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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07
FARM AND CITY Telephone
CO. HOLDS ANNUAL MEEIN|

The annVa! meeting Of the s;ocksoi6sn|
Of the Kennebec Farm and City TIL
phone Co. was held q, Waterv.ile Fidr
March 8. attended by a large number a
people The stockholders began to 81
rive a, the Waterville office 0; the col
cient space would not be found ihss|
and the meeting adjourned TO .ne mum.
pal court room.
Pres. George w Manter Of sidnhl
called the meeting to order. but reHCs|
. the chair TO T. W. Lonzley Of Sins]
Mr.. Manter then gave his reasons FOX y
general agitation which he hal made 10
a change in the constitution aqd bylaw
Of the company. He admitted that y
had not presented his proposed AnHf
ments in due season. TO the bushes
manager. to be incorporated ia the or
nual meeting warrant; but he expins
that when he found he was TOO late "
mailed out on his own responaohp
certain proposed amendments. Inn
amendments proposed would pracaeaE
rub the old company OF the face Of @
earth. They were opposed strongly W
, Business Manager Frank L. Ames W.
on procedure in town business. and v"
designed to meet the Requirements
company whose mission is TO cover 's'l
with defensive armor against the rs'
New England Telephone monopoly.
The first proposed change in the con5'
/ tuition would have the annual mee'n
Of the company called at such Place
the directors might name. and mol
Waterville. as now fixed by the cons0@
ton. The proposed amendment did
even safeguard the company BY PROVE
ing that the annual meetings should
held in kennebec county: they mish
held in Boston, if the directors 30 s@~
The discussion continued so long Oh W
point. that the chairman declared "
cess for dinner. The meeting re-conv""
at l o'clock.
Somehow the dinner which had "
eaten by the stockholders. opened ""
eyes and improved their temper osc..
no further effort was made BY MI S''
. ter to force his argument for the -"
larity of his proposed amendments. e''.
| on their right to be in the warrant y
the meeting. or on their merits =
proposed amendments fell through y
! the regular warrant was foho''
throughout.
| The balance sheet, given by the u"
urer, was as follows:
Plant and eou,nmen, SIG!
Material and supplies "A,
Accounts receivable ............. ri
Cash on nand OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
1u,ssi
! LIABILITIES.
Ca apwss,m STOCK bonds and 'in,e sass!
investments northumberland ri
Notes payable NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. "A
Open accounts payable
sl.a
The officers elected follow: Clerk y
ton d. Peck. Sidney: president, "
Manter, Sidney: treasurer and ns go
Frank L. Ames. Waterville; as.re
board member for Oakland excp1. .m
A. ". Bangs. Sidney: auditor.
Tebbetrs of Belgrade. 81
Something like rs stockholders -
present. all being cooperative me a,.;ul
and subscribers to the service n
tary subscription paper was staL.s r
was pretty freely signed, in wnisS
capital stock was raised and u
sajsAfi.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

or four secs IF instructions 10 arneG
British merchantmen. including those
dated October, 1915, which recently
were made public by the British gov
eminent and sent 10 this country IN
press dispatches. II v-a< authoritative
- stated tina, the British government
VII contend that none Of the ins-ruc-
tionE violated ,he assurances *h.cn
ve!e given 70 the United states t1a'
merchantmen would Use their afIna-
r.ent only for defense
/. se-m-d clear tonight that the is
sue hinges largely OF definition OF
r.fe-gtve action ami offensive aT-na-
man. TIE British instructions as pub
l.shed set forth IN effect that the COM
r-.a..G-r u a British merchantmen IS
justified in taking defensive action
when q submarine approaches WITHIN
torpedo range.
The case Il the Lusitania being
round I'D with the German declaration
c~rfals find themselves obliged 10 &C
rent or reject the tentative communi-
cation submitted by Count Won Se'n-
--r,r4 and the subsec ueur assurances
gnir1 we're asked for. The latest as
-!tr..c.s are not considered as satls-
fer-or, As those originally given
VIRTUALLY all Of the documents sxr,icn ar
red from Germany and which TOW are
},.fry translated are understood 70 De
aH5a,,tg q German naval offers and
sailors relating the circumstances und@F
xn:ch Various alleged attacks were made
b. British merchant ships upon German
summarizes and explaining hoE tne COM
Jertial British instructions came into
German possession. TIE translation
Drohably vii be COMPLETED so-retirTle TO-
morrow.
i was considered probable il ot..c;ai
circles tonight that before negotiating
further with Germany the state depart
nerr would seek 20 establish the anthem
t:o.ty Of the instructors while tAs
British government has given out foF
publication rs version Of It's instructions
20 commanders # armed merchantmen,
the state department has 10 o'Hciai
knowledge Of the British claims.
Assuming that the state department:
should conclude that the instructions cit
I'd in the German appendices are contra
r. 20 the assurances given By Great BIZ
tain. the B..t!Ea foreign Office probably
viii be asked whether ihe copy o. the
Instructions row before il e authentic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07
WINTHROP CENTRE

Mrs. Ella wilkins 81, Monai
morning for Arlington. Mass xhsr. ii,
will visit her daughter. Ms BIlNn
ton. Rev. Mr.. Ellington las acc.gs
the pastorate Of New York chu,s
ard will soon move there with /.
family.
Father Henry Of Winthrop was OF
trying his fine new car Sunday AZ
called with Mr.. Ryan q: Sport Fan
Mrs. Rose Caron and Eggens G.;
attended a Whist party Monday mig,
in Augusta or Northern avenue.
Miss Dos,ie and Mrs, Fortier Of 4.
gus,a were callers Suniay a. Sg,
Farm
Miss Valentine Caron attended i
Pierrot Minstrel show il winthrop
Monday evening.
Sleighing will soon rs thing OH
past. The roads are hare IN I'd
places and de,ours have 20 be I'd
into the fields and bitches. Orb
places are ,hinly SKINNED with oa
ing Of ice. which a few sunshl,y day
will entirely dissolve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07
Late Augusta Loci,
Mrs. Carmen e. Me,,.

Friends will regret TO lear,
Passing away Of Mrs. Carp
Morse. wife Of the late Geor,.
Morse, at the home Of her si.,.s n
Harvey A Oliver, Cross s,,es.
Morse was q years Of age an,
been patient sufferer for tn. 81
two years from the ravages ot ,,s~
culosis- She was Of kind and los'
disposition and her memory r;s
cherished by a large circle Of A.
and relatives. Her mother. W,
teth Norris: a brother. Henry r
r!s: sisters, Mrs. W. z. Buhsr y
Harvey A Oliver. Mrs Ever,, Y
Ayore. all Of this city. and MA y.
E. Smythe Of Winthrop. s1ry,v.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07
AUTOPSY FOR
THE REMAINS OF
DANIEL DICkEY

Rockland. Ne. March s.-Relat.ves
OF Daniel f. Dickey today asked FOR
an investigation to determine whether
his death al a hospital yesterday was
due to poisoning as Medical Examiner
G. L. Crockett reported. or 70 a stab
in the throat The body vas sent to-
night 10 Portland for an autopsy. II
was stated tha, witness had been
found who said he had "a. Dickey on
his way 70 the hospital. Dickey. al
that time according 20 the witness.
had stated that his throat had been cut
during q VOW.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

&zsaIngton. March with the appen-
dices 20 Germany's declaration e the
new gubmarine campaign against armed
merchant; ships CT her enemies before.
the administration is preparing 70 deter
mine the next move Of the United states
ia the negotiations with the Central Eu-
ro,esn Powers According 70 present
pians. diplomatic negotiations On the sub
5ect are TO follow 4 settlement If th-
controversy IL Congress
Hecause II the necessity u --an..a..- 2
SINE % re document appended 70 the
Ger-nan declaration. secretary Lansing
ard President Wilson have rot yer rad 81
opportunity TO consider them IN tneir an
tire.y Al! the documents Irobeb!y w..l
re ready for their rerUsal tomorrow.
Advices from House
Colonel +. n House, VINO returned
from EErope yesterday after visiting Off
Gals in London, Paris aad Berlin for
President Wilson. Is understood 70 have
told the President ard Secre:ar: LarSi- 2
today that ire German government be
Iieyed Itself justified in ita rev sIbma-
r!ne policy and was not bl1hng-
Colonel House is believed 70 have
strengthened the view already held by
both the President AID Secretary Lansing
that the submarine Negotiations raUs- be
handled with the greatest care II 4 freak
with Germany is ~ ne av0IdeG, although
he reported that Germany han TO desire
for war with the United States He dig
cussed the issue frankly with Herr Won
Bueiow, the German foreign minister.
and DR.. Won Bethnlann-Holxsg the in
perial chancellor.
Day Of Conferences
Virtually the entire day was passed
b. the colonel in conferences With
President Wilson, Secretary Lansing
assistant Secretary Phillips and ether
government officers. He plans 10 re-
main here until tomorrow afternoon.
Some OF the information re brough.
hack is expected 10 be laid before the
cabinet tomorrow By the President
The appendices % the German nam
orandum arrived At the State depart
rlenc tofay. The Berlin foreign Office
Claims - offer conclusive evidence hat
British merchantmen, armed ostea-
s.bly for defensive purposes. have been
Using their armament extensively
against German and Austrian suon1a
rines. They are said to .ncisde three
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07
Mrs. William w. Reynolds

Mrs Fannie N. Reynolds diei Monday
a, her home OF the Reynolds road in
Winslow. Sne vas = rezrs old. ard
vas t.e daughter u Ben isr,in ard En-
Ny 'Ab5ot-) Bowen. both Of whom are
deceased Ee- husband William W
Reynolds. one son. and brother sur
vive.
The funeral Will r held Wednesday
afternoon from her late home and in
ternenC Will BE II Pine Grove cene-
terry. Ma,erYt,le
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07
RUSSIAN SHELL
STRIKES IN j. S,

Washington, March S.-The Ameri-
can consulate at Trebizond, a Turkish
port Of the Black sea, was struck by
a shell during a bornbardment by two
Russian torpedo boats on March ! and
n Persian subject las killed within
20 feet Of the desk Of Consul Oscar
s.. Heirer. Another shell struck the res
idence Of the vice consul adjoining
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

the bodies Of six Of the murdered per-
sons. with O'Kane fatally shot, lying
reside them. O'Kane died tonight.
Witnesses testified that O'Kane fire.
quently had quarreled with his aged
father, James O'Kane, and gave their
belief that the strained relations exist
ing between son and father caused
Daniel to become temporarily insane.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07
Gard Of Thanks

We wish 10 thank our neighbors ana
friends for the sympathy shown US and
many beautiful fo-al tributes offered
in OUT late bereavement
MISS NELLIE e BRAEN.
Mr. AND MRS EUGENE BRAEN.
MRS. NETTIE BRANE AND FAM
III
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

fCollexe avenue Monday evening FOL
lowing the supper an entertainment was
given by the members OF the commit
tee which was greatly enjoyed by those
present
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

The Cues. night meeting Of the
woman's Club will De held in the Con-
gregational church Tuesday evening.
March :. The committee in charge
has secured the services Of Pay New
ton. the famous magician of Boston.
who viii give the entertainment Of the
evening. Refreshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

The rank Of knight will be conferred
on II candidates by Hayelock Lodge.
No. p. knights Of Pythias- Tuesday
evening The work viii be followed by
a collation.. a number Of visitors fran
other lodges in this vicinity are ex-
pected. All soiourning Pythians are
invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

William Lane, one Of the Lawrence,
Mass. boys who were detained await
ing funds from their parents to be sent
home, was released Monday. The 9TH
er boy. Leo Doherty, was sent home,
but the Lane boy was still in the city
Monday afternoon awaiting the neces-
sary funds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

There was a good attendance az the
meeting II tie Waterv:Ils Pastors
Union in the Wateryille Public Libra
rs assembly tall Monday forenoon
The principal paper was delivered by
Rev. E. II. Holman OF Fairfield on the
subject. Jesus the Divine Savior" An
interesting discussion followed the pa
nar
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

Mrs. Frank Philbrick entertained in
a delightful manner the members OF
the Domestic Science department OF
the wa,erville Woman's Club at her
home on College avenue Monday eve
ming. A covered. dish supper was serv-
ed. which was followed by pleasing
and interesting program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07
ALICE OKLAHOMA FARMER
KILLED SEVEN MEMBERS OF HIS
FAMILY, THEN TOOK own LIFE

Lawton, Okla, March Testimony
tending TO show that Daniel O'Kane.
a farmer. killed seven members Of his
family and then took his own life. was
introduced before a coroner's jury.
which late today held an inquest at
the O'Kane home near here. where a
Negro farm hand this morning found
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

The last Of the social whists will be
held Tuesday evening at Citizens hall.
North Vassalboro. The occasion will
be in charge Of the young men of ST.
Bridget's parish. An oyster supper
will be served after the whist
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07
IS CASUALTIES
FROM Germans
AIR RAID SUNDAY

London. March THE three German
air raiders caused IS casualties Sunday
night, according to reports received up to
midnight. The Zeppelins separated on
their arrival on the English coast and
wandered about over eight counties, but
virtually all the damage was done in one
Yorkshire town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

e paso. Texas. March s.-Nine
dead, Il probably fatally burned and
score injured less seriously was the
toll OF an explosion and fire late to-
day at the city Jail. Surgeons said to-
night that the death list would prob
ably reach 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07
NINE DEAD, II FATALLY BURNED
AND SCORE OF OTHERS INJURED
IN Ell PAS0 JAIL EXPLOSION

H 6. Bagby. trusty, tonight NAM
cd H. II. Cross, whose home was said
70 be in Davenport. Iowa. as the man
who struck the match that started the
fire. Cross was under arrest for va
grancy He died Of his injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

Leon c. Staples OF North Haven.
who has been visiting friends in the
city for several days. has returned to
his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

There was a good attendance at the
regular drill of Bayard Co, Uniform
Rank. knights Of Pythias, Monday
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

A number of Waterville teachers
availed themselves OF the holiday OF
account Of election and visited the
schools Of nearby cities and towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

The executive board Of the Woman's
Club will meet at 8 o'clock Tuesday
afternoon in Library hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

Train ll2 was about two hours late
in arriving in the city Monday night
owing to a freight wreck a. Burnham.
No one was hurt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

The annual inspection OF the Hospi
tai Corps by L. S. army officers will
be held at the Armory Tuesday eve
ming at 8 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

There will be work in the Mark Ma
son degree at a convocaticn of Tecon-
net Royal Arch Chapter Tuesday eve
ming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

The executive board Of the Water
Vile Woman's Club will meet in Ii
brary hall at clock Tuesday after
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

The Domestic Science Committee OF
the Waterville Woman's Club was en-
tertained at Covered Dish Supper at
the home OF Mrs. F. B. PhilbSick on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

Royden V. Brown. the well-known
Bingham attorney, was in the city on
professional business Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

The meeting Of the A. o. H. has been
postponed from Tuesday night TO
Wednesday night at O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

Holman F. Day, who was in the city
to attend the Delta Epsilon banquet,
returned Monday to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07
WATERv|LLE

Miss Letna Chamberlain visited
friends in North Eassaiboro Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

stated convocation Tuesday evening
Of Teconnet Chapter r. A NJ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

Wilmington, Del. to deliver lecture
Speakers on both sides OF the question
were applauded during -odays debate IN
I'll il was difficult to determine "aieh
sentiment was the stronger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07

Allen A. Shepherd Of Rockland
visiting in the city for a few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07
German Government
Not Bluffing in Its
Submarine Policy

Colonel House Tells President and Lansing His
Opinions Drawn from Visits in European Cap
itals-Appendices to Germany's n ounce
ment of Campaign Are Received by Admins
tratiOn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07
ARMED SHIPS ISSUE

fContiEued from Page One}
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Draws the Line

Therefore, when the proposition
comes up tomorrow. shall vote
against this rule but / want my hands
free and united to vote on the ques-
ton Of war when it might properly
come before US. Those in favor Of a
declaration Of war, II Germany will
not yield on this issue Of course will
vote to adopt the rule.
Il do not want this House to COM
nit itself one way or another. Leave
the issue in it's present state in the
hands Of the President, where IL prop
erly belongs. Until the time comes,
and I hope it never will come, when
! the House must consider it in the per-
Torrance Of it's constitutional duty,
let the President alone in the diplo-
matte negotiations"
Representative Towner. Republican. OF
Iowa, said that while many provisions Of
the NcLemore resolution were objection
able, he believed the majority OF Demo
Gratis and Republicans and the people Of
the country favored a warning resolu-
ton.
Representative Hopewood, Republican.
Of Pennsylvania, criticized the Presidents
recent declaration that he would rather
hear from the fresides Of the country
than from the congressman in their cloak
rooms. About as OF US here represent
firesides,'' he said. 1.-The President cannol
possibly know as many fresides as the
most Of us know"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-07
Mann AppIauded

tional duties and letting the President at
tend to his constitutional duties"
The House resounded with cheers when
Mr.. Mann took the floor and assailed
Americans who might involve the country
in war by travelling on armed ships.
Fool on Joy Ride"
Il hope our citizens never will be put
20 the test of having TO fight because
some fool has involved US by entering
upon a joy ride he shouted.
THE gentleman from Massa chusettz,
Mr.. Gardner said Mr. Mann. has
charged that the membership of the
House in this matter mas been actuated,
first by partisan reasons, and second b.
fear Of the votes at home. The gentle
man from Massachusetts is entitled to
speak for himself, but not for anyone else
on either side of this House. It is too
grave and great question for the patri-
otto men Of this House to determine for
them to be actuated by base motives as
suggested by the gentleman from Massa-
chusetts.
Il am not in favor Of laying this prop
osition before the House at ALL" said Mr..
Mann. Il have been content to let the
House attend to its constitutional duties
and let the President attend to his. /
think il he deemed the help Of the House
necessary he would come before it. There
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
VENIZELOS FLEES I'm BOAT
Former Greek Premier Picked Up at
Sea by Merchant Ship-WiIl
Head Revolt.

Athens, Sept. 81, via London,-M.
Venizelos, the former premier, left
Athens at five o'clock Monday morn
ing. The merchant ship Hesperia
picked him up from a boat in the open
sea.
1t is said that M. Venizelos will
first visit Crete and then proceed to
Saloniki.
(The inference from the above dis
patch IS that M. Venizelos was forced
to flee from Athens secretly in order
to carry out his plans for a revolu-
ton which would put Greece into the
war on the side of the allies. The
fact that he was obliged to put to sea
in an open boat reveals that the king
still controls Athens, though adher-
ents of Venizelos have seized control
in most of the country except where
the Germans and Bulgarians have
military power.)
Thirty thousand armed Cretans
now control Crete in behalf of Veni-
zelos. They have turned over all gov
eminent buildings to the leaders OF
the separatist movement.
Many of VeniZelos' most ardent
supporters have been urging him to
end the situation at Athens by over.
throwing the king.
The complete success of the revolu-
tionists on the Island of Crete is said
to have inspired him to immediate
action.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1916-10-03
80 DIE IN AIR RAID ALLIES MAKE GAINS.
BRITISH DRIVE MILE INTO GER
MAN LINES ON SIx-MILE
FRONT IN FRANCE.
RANCOURT TAKEN BY FRENCH
Entente Troops Resume Gigantic Of
fensive After Three Days and Nights
of lncessant Bombardment-Many
Prisoners Captured.

London, Sept. 27.-The British
troops have captured the villages OF
Marval and Les Boeufs, together with
several lines of trenches on six mile
front between Candles and Marun-
puich, south of the Ancre river, says
the official report from British head
quarters issued here on Monday. This
front was penetrated to depth OF
more than a mile.
Many prisoners were taken, ana
heavy losses were inflicted on the Ger
mans in this renewal of the great
drive on the Somme The French also
gained much ground.
Paris, Sept. 27.-The French mace
another smashing inroad into 10 miles
Of the German lines on the Somme
front and the important base OF Com
bles is practically surrounded.
The town of Rancourt was captured
and Fregicourt was entered. Ihey
lie east and northeast of Combles re-
spectively. The attack swept the
French more than half a mile east OF
the road from Rancourt to Peronne.
The assault came after three days
and nights of incessant bombardment
of the German trenches, miles OF
which were shredded into shapeless
masses of pulverized earth.