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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
PERsHING
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ment, which lost half of it's members
at the battle of Berry, presented arms.
A brilliant party of French and Brit
ish officers stood at salute and a great
crowd of civilians barred their heads
as the Star Spangled Banner" was
played by band. AS the anthem
ended cheers were given by every one,
including British soldiers who had just
arrived at the quay on two transports.
Generals Statement
Shortly after he had stepped ashore
General Pershing addressed the news
paper correspondents who gathered
about him as follows:
Undoubtedly this is most i'm
pressive day for all of us-the arrival
of the vanguard of the American
forces in France. 1t has impressed us
all very deeply We more fully ap-
preciate the significance of our entry
into the war after having stepped on
the shores of France. than ever be-
fore, and now it will be very Sc
rious thing for us.
Il feel warranted in saying that
America is in the war to do her share,
whatever that share may turn out to
be. whether great or small. I feel ev-
cry assurance in saying that can be
fully accomplished"
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American Aircraft
Production to Give
the Allies Victory

Washington, June 13.-A program of air.
craft production through which it is hop
ed to dominate the lighting lines of Eu-
rope within a year has been worked out
by the aircraft production board of the
defense council and will be submitted to
Congress soon with a request for large
appropriation to carry it into effect.
Howard Coffin. chairman of the board.
said tonight that although details would
not be revealed now the plan was so
comprehensive that he was sure Congress
would approve it quickly. For weeks Mr..
Coffin has been in conference with the
countrys leading aircraft and material
makers. and the plan he will submit is
believed to have the approval of all the
interests which will do the actual con-
struction work.
I'VE may as well realize now" said
Mr.. Coffin, that the domination of the
air will in all probability prove the
deciding factor. Military authorities
of all the allied rations are agreed
that unless the Allies can secure a
preponderance of aircraft the war
probably will drag on for years.
I'VE believe now that we have work.
ed a program which will make it pos
sible for the United States to secure
to the Allies next year the permanent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14

Paris, June 13-The Nigor with which
the French Senator, NJ Jonnart, on
special mission to Athens as the rep
resentatiNe of France. Great Britain
and Russia. has begun the difficult task
of settling the Greek problem, has
caused the liveliest satisfaction mere.
Before he sailed 10 days ago, Senator
Jonnart obtained absolute authority
to act as he considered best. The ac-
ton in granting such authority was en-
dorsed by the Russian government.
Senator Jonnart's high character ard
abilities, his fine record as a diplomat
and administrators, and the free hand
given him led French opinion to OK
pect effective action. but that he should
have SO rapidly and easily eliminated
the chief stumbling block of the En-
tente allies in the Levant came as a
most agreeable surprise. That he will
succeed in helping Greece to get on
her feet again in the shortest possible
time, Notwithstanding many difficult
ties which still remain, is the unani-
nous opinion.
The Saloniki expedition has been at
tackled bN many in France as useless,
but everyone is agreed that the force
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Organized Labor Is
Behind Food Bills

Washington, June 13.-Convinced
that creation of a food administration
down fully 80 per cent. organized la
Dor will get squarely behind the food
control bills pending in Congress and
urge their immediate enactment.
At q conference tonight with labor
leaders and representatives of the la
Dor group in Congress. Herbert c.
Hoover promised that the food admin
istration, when organized. would force
prices to a level at which the small
wage Garner can exist. Labor repre-
sentatives, including Samuel Gompers
told Mr.. Hoover that unless costs fall,
the Garner of moderate wages must get
an increase in pay or go hungry.
The Lever food control bill must
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14

Copenhagen. June IS, via London
England is given less than two more
months Of life by Herr Won Heyde-
brand. Conservative leader in the
Reichstag. In speech to his electors
he quoted a German admiral as say
ing: I'VE hope-yes. we are certain
that in two months at the most the
condition of England will be such that
Great Britain will be finished"
Herr Won Heydebrand had asked the
admiral whether he believed Germany
could win complete victory through
the submarine campaign. The admirals
confident reply was used by the Con-
scrvative leader to confound doubt
ers and lukewarm individuals found
among the German masses. who are
questioning in increasing degree the
political and military efficacy of ruth
less submarine warfare Herr Won
Heydebrand also gave warning against
hope Of separate peace with Russia
and a consequent easy victory over
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
DR., WHITTIER
ENTERS ACTIVE
SERVICE IN ARMY

Brunswick. Me June l3.-tSpe eiaD.-Dr
Prank y whittier. professor of hygiene
AMI physical training at Bowdoin College
has been called into active service in, the
tMf,l states army. being summoned 10
Immediate service at Fort Preble.
nv Whittier was considerably SURPRISED
AMI ucouvcuienced by the urgent sum-
mons but delayed not an instant In ac-
eeptlHg he cali
ne enlisted as first lieutenant in the
Medical Reserve Corps at the time OF the
orFau.aation of the Bowdoin unit for nil-
Nan training His loss will be keeni'
ie't at the college hut hts loyalty to ms
corr.rv has rcdoublcd the enthusiasm II
R.Vdous military contingent
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Germany's other opponents. In this con-
nection he said he himself formerly
had cherished this hope but that such
a peace would be possible only il made
with a government strong enough to
control the situation in the interior
and face the consequences of break
between Russia and her allies. The
Russian government. he said, was not
strong enough for this.
Unwilling praise Of British achieve
ment was given by Herr Won Heyde-
brand. He referred to the fact that an
army of millions had been put into the
field and said England was like bull
dog which could not be shaken of af-
ter it's jaws had closed. However. he
was convinced that, owing to the sub
marine. it would be unnecessary to en-
dure another winter of war. He con-
cluded his speech by demanding that
the government display healthy ma
tional egoism" when making peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
P ublic I las Gone Crazy -
Over Coal Says Peabody

Washington, June 13-Francis S.
Peabody, chairman of the coal COM
mittee of the Council of National De-
fence, told the senate public lands
committee today the country was not
producing enough oil to win the war
and that if nothing were done to de-
velop new wells, the reserve supply
would be exhausted in II months and
production would be 50,000,000 barrels
less than the requirements.
While the United States is produce
ing more coal than ever before, Mr..
Peabody said, it is possible to in
crease production 100.000,000 tons.
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be passed quickly" Samuel Gompers
told the meeting, 80 that the per-
nicious activities of food spectators
and pirates may be checked and con-
sumers may pay reasonable prices.
Labor organizations of the United
States will get behind this bill and
push it through"
Figures We're quoted at the confer
ence to show abnormal profits taken
by middlemen. The statement was
made that while flour Is selling for
around SIS a barrel, it is being man.
ufactured in the West at cost of
about 81 and could be sold at So or
50 and still give a good profit to deal
ers. The middleman, it was declared.
in -four alone is taking 100000, 900
profit monthly from the American peo-
pie
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WAR FUND
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which placed General Goethals in
charge of the work had been suffi-
GENTLY definite SO that he could not
be forced out of office without con-
sulting congress. 1t was explained
that, although the house had changed
the senates language in that regard, it
was satisfactory to General Goethals
The bill has been the stormy pet
rel'' Of the present session OF Con-
gress, and went through with a final
row over the shipping board provisions
Objection to the conference report
because it failed to make it impossi-
BILE for the shipping board to remove
Major General Cocktails from office
should they so desire was made by
Senators Lodge Of Massachusetts and
Smith of Michigan.
Congress and the country have con
fidence in General Goethals and mean
to keep him where he is but that is
not the plan of the shipping board, y
said Senator Lodge. The bill as orig
inally passed by the Senate provided
for General Goethals by name but
that was cut out in the House
Senator Martin, in charge of the bill
declared there was no intention to i'm
pair the duties of General Goethals
and agreed with the statement that
the country and Congress were behind
him.
There was no intention to remove
General Goethals, Senator Martin as
sured the Senate.
In addition to funds for innumeraole
military purposes. including 500 per
months for men in reserve officers
training camps. the bill appropriates
$3.50, 900 600 for an American merchant
marine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14

year with half the increase renreser+-
ing additional manufacturers profits,
A"e commission hopes for action on
JUS recommendation at this session of
congress, as it regards the situation
racing publishers as a war emergency
requiring speedy relief.
Inc commission also submitted to
the Senate report on book paper.
which showed that book paper manu-
facturers have made enormous profits
within the last year. The commission,
the report announces, is considering
instltutlng proceedings against certain
practices which exist in the industry.
Book paper prices, the report shows,
rose in 1916 as high as "a per cent.
above the prices obtaining the year
before
Ottawa, Ont. June 13-It is believ-
ed improbable that pending the report
of Commissioner Pringle on the news
print paper situation in Canada, there
will be any action on the suggestion
OF the United Sta .es federal trades
commission that. Canada should es-
tablish government agency for the
distribution of paper and control of
prices to publishers. The matter has
not yet come officially to the attention
of the government.
high authority here states that a
Canadian pool is already in practical
existence. Manufacturers who are sup
plying the bulk of the Canadian trade
at the fixed price of $3.50 are COM
pensated by the other manufacturers
for the differences between that price
and the 1925 figure at which the lat
ter are selling elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14

New York. Feb. Bred Cross divi-
dends totalling approximately s25co,oO
were declared today by eight corpora
uors ~ special meetings OF their directors
n his city and elsewhere. it was an
bounced tonight by Seward Prosser of the
Red cross war finance committee.
The companies and the amounts of the
special dividends which are designed for
cont ributions to the Red Cross were:
Utah Copper Go. $4,000; Nevada Con-
soIdated Copper Co. 100000: Chino Cop
PEI 90. $4,000 Ray Consolidated Copper
c. $1,000. Butte & Superior Mining Co.
flf 40: Atlantic. Gulf & West Indies
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Upon the public rests the blame for
the high cost of fuel, Mr.. Peabody
declared.
THE public has gone crazy" he
said, because it is afraid it won't get
coal. Everybody is bidding the other
person up. If the public would leave
us alone, it wouldn't be long until ev-
erybody had been taken care of and
there would be drop in prices over
night. But if the panic continues there
will be no relief.
Mr.. Peabody appeared in connection
with a bill to permit the government
to lease coal and oil lands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
Red Cross Dividends. Of
$500, 900 Declared

Lines s150O00 f. !. Du Pont de Nemours
Powder Co. s4Oc, 900; American Drake Shoe
Co. $4,000.
These dividends with that declared yes
terday by the United States Steel Corpor-
alton bring the grand total of Red Cross
dividends up to S., 294. 694.
Announcement was made tonight that
Charles Hayden of this city has pledged
100000 to the Red Cross $100,0O00O0 war
fund. This will be in addition to contr'-
buttons he will make as the owner Of
stock in corporations which will declare
Red Cross dividends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
NATIONAL HOME:

Officer of the day, Capt. Frank w.
Mckee.
William Tiffany Camp, No. 4, L. S
w. ", will hold it's regular meeting
at $50 this Thursday evening and a
full attendance is desired.
The funeral of the late Nathan
Whitney was held from the Home
chapel at 9 A. NJ. Wednesday, Rev. c.
H. Temple officiating
The hoard OF managers left Wednes-
day night for their respective stations
after a visit to this Branch y
Herman j. Smith, former member
late Co. F, 51th Mass. Inf, has been
taken up I. A. P. awaiting re-admis-
sion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
SUPERIOR COURT

Waterville. Me-, June 1s.-(SpeciaD-
Court came in at $50 o'clock this
morning.
All cases on today's list were dis
posed of without trial, and the jury
was excused until tomorrow morning
A number OF court matters were
heard during the day.
The first case for actual trial tomor-
row appears to be No. $50, Cyr VI.
Traitor. C. c. Jones, ESQ.,. for plain
tin; Merrill 4 Merrill for defendant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
Two Known Dead
and Score MISSING
i'm New York Fire

Five hundred men were at work in
the building when the fire begun. Two
hours after the flames started many
of the men were unaccounted for.
Fireman Brophy declared he believed
at least 20 had been trapped on the
upper floors of the blazing building and
that the number might run up to so.
The building, which is one of many
in the great plant of the refining COM
pany, covered an entire block.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
EDWARDS SAYS
five MILLION
FOR YEARS DRAFT

Hartford, CT June 13.-Major Gener-
al Clarence r. Edwards, commander
of the Department Of the Northeast,
T. S. A, speaking at luncheon given
in his honor here tonight, declared that
the selective draft is only the forerun-
ner of universal military service in the
United States. He predicted that five
million men would be drafted into ser
vice within one year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14

New York, June 1.-Two men are
dead, two are dying. Is others are in
hospitals seriously injured and fully
20 others are missing as the result of
a fire which destroyed an History
building used as a refinery by the Am
erican Sugar Refining Company on
the Brooklyn water front late tonight.
The fire was started by the explosion
of condenser.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
Mrs. Eliza Parkman

News has been received here of the
death in Brockton, Mass. of Mrs. Eliza
Parkman. widow of the late Shepherd
Parkman Of this town. Death occurred
at the home of a brother of the de-
ceased. Mrs. Parkman is survived by a
daughter, Mrs Arthur p. Abbott of this
town and other relatives.
The remains will be brought to DeX-
ter and funeral services will be held
from the Abbott home Friday after
neon at ! o'clock. Rev. Stanley Gates
Spear. pastor Of the First Universalist
church. officiating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14

draft registration in Missouri was 2S9.
946, it was announced today by Adju-
tant General James H. McCord. Reg
istration was divided as follows:
Whites 269.046; Negroes 1885; aliens
1895: alien enemies 1910. Exemptions
claimed 174,495. States estimated eligi-
bles $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14

scheme. 1t was learned today that
American owners of Mexican oil prop
critics have brought the matter to the
attention Of the government with an
urgent request that representations be
made to General CarranZa for rnodi-
fication of the decree. The tax rate
on crude Oil is fixed at 10 per cent ad
valorem or a valuation of $3.50 a ton
in the Panuco fields or just about
twice the present selling value.
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TWO BOYS DROWN
At OLD TOWN

Old Town, Me-, June 13.-Earl Twist. Is.
and Claude Murray. ~. were drowned in
the river here today The boys were piav-
ing on a raft and were last seen at go.
when an Indian on the opposite shore saw
one fall into the water and the otner 80
to his rescue apparently. They were the
sons. respectively, Of Harry Twist ana
Charles Murray, both of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
Mexican Oil Decree
Strikes at Entente

Washington, June 10 Publication
oi the new Mexican oil taxation de-
cree has disclosed that by the expe-
dicr, " placing an enormous over
valuation on the crude product the
Mexican government proposes prac-
u,llly prnhibitive taxation upon eX-
ports from the Great East Coast Oil
fields upon which the allied fleets
have depended for fuel. German agents
are charged with responsibility for the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
Pooling Scheme for
News Print Paper
Federal Trade Commission Recommendation in
Announcing Failure of First Plan PANE
Prices Predicted Unless Government Inter-.
fereS

washington. June 13.-Announcing
failure ~ its plan to relieve the news
pr,ut paper situation and predicting
pani, prices unless the government
steps in, the federal trade commission
today asked congress to authorize a
government pooling scheme to insure
both AN equitable distribution of the
product g consumers and fair profit
D.. manufacturers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14

Berne, via Paris, June 3.-The abdica-
ton OF King Constantine has resulted IN
a further fall of the German mark to SIS
francs for 100 marks. This means loss
Of A per cent. on the exchange rate. The
aggregate losses on the Austrian kroner
now reaches 90 per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
WAAIERvILLE

"wi,,. II $ experience we know
rhot -. 1aying machinery gives
satisfaction IN Central Maine-stands
-, - the work" From ]. 2. McCom-
mick ana SON advt on last page TO-DAY.
s--Advt
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Andrew coniH

Andrew Coniff died at the Home
Monday night the cause being mitral
insufficiency. He was born in Boston
about a. years ago. He was a carpen-
ter by occupation. He enlisted in Co.
F. 18th I. S. Inf, Jan. Il. 1898, and
was mustered out Jan. 10. 1901. He was
admitted to the Branch from Rutland,
VT, Oct. 8, 1911. He is survived by a
mother Mrs. Cora Coniff Of Rutland.
The remains have been sent to Rutland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
ARcENT!NA's REPLY
To Brazilian Note Causes Bad
Impression

Rio De Janeiro. June 1.-THE re-
ply of Argentina to the Brazilian note
has caused bad impression general
~. The press refrains from comment
ing upon it.
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KRAMER SENTENCED
Heavy Punishment for Self-Con'
fessed Anarchist

New York. June is.-Louis kramer
stN-confssscd anarchist. was tooas
sentenced to two years In Atlanta prs,
on and ordered to pay fine of slo'ooo
Ter conspiracy to distribute anu-con-
sripton literature. He also recelH-
ID year in Jail for falling to regis
ter He was convicted Of the nrs'
crime Yesterday and the second TO-DAY
,he latter trial lasting little over Two
hours
New Jersey Registration
Morris Becker. convicted with Ara
mtr on the conspiracy charge, was
sentenced 10 one year and eight months
~ Atlanta When sentence was pro-
bounced there was loud applause from
We spectators i'm the court roonn'
which the court officers were unapie ~
suppress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
Thursdays Concert Program

March-'The Dawn Of Peace"
Pierson, Jr.
Overture-"Maximilli Asher
WaItzes-"Wedding Of the Winds"
J. Hall
Selection from "A Night in Granada
Kreutzer
Gavotte-"Carrie,' Liberati
Medley-"Broadway Types" Stahl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14
New Jersey Registration
New Jersey Registration

Trenton. y. j.. June 1s.-Governor
Edgs late today sent New Jersey
summariza ton OF its military regis
nation to Washington as follows:
states total registration SOZ.'AI'
snites eo7.ee6: colored 12,74s; aliens
1Ss2; enemy aliens 1855; possible ex-
etiona fsI.fss. states estimated en-
- N. sss.
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England las IwoMonths
to Live Says Heydebrand

Conservative Leader in Reichstag Declares Ger
many Certain Two Months at Most Will S e e
Great Britain in "Finished" C0nditi0n-Gives
Unwilling Praise of British Achievement in
His Answer to DOubters
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-14

eaissssri Rselssrstien
- CIT. No. June lss-Iotal
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kim in Stricken District

The raid had been over but short
time when the king. having heard Of the
damage in the East End, motored into
and through the district. His prompti-
tude in thus manifesting sympathy with
the sufferers appeared to be deeply ap-
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
LIKE AMERICAN cREToNNE.

Before the war, purchasers of the
better grades of cretonnes invariably
asked for imported goods, but deal
ers say that this distinction is no
longer made-women have been 80
well pleased with the domestic ar
ticle that they no longer specify for
eign-made goods. In fact. it is said
that the quality of the American ere
tonnes is now so good that it is al
most impossible for the ordinary
shopper to distinguish the imported
from the domestic.
While many cretonnes are still be-
ing received from Europe, the vol
me Of imports is naturally much
smaller than in normal times.
These bold American designs are
in strong contrast to those of the
imported cretoules, in which every
flower has the propei number Of
petals and every leaf its veins.-Dry
Goods Economisj.
Meade County news., 1917-12-27
BEST BECAUSE GERM-FREe
Nothing but Absorbent Cotton Should
Be Used in the Dressing Of
Wounds and Sores.

When you purchase package of
absorbent cotton you do this because
you want something germ-free. 1t
is simple health insurance. Puri-
fed cotton is suitable to use as a
sponge in cleaning an open wound or
to apply as dressing to an injury or
sore.
Great care should be taken never
to remove piece of cotton from the
main package unless the hands are
absolutely clean or the scissors which
cut it off are sterile. The roll should
be promptly and neatly rewrapped
and the carton closed so that it will
not become contaminated in any
way.
These are the reasons why absorb
ent cotton absorbs and is worth the
extra price when we want something
for our frst-aid supplies.-Ex-
change.