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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-05-24
George 3. Reed

George B. Reed died in the hospital
here early Tuesday of Carcinoma Of
stomach. He was born in South Abb
ington, Mass about 50 years ago. He
was shoemaker by occupation. He
enlisted in Co. A, LIST Mass. H. A.. at
Arlington. Dec. s. 1868. and was dis
charged at Washington d. c., Aug.
is, 1865. He was admitted to the Home
from Whitman, Mass. Nov. 3, 1904. He
is survived by a son. F. W. Reed at
South China, and son-in- law, N
Frank CasWell at Whitman, Mass.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
PLEDGES VIOLATED
SAYS WIRELESS
Berlin, 1t is Claimed, Has Ad-
mitted Sub Sank Marina
On Oct. 28.
international News Service:

international News Service:
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-A care
fully guarded wireless message re-
ceived this afternoon by Ambassa-
dor Won Bernstorff from the Ger
man foreign office was reported here
TO contain information that a Ger
man submarine sank the British
steamer Marina oct. % with the loss
of five Americans in violation OF the
submarine pledges given to the
United States. 1t was further said
that an official note to this effect for
delivery 10 Sec'y of State Lansing
was now being prepared by the Ber-
lin foreign office, admitting that "a
mistake" was made and containing
an offer TO make full PREPARATION
for the act
Ambassador Bernstorn refused TO
make any comment concerning the
report. 1t was admitted, however,
that he might present important
papers 20 the state department to-
morrow or Thursday Thanksgiving
day.. Ii was believed that only the
gravest matters would be taken up
on a holiday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28

International News Service:
BERLIN (via Sayville wireless),
Nov. 2S.-The German allies are
now only 35 miles from Bucharest,
the Roumanian capital.
Official announcement was made
today of the capture of Giurgevo,
which is directly south of Bucharest
and only 80 miles away. Giurgevo
is on the Danube and lies at the
terminus of a short railway line
running into the capital of KinS
Ferdinand's kingdom.
Kurtes Arjesh, an important rail-
way town in northern Roumania, is
also in the hands of the Austro-
German forces This town is not
far from Campolupg, one of the
chief detectives of the army of Gen.
Won Falkenhayn.
More crossings of the Alt river
have been gained by the Teuton al
lies
A grand assault by Russian, Ital-
ian, French and Serbian troops
against the Germans and Bulgar-
ians in Macedonia was launched on
Monday, but it failed completely.
the war office stated today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
TOM WATSON ON TRIAL
Claims Deputy Marshal Has Twice
Attempted His Life.
Internatlonal News Service:

INTERNATIONAL news service
AUGUSTA. Ca, Nov 2S. - Dry
court proceedings today gave way
TO drama in the trial of Thomas Z.
Watson. While the jury was ex-
cluded from the room Mr. Watson
had what he termed "a heart-to
heart talk" with the court and de-
clared that ne was not being pros
ecuted for a breach Of the law, but
was a victim of persecution on the
part of the Roman Catholic church.
After showing what he called the
animous behind the prosecution Mr..
Watson declared the person closest
30 him in the court room has twice
attempted his life. With this state
ment he turned and looked full at
L. S. Deputy Marshal s. NJ Moy.
Moy denied that he had ever at
tempted to Kill Watson. Another
deputy marshal got between the two
men. preventing trouble.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
PRESIDENT PLANS
No PEACE MOVE
Representatives Abroad Will
Get Instructions Not to
Commit Country.
international News Service

international News service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-Pres't
Wilson and his closest personal ad-
visers, in a series of conferences in
quick succession, decided this after
noon not TO make any definite move
toward obtaining peace in Europe at
this time, il was stated in official
circles. American diplomatic repre-
sentatives abroad, who have been
feeling out" the belligerent nations
upon the subject, will be given in
structions Immediately not to COM
NIT this government as being insist
ent that peace come quickly.
Ambassador Gerard, it also was
learned, received instructions TO in
form the German government upon
his return TO Berlin that the new
German submarine warfare makes
il seem apparent that German sub
marine commanders are running the
risk of violating the pledges given to
this government" The AMBASSADOR
was also instructed 70 tell the Ber-
lin foreign office that the United
States would seriously regret" any
interference with American relief
work in Belgium by the deportation
Of Belgians 10 Germany.
Ambassador Gerard will leave
Washington tomorrow and sail from
New York next Tuesday. He Will
carry out the instructions upon his
arrival in Berlin.
The conferences Col. House and
Ambassador Gerard held were with
the president, Sec'y of State Lansing
and Counsellor Polk of the state de-
partment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
FIGHTING EXTENDED.

international News Service:
LONDON. Nov. 2S.-Fighting ac-
tivity on the western front is extend
ing beyond the Somme sector. The
British war office reported today that
the Germans have carried out a viO-
lent bonn bardment of the British pO-
sitions north Of Ypres, in Belgium.
The English casualties were small
il was stated.
Southeast of Souchez in ArtOise,
the British exploded a mine and oc-
cupied the crater. Afterwards the
position was consolidated. The Ger
mans attacked three times in an eff
fort TO capture the crater, but were
repulsed each time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
SUED,
SAYS BLACkMAIL
International News Service /:

International News Service:
JOLIET, H.. Nov 2S.-Detectives
for Col. John Lambert, millionaire
associate of the late John w. Gates,
today are inouiring into the motives
of Roger b. Cornell, a physical di-
rector. now of St. Louis, who has
filed suit charging alienation of the
affections of Lillian Cornell.
Cornell once was trainer for
James J. Jeffries and later maintain
ed a physical culture resort for the
wealthy at Pasadena, Calf. Now
he is private trainer for August
Busch. the ST. Louis brewer. Lii
liam Cornell s his former wife. He
married again only three weeks
ago His former wife was a CHR
opodist in Pasadena.
Lambert's attorneys say the mill
lionaire never met either of the
CorneUs That is why detectives
are in the case. The COrnens were
divorced last winter. Mrs. Cornell
getting the decree.
Cornelrs declaration filed in the
VIII county circuit court here
charges Lambert with " trespass'
on the affections Of Mrs. Cornell
The praecipe Of the suit was filed
Sept. 16 last, and the original COM
plant filed a month later. asked
only $4,000 Now attorneys for
Cornell have amended the petition
to ask for eight times as much.
Col. Lambert's attorneys have is
sued a statement charging that the
suit is blackmail.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
Berlin Attache
Ordered Home

international News Service.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S. - The
war department today officially
confirmed reports Of the recall Of
Lieut.. Col Joseph +. Kuhn. military
attache OF the American embassy in
Berlin.
Through the veil Of mystery. Of
fcials threw about the recall. in
formation from reliable source
leaked out that Col. Kuhn had re-
ouested that he be recalled for per-
sonal reasons. Sec'y Of War Baker
and Counsellor Polk. OF the state
department. who handled the case.
declined TO make any statement
Col Kuhn was sent % Germany
as a military observer with the Ger
man army and succeeded Mai.
George T. Langhorne as military at
tache in 1915
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
RECEIvE 80 NEMs.

international NcVS Service:
Ell PASO. TeSas.-Nov. 2S.-Grave
fears for the safety of six Amer
leans and others foreigners were en-
tertained here today as hours passed
with no word from chihuahua City.
under siege by the bandit forces of
Pancho Villa
II villa has captured the state
capital. as has been vaguely rumor-
ed here. il is thought certain his
first act was to direct a massacre
Of foreigners.
The uneasiness among Carranza
officials at Juarez grew more evil
dent today. Reports reached the
Mexican border town 'that $50 VII
lista bandits were encamped within
three miles of the city limits. hid
den from sight by the hills 10 the
south
Carranza scouts, sent out to
verify these reports. vanish COM
pletely and are supposed TO have
deserted 70 the VfHista forces.
The revolt of the entire Juarez
garrison is belieseds certain if con-
frmation Of Villas Funored capture
OF chihuahua city is flashed TO the
border. Army 'ofilcers here, how
ever, do not believe Villa will ap-
proach nearer the border. but are OF
he opinion that Gen. Salazar will
be sent northward 20 take command
at Juarez. F
Carranza officers expect To re-
ceive definite word OF chihuahua
fate today. They declared reports
from Terraszas that Trevino had
evacuated Chihuahua City were
plain fakes one of these reports
said Trevino was fleeing nOrthward
and another had him in retreat to-
ward the south
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
News of Approach is Tele-
phoned and TeIegraphed
and High-angIe Guns
Begin Firing.
DAMAGED SHIP GETS
AWAY: CAUGHT LATER
Reported There Were a Num-
Der of Casualties in Raid
But Admiralty Says
Damage Was Slight.

international News Service;
LONDON. Nov. 2S. - Two great
super-Zeppelins were shot down in
the North sea early today after TAX
ing part in raid over the north
eastern coast of England. The
crews of both perished. the war Of
flee announced.
While fun reports Of the casual
ties and damage have not been re-
ceived the war office announced
that both are believed to have been
slight.
The raid makes the 27th 10y Ger.
man aerial forces and the two zep-
pelins shot down today brings the
total destroyed on British soil or at
sea rear Great Britain up 10 fiVe.
Warning is Issued.
News Of the approach Of the
.ZeppeIins had been telephoned and
autographed 10 military headquarters
in London.
Consequently preparations hac
been made to receive the invaders
Long before they approached the
suburbs the hostile aifships were
greeted by salvos from high-angie
guns while squadrons OF acceptance
were searching the sky.
There were a number Of ships ir
the attacking fleet. Some tried &C
drop bombs upon shipping while
others attempted 10 make their way
over the industrial centers.
Explosive and incendiary bombs
were dropped. tt is reported tina
there were "A number Of casualties
Damage Was slight
The text Of the war Office report
follows.
Hostile aircraft dropped bombs
in Yorkshire and Durham. but tho
DAMAGE was slight. one Of the raid
ing airships was attacked by e
squadron Of aeroplanes and brought
down in flames off Durham. II
fell into the sea Another crossed
the midlands and was attacked while
returning and heavily damaged r.
was una BILE 10 reach the coast before
dawn. TT was apparently able &c
effect repairs. however. and later
was attacked ~ sea by four nava
aeroplanes and an armed trawler
II was brought down in flames al
6:45 O'Clock The casualties auc
damage resulting from the raid are
not vet completely known but are
believed 10 he slight"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
DECISION is REVIEWED
Woman Who Got $4,000 Judg-
ment Decided Against.

AUGUSTA, Me. Nov. 2S.-The
Maine supreme court today reversed
the decision OF a lower court which
had awarded Miss Elizabeth Gar
monE $4,000 damages agains.
John Brooks Henderson, Washing
ton clubman. and son of "A former
United States senator from Missouri.
whom she alleges was the father of
her child. The amount awarded by
the lower court was the largest on
record In a breach of promise case.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
WITNESS BROUGHT BACK
Chase For Antonio CardinaIe Lead
TO Italy.
international News Service:

international News Service.
NEW YORK. Nov. ga chase
and legal battle which extended
across the Atlantic ended today
when Asst. Dist. Atty Black brought
back from Italy Antonio Cardinale,
the alleged go-between in the as
sassination of Barnet Baff. the
poultry dealer He will appear as
a witness for the state.
Cardinale was obtained only after
extended negotiations under Italian
law. Cardinale was TO have been
tried in Italy for Bats murder, but
after appeal 10 several courts. the
Italian authorities reluctantly con-
scented TO his being returned 10
America
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
AND THE MUSIC CEASED
Patrons Of IT. Louis Cabaret Lined
Up by Bandits.

international News Service
ST. LOUIS. No Nov 2s-Whilt
the merriment was ar its HEIGHT
shortly before o'clock this morn
ing. four automobile bandits entered
the cafe of Diamond Charley Al
brecht in ~. 18th st. lined up the
proprietor cabaret singers and
patrons along the wall and robbed
them Frora Albrecht they took dia-
monds valued az $1,000 and from
patrons money and watches 20 The
amount OF several hundred dollars
A bartender and three customers lE
the bar were locked in the refrg-
erafnr
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
LOCAL COURT REVERSED
Elkhart Woman Must Garry out
Provisions Of Lease.

IuternaL0nal Nevz Service
INDIANAPOLIS Nov. 28. - The
supreme court today reversed rre
decision Of the ST. Joseph circuit
court in which it held that George
a Thomas could not enforce "a lease
on property in Elkhart. which was
decided 20 Miss Eta Is Heddon
after the lease was made The
higher court holds that 3Iiss Heddon
must perform the provisions ~ the
lease. which provided Thomas uas
20 pay SIS month rental Co make
repairs build building worth
5000 and then was 90 have am op-
ton - purchase il a. $4,000 when
the lease exDiraa
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
EGGS
ARE IN STORAGE
international News Service:

AMltEudllpudl 4NFWo NttNlNts
CHICAGO. Nov. 2S.-Thirty mil
lion dozen of eggs, enough to supply
every man, woman and child in. the
United States with more than three
eggs each, were discovered by gov
eminent investigators in cold stor-
age warehouses today. The eggs
were bought last May at 90 cents a
dozen and are understood to be held
by James z. Wetz, self-styled "egg
king"
Government agents regarded the
discovery as the most important they
have made in their investigation
here of the high price Of eggs. In
the belief that Wetz may not be the
real owner, but only a igurehesd
acting for more powerful firms,
Asst. L. s. Dist Atty Lally prepared
to subpoena officials Of the Monarch
Refrigerating Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28

TWINS OF II YEARS
ALLOWED To ENII

International News Service.
CHICAGO, Nov. 2S.-Federal
Judge X NJ. lands today took
steps 20 learn how Hyman and
Abe Jackson. twins OF IA. got
into the United States army. A
few weeks ago the twins were
inmates of an orphan asylum
here. The superintendent says
their five years there resulted in
reign OF terror. He says they
told him they intended 10 enlist
at the first opportunity so when
Lyman slipped away and was
accepted, the superintendent told
the recruiting officer ne believed
Abe was IS. The youngsters are
now in Jefferson barracks at st
Louis
Judge lands attention was
called 10 the case by relatives
OF the boys. He will hold
hearing Friday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
ALLIES TO GET PROTEST
Lane VIII Ask Safe Conduct For
New Austrian Ambassador.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON Nov 2S.-Sec'y Of
State Lansing today began prepar-
ing diplomatic steps" TO induce the
entente allies to grant safe conduct
10 Count Tarnowski when he sets
out to take up his duties here as
Austro-Hungarian ambassador 70
the United States. Officials of the
state department said a protest in
the form of a memorandum would
be sent TO the entente nations as
soon as the department received
the official note from England re-
fusing TO grant safe conduct.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
THIRD RAID MADE.

International News Service:
LONDON. Nov. 2S.-LondOn was
raided by a German aerOplane to-
day. Flying at a great height the
aviator dropped six bombs. injuring
four persons. One was a woman
and she was probably fatally hurt.
This was the third German raid
on England within as hours.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
MINISTERS ARE INVITED
Twenty-Five Counties to be Repre-
scented at Muncie Meeting.
News-Times speciaI servIce

News Times Speci0I service.
MUNCIE. Ind, Nov. 2S.-Every
minister OF evangelical denomina-
tons in p counties has been invited
in this city Jan. ! 3 to L. The meet
ing will be under the auspices Of
the laymen's missionary movement.
n national organization which last
year held 20 missionary conventions
iE as many cities over the country.
Prominent church specialists win
discuss problems Of interest TO min
isters
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
IS HELD FOR SHOOTING
Attempt Co Eject Man Prom Home
MAY Result Fatally.
1...-n.ti.n.l - -

International News Service
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Nov. 2S.-
A u Spurmn. production manager
for the Central Serum Co. Is under
arrest charged with shooting George
Porter. who is near death I'm the
hospital with "A bullet wound IN his
head. The shooting was the out
come OF "a fight between the men,
when. IL is said. spurlin and Claud
Brown called at the Porter home.
owned by the Serum company and
attempted 20 eject him. spurlin
pleads self defense.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
WANTS U. S. TO BUY FOOD
Sen. Lewis Would Have Government
Set Market Price
InLernatLonaI - servIce !.

international News Service:
CHICAGO. Nov. 28.-Sen James
Hamilton Lewis viii introduce "a
measure at the coming session Of
congress providing for the govern
ment purchase Of food and its sale
at a reasonable price.
His plan is for the government 10
offer fair price for food and II
that were declined, then to condemn
and seize il. submit the evidence ~
Iuries and let them decide on a just
Price. He would have the govern
ment establish stations throughout
the country. where the food would
be sold 20 the consumer.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
EXPERTS AT WORK.

international News Service.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 2S.-Experts
Of the department Of agriculture to-
day began working throughout the
middle western cattle country 10 pre-
vent the spread OF the foot and
mouth disease believed 10 have
broken out anew in the Kansas City
stock yards incubation tests are
being made here TO determine the
condition OF 50 cattle now locked up
in the Kansas City yards.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
CALLS ARE A MYSTERY
No steamer "Amerique'' il Listed on
Shipping Records.
International News Service

Interna tional News Service.
HALIFAX. y. s, Nov. 2s-Con-
siderable mystery was attached here
todag.to wireless s. o. s. calls. pick
ed uplby the Sable island station.
from a steamer which signed her
self "Amerique" No such vessel Is
listed in shipping records. and mar
thine .tmen say they never heard OF
her. The calls were quite distinct
and were relayed TO vessels in n
wide radius.
No reason was given for the dis
tress calls
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
Germans Raid
British Coast

international News Service.
LONDON. Nov. 2S.-German naval
forces have raided the east coast OF
England. The attacking squadron
W as made up OF torpedo boats.
one OF the ships is reported 10
have been sunk with the loss Of its
entire crew.
The British armed trawler Narval
was reported missing
Among the towns bombarded 10y
the Germans was Lowestoft.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
MEN BACK IN CAMP
Third Indiana i Preparing To Leave
I'Or Home.

international News Service.
LLANO GRANDE. Texas. Nov. 2S.
The first battalian OF the third In
diana infantry which has been
guarding four points on the Rio
Grande for several weeks. has re-
turned 10 camp here and begun
preparations for its departure TO
Indiana on Dec. 4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
CONFIRMS loss.

International News Service.
Ell PASO. Texas. Nov. Is \
telegram received by a relative Of
Gen Trevino. Carranza commander
at Chihuahua City. reported the oc-
cupation of Chihuahua City by
villa, federal agents declared this
afternoon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
CAPTURE SUPPLIES.

International News Service:
BERLIN. Nov. 2S.-Great stores
of foodstuffs and war supplies are
being captured by the Germans and
Austro-Hungarian troops invading
RoUn1ania.
The retreating Roumanians at
tempted 20 destroy the supplies that
they could not carry away with
them, but despite their efforts,
CCONTINUED on PAGE FOUR)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
TAKE ANOTHER TOWN.

International News Service:
SOFIA, Nov. 2S.-Kalafat. Rou-
mania, has been captured by Bull
arian troops that crossed the Dan
ube at Vidin Official announcement
OF this capture was made by the
war Office today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-11-28
Average Must be Kept Up if
Federation Of Social Ser
vice Gets Amount Re-
CURED For Next Year.
123 PEOPLE CONTRIBUTE
$4,226.95 FIRST DAY
Better Showing is Expected
AS Only Il Solicitors Re-
ported MOnday-MOre
Workers For Today.

Approximately one-tenth Of the
s41.7O0 that the South Bend Fedora
tion for Social Service is trying to
secure for the Is members of the or
sanitation was raised by the workers
Monday, the opening day of the
Good Will week campaign The
exact figures for the days collection
ere s4.226.95. and according to the
report. this araount was donated by
12S people.
According TO these figures, each
person who contributed 20 the Good
VIII fund Monday gave an average
Of about s3A37. which those in
charge Of the campaign say is ex-
ceptionally good. The reports OF
only 2t workers were receive'd,
an average OF about $201.2S for the
opening day.
In spite Of the apparently good
averages. the days collections fell
below the amount that had been ex-
pected. In order TO secure the SAL
700 il would have been necessary
for the workers 20 secure approx
mately $1,000 each day. With only
ive days Of the campaign left. in
Guiding today, those who are doing
the collecting now must get about
$500 each day.
5000 More To see.
nfrngnn a.rapuffy-a eaara-
tary OF the federation, pointed out
Tuesday morning that while 1928
people already have contributed.
there are about 65 600 more people
IT. South Bend who have given moth
ing so far. He showed that If half
of these people were 10 give 81
apiece. the federation would not fall
far short OF the amount it had set
out TO secure.
More workers were on the JOB
Tuesday morning. there being about
IT'S collectors soliciting in all parts
OF the city during the day. Owing
TO the fact that an extra force Of
he workers was added. it is expect
ed that Tuesdays collections will
amount 10 more than those Of the
preceding day. bringing the total up
TO the general average. All of the
Kiwanis club members who agreed
10 assist In the campaign were at
work Tuesday.
r l. Sims addressed n meeting OF
the employees Of the Ellsworth store
Tuesday morning and subscription
envelopes were passed out 10 all OF
them. The donations from that
place will be collected later in the
week Mr.. Sims spoke at a meeting
day afternoon.
Part OF the receipts at the Orph-
cum theater today viii be turned
over TO the federation by Mgr c. J.
Ailardt and on Wednesday the Co
loniaI theater management will do
nate a part OF its receipts The La
sale did this Monday.
Only One solicitation.
The campaign managers wish TO
again call the attention OF the peO-
pie OF the city TO the fact that this
is the only time during the year
that they are asked 10 contribute to
the l. charitable organizations
which compose the Federation for
Social Service: that these Is organ
izativns do the vast majority OF the
charitable and social service work
Of the city: and that contributions
can be made 70 anyone or all or
them. according To specifications.