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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
IDENTIFIES SON
OF MURDERED MAN
IN ROPER c. AS E

Cambridge. Mass, Sept. 22.-With
the testimony today Of Timothy A.
Mack of Lowell. a street conductor.
at the trial Of Albert y. Roper Of Bos-
ton. charged with the murder Of his
father, Albert Roper, a widely known
florist of Tewksbury. the prosecution
attempted to place the defendant in
the vicinity Of the greenhouses where
the florist was killed on the night Of
March 1. Mack stated he had known
the son for nine years and was GER
tain Of his identity.
He was a passenger on his car fron,
Boston that night, he testified. ana
left the car at a turnout in Tewks-
bury. He said he saw Roper start to
walk towards his fathers greenhouses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
GOOD GAME IS
EXPECTED HERE
FOR SATURDAY

Waterville's first football game Of the
season will be played on Alumni Field,
Saturday afternoon at $50 o'clock, when
Waterville High School and Hallowell
High school elevens will line up for the
referees whistle, The boys of both
schools have been hard at work in prep
aration for the game and the local
eleven expects to be able to give a good
account Of itself in the battle. While
Waterville Will be rather light the boys
plan to make up in speed what they lack
in weight and they will go into the
game determined to start the season
with victory. The team Is in good
condition for the contest and is looking
forward to a good crowd Of local people
who should turn out to help support the
athletics at the school,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
RuM0R
BulGARs BROKE
WORD TO RUMAN|A

London, Sept. 22.-The reports
which have been current for some time
that Bulgaria agreed not to attack
Rumania when the latter nation de-
clared war on Austria Hungary are
supported by a statement made by
Rumanian official today in London.
Discussing the Russo Rumanian VIC
tory over the German and Bulgarian
forces in Dobrudja he said General
Averesco, formerly Rumanian war
minister who led the forces which in
vaded Hungary, was transferred from
Pennsylvania to Dobrudja only after
evidence had been obtained that the
Bulgarians intended to break their
word.
1.-THE German plan of capturing the
town of Constanza and the great
bridge over the Danube has failed def
initely," he continued. 1.-THE Bulgari-
ans will realize the mistake they made
in following national instincts and be-
ing unable to keep their word"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
LONDON MARKET
WOOL AUCTION

London, Sept. 22-The wool auction
sales closed today with offering Of
ZOO bales. The drawing Of New South
Wales greasy, sold at Is 1-2d.
There was much irregularity
throughout the series. The demand
was principally for greasies and cross
breds finished firm and 5 to IL per
cent. dearer. Good merinos advanced
per cent, while inferior sorts de-
clined 5 per cent. Scoureds were COM
paratively neglected early and despite
an improved demand later on govern
ment orders superiors closed per cent.
lower and faulty with secured Cape
of Good Hope and Ntal 10 to Is per
cent. down.
During the sales the home trade
bought 10000 bales and Russia and
France 5000. Ten thousand bales were
held over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
SUGAR PLANTERS
SETTLE TROUBLE
WITH REFINERS

New Orleans. Sept. 22.-That the differ
ences which for the past three years have
existed between Louisiana sugar cane
growers and producers and the American
Sugar Refining Co. have virtually been
settled, it was stated today by members
of a committee of growers returning from
Chicago, where they conferred with OIL
Gals of the refining company.
The refining company, according to the
growers announcement. has agreed TO
purchase $1,000 tons of the 1916 louisiana
sugar cane crop at New York quotations
The withdrawal of damage suits of the
planters against the refining company
was not made condition of the agree
ment. The planters, however, were given
until Oct. to accept an offer of the re-
firing company to handle 100000 tons OF
the 1916 crop and settle the suits for $780,
900.
The suits. about 900 in number, were
filed in 1914 by number of planters ana
asked treble damages. aggregating slso'
100000. under the Sherman antitrust
law
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

The repaired vestry will be open for
the first time at the Congregational
church this week at the opening Of the
Sunday school work for the season. 1t
is to be observed as Rally day. and all
scholars and teachers are urged to
make 1T success by their presence. The
morning service will combine a musical
and preaching service with the COM
munion service with the communion of
the Lords Supper and the admission
Of members. The pastors subject will
be taken from John i:43, Jesus saith.
Follow Me- The Christian Endeav-
or Society will resume it's meetings at
$50 P. NJ. and the. Albanian Sunday
school will reassemble at 4 P. NJ. A
cordial welcome awaits all who attend
these services.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
SERBIANS TAKE
100 PRISONERS
NEAR URBANI

Paris, Sept. 22.-French and Serbian
troops operating along the western end
of the Macedonian front have scored
new successes against the Bulgarians,
the war office announced today.
Serbian troops. continuing their ad-
vance along the Broda river have reach
ed the neighborhood of Urbani, where
100 prisoners were taken.
North of Florina a Bulgarian attack
was broken up by the fire Of the French
infantry. AS result Of heavy engage
ments the Entente forces were able to
make progress on the heights dominat-
ing the road from F'lorina to Poplli.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
BRITISH ADVANCE
MILE ON FRONT
SOMME SECTOR

London. Sept. 22.-(215 p M).-The
British advanced on front of about a
mile last night in the Somme sector south
of the Ancre river. The war Office an
nounced today that two lines of hostile
trenches had been captured.
During the night we advanced on a
front of. about mile" the statement
says, Capturing two lines Of hostile
trenches, between Flers and Martin
puich."
Our front now runs about on a direct
line north of Flers and Martinpuich.
THE enemy's trenches were successful
~ entered last night south Of Arras,
prisoners being taken and many casual
ties inflicted. North Of Melville St. Vast
a mine was blown up by US and the era
ter occupied
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
De FACT0 TROOPS
take HOT TRAIL
after VILLA men

Chihuahua City, Mex, Sept. p, Via
Ell Paso junction, Tex. Sept o.
Carranza troops are pursuing south
ward the Villistas who attacked Chi
huahua City last Saturday, according
to official announcement today. The
Villistas are reported along the road
to Jiminez, southwest of Chihuahua
City. Ranches report that Villas forces
were discouraged over failure to OBJ
tain loot promised by Villa when he
captured the city. The reports say
Villa has lost considerable prestige
because of the failure of the attack
Prisoners taken by Villa who have
returned, say Villas plan was to sur
round the palace during the Independ-
ence day celebration. kill General Ire
vino and his staff and disorganize the
garrison.
Villa last was reported in the Sier-
ra De La Silla district, near Santa
Ysabel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
.CONFESSES TO
THE MURDER OF
VIM. COSTELLO

Bennington, VT. Sept. 22-The police
announced tonight that they had secured
confession from Francis Ketcham, who
is now serving a 90-day: sentence in the
Salem. n. Y. Jail for larceny, that he
killed William Costello here last Saturday
night Costello's body was found beside
the car track near the Soldiers Home
with three bullet wounds in his head.
The police allege that Ketcham told them
that he and Costello had quarreled over
a bottle of liquor and had agreed to fight
It out. During the fight, according to his
alleged story, he drew revolver and sho,
his opponent.
Ketcham disappeared after the shooting
and was arrested in New York Tuesday
and convicted of stealing wagon. the
police said an effort would be made to
bring him here for an investigation after
he had finished serving his sentence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
SETTLES CASE
OF THE BRITISH
STR. KELv|NA

Washington. Sept. 22-The case of the
British steamer Kelvinia. under investiga-
ton by the state department since she
was sunk Sept while enroute from
Newport News to Glasgow with % Amer
leans aboard, was disposed of today by
receipt of an official notification from the
British admiralty saying the London gov
eminent was convinced the vessel was de-
stroyed by mine.
Some American muleteers on the ship
had expressed the opinion that she was
struck by torpedo. A number Of at.
fidavits had been collected by the de-
partment, but its investigation had not
reached the point of a formal inquiry to
the Teutonic powers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
MORAN.FULTON BOUT
FIRST HEAVYWEIGHT

New York, Sept. 22.-Frank Moran
and Fred Fulton will fight a 10-round
bout here on October II. under an
agreement announced today. This will
be the first heavyweight match of the
season. Fulton had agreed to three
fights in the west and Moran was bill
ed for one western match but 1t was
stated that all four contests had been
called off to enable them to meet in
Madison Square Garden.
Moran already is in fighting condi-
ton and it is understood that he will
REQUIRE only two weeks to prepare for
the Fulton match. Fulton will come
to New York next week to begin train
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
TARVIA STICKS TO
HIS FIRE ENGINE

Driver Perry Of the fire truck put in a
busy day Friday trying to get the tar
via off the machine. Upper Main street
had just been treated with tarvia and
although it had been sanded the tarvia
had not set in good shape as yet and
when Mr. Perry got the call to go to
the fire. the man calling said that the
house was on High street near the Main
street end and so the truck was driven
up Main street at rapid clip, regard
less Of the fact that the tarvia and sand
was flying all over It, The machine is
badly covered with the tar but the BOYS
at the station think that they will beat
1t yet and will not give up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
| Iints at Venizelos
Taking Position to
Organize Revolution

: London. Sept. 2S.-After saying that
The removal Of the Greek censorship
will permit of the truth being told. the
correspondent at Athens Of the Daily
Mail hints at the likelihood of former
Premier Venizelos leaving Athens
shortly for one of the districts where
q revolution has been started, where he
will be able to organize the whole rev.
dictionary movement. THE Kingdom Of
Greece" says the correspondent. lis on
ly a name. Saloniki, Lemnos, Chios.
samos and Mytilene no longer are gov
erned from Athens. Crete and the Cy-
clades are about to follow suit. A proc
lamation of independence has been is
sued in Eiprus, the Larissa district is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

biding its time while Phocis and AGAR
mania are wavering.
"Only Athens and Peloponnesus (Mo-
rea) remain and Athens is placarded
with such appeals at Draw the sword,
King, or abdicate.' These and similar
appeals appearing on placards and in
the press, or made from the platform
go unpublished, and it is evident that
the Kings authority rs almost gone.
Houses in Athens stored with arms
for revolutionary purposes are openly
guarded and the King does not dare
to openly challenge the least act Of
venizelos. If Venizelos chooses to
leave Athens to lead a separate gov
eminent elsewhere, no one will oppose
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
PARTY LEADERS
TO MEET BEFORE
REICHSTAG OPENS

Berlin, Sept. 22.-Via London.-The
Reiehstag. which is to be re-opened
Thursday. Sept. 20. will be preceded in
the next few days by confidential con-
ferences between Gottlieb Won Jagow,
minister of foreign affairs. and various
party leaders.
DR.. Won Bethmann-Hollweg. imperial
chancellor, lis expected to address the
Reichstag during its first session Aft
erwards DR.. Karl Helfferich. secretary
of the interior. will speak on the eco
nomic situation.
The Bunderath yesterday extended by
one year the term Of the Reichstag
which should have concluded its ses-
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
GERMAN FLYERS
ACTIVE AROUND
COAST BULGARIA

Berlin, Sept 22.-(By wireless to Say
ville). German seaplanes on Sept %"
says an admiralty report issued under
date Of Sept. p, successfully attacked
with bombs two Russian ships used as
starting places for aeroplanes which, es-
corted by one cruiser and several de-
stroyers, approached the Bulgarian coast
near Varna. The hostile sea forces were
compelled to retire Immediately and were
pursued by our seaplanes.
German hydro-aeroplanes later sue
cessfully attacked hostile transport
steamers at Constanza and dropped
bombs on the railroads in northern Dob
rudja. In spite Of heavy Smelling all the
raiders returned"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
JUMPED IN FRONT
OF NEW YORK TRAIN

New York, Sept 22.-Louis Kelso
Brennan, vaudeville acrobatic per-
former known on the stage as Louis
Kelso, leaped in front Of a subway ex-
press train here today and was killed.
Passengers observed the man pacing
nervously up and down the station
platform and saw him jump to the
tracks as the train rushed in. STAN
ley Brennan, brother, is said to be
a wealthy business man of Worcester,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

"The pickpocket industry" the d's.
trict attorney continued. has grown "
such an extent that 'pickpocket PRIV
leges' can be bought from duly author.
lied agents as freely as supw.
tickets. My information is that INV
organization is not merely local ~.
stitution. but has a powerful branen
In Chicago and extends into osn'.
municipalities. The surface cars a..
the principal source of revenue for tns
thieves who steal from your pocA.s
Men upon whom rely tell me sea-.
OF prices at which privileges can "
bought has been fixed. also that 'rols'
for operation accompany the priv.
lege."-New York Letter. to Pittsouis'
Dispatch. 49,. ...'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
KING, HUNGARY
STILL EFT AIMS
HIS SOVEREIGNTY

Amsterdam. Sept %. via London
Count Michael Karolyi. president Of
the Hungarian Independence party,
speaking in the Hungarian Diet today.
formally asked the Hungarian pre-
mier, says despatch from Budapest.
to the Tijd whether the King of Hun
gary had abdicated his sovereign rights
to the German Emperor.
Premier Tisza, the despatch says. re-
piled that Count Karolyi had been
wrongly informed. The King of Hun
gary, he said, had fully retained his
sovereign rights.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
BARON Won SCHENK
REACHES BERLIN

Amsterdam, (via London. Sept. 23).-
The Berlin Lokal Anzieger announced
that Baron Won Schenk, former chief d.
rector of the German propaganda in
Greece. who was sent out of Greece by
the Entente Powers. has reached Ber-
lin. He is reported as saying:
Greece now is completely under the
thumb of Venizeios, although the people
are still our friends. When the gen.
darmes came to expel me. they wept,
saying. excuse US for what we are COM
PEELED to do under the stress of circum-
stances. and for which we are very sor-
ry'"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
SMOKES GOING
UP IN NEW YORK

New York, Sept. 22.-An increase. in
the price of cigars was announced here
today. Several manufacturers and
members of the tobacco trade said
Higher cost of raw material and bet
ter wages for cigar makers must be
shared by the consumers, jobbers and
retailers. they explained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
GERARD READY
FOR HIS RETURN

Berlin. Sept. 22.-tvia London, Sept.
23).-James w. Gerard. 4he American
ambassador, tentatively has reserved
passage on the Scandanavian-Am eri-
can Line steamer Frederik VIII, SAIL
ing from Copenhagen on Sept. %. Mrs.
Gerard will sail on the Frederik VIII,
but it is still uncertain whether the
ambassador will be able to take va
cation in the United States now.
The matter is believed to depend on
the developments in the German polit-
ical situation within the next few days
and whether Washington desires the
ambassador to take his vacation at
this time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
300 STONE CUTTERS
RETURN TO WORK TO-DAY

Boston. Sept 22.-Three hundred
stone cutters who went on strike on
September IL for increased wages will
return to work tomorrow as the result
Of compromise reached today between
representatives OF their union and the
Natural and Artificial Stone Manufac-
turers' Association. The men will re-
ceive So 1-2 cents an hour in shops and
IS cents on buildings. The strike in
volved nearly all shops within a So
mile radius Of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
HARVARD GAINS .
A QUARTERBACK
THROUGH RULING

Cambridge. Sept. 22.-Harvard's foot
ball eleven gained a frst string quar-
terback today through ruling by the
administration board of the university
in removing the probationary restric-
tions from w. F. Robinson. Next years
eleven is expected to profit by the re-
admission to college Of William J.
Boles. half back Of ability. who was
dropped from the roll last fall. A years
study is necessary preliminary to his
return to athletic competition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
CANADA TRAINMEN
UNABLE TO AGREE

Winnipeg. Man.. Sept. 22-Representa-
tives of the Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen who have been negotiating with
railroad officials of western Canada but
who have been unable to agree with them
on wage schedule. are returning to their
homes today A vote will now be taken
on the advisability of strike
1t is said that the demands are intended
to bring the Canadian roads into line with
conditions now obtaining in the United
States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

The street commissioner had a crew
of men at work on Union street Friday
with the road machine and the traction
engine digging out the bitches and
rounding up the road getting it ready
for being covered with gravel. This
street has been low and fiat and has
been a mud hole in the spring and fall
but 1t is hoped to make it another Of the
good streets Of the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
WATERvIlLE

Taxpayers please bear in mind that
interest from September LIST must be
paid on all taxes not settled on or
before October LIST. Poll taxpayers
should remember that the State law
makes all poll taxes due May LIST. and
that those who have not yet paid are
liable to summons without notice.
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
PHILADELPHIA FOR
next MEETING OF
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

Philadelphia, Sept. 22.-Philadelphia was
definitely chosen as the site for the 1919
triennial conclave Of the Knights Tenn
plar at a meeting of the conclave COM
mittee here today. In expressing his APP
prevail of the choice, the grand master de-
clared that the 1919 conclave will be the
biggest in the history of the order, and
that at least $1,000 knights would be III
the parade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
BRITISH WARSH|PS
lombard MOUTH OF
STRUMA POSITIONS

London, Sept. 22.-British warships have
been bombarding Bulgarian positions in
the vicinity of Nechor, on the east bank
of the Struma near it's mouth, east of
saloniki. the war office announced today.
On the left British position on the Mace
danian front, in the Dorian region, an
artillery duel of increasing intensity is
In progress, says the statement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
TENTH BANK Goes
TO THE WALL I'M
MONTH; CHICAGO

Chicago, Sept. 22.-The private bank
of Campbell. Dubia & Co., the 10th
to fail in Chicago within the last
month. closed its doors today. Credi-
tors filed a petition of involuntary
bankruptcy against the institution
which was operated in the foreign
quarter under the name of the Indus
trial Savings Bank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

William Page Andrews was born in
birmingham, Mass. in 1848. He was
educated in the public schools of Sa-
lem. and by private tutor. In 1889 Mr..
Andrews married Edith H. Weston Of
Winchendon, Mass. For many years
he had lived in Italy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

ing into their pasture and as they TO-
ticed no other track they thought at the
time that it must be an expert driver
that went in and back again on the same
track.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
GERMAN AIRMAN
DROPS BOMBS OVER
DOVER, ENGLAND

London, Sept. 22 sos P. MA Ger
man seaplane today flew over Dover
and dropped three bombs. The missiles
caused no casualties, according to an
official announcement. The hostile sea-
plane was chased away by anti-aircraft
guns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
900 CANADIANS
AMONG KILLED
i ON SOMME FRONT

Ottawa, Ont, Sept 22-Additional fig
ures received today regarding Canada's
losses in the big engagement on the
Somme brings the total casualties up to
about 1900 men. or these about 800 were
killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
TRANSPORT SUNK
BY SUBMARINE IN
MEDITERRANEAN

Berlin, Sept. %, (By Wireless to
Sayville).-The admiralty announced
today that a hostile transport was
sunk In. the Mediterranean on Sept
! II by a German submarine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23
VIM. Page Andrews

Rome, Sept. 22.-(Via Paris. Sept.
23)-William Page Andrews, an
American writer, died today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-23

Experiments on the Philippine Is
land Of Mindanao seem to indicate that
the finest qualities of rubber can be
produced there with profit.
The Mena weekly star., 1916-09-07
LOST THEIR LITTLE SON.
Mr and Mrs. PauIu Had Brought
 Him Here for Health.

Louie, the S-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. pauIu. better known as Mr, and Mrs. "Frenchy" died Sat urday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. II. Y. Hoehener on Stilwell Heights, and the funeral services, in charge of the Rev. A. P. Gallagher of St. Agnes church were held Sunday afternoon with interment in the |. c. q. r. cemetery. Mir. and Mrs paulu and children had been away from Mena for several months hay ing been at Hot Springs and Joplin. They returned Co Mena two weeks ago. bringing only the son. however, their daughter having been placed in charge 0f the Sisters. When they arrived in Mena they were homeless and practically without clothing eX- cept the garments which they wore. Mir. and Mrs Hoehener took com passion on them and took them in. and will keep them until such time as paulu can earn and save enough Co buy the necessary furniture Go 20 to housekeeping. Mr and Mrs. Hoe hener were assisted by neighbors in defraying funeral expenses.