davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
taken: Ivers, Bumps, Reny and Rey'

The auto fire truck was called out at
4.3O Thursday afternoon for. brisk
blaze in the basement of the Maine
Central station. When the f1remen ar
rived they found the men employed at
the station fighting the fire with water
and they nearly had it under control.
One chemical was sufficient to handle it
but it was a narrow escape from a bad
blaze,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

One of the most.pleasant of the So
cial events in the city this season was
a subscription Leap Year dance Civ
en- Thursday evening at the Augusta
House, which was attended by about
80 couples. Music for the occasion was
furnished by Dennis Orchestra of four
pieces. At 1890 o'clock a delicious
supper was served in the main dining
room, the menu of which included
chicken salad, coffee. cake and ices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
AMERICAN CLERK
SOFIA LEGATION
UNDER ARREST

Paris. March pa dispatch to the
Balkan agency from Bucharest today
says that the chief clerk of the Ameri-
can legation at Sofia is reported to
have been arrested by the Bulgarian
authorities, accused of giving a pres
ent to an employee for using greater
haste than ordinary in vising pass
ports
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

We wish to express to our friends
and neighbors our thanks for their
Kindness and assistance during the ILL
ness of and on the occasion of the
death of our wife and mother. Annie NJ.
Thorndike.
HENRY H. THORNDIKE and Family
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

.,ole U
Taking the year as "hoi'
tables show that there are two res"'
of maximum thunderstorm freau'
one over Florida and the othef
Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

Fred c. Bailey was given a party on
Thursday evening at his home. As
South Chestnut street in honor Of his
55th birthday, at which a goodly num-
Der of friends were present. The eve
ming was enjoyed in playing Bridge,
refreshments were served and the oc-
casion was one of much pleasure. A
feature of the evening was the pre-
sentation to Mr.. Bailey Of large
birthday cake.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The residential portion of Augusta,
Ga. where Miss Muriel Haynes has
built a residence, is known as the Hill
and is located three miles from the
center of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
OF
HOPS TO ENGLAND
MAY BE STOPPED

London. March 23.-Walter Runci-
man, president of the Board of Trade,
announced in the House of Commons
this afternoon that the British govern
ment was contemplating the prohibi-
ton of importation of hops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
Suitable.

"What kind of an apartment dld !"
singer get!" 81.
Il suppose nothing less would sa'L.
her than suite thing in A fiat -oaD
more American
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
Funeral Of George Garland

The funeral of George Garland of
Winslow was held at his late home
Thursday afternoon at o'clock, Rev.
Fred K. Conant Of the Winslow church
officiating The interment was in the
WinsloW cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
New York Money Market

Marion Hutchinson. aged So. died
Wednesday at his home in Brewer.
ne was lifelong resident of that
city and one Of the last Of the old
tlme master ship carpenters. He is
survived by wife and two sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
PITTsTON
George w. Goss

Word was received here from Booth
bay Monday of the death of George
W. Goss. Mr.. Goss was an old resi-
dent of this town but for the past 10
years has made his home in Boothbay,
being the superintendent of the Am
erican Ice Co. in that place. He was
a man of sterling qualities, kind
neighbor and good friend. He leaves
wife. one daughter and two sons to
mourn his loss. The friends in this vi
cinity extend their sympathy to the
bereaved family. The remains will be
brought to Gardiner on the noon train
Saturday. Interment in Goss Hill
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

According to statistics prepaies1 s
DR. Grunwald. of Vienna. the Aus'..
infantry has fired 1,5O0Voo'WW s,Al
tridges and the artillery 12.Ooe,"V -
since the beginning Of the wal =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

Manager Pooler and his State
League bowling team went to Lewis
ton Thursday afternoon. determined
on returning with clean sweep and
the championship safely in their grasp.
Besides Mr.. Pooler the following were
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

At the meeting of the Art Club last
evening a miscellaneous shower was given
to one of it's members, Mrs. Ralph Rol-
Inns. who has recently been married. Tn"
shower was a complete surprise to the
young bride. The gifts were very many
and very beautiful and social evening
was enjoyed during which a buffet lunch
of salad, hot rolls, fancy cookies, olives,
coffee and a brides cake. The best
wishes of the club were extended to tn"
young couple. wishing them years of
happiness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
AI.moo.ool<. East orIand, 400.

March 1s, owing to the heavy snow,
few were present, although an interest
ing meeting was enjoyed. The grange
is now working to earn funds to
lsheathe the upper hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

Schuyler Stevens. who was appoint
ed to the North End as the regular
patrolman- resumed his duties on
Thursday night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Bradburn and
daughter Isabelle left Thursday for
Baltimore, Md, called there by the
death of his mother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

erary program was carried out at an
entertainment given by the Crescent
Bible class of the Winthrop Street
Baptist church Thursday evening at
the vestry of the church, the purpose
of the affair being to help defray the
expenses Of the church. Among the eN-
cellent numbers of the program We're a
vocal solo by Mrs. Ralph Erskine. a
violin solo by ]. Malcolm Mcdonald
and a reading By Miss NJ. Carey Bar
rows At the close of this portion of
the program refreshments of ice cream
were served, and games We're played
during the remainder of the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
A. O. Slaughter, Chicago

Chicago, March GA O. Slaugh-
ter, prominent in Chicago financial cir
Giles as a grain dealer. stock broker
and banker, died today after a short
illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

Mrs. A. B. Gaylord was calling on
friends and doing some shopping in
the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

Mrs. Kate B. Ellis Of North Fair
field. lecturer for the State Board of
Health. was in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
Wise Girl.

Maud-Would you object to . =.
band who smoked in the house: Mafs
Most decidedly. But | shall keep Wv
about it until / get one.-Boston l''
script.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
WATERv|LLE

F. A. Hussey Of East vassalboro
was business caller in the city
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24
GARDINER
LOCAL NOTICE

Social dance at Foresters' hall Satur-
day, March 25. Music Goldberss orches-
ira mch24d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-24

Gravity is the ballast Of the ~.
which keeps the mind steady.-f u''''
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23

Our plant has 10000 capacity and the average annual
since 1887 which been asked to supply to the Gov
eminent has been only $3.50 little rs cent Of ca
paci The average the Government for the sup
piled has been S43262 per ton
obvious that the borne by each ton for overhead
interest," increases the annual reduced Therefore,
accepting the Governments figures with capacity such we
have operating less than oned Its capacity the production
cost Government plant without allowance for interest would
have been much than the $43262 which paid
proposition "deathbed repentance" 1t is
newed make clear the Government and to the public that
seek only what absolutely fair Our proposition is made in
complete confidence thorough consideration by competent and
impartial tribunal will establish two facts:
That policy and prices in the have been
able; and,
Such the economies that effect in the manuac
connection with other products that under pres
conditions manufacture for the Government cheaper
than the Government possibly do for itself.
Taking the Profit said that Government plant
Ont of War be built ito take the profit Of war"
Our Company has inclination make capital Of the
military necessities of the United States In the
threatened all the facilities have for any purpose the
disposal Of the United States Government upon its
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23

That only plant commercial
plant and ordnance-mang facilities We urged pro-
gram Of preparedness desire only able Gov
eminent as may be called upon
Our plant built the the Government OF
the United States That has the implicit action
cessive Secretaries Of the Navy been frequently renewed
The Government has acted upon theory desirabl.
to maintain momaking capacity alone for
nary but also for the unexpected requirements Of
Why We Have Not Published 1t has been stated that
10 r. we have declined
the disposal Of the Government and that Of
plant would enable the Government determine from
experience.
The fact that have repeatedly agreed place
figures relating details thereof privately the
posa Of Committees of Congress the Navy Department
United States We have frankly demurred having figures
published for the information the departments armor
manufacturers in foreign Armor manufacturers in
foreign countries while declining give information
efforts obtain detail We that It would
supuusly careful prevent beneng through examination
Of their figures.
The station in brief, it, is as follows:
l. Figures compiled for your Committee have shown you
the United States has for the past twenty years plate
price materially less than that paid by any great naval
powers while labor and higher than prevail
ing in any other country.
O. The Navy Department has repeatedly testified that the
w of supplied for these reduced prices better than the
made for the of any other nation In the world
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23

The Bethlehem Steel Company does
not maintain Lobby to urge its views.
1t is relying upon Publicity to get its
position before Congress and the Public.
The Company accordingly invites atten-
ton to this letter which it has addressed
to the Chairman of the Senate Commit
tee on Naval Affairs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
BETHLEHEM STEEL COMPANY,
SOUTH BETHLEHEM, PA.

HON. BENJAMIN r. TILLMAN, Chairman,
Senate Committee on Naval Affairs,
United States Senate, Washington, D. c.
My Dear Sir:
part Naval Appropriation Bill to the
Senate of Representatives provision
Government plant Of S 100000 This pro-
vision in substance identical with the separate Bill passed BY the
acted by the House The proposition thus before the
Senate as part OF a new BILL
present your committee proposition from my
Company which had made when the Senate previously
acted this NATTER and which, venture to hope warrant
further consideration by the Senate
The Bethlehem Steel Company will agree
for such period as the Government may desig-
nate as fully protecting the public interest, to
manufacture armor plate for the Government
of the United States at actual cost of operation
plus such charges for overhead expenses, in
terest, and depreciation as the Federal Trade
Commission may determine to be fair.
Our Prevou. When appeared before your Committee
p..>.:.: months ago proposed that certified public
IroPosiuoh satisfactory Navy Department
should inventory plants and determine the actual of max
ing and that with these figures hand should confer with
the Secretary of the Navy and price mutually sasac
tory
That proposition objected by Secretary Navy
the ground that he did not believe the determination of important
should left personal judgment any individual
happening at the moment to be the Secretary OF the Navy
After the Senate had failed foregoing sugges-
on appeared before the House Committee Affairs
in order make position still clearer offered place the
lutte determination Of the question of the hands the Gov
itself represented the Federal Trade Commission
has been suggested that deabed repentance
taken until became apparent that the Government
would authorize the building of plant which through
manufacture would destroy need therefore the
value OF plant in which had invested $OO0OOO
The fact is that we do not for one moment
concede that the prices charged for armor in
the past have been unreasonable
Is conceivable that would make the proposition
done conscious Of having been party any
the Government in the past2
Lower Price We have repeatedly offered to manu-
Offered Repeatedly should boz Contracted M
The Government has asked for bids
but its practice has been give bidder
each years order has been divided among three plants
ing abortive any efforts competition
The Bureau Of Ordnance, reporting the Navy Department
June g. 1919 stated ANYTHING for interest
on investment the probable manufacturing produced in
Government plant would be follows:
*Ouput Capacity of Plant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23
The Inevitable Effect of
A Government Plant

competition and purpose of plant
fulfilled if the plant built and the key thrown away.
We respectfully submit that there for such a
waste Of Government funds We do however call attention to the
fact that contracting articles which the itself
makes orders placed with private until the capac
iy Of the Government plant is exhausted.
What We Urge Under the foregoing circumstances we
slider its former recommendation this subject bring
attention Of the Senate these considerations:
purposes United Government
served If the Federal Trade Commission empowered determine
the price and the Navy Department the quality of the which
shall be manufactured for the the United States Government
That until foregoing conditions existing
capacity of plants built for and the Of the Govern
utilized will unfair private manufacturers
Government take action which will in effect conHscate their
property.
That Of present war in Europe
have been disclosed and until practical effort has been made
obtain from private manufacturers under the conditions
named Government should proceed with the expenditure Of
public money necessary construct armormakng plant
This question not be determined reference
interests of the Bethlehem Steel Company but with supreme red
for adequate national defense and sound public policy.
Our Company asks avors only ask that the Government
thoroughly ascertain what the facts and then look those facts
frankly the face the facts found be have stated
em and be advantageous the
believe them respectfully ask the Government do what
it finds be. fair to
As you aware maintain lobby" in Washington
urge views this other matter We have sought and
seeking present of this in the franke
public way devise In keeping with policy
shall therefore, the liberty of giving this letter press
make other distribution Of it will bring
quately to public attention .
your Committee further information shall be very
glad appear before you give you details my power
We only ask that give fair chance take
cripple our industry. Very respectfully
E. C. GRACE, President
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23

g. The existing prices of material and
labor are very much higher than was the case
when the estimate was made that the proposed
Government plant of 10000 tons capacity
could be built for S 100000.
Our experience indicates that the will be fully
Sl5o0o,0o0 and probably more.
a. The naval lessons of the present war
remain to be learned.
What thew shall teach with reference and the relative
value Of proecte and still Under
tons plant be built in less than years Thus
problem be faced in the manufacture may abso-
ue different by the time the plant could possibly ready
S. The private armor-making capacity in
this country was brought into existence at the
behest of the Government.
In these three plants $40 The
capacity Of these plants and for many years will
in Of the requirements of the American Government
These facilities Of value for purposes
making of and the construction and development Of Gov
plant would the practical consaon Of these plants
and the elimination Of capacity which might become vitality
important in any emergency in national defense.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-06-23


O
The Bureau estimated that IL interest investment were to be
added the $40 per should added foregoing
charges plant of 10000 tons capacity
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-09
Paper Read At Federation
Meeting Saturday In Full

California shall be designated as pri
mary and grammar schools"
The inference here is that the state
may appropriate moneys to help sup
port certain day and night schools or
panized by other persons or institu-
tons than by boards of education
However, such appropriations woulo
be made upon the approval Of boards
of education. undoubtedly. Of those
schools supported partially by the
state, the requirement is made that
"No teacher shall be employed to
teach in any way. in any school. II
the certificate held by the teacher Is
of a grade below that of the school OF
class to be taught"
In order to teach in 2 school 9ar
tally supported by the state the teach
er must be properly certificaved.
If the law means to make charitable
provision for adult illiterates III night
or day schools supported partly by
others than school boards, then the
way is clear to institute such schools
ret for illiterates only but also to IN
clude adults in elementary grades.
1t appears that the State Commits
sion of immigration ard Housing is
urging tie establishment of evening
schools. And Dr. McNaught, the Com
missioner of elementary schools,
thinks:
thousands of the unlettered men
and women scattered throughout the
state would be lured to learning by
means of these schools if only q suf-
ficient number of them were in exist
ence.'
The California Federation of Wom-
EMS Clubs are cooperating with the
Commission of immigration and Hous-
ing in its campaign against illiteracy,
and are ardently advocating evening
schools wherever tie need is evident.
Also the public school teachers are
showing interest, ard the Los Angeles
City Teachers Club deems it a priv
ilcge to enlist in this campaign,
adopting for its slogan that CT the
California Federation of Women's
Clubs:
The Elimination of Illiteracy in
California by 1920
The Survey of January s, 1916, gives
an Illuminating article upon "Moon-
light Schools" in Kentucky, by Cora
Wilson Stewart. She was county su-
perintendent of public schools IN Row
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-09
Continued from Yesterday

A commendable effort is being mad
to reduce the number Of i,literates
Special interest has been recently TAX
en- in providing schools for Indian
through the agency Of the churche
of the coast. Missions among the Ar
menians and German Russians arr
proving fruitful in and about Fresno
and Los Angeles, where the colonie.
of these peoples are most populous
Also the Mexican problem in Los Al.
celes, where there are more than 20,
900 Of them colonized, and in ane
about Pomona and San Bernardino
where there are large settlements, a
well as in other parts of the state Is
earnestly and studiously being met
For the children provisions are being
made in the public schools, but ne
provision is made for their unschooled
fathers and mothers.
The question which is up for con-
sideration and which is receiving wild.
attention is:
How may we assimilate the 50,00l
alicn-born whites and convert them
into well-schooled, intelligent Ameri-
can citizens?
For to become citizens they must
gain familiarity with our language
and be able to read the Constitution
Of the United States as well as the
Constitution of the state. Our statutes
are explicit that no person who is
not able to read and write the Con-
stitution in the English language and
write his or her name, shall ever eX-
ercise the privileges of an clector il
this state.
1t is clear this illiterate multitude
of about $4,000 cannot be provided fol
in the elementary schools, to which
their children are admitted. Then
other provisions will be required.
The state has organized a statute
which provides the possibility of in
shutting schools for this class. In
Section 1868 Of the Political Code, il
the classification of Public Schools, the
following law appears:
"The public schools of California
other than those supported exclusive
" by the state, shall be classed as
day and evening elementary, day and
evening secondary schools. The day
9nd evening elementary schools of
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-09

an county and found the county had
lisp men and women whom the
schools Of the past had left behind
She asked the pebble school teachers
to volunteer for service in the organi-
cation of night schools . be held in
the light Of the moon On Labor Day,
September 4, 1911. farmhouses and
every hovel were visited and the
schools began. She had hoped to en-
roll $50, but it was found that there
were 1900 enrolled. Says she:
These country folk had all the eE-
cuses that any toil-worn people ever
had. There were rugged reads to
travel, high hills to climb, streams
without bridges to cross, children to
lead and babes to carry; but Jhey were
not seeking excuses. they were seek
ing knowledge, and so they came.
They came, some singlv and alone;
they came hurgying in groups; they
came travelling for miles; they came
carrying babies in arms; they came
bent with age and leaning on canes;
they came 1900 strong"
The second year they enrolled 1919.
Results were SO favorable ,hat the
movement spread to othe.' counties,
until % of the counties CT the state
were holding "Mooniipht Schools" The
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-09

Aside from these "Moonlight
Schools held some "a nights, home
department was instituted, and thus
the isolated ones were sought out and
taught.
This movement has spread to II
states, California and Arizona being
the last to be included. In several
of the counties of the state there can
be but few of these untaught folk,
but it will be most commendable to
organize campaign to furnish in
struction to the few who may be
found.
(To Bhe Continued Tomorrow)
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-09
in the history Of the world urging

in the history Of the world urging
all classes to join in the fight.
That same year the state legisla-
ture without q dissenting vote passed
4 law creating an il,iteYacy commits
SIGN. The year 1915 the governor is
sued his second proclamation against
illiteracy, and for two Octobers past
a mo Illiteracy" Sunday has been
observed in the churches. The cam
pa:gn has had the sympathy and sup
port of many public men and Of nu-
merous organizations, their slogan be-
ing:
"Iiliteracy Eliminated by 1920"
Imperial Valley press. (El Centro, Calif.) 1907-current, 1916-02-09

"Iiliteracy Eliminated by 1920"