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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25
AZ, OIL. VOTES
Down Resolution
LAW DEPARThiE

Baltimore, Nov 24.-The American
Federation of Labor in convention late
today voted down resolution proNid-
ing for the establishment of a legal
department, with a lawyer at its head.
to serve as a central bureau Tor al
legal matters affecting the interests OF
labor when we have educated the
lawyers TO labors way of thinking
applicability of the law, they may be
OF some help to us said President
Gompers in a speech before the vote
was taken on the resolution to create
the department.
An entirely new concept of the
rights Of man must be given to the
courts" he added. "ThCir idea now is
to look back upon rrecedents-prece-
dents-prccedents. The American law
Yer has become q leGaliZed mechanism
to bow and scrape before the courts.
and organized labor'S fisht must be
against them and their precedents and
old concepts"
The legislative committee was direct
cd in an adopted resolution to draw up
end introduce a bill TO give to residents
OF the District of Columbia "a voice
III the selection of the President of the
United States and also to give them
representation in the upper and lower
house of Congress.
The wages Of Tostoffice. railway
mail clerks and city letter carriers.
that were fixed in 1907 were declared
in an adopted resolution to be woe
fully inadequate to meet the present
day cost of living Endorsement was
given to the attempts of postal work.
ers affiliated with the Federation to
secure from Congress a higher wage
scale and the minimizing of night
work. Another adopted resolution in
dorsed the efforts of affiliated civil ser
vice bodies to secure "a satisfactory
retirement law for superannuated gov
eminent workers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25
Further Inquiry
Into High Cost
News Print Paper

Washington, Nov. 24.-The Federal
Trade Commission today fixed Dec. u as
the date for another public hearing on
the new print paper situation and invit-
ed manufacturers, jobbers, newspaper
publishers and any others interested, to
appear.
No announcement was made concerning
the line of inquiry to be pursued, but Il
is generally believed the commission Will
go deeper into charges OF conspiracy
among manufacturers to raise prices.
Members of the commission would only
saw today the hearings would develop
along certain definite lines to disclose GER
tain definite facts.
The date was selected after conferences
with officers of the American Newspaper
Publishers Association. who at pre-
vious hearing charged high prices to ' a
manufacturers combination. Paper maxi
ers. who attribute high prices to a search
ty of material, also were consulted.
Investigators who have been at work
for month now are ready to report and
information they have gathered will be
presented at the hearino. One publisher
told the commission II was in a much be-
ter -ce'tior to develop facts than were
the publishers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25
Germans Break into
New Offensive IN, the
Northern Carpathians

Allies continued their offensive. Noun
tains of considerable height ma&9 their
advance difficult. but says the Overseas
Agency, the Teutonic troops in "a hours
overcame all obstacles and reached the
mountain village Of Tulghes.
The Russian line, which until then
ran from west to east, was forced into
a northern southern direction. This
change which tactically was most i'm
portant, was the first success and II
was Immediately extended. The great
est difficulty was yet to be overcome.
Abrupt mountains must be taken ana
the attack carried far into the PUMA
valley and beyond it.
On Nov IL the valley was crossed.
This success in the center was imme-
diately felt on the wings. On the right
wing the Austro-Hungarian troops
advanced against Bekas pass, which
made necessary Russian retreat IN
the Barso Outiu-Sake valley. Nearly
simultaneously Hungarian troops
caught the Russian communica tons by
the conquest of Salaroryaka. Ihe
Russians therefore, could no more
move their troops between Bekas ana
Tulghes passes. The allied troops were
then standing near the Hugyes pia-
teau 1890 metres high, the possession
of which, says the Overseas Agency
will decide the fate of the last angie OF
Pennsylvania held by the Russians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25
EMPEROR FRANCIS
WORDS
TO HIS SUBJECTS
"Heartiest Thanks for Their
Loyalty Toward Me"

LONDON, Nov. PA special edition,
CT tic N'einer ZeitunS has published
the following farewell words Of Emper-
or joseph to his people and the army
and navy. according to Vienna dis
patch to Reuters by way Of Amster-
dam:
ITO my beloved peoples I express
my hcartiest thanks for their loyalty
toward me and my house in happy
days as well as in times of distress.
The consciousness of this attachment
has done me good and strengthened
me in fulfilling my imperial duties.
May they continue TO observe the same
patriotic feelings towards my success
sOr.
''My army and navy ] remember with
feelings of deepest thanks for their
bravery, loyalty and devotion. Their
victories gave me joyful pride and their
urmerited mishaps painful sorrow. The
excellent spirit which at all times has
animated my army and feet and both
my landwehrs gives me confidence that
my successor can also count on them
not less than | did"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25
RAPPAHANN0CK
GIVEN Up ASL0ST;
LEFT HALIFAX

London, Nov. 2i.-The British
steamship Rappallannock. long overdue
from Halifax. has been given up fer
lest The following official statement
was issued here today:
The Furness- Witty liner Rappahan-
mock left Halifax On October II. Moth
ing has been heard from her since. A
Berlin announcement on November 8
stated that the ship mad been sunk I'm
less any Of the officers and crew, who
numbered 81. were taken on board a
submarine or transferred to another
essel--neither Of which courses was
followed, as far as knOWn-therc is no
longer any hope for their safety. If
the crew were forced to take to their
boats it is clear that it must have &C.
Cured so far from land or in such
weather conditions that there is no
OF their reaching shore.
The German pledge not TO sink yes
GELS without saving human lives has
thus once more been disreSarded and
another % their submarines has been
guilty of constructive murder on the
high seas"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25

Berlin, Nov. 24.-fBy Wireless 10
Sayville) While the advance oi Inc
German and AustroHungarian armies
in western Wallachia shows their push-
ing force is unbroken, says the over
seas News Agency, the Teutonic Ailles
at the same time have started an OF
fensiye in the northern Carpathians.
Combats over the last piece OF Hungarl-
an soil held by the Russians near
Tulshes has developed in an extensive
mountain battle On this sector OF the
front the advance of the army of Gen.
Won ARR which had rushed the Ruma-
mans back, had come to a standstlll.
The point OF approach was strongly Tor
titled for defense and was attacked
fiercely by the Ramanians and then py
the Russians. the latter of whom de-
voted special attention to this sector.
IA a distance of Only 80 kilometres,
Cyimes pass and farther southwark
Uza, Ocna and Oitoz passes gave open
outlets 20 Moldavia.
Consequently the Russians continued
to concentrate their reserves ana at
tackled At intervals becoming shorter
and shorter From November to 3
they could obtain only temporary and
small advantages by disregarding the
sacrifice Of men.
On November 10 he Allied troops
(reutonic) attacked and in one day re-
conquered the whole terrain. Then the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25
NY. MILK RIOTS
ITO Be CAUSED
by BIG EXPORT?
Drainage of Supply by Entente
Allies to Become Serious

New York, Nov. 24.-Declarins ina.
purchasing agents of the Entente allies
outbid his agents by 25 per cent IN
the purchase of raw milk from Ne"
York state dairymen. Lotion Horton
president of one of the largest milk
distributing companies in this CITY, IN
o statement today predicted milk riots
in this city within few weeks unless
steps were taken Immediately to cur
tail expectation of milk products.
Our local milk supply is affected Sc
riously by this enormous drain for for
eign markets." Mr.. Horton said. In
my estimation fully 10000 quarts OF
milk that should flow daily into the
local markets are being shipped abroad
in cheese and powdered and evaporated
milk 1t is time the public knew that
Europe threatens to drain New York S
milk supply dry. I have 50 men out
searching for additional sources rs far
west as Chicago. The situation is Sc
rious."
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Messages Good will
from Warning Powers
to Members of League
10 Enforce Peace

I'VE have never concealed our own
doubts with regard to the question wheth-
er peace could be permanently guaran-
teed by such international organizations
as arbitration courts. l shall, however
at this place no. discuss the theoretical
aspects of the problem, but we must now
and at the time of the conclusion OF peace
from the point of view of facts define our
position with regard to this question
When at and after the end of the war the
world will become fully conscious OF us
terrifying destruction of life and proper
ty, then through the whole of mankind
will ring cry for peaceful arrangements
and understandings which, as far as lies
in human power, shall avoid the return
of such a monstrous catastrophe This
lcry will be so powerful and so justlhea
that it must lead to some result.
"cermany will honestly cooperate in
the execution of every endeavor to find 4
practical solution and will collaborate to
make its realization possible. This, ali
the more If the war. as we expect ana
trust. will Great political conditions which
do full Justice to the free development of
all nations. the small ones as well as the
Great nations Then it will be possible to
realize the principles of just and free
oe,,e,onment on land of the freedom o.
the seas The first condition Tor evolution
Of international relation by way of aroi-
tration and PEACEFUL compromise of cor
ficting interests should be that no more
aggressive coalitions are formed in The
future. Germany will at all times be
readv TO enter league for the purpose
Of restraining the disturhers of peace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25

New York. Nov. 24.-Messages Of
good will from the chancellories of
three of Europe's warning powers were
read at a dinner given here tonight by
the League to Enforce Peace. The pur-
rose of the banquet was to consider a
program for permanent league Of ma
tons at the close of the great conflict.
Premier Brands message said:
In basing your effort on the funda-
mental principles Of principles of re-
spect for the rights and wishes of the
various peoples of the world. you are
certain of being on common ground
with the countries who in the present
conflict. are giving their blood and their
resources. without counting the cost.
to save the independence of the ma
tons"
From Vjscount Grey the following
message was received: Il think pub
lie utterances must nave already made
il clear that 1 sincerely desire to see
q league of nations formed and made
Effective to secure future peace of the
world after this war is over. l regard
this as the best. if not the only pros
pect of preserving treaties and of saw
ing the world from aggressive wars in
years to come. Il there is any doubt
about my sentiments in the matter I
hope this telegram in reply to your
own will remove it.
Chancellor Won BethmannH ollweg'
sent as his message extracts from a
speech ne delivered on November 9 be-
fore the committee on ways and means
of the German Reichstag, which fol-
low:
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new RULES FOR
PULP STORAGE,
SAYS COMM!SS'N

Washington. Nov 24.-The Interstate
Commerce Commission today decided tina;
the rules and practices of railroads whicl
provide storage for imported wood pulp
at Baltimore. Philadelphia and Newport
News for unlimited periods and without
compensation, in addition to the freight
rates from those ports must be replace
by rules allowing only such free time as
may reasonably be required for unload
ing or removal. with reasonable charges
for subsequent storage.
The American Paper & Pulp Associa-
ton had complained that the present rules
were unduly discriminatory and subjected
that association and its members to UNI
lawful prejudice and disadvantage
The association contended that storage
of imported wood pulp free without limi-
tation of time or quantity, other than the
physical capacity of the storage facilities,
enabled importeds to carry large stocks
without expense and gave opportunity for
speculation to the detriment OF domestic
manufacturers and the public generally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25
ARCHDuKE JOSEPH
TAKES COMMAND
EASTERN TROOPS

Berlin. Nov. 23.-(By wireless to the AS
ISOLATED Press via Sayville, Nov. 2D.-
Archduke Joseph, holding the rank Of col
onel general in the Austrian army. has
assumed command of the section Of this
eastern battle formerly commanded by
the new Emperor Charles. Joseph is
called the Hungarian archduke," having
chosen Hungary as his residence. Here
tofore he has comman ded an army corps
with success.
Archduke Joseph should not be confus-
ed with Archduke Joseph Ferdinand, who
formerly commanded an army in Volhy-
mia.
Archduke Joseph. the new commander
of the southern section of the eastern
front. was born at Alosuth In 1872. In
1893 he married at Munich Princess Au-
gustine of Bavaria. Up to recently he
was commander Of the Austrian seventh
army corps
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25

Huntsville. Ala, Nov. 24.-Probate
Judge William T. Lawler, whose BODY
was found in the Tennessee river last
June. was killed by David ID. over
tor, his political rival. Overton testi-
fled here today in his trial on a charge
of murder that he shot the judge in
self-defense. The killing, Overton
swore was the result of fight precip-
itated by LAWYER.
The special grand jury in session at
the time Judge Lawler was killed was
investigating alleged violation of pro-
hitition and election laws. At the time,
it is reported. the grand jury was pre-
pairing a report regarding alleged ir-
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HASH DAY"
the Diet SQUAD
friday; CHICAGO

Chicago, Nov. o4.-Today vas
"hash day. in the race of the Chicago
health departments diet squad against
the high cost of living. Disguised as
beef and rice croqucttes," it appeared
on the luncheon menu, but DIR. John
Dill Robertson. health commissioner.
admitted it was the leftover of
Wednesdays beef purchases.
To test the satisfying power of the
food which they have been eating
since Wednesday. members of the
squad ate dinner tonight at a table
adjoining one at which venison was
served. The venison. a gift to DR.. Rob-
ertson, and intended for the use of the
squad. was held to be a luxury, which
could not be included properly in the
living test. Later the Il dicters at
tended the annual ball of the health
department tonight but were forbid
den to partake of refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25
FRENCH WAR HEAD
WANTS ANOTHER
EXAMINATION FOR:
THOSE EXEMPTED

Paris. Nov 24.-The minister Of war
has introduced bill in the Chamber of
Deputies by which all persons exempted
from military service or mustered out
as physically unfit, prior to April 1,
1915, must submit to further medical
examination.
During the first period Of the war
the main object in recruiting was not
to overcrowd the depots and conse-
cuently only the strongest mon were
taken. The minister believes that Of
several hundred thousand men thus ex-
cmpted an appreciable number will be
found. on a less perfunctory medical
to be capable Of enrolment
for non-combatant services at least.
Certain defects hitherto considered in
hibitive are not incompatible with SER
vice in the artillery or even the fighting
rank.
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PEARY Gets A
LETTER FROM
STEFFANSSEN

Washington, Nov. 2i.-A letter came o
Rear Admiral Robert E. teary here to-
nis.t it, al >ilhjamur oteffanssen, who
for three years has been in the Far North
at the head of the Canadian Arctic expe-
dition. 1t has been on the way from near
Hay Point, Victoria island, since Dec. Il,
1915, and part Of it was written more than
two months before.
In letter received recently dated near
ly a month after the one received tonight
the Canadian explorer told in some detail
of his plans, giving notice that he expect
ed to stay in the North until 1918 and ask
ing that no relief expeditions be contem-
plated before that time.
The letter received tonight follows in
part:
October I, 19l5-Next spring we will
have a better outfit of men and dogs than
before and may therefore do somewhat
better. ] expect to go FIRST to our near
land near where we struck it C7 degrees
north and rs degrees wesO and then i.
will depend on the trend of the coast
whether we follow it or take more west
erly course. | should like to reach so de-
grees north and AS degrees west if con-
venent. I hope then to come east. far
enough north to have a look for your
Crocker land. From the account of Nc
N1llan's trip don't see that he has shown
its absence. McClintock in 1853 was with
IN some 90 miles of the near land we have
found and did not see it. ! have live!
p large part of the winter at Cape Parry
without seein~ Panlzs island more than
once though the weather was often -ap-
parentlv clear.
"Decemher H. 1ol5-At the rre~n"t writ
inc nv chief WORRY is the do~s' sickness
We already have lost severel dors. ant
as the thing is clearl" conta eious there
is no telling where II. will end"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25
De FACTO FIRING
SQUAD EXECUTES
MEXICAN WOMEN

Field Headquarters. American Punt
tive Expedition, Mex. Nov. 80. via Ra-
Clio TO Columbus, y. NJ. Nov. 24.-Three
Mexican women have been executed by
firing squads at Ell Vale, on the os-
tensible charge, preferred by Carranza
adherents. that they attempted to kill
Colonel Gonzales Dicz. commander of
the Carranza garrison at Ell Vale. Pa
rers were said to have been found on
the women discriminating them.
Those executed were Margarita Acos-
ta her sister. Maria Castillo and Maria
Refs. her servant. The triple execu-
ton was held at sunrise Wednesday.
The women faced the rifles without
weakening.
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NARROW ESCAPE:
BARGE NEWARK;
PARTS HANVSER

Newport, f. J., Nov. 24.-Barge New
ark. en- route from Boston to New
York. broke away from the tug De-
Witt G. Ivans in a storm off here last
night and had a narrow escape from
being dashed to pieces off tee rocks.
Two anchors thrown out held the
barge through the storm over night
about 40 yards from the rocks. At II 40
this morning a crew under Captain
Chauncey Kenyon of the coast guard
station. No. SO, reached the barge in
a condemned surfboat ard removed
end Mrs. Oscar Anderson. c.. p. Noigt
and =. Foley, all of EdSewater. ~ J.,
who composed the crew. This afternoon
the barge is still anchored and is rid
ing out the storm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25
EMPEROR CHARLES
READY TO BE
PUT INTO POWER

London Nov. 24.-Emperor Charles
OF Austria has addressed the following
imperial rescript to Premier Koerber
accordinst Vienna despatch to Reu-
ters by way of Amsterdam, quoting the
Weiner zeitung:
Dear DIR. Won Koerber: Bearing in
rEind my constitutional duty to take the
oath and exercise the executive powers
Oh government. according to Article
VIII OF the Constitution of September
w. 1867. l await from you proposals
tending to the fulfillment of this stipu-
lation.
Dated Vienna. Nov. 90, 1916.
CHARLES"
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U. S. SECRETARY GREW
CONFERS HOUR WITH
BETHMANN-HOLLWEC

Berlin, via London, Nov. 24.-Secre-
tary Joseph c. Grew of the Ameri-
can embassy had an hours interview
yesterday afternoon with Chancellor
Won Bethmann-Hollweg regarding the
Belgian labor problem. He laid before
the chancellor, informally and unoffi-
eialiy. suggestions for a certain anne
horation OF the compulsory employ.
ment of Belgian workmeN as conces-
s'ons 70 Belgian national feelings and
neutral public opinion Details Of tho
conversation are regarded for the
present as confidentiai. NC
Inc Spanish ambassador. as the o.
nciai representative OF Belgian in+sr.
ests. also had a conference with ~.
chancellor on the same subject ''
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new HAMPSHIRE
COUNCIL REFUSES
A CONFIRMATION
FOR A.L.FELKER

Concord, N. H., Nov. 24.-The exec
utive council today for the second
time refused to confirm the nominal
ton by Governor ROLAND H. Spauld-
sioner OF agriculture to succeed him
self. Commissioner Felller is a Demo-
crat and was first appointed by Gov
ernor Samuel d. Felker in 1918. The
council confirmed the nomination OF
James L. Dow of Lancaster to sue
coed Pearl II. Boire of Manchester as
member of the state pharmacy COM
nilsson. Election certificates We're is
sued to 16 Republicans and eight Dem
ocrats as members of the next state
Senate.
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IRISH LEADERS
GET MONEY IN
HUB FOR ARMS
Modern Guns Instead of Club
and Pitchfork" for Rebels

Boston. Nov. 24.-Speakers who
asked for funds to support another
revolution in Ireland, asserting that
1.-The Dublin rebels are going to fight
again and fight very soon," obtained
subscriptions at a meeting here last
night. The money, it was said, would
be used to purchase rifles, so that
when the next rebellion breaks out
the rebels will have modern guns in
stead OF clubs and pitchforks."
The meeting, at which tribute was
paid to Irish patriots of other years.
was addressed by Peter Golden of
New York, and Luke Dillon of Phila-
delphia.
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Expect Naval Bill
to Be One of First Great
Supply Bills 7 aiken up

tors were rapidly developing satisfac-
tory engines. He saw no reason why
the performance of European craft OF
both types could not be equalled. His
own bureau, the admiral said, had
about completed plans for 500
horsepower arplane engine. The
largest now available in the market
is; about 200 horsepower. He also ex-
pressed the opinion that American
feet submarines would make at least
20 knots an hour, engine difficulties
now appearing to have been overcome.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-11-25
QvERTON Says He SHOT JUDGE
vv|LL-IAMT, LAWLER IN SELF-DEFENSE

regularities in the spring election In
which Judge Lawler defeated Over
ton for the probate judgeship. A re-
port, however, never was made.
Overton declared he drove Lawler
to the Whitesburg bridge in his buggy
at LAWYERS suggestion to discuss their
political differences. The Judge at
tackled him with a knife, he declared,
when he refused to take immediate
steps to delay any action by the grand
jury. After a desperate fight. he said,
he killed his antagonist, but had moth
ing to do with the disposition Of the
body, which was found three days lat
err weighted down in the river.
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HOSPITAL SHIP
Bremen CASTLE
LOST IN AEGEAN

London. Nov. "a, / p. M.-The Brit
ish hospital ship Braemar Castle of
$3.50 tons gross, bound from Saloniki
to Malta with wounded has been
it was officially announced today. All
on board were saved.
The disaster occurred in the Mykoni
channel, the announcement states.
Mykoni is an island in the Aegean
sea about 100 miles from Piraeus the
port Of Athens. A comparatively mar
row passage separates Mykoni from the
island of Tino to the northwest