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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
GERM OF THE NEW
YORK EPIDEMIC
is DISCOVERED
Unknown Physician Develops
Cultures Record for
Wednesday Better

New York, July 12.-Despite the
worst heat wave Of the season the cpl
demic Of infantile paralysis took a
turn for the better today. During the
"a hours preceding 10 o'clock this
morning. only II deaths from the dis
ease were reported in the five boroughs
Of New York City. There were 161
new cases.
That the germ Of the disease had A.
nally been discovered by a New York
physician was asserted today at the
Offices Of the board Of health. The
name of the physician was withheld
but 1t was officially stated that after
discovering the germ the physician
had been able to develop some viru.
lent cultures" Of the disease.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13

OF CONGRESS BY
SEPTEMBER 1ST
Agreement by Senate Leaders
on Progra m-Republicans
Will Not Filibuster

Washington, July 12,-Democratic
and Republican Senate leaders today
agreed upon a program which prom
ises adjournment Of Congress before
Sept / The Republicans will oppose,
hut will not flihuster on either the
shipping or revenue legislation.
The Democrats submitted and the
Republicans agreed 70 the following
program:
Appropriation bills and conference
reports. the revenue. shipping and cor
rupt practices bills
In a secondary list the Democrats
included child labor workmen's COM
pensation and immigration bills but
they were left for further conference
ana eventually may be postponed until
the winter session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
Without Warning

No effort was being made to resume
traffic, the company officials claiming
the action of their employees came
without warning to them and that
they were unprepared to Immediately
cope with the situation. Hundreds of
automobiles, however. quickly appear
ed on the streets and began to carry
passengers about the city and to the
suburbs at profitable rates.
Demands by Men
The men. two hours before the
strike went into effect, demanded the
immediate reinstatement Of 10 men,
discharged yesterday. and recognition
Of the local unions Of the Internation-
al Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
and the Amalgamated Street Car
Workers Of America At mass meet
ing this afternoon they voted to stay
out until the company complies with
their demands. They held a parade
tonight, previous to a second meeting.
Employees in the power house and
electric lighting stations Of the COM
pany which supplies electrical energy
throughout the county, were still at
work this evening.
This Is the first time since electric
street car service was started here in
1891 that the lines have been at
standstill.
A telegram was read at tonight's
meeting from President Malone Of the
Amalgamated Street Car Workers Of
America that he will arrive here with
three organizers tomorrow morning. A
mass meeting to perfect the organiza-
ton Of the local union AMI enlarge its
membership will be held at 10 O'Clock.
1t was learned that the company will
make an attempt tomorrow morning to
resume the trolley service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
SHARKS CLAIM THEIR FOURTH
VICTIM WITHIN TWO WEEKS
OFF COAST OF NEW JERSEY
Boy Killed and Probably Devoured Another Who Attempted
Rescue Dies when Leg Is Bitten of-Thd So Badly LAGER
ated that Leg Probably Will Be AmpuatedTwo Others Kill
ed Recently-Summer Residents Terror-Stricken

Mata wan. y. J., July 12.-Lester
Stillwell. IL years old. was killed by
a man eating shark while bathing in
an arm Of Raritan bay near here this
afternoon. Stanley Fisher, "a years of
age. who went to his aid, was so badly
injured in a desperate struggle with
the nine foot sea monster that he died
while being taken to a Long Branch
hospital. Joseph Dunn, IL years Of age,
bathing some distance away in the
same inlet, was attacked by a shark
and one Of his legs was so lacerated
that it probably will have to be am
putated.
Third Attack
This Is the third time within two
weeks that sharks have claimed the
lives Of bathers along the New Jersey
coast. Charles Van SAINT, a youth of
Phila delphia, was killed by one off
Beach Haven, y. j.. July 2. Charles
Rruder. Of Spring Lake. n. J.. was at
tackled and both his legs taken off by
a shark on July s. He died while men
who went to his rescue were carrying
him ashore.
The summer population along the
New Jersey shore has become terror
stricken and few persons now are ven
turing in the water at beach resorts
which have not been protected by steel
nets. Motor boat patrols carrying
armed men have been established at
various points to hunt the man eaters.
Fishers Bravery
A dozen or more boys. who also were
bathing in the inlet. saw young Still
we'll suddenly raise his hands above the
water and heard him scream for help.
\ moment later he disappeared from
view. Fisher. powerfully built and
Weighing 500 pounds, who was standing
on the bank Of the inlet, leaped into the
water TO tho rescue. He had gone only
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
Neutrality Board to
Pass ON The Status of
Submarine Deutschland
Which Crossed Ocean
State Department Officials Desire only Confirmation of It's Opn
ion that German Under.Sea Vessel Is Merchant only

Washington. July 12.-Although
State Department officials virtually are
convinced that the German submarine
Deutschland is strictly a merchant
vessel, the advice Of the neutrality
board probably will be sought before
a final ruling is made.
Not Long Delay
Acting Secretary Polk indicated to-
day that the ruling would not be de-
layed long and it may be announced
tomorrow. 1t is understood he consid-
ers that there is nothing lacking to es
tablish the -Deutschland's status as n
peaceful merchantmen and desires to
consult the neutrality board only to
give added weight to the department 5
formal decision.
day to the representations they have
made suggesting that the Deutschland is
a potential warship, and Mr.. Polk said he
anticipated no serious opposition from
that quarter to the departments ruling
Diplomats of the allied countries receiv-
ed information during the day indicating
that the Deutschland was conveyed from
Bremen almost to the Chesapeake capes
by a neutral merchantmen. presumably
Norwegian, Swedish or Dutch. which aid
ed in shielding her from detection by en-
envy warships and also acted as a tender
This information may be communi-
Gated later to the state department
and an investigation requested. Allied
warships are said now to be search.
ing for the convoy ship.
Various rumors indicating that the
submarine might have had a convoy
have reached the state department., hut
none Of them ever was given credence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13

a few feet when the shark attacked
him, tearing a piece out Of one thigh.
In spite Of his wound Fisher battled
with the shark and kept Oh until lie
reached Stillwell. He caught the boy
up in his arms and had started for the
shore when the shark renewed the at
tack. Burdened as he was, Fisher was
helpless and the shark snapped off mis-
leg. Fisher released his hold on Still
we'll and himself sank beneath the sur
face unconscious. Needless OF the dan
ger another boy sprang into the inlet
and dragged Fisher out. No trace of
Stilwell was found ana it is believed
he was devoured by the shark.
Dunn Boy Will Recover
The Dunn boy, according to persons
who were standing on the bank, also was
attacked soon after going into the wa
ter. An elder brother and another boy
went to his rescue. They succeeded in
driving off the shark, but not until after
the younger Dunn's leg had been torn al
most to shreds from the knee down.
DR.. H. S. Cooley, who attended the
Dunn boy. said he probably would recov-
er unless blood poisoning developed. He
was removed to a hospital in New
Brunswick, n. J.
Hundreds of persons flocked to the bank
of the inlet soon after the tragedy. The
inlet is about 50 feet wide, 10 or II feet
deep and extends for a distance Of sew
eral miles from Raritan bay. Several
persons along Raritan bay said tonight
they had seen the fins of a shark during
the afternoon and they agreed that it was
about nine feet long.
Efforts were made tonight to bar the
egress of the sharks to sea by stretching
a wire netting across the inlet where 1t
empties into the bay and 1t IS probable
that dynamite will be used to bring them
to the surface.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
NEXT SUBMARINE
TO RETURN WITH
CARGO OF FOOD

Amsterdam (via London, July 12)
The next German commerce sub
marine to go to America will bring
back foodstuffs, particularly condensed
milk, according to reports received
here from Bremen. Condensed milk
also will form the bulk of the return
cargo Of other submarines to cross the
Atlantic.
Bremen agents of the submarines
owners declare the new submarine en-
terprise was prompted mainly by hu-
manitarian feelings. as German babies,
they said, are dying because Of the
shortage of milk.
Emperor William is credited with
having a financial interest in the
scheme. His shares are said to be held
in the name Of Director Heineken of
the North German Lloyd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
THE WINNERS OF
EASTERN YACHT
CLUB CONTEST
Vagrant, Alice and Ladrone in
Their Divisions at North.
east HarbOr

Northeast Harbor, Me, July IL
The winners Of the Eastern Yacht
Club race today over a 22-mile course
from Sargentville to this port were the
Vagrant in the first division Of schoon-
ers, the Alice in the second division
Of schooners and the Ladrone in the
first division Of sloops. The feet got
away in a moderate southwest breeze
after the fog had cleared, and the
wind remained steady until the finish.
The fleet will leave tomorrow for the
dnal leg Of the cruise to Bar Har-
Dor, and viii have q q mile raca
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
ENDORSAL
OF HUGHES
LONG TRIP
Meeting of Republican Leaders
at Bridgehampton, Nominees
Summer Home
CORNELIUS N. BLISS
COMMITTEE TREASURER

New York, July 12.-Charles E.
Hughes continued here today the week.
ly conferences which he has held with
party leaders since making Bridge
hampton his summer home. With
Chairman Wilcox of the Republican
National committee, Senator Penrose,
w. Murray Crane, Mayor Thompson
of Chicago and many others, the
nominee discussed his tentative cam
paign program. His advisers unani-
mously endorsed his proposal to make
trip to the Pacific coast beginning
early in August.
Bliss New Treasurer
Afr conference with Mr.. Hughes,
Chairman Wilcox announced that Cor
nelius y. Bliss has been selected as
treasurer of the national committee to
succeed George r. Sheldon and that
Fred W. Upham Of Chicago would be
in charge of the western end Of tie
work. Mr.. Upham's headquarters will
be in Chicago. Mr.. Bliss is the son Of
lHt idlc 1OLH6iluS ~. fol-SS, WHO Was
treasurer of the committee during the
campaign which resulted in Theodore
Roosevelts election.
Mayor Thompson was asked as to
the truth Of reports that he came here
to protest to the nominee against the
appointment Of Harold l. Ickes, Pro-
gressive leader of Illinois. to the cam :.
paign committee. 1 am for anybody
whose appointment will help elect Mr..
Hughes" he said. II think we should
all get together"
Senator Penrose had a long talk
with the nominee, at the conclusion
of which Mr.. Penrose said he was goa
ing to take his coat off and go to
work.
Frederick G. Tanner, chairman Of the
New York state Republican committee;
Albert P. Langry. secretary Of state of
Massachusetts; r. K. OTIS president of
the Chicago. Hughes Alliance; Eugene r.
Pike, city comptroller Of Chicago. and W.
J. Norton Of Chicago, were among the
days callers.
Mr.. Hughes went for an automobile
ride tonight and will return tomorrow aft
ernoon to Bridgehampton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
May Mean Commission

Although Mr.. Polk would not add to
this statement 1t is understood that
it now is assured the steps being TAX
en- foreshadow appointment Of COM
missioners by each government to form
plan of action for the permanent
relief of border conditions.
Mr. Arredondo has not disclosed
what his instructions are. but from
other sources it has been learned that
the commission plan was favored by
Gen. Carranza and his advisers and
would not be opposed at the state de-
partment. A formal announcement is
expected soon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
Mexican Negotiations
Progressing Favorably
Statement Following Polk Arredondo Confer
ence- appointment of Commi ssioners to
Form Plan for Relief on Border Is Indicated

Washington, July 12-Informal ne
gotiations for settlement of border
disputes between the United States
and the de facto government are pro
crossing favorably," Acting Secetary
Polk said today after his second con-
ference with Eliseo Arredondo, Next
can ambassador designate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
United States Protests the
Action of Governor General
Of Syria Against Consulates
American Consul Placed Seal of u
Broken into and Archives Taken-Strained Re-
latons with Consul General

Washington. July 12-Vigorous pro-
test has been made by the United
States to the Turkish government
against the action Of the governor gen.
eral Of Syria in breaking into the
French and British consulates at Bel
rut and carrying off their archives az
ter the American consul general there
had placed the seal of the United
states on their door. 1t became known
here today that many prominent Sy-
rians recently executed by the Turks
we're condemned because their names
appeared in papers taken from the vio-
lated consulates. According to official
information the mere presence of the
names in the consulate records serve as
a death warrant. without further proof
of antagonism to the Turkish govern
ment.
The American consul general. w.
Stanley Hollis, already had strained
his relations with the authorities at
Beirut by his activities in behalf of the
citizens Of allied countries left in his
care upon the withdrawal of the Brit
ish and French consuls there.
American Remonstranee
When the Turkish government de-
manded access to the consulate papers
Mr.. Hollis not only refused it. but ap-
pealed to the American embassy at
Constantinople which filed formal re-
monstrance with the Porte. Even this
was unavailing. The papers were taken
and still are held.
Turkey early in the war renounced
the capitulations to free herself of re-
straints imposed by joint international
treaties and in this case is alleged to
have violated we'll established prin-
ciple of law which officials here say
must be maintained whether or not
treaties exist. Little satisfaction has
been obtained from any of the numer-
Gus protests lodged at Constantinople
since the war began, but it is hoped
at the State Department that in this
case punishment Of the offender may
be brought about.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13

BILL is PASSED
BY THE SENATE

Washington, July 12.-The annual agri-
cultural bill, carrying approximately s24,-
OO0, 600. was passed by the Senate today
in virtually the same form as passed by
the House. 1t contains provision for fed
eral grain inspections and licensing of
grain warehouses and levies a tax OF two
cents pound on cotton for future deliv-
cry. The passage clears the way for
the big navy bill which was taken up
later in the day and made the untinish-
ed business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
Fighting at Vcrdun

r'9nVn9 AZ Ncruun
Around Ncrdun however. and espec-
dam, on rh0 rirht bank Of the Meuse.
hItf-r BrI .nri,,. r-hting is in progress
between tho force. 81 the German
crown prince ana the French defend
ere Of tho fortress The Germans. fol
Iooinc mn tboi, suu,o4s in tho region ~
th Damloup battery. have undertaken
strong offensive toward Fort Sou
'lNc me possession ot which woul1
tr"ne'hcn Their position for further
advance on Ncrdun
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
Recapture an Important
Section, Make Progress in
Trones Wood, Stop Attack:
German Losses Reported H eavy Desperate
Fighting about Verdun-Germans Gain Some
Ground by Attack in Mass Formation b u t
France Declares Enemy Suffered "Enor-
NOUS Casualties

Fighting desperately in the face of determined German
attacks the forces under Gen Ilag succeeded Wednesday in
rg control Of the entire Mamez wood which had been
entered the previous night by the Germans. In the region
,ob NJ the Somme the British made progress in the
rres and repuscd two heavy attacks against Cona
rsn The reported have lost heavily in their
attacks Troncs wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
SENATE PASSES
GENERAL RIVER
AND HARBOR BILL

Washington. July l2.-Republcan soma
tors who fought the river and harbor
bill refrained from obstructing ratifica-
ton Of the conference report on the meas
ure today and it was passed as approved
by the House. carrying s42, Ss6oS5.
II is the first general river and harbor
bill in four years and now goes to the
President
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
Officials of Cumberland
Power & Light Co.
Taken by S urpris e
and Unable to Cope
with Situation Imme-
diately
Automobile Owners Making
M0ney-Men Demand Rein
statement of Ten Employees
and Recognition of Unions

Portland, Me-. July 12.-Every street
car in Cumberland county except
those Of the Lewiston interurban line
and the Yarmouth division, was re-
ported idle tonight in consequence Of
the strike this afternoon of nearly 400
linemen, motormen and conductors of
the Cumberland County Power & Light
ca
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
AngIo-French
Offensive Is
Full Of Vigor
Maintained Throughout Front in
Northern France Despite Ger
man Counter Attacks--Ion-
don >Ior, Says People Highly
satisfied
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
Boston Forecast

Boston, July 12.-Forecast for Boston
and vicinity; Fair Thursday and prob
ably Friday; not much change in temper
ature; moderate south to southwest
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast for eastern New
York and southern and northern New
England: Fair Thursday and Friday;
little change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-07-13

Fair Thursday and Friday with
little change in temperature
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-05
TO EXPEDITE THE APPAM CASE
The Supreme Court Will Hasten It's Con.
sideration.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Request of Brit
ish claimants of the steamer Appam
now a German prize at Newport News
Va, to expedite the case regarding the
vessels possession was granted yesterday
by the supreme court, which set Jan. s
for argument.
Interstate commerce commission orders
permitting railroads to give lower trans
continental freight rates to Sa Francisco,
Oakland, Portland, Seattle and other
ocean ports while denying them to the
inland cities of Sacramento, Stockton,
San Jose and Santa Clara, Cal, were sus-
tanned by the court.
Justice Brandeis gave the opinion, his
first since he went on the bench.
The court upheld authority OF the com
mission to thus adjust rates to meet wa
ter competition due to the Panama ca
nal.
New Jerseys automobile license laws,
which raise revenue for road maintenance
by taxing motor cars, were also sustained
as constitutional
Federal justices. the supreme court
held yesterday, do not possess an inhe-
rent power exercised for century, but
without specific congressional authority
to indefinitely suspend execution of Grim
inal sentences imposed in their respective
courts.
Suspension by District Judge Killits of
Ohio of sentence upon James X. Hena ban
of Toledo, convicted of bank embezzle-
ment, was revoked.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-12-05
TALK OF THE TOWN
Large display OF kimonos at Abbot

Large display of klmonos at Abbotts.
Very dainty crepe de chine handker-
chiefs at Abbott's.
Dolls cradles, chairs, tables at Mar
tins Book Store.
Dorothy Phillips and Lou Clancy at
the Bijou to-day .--adv.
Mrs. n b. Ballard has returned to the
city after making visit of a few days
with friends in Milton
Mr. and Mrs. John Watson who were
married in Barre Thanksgiving eve, left
Sunday for Bristol, Conn, where the
former is employed
Regular meeting Of Bright Star Re
bekah lodge, No. Is, Wednesday evening,
Dee. q, at 7 80 o'clock. Every officer is
requested to be present.
Miss Ruby Head returned to her home
on upper Washington street Yesterday
from Northfeld, where she visited friends
over the Saturday and Sunday recess.
In the Knights of Columbus club rooms
in the Scampini block this evening Barre
and Montpelier councils will meet for the
fifth of series of eight tournaments in
cribbage and pool. Barre is leading its
opponent by few points at the present
time
w f. Rowland oF Division street has
returned from Utica, n. Y, where, with
Matt Healy of Barre, he has been en-
gagged in setting the Beardsley memorial
in one of the city cemeteries. The monu-
ment is of the sarcophagus type and was
erected in memory of one of Utica's well
known business Fhen.
A bowling record that local rollers do
not expect to eclipse this season was
hung up at Merlos academy last evening
by Charles Colombo, who attained mark
of l73 with the candlepins. His side
partner was William Johnston and the
pair were rolling off leg on series of
so strings with V. Cato and j. Comolli.
Colombo is one of the most consistent
bowlers in the academy and will prob
ably figure in some of the inter academy
matches that will be rolled on Barre
lanes this season.