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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-18

Ansonia, Conn, Feb. 1S.-The City OF
Ansonia is in the throes of its largest
and most extraordinary labor trouble
tonight. The peculiarities Of the strike
which closed all the mills here of the
American Brass Co. are that the
strikers, about $500 in number. are
mostly Of foreign birth, are unskilled.
and although speaking a dozen Euro
pean languages have been secretly
welded into one organization without
the assistance of an officer of organ
lied labor unions. The mill officials,
who were taken completely by sur
prise, have as yet been unable to find
the agency through which the great
body of men was suddenly moved into
action.
-Swarmins Mass Of Men
The strike began late yesterday
when 500 laborers employed in the
brass mill of the Ansonia Co. struck
for higher wages. Today men began
to dribble out of the other mills of the
American Brass Co, until this after
noon when suddenly hundreds Of men
swept through the wire mill of the
company. making every one stop work,
not permitting men to dispose of mott
en- metal that they had in bottles or
even to change their working clothes.
The onrush of humanity sWelled INTO
the power plant and the engineers had
to shut down their engines The crowd
then rushed across to the entrance of
the copper mill. driving everyone be-
fore it and not permitting Single per-
son to remain at work.
Strikers Break Down Doors
The strikers. recruited to thousands,
then marched to the plant of the Coe
Brass Co, another subsidiary of the
American Brass Co, and breaking
down doors, swept into the mills, or
Gering everybodNto leave. There were
a number Of young men who suddenly
found themselves surrounded by the
strikers and several threatened to
jump out Of windows if molested. No
violence was offered, but no one was
permitted to remain at work. Martin
Flood was aloft on crane in one of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-18
Russia Estimates 100000 Men in
the Turkish Garrison In Erzerunl
It Has Not Yet Been Officially Stated That This
Body Has Been Taken in the Capture Of the
Town-Russia Lost 5000 Men Killed-French
and Belgium Line Normal-ltalians Active
King Peter Gratified to Americans

Estimates from Petrograd place the
number OF troops in the Turkish gar
rison at Erzerum, the capture OF which
has been announced, at 100000 men.
The guns numbered more than 1000.
But it has not vet been officially stated
that all Of these troops and guns were
taken by the Russians.
That the fighting before the fortress
fell was terrific is indicated by COM
pictc report which although not an
nouncine the capture Of Erzerum says
that in the last three days before the
communication was announced the
Russians had lost 5000 men killed.
On Other Fronts
Both Berlin and Paris report that
there have been no important develop
ments on the battle line in France and
Belgium. On the Russian front there
have been artillery engagements and
isolated infantry actions at various
points. In East Galicia hostilities have
almost ceased for the present.
The Italians are still engaged in
Smelling the positions taken from them
bon sector and also are keeping up
their artillery actions against the
br.dgeheads at Tolmino and Gorilla.
An infantry attack against Montezan
Michel is reported by Vienna to have
been repulsed.
There still remains hitch in the
negotiations between the United States
and Germany over the sinking Of the
Lusitania. The State department has
announced that the controversy is not
suspectible Of settlement while Ger
many's memorandum regarding armed
merchantmen remains inconsistent
with the assurances previously given
the government by Germany with re-
gard to the sinking of vessels by sub
marines. Germany has apologized to
the Dutch government and offered to
pay an indemnity for the torpedoing
recently of the Dutch motor vessel Ar
by Germany as blunder on the part
OF the commander of the German tor
pedo boat.
King Peter OF Serbia, at present In
virtual exile on the Island of Euboea,
in the Aegean sea in a notable state
ment to The Associated Press CORE
spondent expressed his great graft
tude to the people Of the United States
for the valuable work done by Ameri-
cans among the sick and wounded and
starving Serbian people.
King Peter also took occasion to say
that for those of Serbia's allies who
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-18
FRENCH

Paris (VCia London). Feb. 1.-The
following official communication was
issued by the war Office tonight:
'In Belgium destructive fires were
directed against the German organiza-
lions in the direction of Steenstrate
and in front of Boesinghe
I'm Artois, in the neighborhood of
the road to Lille the enemy exploded
mine. the crater of which we occu-
pied. Between Scissors and Rheims our
batteries shelled moving troops in the
region of Condo Sur-Aisne and bonn
barded German works to the north of
scissors.
There was feeble artillery activity
on the rest of the front"
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BELIEVE MAN UNDER
ARREST IN BAY STATE
WANTED IN WATERVILLE

The Bangor News Of Thursday
morning had story regarding the ac-
tivities in Bangor of B. NJ. Barker, who
is under arrest in Massachusetts. 1t is
thought that this is the same man who
as the one before the Waterville court
piano from the Wentworth Music Co.
on false pretenses. The name is the
same and the town from which he
halls is the same. so it is probable as
the man is under bonds to the court
here that they will have the plea surA
Of waiting until the Waterville case is
finished and it will probably be some
time before the Bangor authorities get
hold of him. The article is as follows:
Chief of Police O'Donohue received
telegram on Wednesday from NJ. H.
Crowley, superintendent of police In
Boston. telling him that the case Of
b. NJ. Barker, who is wanted here for
forgery and passing fraudulent checks
and who was arrested in Boston on
request Of the Bangor department., will
be heard on Friday.
Barker had a picturesque career in
Bangor and other places. according to
the story of the police department.. In
Bangor he paid his little attentions to
many merchants. without Partially.
He visited clothing dealers. jewelers.,
restaurant keepers, and what not, and
everywhere he and his two confeder-
ates, 1t is stated, had the ready check.
Sometimes the check was drawn on a
Belfast bank. then again some other
city was favored with their business.
Chief O'Donohue has already two
warrants against Barker, who is said
to hail from Troy-,not the busy man
ufacturtng town in New York, but the
quiet farming community near Ban
gor. One warrant was hurried to Bos-
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BRITISH

London, Feb. 1.-THE following Off
cial communication referring to the
operations in the Kamerun region OF
Africa, was issued tonight:
"A telegram dated Feb. Is from Gen.
Dobell (the French commander in
kamerun) states that he has received
information from Gen. Aymerich that
the. French have closed the frontier up
to Ngoa and all east thereof The
Campo region column has few miles
to traverse to close the line from the
sea.
Active operations are now prac-
tically ended and the conquest OF
Kamerun is complete with the excep-
ton of the isolated position of Mora
hill The German commandant. Zim-
norman, succeeded in making his es-
cape.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-18
WINSL0W
Dramatic Club Presents "Es-
capped from the Law
Agricultural Club Is
Formed
PUPILS OF SCHOOLS TO TRY
HAND AT FARMING

Winslow Grange hall was well filled
Wednesday evening by the friends Of
the Dramatic Club when the five act
drama, Escaped From the Law" was
presented. Mrs. F. c. Pooler the
president of the club had charge Of the
entertainment. She also coached the
actors and actresses in their parts.
which were all taken to perfection, and
these able amateurs were generously
applauded. Miss Hazel Blanche Pooler
gave a fine vocal solo between the
acts.
Cast of characters-General Rob-
ert Burleigh, owner of the works, F.
L. Merrick; John Middleton, superin-
tendent of the works, Elihu B. Tilton,
Felix Beauplau, a French Scientist
Harold c. Cannon; Daniel bruce.
physician, Chester Grant; Michael
Hatfield, an English Agitator. Edward
Chenevert: Patrick Brannigal. head
gardener, Robert Reynolds; Antonio,
the butler, Charles Robinson; Nan
cite. the generals wife, Mrs. F. G.
Pooler Flora Dalroy. his late part
ner's widow, Hazel Blanche Pooler;
Kitty. a maid, Mrs. Will Weber;
Louise, years old, the generals
daughter, Marion Harlow; Mrs. Ryan,
a neighbor, Mrs Mary Day.
A chicken supper was served from
5 to o'clock the committee IN
charge being Mrs. Frank Smiley. Mrs
Amy Drummond and Mrs. Wesley
Watts. Candy and ice cream were for
sale, Miss Clara F1ye having that in
charge. The dance was we'll attended.
Music being furnished by McCrillis
orchestra
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INFURIATED BRASS STRIKERS II
AT ANSoNIA, CT, RUSH MILLS
and ORDER WORKERS TO oul
All Mills of American Brass Co. Closed Through the Mach
lions of $500 Foreignborn nd Unskied Laborers Win
Amalgamate Volunta riy to Force Demands

the rooms. The crowd orderad =,
down and because he did not ~
fast enough wrenches were throw. NV
him. Once on the ground Flood h.,
run to save himself from injury
General Manager John Mooa,
the plant was in his Office AVA !
sought to barricade' himself p~. =
office doors were broken in and N.Y.
ordered out. someone hitting him a"
ing the struggle.
After closing the mills, the ....
marched up and down the W..
streets.
Appoint Committee for Confe,.,.
AT a later hour a mass meeting =, .
strikers decided to appoint a Comm.
to wait upon the mill managem.n, =.
morrow and make demands for h,,
wages. The matter of formulat;r, i.
mands Immediately became a sour,.
trouble to the committee as the s,rs,
have no one trade but are helpers :, =.
diversified skilled workers of the w..
industry.
Some strikers want . cents a dsv
crease, others dollar. and still OH,
the eight-hour day and Saturday IA,
holidays.
The Company's Offer
The company has posted notice d
wage increase of % cents a day to ski.
labor which has received 50 30 or less :,
a 10 per cent. increase to all over ST.
day.
The mass meeting showed signs Of i,
cord when a proposition was made to =
an run out" strikebreakers who IA,
been separately housed and fed by 4
Farrell Foundry Co. since its moulis
struck early last summer,
Mayor Prepares for Violence
Mayor Scumaker tonight began sv,v
ing in volunteer firemen as special paa
officers and assigned them to duty in 4
several mills to protect property. He ID
made requests of chiefs of police Of N,
Haven and Waterbury for details Of a
GERS. The mayor was requested to ds
the liquor saloons, but he was Of h
opinion that he could not do this uaLs
martial law was proclaimed.
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BRITISH

London, Feb. 1.-THE official statement
on the campaign in the western zone is
sued tonight says:
EARLY this morning the enemy sprang
two mines, one near Fosse s. the other
south Of Loos. After the explosion of the
latter the enemy attempted to occupy the
crater but was driven back by our fire.
We hold the near lip Of the crater.
Our artillery bombarded the enemy
trenches near the Hohenzollern redoubt
and east of Armenteries. Between the
Ypres-C Confines canal and the Ypres- Com
ines railway the situation is unchanged -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-18

Washington. Feb. 17.-Confidential
information about the building pro-
grams Of European navies, weak
nesses of the American fleet and re-
suits Of recent maneuvers and war
college games was given to the House
naval committee today by Rear Ad-
miral Grant. commanding the subma-
rine fiotilla and Capt. Josiah Mexican,
assistant for material in the office of
the chief operations. Both officers ex-
pressed the opinion that even with the
administrations five-year building
program completed the United States
would be a poor third among naval
powers.
The committee passed most Of the
day behind closed doors. taking up
with the officers questions considered
confidential by the Navy department.
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ADMIRAL GRANT And CAPTAIN
MCKEAN FURNIS H HOUSE naval
COMMITTEE With SECRET DATA

The witnesses agreed that battle
cruisers We're more urgently needed
than battleshipS.
In response to questions by Rep
Kelly, Capt. Mckeen said he thought
the plan outlined by the general board
of establishing a navy second to none
by 1925 was the wisest one as the ma
ton might have to face several enc
mics at once.
Capt. Mexican disclosed the fact that
a far-reaching scheme for mobilizing
the navy yards is being worked out
by the department. The general board
he said. was determining the best use
that could be made of each yard. With
that as a basis, a special board Will
plot out a definite scheme for equip
ment of each as to the best advantage
for the work assigned to it, aided by
local boards from each yard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-18

Washington, Feb. 17.-Secretary
Daniels and his advisers decided today
to inaugurate a system of civilian ma
val training similar in general outline
to that on which military training
camps have been established at Platts-
burgh and elsewhere. 1t is planned to
use six battleships to take those who
present themselves for training for a
months cruise beginning about
Aug. Is.
The vessels to be utilized as train
ing ships will take on their student
personnel along the Atlantic coast
probably at New York, Boston, Phila-
delphia, Norfolk, Portland and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-18
MAY0RL. J.:bRANN
WR|TESLEHERT0
Gov. 0. c. CURTIS
Declining Judgeship of Lewiston
to Satisfy Ambition of Carry
ing out Ideas of Civic Improve
ment Recently Inaugurated
and to Be Candidate for Mayor

Lewiston, Me-, Feb. ia letter un.
der date Of Feb. II written by Mayor
Louis J. Brann Of this city to Cover
nor Oakley c. Curtis declining the
judgeship Of the Lewiston municipal
court to which he was recently ap-
pointed by Gov. Curtis was made pub
lie today.
Mayor Brann explains that his de-
sire to carry out certain ideas for the
development and improvement Of Lew
iston, which he inaugurated this year
caused him to sacrifice his personal in
terests in declining the judgeship and
remaining a candidate for mayor.
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RUSSIAN

Petrograd. Feb. I.-(Via London, Feb.
1S).-The following official communication
was issued today:
Caucasian front: 1t has been learned
further that % more guns have been ssiz-
ed in the Erzerum line forts and that 80
officers and 1913 Askaris (Arab irregulars)
were made prisoner in the region of Fort
Taft. 20 versts from Erzerum.
"Our troops occupy the Erzerum forts.
THE registration of prisoners and TAX
ing stock Of the booty is proceeding.
"Erzerum Is on fire in many places"
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AUSTRIANS GIVE
VERSION OF LATE
ITALIAN ATTACK

Vienna. Feb. II, Via London, 3.4s P.
Nan Austrian official statement is
sued under date of Feb. 16 announces
that the eighth attack by Italian out
posts on the Austro- Hungarian posi-
tons on Javereck was repulsed. The
statement adds that the ground in
front Of the new Austrian positions in
the Rombon district is covered with
Italian dead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-18

Boston, Feb. 1.-THE circuit of profess
sional baseball clubs which is to take
the place of the New England League
and the Eastern Association in territory
formerly occupied by them was named
the Eastern League at a meeting of the
representatives Of the 10 merging clubs
here today 1t was voted to maintain the
new body at least until Nov. l, 1920.
Steps toward organization Of the circuit
were taken by the appointment of COM
mittees to formulate a constitution and
bylaws, to draft a playing schedule and
to decide upon an official baseball.
Election Of a president, vice president
and treasurer and five directors was det
ferred until next Thursday, when sec
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CIRCUIT OF CLUBS TO take THE
PLACE OF new ENGLAND LEAGUE
and EASTERN ASH SELECTED

ond meeting will be held in Springfield.
The schedule will be planned by repre-
sentatives of the Portland, Lawrence,
Hartford, New London and Lynn clubs
The committee on constitution as appoint
ed by Eugene B. FRAZER of Lynn, who
presided. consists of Springfield. Worces-
tor Lowell, New Haven and Bridgeport
representatives. An agreement was
reached on the payment OF umplres' game
guarantees and a sinking fund.
During the meeting Fred Lake announc-
ed that he had petitioned formally TOY
territory rights for a new league in cities
formerly of the New England and Colo
NAL League circuits not included IN the
new Eastern League.
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DANIELS AND ADVI SERS DECIDE
UPON CIVILIAN MILITARY TRAINING
ON PAR WITH PLATTSBURCH CAM

Charleston. 1t is estimated that The d
battleships will make possible d
training of $500 men. A similar p~|
gram, it is expected, will be prepy
for next year for development Of III
plan on the Pacific coast The pll,
which was drafted by Assistant ST.
rotary Roosevelt, proposes that u
cost to the men shall be suficist'
low to enable those in moderate d.
cumstances to join. The only comp
sorry requirement is that each vola.
teer declare his intention of giving b
services to the navy in case Of WI
1t is not proposed to require an a.
but merely a declaration of intent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-18

A reception was given at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Emery on Burleigh
street Thursday evening to Miss sAddie
Toulouse Of the Emery Brown store who
leaves the employ of the company on
Saturday evening to accept fine position
at Rumford Falls. Miss Toulouse has
been employed in stores owned in whole
or in part by Mr.. Emery for the past 46
years. A large number of her friends
called to wish her success IN her new po-
sition and to bid her goodbye.
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KING PETER OF
SERBIA BROKEN
BUT DETERMINED

Aedepses, Island of Euboea, Feb. 16.--
Via Paris. Feb. 1O.-King Peter of Ser
bia received a correspondent of The AS
ISOLATED Press this morning. Hidden
away in this almost Inaccessible spot,
bent under his 70 years, and sufferings,
physically broken. virtually blind, his
crown gone. his native land overrun by
enemies. the exiled sovereign grimly
clings to life in the hope Of participating
In the ultimate triumph Of his country
men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-18
MRS. NORA SHEA
IS COMPENSATED
FOR DEATH OF SON

Boston, Feb. 1.-THE Legislature today
voted. and Governor Mccall signed, a bill
authorizing this city to pay to Mrs. Nora
Shea 1900 as compensation for the death
OF her son, Ralph T. Shea, who was IA
tally shot by police officer two years
ago The officer. Andrew. Miller. was
tried on charge Of granddaughter but
was acquitted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-18
SECY McADOO
GIVES OPINION
SHIPPING BILL

Washington. Feb. 17.-Secretary Nc
Adoo told the House Merchant Marine
committee today that fears Of the gov
eminent operation feature of the ad-
ministration shipping bill, voiced by
Majority Leader Kitchin and others,
were unfounded.
Il do not believe that the govern
ment ever will have to take stock in
any Of the shipping corporations pro-
posed by this bill"
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School Club.

An agricultural club was formed
Tuesday among the school pupils. Mr..
Mitchell and Mr.. Deering of the Uni
yersity of Maine were present ana
gave a talk on planting, etc. Eacn
member of the club is to have 4 acre
of land and prizes are offered for the
best production Of corn, beets ano
other canning products.
c. A. Grant has charge Of the boys
club and Miss Ella Freeman of the
girls club.
The officers are Of the boys: Presi-
dent Leland Grant; Vice Pres, Mil
ton Smiley, Sec. Howard Hapworth.
Girls Club-Pres. Eva Glidden;
Vice Pres, Helen Patt rson; sec.'
Katherine Cushman; Treas. Flor
ence Norton.
meeting will be held in Portland
in December and those meeting the
requirements will be taken free OF
charge. These clubs are being formed
throughout the State and take IN
members from ten to Is years OF age.
Instructions will be sent from the =.
of NJ. and will be helpful to the pupils
Miss Natalie Tozier of Herd street
is the guest Of her sister, Mrs. L. H.
Siegar of South Dresden for two
weeks.
Mrs, 2. G. Hapworth is ill with the
grip.
Miss Ethel Simpson has returned
from a visit with her sister, Mrs. Lynn
Hapworth. .
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Campbell Of
Gardiner we're guests OF Mrs. Elmer
Tozier recently.
Victoria Weeks, who is attending the
Portland High school. is the guest OF
relatives.
Owing to the entertainment given at
the Grange hall. the dance heio at the
clubhouse Wednesday evening was
omitted this week.
Mrs Dan Mason entertained the
Christmas Club Thursday. as Mrs.
Harmon was i'll.
Mrs. Ernest Gibbs entertained her
Sunday school class by q Valentine
party Monday evening. Games were
played. A fine supper was served. The
table looked very pretty decorated
with hearts. The menu was enjoyed
by the members present.
The Lithgow Club met at the home
Of Mrs. George Paine Tuesday after
noon The house was finely decorated
with flowers and butterflies. An eco
nomical dinner was served. prizes be-
ing offered by Mrs. Paine for the most
economical dish. Mrs. Samuel Clark
obtained the first prize and Mrs. Dol
loft the second. Mrs. Smith Randall Of
Augusta was a guest
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FAIRFIELD

The poultry extension school at Fair
field Center will be held Feb. q. q, g.
A large attendahce is desired.
Victor Grange No. 40. will hold its reg
ular meeting Saturday evening. Feb. 10.
First and second degrees to be conferred
Mrs. Susan Nye is seriously i'll at her
home with capillary bronchitis.
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FINANCIERS NOT
TO TAKE ACTION
YET ON SEIZURE

New York, Feb. 17.-Bankers, deal
ers in bonds and members Of stock ex-
change after a meeting today decided
to take no action at this time toward
a protest they had contemplated max
ing to the State department against the
seizure by the British government OF
American securities and bills Of eX-
change shipped from Holland to this
country. L.
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had remained faithful he had no re-
proach.
"They came to our aid too late to
save u.s." he said, but they came"
That one Of the Zeppelins in the re-
cent raid on England was damaged
by the British gunfire and later lost
at sea, and that there is good reason
to believe another had been damaged
and put out of action was the state
ment made in the House of Lords by
Earl Kitchener, the British secretary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-02-18

mess, according to an announcement
made today. The Taunton National
was organized in 1865 and has capital
Of 100000. The Bristol County Nation
al was organized in 1876 and has a
capital Of 100000. 1t is understood
that the capital Of the Taunton Ma
tional will be increased to $1,000. 600
after the consolidation.
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-WATERv|LLE

Benjamin Barker o. Portland. spe-
cial agent for the German Alliance
Insurance Company was in the city
Thursday to adjust the loss on the
fire which partially destroyed the
house on Oakland street owned by
WinSlow D. Frost.