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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05
Ultimatum Served on Germany
by Little Republic.
Kaiser Must Make an Immedi-
ate Naturalization.

Buenos Aires, July 5.-Argentina
has served an ultimatum on Germany.
A note just dispatched to Germany
virtually asserts that unless Germany
makes immediate decentralization for
past destruction of Argentina ships
and grants assurance against future
attacks, Argentina will break rela-
tionS.
1t is stated that the Argentina note
does not include a time limit within
which the republic demands Ger
many's reply. but this imitation was
omitted purely because of uncertainty
of communication with Berlin.
For two weeks Argentina has been
approaching the point where she was
ready to break relations with Ger
many. The cruX of the situation lies
in the case of the Argentina steam
ship Rotegigo- The vessel was tor
pedoed without warning an several
Argentina citizens lost their lives. Ger
many admitted the sinking, condoned
it and offered PREPARATION. after an in
terchange of notes. Then, after Of
fering reparation. Berlin apparently
forgot all about it.
Sometime ago Argentina sent a re
minder" but still there was no re-
SpOnSe.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05
TWO BOYS KILL FATHER
Long Continued Cruelty Brings New
Yorker Death From Sons.

New York, July civilian Dam
necker, ffty-eight years old, was
beaten to death here today by his two
sons-Theodore, thirteen years cid,
and Herman, twenty-three years old.
The brothers took turns at hammerng
their father with ball bat.
Herman, the older son, told the
police that they killed their father be-
cause of his long continued cruelty.
Last night, he said, the father put his
wife out of the house. Herman tried
to defend his stepmother. he said, and
the father threw a tea kettle at him.
The fight then began.
Herman said that his own mother
killed herself because of her hus-
bands cruelty; that Dannecker's Sec
ond wife obtained a divorce and that
the third wife, the present Mrs. Dan
necker, had attempted suicide because
of ill-treatment she had suffered at
the hands of her husband.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05
Activities Against German Es-
piOnage Would Startle World.
Unearth Information of Amaz-
ing Character of Great Value.

Washington, July 5.-Officials, WIG
for obvious reasons cannot be quoted
declared today that if the govern
ment's activities against German spies
in the United States could be pub
lished, the news would startle the
world.
While not admitting they are con-
WINGED that the spy system was en-
tirely responsible for the massed sub
marine attack on the transports of
General Pershings expedition. 1t was
said that the combined forces of the
state, war, navy and justice depart
mentS were working in conjunction
and systematically unearthing in
formatian of an amazing character
and of great value to the government
It was pointed out that even with
the strictest censorship of mails,
cables and press, the European allies
have not been able to meet the situa-
ton to their complete satisfaction.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05

The temperature today averaged
degrees below normal. The wind was
blowing 90 miles an hour from the
south this afternoon at o'clock.
The end has come to resort weather
brands and the old-line of summer
weather will set in again today, ac-
cording to S. D. Flora, local meteorol-
ogist. The mercury will climb to 80
this afternoon and tomorrow also, the
forecast states. Night temperatures.
too, will climb.
The official forecast promises gem
orally fair weather tonight and Fri
day. The mercury. Wednesday night
fell to IS, 2 points below normal, and
had reached 80 by o'clock this
morning, bound for the 80 stage this
afternoon. Tonight the therm omete1
will not go below 10 and will again
rise to 80 tomorrow afternoon.
Wichita was again the favored city
of the state. reporting another rain of
CONTINUED on Page TwoD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05
SCREEN OF U-BOATS
Germany Has Placed Subs 500 Miles
Out in Atlantic.

Washington, July 5.-Germany has
placed a screen of submarines more
than 500 miles out in the Atlantic in
an effort to cut Americas communi-
cation lines, according to navy de-
partment information.
The department announced it had
received an official report that sub
marines are operating off the Azores,
group of Portuguese islands soc
miles from the main land. Important
relay cable stations are located there.
A submarine was reported TO have
shelled Ponta del Gada, 4 city in the
Azores Naval officials refused to
comment on a report that an Ameri
can transport in the harbor helped
repulse the U-boat attack.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05
GET ANOTHER U-BOAT
British Liner Officers Confident Sub
marine Sunk by Gunner.

An Atlantic Port, July 5.-Confi-
dence that their gunners had added
another victim to the list of German
submarines sunk was expressed by
the officers of a British liner which
reached this port today.
Attacked on the morning of June 26
by the U-boat which suddenly appear
ed about 500 yards off, the liners
course was promptly changed. AL
most at the same instant the stern gun
was fired. A column of black smoke
spurted into the air and the U-boat
sunk under the waves, leading the OBJ
servers to believe hit had been scor-
or
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05
AVERAGE PER CAPITA
u. S. WEALTH is $11.51
MORE THAN YEAR AGO

Washington, July 5.-The average
man in the United States is s11.51
richer today than he was three years
ago.
Total money in circulation, shown
in the July federal reserve bulletin,
has risen from s3.4SO, 100000, on June
1, 1914. to s4.742, 100000 on June l.,
1917.
The circulation wealth per capita
in 1914 was s34.35; In 1915. 1884;
in 1916, s39.29, and June 10. 1917,
over s45.s6.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05
SOUNDS CALL TO ARMS.
Former Premier Makes Drastic
Charge Against Dictator.

Charge Against Dictator.
Tien Tsin. July 5.-Tuan Chi-Jui,
former premier. has issued an elo-
quent denunciation of the Manchu
restoration. accusing General Chang
Hsun who played a leading part in
the restoration, of overwhelming am
bition and of committing crimes of in
conceivable magnitude. Tuan Chi
Jul charges that the general was be-
traying the Manchus themselves, who
We're favorably situated until he, Tuan
Chi-Jui, interfered.
Tuan Chi-Jui said he had intended
to remain in retirement and come
forth only when the Manchus, were
being used as catspaws for brigandage
Now he calls on all provinces to use
every oun~a of strength 20 save China
from Chang Hsun.
Fear Japan May Get In.
London, July 5.-Expectant eyes
are being cast by observers of the
Chinese upheaval upon he Japanese
legation in Pekin. There under the
protection of the Japan minister, the
nominal president of that part of
China which insists on remaining a
republic is in hiding. Any moment
may bring riots or attacks that may
create incident bet ween Japan
and China If followers of the new
boy emperor attack the legation to
claim Ii Yuan Hung as their emperor
trouble may follow.
The president escaped Monday night
thru the rear exit of the place and
asked protection at the Japanese Ie-
cation. This was granted him in ac-
cOrdance with traditional usage.
Japs Excited But Stay Out
Toxic, July 5.-ViscounC Motono.
foreign minister interpeilating the
diet yesterday. said the restoration
movement in China is caIsin.; excite
ment in Japan. but as it concerns Chi
nese domestic politics. he believed
peace in China would best be served
by Japan remaining a spectator and
refraining from interference, at least
for the present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05
ENGAGED TO PERSHING
Absolutely Not, Says California Wo-
man in Denial of Report.

San Gabriel, Cal, July 5.-F'lat de-
NAL of her rumored engagement to
Mai. Gen. John ]. Pershing, COM
mander of the American army in
France. was made today by Miss Anna
Patton ar her home here. Publication
of the engagement was made by a To-
cal paper.
There is no engagement nor any
understanding of any contemplated
enga cement between General Pershing
and myself Miss Patton declared.
General Pershing and the Pattons
have been friends for years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05
BUTCHERS SIGN READS:
BUY NO VEAL OR LAMB

Chicago, July Sin the butch-
er shop of Samuel Blackler in Lake
Forest. suburb, there hangs z
sign which reads:
Use no veal. buy no lamb"
The sign represents the first step
on the part of number of the
towns wealthy citizens to conserve
the supply of lambs in order that
the production of wool may be in
creased to meet war needs.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05
STREET CAR DIDN'T EVEN
KNOCK when IT CAME IN

youngstown, Ohio, July 5.-In-
mates of a house at one of the
South street bridges were startled
this morning when a Youngstown
and suburban car came blowing
thru The house took fire inmates
fleeing in their night clothes Ed
ward Scully, passenger, died of in
juries. Twelve others were hurt,
fou- of them seriously.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05
CALL u. S. TROOPS
Arizona Strike Is Beyond Control at
Globe. Officers Report.

Phoenix, Ariz.. July 5.-A long dis
lance message received this morning
by Attorney General Wiley E. Jones
from County Attorney Hugh NJ. Fos-
ter at Globe, stated that the mine
strike situation is beyond control, and
that United States troops from Doug
las have been ordered on the recon-
mendation of Maj. Charles NJ. Bun
dell, who is there representing the
government
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05
BURN WHEAT FIELDS
Pro-German i. w. WIS Hurl Bombs
From Trains in Kansas.

Lyons, Kan, July 5.-Incendiary
bombs, hurled from passing freight
trains, presumably by 1. w. WIS of
pro-German agents have resulted in
the burning of hundreds of acres of
unharvested grain in western Kansas
during the past few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05
Japs Excited But Stay out.
Fire Damages Missouri college.

Fayette, Mo, July 5.-Fire, starting
in a large livery barn, threatened
Howard Payne college, a women's in
stitution, here Wednesday, but finally
was extinguished after having caused
damage estimated at 5000. Flames
ignited Classic hall. one the buildings
of the college. but only slight damage
was done.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05
OLD TIME SUM MER
Mountain Resort Weather Has Come
to an End, Flora Says.

Hourly tenn erature readings for the
day reported by the local office of the
limited States weather bureau:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05

FROM all appearances on the high
ways yesterday, it was a great
Fourth for John ID.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05

WEATHER FORECAST for Kansas:
Generally fair tonight and Friday.
Warmer tonight.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-05

Continued on Page Two.I
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-03
Laura Fuller johnson

Mrs. Johnson was born December 81.
| 1882. in the same house where her
troubled spirit found relief on Fcbrr-
airy IS.
She was educated in the schools of
West Gardiner. in Gardiner High
school, at Gorham Normal school and
in a summer school of the University
of Maine. She was a loved and sue
cessful teacher in the schools of her
native town, in Farraingdale, Randolph
and Cape Elizabeth for several years.
She was married in September. 1905,
to Fred Johnson Of South Portland. She
has had four children. three of whom
are living-Walter Fuller. who is four
and one-half years old. Edith Maria.
nearly a year and a half and Ruth Eel
ma, who is only two weeks old.
Though from girlhood she has never
been strong. Vet she early learned not
to burden others with her troubles
Though not member Of any church,
yet while a child she learned to live
in daily communion with her Maker
She has been brave and patient I'M
der difficulties and trials She was al
ways tactful. considerable of others and
unseltish. She passed her life in low
ing service for others and her last words
were breathed out for others.
Wherever she was or whatever she
was doing she glorifed all the relations
of life-daughter, sister, scholar, teach
er, wife. mother and friend. Whoever
knew her loved her.
Though our hearts are sad because
her sunny smile and CHEEKY words no
longer light our ways, yet we believe
that:
Not in cruelty, not in wrath,
The Reaper came that day.
1t as an angel visited the still earth
And took a flower away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-03
y. NJ. G.. \.
HALLOWIILL


Old South congregational church. Rev.
A. {. Townsend pastor: Morning wor-
snip and communion at 1890 with
mon by the pastor; subject. The Rest
That Is Given and the Rest That Is
Found Sunday school at 1l.45: stereop-
ticon lecture at =. NJ Arbitration and
Peace"
St Matthews church. Rev. w f. Liv-
1ngston rector end Sunday i'm Lent
Morning service and holN communion At
1890: Sunday school at l1.3o A. NJ: eve
ming prayer at !.
Methodist Episcopal church. Rev w
II. Brokenshire pastor: Morning worship
with sermon by the pastor at 1870: sun
day school at l. NJ: gospel service con-
Quoted by Rev. Wylie H. Smith of Gar
diner at : o'clock. The pastor will con
duct the Wednesday and Friday evening
meetings.
First Baptist church. Miss A. j. Gwynne
pastor: Morning service at 1890: SUN
day school at 11.45: gospel singing at SIS
p. NJ. followed by an evangelistic ser
vice led by the pastor.
First Cniversalist church. Rev. T.. w.
Weber pastor Preaching service at
1890 Sunday school at 1l45; subject M
sermon. Church Creeds and Their
Evils. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-03
MILITARY TRAINING
BEGINS AT BOWDOIN

Brunswick, Ne, March 2-(SpeciaD.-
Although the proposed Officers Reserve
corps from Bowdoin has been endeavor-
ing to establish with the sanction and
support of the war department is nor yet
reality, military training and drilling or
free-lancc order was commenced last
night when several squads of stuaer,.
ana professors voluntarily met in Me-
moral hall and drilled in a serious and
solemn fashion for an hour and a na,r
Inc action was purely spontaneous and
was not even advertised. Many Of the
men have had previous military experi-
ence, some at Plattsburg and training
schools, but for the most part they were
green rockies drilling for the first time.
Richard T. Schosberg IS Of Portland
was in charge. and with his group of ser
geants and corporais, mostly undergrad
yates: explained tactics aud gave orders
TO faculty and students alike with no dis
tinction. Among the professors in line
were Dean Kenneth G. NJ. Stills. Prof
Herbert c. Bell, Prof. Paul Nixon, Prof
William II. Davis, Prof Rhys d. Evans
and Miles L. Langley. The men will
continue to drill several hours a week I'M
til some definite military organization is
established at the college
Regarding the reserve corps which the
college hopes to install. word was receiv-
cd from the war department at Washing
ton today that owing to the great number
of similar applications from colleges all
over the country 1t may be some time
before the government will be able to
furnish the college with q permanent Of
fcer to carry on the training.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-03
OAKLAND

The publishers desire to state for the
benefit Of their readers that there is no
intention at present of raising tile sub
Scription price of the DAILY KENNF.-
Bee JOURNAL. This statement is to
offset the effect Of rumors which have
been circulated to the contrary.
At the annual meeting of the La
day. the following officers were elect
ed to serve for the coming year: pres
ident. Mrs. Elizabeth johnston: vice
president, Mrs. Angie Cottle secre-
tary, Mrs. George Johnston: treasurer.
Mrs. Ida Judkins. Plans for a white
sale to he given in May were dis
cusSed.
The gentlemen Of the NataniS club
entertained the ladies on Thursday
night. March I. at their club rooms.
Whist was enjoyed until late hour.
The first prize consisted of valuable
spud and was won by Mrs. George -.
Pullen and Mrs. W. r. Nigue won the
consolation prize Of An onion Miss
Nora r. Greeley and several others
Gang many old time melodies and
other parties enjoyed themselves at
pool and billiards. Delicious refresh
ments we're served The ladies We're
given the opportunity to select one
afternoon week and under the com
mittee Of Mrs. J Henry Morse Friday
afternoon was chosen, to 60 into effect
Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-03
LARGE AUDIENCE ENJOYS
DRAMATIC CLUB PLAY

THE Bachelors Reverie," charm
ing little play. was given by the Young
Peoples Dramatic Club of the Univer-
salist church in the vestry Friday eve
ming before n good sized audience.
Mrs. Harry Mayors was the reader and
as the curtain went up the young
bachelor sits smoking cigar in rev
erie and sees before him in frame IN
the center of the stage girls he has
met. each one appearing in person IN
their turn. attired to represent girls
of every sort and type. AS each giri
appeared in the frame an appropriate
verse was read by the reader. The part
of the bachelor was most acceptaply
portrayed by Elliot NJ. Andrews. MIS-
Iohn NJ. Robinson presided at the
niano and Miss Gertrude Benjamin
sweetlv sang "The Rosary as the Slri
who was costumed as a nun appeared
in the frame, and 1.-THE Star Spangled
Ranner" for the military girls appear
once "The Coed" for the college girl
and for the bride, 1.-THE Rosary was
sune as the bachelor arises from his
chair and takes the bride by the nand'
the frame the one he chooses Tor ms
wife
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-03
Anti Suffrage Lecture.

Mrs. Morrill, Hamlin will lecture on
Anti-Suffrage at the Universalist church
on Tuesday evening at quarter before
eight O'Clock. The public is cordially
invited No admission fee. The Portland
Press has the following:
Play the game for the interests Of
your country, not for the interests Of
Germany"
That is the message which Mrs. Nor
rill Hamln, the brilliant lecturer on
current events, sent to Leila Fay Sc
cor. the secretary of the Emergency
Peace Federation in New York, when
she received a request that she protest
against the espionage bill which has re
Gently been passed by the United States
Senate.
There was more to the message, too,
and the whole reply was emphatic
enough to make it very plain where Mrs.
Hamlin stands in the present critical
situation respecting our international re-
latons.
New Crisis" read the telegram which
Mrs Hamln received from the secre-
tary OF the peace federation. so called
spv bill passed Senate today Danger OF
passing House any hour. Section three
provides life imprisonment for making
statement interfering with success of
military forces. Wire President and con-
gressmen Immediately protesting against
encroa chment on American traditions OF
free speech. Make others wire.
This is what Mrs. Hamlin wired;
ANY interference with legislation con
sjdered by President and Congress a.
necessary for prevention OF internal o's-
cord and for proper defence of nation
against foreign aggression is unlustln-
able. Play the game for the interests OF
your country, not for the interests OF
Germany. ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-03
U. OF NJ, notes

Officers for the ensuing year were
elected by the Augusta Club at it's
regular meeting on Thursday evening,
in the club room of the library. The
following men were elected: president,
Edward A. Mclean, IS; secretary, Jo-
seph r. Beck. IS: treasurer, Raymon
y. Atherton, IS; executive committee,
f., A. Mclean. Professor w. r. Bar
rows Of the electrical engineering de-
partment L. NJ. Dorsey Of the depart
ment OF animal industry, Samuel f..
Jones. 10. and Georges Froberger, 10.
Besides the above committee, II was
thought best to appoint a Publicity
Committee which knew the members
Of the present Senior class In Cony
high school. Accordingly. the follow
ing men of the entering class were ap-
pointed: Norman Murphy. Philip Nc
Gouldrick Miles Ham. Roland Cony
and Ralph Weeks The matter Of
adopting a suitable shingle for club
members was discussed and action
was finally left for the executive com
mittee.
The 18th annual banquet Of Maine
Alpha chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsi
lon was held in Bangor last Saturday.
Representatives from some Of the
other New England colleges were pres
ent. including f. w. Falconer Of Bos-
ton University; r. J. Haviand Of NJ
/. T.: and r. II. Sawyer of New Hamp-
shire. Among the alumni present were
G. G. Chase, '04 r. Fl. Porter, '0s;
l.. d. Barrows. OF; A. E. Hoyes. "A;
NJ. l.. Wilder. IA: G. X. Wescott. IA;
c. s. Phillips. ex-1S: c. b. Crosby '16
and L. NJ. Dorsey, '16.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-03

What might have been a bad runa-
way with serious results was nipped III
the bud by the prompt action of George
Freeman on Water street about IL
o'clock Friday morning. A horse at
tached to sled was standing in front
of Purrington's Market when an cleo
trio freight car went by and frighten-
ed the animal SO that it started down
the street on the run. c. A. Nickerson
of Manchester, the owner Of the horse
and sled, attempted to catch the relns
but was unable to do so. Young Free
man ran out from the sidewalk in
front of Randall's store as the horse
came along and although the runaway
had attained great speed, the young
man made IA sensational dive for the
sled. upon which he landed safely. and
quickly catching up the reins soon had
the animal under control. Fortunately
no one was hurt and no damage result
ed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-03
The STRAND.
Don't Forget Our Special Saturday
Matinee at 2.A5 at the Strand Today.

Announced as a drama with most un-
usual theme THE Criminal at the
Strand theater last time today. 1t is d
Trangle-Kay Bee production with Clara
Williams and William Desmond CO.
starred Miss Williams appears as an
Italian girl born outside the social pale
and brought up to believe that she is
thus not only an outcast, but criminal
Of sort as we'll Brooding over her
wretched lot she arrives in America,
where romance awaits her, to be strange
~ complicated however, by her morbid
belief regarding herself.
Desmond is seen as a young American
author to whose lot it falls to straighten
out Naneta's troubles for her and after
ward to make her as happy as a girl can
be.
Coming Monday and Tuesday third
chapter of The Great Secret" and Theda
Bara in Her Double Life Fox feature
in six parts.-Adv