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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
GERMAN OPINION
IS DIVIDED ON
AMERICAN Note

Berlin. April S-Cvia London, April -.
Public opinion in Germany respecting
the American note remains divided In
two main directions. One, represented by
Count Ernest Won Reventlow. the naval
expert of the Tages Zeitung, and his ad-
herents, which Is small but vociferous
and powerful. continues to assert that It
would welcome breach with America
with feeling of relief. The attitude Of
tho other group is indicated by remark
by Theodor Wolff in this mornings Tage-
blatt, that not they, but England and
other enemies of Germany, would well
come a breach with a feeling of relief. |"
What will come Of the deliberations
now progressing concerning the note can
not be known or indicated in advance,
but it can be said that the attitude of re.
sponsible leaders is plainly that indicated
by Mr.. Wolff, and that whatever the de-
cision may be. it will be reached with
full appreciation of what rupture Nigh,
mean.
Comment in the press displays neither
optimism nor pessimism, but full real
ization of the real gravity OF the crisis
which must be met and confidence that
the leaders of the empire will be guided
solely by the empires interests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
HAL WHITE OF
III CLASS FOR
BoWDoIN ORATOR

Brunswick. April 26-(specia1)-Fol-
lowing trials held Wednesday evening
in Memorial hall. Hal S. White. ~.
of Indianapolis, Ind, was chosen by
faculty judges to represent Bowdoin in
the seventh annual competition Of the
New England Oratorical League which
will be held this year at Bowdoin. on
Thursday evening. May 1.
Bowdoin won the New England con-
test last year and holds the record 80
far. Amherst, Bowdoin. Wesleyan and
Williams are the members Of the
league and in the contest on May 4 q,
representative from each college will
deliver an original Grafton of less than
1900 words. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27

A dispatch from Tralee, county Of
Kerry says that a sensation has been
caused there by the arrest Of a prom
inent member of the Trale Irish VOL
unteers, Austin Stack. An accountant
in the general postofflce at Dublin, Cor
nelius Collins. also has been taken in
to custody. Both are charged with
conspiracy in aiding the importation
of arms from an enemy. Another man
of unknown nationality has been ar
rested. His identity has not been dis
closed, but he was conveyed to Dublin
under a strong escort.
The men connected with the f1libus
tering expedition now in the hands of
the government are Sir Roger Case
ment, two Irish confederates and %
Germans comprising the crew.
Financed by Irish Americans
Irish-Americans are said to hav
been largely instrumental in financing
the revolutionary movement.
The capture of the expedition by the
naval secret service is considered re-
markedly clever piece of work. An
automobile with Irish confederates
awaited Sir Roger Easement ashore.
The machine and it's occupants were
seized by secret service men and when
Easements party Of three landed they
walked into the arms of their enemies.
TIL expedition consisted merely Of a
submarine and a 100 tons steamer
which approached the coast at differ
ent points. Easement and his compan-
ions landed in a rowbcat from the sub
marine. When arrested Easement is
reported to have maintained a good
front and apparently was without hope
of escaping death for treason. 1t is
believed that his trial and condemna-
ton will be speedy, although for the
present. it is not possible to say
whether he will be executed.
Representatives Of the American en-
bassy have been in conference with the
official in charge of the case, presum-
ably regarding the American ramifica-
tions.
The steamer was sunk with all her
cargo, consisting Of rifles, machine guns
and ammunition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
JURY SELECTED
TO INQUIRE INTO
BRADFORD WRECK

providence, r. l., April GA grand
Jury to inquire into the cause Of the
view Haven road wreck at Bradford
was impanelled before Judge Charles
W. etearns in the superior court at
m mest livingstone today. The following
~. - summoned as witnesses: DR..
hun ho.,n Champlin and Henry L. johnson,
w vr.h OF Westerly: Engineer Donald NJ.
Ea'neroee and Conductor George H.
cs .ench OF the local passenger train,
,a. Incl OF Police Thomas Brown Of wes-
10y. Iowerman John E. McCluskey
GU GU Henry F. McManus Of Bradford;
=. "a,ies H. Morrison. signal engineer
10, Inc ne road, F. H. NICHOLSON. inspec-
II vi the signal department, Charles
ta.s wy. assistant mechanical superin-
~ . and John w. Coombs, flagman
S.,s we local train. Charles H. Mans
., nv. engineer. and S. F. King, fireman
~. the Gilt Edge, which telescoped the
MAJ. eno OF the local were not sum-
Ass,s eo. The state is represented by
ps; ;"'n Attorney Generals Abbott
naa ups and Fred A. Otis. It il ex-
'ats today. "''" WI" Gnu
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
AT THE OPENING OF
SESSION NATIONAL MISSIONARY
CONGRESS- AT WASHINGTON

great American flag. He stayed there,
following every word Of the speakers
and Joining in the singing Of the hymns
that interspersed the addresses.
A graphic picture Of what he term
ed suffering Europe stretched on a
cross" was presented by John r. Mott,
chairman of the Edinburgh Confer
ence Continuation Committee. He
pointed out the added missionary re-
sponsibilities that have fallen to
Christian Americans because Of the
European war and brought the con-
gress into loud applause when he de-
clared that America has been criticized
by other countries, hut this criticism
only illustrates the wisdom Of the way
we have been guided"
1t was Americas duty he said to use
our unspent energies to carry on the
task Of extending civilization"
The congress is the climax Of a Sc
ries of 50 conventions in various Sec
tons of the country.
The problem of advancing religion in
face Of the European conflict is one OF
the chief topics for discussion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
DELECATESoF
ARKANSAS Will
C0UN|NSTRUCTED

Little Rock. Ark. April 26.-Delegates
from Arkansas to the Republican national
convention will go uninstructed and for
the first time in 80 years there will be no
negro delegate at large among them. The
lilly white" faction of the party was In
control of the state convention which met
here today.
A motion that the delegates be instruct
ed to support Roosevelt for the presiden-
tial nomination received only few votes
on roll call Mr. Roosevelts name, how
ever, was cheered whenever it was men
toned
H. l.. Remmel Of Little Rock was re-
elected national committeeman and also
a delegate at large to the national con-
vention.
Wallace Townsend of Little Rock was
nominated for governor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
THE DEMOCRATS
OF RHODE ISLAND
ENDORSE WILSON

Providence, April 26.-President Wilson,
course in dealing with the nations for
eign relations and domestic affairs was
strongly endorsed in resolutions passed
by the convention of the Democratic par
ty here today to elect delegates to the
national convention at st. Louis. The 10
delegates will probably vote to act as a
unit. They are Francis E. Sullivan of
Cranston, chairman of the Democratic
state committee; P. H. Quinn. National
Committeeman George w. Greene, ex-
Congressman Peter G. Gerry. ex-Govern-
or James H. Higgins. Theodore Francis
Greene, Mayor Joseph H. Gamer of Prov
idence, William H. Thornley,, Owen F.
Gallagher and Mortimer A. Sullivan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
Won BERNST0RFF
CABLES BERLIN
SUGGESTIONS

Washington. April 26-Count Won Bern
storff. the German ambassador, in re-
Spouse to request from the Berlin for
eign Office has cabled suggestions for a
course in the submarine crisis which he
believes will avert a break with the
United States.
The ambassador also sent by wireless a
message to his government asking that
no action be taken until his cable mes
sage has been received. The request
from the foreign office for the ambassa-
doris suggestions contained the statement
that Germany was prepared to go to
great lengths to prevent a rupture.
The fact that there has been such an
exchange of dispatches between the en-
bassy and Berlin was confirmed today but
nothing in detail was disclosed as to their
contents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27

losses. Ogden H. Hammond, mem
Der of the commission. said the
weather. survivors intended to help
those who had been unable to obtain
legal aid in pressing their claims. An
attorney representing Mr.. Hammond
advised the survivors that their pri-
mary claim is against the German
government.
There Is no doubt that the claim
against the German government is as
clear as any diplomatic claim can be, y
he said. 1.-The only question is how it
is to be pushed. The American claims
should be hurried to a settlement so
that they will be preserved in case we
get into trouble with Germany"
A committee Of lawyers was ap-
pointed to call a meeting of the legal
representatives of all survivors on Sat-
urday to prepare for united action.
They will report to the survivors on
Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
SE|SM0CRAPHS
AT GEORGETOWN
RECORD QUAKES

Washington, April 26-Two earth
quakes occurred during the night, the
first beginning at 9.27 p. M, and the
second at 2.23 q. m. The first disturb
mum vibrations being recorded on
Georgetown university seismogra phs
between 9.36 and $40 p. m. This dis
turbance ended at 1907 p. m. It was
estimated this distance was 220 miles
from Washington. The movement was
east and west.
The second disturbance beginning at
2.26 a. M, continued until 2.3O but was
not so heavy as the first.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
CHARGE THAT GERMAN AGENTS
TRIED TO PERSUADE SURVIVORS
Of LUS|TAN|A TO BRING SUIT
AGAINST CUNARD STEAMSHIP CO..

Chicago, April discharges that
German agents had sought to shift re-
sponsibility for the sinking of the
steamship Lusitania to the Cunard
Steamship Co., by attempting to per-
suade survivors to sue the owners of
the liner for damages on the ground
Of negligence, were made at a meet
ing here today Of persons who were
passengers on the ill-starred vessel.
Joseph l.. Myers and James L. Leary
declared that they had been approach
ed by a lawyer who is now under in
dictment for alleged violation of the
neutrality laws and told that if they
would bring suits against the Cunard
line for $4,000 he would see that they
received the money, whether or not
they won their cases.
The meeting was called by a COM
mittee Of survivors to take measures
Tor concerted action to recover for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27

The members Of the Mems club Of
the Congregational church are looking
forward with interest to the meeting
which IS to be held at the church Fri
day evening at which Hon. Edward W.
Wheeler Of Brunswick, one Of tho Re-
publican candidates for governor viii
be the speaker. The usual custom Of
having supper for the members fol-
lowed by the address by the speaker
has been changed this time and the
meeting will be at 7.30 and the public
is invited to attend. Following his ad-
dress there will be an illustrated leo
ture in the church by Professor LttIe
Of Colby college, who will speak on
Prehistoric Monsters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27

Train No. 8, the Halifax-Boston~ ex-
press due here at 2.21 arrived in the
city shortly after o'clock wednesday
morning, running as the second section
Of No. Ga. The train had been delayed
on the Canadian Pacific and was late
when it was turned over to the Maine
Central. 1t was q very light train
with only one of the Canadian Pacific
sleeping cars and a couple Of coaches
and a baggage car. The train STOPPED
in this city for 10 minutes ana tho
passengers took the opportunity to
make a raid on the restaurant which
was a very busy place during tho
time. 1t is not often that a train on
the Maine Central 10 as late as this,
although this one has, q record Of bS-
ing exactly a. hours hsAind time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
ELECT OFFICERS OF
ALPHA DELTA PHI At
PORTLAND MEETING

Portland, Me-. April 26-At the an
nual meeting and dinner of the Maine
Association of the Alpha Delta Phil
College Fraternity held here tonight
officers were elected as follows:
President-Dr. John F. Thompson;
vice president. Philip F. Chapman sec
rotary treasurer, George S. Burmese;
executive committee, the officers and
Prof. Marshall P. Cram of Bowdoin
college and John A. Waterman.
Plans for celebrating the 65th ami
versary Of the society next year were
discussed. Four colleges We're repre-
scented at the meeting. There were no
formal speeches.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
DAUGHTERS OF
1912 RECEIVED
BY PR ESIDENT
AND MRS. WILSON

Washington, April 26-Three hun
bred members of the United Daughters
Of 1912 in annual convention here, were
received today by President and Mrs.
Wilson in the East Room of the White
House. The delegation was headed by
Mrs. Robert Hall Wills of Chicago,
president Of the society.
The convention closed today with a
business session at which resolutions
were passed endorsing national prepar-
edness and the project to erect a me-
mortal in Washington. to Clara Barton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
GERMAN MACHINE
BROUGHT DOWN
NEAR OSTROVO

Paris, April PEA Bulgarian patrol
penetrated the region Of Kukush, in
northeastern Greece and carried off
four Greek refugees, Havas despatch
from Saloniki says. Over the remain
der of the front no actions are under
way with the exception Of skirmishes.
French airmen bombarded the camps
at Dorian and Gievgeli. One machine
engaged in battle with German aero
plane while returning from a recon-
naissance. The German machine was
brought down near Ostrovo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27

The regular meeting of the Water
Vile Dairy improvement Association
will be held at the City building
Thursday morning at 1890. There will
be the regular business Of the meeting
followed by an address by Leon s.
Merrill of Orono, dean Of the agricul-
tural department of the University Of
Maine. Mr.. Merrill Is a man who is
thoroughly familiar with his subject
and always has something Of interest
to say and his coming should result IN
large attendance ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
GERMAN AIRSHIP
CRIPP ED IN
FRENCH COMBAT

Paris. April 26.-d2ao P. MA French
aeroplane and a Zeppelin fought a duel
at an altitude of 1900 metres off Zeebrugge
today. The aeroplane fred nine incen-
diary shells at the Zeppelin, which APP
pears to have been damaged.
The engagement, occurring moro than
two miles from the earth, was fought
at o'clock this morning.
At the same time another French aero
plane, armed with cannon. fired numerous
projectiles on a German torpedo boat of
Ostend.
A German aeroplane of the Fokker type
was brought down in an aerial combat
near Luneville, France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
CONTROL OF "SH|PP|NC TRUST" IS
CONTROLLED BY THE AMERICAN
INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Of the International Mercantile Marine
by purchase of preferred and common
shares in the open market. While the
holdings acquired do not constitute ma.
jority interest, it is understood that they
are sufficiently large to give the owners
a dominant voice in it's management
which, it is said, the Morgan interests
are ready to relinquish.
International Mercantile Marine owns
upward of 100 vessels exclusive of the
number in course of construction. These
vessels, together with those already I'M
der its ownership, will make the Ameri-
can International Corporation the most
powerful factor among steamship COM
panies in the world.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
RUSSIANS ARREST
FOUR S w E.DISH
OFFICERS; PERSIA

London, April 26-The arrest Of four
Swedish officers in Persia Is reported
in an Exchange Telegraph despatch
from Copenhagen. It is said Colonies
Killander and Fozelius and Captains
Angman and Erickson have been made
prisoner by Russians near Shiraz.
The Persian gendarmerie is In COM
mand Of Swedish officers. Of whom
there are normally 90.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27

New York. April 2e.-Control Of the In
temational Mercantile Marine Co.. COM
monty known at the time of it's formation
.! ). Z. Morgan & Co. almost Is years
ago as the shipping trust and now in
ue hands of a receiver. has been acquir-
ea oy the American International Corpor-
auon, it was authoritatively learned to-
Jay. The American International Corpor-
a''oh corporation formed by the Ma
aohal City Bank and allied interests a
Jew months ago. has got it's main object
'"e promotion Of American trade in for
u.eh heids. The corporation already owns
'ue facihc Mail Steamship Co.
II Is understood that the American In
'e'hational Corporation obtained control
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
DANIEL P. TOOMEY,
PUBLISHER OF THE
COLUMBIAD, DEAD

Orange, N. j., April 26-Daniel P.
Toomey. publisher Of THE Columbiad"
the official paper Of the Knights Of Co
lumbus, died at his home in East
Orange today. He was born in Ireland
in 1862. In 1890 he was elected to the
Common council of Boston and in 1892
became a member of the Massach
sets Legislature. He came here about
10 years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
j. s. CONSUL AT DURANGO CITY
ADVISES AMERICANS TO Leave
--ANT|-AMER|CAN OUTBREAKS

soldiers were brought here today by off,
GERS of the steamer Roanoke. The SEN
timent against Americans was so intense
at one time, the officers said, that the
American vice consul requested Capt. r.
D. Dickson to take the ship to sea with
out waiting to load the remainder OF
freight for shipment north.
At Mazatlan, where the Roanoke made
another stop, conditions were quiet, Capt
Dickson said. The Roanoke brought Al
passengers and cargo of gold and silver
bullion. coffee and sugar, valued at more
than $750.o0o. The coffee shipment, 3O,OO(
sacks, is said to be the largest brought
from Nicaragua and Guatemalan ports
since 1912
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
England Adopts Drastic
Measures for Irish Revolt
new
$7o,ooo,o0o OIL
PRODUCING co.

New York, April 26.-Arrangements
have been completed here, according
to announcement tonight by Harry F.
Sinclair Of Tulsa, Okla, for financing
the new $70O0O,000 Independent oil
producing and refining company which
will have it's principal Offices Of bust
ness in New York. Chicago and Tulsa.
Mr.. Sinclair said the new concern,
to be known as the Sinclair Oil and
Refining Co., will confine it's activities
chiefly to the mid continent field.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
Suspends Section l of Defense of r e I'm Act
Giving Subject Right to Be Tried by Civil
Court British Regulars Recapture st. Ste
phen's Green and'Liberty Hall from Sim Fien
Forces
.do, April S.-British regulars from

,o,don. April 2S.-Brtish regulars from
,l,sas, and England are now in Dublin
"a have recaptured from revolutionary
factions several centers which the men,
,a If the Sim Fien party and their ad-
S.rents had occupied These include st.
s,anben's Green and Liberty Hall.
.s a measure of precaution martial law
80. boon proclaimed in the city and coun-
~. ~. ~ dublin, and the official announce
49,, ia made that drastic steps are being
. ..San 20 suppress the movement in Ire
,a,d and arrest those responsible for it.
Governments Heavy Hand
THAT the government intends to deal
18th the offenders with heavy hand is
;.d;cated by the publication Of procla-
n.at,on in the official Gazette tonight sus-
leading in Ireland Section l Of the De-
t.rce of the Realm amendment act of
,o,s which gives to a British subject
charged with an offence under the act
,be right to be tried by g. civil court.
The proclamation recites that "the pres
~. state of affairs in Ireland is such as
N constitute a special military emer-
gency' as specified in Subsection of the
Arts, which enacts that in the event of
on Investigation of other special military
emergency arising out Of the present war
the operation of Section / may be sus-
nended either generally or in a specified
area.
Reassursd by Leaders
Premier Asquith in the House Of Com
mons. and Lord Lansdowne in the House
NJ Lords, made reassuring statements. this
afternoon respecting the situation in Ire
land. Outside Of Dublin, said the pre-
mier. the country was tranquil. Lord
Lansdowne declared that there was now
complete Gordon Of troops around the
center of Dublin. He added the Informal
ton that "a half-hearted" attack was
made by the rebels On Dublin Castle Mon
day. The casualties at Dublin, according
TO his statement. were 10 killed and q
wounded.
Baron Wimberne, lord lieutenant, for
warded advices from Dublin to the effect
that the situation was satisfactory and
that the news. from the provinces was re-
assuring He placed the number Of in
surgents killed at II.
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MAYBR0Ok STATION
DESTROYED Be FIRE;
LOSS IS HEAVY

Poughkeepsie, N. Y, April 26.-Fire
swept the Maybrook terminal of the
Central New England Railroad early
today with loss of hundreds of thou
sands Of dollars. Seventy loaded freight
cars were destroyed. Two large freight
houses, full Of goods, were burned, to-
gether with two platforms also heav-
lily loaded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
FROM FRISCO TO
r EMO IS THE
SUFFRAGE TRAIL

San Francisco, April 2e.-The "Suf-
frage Special" bearing members Of the
Congressional Union for Woman Suf-
frage, left here today for Reno, New,
ater interesting California women in
the movement to secure Congressional
action looking toward the adoption Of
the Susan B. Anthony amendment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
ZEPPELINS DROP
HUNDRED BOMBS
TUESDAY NIGHT

London. April rs. APP p. p.-One
hundred bombs were droppedvby the
Zeppelin dirigible balloons in their raid
over England Tuesday night This
announcement was made by the Off
cial press bureau. There were no cas-
ualties.
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WATERvILLE

Malios Tsulas. an Assyrian. died at the
Sisters hospital Wednesday afternoon
after a short illness, during which he
was operated upon. He was about 30
years of age. Nothing is known Of his
relatives and he will probably be buried
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27
HAVRE BARBED
WIRE FACTORY
IN EXPLOSION

Havre. April 2e-Fire IN a barbed
wire factory here today caused a num-
her Of explosions, which resulted in Sc
rious damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27

Outbreak at SaIina Cruz
San Diego. Cal, April 26.-Reports of an
anti-American outbreak at Salina Cruz,
state of Oaxaca, Mexico. after the fight
at Parral between troops of the United
States expeditionary force and Carranza
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-27

Torreon. Mexico, April 26.-The Ameri-
can consul at Durango City has advised
all Americans to leave the city and is
himself considering the advisability Of go
ing to the border. A serious situation
has been caused through the violent anti
American agitation which has been car
ried on by the Durango newspapers since
the American soldiers and Mexicans
clashed at Parral.