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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
STR THESSAL0N|K|
PROBABLY SINKING
CREW TAKES TO BOATS
Fragmentary Messages Received from Stricken
Greek Liner Increase Believe That
Vessel Is Lost

was in the vicinity Of the disabled
liner. Whether the United States
reached the disabled Greek liner be-
fore the boats were lowered could not
be ascertained.
The captain and members of the crew
were reported to be on board the Thessa-
loniki. The passengers, 800 in all. had
previously been transferred to the steam
err PATHS. a sister ship of the same line.
For 10 days there has been much mys-
terry concerning the disability of the
Greek liner. She has repeatedly sent out
distress signals. but vessels have report
ed she did not give exact position.
The first SOS sent out by the Thessa-
loniki was answered by the coast guard
cutter Seneca, which searched many
hours for the disabled steamer but failed
to find her and put back to port.
The Thessaloniki was known to have
suffered from engine trouble, and wire
less reports were to the effect that he.
engine room was flooded. Until the Pa
iris reported she was alongside and had
taken off the Thessaloniki's passengers
fear was felt for their safety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05

London, Jan. $40 P. MA Brit
ish official statement issued today
says:
Sir Edward Grey (secretary for
foreign affairs) has answered the COM
plant by the Germans through the
American embassies regarding. the de-
struction Of the coast of Ireland of
German submarine and crew by the
British auxiliary Baralong, by refer
ring to various German outrageS. Sir
Edward Grey offers to submit such in
cidents, including the Baralong case,
to an impartial tribunal composed, say,
of officers of the United States navy
The foreign Office has presented to
the House Of Commons the full cor
respondence between Ambassador Page
and Sir Edward Grey concerning the
case. A memorandum from Germany
concerning the sinking of the submar-
inc includes affidavits from six Ameri-
cans-J. NJ. Garrett of Kiln, Miss,
Charles G. Higtower of Crystal City,
Texas. Bud Emerson Palen of Detroit,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05

New York. Jan. A wireless mes
sage which came in fragments at S.35
O'Clock tonight from the Greek liner
Thessaloniki stated that the crew had
taken to the lifeboats.
A wireless message received tonight
stated that the position Of the United
States. which went to the aid of the
Thessaloniki was Lat $500 north,
Long. 6S:15 west. This would indicate
that the United States has arrived
alongside the Thessaloniki, according
to wireless operators, who earlier in
the evening reported that the vessels
were only a few miles apart.
The manner in which the message
was received indicated that the dis
abled ship. concerning whose move
ment there has been much mystery
for several days. was in serious
trouble and probably sinking. A wire
less message received earlier in the
evening indicated that the steamer
United States. which went to the
Thessaloniki's aid yesterday proba IDLY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
FIND BUT THREE
LOCOMOTIVES TO
AID NEW HAVEN

Boston, Jan. 4.-Three locomotives were
all that President Elliott of the New
York. New Haven g. Hartford Railroad
had been able today to obtain from 9TH
er eastern roads to assist in relieving
the freight congestion on the New Haven
system. He telegraphed the heads OF
all the railroads east of the Mississippi
and north of the Potomac river asking
for freight engines. The Lackawanna
had three which it could spare and these
were Immediately leased by the New Ha-
ven. Most of the other roads were in
the same predicament as the New Haven
and had no spare motive power, their
presidents stated.
The two recent storms cost the New
Haven road 100000, according to a
statement which is being sent out to
stockholders by President Elliott.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05

Petrograd, Jan. 3. Via London.-De-
holding the Teutonic
forces on the line of the Vladimir
Volynskyi, on the Galician frontier
while fortifying and pressing forward
at some points, tile Russians have
checked the German attempt to adj
vance from the direction of Kolki and
improve their position along the ko-
vel railway eastward towards Sarny.
North of Czartorysk the Russians
drove the Germans back and occupied
the town Of khriasi.
Strategic Move
The very fact that the Russians are
advancing along the kovel-RoVno ran
way is held by military men to be Of
great importance. since il indicates a
concentration with view of taking
Kovel, an important point of commu-
nication between the German and
Austrian fropt. In order to relieve the
pressure OH the kovel- Sarnya lines,
the Teutons counter-attacked south
west of Kolki but without result. it
is announced here.
On the Galcian front. ii is stated
in reports received in Petrograd, be-
tween the rivers Sereth and Strypa,
before which the Russian troops had
taken up positions, the Muscovites APP
parently have commenced an often
sive and advanced as far as the lett
bank of the Strypa, between Buczacz
and Sokolow. The region on the left
bank of the Styr is still held against
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
RUSSIANS PRESSING THEIR
OFFENSIVE TACTICS ON The
LINE OF GAL|C|AN FRONTIER

serious attempts of the Austrians to
advance The greatest activity APP
pears now along the Strypa on both
sides Of Buczacx.
Capture Position and Men
Here the Russians have driven the op-
posing forces back from Is to II miles
from their positions 1t is stated that
the Russians continue TO hold and fortify
the newly acquired territory, hodgh
the battle is still progressing.
The capture of the heights north CT
Czernowitz, where nearly 500 prisoners
were taken, is held by military experts
here to be of special Importance. They
predict that il probably will result in
forcing the evacuation Of CZernowitz by
the Teutonic allies. giving the Russians
2. strong foothold in the center of Bulk
owina and control Of the railways into
Rumania.
Reports Of Operations
The Russky Invalide prints the follow
ing regarding the situation
1.-THE Russian offensive on the long
front of 225 miles from Czartorysk to the
R,n,anian frontier, started when our
troops crossed to the left bank of the
Styr. taking Khriask, at the foot of the
Meddeezhsko heights. The Austrians are
making every effort TO retake these
heights, which command the Styr. Nortn
of Olika and at Silno our troops advance
and fortified the oceuDied, region Of Us
cieczko, 10 miles north Of Zaie, Szczyky,
and forced the Russians to the right bank
of the Dnester." go, oa.... ...! ,..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
King Constantine Is
Changing Viewpoint
Grecian Ruler Mantle SITS Distinctly Different
Attitude, Furnish Gro und for Belief in Re-
ports of. Overtures to VenizelOs

which he would accept the premiership
and he is said to have refused to con-
slider the proposal at the present time
on the ground that Greece would now &c
unable to be of any practical assistance
to the Entente Powers beyond what 1t is
already doing. He, however. left the
matter open for further discussion, pre-
sumably in the spring when Greece's aid
may be needed.
Despite the efforts of both sides the
euuivocal situation in Macedonia as the
result of the presence Of the allied ar
mics constantly gives rise to annoyance
of which advantage is being taken by the
various influences.
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Liam J, BRYAN ENTERS A
warm PROTEST AGAINST THE
new YORK Law IN TESTIMONY

New York, Jan. i.-William Jennings
Bryan vigorously protested today against
'he law Of New York state because he
was required to come here at his own
Expense and give testimony in a suit for
libel
1 am here under duress,' declared Mr..
bryan. because it is the only way / can
avoid contempt proceedings
MT Bryan was examined in an action
brought against a Greek newspaper He
was questioned concerning the sale by
me United States to Greece of the old
'd'aeships Idaho and Mississippi. but
sAia No knew nothing of the details. He
uehied that he gave any secrets Of gun
1'e control to the Greek government or
WAT while secretary of state he had
'een any letter written to influence him
against Agamemnon Schliemann, former
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
SECTIONAL MEETINGS PASS DAY
FOR PAN-AMER|CAN Scientific
CONGRESS- AT WASHINGTON

Washington. Jan. 4.-Members of the
Pan-American Scientific Congress devot-
ed their time today to sectional meet
ings
Miss Mabel Boardman of the American
Red Cross addressing the Woman's AUX
Hilary emphasized the fact that the Red
Cross was helpful not only in time of
Wa hut rendered good service in the
everyday life of people at peace. She
said the organization in the United States
desired more intimate relations with the
Red Cross societies of Latin America.
Miss c. f. Mason of Tarrytown. n. Y.
in an address. THE Soldity of the
Worlds Womanho2d as an international!
ent was the time for women of the
Americas to aid in building for peace.
jeremiah w jerks of New York, fl
nancal expert. in a paper on the balance
Of trade in the commerce between South
America and the United States advocated
the maintenance of exchange facilities
so that profits from the exchange pro-
cess itself would come at the United
States rather than go through the Eu-
ropean countries.
Delegates to the congress tonight were
the guests of the Carnegie Institute at
reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
RESIGNATION OF
SIR JOHN SIMON
WAS EXPECTED

London, Jan. 4, 1856 P. Man.
nouncement was made in the House Of
Commons today Of the resignation of
Sir John Simon, secretary of state for
home affairs.
The resignation Of Sir John Simon
had been forecast in press dispatches
and the formal announcement made
today was generally expected. The
home secretary was not in agreement
with the decision regarding the COM
pulsion question reached by the cabi-
net and his retirement was due to this
divergence in opinion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
HALF MILLION
is PRICE ASKED
FOR CLEVELANDS

Chicago, Jan. 1.-The price asked
for the Cleveland club Of the Ameri-
can League is 100000. according to
conditions of the sale communicated
to Robert Mercy. former secretary Of
the American League.s who with Jake
Stahl Of Chicago. has been mentioned
as possible purchaser Of the club.
1--WE have done nothing in closing
the deal for the club" McRoy said
today. I'VE simply have talked the
situation over among ourselves"
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NATIONAL HOME

word has been received from Man..
CHESTER n. H.. to the effect that the
remains OF the late VIM. Glover Dickey,
VINO recently died at the Soldiers
Home, Togus. Me-. were received there
ana funeral services held at 8 P. NJ
on Dec. 81. interment being made on
New Years day. Manchester was his
native place and he served In the Civil.
War from 1861 to 1864 in Co. K, Sd
Vt. Vols. The remains were escorted
to Manchester by an old comrade,
John G. Hutchinson, who had gone to
the Soldiers Home to attend the fun
eral services there.
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Greek minister to the United States. He
also said he had not heard criticisms
alleged TO have been made of him by
Schliemann.
According to Mr.. Bryan. the sale of the
battleships was a matter which rested
entirely with the navy department. He
admitted that gunfire control secrets
might have been divulged by the navy
department without his knowledge or
that 1.-The state department might have
attended to details Of routine work with
out his personal knowledge"
The suit is the outgrowth of state
ment in the Greek newspaper that the
plaintiff, Peoros p. Tatania, wrote or
caused to be written letter with a
view to bringing about i'll feeling between
Mr.. Bryan and the former creek minis
ter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
JOHN B. HENDERSON COUNSEL
PLEAD FOR CONT INuANCE OF CASE
-CARM0NC ATTORNEYS OPPOSED

Gently been operated upon for appen-
dicitis and is now in a hospital. Coun-
sci for the plaintiff strenuously OPP
posed continuance. Justice Spear re-
served decision. This case was tried
in Bangor in January. 1915, when the
jury gave a verdict for plaintiff, as
sessing damages in the sum of $116.-
coo. The verdict was set aside by the
law court as against the weight Of
evidence, and a new trial granted on
exceptions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05

Athens. via Rome, Jan. 4.-The King
of the Greeks appears to have consider
ably altered his viewpoint in the last
month. Speaking to the Associated
Press correspondent today on the present
situation in Greece, the King while reit-
Grating his determination not to be fore
ed or persuaded to abandon neutrality,
no longer spoke of rehabilitation and
seemed to be reconciled to the idea of
the Allies remaining in Saloniki until the
end of the-war.
On good authority it is asserted that
NJ. Nenizelos already has twice been ap-
preached with RESPECT to the terms on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05

4 Inudcn, Jan. At again becomes
evident that the cabinet crisis is far
from ended. The only defirite point is
that Sir John Simon. secretary of
state for home affairs, has resigned.
1 He had a prolonged interview with
l premier Asquith yesterday. The pre-
mier did his utmost to induce Sir John
IN remain in the cabinet, but without
avail.
The position of Reginald Mckenna,
chancellor of the eXchcquer. and Wall
ter Runciman. president of the board
Of trade. is still undecided. They are
making the acceptance of the govern
ment compulsion bill conditional upon
securing a concession to their views
or the eventual size of the army. In
E1hjs matter Premier Asquith is in an
emba raising position. He is being
strongly impelled from the outside not
10 Weld this point and it is believed
that a majority in the cabinet itself
lis against their views
Treatment Of ireland
Tie treatment of Ireland is another
gthorny problem and the conflicting
statements regarding this matter may
le ain Indication Of the struggle. which
" III 90 on in the cabinet today. All
The newspapers both conscriptiOniStS
hand supporters of voluntary enlist
menls agree that Ireland will be ex-
Guided from the operation of the bill
land that the press association state
ment that Ireland would be included
Was inaccurate. According to the
Times Ireland was included in the
first draft Of the bill, which was only
intended to provide a convenient ba-
Sis for discussion.
To Leave Men for Factories
The Morning Post expresses the belief
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TRANSPORTING
GERMAN U-b0ATS
over RAILROAD

Paris, Jan. "A large German sub
marine has been carried in sections
by the Smyrna Railroad to Adm and
thence taken to Budrum bay in the
eastern Mediterranean. according to
Mytilene dispatch, says Loeuvre's
Athens correspondent. A dispatch adds
that 20 German and Austrian blue
jackets in command of lieutenant
are putting the submarine together.
A Berat, Albania, telegram says the
same correspondent states that 10000
Bulgarians, after occupying Elbassan.
from which place the Serbs retired.
taking everything Of military value
with them, have reached Luna. II
miles from Tirana. The dispatch adds
that shots were exchanged Saturday
between the extreme outposts of the
Italian garrison at Durazzo Con the
Adriatic sea) and Albania irregulars
commanded by Bulgarian non-com-
missioned, officers.
Budrum by is in southern Asia Mi
nor in the Gulf of Kos.
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Y. M. C. A. NOTES

"A change has been made in the Y.
M. Q. A. basketball schedule. The Uni
versity OF Maine Law school quintet
which was scheduled to play the "Y'.
team ON Thursday evening. has can
celled the game and in place of this
game the "Y" team has secured q
match with the Ariel team Of Lewis
ton. This is Il strong and fast team
and is on the schedule Of such teams
as the Wassetts, the Colonial Club and
the Livermore Falls team.
The Auto school will begin at Z
O'Clock this evening.
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PITTSTON

"ts. George Rollins was the guest
tuesday of Miss L. NJ. Ward in Gardiner.
AR and Mrs. John Whitmore entertain
W party Of "a at whist Saturday eve
nhs First prizes were awarded Mr..
."u Mrs. Wodell; second, Captain Wylie
nc Mrs Chas. Fossett. Delicious re-
\, We're enjoyed, especially by
he men-pie.
Ahe meeting of the Riverside Club this
EEK was with Misses Gussie and Ina
george Lord moved his family to Car
,,s Monday. where he is employed.
.1,ss Alice Scott Of Augusta passed the
'@eA end at her home at Beech Hill and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05

Bangor. Me-, Jan. Ain the supreme
court today. counsel for John b. Hen
derson Of Washington, D. c.. defend
Garmong of Bangor seeking $250,000
damages for alleged breach of prom
Use of marriage, made and argued a
motion for continuance Of the case
to the April term, on the ground that
one Of the defendants lawyers is i'll
while the defendant himself has re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
N. H. COURT RULES
ON TAX RETURN OF
EDDY TRUST FUND

Concord, N. H., Jan. 4.-The New
Hampshire supreme court today de-
cided that the city of Concord is en-
titled to taxes upon but one-sixth Of
the trust fund Of $2,50O,000 created by
the late Rev. Mary Baker Eddy, found
err of the Christian Science church
Concord had claimed that the entire
fund was taxable in this state, while
the town Of Brookline, Mass, present.
ed claim for the taxation of the
larger portion of it in Massachusetts,.
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Arrested Consuls Will Be
Removed to- MarSeileS

and the charge daffaires at Sofia and
the seizure of the archives of the lega-
ton. the French government TODAY
caused the arrest of he>Bulgarian Off
cial in charge Of the archives at the
Bulgarian legation in Paris. AS this
official issill, however, he was allowed
to remain in his rooms under guard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
news RECEIVED
OF ATROCITIES
BY CEN'L VILLA

Ell Paso. Texas. Jan. IA letter re-
ceived here today from an American
mining man in the Guerrero district Of
western Chihuahua. told Of the killing
Of seven Chinese who were lined up and
shot by Gen. Villa on Dec. q. Five
Americana. according to the letter. were
imprisoned four days without food. and
Villa was prevailed upon to spare their
lives only after they were before the FIR
ing squads. They were taken back to
prison and released after villa left the
place few days later, the letter said.
Villa then had but 90 followers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05

attended the Whist Club at Mr. Whit
more's Saturday evening.
Mrs. Ernest Foye went Wednesday to
Portland to visit friends and to see the
play Experience at the Jefferson.
Mrs. Bertha Lyon of Augusta visited
her sister, Mrs. Foye. Sunday.
Mrs. Herbert Merrill of South Gardner
visited Mrs. John Rollins Wednesday.
Mrs. E. A. Bullock of Richmond passed
Wednesday and Thursday with Mrs.
John Whitmore.
Mrs. Maggie Booker and Mrs. Ellie Nc
Cobb passed New Years day with Mrs.
Chas. Fossett in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05

Paris, Jan. 4.-The ministry of the
anterior announces that the consuls Of
Tho Teutonic allies arrested at Saloniki
,,.;,I he brought to Marseilles and from
,he,e conducted to the Swiss border
rhe ministry further announces that in
.or,jsa for the arrest by the Bulgarian
authorities of the French vice consul
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maine BOYS FIGURE IN HARVARD
REGIMENT FORMATION TUESDAY

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 4.-(SpeciaD. =
Maine boys figured prominently in the
appointment of officers in the Harvard
Regiment today. G. F. Guild 10 of Ban
gor A. l.. G. Jensen II and L. p. Mans
field '1S of Portland and 2. S. York IS Of
South Portland were named on the list Of
non commissioned officers to assist in the
organization of the Harvard military
unit. These men were selected on the
basis Of previous experience in military
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05
TURMOIL IN BRITISH CABINET
STILL CONTINUES and THEEND
IS FAR FROM BEING IN SIGHT

that Premier Asquith has been able to
give Mr. Mckenna and Mr.. Runciman
assurances that measures can and Will
be taken to insure that sufficient num-
Der of men will be left not only to car
ry ON the manufa cture of munitions but
all trades vital to the interest OF the
country The Post although conscrip-
zionist paper, attaches Importance to inc
retaining of these two ministers in the
cabinet.
The Daily Chronicle says that the new
bill will contain clause safeguarding
the navy from the danger of the bill
sweeping all efficient men into the army
and estimates that when all allowances
are made for unfit men and those re-
auired for the manufacture of munitions
and for other necessary services the
new bill will bring only 100000 men into
the army.
Simon to Explain Position
Wednesdays sitting of Parliament will
be of exceeding interest. Besides Pre-
mier Asquith's statement. Sir John ST.
mon will! make a brief address. explain
ing his position. He has already taken
formal farewell of his departmental
chiefs The names of Lewis Harcourt.
first commissioner Of works. and Her
bert Samuel chancellor OF the Duchy OF
Lancaster are mentioned among his pos
sibIe successors at the home office.
The South Wales miners appear to be
dead set against conscription. James
Winstone president of the South W ales
Miners Federation. in speech at Pom
typool Yesterday announced that the eS-
acutive committee had passed reSOlu-
ton unanimously protesting against con-
scription.
Il know what ! am saying. he added
Unless the politicians of TINS country
are careful they will stop the south
Wales coal fields and there will be no
coal for the navy.
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WILLIAM BURST
OF MONITOR FAME
DEAD AT PHHA.

Philadelphia, Jan. 4.-William burst,
said to be the sole survivor Of the
Monitor which engaged the Merrimac
in the historic battle in Hampton
Roads. died at his home here today
from pneumonia. He was 70 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-05

training.
Captain c. Cordier has been appointed
by the war department at Washington to
command the regiment and he gave his
first military lecture this afternoon to
the 800 men who have enlisted. Although
all the men have been measured for uni
forms, drill will not commence until next
week as the remainder of the week will
be given over to the organization of the
officers.
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Trains in
Collision

Moosejaw, Sask.. Jan. 4.-Passenger
trains No. SO and 304 on the Canadian
Pacific Railroad collided three miles
east Of here at 10 O'Clock tonight. De-
tails regarding the wreck have not yet
been received at the company Offices
here, it was said.
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The inward Effects OF humors are
worse than the outward. They en-
danger the whole system. Hoods SarI
saparilla eradicates all humors, cures
an their inward and outward effects.
It 10 the great Alternative and tonic,
whose merit has been everywhere 20.
tAhljahod.-Adv. - III 49,