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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17
DR.. Won bETHMAN- H0LL VEG
DEFENDS HIMSELF AGAINST THE
CHARGES OF CAUSING THE WAR
Acknowledges His Attempt Of Trying Reach an Agreement
with Great Britain Prior to Outbreak of War and Is
Not Ashamed Though Attempt Failed

New York, June 16-Dr. Won Beth
mann-Hollweg, the German imperial
chancellor, in his speech in the Reich
stag June 5, regarding peace, was
quoted in the dispatches sent out from
Berlin by way of Amsterdam and Lon
don as defending himself against
charges that he was the cause of the
world catastrophe" In the version of
the speech as transmitted by wireless
telegra ply today from Berlin to Say
vile by the semi official Overseas
News Agency, the chancellor answer
ed reproaches made in certain pamph-
let's for attempting to reach an agree
ment with Great Britain prior to the
outbreak of the war
In the first report of the Reichstag
the chancellor, after declaring that he
knew his attempt at an understanding
with Great Britain was his capital
offense,' is quoted as saying:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17

contained a strong touch of sadness and
perhaps a premonition of the early fate
that was to befall him.
Murray Alexander Morgan. as true a
patriot and as brave a soldier as ever
went from the halls Of old Colby, al
though he died fighting the battles of
the oppressed against the oppressor and
doing it not for the love of strife but
from that high ideal of duty which
actuates only the modest of men.
The news of his death threw gloom
of sadness over the College and par
ticularly over the members Of the Delta
Epsilon fraternity where everyone knew
him and where he was loved and re-
spected deeply.
At special meeting of his fraternity
called Tuesday evening Immediately
after receiving the overwhelming news,
appropriate resolutions were passed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17
George w. Perkins
Sees Restoration
of Good Relations
Feeling Between Republicans a d Progress
sives-Perkins Meets Roosevelt and Whitman

New York. June 16.-George w. Per-
hns, Progressive leader. after a series
u conferences today with Col. Theo-
tore Roosevelt and with Gov. Charles
; Whitman. announced that negotia-
tons were under way looking to re
storation Of the good feeling" between
ne Progressive and Republican par
ties
Mr. Perkins saw Governor Whit
man just after the governor had call
Cd apon Mr.. Hughes. The Progressive
leader then returned to call upon Col.
Roosevelt He had long talks with both.
". Murray Crane, chairman Of the
subcommittee of the Republican Ma
honal committee. which has authority
70 select a manager for the Hughes
campaign, called upon Col. Roosevelt
a. his hotel late today. Both declined
% discuss what was considered at
their conference.
Colonel Roosevelt was asked regard
ng the progress Of negotiations be-
tween the Republicans and Progress
"es and was told of Mr. Perkins
statement He ovinced surprise at
What Mr Perkins had said.
! know nothing whatever about
mat. he declared. Il have nothing to
say II have anything to say | will
@y u over my own signature
others who called upon the Former
resident this afternoon were James r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17
LAST CHAPEL OF
COLBY COLLEGE
THIS FORENOON

The commencement exercises for the SD
commencement of Colby college will off,
cially begin Saturday morning when the
seniors will hold their last chapel in the
very impressive nature, will be wholly in
the hands of the graduating class who
Rockwell Of Dorchester, Mass, chaplain
of the class, will conduct the ceremony
and lead the prayers. According to Gus
tom, member of the faculty previously
appointed will address the members of
the last year class, in a sort of parting
speech from the faculty and student body.
This talk usually touches on the grad
yates career after commencement and
Is always very interesting.
This year the commencement exercises
should be Of especial interest owing to
the large number of students to graduate.
The Senior class of 1916 is a record
breaker over many previous years,
there being a membership of 80. made
up of Sc men and "a women. These
young people come from all over Ne"
England and New York state and &C
cordingly there is large number of
visitors expected here on the week of
June 26th to witness the graduation
of their sons and daughters. Senior
chapel is the last exercise before the
regular commencement program. From
Saturday, there will follow week of
recreation for the Seniors, known as
Senior Vacation" Many of the fourth
year students will go to their homes
for this week, returning in time for
graduation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17

L made this attempt in tho face az
the development OF an English policy
which was hostile to Germany and Of
which 1 was entirely cognizant 1 am
not ashamed Of my conduct, even
though 1t proved abortive. He, who on
that account charges me with being
the cause of the world catastrophe
with its hecatombs Of human sacrifice,
may make his accusation before God.
shall await Gods judgment calmly"
The Overseas News Agency, how
ever, in this regard quoted tho chan
cellor as saying:
I made this attempt. I am not
ashamed Of it even if it failed. Whose
ever considers this crime after hav.
ing witnessed for nearly two years
this world catastrophe with its heca.
tombs Of human sacrifices, whosoever
reproaches me for these attempts, may
answer for his attitude before God.
await my judgment with calmness."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17

Ne" York. June 1s-Although 100000
''iHe ballots were ordered printed here
'Ooay by the delegates of the four rail-
'0an orotherhoods which failed to reach
aereement with the railroads in their
"maAds for shorter hours and higher
'e'ume pay. leaders of the men and
representatives. of the railroads united
" We declaration that. while the stu
,on Is serious. It is not hopeless The
io's are TO be delivered tomorrow
~ VIII be taken by the delegates to
~" homes for distribution to expedite
ne vote
Secret Conferences
, no'h the railroad managers and the
V'nerhood leaders are confident that
.. IRE than IS per cent Of the men will
~ ~ IN favor of a general strike-but
~ according to the wording Of the
- cannot be called until all efforts
A." an amicable adjustment of their
erences have failed.
leaders Of the railroads and the men
reluctant to issue statements
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17
SUPERIOR COURT
Waterville, June 16.

Waterville, June 49,
The Blanchard vs.. Stetson case was fin
ished late this afternoon after having oc-
cupied the time of court and jury for
three days. The testimony was all in at
11.5O this forenoon. Mr. Sanborn started
in on his closing argument but did not
finish it until after the noon adjournment
Mr.. Heseltons closing argument for the
plaintiffs and the charge of Judge Beane
took until 800, when the jury retired to
consider the case. They came in once to
have some testimony read to them. and
finally at $50, brought in verdict for the
plaintiffs in the sum of 1926.
Melvin S. Holway. Esq, Of Augusta was
In attendance upon the court during the
afternoon session, and while the jury was
out on the above case he presented a
matter to the court.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17
HEBREW
Was D0PED into
ENGLISH ARMY

Portland, Me, June 16-Joseph Lee
vine, Hebrew lad of about 20, arrived
in Portland yesterday on his way to
Waterville. He arrived from England
the trenches for some 800 days. He
was injured and later placed in hos
pital. Levine claims that he did not
enlist of his own accord but was doped
and when he recovered consciousness
he was full f1edged soldier in the Eng
lish army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17

have retired from within the range Of
the Turkish guns. The occupancy of
Imam Mansura, on the south bank Of
the Tigris river. and the pushing for
ward Of British trenches to within two
hundred yards Of the Turks at Sannayat
on the north bank are claimed by
London
On the other hand, the Turks say the
British camp has been removed from
Felahie, on the Tigris below Kut, owing
to the activity of the Turkish guns
against it.
British forces operating in the eastern
part of German East Africa have made
further advances and have occupied two
villages. Near the coast the British have
taken Korogwe and also have seized po-
sitions in the Victoria Nyanza sector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17
ROBERT THOMPSON AT BANGOR
JAIL AWAITING HEARING ON CHARGE
OF BLOWING CHERRYFIELD SAFE

Bangor, Me, June 16-Robert
Thompson, aged 81, also known as
Robert Townsend, was brought to
Bangor and lodged in Jail tonight to
await hearing on charge of blowing
the safe in the Cheryfield postoffice
Thursday morning. He had on his
person when arrested about $3.50 worth
of postage stamps.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17

Garfield and Elon H. Hooker. Erwin A.
Holt delegate from North Carolina to
the Progressive convention visited him
tonight
Il am open to conviction" said Mr.
Holt. but l think too much Of Col
Roosevelt to see him put up as target
for defeat"
Colonel Roosevelt's illness, it was an
nounced tonight after a consultation OF
his physicians is nothing more serious
than a slight attack of pleurisy
The former President dined at his
hotel tonight with Mr.. and Mrs Nelson
OShaughnessy, Mrs. Roosevelt and
other members of the family The
other members Of the party later at
tended the treatre, but the Colonel re-
manned in his room at the hotel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17

Yerba mate. the famous Paraguay
tea" is to be tested by France to deter
mine its fitness for soldiers rations.
Paraguay's defense years ago. against
the combined armies Of Brazil and A..
gentina was one Of the worlds most he
roic. and there is no te4ns what part,
the yerba may have played.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17

The church recently erected at Or
leans, in the Sacramento diocese Of Cali
fornia, is the only sacred edifice in q
radius of forty miles, and stands on a
half-acre given by an aged squaw. In
dian Fannie. who, though destitute,
made the present in the best possible
spirit. saying: Go on and build the
church; l don't want any money" The
congregation is about 700 Indians and
half breeds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17
MIR. HUGHES GOES
TO w A S HINGTON
FOR CONFERENCES

New York. June 16.-Charles f.
Hughes. Republican nominee for Pres
ident left his headquarters today for
Washington. He will return here Sun
day night and on Monday will meet
subcommittee of the Republican Ma
tional Committee to consider the selec-
ton of national chairman and plans
for the conduct Of the campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17

Thompson and companion were ar.
rested Thursday night few miles
east of Franklin station, by Deputy
Sheriff Bragdon of that town. While
the deputy was Handwriting Thompson
at Franklin the other prisoner escaped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17
GARAGE CLERK
FILES PETITION
IN BANKRUPTCY

Portland, Me, June 16.-With liabil-
ing to the schedule furnished Ralph
NJ. Woodsum of Rumford, who gave
his occupation as clerk in a garage,
filed a voluntary petition in bankrupt
cy in the federal court today. The liza
bilities consist principally of notes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17
On Mexico

Of the Mexican situation the platform
says:
The Monroe Doctrine is reasserted as
a principle of Democratic faith That
doctrine guarantees the independent re-
publics of the two Americas against ag-
erosion from another continent. 1t i'm
plies. as well, the most scrupuous regard
upon our part for the sovereignty of eacn
of them"
The want Of stable. responsible
government in Mexico, capable of re-
pressing and Furnishing marauders adm
bandit bands, who have not only TAX
en- the lives and seized and destroyed
the property of American citizens in
that country, but have insolently in
Vaded our soil, made war upon and
murdered our people thereon, has
rendered it necessary temporarily to
occupy, by our armed forces, a por-
ton of the territory of that friendly
state. Until, by the restoration of law
and order therein, a repetition Of such
incursions is improbable, the necessity
for them remaining will continue.
Intervention. implying as it does,
military subjugation is revolving to the
people of the United States, notwith-
standing the provocation to that
course has been great, and should be
resorted to. if at all, only as a last re-
sort. The stubborn resistance of the
President and his advisers to every
demand and suggestion to enter upon
it. is creditable alike to them and to
the people in whose name he speaks"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17
new ENCLAND'S
SUFFRAGE VOTE

ST. Louis, June 16.-The vote Of the
New England states on adopting the
minority report on the suffrage plank
was as follows:
Connecticut 13 against; 1 for it.
Maine no: not present.
Massachusetts, s yes; so no.
New Hampshire, l yes: no.
Rhode Island. 8 no: / yes.
Vermont S no
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17
TO THE VOTERS
OF MAINE

appeal ALL of Maine attend the Maine Primary Eec
tions Monday June 10Th, 1916 and VOTE
Elections Of Maine before
especially those who accord with the Repubcansm of Hughes
Fairbanks They broader and fareachng
influence dene of State Nation results
days primaries be determined the results Maine September
and thereby the influence of Maine the Presidential election of No
Vember
therefore to his welfare and welfare
of State Nation to Monday to vote accordance
with his and his best Judgment for the whom he
be strongest the polls and best fitted for the hono that they
seek.
only that will deeply appreciate the active
at the of all those who believe that nomi
nation will add to Republican ticket the September eec
and that will hereby pledge myself do State and
Nation faithfully honestly concentously to the best of ability
the Republicans of Maine and those who have become affiliated
with them under the banner of Hughes Fairbanks will
the polls Monday June 10TH 1916 and there do their duty
ou devotion to the public welfare they shall
abide by their decision.
And cordially affirm that will enthusiastically support whomso-
the candidates nominated for the high
pire.
Bert M. Fernald
Republican Candidate for the United States
Senate in the Maine Primaries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17

the convention inserted this plank in the
platform as written by President Will
son:
Whoever actuated by the purpose to
promote the interest Of foreign power,
in disregard to our own countrys well
fare or to injure this government in
its foreign relations or cripple or de-
stroy its Industries at home and who
ever by arousing prejudices Of a racial,
religious or other nature creates discord
and strife among our people so as to
obstruct the wholesome process of uni
fication, is faithless to the trust which
the privileges of citizenship repose in
him and disloyal to his country.
I'VE therefore condemn as subyer-
sive of this nations unity and integ-
rity and as destructive Of it's welfare.
the activities and designs of every
group or organization, political or other
wise, that has for it's object the adj
Vancement of the interest Of a foreign
power, whether such object is promoted
by intimidatng the government a po-
litical party or representatives of the
people, or which is calculated and tends
to divide our people into antagonisttc
agreement and solidarity of the people
and the unification of sentiment and the
purpose so essential to the perpetuity
or the nation and it's free institutions.
we condemn all alliances and combina-
tons of individuals in this country OF
whatever nationality or descent who agree
and conspire together for the purpose of
embarrassing or weakening our govern
ment or of improperly influencing or CO.
ercing our public representatives in deal
ing or negotiating with any foreign pow
er. We charge that such conspiracies
among limited number exist and have
been instigated for the purpose of adj
vancing the interests of foreign countries
to the prejudice and detriment of our
own country. We condemn any political
party which in view of the activity of
such conspiracies surrenders it's integrity
or modifies its policies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17
LEGANT BARRED PLYMOUTH

EEEGNNT BARKED plymouth
Rocks, male and female, will be sold at
prices ranging from 81 to So each l have
bred this strain for 20 years and offer
Is first prize winners in the lot and also
a six prize cock at Boston show. Must
sacrifice a part of my stock as I am
moving and have not room for my present
number Peacock. Readfield. Maine, Tel.
BE- june17d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17
Russians Driving
with Unabated Fury

General Brusiloff Pounding Steadily Austrian
Line, Which Is Giving Away with Immense
Loss Of Troops and Booty Combined Often
sive of Germans and Austrians Being Re-
pused-British Retire from Range of Turk
ish Guns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-17
ST. LOUIS CONVENTION

Continued from Page One)
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
STEALS 6 GEESE
FOR her DINNER
NEXT THURSDAY
Front st. Woman, Prepared
moss Exponent, Visits
Neighbours Yard.

xfFere exists In Bridgeport one wo-
man, a resident Of Front street, who
represents the essence Of prepared
ness. Thanksgiving only a week away
and the price of turkey soaring, she Is
alleged to have appropriated six
geese, the property Of Mrs, Francesca
Recco, which she has carefully nur-
ltured, to Insure a sumptuos.s repast on
the holiday of blessed Puritanic err
iag1n.
Mrs. Rocco, however, says her
lneighbor will go hungry if she has her
lsay, She rushed into police headquar-
ters this morning and demanded that
Lieut.. e. o. Cronan send a squad OF
police Immediately to her neigibors
house to recover the birds.
|, Don't delay, don't delay" she fe-
veg4shly cautioned Cronan, "she will
kill them before your officers arrive If
you don't hurry I wouldn't have
those dear fat geese killed for the
world
The memorable hand Of law, in the
person Of Cronan, thumped the desk
with his DIST, and swore "by the hot
shades Of Ta-tarus, this murder shall
not be done" Officers were immedi-
fately sent, the geese saved from the
axe and perhaps the court may be
asked tomorrow to punish the fernt-
nine advocate Of preparedness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
Luscious pies
for Thanksgiving

Mincemeat made here in
the store and favored with
the snap and tang that make
a pie delicious.
Pumpkin of fine quality,
strained thoroughly, and sea-
soned just enough to bring
out is fine flavor.
Apples that are cooked to
a turn, that are excellent in
flavor.
And each made into pies
with faky crust.
Who'd bother with bak-
ing, when such pies are to be
had ready for the table?
According to size,-18c SOC
and 60c.
An order now is a guard
against disappointment.
Basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
SAYS RAILROADS
ASK REGULATION
THAT WILL HELP
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sponsibility for assured results to in
yestors and are entirely unco-ordinat-
ed.
Railroads cannot control and the
government cannot and does not limit
the expense account.
''The present system of regulation Is
based on q policy Of regulation and
correction and not on a policy of help
fitness and encouragement.
'The outstanding obligations of the
railroads have already exceeded the
financial rule of safety and involve q
amount Of obligations
bearing fixed charges.
1.-The investor must accept the SUBJ
ordinate obligation Of security, with
no assurance Of a surplus of earnings
to support it.
"Other competitive lines of invest
ment present superior attractions
eve may debate about what has
caused the present conditions said
Mr.. Thorn, 'tbut we can't debate about
what the people need. The view held
by some that the present situation of
the carriers was brought about. by
mismanagement are wrong.
Let us get a fair view of the prob
lem now under consideration. Let us
attempt to defint an issue that will be
accepted by all as the issue Between
those who advocate some change in
the existing system and those who OPP
pose any change"
eff the public is not assured Of more
adequate railroad service, the ques-
ton Of what are sometimes termed
think, improperly-state's rights, is not
involved, for such a situation would
necessarily mean either larger and
better national regulation or govern
ment ownership. If the regulation of
transportation facilities privately
owned should fail, government own
ership must follow and them all power
of the states over the railroads would
disappear"
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
DIED..

DIED.
EAGAN-In this city, Nov. %, 1916,
Catherine, wife of Edward Pagan
Of Ills Central Ave.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
BUIL-In this city, Nov. %, 1915,
Mary A. Bull, daughter of the late
William s. and Henrietta Burt Bull,
aged A years.
asp
McNAALARA-In this city, Nov. q.
1915, John p. McNamara, aged So
years, months. Is days.
Friends are invited to attend the
funeral at his late residence. No.
81 Hanover street on Friday. Nov.
~ at $3.50 a. M, and from Sacred
Heart church at 8 a. M, with SOL
emn high mass.
Interment at st. Mfchaers ceme-
tery.
II 20 b.
BENTON-In this city. Nov. 20,
1916, Walter M. Bent, n. aged 81
years.
Funeral services at his late resi-
dence. Gilman street, o. Thursday,
Nov. 23, at 1880 p. m.
Burial Friday. Nov. "a at Canajo-
harte, N. z.
H % b.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
BENJAMIN STEVENS.

Benjamin Stevens, painter and
paperhanger, died suddenly yesterday
at his home, III Pequonnock street.
Mr.. Stevens, who was SO years old.
was employed as painter and paper
hanger at TIE Stratfeld He was the
son of the late Elipha1et Stevens, for
many years keeper of the county Jail
when it was located on Broad street.
Medical Examiner s. M. Garlick gave
the cause of Mr.. Stevens death as cpl
lepsy. He is survived by his widow
and a daughter.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23
CATHERINE PAGAN.

Catherine, wife Of Edward Pagan,
and mother Of DR.. Joseph F. Keeley.
dentist, died this morning at her
home, 1119 Central avenue. Mrs.
Pagan had been ill only short time
and her death was unexpected. She
was born in this city the daugter of
the late Thomas and Anne Burns, and
had lived here her entire life She
was devout member of st. Charles
church and belonged to the Eucharis-
tic league of the church and was also
g. member of the Daughters of Macca-
bees. She is survived by her husband.
a. mechanic in the U. M. c. Co.; two
brothers, Owen Burns, recent Demo-
cratic candidate for the State Senate,
an assistant superintendent in the u.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1916-11-23

Mostly they fine velvet and plush. Trimming of
gold and of silver enrches them. Or wondrous plume
of paradise sweeps from them in graceful and
beautiful hue!
The four-conered hat is here! And the Russian hat
with high crown and top of bigger than bottom!
And great many other novel beautesAeach worthy
companion to fine coat.
$40, $15, 500 and more-for finest Paradise plume is
alone worth $25.
floor