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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
B. & N. MINORITY
stockholders
LOSE A POINT
Not to Attack Validity
of Short Term Notes
Ruling Wednesday by Judge
Morton in Federal District
Court at Boston

Boston, Dec 6.-Minority stockholders
Of the Boston and Maine Railroad today
lost a point in their effort to prevent
the present temporary receivership of
the road from being made permanent
when Judge Morton ruled in the federal
district court that they would not be
allowed to attack the validity Of the
roads $13,300.000 short term notes In
the present proceedings. The Interco-
lonial Rubber Co. which appears as the
petitioner in the receivership action
claims to be a credit of the road to the
extent of $4,000 on notes which were
part Of the $13, 900 issue.
Minoritys Case
Counsel for the minority interests
had previously said that their case rest
ed largely on the question of the valid
ity Of the short term notes which they
contended were issued during the period
that the Boston and Maine Railroad was
under the illegal control of the New
York, New Haven and Hartford Rail
road. They asserted that the notes
were therefore invalid. Exceptions
were taken by the minority to the
courts ruling.
Judge Morton has previously signed
formal order permitting the minority
stockholders to attack the receivership
Of the road on the question Of the SOL
vency of the corporation and the good
faith Of the directors in conserving to
the receivership. He added that he
would hear the minority on the question
of the validity of the notes when the
notes were presented for payment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
Dillon Urges
a Federal Food
Commissioner

New York. Dec. Elm a letter to
President Wilson made public here to-
night. John J. Dillon. state commits
sioner of foods and markets, suggest
ed that federal commissioner be ap-
pointed to investigate the problems
confronting producers and consumers
with a view of obtaining government
regulation Of food prices.
I'm our efforts to establish an eff
Gent and economic system for the dis
tribution of food in this state and to
standardize prices under the law Of
supply and demand" Commissioner
Dillon wrote to the President, I'VE find
ourselves embarrassed by several con-
ditions which are of national charac-
ter and cannot be satisfactorily con-
trolled by state regulation"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
Society Loyal
Legion Observes
Anniversary

Portland, Me-, Dec. 6.-The 50th ami
versary of the founding of the Society OF
the Loyal Legion was observed by the
Maine Commandery with a dinner to-
night A history Of the society with s2e-
cial reference to the part Maine men took
in it was read by Major Henri S Bur-
rage, registrar of the commandery. Major
Burrage urged that the Legislature be
asked to aid in the erection Of memorials
in the Gettysburg National Park to Cen
erals o. o. Howard and Joshua L. Cham
berlain of this State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07

London Dec 6-David Lloyd George has overthrow the
Asquith cabinet and will become prime minister himself The
government will be coalition, probably without the
of harmonious support which attended the formation
Of the coalition government because its birth has created
additional fractional differences.
This result has emerged from another day Of active and
hurried party and day of intense suspense and
interest throughout the country.
There prospect this afternoon that the personal offices
Of the King might solve the situation and many thought that
the Asquh regime might be continued The King called the
party leaders to Buckingham Palace and conferred with them
for than hour Mr. Asquith and Mr. Lloyd George
of the Liberals Mr. Bonar Law and Mr. Bafou of the Union
ists and Mr. Henderson Of the Labor party with the
ereign
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
Builders Submit
Proposals for Four
Battle Cruisers

Washington, Dec. 6.-Four American
ship builders submitted proposals to the
navy department today for the construc-
ton Of the four gigantic 35-knot battle
cruisers authorized as a part of the 1917
building program. No estimates Of cost
were included, all bidders taking advan-
tage of a new provisions Of the naval APP
preparation act and offering to build the
ships for cost plus from 10 to Is per cent.
profit.
The Bidders
The bidders were the Newport News
Shpbuilding & Drydock Co., the Union
Iron Works of San Francisco the Fore
River Shpbuilding Co. of Quincy. Mass.
and William Cramp & Sons Of Phila-
delphia.
Since no direct proposal under the lin
ftation Of s16.5oOoOo for the cost Of hull
and machinery Of each ship was made,
department officials began an estimate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07

New York, Dec. 6.-Positive identitica-
ton of Charles II. Wax as "Oliver Os-
borne" elusive swain of score of young
women in this city. was made today by
eight persons. He has yet. however. to
face Miss Rae Tanner, the factory work
er whose. $4,000 breach of promise suit
against James w. Osborne. a prominent
attorney whom she accused of counting
her as "Oliver," led to succession Of
legal proceedings and revelations of a
long chapter of sentimental courtshps
which "Oliver" played the dual role of
hero and villain. Wax has admitted that
It was he who made love to Miss Tanner.
The federal authorities who brought
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07

Washington. Dec. 6.-With Senator
Owen announcing promises Of support
from Republicans the Senate today
settled down to consideration OF the
Owen corrupt practices bill to limit
expenditure of money in congressional
and presidential elections and leaders
on both sides predicted that the meas
ure in amended form would be pass
ed before the March adjournment.
Wlthholds Resolution
/ Senator Owen said informally he
would withhold, for the present at
at least, his resolution to direct spe-
cial investigation into campaign ex-
penditures of all political parties in
the recent national election, because Of
assurances from Republican senators
that they would aid in good faith to
effect the passage Of a measure that
would prevent lavish expenditures of
money and remove opportunity for
corruption in future campaigns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07

readjustment Of DEGREES providing virtu-
ally prohbitory schedules Of taxation on
mines and other industries.
Pressure will be brought to bear to
cause the adoption Of an international
claims commission to pass upon all claims
filed since November 20. 1910, the date of
the beginning Of the Madero revolution.
The Carranza representatives also will be
asked to agree to joint action in improv-
ing the sanitation of Mexican cities, es-
pecially certain ports. and in fighting epa-
denies Of contagious and infectious dis
eases known to be prevalent in different
parts of the country.
to furnish money to send doctors to assist
in this work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
Eight Identify Wax
as Oliver Osborne
--Girls Wish Him Luck

Wax here from Chicago probably will not
invite Miss Tanner to call upon him.
AS result of a confession said to have
been made by Wax today Assistant Unit
ed States District Attorney Roger B.
Wood announced the charges of perjury
and extortion against Miss Tanner and
several of her witnesses in the breach Of
promise case will he reopened and the
cases rushed to trial.
Waxs identification began as legal pro-
ceeding but developed into a reception. He
was greeted with all the warmth of a re-
turned prodigal Among the visitors were
some of the young women he had court
ed Instead Of condemning him they
wished him good luck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
Senate Republicans
Will Support Owen Bill
ON Corrupt Practices

Several amendments were offered
among them one by Senator Ken
yon to penalize election betting by
fine Of $500 for each offense. Senator
Works proposed similar amendment
and another which would limit individ-
ual contributions to campaign fund
to 500 to be paid only to recognized
political committees.
Senator Sherman, Republican. open
ed debate on the bill He objected to
the provision limiting campaign expen-
ditures by political committee in be-
half Of a senatorial candidate to $4,000,
declaring the language was not clear
whether this referred to both prima-
ries and elections or would allow a
total for both Of $4,000. He said a later
provision permitting certain personal
expenditures would permit wealthy
candidate who could spend his own
money to have a great advantage over
ono who must rely on contributions
and campaign committee funds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
Washington Little
Aroused by Sinking
of Steamer Lambert

Washington, Dec. 6.-The sinking Of
the steamer John Lambert today was
reported to the State department by
the American embassy in Paris but as
the vessel was described as French
merchantmen en- route from Montreal
for Havre no effort has been made to
obtain further details. Records of the
department of commerce show that
the Lambert sailed from Canada un-
der French papers. An inquiry may be
made to establish her exact status.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07

Of the cost with the expectation of work.
ing out a uniform agreement under which
builders will receive one Of the ships.
The Fore River Co. and the Union Iron
Works submitted proposals for geared
turbine drive for the ships as a supstl-
tute for turbo-Electric propulsion desired
by the department 1t was said there
was no likelihood that these offers would
be acceptable as department experts went
into the question fully before deciding
on the electric equipment.
The time fixed for delivery Of the ships
ranged from 4S to 81 months. 1t devel-
oped today that the exact tonnage for
which the department plans calls is 34'6oo.
With the battle cruisers contracts
awarded, the only portion Of the 1917 pro-
gram unplaced will be three scout cruis-
ers. bids for which have been re-adver-
tised and will be opened next month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
.PARRAL AGAIN
HELD BY TROOPS
OF CARRANZA

Ell Paso, Texas, Nov. 6.-Parral Chi
huahua, again is in the hands Of Car
rama troops, after having been occu-
pied by Villa bandits since Nov. s., ac-
cording to private kilograms received
here today. Whether the town was
evacuated by Villa or re-captured aft
er a fight was not stated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
PlOechti Also

simultaneously with the announce
ment of the fall of Bucharest came
the news of the capture of the i'm
portant railroad junction of Ploechti,
north of the capital, the conquest Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07

the French Line steamship Espagne
from Bordeaux.
The John Lambert was one Of IL YES
sells which. built or the Great Lakes, the
French Line agreed to purchase.
The attack took place at 4.3O P. NJ. when
the ship was Is miles south Of the Isle Of
Wight, the crew said. The engineer. Ed
ward Harrison Of this city. said that the
U-boat first made its presence known by
sending a shell crashing through the John
Lambert's bridge and that the firing con-
tinued during the time the crew was TAX
ing to the boats. IL shots in all being
fired.
The crew, numbering 16, all Of whom ar
rived here today without their captain.
said they rowed 40 miles to the French
coast, being on the water IL hours, and
that shortly after the John Lamb ert went
down they saw the submarine attack and
sink two unidentified vessels-a steamship
and bark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
Americans in Crew

New York, Dec. 6.-The steamship
John Lambert was shelled and sunk
without warning by German subma-
rine off the Isle of Wight, on Nov. %,
according to members of the crew,
who arrived here today on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
Boston Forecast

Boston Forecast
Boston, Dec. 6.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity:
Thursday fair; Friday increasing
cloudiness, probably rain by night; d.
minishing westerly winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Forecast for northern New England.
Fair and colder Thursday with in
creasing cloudiness Friday, probably
followed by rain or snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
Central Powers Enter Rumanian Capital One
Hundred Days After Declaration of War by
Rumania- the Fourth Entente Capital
Taken by Austro-Germans
RAILROAD JUNCTION OF PLOECHTI
ALSO is IN HANDS OF THE INVADERS
Gives Teutons Last Railroad in Western Ruma-
MIA and Direct Line to Present Capital at Jassy

which places in the hands Of the in
vaders the last railroad in the West
and gives to them the head Of the line
running northward to Jassy, where
the capital of Rumania is now situat-
ed.
Fate Of Humans Unknown
No details have as yet come through
concerning the climax to the great
drive of the armies of Gen. Won Fall
kenhayn and Field Marshal Won Mack
cnzen, or whether the Rumanians and
Russians succeeded in making their
escape behind the Bucharest line. Pre-
vious to the announcement of the cap
ture of Bucharest and Of Ploechti un-
official advices had indicated that four
divisions of the defenders were in a
hazardous position due west Of Blu
charest and In danger Of being en-
veloped.
With the fall of Bucharest the Teu-
tonic Allies are now in possession OF
four capitals of Entente Allied states
the others being Brussels, Belgrade
and Cettinje.
Russian Offensive
In the northwest in the Carpathians
near the Bukowina frontier and along
the Moldavia front the Russian often
sive begun as diversion against the
Teutonic advance into Rumania, ap-
Continued on Page '2-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
President Studying

From President Wilson down, ON
Gals began to cope in earnest with the
problems presented by the situation.
Tho President took under considerat-.
ton preliminary reports which. With
others yet to come, will form tho bas-
is for recommendations he may make
to Congress.
A dozen speeches on the subject wers
made in the House and Senate and
resolutions proposing an investigation
into the subject were presented. These
were presented to the foreign and do
nestle commerce committee.
AIi-Day Conferences
Department of justice officials held
all-day conferences with members Of
the federal trade commission and Dis
charge of the departments investiga-
ton, who is here to formulate definite
plan of conducting the NATIONWIDE
inquiry. About so picked investigators
Of the departments bureau Of investti-
cation were reported to be at work
throughout the country gathering data
which will determine the attorney gen.
erals course of action.
Y~x
sion probably will be called upon to
aid by furnishing data relative to
shipments Of foodstuffs and Mr. Ander-
son will confer with commission off,
Gals before his departure. Grand Jury
investigation at New York or Chicago.
or BOTH Of the reasons for rising
prices are said to be still under consid-
Grafton.
Three AngIed Program
With the program still in process Of
formation. there were increasing indi-
cations that officials were considering
the situation from three angles. name
ly:
determination Of the actual
causes of the rapid rise in food stuffs
and coal, whether it was due to nat
cCOHOHiC laws, " tic
ed action of individual dealers, and
producers in advancing prices, or
whether there exist agreements among
groups Of dealers or producers to boost
prices.
Vigorous prosecution Of persons
or firms, if any, who, by violation of
existing laws. in making agreements to
raise prices or otherwise have con-
tributed to the upward trend Of prices.
3-Enactment of legislation to re-
move the present situation and to pre-
vent its recurrence.
The situation is in the first of these
stages. so far as the department Of
justice Is concerned.
Subjects Of Investigation
Department officials are understood
to be considering the advisability Of
Investigating such organizations as the
Chicago Board of Trade, the Chicago
Butter and Egg Exchange. the Elgin
Board of Trade and the New York
Continued on Page '2-coIunN 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
David Lloyd George Premier Of England
Over Kings Attempt at Reconciliation
LEADERS SOVEREIGNTO BUCKINGHAM PALACE
WITHOUT AVAIL. COMMISSION IS REFUSED BY ANDREW


AthCa
Hostility 70 New Leaders
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability Of
the firm you're trading with is the first
consideration. We have been in the
Jewelry business right here on Lisbon
St SIS years and guarantee every article
sold in our store to be exactly as repre-
sented. We also guarantee our prices to
be as low Cor lower) as any other reliable
Jewelry House In Maine!
Watches, Diamond Rings. Wedding
Rings, Seal Rings. Silverware for the
table, and all sorts Of beautiful and
Inexpensive Gift articles.
Drew's Reliable Jewe|ry Store
Established 1915 years ago!
73 Lisbon Street. Lewiston. Me.
dec2d2w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07
Owned In France

Owned In France
Montreal, Que. Dec. 6.-At the French
consulate here today 1t was stated that
the Socete Maritime Rationale Of Paris
owned the steamship John Lambert.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07

The friend to whom the Journal
10 given will receive q daintiIy
printed subscription card from
the ksnnebeo Journal Company
announcing your gift.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-12-07

Read the Ads-Shop early: Is
business days to Christmas.
Journal advertisers will keep you
posted on the good things.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-06
NEXT TIME THE POLICE
WILL GET THE JOB

A citizen who resides on Church
street, on Wednesday night captured
two young negroes of the dime novel
age proving about in his back yard,
and when the youths were hauled into
the light and an explanation demand
ed, one of the boys meekly inquired if
the aforesaid citizen had amy old
shoes" for sale. Having only one pair
OF old shoes, and those on his feet, the
citizen informed the negroes they were
seeking to deprive him of his only
sandals, and with a lecture about
proving about in back yards at night
released the two intruders.
Nothing seemed to have been dis
tIrbed, and the citizen slept soundly,
happy in the thought that he had
spied the youthful providers before
they had time to pick up" anything of
value. This morning he awoke-and
Investigated. The boys were gone, and
along with them several choice articles
of diet from the said citizens refriger-
ator, which happened to be placed on
the rear porch. The goods stolen were
CT small value, but the citizen whose
box was raided is hearty eater, and
especially fond of the missing good
les Next time he finds any colored
visitors in his back yard after dark. he
AYERS he will send for the police first
and let them decide about turning the
culprits free.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-06
1.-THE WHIRL or LIFE"

Afte turning down hundreds of Of
fers from prominent New York thea.
trical managers, Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon
Castle, the worlds greatest dancers,
were finally persuaded to display their
many and versatile talents in motion
pictures by John Cort, of the Cort Film
corporation, owner of the famous
Cort Theatre in New York, where the
original Peg o My Heart" with Lau-
rette Taylor had it's phenomenal 70
weeks run. When Mr. Cort heard that
Vernon Castle, an Englishman by birth,
was giving up the state to return to
England as an expert army aviator, he
Eurried to the Castle summer home on
Long Island and convinced Castle that
the dangers of war bird" were not
over exaggerated in the daily papers,
which stated that less than three weeks
was the average life of army aviators.
Mr.. Cort showed both MIR. and Mrs.
Castle box office statements which
proved that only 100000 people in
only twelve cities of the United States
outside of New York had ever seen
their remarkable dance creations
Once convinced Of the truth of Mr..
Ccrt's argument, Mrs. Castle pleaded
with Vernon that they should appear
in film production which would dem
onstrate, not only their dance crea-
tiCns, in every city and town, but at
the same time would tell for the first
time their remarkable life history,
their elopement to Paris, their uphill
struggle, and their winning fame and
fortune by dancing at the Cafe de
ParlS, tnelr return TO America, and
the opening of their million dollar
dance palace "Castles-by-the-sea," at
Long Beach, near New York.
The Castles pet dogs are real film
actors with Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Cas-
tie in "The Whirl of Life" at the Opera
House, April 18th, will be seen two of
the most valuable and intelligent dogs
ever imported to America. "Messen-
ger" Mrs. Castles favorite Chinese
poodle, helps Irene Foote Mrs. Cas-
tle) a wealth society girl, to elope with
Vernon Castle, chorus boy; by car
rying Vernon's love notes to Irene, as
well as his replies.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-06
CONGRESSMAN CRISP
TALKS DYE FAMINE

ATLANTA, Ca, April 6.-Congress-
man Crisp, of Georgia, has called at
tention in congress to the necessity of
some legislation to relieve the dye
famine.
The democratic members Of the
ways and means committee held COZ
ference and agreed to report a bill,
urged by President Wilson, creating a
tariff commission. Congressman Crisp
at this conference urged that legisla-
ton should be passed, which would
cause dyes to be manufactured in this
country. He said he wanted to pre-
vent repetition of the present condi-
tons affecting the textile industry Of
the country, and which. involved the
welfare of thousands of people.
The ways and means committee
readily agreed, it was learned in At
lanta today, that something should be
done in connection with the dye situa-
ton and instructed its chairman to
discuss the matter with the president
and report back to the committee.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-06
PARCEL POST DEVELOPS
POSTUM INDUSTRY

ATLANTA, Ca, April 6.-Whitfeld
county babies are being sung to sleep
with new tangled lullaby in which
the 'possum has usurped the place Of
the time-honored rabbit. 1t follows:
"Bye-O, Baby Buntin,
Daddy's gon a-hunting
To get little 'possum skin,
To rake the rusty money in"
The lullaby is an outgrowth Of the
development of the 'possum industry
as result of the parcel post. From
the Dalton postofice comes the in
formation that several hunters and
trappers of the county are sending off
the 'possum skins and getting $1.25
for the best grade.
Recently bunch of the skins arriv-
ed at the Dalton postoffice for ship
ment. The hunter informed the post
master that it was the skin of the last
o. them cats in the cove, and on
this promise he got it through.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-04-06
DRUGS CO UP AND
DOWN BECAUSE WAR

ATLANTA, Ca, April 6.-Acording
to local druggists, decline has de-
vcloped in the prices of some drugs,
while others come higher. Peroxide
has dropped, but coal tar derivatives
are almost worth their weight in gold.
when the war began in Europe"
said leading druggist today, "a re-
tail druggist in a nearby rural town
was heard to give orders to his pre-
scription clerk to double the price on
various coal tar derivatives. This
druggist declared that the supply
would certainly diminish and the cost
GO up with Germany at war.
That prediction has been more than
verified, for not only are coal tar med
icines scarce and dear, but many of
them are out of the market and the
stress of war has told on the supply
Of botanical drugs from the far east,
and even on the amount of cod liver oil
available for American consumption.