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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
FIFTY POLICEMEN
AT CHICAGO STOP
POSSIBLE RIOTS

Chicago, July 19.-Crowds gathered
in the vicinity of $50 Irving avenue,
where yesterday the Negro, Henry p.
Mcintyre, killed four persons. and
was himself together with his wife,
later killed, gave rise to fears of pos
slble race rioting early today, and
caused so policemen to be dispatched
to the scene. They dispersed the
crowd quickly. and the danger was
declared to have been averted.
To prevent further difficulty Ne
groes were ordered by the police to
keep off the streets.
Reports from local hospitals today
indicated that the police officers and
others wounded in yesterdays tragedy
proba bly, would recover. Edward
Clement, detective sergeant, was said
to be in the most serious condition.
Among the effects found in Mc1n-
tyres house after the bodies had been
removed, was letter which he had
written to Prince Menelik of Abssinia.
1t was sent in January, 1915. and re-
turned unopened in April, 1915. In 1t
Mcintyre proposed colonizing Ameri-
can negroes in Abyssinia, stating that
he had "organiZed a church and also
an immigration league in the name of
the AbySSinian government"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
COAL TRESTLEA At
PORTLAND FALLS
INJURINC SIX

Portland, Me. July 19.-Six men were
injured at II this morning when, for
the second time within several weeks,
a portion OF the huge tower trestle of
the Poccahontas Coal Co. at Long
wharf, which was being dismantled by
John W. Cunningham. crashed to the
ground. carrying with 1t the crew of
wreckers which was at work at the
time. The collapse came absolutely
without warning and il is considered
remarkable that no fatalities resulted.
The NOSE seriously injured of the
workmen was James W. Perry of
South Portland, who had his left leg
broken and suffered other minor in
juries The other men injured were Jo-
seph Dobson. - India street. shaken
up. Peter Gallant. 30 Brown street.
shaken UP. Richard BREEDING, 93l2 Mid
die street. arm and shoulder hurt ;
William Goan, Sc Adams street. left
ankle injured. shaken up: Thomas F..
Macomber. 81 Bracket street, Shout
der and knee injured
Just what caused the trestle to coll
lapse is not known. although ii is sup
posed that a further settlement of the
wharf, following that Of several weeks
ago. occurred Just before the accident.
John W. Cunningham. who has the
contract for the dismantling of the
trestle. had done everything possible
for the safety OF the men al work on
the job ana for the surrounding prop
erty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
HIGHER WAGES
RECOMMENDED
FOR WOMEN OF
MASSACHUSETTS

Boston. July ls-A recommendation that
adult women employed in womens cloth
ing factories of this state be paid not
less than ss.75 for a full weeks work. ana
that inexperienced women receive not
less than s. n week and girls under Is
years not less than S. a weeh, was re-
ported TO the Massachusetts Minimum
Wage Commission by the woman's Cloth
ing Wage Board. The commission APP
proved the rates Professionally and an
nounced that II would hold n public meet
ms for employers and employees on Aug. 3,
TIE board recommends that these rates
60 into effect Feb. /. 1917.
report which accompanied the rec
concentration said that after an investi-
cation lasting eight weeks the board mad
fixed upon ss.ss as representing the neces-
eary weekly coat OF living for self-sup-
porting employees in skirt. cloak, suit.
dress and waist factories in the state, this
total including an item Of IS cents a week
for savings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
RICHMOND

Hazel Buchanan of Boston is pa S.
ing her vacation with relatives in
own.
Harold Herbert has returned home
after passing a few days at the Y. NJ.
c. A. camp at Winthrop Center.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Hawks are pass
ing this week at their cottage at Cap
itol Island.
John Allen passed the weekend at
Capitol Island as the guest of Rev. and
Mrs C. c. Macdonald
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Killam Of Gar
diner We're recent guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Whitmore.
A telephone has been installed in the
residence Of G. W. Brennan. No s1-21
Wallace Bickford of Augusta passed
the weekend with his mother, Mrs.
Georgia Bickford.
F. r. Duren has gone to Newbury-
port where he viii be the guest Of his
son, Harry Duren.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B.. Day returned
Sunday after passing the weekend at
Capitol Island
Mrs. Adelbert Reed and son of Ever
EFT Mass, are visitors at the home of
Mrs. Eleanor Marson
Miss Lulu Grover and Miss Sadie
Williams passed the weekend at their
homes in town.
Rev. and Mrs. S. w. Browne passed
the week end with relatives in Bath.
Owen Gormley and Charles .Jaqueth
of Lynn, Mass. are passing a two
weeks vacation in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. V. Bell Of Salem
Mass, are visiting friends in town.
Mrs. Cora Searles and daughte,
Mary have returned home after passing
the winter with relatives in Bridgton
Lincoln Rogers and daughter Heller
were recent guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Elmen Rogers.
Clarence Flint of Chelsea, Mass, is
passing a three weeks vacation with
his aunt, Mrs. Alden Plummer
Mrs. L. H. Caswell, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Howe and Mr.. and Mrs. L. r
Gaubert were visitors in Portland
Sunday, making the trip by automo.
bile.
Mrs. George Preble Of Oakland pass
ed the week end at her summer home
in town.
Miss Maud Bates was the guest OF
relatives in Auburn last week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
JEWS DEMAND
CIVIL RIGHTS IN
UNITED ACTION

New York, July 19.-United action
by the Jews of this country in their
campaign to demand full civil relig-
ious and political rights for their CO.
religionists in lands where they suf-
fer from discriminatory laws now
seems assured. 1t was announced to-
day that committees representing the
conference of nationa Jewish organi-
cations and the Jewish congress or
ganization had reached an agreement
and will submit identical reports to
their organizations.
The notice sent out by the joint
committee did not explain what con-
cessions had been made by either side.
At a meeting held early this week by
representatives of the two organiza-
tions, both sides expressed willing
ness to participate in a congress Of
Jews to be held at Philadelphia some
time between September and the end
of the year, but failed to agree on the
question whether other subjects than
that of Jewish rights should be dis
CuSSed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
new YORK HOUSES COMPRISE
ALMOST C0MPL Etc BLACK
LIST BY BRITISH Government
One Exporter Said He Felt This Was Coming into Eec-An-
other Says Goods Have Long Been Seized-One
Firm All Americans

stopped doing business. My mail to my
agents in Canton, Tien Tsin and 9TH
er cities were returned to me. The rea-
son. so far as l can guess, is that once.
almost go years ago, I was connected
with a German firm"
All Americans
John s. Gully Of Zimmerman & For
shay, bankers, said:
"All the officers Of our company are
American citizens. OF course, much Of
cur business has been done with Ger
many, naturally, but for years we
have had husines relations with Eng
land and many Of her colonies, as we'll
as other countries now included in the
war and those which have held aloof. "
We are considering means Of TAX
ing the matter up with the state de-
partment within day or two" said
Oscar l.. Gubeln1an of Knauth, Nachod
& Kuhne, bankers.
We feel that we have been unfair
ly Disseminated against. We have in
formation that many Of our cables
We're interferred with"
Charles Hardy, a metal importer,
said the only reason ne could think of
for the presence Of his name on the list,
was that he had been cabling money to
his relatives in Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20

New York, July i9--With very few
exceptions all OF the American business
firms and individuals placed by the
British government on the blacklist
under the trad.nG with the enemy act,
rave their quarters in New York City.
Most Of these merchants expressed no
Surprise today over the action of Great
Britain J. a. Kahl, an exporter and
importer, said:
This blacklist has been in the hands
% oanaers all over the world at least
a year, TO my personal knowled3e.
have known for more than n year. that
for one have been blackiisted. ! am
end have been for 20 years an Ameri-
ran citizen. Not only has my business,
which was mainly with China, Japan
and Far Eastern countries, been brok-
en- of completely by seizure Of goods,
pu. I have been unable to bus bills Of
exchange or in any other way settle
my affairs. others have been unable
70 get bills OF exchange through to me-"
Goods Seized
Alfred Richter. a trader with Chi
nese and japanese merchants. made a
similar complaint. My goods have
been seized at Hong Kong and else
where regularly he said, until
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
DIR. PAUL RITTER
OF SWITZERLAND
SEEKING PEACE

Washington. July 19.-The minister
from Switzerland, DR., Paul H. Ritter,
today discussed the prospects of peace
in Europe with Acting Secretary of
State Polk. He indicated afterward
that his talk had been without tangible
results.
The minister called at the state de-
partment primarily to ask whether
there was any foundation for various
reports recently circulated regarding
President Wilson's desire to see peace
negotiations initiated. 1t is understood
he was informed that the attitude of
the government was unchanged; that
while the President hoped for peace
and was ready to do anything he prop
erly could to aid in bringing 1t about.
no step was in contemplate at this
time,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20

The railing across the Watervil!e
Augusta & Lewiston railroad bridg'
was finished Wednesday afternoot
shortly after noon, and the men
started to work on the other bridge
but it was so hot that they gave II
up and will begin in the morning. II
is planned by the street department
to have the men work day and i
half each day which is about all that
can be done in daylight so that the
work will be finished as soon as pos
sible and with as little Inconvenience
to the people as possible. The rail-
road bridge is all perfectly safe 70
cross on, but little care must De
used on account of getting the wheeN
caught in the car tracks and every
one using it will have to be unoe'
the control of the police. II was an
nounced that there would be no warn
ing given to any driver either OF au'
tomobile or horse dra wn vehicle VIC
disobeys the orders of the officers
there. but that they would be IN
structed to arrest them at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20

ed in the dug out The other six daring
t'renchnen remained behind, ready to
retreat if the attempt failed.
But the Germans. taken unaWares,
had no time to get their weapons, and
surrendered almost without a show of
fight. When one of their number fell.
shot by a revolver fired point bla nix
by the commanding French officer,
the Germans, 113 in all, came out of
their shelters and threw up their
hands, the French assert.
Energy Wins
The three French captors now be-
gan to feel nervous, as they saw no
reason why the Germans should not
fall upon and eXterminate them. But
at this moment the other six joined
in. Their resolute energy imposed up
on the Germans. who believed that
the new arrivals we're followed by
many others. The German officers in
the fort then threw down their arms
and the entire garrison was marched
to the French rear. escorted by the
nine captors, who had not lost man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
nine FRENCHMEN CAPTURE
BIACHES FIELD FORT, GARRISON
ONE HUNDRED And THIRTEEN men
One of Most Striking Episodes in Somme Offensive Carried
out by French Ingen uity and Cleverness

Paris. July 19--One Of the most
striking episodes Of the great Somme
, offensive VAS the taking Of the field
fort at Biaches and the garrison of
Ill3 men by nine French soldiers. The
fort had resisted throughout the ar
tillery bombsrdment and the infantry
attacks had been checked by murder
Gus machine gun fire.
J BY a lucky chance a French officer
! discovered the precious secret that
the terrible bombardment had made
the fort vulnerable at one point Sc
lectinc a second lieutenant. two ser
geants. a corporal and four men, he
led them on hands and knees through
1.-THE long grass TO the spot where he
knew there was a breach in the de-
lenses. They reached their objective
point without the Germans learning
of their approach.
Abruptly three of the French Off =
GERS leaped into the work, shouting
in stentorian tones
Forward with the bayonet,"
And throwing bombs which explod
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
DEEP SEA FLEET
TREASURE HUNTERS
STOPPED FOR REPAIRS

Newport News, July 19.-The feet Of
deep sea treasure hunting ships which
will seek to recover the million dol
lars worth Of silver bullion aboard the
sunken Spanish steamer Merida put
into Newport News today for repairs
and alterations. The treasure hunters
will start operations within a week, II
was stated.
The Merida lies in 200 feet Of water.
s. miles off the Virginia capes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
BOLD HEN THIEF
IS SUCCESSFUL
IN DAYLIGHT

One Of the boldest robberies that ha'
been pulled off in this city for iohs
time occurred Wednesday morning o.
about $40 when a man entered the men
mouse owned by Joseph Vigue on Ms'
street. near Chaplain. and made away
with couple of hens. Mr.. Vigue's atten
ton was called to the matter by some %
the neighbors who saw the hens con'ih'
out Of the house and then the man WIZ.
the two under his arm. The fellow WEI.
on the run across Chaplain street anu
down across to Front. The police Wei.
notified but were unable to get hold o.
him. good description has been
cured. however. and 1t Is expected s'S''
he will be captured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20

The approval of a justice Of the su.
preme court makes effective the
amendment to the traffic rules recent.
ly passed, that no automobile shall
come within 10 feet Of an electric car
which is taking on or discharging pas.
sengers. The new amendment is now
effective and it is expected that the Of.
f1cers will be instructed to strictly 90.
force it. Mayor Boothby is much inss'
ested in this as he believes that ~.
tomobiles rushing past cars which an
taking on or discharging passenger
are a fruitful cause Of accidents and
he is anxious that the cause be taken
away before the result happens.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
HIBERNIANS AT
BOSTON PROTEST
EXECUTION OF SIR
ROGER EASEMENT

Boston. July 19.-Resolutions pro-
testing against the execution Of Sir
Roger Easement were adopted at to-
days session of the biennial conven-
ton Ct the Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans. The resolutions were ordered
sent py cable tonight TO the members
of the British cabinet
The ladies' auxiliary. which met in
separate session. considered a resolu-
ton introduced by Miss Katherine Ma =
honey of Lawrence condemning the
execution IF Is Irishmen after the
Dublin riots. After a protracted dis
cussion. the resolution was referred
70 a committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
CONFERENCES
BROKEN OFF IN
CLOAK STRIKE

New York. July 1.-THE breaking off of
conferences between the cloak, suit and
skirt manufacturers protective associa-
ton and the international Garment
Workers Union left the garment work
ers' strike today to all intents where
it was when it started three months ago.
Statements issued by both sides accused
the other of bad faith and responsibility
for the failure of negotiations.
The strike affects some 10000 employees
and about 500 manufacturers. 1t is esti-
mated that orders for women's clothes
worth $50 600, 900 have been left untitled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20

The dance at the Elks' hall Friday eve.
ming for the benefit of the members a
Company H promises to be very Target,
attended affair. A large number OF tick.
cts have already been sold and the younr
ladies who have charge of it are hard a,
work getting their friends and the friend,
of the company to buy tickets and at.
tend. Mayor and Mrs. Boothby will b.
present to lead the grand march and a
number of the other prominent people 0.
the city will be present. The Waterfalls
Military band will furnish the music, the,
having offered to donate that part Of the
event as their share. 1t will be a splen.
did chance to help the boys and have 4
fine time as we'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20

The first coating Of Tarvia was a..
piled to Silver street from Main to
Spring streets Wednesday morning
and it will be ready for the second
coat and the sand on Thursday morn.
ing. The work was done under the
personal direction Of Mr.. Deering Of
the company and he is looking for tbs
people there to be very much pleased
with the results when the work is
completed. For a couple Of days i
will be rather announcement. The rest
of the Hassam pavement will be treat
ed as soon as possible. During the re-
mainder of the day the sprinkler was
at work on the other streets Of the
city that are to have the TarWa
treatment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
CHICAGO POLICE
ARREST ANOTHER
NEGRO FANATIC

Chicago. July 19.-Another Negro,
who. like Henry ]. Mcintyre, the in
sane slayer of four persons here yes
terday, worried about the sins Of the
Negro race, occupied the attention of
the police today. He was George Flow
err, laborer, who, in scant attire and
his body "anointed" with lard, was
racing up and down in front of his
home trying to drive the devil from
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20

AS the progress Of repairs on the YES.
try of the Congregational church leaves
the people of that congregation no con.
venient meeting place, they have &C.
cepted the kind invitation Of the FRS,
Baptist people to unite with them in
the mid-week meeting. Tonight, Rev
Charles r. Robinson will lead the meet.
ing. taking for the topic, What shall
We do with fashion? Are we enslayed
to it," Luke viii Ais; Romans xiil-s
A good attendance from both congre.
cations is desired and a live discussion
Of this live theme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
LETTER POSTAGE
may Be REDUCED
SAYS BURLESON

Washington, July 19.-Postmaster
General BUrleson told the National
Association of Postmasters convention
that if revenues from second class
mail were increased ''extravagance for
useless political service" in the rural
mail system were curtailed and pay
ments to railways for mail transpor-
tation under the new space basis plan,
were reduced. he could recommend to
congress next year that letter postage
be reduced to one cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20

The cars which went as far as IA,
sas City with the boys Of the seco,a
Maine have been returned to the CITY
and are at the Maine Central a.,
shops for repairs. The cars had m.
most of the windows knocked GU, .,
them and they are covered with an
sorts Of words and notices, while N.
names of the various members of N.
regiment adorn both the outside Ana
the inside Of them. They will be sen,
through the shops for thorough r.,
pairs and will then again see service
or the road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20

A great many people from this civ =.
planning on going to Fairfield Thur,s.
evening to see the display Of fir.wa-ss
and hear the band concert which x,u
given there on the West street ba.a,'s
grounds. Fairfield planned a Four,h =.
July celebration and in the plans wer. :,
cluded the shooting Of a fine array O, A..
works. but the rain put crimp In ".
plans and so it has been determines ~
hold the event on Thursday evening 49,
band concert by the waterville Nv,
tary band thrown in for good measn,.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20

There was another clean slate I,
the municipal court on "Wednesday
morning. A row at the North end a,
about 10 o'clock Tuesday night va,
of sufficient proportions to call out til.
police but before they had arrived
matters had cooled so that an ares,
could not be made and il was out n
the question for the officer to do any.
thing. One of the men concerned va,
going to get a warrant for the othe,
man in the morning but he did No,
show up at the court room, and tn.
fight is doubtless all over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20

A large sidewalk committee watch.
ed the work of the big steam shovel
which is doing the digging for the
Hayden Brook sewer extension. Good
progress was made during the day,
although the digging is very hard. 1t
is expected that the work Of laying
the blocks will be started within a
very few days now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
REV. MIR. KILLEM
M. c.. r. R. SHOP
NOON SPEAKER

Rev. H. M Killem of Oakland will b
the Maine Central shops Thursday noon
under the auspices of the Railroad J. NJ
c. A. Mr.. Killem has been the speaker lof
the past few meetings and has created
very favorable impression on the mer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
WAR DEPARTMENT
SUSTAINS WOOD
IN PHELAN CASE

Washington, July 19.-The war depart
ment today sustained the action of Ma
jor General Leonard Wood in ordering
Coloney Louis D. Conley and Lieutenant
Colonel John J. Phelan of the seth In
fantry mustered out of the federal SER
vice on account Of physical disa ability.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
CASTRO TAKES
/ UP QUARTERS IN
new YORK HOTEL

New York, July 19.-Former President
Cipriano Castro of Venezuela was re-
leased from Ellis Island today. Accom-
panied by Mrs. Castro he took up quar-
tiers at an uptown hotel. He declined to
discuss his plans for the future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
WATERvILLE

Ralph 3. Huber of Corning, ~ Y,
student at Colby, who has been play
ing baseball in this vicinity since the
close Of college, left Wednesday for
his home fer the remainder Of txe va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20

A rescript per curtain has been hand
ed down by the Law court over-ruling
motion for a new trial in the case Of
George H. Pinkham against William
H. Witham, both Of jefferson. A suit
for damages caused the property Of the
plaintiff by fire spreading from prop
erty Of the defendant in which a YER
dict for 1922 has been allowed the
plaintiff.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20

Rev. and Mrs. Arthur S. Phelps and
daughter have gone to Squirrel Island
where they will take a vacation of a
month. During his absence there will
be union services AT the First BAPTIST
church with speakers from the other
churches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20
BRITISH TO ASK
PARLIAMENT FOR
MORE WAR FUNDS

London. July 19.-Another vote of
credit will be asked of the House Of
Commons next week. the premier in
formed the House today. 1t will be the
18th vote since the outbreak of the war
and probably will be for $500, 100000,
the same amount as the last one. This
will bring up the total for the war to
G2,6S2 600 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-20

8 to and that Of the evening tron
Q. On Friday there will BE- only n. "
noon and afternoon sessions, the ho. ''.
closing at o'clock. so that the list. s
be written up for the election on Mo,sas