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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
LEGISLATION OF
IMPORTANCE IN
MD. LEGISLATURE

Annapolis. April 4.-Much important
legislation was passed during the clos
ing hours Of the General Assembly
which finally adjourned its biennial
session today.
Among the enactments Of general
interest were the following: A moth
ers' pension law; creating board Of
censors for moving picture films
amending the child labor laws and
consolidating the labor agencies of the
state.
The state budget amendment to the
Constitution.
Providing new sources Of state rev.
enue through measures of indirect tax
alton including the direct Inheritance
tax.
Creating a better system Of state con-
troll over public education in bill which
legislators say is the best of any state
in the union.
Creating a state board of conservation
to take charge of the fisheries of all
kinds.
Earlier in the session a local option
measure was passed for submission to
the voters Of the remaining wet" Sec
tons Of the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
WILSON CABINET
HOLDS DECISION
FOR MORE DETAIL
IN SUSSEX CASE

Washington, April Ain the absence OF
conclusive evidence on the attacks on
ships carrying Americans, President Will
son and his cabinet today again post
poned decision on the course to be pur-
sued by the United States.
Cabinet members agreed that some
steps should be taken to stop the endan-
gering of Americans. but the steps will
not be determined until additional infor.
nation in the cases of the Sussex, Eng.
lishman and Manchester Engineer is re.
received.
Officials expect that Ambassador Ger
ard will be in position to report DELI
nitely within a week whether Germany
denies attacking the Sussex and other
vessels. Germany's report will be con-
sidered in connection with an accumula.
ton of affidavits and other evidence col
lected by Secretary Lansing.
Great Britains replies to American
protests against mail seizure and deten'
ton of passengers on the steamer China
also were laid before the cabinet. Neither
reply is satisfactory. Further steps in
the China case will be taken soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
CHELSEA

WINDSOR ROAD-Mrs. Ida Howe
who is confined to her home by lame
ness, is reported as improving.
Fred Lilygrin is suffering from
bloodpoisoning in his foot.
A. A. Morang and son Forest have
purchased a new gasoline wood saw
ing machine and are now engaged In
manufacturing the wood piles In this
vicinity.
Muriel Douglas returned to her
studies at Cony High school last Mon
Gay, on the opening Of the spring
term. Chester Douglas also entered the
Junior High school at Augusta at the
same time.
Chester Cooper. who has been quite
i'll for some time past, underwent an
operation last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
MANUFACTURERS
OF BRIDGEPORT TO
HAVE OPEN SHOP
Munitions Plants Declare for
Open Shop as Against Demand
of Machinists' Union

Bridgeport. Ct, April i.-Announcement
was made today by the Bridgeport Man
ufacturers' Association that it's members
will insist on the open shop" plan in the
operation of their various factories, as
against the demand by the local branch
of the International Machinists' Union
that none but members of that organiza-
ton be employed.
The manufacturers announcement de-
clares that I'VE, manufacturers of the
city of Bridgeport, believing it to be for
the best interests of both employees and
employers that no discrimination be
made in the employment of labor, hereby
pledge ourselves to maintain the prin-
ciple of the open shop in our several fac
tories
The association includes all the facto-
ries in the city, it is stated, with the eX-
ception of the Remington ArmsU Union
Metallic Cartridge Co.
The agreement proposed by the union
which stipulates among other things en-
ployment of members of the union only,
was submitted to the manufacturers by
the labor men some time ago for con-
sideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
NORWAY STIRRED
OV Err ATTACKS
BY SUBMARINES

London, April A Copenhagen dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph Co.
says that the Norwegian government has
requested the German government to in
vestigate whether German submarines
were responsible for the torpedoing of
the large number Of Norwegian ships
which have been destroyed within the
past few days. If 1t is proved that Ger
man submarines were responsible, Nor
way will demand full compensation. In
vestigations on the part Of Germany re-
garding other Norwegian vessels which
have been torpedoed since the subma-
rine campaign was intensified have not
yet concluded, the dispatch adds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
COLONEL CANO
REMAINS 10y AL
TO GEN. CARRANZA

Washington, April All doubt on
the part Of administration officials as
to the loyalty of Colonel Cano. one of
General Carranza's commanders, ap-
pears today to have been removed by
official advices to the War department
saying that troops under Cano clashed
with the Villa forces on the same day
that the American cavalry scattered
the main bandit column at Guerrero.
War department officials were expect
ed to take up with the postal authori-
ties here today General Pershing's re-
quest for the establishment of a
branch postal station at the army
field base near Casas Grandes. The
branch is desired for the handling OF
the soldiers mail and to afford money
order facilities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
NORTH CLINTON

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Pennell vert
in Waterville Saturday.
Clarence Young and Alvah Round!
of Morrison's Corner have been saw
ing wood here with their gasoline saw
also Frank Brown of Burnham ha'
been saving here and Arville NasO!
is saving for others.
Mrs. Pearl Watts IN has been ii
Burnham for the past week caring TO-
Mrs. Richard Winn, who is CRITICALLY
ill.
b. A. Batchelder vas in Burnhan
Saturday.
Cyrus Powell lost horse recently
Mrs. Ida Abbott las been confined
to the house for the past week with q
severe cold, also Mrs Walter Gowen
Mrs. Matt Smith has also been indoor!
for some time for the same reason.
Miss Cassie Written, Morrison
Corner. recently visited her father
Louville Written.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
COGHLAN TO RETURN
TO DEFEND CAPTAIN

San Francisco, April 4.-Nathan c.
Coghlan of San Francisco announced
here today he would return to Los
Angeles to take up again the defense
of David Caplan, from which he with
drew yesterday.
Captain is charged with murder in
connection with the dynamiting of the
Los Angeles Times, Oct. 10. 1910.
Jacob MargoliS of Pittsburgh, Pa,
was announced yesterday to have
taken over the case. He and Coghlan,
it was said, differed as to the way to
handle it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
TWO MEN INJURED
BY EXPLOSION IN
CHEMICAL PLANT

Woburn, Mass. April 1.-TWO workmen
were injured today in an explosion
which wrecked small frame building
used for the manufacture of formiate Of
soda at the plant of the Merrimack
Chemical Co. According to the men.
James Coleman and John Reddy, who
were in the building at the time. the
safety valve on still failed to work.
A slight fire which followed the explo-
sion was extinguished by the company's
apparatus. Coleman and Reddy were
taken to the hospital where it was said
they would recover.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05

GOOD TEMPLARS
IN CONVENTION

New Bedford, Mass, April 4.-The
Massachusetts Grand Lodge of Good
Templars today opened it's 5Sth an
nual convention here.
Delegates and visitors were present
from Boston. WatertoWn, Worcester,
Lynn, Rockland, Haverhill. Leominster,
Springfield and Whitman. The sessions
will last through April 6.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
| REMAINS OF LATE
CONSUL OLNEY
ARNOLD ARRIVE

New York. April 4.-The body Of Oh
ney Arnold, late United States consul
general to Cairo, Egypt, who recently
died at Lisbon, arrived here today, on
the Fabre Line steamship Roma. The
body was met by relatives and will be
taken to Providence, r. l., for burial on
Saturday. Mrs. Arnold is i'll at Lisbon
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold were on the
steamship Patria when that ship was
attacked by submarine on March 1
while off the coast of Tunis. His ILL.,
ness compelled him to go ashore at Lis
bon, where he died.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
DENIES AUSTRIA
is "SICK OF WAR"
AND TELLS AIMS

London, April 4.-Count Stephen Tisza,
Che Hungarian premier. is quoted in dis
patches from Budapest according to the
Exchange Telegraph Cos. correspondent
Amsterdam, as stating in an interview
with journalists that Austria Hungary is
not fighting to secure new territory in
Europe but merely is united with Germa-
ny in a struggle until fair and salts
factory conclusion is reached. THAT is
all we want" he is reported to have
said. The premier denied that Austria
"is sick Of tho war;" but he admitted
that the war was long, hard and painful
for all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
DEMOCRATS GAIN
IN ALDERMEN AT
CHICAGO CONTEST

Chicago, April 4.-Democrats scored
heavily in today's aldermanic cleo
tions in the 35 wards of the city.
A year ago the Democrats carried
but seven yards and William Hale
Thompson, Republican, was elected
mayor by 147.477 majority. Today the
Democrats carried q wards, the So
cialists one and the Republicans but
Is. There are 35 hold-over aldermen
and the Democrats came within four
wards Of wrestling control Of the city
council from their rivals.
OF the Republicans elected, only
three were Thompson men.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
WATCHMAN FOILS
ATTEMPT ON LIFE
CAR NICHOLAS

Berlin, April 4.-(By wireless to Say
ville)-What is believed to have been
an attempt on the life of Emperor Mich
olas is reported by the Overseas News
Agency.
"Petrograd reports officially that rail-
road Waterman named Orlov received a
donation from the Emperor" the news
agency says. "Orlov is the Waterman
who noticed that the track was damaged
and gave warning to the Emperors
train.
'It is supposed an attempt on the life
Of the Emperor was planned and that il
was frustrated at the eleventh hour by
the watchman's discovery"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05

Mrs. Eta Pratt has returned from a
weeks visit with her cousin Mrs. Rose
Parker at Winthrop.
Miss Evelyn Joy recently passed a
short vacation in Portland the guest
Of Miss Marion Dunbar.
Next Sunday will occur the farewell
sermon Of Rev. H. G. McGlauf1in at the
Hinckley church. 1t is hoped a large
number will be in attendance.
An interesting programme for Baby
Betterment was carried out at the
church Saturday afternoon. DR.. Brown
Of New York was one of the speakers
and his talk was enjoyed. An inter-
esting demonstration was given by
Miss Annette Spaulding, followed by
vocal selections by Mrs. Ernest Shop
herd with Miss Gardner accompanist.
The affair was under the auspices Of
the Kennebecside Club, Mrs. E. L. AL
len, chairman of the committee, presid-
ing.
Mrs. Abbie D. Clough Of Fairfield and
Mrs Amanda B. Smith of Oakland were
recent visitors in town.
Raymond the four year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Madison Clifford is ill
with pneumonia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
PERSHING CAMP
BEYOND r ANGE
COMMUNICATION

Columbus, N. NJ. April 4.-General
Pershing has established his camp SO
far into the wilderness Of the Guer-
zero mountains, beyond the range of
communication, that his staff officers
were obliged to report again today that
they had no knowledge of his where
abouts. This information came in re-
ply to requests from the War depart
ment for list Of American casualties
in the San Geronimo engagement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
VALLEY FALLS
WEAVERS STRIKE
FOR WAGE DEMAND

Valley Falls, r. L., April 4.-One
hundred and fifty-six weavers employ
ed at the Hansahoe mills, cotton and
silk manufacturers, walked out this
morning when their demand for 20
per cent. increase was not met. Su-
perintendent Charles r. Thompson ask
ed the committee that waited on him
for weeks time to answer their de-
mand. The strike may affect 200 other
workers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
SWITCH THROWER
PLEADS GUILTY
IN TRAIN WRECK

Northampton, Mass, April John
Paucich, charged with throwing a
switch on the New York, New Haven
& Hartford Railroad at Easthampton
on March "a, causing passenger train
to crash into several freight cars,
pleaded guilty in district court today
and was held in $4,000 bail. Six per-
sons were injured in the collision. but
none seriously. Paucich formerly was
employed as a railroad section hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
INDIGNATION OF
SWITZERLAND AT
GERMAN AIR Rail

Geneva, Switzerland. April 4.-The
Journal De Geneve today urges the
Swiss government to follow the ex.
of the German military and naval at.
taches at Washington and request the
recall of the German Representatives
at Berne as means of expressing
Swiss indignation at the German aerial
bombardment of the Swiss village Of
Porrentruy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
GENERAL REYES
WILL SURRENDER
IF GIVEN AMNESTY

Torreon, Mex, April 4.-General
Canuto Reyes, commanding the Villa
forces in this locality. has sent a let
ter to General Trevino, Carranza COM
mander, offering to surrender with all
his forces if given amnesty. This in
formation was given out today by
General TreVinO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
GERMANY READY
TO GUARANTEE
BRAZIL MONEY

Berlin. April 4.-(By Wireless to
Sayville) THE German government
has assured the Brazilian government
OF it, readiness to guarantee that aft
or peace 10 declared. the money due
from sales Of coffee and deposited with
the banking house Of Bleichroeder &
Co. Will not be touched. in order that
1t may be used according to the I'M
DERIVING contracts. according to the
IQyerseas News Agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
SIR JOHN ELDON GORST,
EXMEMBER PARLIAMENT

London, April Sir John Eldon
Gorst. financial secretary of the treas
ury in 1891, and a member Of Parlia-
ment for Cambridge University 1892
1906, died today at his home in Lon
don. He was born at Preston in 1885.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
WIFE OF DIR. WAITE
SUES FOR DIVORCE

Grand Rapids, Mich, April Mrs.
Clara Louise Peck Waite today filed
suit for divorce in superior court here
against her husband, DR.. Arthur War
rem Waite Of New York, who has con-
fessed to the murder Of her father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. John e. Peck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
SECOND READING
OF PROHIBITION
BILL IN ONTARIO

Toronto, Ont, April 4.-The bill es-
tablishing prohibition in Ontario pass
ed its second reading in the Legisla-
ture tonight without division.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05

Maplewood cemetery.
The Past and Present Club held it's
regular meeting at the home of Mrs
Ernest Holman. Newhall street. Mrs. P.
A. Smith delivered a paper on 1.-THE
Netherlands" Delicious refreshments
were served.
Women's Missionary Society of the
Baptist church will hold regular meet
ing on Wednesday. Mrs. Lizzie Mullen
will have charge of the meeting and the
subject will be opportunity in China
The Dial Club held its regular meeting
at the home of Mrs. c. E. Gibson Mon
day afternoon.
w. j. Bradbury, member of the Board
Of Prison and Jail Inspectors, left yes
terday with the members of the board
for their annual inspection.
The Ladies' Sewing Circle of Benton
Grange will hold an all-day meeting on
Thursday.
There will be a meeting of tha So
licitors who are to make financial can
vas Of the town at the Methodist church
at 7.30 Wednesday evening
Harold E. Weeks was in Bangor Tues
day on business.
Roscoe Goodwin will return to Hebron
Wednesday morning to take up their
studies at Hebron academy.
One of the most successful social at
fairs in connection with the Epworth
League occurred at 7.3O Monday evening
A business meeting preceded the social
in which a few matters were acted
upon. About Is were present.
orI,,,
her home in Portland after passing
few days with relatives in town.
Plans are being made by the Merry
meeting Club for Whist party at Files
hall on the evening of April Is.
Sheriff Henry D. Brophy was in Show
hogan Tuesday, where he attended the
April term of the superior court.
Miss Esther Gilman, who has been
passing the last two weeks with rela-
tives in Hallowell, has returned to her
duties in town.
Paul Woodwork, Rowdoin II, has re-
turned to Brunswick after passing a few
days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Wordsworth.
Work commenced in earnest on the
hardwood floor which is to be laid in
the Baptist church. All the church ser.
vices will have to be held elsewhere,
the Sunday services to be held in the
Universalist church. A large crew is
working on the job while those who are
able to help out at different times are
to be found there. Any volunteers are
welcome
The Younger Set will meet at the
home of Mrs. Maud Nelson on Summit
street at go Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Sara Libby will give paper on
'"The Beginning Of Music"
The Needlecraft Sisters will meet on
Thursday afternoon at the home Of Mrs.
Frank Clifford. West street.
Hollis Manning has returned from
Boston, where he has been passing his
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05

Socialist State Convention.
be held Thursday and Friday at Port
land. Thursday evening there will be
q social session, followed by a dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05

Liberal Amount of Gymnasium
Apparatus Donated the High
School by Past and
Present Club
LATE NEWS BRIEFS AND
PERSONAL MENTION

Quite a large amount Of the GYM
nasium material which was a gift
from the Past and Present Club to the
Lawrence High school, has arrived.
The material consists Of dumb bells,
Indian clubs. pulleys, punching bags,
medicine balls and weights. This is a
gift that should be greatly appreciat-
ed by members of the school, as they
have had no such material up to the
present time. These things will be
placed in the large play room in the
basement which is now being used
for q play room. The girls will have
the use Of this material as we'll as the
boys and the school should feel very
grateful to the members of the Past
and Present Club for this excellent gift.
Mrs. B. L. Blakney, who has been
caring for Mrs. Charles Gibson, has
returned to her home on Maple street.
Saturday will be observed in town as
Flag day by members Of the D. A. r.
All members of the corps are now
about the streets selling little flags of
Belgium which seld for seven cents
each. This is for the benefit of the
starving Belgiums and it is hoped that
goOdly amount will be made to help
out this good cause. Seven cents will
feed a Belgium citizen for a day so
everyone try to support a starving
friend one day at least by buying one
Of these flags. Saturday is the birth
day Of King Alfred of Belgium and
Flag day is to be observed in his hon.
or and for the relief of his starving
people.
Miss Irene Anderson of Caribou is
visiting at the home Of Miss Ernestine
Thorpe, West Benton.
On Friday night, April Z, supper
will be served at 6. 80 in Files hall to
the members of the Merrymeeting
Chapter, o. E. S., and those partici-
pating in the entertainment following
the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-05
Mrs. Maria Muir

Mrs. Maria Muir, a sister to Hon. E.
j. Lawrence, and who passed away at
her home in Rochester n. Y, was
brought to town today and burial was at
Maplewood cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-11-03

board Of public utility commissioner
gives # power to refuse permission for
the sale Of public utility company
property
The steaship company VIII appeal
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-11-25

Mrs Mablo Wilson returned home
yesterday fro Madison. where she
was attending Commercial College.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-11-25
GATHERING IN TIE CARS.

The Milwaukee road had engines
out last Wednesday gathering up the
empty ore ears and hauling them to
the storage yards AZ each OF the
mines the cars that had been distrib-
uted and not loaded were picked up.
the whole consolidated into one train
and hauled away.
The Milwaukee refused to give any
more cars 70 the mines unless the
weather moderated The company
lad 700 loaded cars standing on its
tracks al Escanaba which they were
unable 70 unload because OF the frozen
condition OF the ore. The cars were
being steamed out and unloaded at
tho rate OF dozen or so each day.
II the weather moderates sufficient
ly TO prevent ore from freezing cars
will be furnished for late shipments
but not otherwise
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-11-25
FREDERICK j. NEAL.

Frederick J. Neal. one OF our high
~ respected business men and resi-
dent Of Albion for more than twenty
years. passed away suddenly al his
home ON Cedar street. Sunday noon
November s. 1916. Although he had
been in poor health for over three
years. his death was unexpected and
came a. great shock to his family
and friends.
Mr. Neal was born In Port Hope
Ont, Canada. May 30, 1864 At the
ave Of twenty-onc he went to Terre
ilaute, Ind. to enter the Commercial
college, from which institution he
graduated Ia 1887, returning 10 Port
Hope where he went into business
with his brother. r.. b. Neal
About two and a half years later ht
left Port Hope TO go to Grand Rapids
Mich. where ne started In business
for himself
September 10, 1892. he was united
W. htNlildE' W Alhl' RllNtif VI iOil
Hope Two years later he came TO
Albion and went IN business on East
Erie street lie resided in this city
tie greater part OF his life
Besides his widow he leaves two
daughters and son. Mrs. J. B Blails-
lock. % Atlantic City 81 J.. Mrs r.
Hubbard and Clarence Neal Of this
city, and one grandson. Wendell J.
Blaiklock Ills mother. eight II listers
and brother also survive him
Funeral services were held at his
residence. Wednesday, November 3. at
2:SO .. m. The services were under
the auspices Of tho Eagle lodge, as
sisted by Rev. Chas r. HufIer. Pres
byicrian pastor Albion Record
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1916-11-25
DON'T KNOW WHERE.
Wisconsin Commissioner Can't Tell
Where Connection VIII BE Made.

County Engineer Burridge received
a letter during the week from the
Wisconsin State Road Engineer in re-
ply To a letter which Mr.. Burridge
wrote the state highway department
of Wisconsin some TIME ago asking
where the connection will be made
between the Cloverland Trail and the
Wisconsin state trunk line.
The Wisconsin Official says that he
cannot give the information asked
for as no decision has yet been made
by the department OF that state He
said that his department had consid-
cred making the connection at Me-
nominee. Iron Mountain, Crystal Falls,
Iron River. Watersmeet and Ironwood
but nothing definite had been decided
as 10 any OF those points.
The state of Wisconsin Is contem-
plating the raising of SS,000,O00 to
match up with the federal aid money
in building roads in Wisconsin, much
OF the money to be used in opening up
the northern section OF the state.