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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
ROBINS CALLS ON PROCRESSIvES
TO SUPPORT CHARLES e. HUGHES,
NOMINEE REPUBLICAN PARTY
Declares That Test of Power Ca in 1914 When Nearly Three
uhs of the Progresives efused to Support Party Cand
dates

ALL throughout the nation the Progress
sive candidates, embracing it's most gifted
leaders and all generously spirited by
Colonel Roosevelt and as a rule fairly
treated by the daily press-ran a bad
third. Nearly three-fourths of the Pro-
gressive voters of 1912 refused to support
the Progressive candidates in 1914. BY
this test throughout the union the Pro-
gressive voters of 1912 declared in over
whelmirg majority that they regarded the
Progressive candidates as the representa-
tives of a protest and not a party-of a
mere revolt rather than a permanent po-
ltical cleavage.
1.-THE Progressive movement and revolt
of 1912 have failed as a permanent politi-
cal party, and the verdict Of the voters
having been rendered in favor of the DEM
ocratic and Republican parties as the in
struments of their organized political ac-
ton, what is the present duty of the men
and women who were loyal to the Pro-
gressive party and who believe in Pro-
gressive principles?
In which of these dominant parties
in the long run will Progressive prin-
ciples find most effective support and
where will the rank and file and lead
ership of the Progressive party find
largest corporation in the service OF
our common country?
'Comprehending our national neces
sites how can Progressive hesitate
long to choose between the party Of
nationalism and the party of section
alism? Should not wise and sincere
Progressives go en- masse into the
Republican primaries, and fighting
shoulder to shoulder with Progressive
Republicans help ard be helped in
our common struggle for social and
industrial justice in city, state and
nation?
THE present leader of the Republi-
can party is the most conspicuous ex-
ample in our history of the possibili-
ties that American politics may hold
for success in able and unselfish pub
lie service. For myself. 1 gladly en-
list with the great majority Of the
Frogressives of the nation under the
leadership Of Charles Evans Hughes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
CARRANzA GIVES
LUNCHEON FOR
HIS OFFICIALS
Discussion of Procedure of In
ternational Conference Chief
Object of Mexico City Meeting

Mexico City, Aug. ga formal luncheon
at which matters dealing with the future
of Mexico were discussed at length was
given today by General Carranza to his
cabinet ministers. generals and governors
The luncheon took place in the famous
carved oak state dining room in the ma
tional palace. Among those present were
Luis Cabree and Ygnaco Bonallis, dele
gates appointed to the conference be-
tween Mexico and the United States.
The procedure of the international con-
ference was discussed today, together
with other matters, including a decree ex-
tending martial law to the whole of the
republic when necessary. Details Of the
discussion were closely guarded. 1t is
probable that Senores Cabrera and Bo-
nillas will leave Mexico City the middle
or end Of the present week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
FRED WILLIAMS
TO CAPTAIN K. H.
FOOTBALL SQUAD

Kent's Hill, Me-, Aug. s.-Fred E
Williams Of Readfie!d, the right field
er and pitcher Of the Winthrop club
of the Kennebec Trolley League, who
has made such fine showing with
the stick this season, has just been
elected to lead the football eleven OF
the Maine Wesleyan Seminary this
fall. Williams pitched for the town
team in Readfeld two years before
entering the seminary. He pitched on
the championship team at Kent's Hill
this spring, playing first base when
not in the box. He won eight of the
nine games which he pitched.
Last fall Williams changed schools
and entered Maine Central Institute
at Pittsfeld, where he played on the
eleven for the first month. He return
ed to Kent's Hill and played the re-
mainder Of the fall on that team at
right tackle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
Growing Opposition in
Denmark to DISPOSE
ton of I S ands by
A gr e e m e mt with
America
Open Meeting of Danish Rigs
dag Next Thursday with In
fluential Papers Denouncing
Proposal

Copenhagen. Via London, Aug g.
While the belief still seems to prevail
that a majority Of the Rigsdag ap-
proves the sale of the Danish West
Indies to the United States, the ag,-
tation against thus disposing of the
islands appears to be growing through
out the country. influential provincial
papers strongly denouncing the pro-
rosal.
An open meeting of the Rigsdae 20
discuss ratification OF the transfer has
been fixed for next Thursday The
concession of the United States in
agreeing to recognize Denmark's SUI
premacy over the whole of Greenland
is generally regarded as important,
and is approved.
Should the Rigsdag ratify the sale
OF the islands, the transfer will be ar
ranged speedily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07

portant before Congress, and the finance
committee hopes to complete its revision
of the House bill SO that it may be pass
ed upon by the party caucus and be
ready fpr Senate action within 10 days.
The House bill would provide for about
$40, 000 900 in revenue. The finance COM
mittee is working to present a bill that
would yield $275 900 900 or more.
When Congress will be ready to adjourn
is giving the President and party leaders
more concern right now than it has at
any other time this summer. The ship
ping and revenue measures are the two
most important bills to follow child labor
legislation, which will be completed this
week. Besides these are the conference
reports on the army and the navy bills
and a few minor measures
Democratic leaders think this program
can be finished in the first week of Sep
TENDER, but their confidence is not shared
by the Republicans, who intend to de-
bate the shipping and revenue measures
thoroughly.
Tomorrow the House expects to get the
conference agreement on the army appro-
CREATION bill. although 1t has not yet been
released in view of the war department. )
protest against Representative Hays
amendment to the articles Of war exempt
ing retired army officers from the mill
tary criminal code. If Representative
Hay does not yield on this point by to-
morrow, it is said the report will be SUD-
mitted in its present form. despite the
war departments appeal for a reconsid-
Grafton of the amendment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
Protests Against the
Democrats Plan for
New Income Revenue
Opposition Develops Within Party to Lowering
of Tax Exemptions Minority Of Committee
Report Will Fight It Out in Caucus

Washington, Aug. 6.-Democrats Of the
Senate finance committee who voted yes
terday to lower the income tax exemp-
tons in the revenue bill are anxiously
waiting to hear from the country on the
recommendation, which will be submitted
to a party caucus this week for approx
al. Protests against it already have been
heard within the party. The amendment
prevailed in the committee by majority
of but one vote. and the minority pro-
poses to fight it in caucus. Its proponents
will use as one argument a suggestion
from President Wilson in his annual mes
sage to the Gath Congress for a reduction
in the exemption.
The amendment will lower the exemp-
ton for persons with families from $4,000
to $4,000 and for single persons from $1,000
to $4,000. Democrats who oppose the re-
duction say the amount Of revenue to be
gained (some $60O,oOo would not be sum-
cient to warrant risking popular disap
proval.
Today members Of the subcommittee
considering the munitions tax section Of
the revenue bill were at work on their
report, which will be ready for the full
Democratic membership Of the committee
within few days. It is proposed to low
er the copper excise rate prescribed in
the House bill, and to add to the NUM-
lions list excise taxes on products Of
lead. zinc iron and steel. Again the
committee has the sanction Of President
Wilson in its action insofar as iron and
steel are concerned.
Administration leaders regard the rev.
enue problem now as quite the most i'm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
;;1AB11sHED 1925.

v.v York, Aug. 6.-Settlement OF the
-, car strike, which resulted again
'" ~. in a complete suspension of
'0' ssoa car traffic in all the boroughs
- Greater New York, except Brook
,s probable tomorrow according
n", ..a,ement issued by Mayor Mitch
r,e announcement came after day
e. conferences initiated by Mayor
,,;.cbe, with the cooperation of oscar
9 c,raus. chairman Of the Public Ser
~. Committee. At these meetings It
s.id that a basis of settlement had
w.. ,eached which would be submit
"a .omorrow to the board of directors
:. tho New York Railways Co and to
ns striking employees.
The Statement
r,a statement by Mayor Mitchell fol-
lows:
"we have submitted certain l,ropo-
..,s for settlement Of the street rail-
u.v strike to President Shonts Of the
Now York Railway Co and to the rep
,ssentatives of the striking employees.
After day Of conference ana discus
son basis Of settlement has been
,,rrd and will be recommended by
President Shonts to his board OF d.
rectcrs for ratification and by the rep
resentatives Of the men to the en-
Moves for ratification by them.
THE meeting Of the board of direc-
tors and the meeting Of the employees
will be held tomorrow and upon lati-
scation Of the proposed settlement by
both sides the men will Immediately
return to work and service wi; he re-
sumed on the entire New York railways
system In the meantime, and pending
the submission of the terms of, settle
ment to both sides, it is deemed mad
yisable to make them public.
Mahon's View
President Mahon confirmed the an
nouncement of Mayor Mitchell but de-
tlined to discuss the proposed terms Of
StlllelIleil
We believe" he said, thar if the
PROPOSITIONS which have been agreed
TO by the representatives Of the COM
wny and ourselves are ratified they
will establish a very satisfactory
agreement"
Announcement that settlement was in
prospects came soon after all the COM
panies operating surface cars in Manhat-
tan, the Bronx and Queens had ordered
10 the barns the cars which had been
operated during the day. No attempt
was made to supply Sunday service on
Staten leland (Richmond). This step
was taken by the companies to avert dan
ger Of disorder during the night.
Police reports indicated that about As
per cent. of the normal Sunday car SER
vice was maintained during the day by
The companies affected. and the orderly
conduct Of the strikers and their sympa-
th!zers evoked favorable comment from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07

Ch!caso, Aug. 6.-Declaring that the
'O'eFs Of the notion in 1912 and 1914
uecreed the death OF the Progressive
.aFty ard that all signs pointed to a
ues'Fe on the part of the American
peop!e 10 work out their political flu
'a'e with the Instruments provided by
We TWO dominant parties, Raymond
nVVoihs OF Illinois, chairman of the 1916
impressive national convention Sat
1uay issued statement calling on his
Parry 10 support Charles E. Hughes,
VIC Republican nominee for the presi-
dsey.
tNe manner in which the Progressive
s"ee OF 1872 and 1914 were received
P" 'ne voters, Mr. Robbins said, indi-
.a.ea the movement to be a revolt
.uih a party and not a permanent
y. sS"'icai cleavage sufficient to warrant
Il. maintenance of Progressive party
'"e statement in part follows:
FOR some years prior to 1912 in
4oh with other Progressive citi-
I, l mad hoped for a new cleavage
~. american political life-a cleavage
IN, would bury the dead issues Of
,,s, wipe out sectional lines and pre-
s o,s' compromising the vital
css val and economic issues of the Goth
p,;"',y would divide American po-
6, va parties along true lines of hon
o,., conservative sentiment. When Col
s.s. roosevelt voiced this need and
I. and declared himself as Wiling
s,.s. ''e IN realizing a genuine Pro-
nos sS'Ne and Liberal party, 1 in COM
a WIN four million voters respond
so,. ous hrst campaign while the actual
cslo." was an extraordinary testimony to
y. ..' Hoosevelt's personal popularity,
TIM .''ee'ed no single Progressive gov
h,s nor legislator, nor sufficient MEM
con..'o De given a balance of power in
a. ,ess' In 1914 We had a real test of
sn,n. aggressive voters of 1912 and the
n.rs Aess OF the American people to use
d. =" party in the practical solution of
'N''e'hs OF our political life. Gener-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
Russian Claims

nOooIau SI&IIUo
Berlin admits that the Russians have
gained the left bank Of the Seretn riv-
er, but asserts that the Germans have
made progress against the French in
the Chapitre wood near Verdun and in
mining operations against them in the
Argonne; that the Russians have been
driven from positions along the Stok-
bod river south of Zarezcze and thot
in the Carpathians the Germans are
still operating successfully.
Slight advances for the British at
Highwood and east of PoZieres on the
Somme front, and by the Ftench south
west of Estrees, south OF the Somme,
anG northwest of the Thiaumont work,
near Verdun, are recorded in the Brit
ish and French commune atoms
In the sector northwest of Pozieres the
Germans, in an attack in which liquid fire
was used. forced the British back along
one of their trenches, but later the Brit
ish regained the lost ground.
The Germans are heavily bombarding
the Thiaumont works and Fleury posi-
tons of the French.
Turkish Losses
In Asiauc Turkey the Russians report
the capture at various places Of Turkish
positions. In the Kialkit-Chia river basin
positions protected by five lines OF
trenches were wrested from the Turks.
while south of Erzingan and west of the
village of Ognut additional trenches and
two heights were captured. In the region
of Mush and Bitlis the Turks have as
sumed the offensive, but Petrograd says
they are being held by the Russian fire.
The $4,000 Turkish troops operating
on a seven mile front from the east
against the Suez canal also have been
defeated by the British, and forced to
flee leaving more than $500 prisoners
behind them, including some Germans,
says London. In addition the Otto
mans suffered heavy casualties. Aus
tralian and New Zealand cavalry took
an important part in the fighting.
In the Austro- Italian theatre the
Austrians are heavily bombarding the
Italian lines between the Adige and
upper Isonzo rivers and the Pasubio
area, while in the Sugana valley and
the upper Cordevole valley they
launched infantry attacks against the
Italians. These attacks, according to
Rome, were repulsed.
Unofficial advices from Saloniki say
the Serbians have taken from the Bull
garians the village of Remli on the
Macedonian front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
Another Fire in the
Jersey City Section

One report was that more explosives
at Black Tom were menaced, and per-
sons living in the vicinity became
greatly alarmed.
Lack of water hampered the fire
fighters and they were compelled TO
fight the blaze with steam obtained
from locomotives.
The fire was discovered in two cars
of commercial acids which were saved
from the Black Tom fire, although the
roofs Of the cars had been blown off.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
King George Hears
from Allies Of Britain

London, Aug. 6.-Answers to the tele-
grams which he sent to the heads of the
Allied nations on the second anniversary
of Great Britain's entry into the war
have been received by King George. The
message from Emperor Nicholas Of Rus
STA, dated at general headquarters. said:
II am equally determined that we IN
Russia shall make good the sacr1hces
which my brave troops and people have
given to a just cause, which will bring
the reward we seek, and that the peace
for which we fight shall be secured by
complete victory over our enemies"
From the Emperor Of Japan the follow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
Had Large Interests

Montreal Aug. g. Thomas Joseph
Drummond was an ex-President Of the
Montreal Board of Trade, director Of
several banks and insurance compa-
MES and a member of Drummond. Nc
Call & Co. He was born at Tawley.
County Leitrim, Ireland, September
26, 1860. He was seriously i'll four years
ago, but was thought to have recov-
cred. He went to Castine short time
ago with the idea Of restoring his
health. His widow was daughter of
General A. L. Chetlin, Of the United
States Army. He also leaves two sons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07

Jersey City, Aug. ga spectacular
fire, which the police believe was in
cendiary, broke out tonight in the
railroad yards IN the Claremont Sec
ton of the city, a quarter Of a mile
from the scene Of the Black Tom ex-
plosion last Sunday. About Is cars
loaded with merchandise were de-
stroyed.
The blaze could be seen for miles
around, giving room for wild rumors
that spread rapidly in Jersey City.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
ing was received:

ing was received:
After all the trials of the great de-
fensive battle, the indomitable armies Of
the Allies are now marching forward,
steadily and successfully on all fronts.
I beg Your Majesty to believe I am en-
tirely in accord with you in the strong
determination to carry on the struggle
until our common cause for right and
freedom shall be fully indicated"
The message from King Peter Of Ser
bia said he had received with satisfaction
the fresh testimony of an "inf1exible de-
termination to bring about the triumph
Of the noble cause"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
BRITISH AND FRENCH RECORD SLIGHT
GAINS ON S0MME FRONT AND SOUTH

northern Galca the struck another hard
blow Allies captured along the Seeth and
Graber rivers of Brody villages held by the Teutons
and the entire ridge which they are located.
Furious fighting marked the engagement the Russians be-
ing forced the villages drive their adverares from house
house. The at last reports bombardng
violently their lost positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
BELFAST YOUNG
MAN BROWNS IN
CAMPGROUND BAY

Belfast, Me-, Aug. 6.-While sailing
small boat in the bay of the North
Campground today, ROLAND Robins of
this city was knocked overheard by the
sudden shifting Of the boat and was
drowned. He was son of Alonzo NJ
Robins and was q years Of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
SHIPPING NEWS

Portland, Aug. 6-Sailed: Strs. Otta.
Norwegian. Rotterdam: Avona, (Nor-
wegian, do: Matoa, Norfolk; schrs.
Hortensia, (from st. Martins, N. b.
New York; Nova Zembla, (British)
from Canse, N. S., Gloucester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
ROSLINDALE MAN
BROWNS SUNDAY
BIDDEFORD POOL

Biddeford, Me-. Aug. 6.-Louis E.
Brown, a manufacturer, whose home was
in Roslindale, Mass, was drowned today
while bathing in the surf at Biddeford
Pool. He was Al years of age.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
RUSSIANS DRIVE
TEUT0NS BACK
IN SIX VILLAGES

Smashing Attack Nets Important New Territory
South of Brody-Austro Germans Immedi-
ately Pour Artillery Fire Into Lost Positions
Russians Capture 40 Officers, Including Regi-
mental Commander, Guns and More Than
$500 Men
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
WEALTHY STEEL
MANUFACTURER
DIES AT CAST|NE
Thomas F. Drummond of Mon
treal Passes Away at Summer
Residence

Castine. Me-, Aug. 6.-Thomas T. Drum
mond of Montreal. wealthy steel manu-
facturer, died today at his summer resi-
dence here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07

The normal daily consumption Of
milk in Paris and it's suburbs exceeds
1,000, 900 quarts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07

Gloves, betting and other leather
articles have been made from sea
lions hides in q British Columbian
factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability Of
the firm you're trading with is the flrst
consideration. We have been in the
Jewelry business right here on Iishnn
st. S. years and guarantee every articla
sold in our store 20 be exactly as renre.
sented. We also guarantee our prices 70
be as low (or lowerl as any other reliable
jeweiry House in Maine!
Watches, Diamond Rings, wed1,ne
Rings. Seal Rings, Silverware for the
table, and all sorts Of beautiful ana
inexpensive Gift articles. 0
reW's Reliable JeweIry Store
Established 1876 years ago!
q Lisbon Street. Lewiston. Ne.
Aug1, div
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
Boston Forecast

Boston. Aug. 6.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Fair Monday and
probably Tuesday; Lot much change
in temperature; light southeast
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Fair Monday; Tuesday
partly cloudy, probably showers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-08-07
Captures by Russians

CdPCUI CS ny 1VQSS1dHS
In the fighting the Russians captured
regimental commander, 14O officers,
and more than $500 men and also took
numerous machine guns and bomb
throwers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-09
FARRAR IS SENT
OUR CONGRATULATIONS

ATLANTA, Ca, Feb. 9.-Numerous
kilograms of congratulation were sent
yesterday to Geraldine Farrar, the
American prima donna, from Atlanta
friends on the occasion of her mar
riage to Lou Tellegen, the famous ac-
tress.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Peel, Mr.. and Mrs.
John E. Murphey and several direc-
tors of the Atlanta Music Festival as
scciation were among those who wired
their we'll wishes.
Atlanta is looking foreward with
keen pleasure to the coming South of
Geraldine Farrar, now Mrs. Tellegen,
along with the other Metropolitan
stars for the 1916 season of grand
opera here in April and the first week
in May.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-02-09
FIGHT STARTS WITH
LOUIS D. BRANDE|S

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 9.-Clif-
ford Thorn, member of the railroad
commission of Iowa, was the first wit
ness examined by the subcommittee
Of the senate judiciary committee, to
which has been referred the nomina-
tion of Louis D. Brandeis, to be mem
Der of the United States supreme court.
Thorn is opposed to confirmation OF
Brandeis nomination.
During his examination the witness
declared in his opinion Brandeis is un-
fiji to fill the exalted position of JUS
tice, because he is guilty OF infdelity,
breach of faith and unprofessional
conduct" The alleged breach of faith
occurred during the hearing of the So
called five per cent rate cases during
1913, when Brandeis was employed as
counsel in the cases.
Thorn declared on the stand today
that during the hearings of the five per
cent cases Brandeis in open court com
m'tted himself to the proposition that
an accumulation of Z IL per cent
above all expenses, including interest
oil debts and capital stock of railroads,
was inadequate. Later, when Bran
deis was acting as special counsel for
the railroad commission he held such
accumulation adequate. The Change
of front" was related by the witness
as in support Of his sensational
charge above stated.
The subcommittee will continue its
hearings several days before reporting
to the full committee, and it will prob
ably be two weeks before a report on
the nomination reaches the floor of the
senate.