioners under
tie . commission form Of government
effective January l. OF the four can
uidates Two arc Republicans and two
democrats. The commissioners with
Mayor Louis i. Fuhermann will con-
troll the affairs of the city, the mayor s
continuance in Office having been pro-
vided for in the commission charter
bill.
y feature of the election was the
overthrow Of Colonel Francis G. Ward
who has held the Office of commission
a of public works for fourteen years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03
In Cincinnati

Cincinnati, Nov. George sPuchta,
Republican. was elected mayor of Gin
cinnati by a plurality of about $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03

Syracuse, u. Y. Nov. Wv r. Stone
Republican and Progressive, was elected
mayor of Syracuse by 9544
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03

Rochester, n. Y. Nov. 2-Hiram II.
Edgerton. Republican, was reelected
mayor by plurality of more than 10000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03

Lyons, \. Y, Nov. 2.-Norman S. Gould,
Republican, was elected congressman
from the 36th congressional district to-
day ....+
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03

Malone. n. Y, Nov. Bertrand H.
Smell, Republican,. was elected to Con-
gress from the 3lst congressional district
today. ,--
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03

Albany, y. Y, Nov. 2.-Joseph w. Ste
Vens, republican. was reelected mayor
of Albany today by an indicated plurali-
ty of 5000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-11-03

A common needle passes through oO
operations in its manufacture.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-09-14
]. z|RKkEBACH.
A WELL KNOWN
CITIZEN. DEAD
EXPIRED SUDDENLY EARLY
YESTERDAY MORNING AT HIS
HOME, CORNER OF DevILLIER
AND GREGORY STREETS.

John Zirklebach, a well-known
citizen, died suddenly yesterday morn
ing at 8 o'clock at his home, corner
Of DeVillier and Gregory streets.
Mr.. Zirklebach had been i'll for about
a week, but his illness was not of the
character that caused any uneasiness
until Sunday night. VaRular hearv
trouble was pronounced the cause of
death.
Mr.. Zirklebach had reached the
age of 40 years. He had spent most
of his life in Pensacola and was well
liked by all with whom he was ac-
quainted. For years he had conducted
a grocery store on North DeVillier
street. The deceased was a native of
Germany. He is survived by wife,
seven children, one brother and three
sisters, one of whom reside in Pen
sacola and two in Germany.
Services over the remains will be
conducted this. afternoon at 4 o'clock
at the Observation-Disclosures church, Rev.
j. F. w. Reinhardt officiating. The
cortege will leave the family home
at 8 o'clock. The interment will be
in st. Johns cemetery and the fol
lowing will act as pail bearers: J.
H. Friedrichsen; Jas. Lowrey; ].
George White; Emile Pfeiffer; Fritz
Zerr and H. Muller.