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Arizona republican., 1916-07-27
Republican A. p. Leased wirel

LONDON. July e6.-The allies are abls to congratulate themselves on another good days record with the ,auture of the important positions 'cf Pozieles on the western front ana I,rziucar. m Armenia. while the Rus sian general Sakharoff in the fight ing on thc Sloneyka river captured another i.p00 ,.~isoner- 2Ed five guns
 The British secretary of war, DaVid lloyd George. in a published state ment tonight. shows the importance the Germans attached to the reten- tion of PoZiCres bY quoting from d German divisional order issued on July II as, fellows:
 Furthermore. Inc conversion of Vil- lagos into strong points is of the area est importance. Such Villages are Pozieres. Contamination and the two 3eZantine and LongueVal'
 Secretary Lloyd George points out that with the capture of POzieres, the last of these villages has fallen into the allies hands He further points out that today's German claim of the repUlsc of an attack on Trones wood must be a clerical error as 'rronee wood has been in British possession since July II.
 The opinion of the military critics in todaVs report IS that no positions SO strong as ,hiS have fallen to the Germans couoter attacks
 As oE the western front, the Ger mans and AuStrians appear unable tC make a. successful stand anywhere against the victorious Russian forces. General Sakharoffs recent success has brought him within about F miles If Erody. which guards the approaches Co LcmbC1g, and places Non Bothmer's army in danger.
 The unexpected swift fall of Erz- ingan leads 10 thc suppposition hero that the Turks must have removed the guns from tho dcfenses of this town tn assist the armies in the field not anticipating such a rapid Euss!ln adva7ce ih such a difficult country.
 The Italian front attracts little pub- lit interest. but the Italians have recently been making good progress in the Dolomites region.
 A report that prolonged firing was heard coming from the Gulf of Both min Monday was printed in Stock holm newspaper today. %o details weIe given. however.
 \ St".tir dis1atch tC Reuters say; lhit Inc German steamer NOrdcrner 44qi Ions houud from Sweden for Germany and laden with iron ore. has been sunk north 1f A~oona Ru- gen islands Tle captain and three of tke crew were drowned.
 The Earl of Lytton has been ap- 3ointed civil lord of tho admiraity. replacing the Duke of Devonsbire "ho has been designated governor general of Canada.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-27
DR. ATWOOD ARRAIGNED
Republican A. P. Leased WlreI

BOSTON. July 26.-Dr. Ellridge n. Atwood, the youthful osteopath who in jealous rage attacked and fatally wounded his former instructor, Dr. Wilfred F. Harris, was arraigned today on a charge of murder He pleaded not guilty and was held without bail to await the action by the grand jury. pr Harris died last night. Atwood said he atttcked Harris to avenge al- legged. wrongs to his sweetheart, Dr Celia L. Adams.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-27
BLACKLIST |S
 CAUSE IF NEW PROTEST BY U.S.
[RepubIIean A. p. leasee wire1

WASHINGTON, July 26.-President Wilson and state department officials practically have completed prepara- ton of a protest against the prumul- gation of a blacklist Of American firms under the British trading with the enemy act. It was said today that the communication would be sent tt London in the near future, probably within the heXt few days. It will discuss the principles involved and will net interfere with the continu- ance of informal discussions between representative of the two govern ments over the cases of individual firms included in the blacklist
 State department officials believe that their study of the blacklist clear ly has proved that it injures Amer ican firms in violation of interna- tional law Acting Secretary Polk talked over with President Wilson today facts laid before him by the firms affected. and the precedents on which the United States will act
 IL is understood here that in an nouncing its blacklist Great Britain really acted in deference to her allies Hho felt that their own merchants We're suffering and some British mer- chants were profiting through failure VI tlie i-bltbi government 10 lollON the lead of the continental powers in making indiscdiminate war upon all of their enemies, commercial as well as milutry and upon those located in neutral countries as well as those resident in Germany and Austria Hungary
 The allies view of the legal aspects of the blacklist order which probably will be the basis of the parliamentary statement to he issued soon in Lon don and be incorporated in the reply to the American protest. is under stood to be as follows:
 1he allies agreed to enforce inter national law against their enemies and upon all their subjects without distinction The continental rule ap- piled by Germany, France. Italy and Russia, interprets the word enemy as a person of enemy origin or in terost.
 English and American precedents put the emphasis on domicile. Con sequcntly British subjects have con sidered they could trade with any enemy firm domiciled in a neutral country.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-27
Republican A. P. Leased Wire1

NORFOLK, Va. July 26-AlmOst with the clearance of the Deutschland at Baltimore today the armored cruiser North Carolina and two torpedo boat destroyers under or der from Washington steamed out be- yond Cape Henry tonight and took up positions near the British cruisers, one of which paid an unusual visit to Chesapeake bay Tuesday morning. Tonight the. American warships were keeping near the foreign craft, appar- ently about fifteen miles from shore.
 Officials under the direction of both
Arizona republican., 1916-07-27
CHILDREN ARE
 BELIEVED TO
 HAVE PERISHED
Especial to The Republican,

Special to The Republican,
 MIAMI, July 26.-More than two hundred and fifty Mexicans are homeless in Miami tonight as a result of fire which started at $40 o'clock this evening and was only under control at midnight. That several children perished is generally believed. In the neigh borhood Of fifty small houses and stores were estroyed.
 The fire is thought to have been started, when a party of Mexi cans who were celebrating, became over enthusiastic and knocked over a lighted lamp. Firemen claim to have seen several children in burning homes, but owing to the intenseness of the heat, were un- able to rescue them.
 The entire business section of the town was threatened at one time. The local water supply was inadequate, but the Miami Cop per Company turned their supply into the mains and prevented the fire from being general con fagration.
 The firemen were hampered in lheiT WOlHf ny NflG LOTStdHN tN- piosion of cartridges in the homes of the Mexicans. So far as is known no one was hit by the fly ing bullets. The firemen worked on in spite of the threatening mis- sles although in constant danger of their lives.
 When the business section of the town was threatened. dyna mite was rushed to the scene oi the blaze. but the wind changing, it's use was made unnecessary.
 There is much excitement in Miami tonight. The streets in tke fire zone have . devastated appear ance. Men, women and children are sleeping in the streets. Out side of the young children thought to have perished there has been no loss of life reported. The eK-. tent of the damage has not been estimated.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-27
JAP TAIN TAKES 0UT TPAPERSB BUT
 STAYS IN PORT.

BALTIMORE, July 26.-Carl A. LuederitZ, German consul here, said tonight that the merchant submarine Deutschland would not leave for week. When asked why her departure was further delayed after clearance papers had been taken out, the consul would vouchsafe no information. At l a. m. there were no indications that the Deutschland was preparing to leave her Slip.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-27
German T-oops Till eoa


 HEADQUARTERS. OF. GERMAN ARMIES ON THE SOMME. July 24. ,Eia .,erlin) July 26. tc London July 2i The great allied offensive has not a,ailed Co check the rich harves;. 9t inc fertile lands in the occupiei I French provinces The German sol aler. Wielder of the sword and blow share too, has planted the fields right up Co the line of trenches. and not Inc leaEt striking impression of tbe long automobile tour made by- the Associated Press of the front of inc Iicardy and He de France was Iefl by tie sight of army soldier -har- Nesters swinging cradles in broad Iields or ripened rye, loading stacked ssheal"s inio wagons and feeding fho threshlng machines in utter disreoa rd To- ihe great battle raging almost within rifle shot.
 Tn" crack guard regiment gathered crop of hay from a field so close 10 the French that the grass conId only be cut at night and carriaC
Arizona republican., 1916-07-27

GLOBE, Ariz.. July 26.-More than 300 Mexicans were made homeless by a fire which broke out in the Mexican quarter in Miami, Arizona, early to- night. according to advices received here. The fire was under control at midnight after about fifty small build iugs and stores had been destroyed.
 Bremen were awaiting for the ruins to cool to begin a search for possible victims. Some children were reported missing, the firemen said.
 For time the business section of Miami lpeared to be endangered but a shit in the wind aided in contron- iLg the fire.
 Messages from Miami late tonight said those made homeless by the fire were sleeping in the streets, huddled among scanty belongings rescued from the buildings
 The fire was said to have been started by the overturning of a lamp
Arizona republican., 1916-07-27
Official Rebort Clears
 Name Of Colonel Butler

room and finding apparently only Co lonel Butler and Mrs. Spannell there began to upbraid his wife. At this point however, Mrs. Butler came out of the bath room and pointed out to him that she was one of the party.
 shortly afterwards Spannell took the Colonel and Mrs Spannell on the ride that ended in their being killed.
 Tskinq Spannel Back
 FL PASO July 26.-Harry Span nell, the Alpine Hotel man charged with the murder of his wife and Colonel NJ. C. Butler, was placed on q train here tonight for Alpine, ac- cording to jail officials.
 Spannell. following the killing. was brought here from Alpine for safe keeping His arrival was carefully concealed and the jail officials even denied at the time that he was here. During his stay. he was at his own l instructions, cut off from alL visi- tors. His chief objection was to be- ing seen or interviewed by the press. It is said here that he will face trial at Alpine.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-27
PERMISSION n IMPORT FOOD
 INT0P0LAND |S RESTRICTED

night expressed hope that a satisfac. tory solution shall soon be reached.
Arizona republican., 1916-07-27
Were Banks Consulted?

LONDON, July 26.-The foreign trade department of the foreign of fice declines either to confirm or deny the story printed here today to the effect that New York banks were
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16
Japan Probes
Chinese Action
on Contracts
Institution of Inquiry Admitted
Protests by Other Powers
Against U. S. Firm Building
Railroad

Toxic. Oct. 15.-Admission was
made at the foreign office today that
the Japanese government has insti-
tuted an inquiry into the granting by
the Chinese government of conces-
sion for the Reconstruction of part of
the grand canal in Shantung province
to the Stems Carey Co. of St. Paul,
MINI.
Japanese officials declared that no
protests have yet been lodged by Japan
with the Chinese government against
the American Railroad project and it
was added that the future action of the
government could not be discussed.
Japanese newspapers assert that
Russia. Great Britain and France have
protested against the signing of con-
tract between the Chinese government
and the st. Paul concern for the build
ing of a railroad in China, claiming
that such action would be a violation
of previous agreements with +hare
powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16
$4,000 Fire at
Gorham Early
Sunday Morning

Gorham, Me, Oct. 15.-Narragansett
block, a three-story brick building, was
partially destroyed by fire early today
with an estimated loss on the building of
$4,000 and on the contents for about the
same amount. 1t was owned by the Cor
ham Real Estate Co. and valued at $4,000.
Of the occupants, the chief loser was
John S. Watson, grocer and hardware
dealer. Other occupants were the Cor
ham Trust Co. and postoffice, the tele-
phone exchange, board of trade, on the
first floor, town offices and number of
professional men on the second floor The
postoffice and bank lost virtually very
little. On the first floor was a public
hall, the furnishings of which were de-
stroyed. The fire caught on the top floor
probably from defective wiring. The
property was insured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16
LARGE CROWD is
AT THE STATION
TO MEET THEM
Boys Bring Strange As
s0rtment of Pets and
Souvenirs - Feel the
Cold Climate But Are
Glad to Get Back
Merry Greetings for
Husbands and Lovers

After a number of delays
caused by such accidents as be-
ing hung up for 81 minutes in
the Hoosac tunnel, when a draw
bar on the second section of the
troop train broke and left that
part of the homeward bound I'd
Maine Regiment in darkness, the
troops reached Portland early
Saturday morning, and, after
they had paraded through the
main streets Of that city and
been accorded an ovation that
they will long remember, they
again boarded the troop trains
and came to the Capital City,
where crowds from all over the
State by train, team and auto
were ready to welcome the trav-
el-weary soldiers after their long
trip from Texas to Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16
Mysterious
Explosiiona at
E. Machiias
Building at Head of
Navigation on River
Sc thy Used as
Storehouse for Ex-
plosives
Some Citizens Suggest Might
Have Been Hidden Cache for
German Submarines

East Machias. Me. Oct. l5.-An ex-
plosion that shook this village about
A. NJ. Saturday and was heavy enough
to be heard for distance of 10 miles
the head of navigation on the East Ma
chias river had been used secretly as
a storehouse for some powerful ex-
plosive. Efforts to ascertain the owner
ship Of the explosive We're unsuccessful
today, though the authorities placed
little credence in the suggestions of
some citizens that a hidden cache for
submarine warfare had been discovered.
Reports that boats had been heard pass
ing up the river during the heavy storm
of Friday night and Saturday morning
could not be confirmed, and telephone
messages from the coastguard station at
Cross island and from Cutler, at the
mouth of the river, showed that no
strange craft had been seen in that To-
calty.
The demolished building was owned
by Carroll Dennison of this village and
was used as a fish stand for a short
time each year in catching alewiveS. 1t
gas built. in the middle of the river,
The owner said he had not visited TIE
place in several months and that he had
no knowledge that anything was stored
there.
The theory held here is that some
one had taken advantage of the fact
that locality was unfrequented to hide
dynamite in the building. The quantity
of explosive was apparently large.
judging from the conclusion. but the
purpose for which it was intended as
we'll as the cause Of the explosion, is
undetermined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16
NEW RUM0RS OVER
NEUTRALITY PATROL
Bar Harbor Startled by Sudden Departure of
Destroyer McDougal An Important Devel-
opment Suspected, as Men Are Recalled n d
Vessel Leaves at Full Speed


Bar Harbor, Me-, Oct. 15-The
hasty recall of a liberty party
from the destroyer McDougal
and the ships subsequent de-
parture at full speed today gave
rise to a report that some impor-
tant development had come up
in connection with the warship's
neutral patrol. The McDougal
left the port at 9 o'clock this
morning and with other ships of
the destroyer flotilla continued
to search the Maine coast for
some signs of a foreign subma-
rine base.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16
Allied Gains

German trenches in the neighborhood
of the Stuff and Schwarben redoubts
in the Thiepval region of France, have
been captured by the British and with
them more than 500 prisoners. To the
east. near Gueudecourt, the British also
have slightly advanced their line.
Berlin admits that the British north
of Thepval gained a firm hold on the
German trenches and that the French
south of the Somme have won a foot
ing in the sugar refinery at Genermont
The French in Saturdays fighting in
the Ablaincourt-Bello section, made
100 Germans prisoner.
Serbian Success
In Macedonia the Serbian troops have
made further advance along the left
bank of the Cerna river, while the
French have cut the railway line south
of Sores.
The fighting throughout the region
consists mainly of artillery duels, only
isolated infantry attacks having been re-
ported.
Still further gains for the Italians
against the Austrians in the Carso re-
sion of the Austro-Italian theatre are re-
corded by Rome
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16
Centennial
Of Theological
Seminary

Bangor, Me, Oct. 15.-Centennial ex-
ercises Of Bangor Theological Seminary.
which are being attended by former
students and other theologians from all
parts Of New England, began on Sun
day. An historical address, in which
the hundred years of seminary activity
were reviewed, was read by President
David N. Beach, at All Souls church,
in the forenoon. At night, also in All
Souls there was union service OF
chu1 ches, the principal speaker being
Rev. Raymond Calkins, D. D., of Cam
bridge, vice president Of the board of
seminary trustees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16
Will Await Election

The State department has watched
with interest. however, the informal
ARRANGEMENTS made by British author
tiles through their trade department
and through such conferences as that
of Sir Richard Crawford in New York
recently and is understood to feel that
resentment among American citizens
over the allied censorship has been
greatly lessened. 1t is thought unlikely
that any reply will be made in the
three weeks before election. In this
connection diplomatic circles attach
much significance to President Will
sons declaration at Long Branch yes
terday that it is almost impossible to
do anything positive in the field Of
general aHalrS curing tiie CaHlPdlSH'
Allies Intention
All the information reaching the de-
partment is understood to indicate that
the Allies have determined to maintain
the firmest attitude on the subject feel
ing that absolutely vital principles are
involved Officials are said to feel.
therefore, that any further positive step
by the United States might bring the
controversy to a much more critical
stage Secretary Lansing declined to-
night to discuss the mail seizures nego-
tiations or to interpret President Will
sons statement regarding the admin
istration's position in dealing with for
eign affairs. The Presidents declaration,
he saidd, spoke for itself and needed no
amplification.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16
Her Departure

Early in the afternoon she put in
here and gave shore leave to a party
of her sailors. The men had not been
ashore long when four blasts of the
ships whistle recalled them on the run
to their boats. The last boat load had
hardly reached the destroyer's side
when she lifted her anchor and steam
ed out of the harbor under full power
Region Of Rumors
The wild coastline in this region,
with it's innumerable coves, has long
been one of the favorite regions pick
ed out by rumors for hidden wireless
stations and secret submarine bases.
Marine observers have pointed out
that some of the largest and fastest
ships of the destroyer flotilla of the
Atlantic fleet have been detailed for
neutrality duty off this part of the
coast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16
AN ADVANCE ON
FOOTWEAR PRICE.
is ANNOUNCED

Pittsburg, Pa, Oct 15.-Wholesale prices
on mems and women's fall wear have
been advanced so to IS cents a pair within
the last y hours and certain lines have
been withdrawn entirely from the market
owing to big shortage in leather. ac-
cording to announcement here today by
officers of the Pennsylvania Shoe Travel
ers' Association. The organization, which
is composed of statesmen from various
parts Of the United States assigned to
this territory, was formed at meeting
last night. Many letters were read from
firms manufacturing shoes announcing an
advance of 81 to 60 cents a pair on upper
stock and to 10 cents pound on sole
leather. Two lines of shoes were advanc-
ed Is cents a pair in two days. Captain
William A. Dana Of New York was elect
ed president
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16
|Carfanza S Impotence
MAY Stir III Meetings
of Joint Commission

Atlantic City, n. j., Oct. 15.-Mem-
bers of the Mexican-American Joint
Commission, who have been endeavor-
ing for six weeks to- effect a satisfac-
tory adjustment Of the international
problems growing out of the disturbed
conditions in Mexico appeared today to
have little hope that the work would be
finished for at least another week. Their
conferences will be resumed tomorrow.
The Mexicans have not been able thus
far to satisfy the American representa-
tives that their government unassisted
can maintain such order along the bor-
der as will safeguard life and property
Of Americans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16

Unofficial information reaching
here indicated Gen. Carranza's impa-
thence at the failure of the American
government to withdraw Gen. Per-
shing's troops might cause him to send
to the state department at any time a
communication that would give the
conference new aspect.
The Mexicans have been told repeat
eddy that until satisfactory method
of control has been adopted the ques-
ton of the withdrawal of American
troops cannot be discussed, and Villa
activities have been cited as sufficient
reason for the maintenance Of that at
titude.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16
DOES NOT MEET
DEMANDS BY u. S.
FOR BIG CHANGE
Officials Feel Further
Positive Step Will
Bring Controversy to
Much More Critical
Stage

Washington, Oct. 15-Exami-
nation of the Allies note on the
censorship of mails, which was
made public this morning, has
brought a feeling among officials
that it does not satisfactorily
meet the protest set forth in the
American note Of May "a which
said that "only a radical change
restoring to the United States
it's full rights as a neutral power
will satisfy this government"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16
SEWING MACHINES
At One-Third the Value

At One Third the Value
To sell at once as we are about to
have large shipment Of new machines
to close out and make room. These
trades break all records.
Ono near new Drop Head Singer. .$17
One near new Drop Head New Home,
-. -. -. -. -. -. -. SIP
One near new Hand Singer. ST
Box Tops. -. ....S1 to Sc
In few days a new lot of Singers
from SIS to $91 on easy payments.
Singer Sewing Machine Co.
81 Water STREET, Augusta
Oct14dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-10-16
Ru111aniQnS Retreat
But Battle Bravely
ADMIT RETIREMENT OF FORCES IN KALI
IMAM HEIGHTS BUT GAIN ELSEWHERE
Russians and Teutons Report Successes in Vic:
lent Fighting in Volhy MIA British and French
Record New Positions and Prisoners

Although the Rmaians in northeast Pennsylvania continue
to fall back before the Ausro erans this region
along the battle line the of they
only giving battle to their adversares
points, by violent couner-attacks gained advantage
Bucharest admits the rerem ent of the Rmanian forces
the Kaman mountains the northwest 'front.' but
infantry put to fight