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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
Washinoton Watches Situation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12.-Argentlna
course for the remainder Of the war
probably will be determined by Ger
many's answer to the demand sent
from Buenos Ayres that the Berlin
government disavow the action of It's
minister in advising the sinking of
Argentine ships without leaving any
trace" and calling the Argentine for
eign minister "a notorious ass.
Whether Germany will force the Dig
South American country into the list
of her enemies is a question or more
immediate interest here than the out
come Of Sweden's part in transmitting
the German messages. BY manX ON
Gals It is regarded as improbable that
Berlin will fail to take advantage
promptly Of the loophole left by Ar
gentina's offer 70 maintain A status
quo for Reputation Of the minister's
action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
PA|NLEvE GIVEN
MORE.T|ME TO
FORM CABINET

Fairs. Sept 12.-Paul Painleve, min
lister Of war, has announced that he
has been unable to form new minis
trv to succeed that of NJ. Ribot, OWNS
10 the 18th hour withdrawal OF the So
cialists. Albert Thomas and NJ. Va
renne.
NJ. Painleve went to the Elysee Pal
ace at l o'clock this morning where
eh was joined by NJ. Bourgeoine. oth-
er statesmen with whom he mad con-
ferred, awaiting him at the ministry
of war. He returned within an hour
and announced to newspaper men taht
President Poincare had insisted that
he continue his efforts to form cab
met and that he asked for time 10
think over the situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
Russian Situation Still
Remains Most Acute
in Spite of Optimism
ARGENTINA ALSO
INTEREST CENTER
Monte san Gabrielle Again the
scene of Vicious Austrian
Attack-U.Boat Sinkings
show Heavy Falling off

,Y.fe optimism seems TO prevail in
..e p-o,isional government in Russia
A. a succcssful issue of the counter
..volu,.or started by Gen. Korniloff
ao7 oould no returned in favor Of
Premier Kcrenskv. the situation still
.sn,a.ns most acute. All the dispatches
rom Te,rograd al present are emanat-
.-r from the provisional government
-- supporters 81 kerensky.
late reports from Petrograd are to
~, eject that Kornilors march on
pe,roxrAd has been checked and that
s,sn hIs retreat has been cut off by
.,rces faithful 10 the provisional gov
srrmert. also that there have ben fur
ser deiections from the ranks of
EarnnoH and that a majority Of the
.onn.anders az the front are still ad-
erng 20 the government A state
men' issued by the vice premier said
mat ,ae country undoubtedly was
With Kerensky. who is defending the
revolution against Gen. KorniIof. the
defender ~ the reactionaries.'
Martial Law IN Moscow
MeanO bile the spirit of unrest seems
r. nave inv aided Moscow, where mar
ia. lav has been declared and govern
usni forces arc maintaining order
one - tho bright spots in the situa
ion ~ 'tc offer of the Central Com
mIt'ep Of the Constitutional Demo-
cratic party 20 aid in the reconstitu
'.7r ~ abinet so as 10 avoid civil
war
Argentine Situation Interesting
NJ great interest on the political side
II '.e war also ~ the action of the
Nrger'ine government in sending
passports ~ the German minister for
- Connection with dispatches sent to
German, through the Swedish lega-
'0n Argentina has requested a dis
f.0V1l f' Germany of the minister's
action and u Is said viii withdraw her
minister from Berlin II acquiescence
- ro' forthcoming
Continued on Page 2-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
DAWN TO NOON
Austrians Defeated in
Prolonged Struggle
Make Desperate Effort to Drive Italians
from Crest Of Monte San Gabrielle
Give Up After Bitter Struggle North
east Of Gorilla

Rome. Sept. 1.-THE Austrians yes
terday made an extremely desperate
effort to drive the Italians from the
positions they occupy along the crest
of Monte san Gabrielle, northeast Of
Goriz,a. The battle lasted from dawn
until nearly noon. when the Austrians,
defeated in the struggle, gave up the
effort. the war Office announced TO-
day.
CONTINUED on Page 2-col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
LEGATION Is Stoned

Buenos Ayres, Sept. 12.-Immense
crowds joined in an anti-German DEM
onstration here this afternoon Inc
German legation and German news
paper buildings were stoned. There
was serious rioting and mounted po-
lice charged the mobs in the fashion,
able Avenida Despite the strong
mounted guards. a mob broke all the
windows in the offices of the news
paper La Union.
The German club and q German
newspaper building were SET on nfe
BY the mob.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
KERENSKY PR0CLAIMS k0RNIl0FF AS REBEL
ASSUMES SUPREME COMMAND RUSSIAN ARMIES
REPORT PART OF KoRN|lOFF'S men SURRENDERS
SOCIALISTS IN AMERICA INCITE RUSSIA FACTIONS
BY TELLING THEM u. S. DIVIDED ON WAR

Leaders of Provisional Government Make Opt.
mistic Declaration Claimed that Some of Gen.
Korniloff's Followers Are Ready to Arre t
Their Leader-March on Petrograd Appears
to Be Subsiding-Feared in Washington that
If This Revolt Subsidies Other Attempts May
Be Made to- Undermine Present Russian Gov
eminent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
amendments
Are Many in Enemy
Trading Bill
"T- offered IN Senate Would Restrict
Puehest'on IN German Press Of Any
Wa Con1n cnts-Ant I. w. W.
Amendment Is Rejected

Washington, sept. 1.-THE admins
Tat'n Fading with the enemy bill,
'..tt rassed the House without a dis
.'n't-E vote last July. was passed by
80 senate late today with many
a0endments including one giving the
Ff'sld-rr power 70 embargo imports
ara prohihiting publicatio OF war
0mmer' N the German language I'M
re- acrompanied in a parallel column
translation in English.
rcuten Commerce Banned
iIer important provisions inter
'''' commerce between Americans and
'fmans or the latter's allies. give the
resident broad powers TO regulate
'pera'iors Of enemy insurance COM
'Nnies IN this country and extend es-
'i0nase powers
Ire import embargo amendment.
Aaaed today az the Administrations re-
4les' would extend present presiden-
'al powers over export trade to i'm
N'r' as veil
The hrl passed the Senate after two
avs ~ listiess debate heard BY an av-
Continued on PAGE 2-CoI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
CARMEN OUT
Strike on Waterville,
Fairfield & Oakland
g Men Quit Because Of Alleged Failure
OF Company to Sign An Asreemen Mt
Placed IN Hands Of Officials -Four
Months Ago and to Recognize Union
-Chanber Of Commerce Urges Set
t'enent = Statement Of President
Eaton

Waterville. Me, Sept. 12.-About rs
men employed by the Waterville,
Fairfield & Oakland Street Railway,
struck at Il o'clock noon Wednesday
after having given the company less
than two days notice of their inten-
tons. The strike was called, it is
claimed, to enforce their demands for
recognition of their union. Several OF
the oldest men on the road refused
70 be a party to the going out at this
time and remained at their posts
These with some men VINO were has
tily gathered together, mana ged to
give a reasonable service during the
remainder of the day on both lines.
First lntmation at Noon
The first intimation Of trouble camc
a few minutes before II when some
Of the conductors remarked that it
was their last trip for the day At l.
o'clock, all the cars were run to their
terminals and stopped. a conference
followed between Mr.. Eaton and the
n Ten of which nothing was given out.
At o'clock Harry S. Brown of the
Chamber Of Commerce, called meet
ing Of the Chamber, together with the
strikers and Mr.. Eaton. At this time
Mr.. Eaton explained the position Of
the company and the meeting then ad-
journod for a time to give the strikers
a chance to talk the matter over and
decide what they would do. They re-
turned in about an hour and said that
ion was recognized and their demands
granted
At 4.30 there was another meeting
between tho men and the members
# the Chamber in their hall and here
the officials of the Chamber offered
to do all that they could to settle the
matter if the men would return to the
cars until after the fair. This they re-
fused to do. The management explain
ed that they could not recognize the
union. as the agreement called for re-
fused them the right to discharge a
man for cause.
CONTINUED on Page 4-Col. d
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
PROCLAIMED AS REBELS

Petrograd. Sept. 12.-The provision
al government today issued decree
handing over to the courts of justice
as rebels, Gen. Korniloff, former com
mander-in chief of the Russian arm
les; Gen. Denikine. commanding the
armies on the southwestern front;
Gen. Mokomsky. chief of the general
staff; Gen. Markoff, the chief of the
headquarters staff on the southwest
ern front, and NJ. Kisliakoff, assist
ant to minister of roads and commu-
nicatlons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
kERENSkY GAINING

Washington, Sept. 12-Reports
reaching here today indicating that
Premier kerensky's provisional gov
struggle TO prevent Gen. Korniloff
from Selling the government failed to
raise the hopes of Russlas friends TO
any great extent
Still Danger Sources
Although accepting the govern
ments optimistic announcement that
korniloffs followers were few and that
some of his soldiers marching on Pc
trograd had offered to arrest their
leader. officials and diplomats said it
was difficult to judge the strength Of
the revolt They We're Impressed that.
even should this uprising toe quellcd
promptly, the interests secretly sup
porting korniloff's attempted coup
would remain as danger sources for
ItuSsias future unity.
The State Department today was
a.
dor Francis concerning the kornllof
movement and the Russian embassy.
i was said, dispatches give no clear
explanation Of the crisis
Some doubt is felt hero that the new
commander in chief, Major Cen. Bonch
Bruevitch, IS sufficiently well known
throughout the army to inspire great
enthusiasm among the troops, al
though he is known as an able COM
mander who has risen from the rank
Of colonel in this war by display Of
executive ahilit%. For this reason spc-
"ial interest WAS tom in advices that
Premier keroneky might assume COM
mand Of all the armice. supplements
ing his personality p factor In the
military situation with tho cXDer.
technical advise of generals whose low
atty is unQuestioncd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
LATE RETURNS
Increase the Total in
Suffrage Vote
Plurality in Favor Of Sheriff Removal
Continues to Observation-Disclosures Ap.
.portionment Opponents Lead by 115

Portland, Me, Sept. 12.-Additional
unofficial returns received today on
the womans suffrage vote increased
the totals to 19,42S in favor and &c.
71s against the proposed amendment.
with IS small places not reported.
Sheriff Removal Plurality
The plurality in favor Of the re-
moval of sheriffs BY the Governor and
Council was increased TO 2714. with
returns tabulated from $50 of the 522
towns.
With returns in from 366 towns. the
res,l, on the constitutional amendment
in regard to the apportionment of
representatives to the Legislature in
the event Of the merger of towns or
cities. was still in doubt. its oppo-
nents taking the lead today with a
margin of lis votes.
The plurality in these towns against
the polling places amendment was
1852; against the militia law amend
ment $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
BIC DECREASE
IN BRITISH
SHIPS sunk

LONDON. Sept. Ia very marked de-
crease in the destruction Of British mer7
,,,,t vessels BY mines or submarines is
indicated in the weekly admiralty state
o,, ,ssuea this evening. Twelve yes
col. Of more than 1870 tons and six less
than 1870 tons we're sent to the bottom as
oo,nared with 70 In the large and three
IN The small category sunk the previous
week.
Tonights statement shows that four
ashinr vessels also were lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Forecast: Fair Thursday. warmer
interior: FRIDAY fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13

The above admiralty statement shows
the smallest number of large British YES
sells sunk by mines or submarines since
Germany last February hogan her inten-
sIf,ed submarine campaign. The previous
low record was for the week OF March IL
when 10 vessels Of over ISL" tons were
lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
kerensky's Statement

slgned "kerensky. Prime Minister and
COMMANDMENT was given out
here today:
BY the armed forces Of Russia l
declare my complete faith in all ranks
of tho army and the fleet, in the gen
erals admirals. officers. soldiers and
s&ilors who have born upon their
shoulders the heavy trial Of the past
days.
The half-years experiment Of free
existence could not fail to convince
everyone that all the extreme IRA
tional demands not inst 4ntlr rrica
out wheresoever such 1anla rds may
have come from. duly cause disturb
ance to the country. Let ever. one -
member whatsoever he might be. gon-
eral or soldier in the ranks. that the
slightest disobedience to authority will
henceforth be punished
~ is time to cease playing with the
countrys fate. Let all Russians VINO
strive to save the revolution and 10
achieve freedom and a renewal Of the
common order of government urd"r-
stand and become imhueG u''tr the
conviction that in this moment Ill oar
ideas and strength should BE- directed
first Of all toward the defense If the
fatherland from tho externa enemy
who is aiming to suhjudcat- i.
NJ Bologoff representative Of the
Irkrainian Central committee in the
war ministry. has issued warning to
Ukrainians against the movement Of
Gen. korniloff and stating that all who
do not remain steadfast TO the pro-
visional government will he considered
traitors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
Finest Poultry in State

Tire big poultry tent was place where
many people put in a good part Of the
day Here they found some Of the finest
poultry in the state and the judges were
busy here in going over the lot and
awarding the prizes. The list Of entries
is SO large that it will take practically
Continued on Page 1o-Cel. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-13
NekrasoH Optimistic


Vice Premier Nekrasoff in an inter-
view distributed today BY the Russian
official news agency, said that the po-
litcal situation could be considered
perfectly favorable. All the command
ers at the front with the exception Of
General Denikene, commander on the
western front, who has been arrested
with his chief of staff by the military
committee, remain faithful to the pro-
visional government. Pskoff is in the
possession Of government troops.
Nekrasoff asserted that it was the
opinion of the government that the
troops which form the detachment
commanded by Gen. Korniloff, were
msled, being told that they were to
proceed to Petrograd and rid the capt.
tai Of the Maximalist element.
Among the delegations arriving in
Petrograd, Nekrasoff continued, was
one from a Cossack regiment which
on learning the true state Of affairs
fastened to declare its loyalty to the
government.
The vice premier added that the gov.
eminent was taking steps to inform
the troops which had been Influenced
by Korniloff as to the real state Of af-
fairs. 1t had been established, he said,
that Gen. Lokomski. former chief OF
staff, beyond doubt had played an I'm =
portant part in the movement. which
had been prepared with a great deal
of care.
AS to the reconstruction Of the gov
eminent. NJ. Nekrasoff asserted that
all the ministers would remain In Of.
flee except NJ. Youreneff, minister Of
public works. and NJ. Tchernoff. min
lister Of agriculture, who decided to re-
sign for political reasons. All the
ministers, NJ Nekrasoff said, had as
sured Premier Kerensky that II neces-
sary they would give him full author
ity to form directorate which would
act entirely with him.
AT this moment" NJ. NekrasofY con-
tinued, the whole country undoubt-
eddy is with Premier Kerenskl who fs
defending the revolution against Gen.
Korniloff. the defender Of the reac-
tionaries."
kerensky to Assume Command
The Associated Press was informed
officially early this morning at the
Winter Palace that Premier Kerensky
was about to assume the position Of
Continued on Pace 2-coi. ~
Arizona republican., 1917-01-31
C0T 7ACE PRAYER
 MEETINGS HELD

Under the direction and acting in concert with the Hart Magann Even gelistic campaign, it is planned to have series of cottage player meetings during this week. The meetings will be appear below between 9:30 and 10 o'clock each morning.
 Following is a list of the houses at which the meetings will be held:
 Mrs. Alrich, 55 w. Linwood St; Mrs. Wren, 1925 w. Jefferson St. Mrs. c. H. Dunlap. $50 N. 1st Ave, Mrs. G. M. Baker, 356 N. lst Ave; Mrs. w. A. Clemens, 1915 Woodland Ave; Mrs E. A. Baldwin, 1907 W. Adams St; Mrs. F. H. Fannin, 5 w. Moreland; Mrs. C. E. Tucker, 537 w. Van Burcn; Mrs. H. M. Earle. 304 N. 3d Ave; Mrs. w. 4. Work, 537 E. Culver St; Mrs. M. H. Chinowith, 797 N. 7th St; Mrs. Wos- ley, 1883 Brill St; Mrs. F. w. Taylor, 315 E. Mcdowell; Mrs. D. J. Peters, 906 N. 1st St; }. WiX. Thomas. l211 N. Ed St; Mrs. M. V. Fields, 715 s. Cen ter Ave. Mrs. B. F. Nelson, 439 E. Washington St. Mrs. E. Newbold, 947 k. Van Buren; Mrs. E. Irvine. S29 E. Jefferson St; Mrs. NJ. H. Slagle, l3O N. 9th Ave; Mrs. w. J. Brooks, 1235 E. Fillmore St; Mrs. E. Hopkins, 513 N. 4th St; Mrs. C. E. Tucker 537 w Van Buren; Mrs. Chas. Conger. 135 N 9th Ave; Mrs. Chas. Rohmer, 605 & 2d Ave; Mrs. Warwick Scott, 1l0l N. Central Ave; Mrs. Abbott, 319 N 9th Ave; Mrs. c. R. Rorabaugh, 3l1 N. 12th St; Mrs. Fleming, 601 North 9th St..
Arizona republican., 1917-01-31
UNKNOWN LAD
 INNOCENT THIEF

All on account of a collie dog. rancher living on East Mcdowell Road, is looking for a young married couple who have visited him in the past, but whose name he failed to get He is also looking for a boy on a red Indian motorcycle who took the collie dog, under a misapprehension. and the owners of the dog, who were not at home when the boy came and got it are advertising in the Republican and stating tha- no questions will be asked. if the couple, the boy and the dog are located.
 The whole trouble started last Sat urday afternoon. when the young couple stopped their machine at tho ranch on the Mcdowell road. They were carrying a collie dog in the ton neau. the rancher had a collie. and they were soon enthusiastically com pairing the points of the two thor l oughbreds. During the course of the conversation, the rancher mentioned that he knew family who had a fine collie which would not stay at home, and was in danger of being shot if he continued his rambles around the valley.
 The young couple mentioned the fact that they knew a young boy who
 
 send him out at once The boy ar rived a few hours later and the ranch CT told him that he was sorry, but the dog had been shot, but nothing daunted, the lad went on and soon re- turned with a collie under his arm. The rancher was somewhat sur prised, and told the boy that he had undoubtedly obtained possession Of the wrong dog The boy stated that he had taken the dog out of the yar6 of what he supposed was the proper place. He was tired, he explained and did not want to go back that af- | terncon. but would bring the dog back the next day He did not show up the next day.
 i The family which owned the dog in | question arrived home during the af- ternoon and found their dog missing 1 Their rancher neighbor explained what he had done, and sure enough the boy had taken the wrong dog ! A want ad was placed in the Repuh- i lican the next morning. and is still running. The owners of the collie are anxious to get him back. and if the lad who took him away, will telephone 374S. the owners will come in and get i their collie.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-31
SENT 53 MILLION TO EUROPE

In the two years and five months which have elapsed since the nations Europe went to war the American people have contributed approximately 53 million dollars toward the relief of the distressed Cross and other organizations and committees in the larger cities of the country.
 statement showing the amounts collected throughout he country for charities, and which were distributed from central committees in New York City alone, reaches total of s43115O0O in contributions since the conflict began There were several millions in cash and necessities which were shipped from Baltimore, Boston and other points.
 The American Red Cross in Washington in a semi official statement January l, estimated that the total contributions in the United States date were about 51 million dollars, but this figure did not include independent contributions not checked up by central agencies in New York or Washington Persons in authority agree that estimate s million dollars the total American contribution to date approaches closely as possible the actual figures
 This sum, represented by actual cash distributed abroad and by hundreds of shipoads of food clothing and other necessities, has gone chiefly the sufferers in the allied countries and includes the eight million dollars distributed among the Begians.
 Of the entire amount more than 5h million dollars was raised in Philadelphia The Emergency Aid figures up date show that s1 013, ,99907 was distributed in cash, and articles shipped the of s2025,00O, total of s3,03S.999.07. The sum Of 1% million dollars sent from this city to the sufferers in Germany ana $65 900 went from Phia- delphia to the victims of in Poland The Jewish collections here totaled considerably than 4 million dollars.
 January l. the commission for the relief of Belgium announced that 1 million dollars a month would be, needed to feed the destitute children of that" country during the present year. Of the 2575OOO children in the stricken land 1 million are absolutely dependent charities the commission stated-From the Philadelphia Public Lsdger.
Arizona republican., 1917-01-31
MISSING MONEY
 GIVEN SOLDIERS

Alter an argument which has lasted since the first Of last July, Adjutant General Harris has at last succeeded n convincing the war department, that members of the Arizona national guard who enlisted from Snowflake Jut who were mustered into Com any D, of Mesa, shall be reimbursed heir salaries and transportation from Mesa to Snowflake, and from Douglas to Mesa.
 The men all enlisted at Snowflake, put when they reached the border hey were mustered into Company D. If Mesa. The mastering officer. Cap ain Enochs, claimed that as they were in the Mesa company, they were untitled only to transportation and salary from Mesa. When they were given their discharges, they were sent only to Mesa. where's their homes were in Snowflake. 2c0 miles away
 Colonel Harris was indignant pVe- he matter. and at cnce wired the commanding officer of the southern department. who took the matter Up with the war department. Twenty 0r thirty letters have been written by ne colonel cn the subject, and at last le has convinced the secretary of war that the men were not to blame fol being placed in Company D that they had enlisted for the Snowflake com oany, and were entitled to transporta- ion both ways between that town and Douglas. The money which the mer were required to pay themselves for transportation will be forwarded to hem as soon as Colonel Harris can eacUTe warrants