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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

the address of the President and the
note. said:
i can make no comment either up-
on the address or upon the communi-
cation which has been sent to nv gov
eminent"
However, he was authoritatively de-
scribed as having advised the Berlin
foreign Office in the message sent to-
night, that he believed at least some
such declaration as that made Jan. Z,
regarding the conduct of submarine
warfare in the Mediterranean sea
should be issued Immediately to cover
all submarine operations.
The Mediterranean assurances were
to the effect that only a cruiser war;
fare would be conducted against en-
envy merchant shipping and that nom
combattant ships of every character,
freight as we'll as passenger carrying
would he accorded proper warning and
safety for their passengers and crew.
Assurances which have been given for
the war zone around the British Isles
covered only liners
The declaration Of Jan. Z, also prom
Used that German submarine COM
manders who failed 70 OBEY the as
surances given would be punished and
that reparation would be made for
death or injury to American citizens
German commanders operating in the
Mediterranean it was said in the decla-
ration which was issued after the
steamship Persia had gone down, had
particular instructions to exclude such
measures Of reprisal as were applied
in the war zone around the British
Isles. It is expected that Count Won
Bernstorff will confer with Secretary
Lansing tomorrow. The secretary IN
formed him today that he was READY
to discuss the matter at his conven-
fence.
While the ambassador tonight ap-
peared to be more perturbed than al
any time since the beginning OF the
submarine controversy, he was SAID 10
feel that his government would go 10
every possible length to prevent the
severance Of diplomatic relations.
Persons in close touch with the al
fairs at the embassy quoted him as
saving: II believe that some way VIII
he found satisfactorily to meet the po-
s,tion Of the United States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
PROPERTY HOLDERS
ARE INTERESTED

One of the greatest and most dificuh
problems confronting people today anu
aHecting their most vital interests DO"
as individuals and citizens is the ~
telligent cooperative development Oh
the communities in which they 1--we
one OF the most conspicuous and gar
ing defects Of municipalities is tH'
abuse it reconciles in the administra
ton of public affairs aAd the woeiu
neglect Of the average citizen to COM
prehend civic duty. To make men mols
efficient and useful to the communl"
Is one of the prime objects OF wv
chamber Of commerce. The willingness
to learn about improving a communi"
is far better qualification for mem
bership than riihes or popularity,
Many real estate owners are valuapi.
members Of the Waterville Chamber VI
Commerce, but there are many moi.
who do not belong. Every owner y.
real property in this city should 'ola
the chamber at once and Join IN Wv
May Day" dinner festivities.
Haven't you some idea about impro''
ing your locality to make it more o'
sirable as a residential district a''
make property more valuable?
Join the chamber and let us nav
your ideas on this or any other SUI.
Ject that may interest you. Remenoe'
anything of interest to you is OF II"
terest to the chamber. Join now. Coih'
TO the May Day" dinner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
PUBLIC HEARING
ON PLAYGROUNDS

The public hearing of the Commits
on parks to discuss the matter Of play
grounds for the children during tte|
coming summer was held at the Ctr
Council rooms Wednesday evening and
was very SHINY attended. The meet
ing was called to order at 1.30 oclOci|
by the mayor, who read the Ordel|
which was passed at the last meet
ing of the city government authorizIri
the committee to hold the hearing AM
instructing it to report at the next
meeting. Hon. Fred w. Clair was tn,
first speaker of the evening and bel
advocated the purchase Of some OF the
property in the vicinity of the Gilman
field on the banks of the Messalonshea
as making an ideal park and play
ground. He spoke of the need Of a
suitable swimming pool in the city
where the youth of the city could BEL
taught to swim without the dangers
which now exist because they have h
go to the river or the Messalonskes
stream. He thought that the city should
maintain at least two public play
grounds where the children could BE-
taken care of and which would be their
own to play in whenever they wished
Mrs. Merton w. Bessey. Representative
OF the Waterville Womans Club. spoa
of the need Of public Fairgrounds WHERE
the children of the city could be care
for and mentioned a number Of lots wh'ch
the ladies of the club had been considf'
ing and which they had been thinking o.
taking steps towards getting leases OF 20
that they could establish grounds for TIE
children. even if the city did not tax
hold of the matter.
City Engineer T.. w. Crawford spob'
of the strip between West Winter stree
and Gilman street running along ne
Hayden brook sewer, and he also spos
of the place at the south end of the eli!
owned by the Central Maine Power Co.
as two places which it would be ideal
use for park purposes. Other speakeH
recommended number of different places
about the city and n general discussot
resulted in the statement frequently ma"
that the city needs the grounds. Inv
committee then went into executive Sc"
sion and will render it's report at the mex
meeting of the city government.
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CONFIRM REPORT
OF WITHDRAWAL
PUNITIVE FORCE
Report That General Pershing
Has Withdrawn Outlying De-
tachments and Concentrating
at Namiquipa

Ell Paso, Tex, April 19.-Confirma
ton Of reports that the American ex-
peditionary force was being concen-
trated at three points in Mexico. pre-
paratory either for the withdrawal of
the troops or the organization Of new
and more extensive campaign was re-
ceived here today from Mexican
sources.
It was said that General Pershing
had withdrawn all outlying detach-
ments south Of NamiQuipa and that in
the neighborhood of 5000 were camped
at San Antonio, ~ miles west of
Cusihuiriachic, and that a force esti-
mated at almost double this number
was being concentrated near Manu-
quipa.
The belief that the American troops
are about to leave Mexico is wide
spread among the Mexicans in Juarez
and has completely changed the at
titude of the people who. after the
Parral incident, gave marked indica-
lions of hostility toward Americans
experimenting reports that the pol
itical situation in Mexico was OF minor
Importance In comparison with the
economic conditions ard the ravages Of
typhus epidemic which has been
sweeping through the central states, an
American mining official received mes
sages today that relief was urgently
needed If thousands Of the poems in
Durango. Coahuila. Aguascalientes, San
Luis Potosi and Zacatecas were not to
perish.
These messages stated that there
were between 1000 and 5000 cases Of
typhus in the city Of Aguascalientes
and a similar proportion in almost
every city of Importance in Central
Mexico.
Carranza officials are making siren
uous efforts to send food into the
stricken districts and to check the raw
ages Of typhus, but the disturbed con-
ditions in the country are proving a
serious handicap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
MASSACRES0F
CREEKS BY THE
BULGARIAN and
TURKISH FORCES

London, April 2o.-wholesale mas
sacres of Greeks at Adrianople. Con-
stantinople and Smyrna, are reported
IN Salonlki dispatch to the Morning
Post
In Adrianople and Demotica, Turks
ana Bulgarians acting together" says
the dispatch, killed 400 and wounded
800 Greeks after pillaging their houses
IN the Smyrna district several Greek
villages We're raided, 200 persons being
killed and many wounded.
"Constantinople was likewise the
scene of serious massacres, no figures
pertaining to which, adds the CORE
spondent," are available. All the mas
sacres occurred on April IL:
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SEARCH
BY A M d r ICAN
TORPEDO BOAT

Bridgeport, Conn, April 19.-The
captain of the steam barge Alva, own
ed by local lumber company, report
ed to Harbor Master Lamond, on ar
irving here tonight that his vessel had
been held up and searched in Long
Island sound off Whitestone. l.. l., to-
day by United States torpedo boat
The war vessel, he said, was cleared
for action and gave peremptory or
ders to stop.
The Alva was carrying a cargo of
cement. After thorough search of the
barge and cargo. the Alva was permit
ted to proceed. The captain Of the Alva
said the officers of the torpedo boat
made no explanation of the action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
BRITISH

London, April 19.-The British Off
cial statement this evening says:
Last night the enemy exploded a
small mine east of Melville ST. WAIST
Our trenches were not damaged. Dur
ing the night the enemy attempted to
bomb our posts in craters in the quarry
sector but were driven Off.
During the day there was heavy
Smelling northeast Of Carnoi and abou:
Carency, st. Eloi and Voormezeele. The
enemy also was more active in the
quarry sector. We shelled the enemy's
trenches at Haisnes.''
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Man L0SESL|FE
IN A HOTEL FIRE
At vANCEb0R0

Bangor. Me, April 19-The Ex-
change hotel at Vanceboro was burned
at O'Clock Wednesday morning, to-
gether with Horace Kellogg's store
and barn and some smaller buildings.
Harry Lowe. of Danforth, %. river
driver. was burned to death in his bed
He was called and warned to get out
Of the building, but apparently was
overcome by smoke before he could
escape. The hotel was conducted by
James Tague. No estimate can be OBJ
tanned of losses or insurance no any
clue to the cause of the fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
Warns
CABINET BREAK
IS Threatened

London, April 1s.-(a.H P. M.).-In the
House Of Commons today Premier Asq-
uith stated that there were still some ma
terial points of disagreement in the cab
met and II they were not settled the re-
suit must be the breakup Of the govern
ment.
THE government" he added, "is united
in believing that such an event would be
a national disaster OF the most formid-
able kind
1t was in the hope that a breakup of
the government might be averted for a
few days more of elaboration that he
proposed an adjournment Of the House
OF Commons until next Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
FRANCO RITISH
REPLY is CABLED
TO DEPARTMENT

London, April 1e. los P. M.-The re-
ply OF Great Britain and France to
the American note concerning inter-
ference with maritime commerce bv
the Entente allies has been cabled to
Washington ~
IN communication will be presented
70 the American government by the
French and British ambassador Joint
~. 1t consists of two parts, a long note
and supplement signed by the
French government Since it's arrival
at Washington certain cable changes
have been made in the original note.
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COPIES OF Note
WILL Be SENT TO
OTHER NEuTRALS

Washington, April 1s.-Copies Of the
American note to Germany will be sent
Immediately to other neutral nations
on the assumption that they are as
much interested as the United States
in the protection of neutral rights.
For the present the document will
not be given to representatives Of Aus
tria or Turkey or Of the Entente Allies,
although 1t will reach them In time in
the usual way. The controversy is re-
garded as solely between the United
States and Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
REPORTED PLOT
TO BLOW UP NY.
Water SYSTEM

New York, April 19-Concurrent
with report that a plot had been dis
covered to blow up a part of the New
York water system at Mount Kisco,
north of the city, 20 detectives in au-
tomobiles left police headquarters
shortly after 4 o'clock today bound in
that direction. They were dispatched
by Deputy Police Commissioner Lord,
who said he could not discuss the re-
port until he had consulted with Com
missioner Woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

Miss Verna Davis entertained the men,
oers OF the Far and Near Club Wednes-
DAY evening at her home. Is Ash street
1t was gentlemen's night and the gen.
tiemen were certainly given a most pleas
ant evening. Everything was decorated
IN Easter colors, purple and white crepe
paper. festoons and pussy willows in the
caro- room. Whist was played until 10
O'CLOCK and this was followed by a splen-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
New York Comment

New York Tribune: Our issue with
Germany can be settled now only by a
display Of determination backed by force.
New York World: 1t is for the German
government to say whether 1t wants the
United States for a friend or for an en-
envy. 1t knows the terms.
New York Times: The breach Of diplo-
matte relations might bring on war. and
to impress upon the German mind what
that would mean for Germany is the sur
est resource now left to US against war.
New York Herald: This is not the time
for division anywhere in the United
States. The country is on the brink OF
war. The President is right. He speaks
for the nation. Party spirit should be
laid aside Personal prejudices should be
submerged. 1t is the country that speaks
through Mr.. Wilson. The interests OF
the whole land are involved.
New York Stats Zeitung: 1t it I'M
thinkable that the German government
should recognize these credentials cine
President's) as the representatives of all
neutral nations and grant the perempto-
~ demands Of the President as long as
the cause for the Inauguration of this
submarine warfare is continued.
The Presidents demands seek to perma-
nentIy guard British sea trade and would,
if complied with, make England proof
against injury. Can Germany agree to
that? The answer remains with the in
dividual The President has brought
about a diplomatic situation which must
involve the United States in a war with
Germany unless Congress intercedes in
proper time.
New York Sun: The President went
to Congress asking neither advice nor ex-
preston Of opinion, nor again legislative
action. The publication of the
note this morning would have made SUI
perfuous the delivery of the address to
the session of Congress, unless, indeed,
the President felt that his personal APP
pearance at the capitol rem
dered the war-declaring department Of
our government in some sense a party
to facts already accomplished by the ex
ecutive's independent action.
New York American: Our obligations
to ourselves and our obligations to hu-
mainly have not changed with the times.
Those high and sacred obligations still
urge us to use all our influence, all our
persuasion, all our power. not to prolong
this awful war, but to shorten this awful
war. Had we combined with
the other neutral nations months ago IN
an agreement to offer mediation and in
an agreement not to provide supplies of
any kind to either nation which persisted
in war when the others were willing to
cease war, this insane conflict would have
ended long ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

Ihere was practically nothing doing
on Main street during the day We'd
nesday, the stores all being closed and
very few people being out. 1t was an
exceptionally quiet day in the police
department, not an arrest having been
made up to late hour. The mills and
factories did not shut down for the dav
as their business would not permit of
1t and the same was true of the Maine
Central shops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
TO USE NAME OF
HUGHES DESPITE
HIS PROTESTS

Salem, Ore, April 19.-The name Of
Charles e. Hughes will be printed on
the Oregon Republican primary ballot
as a candidate for the nomination for
President of the United States despite
his request, twice made. that it be
omitted, the Oregon superior court de-
cided today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

The following officers We're elected
at the annual meeting of the Waterville
Woman's Club: President. Mrs. f. f.
Lowering; vice president. Mrs. +. p.
Fish; recording secretary, Mrs. Z. A
Hofsted; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
G. B. Hatfield; member Of the govern
ing board, Mrs. Frank l.. Phalen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

The members of the Universalst
church were busy ali day Wednesday
in anticipation Of their supper and
sale which will be held at the church
Thursday afternoon and evening. A
fine supper is being prepared and some
excellent trades will lie offered in fancy
work and useful articles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
SENATE FAVORS
HOUSE BILL ON
SUGAR REPEAL

Washington, April 19.-Senate DEM
ocrats in conference tonight decided to
enact into law the House bill repeal
ing the provision in the Underwood
Simmons tariff law which would have
placed sugar on the free list May l.,
1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
GERMAN NOTE
SUPPLEMENTARY
ON SUSSEX CASE

Berlin, April 10, 2 P. M.-(via London,
Z P. M.-The foreign ONCE transmitted to-
day to the American embassy . supple
mentary note In regard to tho Sussex.
containing affidavit sworn to by . Swiss
passenger on the Sussex that the steam
ship was not torpedoed. and also a state
ment to the same effect from An Ameri-
can passenger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

A Thimble party of the Ladies' Aux
iliary of the National Association of
Civil Service Employees will be held
Thursday evening at the home of Mrs.
Adelaide S. Pollard on Getchell street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

Postoff1ce employees reported that
Post Card Day" was a great success
and that large number of cards were
sent out from this office. The official
cards of the Chamber of Commerce
contained views of Belgrade Lakes and
while these predominated. there was al
so large number showing views of
Waterville and vicinity which were sent
out by individuals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
DECISION FOR
PROSECUTION

washington, April 19.-The attorney
generals Office is understood to have de-
clded to prosecute Wolfe Won Igel, Capt.
Won Papen's former secretary, who was
arrested in New York on an Indictment
charging him with conspiracy to blow I'D
the Welland canal, notwithstanding the
German ambassadors request that Won
Igel be released.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

The steam fire engine was taken out
Wednesday afternoon and given try
out in the City Hall square. 1t was
found to be working in good shape and
to be in fine condition
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
WILLIAM BAIRD
BANGOR SUICIDE

Bangor, Me, April 19.-William c.
himself by shooting at his home here
tonight. 1t is thought that he was
temporarily deranged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

The members Of the committee -,
are selling tickets for the sr,a's
Chamber Of Commerce banquet rsn.e
that they are meeting with excent;."
ally good success. The people Of ~.
city seem 20 be taking hold Of the ma.
ter in fine shape AMI the prospects =.
that the big dining room Of the N.
wood will be filled on the night NJ -.
meeting. The price Of the tickets
SIS and this pays the dues Of the ~
purchasing from April /, 1916. to ArsS
1, 1917. The entertainment commits.
is arranging for some exception.n'
fine speakers and there will be A.
of oratory that will he worth the a,
tire price Of ticket and dues It "a ..
pected that one or two things re,a,..
to city affairs will be- brought he,ns
the board at that time and while ~.
will not of course be acted upon ,h..
will give the members somethinv :.
consider. According to the members =,
the committee all indications point
one of the largest attended and H,o.
banquets that has ever been held \,
the chamber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

The official out-of doors shooting season
for the rifle ranges opened Wednesday,
but owing to the weather there was no
shooting on the local range.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

Word was received in the city Wednes-
day of the death in Milo of Will Thomas,
formerly of this city and brother of
F. II. Thomas of this city. No particu-
lars regarding the death were received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
Manchester Union

Manchester, N. H., Union: Not a mo-
mont should be lost in recruiting the navy
TO full war strength and in getting every
ship of war In . state Of readiness. fully
equipped with ammunition. The army
bill, rushed through the Senate under the
threat Of what transpired yesterday,
should be put upon its immediate pas
sage in the House, and the President.
thus given opportunity to enlarge the reg
uiar army, call out the federalized ma
tional suard and call for volunteers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

Owing to Wednesday being a holi
day there was no session of the NUM-
cipal court for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Osborne went to
Lewiston Wednesday morning to pass
the day with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
is CAPTAIN
CHICAGO WHITE SOX

Chicago, April 19.-Second Baseman
Eddie Collins has been appointed cap
tain of the White SoX.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

sible for the use Of the department.
General Funston remains in full charge
Of the affairs Of his department. IN
GLIDING the expedition into Mexico. He
has the full confidence Of the depart
ment and his dispositions have the de-
partment's entire approval.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

Miss Della Yeaton of Augusta was
the guest of friends in the city Wednes-
day for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20

did supper. The whist tally caras
hand painted with Eastern design, ss''
made dainty souvenirs of the Co., sad
Entertainment was furnished BY "
consisting Of Walter Hamlin at tn. ~. as
Miriam vigue cornet. and Leor. ,es
chance. violin. The following wer. ~
ent: Lora Pooler. Leora Lachanc. ~ -
Lyons, Miriam Vigue. Lulu N,ct.s sua
Mabel Fuller, Delvina Holland. Jo''
Pooler. Ernest Simpson. Walter H,"Sa
Ralph Watson. Warren York. RMa,''
Cote. Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Taylor c,.a
ma Hancock and the hostess, Miss n,~ sa'
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WATERvILLE

Mr. and Mrs Fred j. Arnold We're
at their cottage at Snow pond for the
day Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-20
Portland Araus

The ARGUS portland, Maine): In con-
Guiding its editorial the Argus will say in
the morning:
The severing Of diplomatic relations
with Germany is a serious alternative to
its yielding to our humane demands. But
this will be done unless. in the terms of
the message. the German imperial gov
eminent should now. Immediately, declare
and effect an abandonment of its present
methods of warfare against passenger
and freight-carrying vessels.
1.-THE country will await Germany's re-
spouse with a hope that it will enable
m amicable adjustment Of the now acute
incident; but with firmness Of purpose
70 accept without shrinking the most
unwelcome sventuality."
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Lowell Courier. Citizen

Lowell Contradictions: Mr.. wilson
has Invariably appeared in person WIN
his communications to Congress, 10 tnas