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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
WOMEN WIN FIGHT

ApagsTA. Maine. February 23--Suf,
frage adyoeaies have won their forty
year M aelt 10 have The question OF
women n sniIfage Submitted to vote
Of the people Of the State, and Govern.
or Milliken has annoupeed that he will
sign the measure to that effect, which
has been passed unanimously by the
house and the senate of the state legis
lature. b . r. = M. " - .
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
CUT DOWN RAILROAD
EMPLOYEES IN MEXICO
CBy The Associated Press)

CITY OF MEXICO, February 23 -
Felipe Pescador, director general Of the
railroad lines operated by the govern
mcnt, after trip over the various
systems has announced that the force
Of employees will be reduced materially
in the near future, He announced that
there were now more men employed on
the railroads than in 1912 when traffic
was at its heights and that the work
necessary could be performed adequate
ly by force approximately one third
less
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
BRITISH INTERESTS
TO PAY MILLIONS
FOR JAPANESE SHIPS
tA..Ooia.sd Prs.. ~ Federal wirsl...,

SEATTLE, February 23-British in
terests have purchased seventeen
steamships now, being built at Kobe,
Japan, according TO officers of the
steamer Chicago Maru, which arrived
here yesterday. 1t is understood that
the purchasers of the ships intend
using them in new service to be inau.
gurated between Puget Sound and
ports Of China and japan. The ton,
mage of the vessels reported taken over
by the British company totals l5S,6O0
tons. The purchase price of the seven.
teen new steamers is reported to be
thirty-three million dollars.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
BRITISH STEAMER SUNK

LONDON, February 23--The British
steamer John Mills has been sunk, ac.
rording to the announcement here last
night. Four members Of her crew,
badly injured by the explosion of the
torpedo that destroyed the vessel and
two killed by the explosion, have been
landed The remainder of the crew is
missing, says the Central News
Agency.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
INDIANA JOINS THE
SUFFRAGE STATEHOOD
tAssociatsd Press by Federal wireisss)

tAssociated Press by Federal wireisss)
INDIANAPOLIS, February 23--The
Indiana woman suffrage bill has been
passed by the lower house of the leg
islature, The measure was previously
adopted by the senate and now goes to
Governor Goodrich for approval. The
bill gives women of the State the right
to vote for practically all city, county
and State officials except the governor
and the secretary of State. p "a
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
WHITE STAR RlINER g..
CELTIC HITS mine
tAssOciatsd Press by Federal wirelsss)

tAssociated Press BY Federal Wtreless)
NEW YORK, February 22-R Reports
that the big White Star liner Celtic
hit mine on February IA and was
towed back to Liverpool, damaged, were
brought to this port today by passen-
gers aboard the American, liner Phila.
delphia. They say that wireless calls
summoned the Philadelphia to the mid
of the Celtic. A troopship from Cana.
da, also picking up the wireless calls,
rushed to the spot where the Celtic was
lying helpless and towed her back to
port. Officers of the Philadelphia to,
day refused to talk. White Star line
officials declared no word Of the ex
plosion had been received by them.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23

AALONTKA, February 23--(Assoei.
ated Press Staff Correspondence
Large contingents Of Italian troops
have been arriving here to reinforce the
troops of the Entente powers already
on the fighting lines in Macedonia.
There is general talk Of spring
offensive, and of II pushing through as
planned last year. The attack last
year was prevented by the assault of
the Germans upon Verdun, now just a
year ago but this year nothing of the
sort is anticipated, and the strength of
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
ARTILLERY DUELS AND
RAIDS MARK FIGHTING

ASSOCIATED Press BY Federal wirslsss)
NEW YORK, February 23--Artillery
duels and minor infantry raids marked
the fighting on all battle fronts in
Europe yesterday according TO advices
from the various capitals. There were
no big engagements in any of the
theaters Of fighting.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
Washington Believes That Wilson
Is Likely To Appear Before Joint
Session With Request For More
Authority In Existing Crisis
EXPECTED TO LAY PLANS
BEFORE CABINET MEMBERS
Session of Wilson's Official Fam
lily To Be Held Today, May Be
Most Momentous In the His
tory Of Present Generation
CA.soeiatsd Press by Federal wireless,

ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wireless)
Wv WASHINGTON February 3D.
" President Wilson will probably
obefore congress in joint ses-
sion tonight or tomorrow TO ask for
authority to use such means as he may
deem best TO meet the emergency which
the submarine policy of Germany and
the aequiescenee in that policy Of
Austria. Turkey and Bulgaria have
forced upon the United States.
1t was intimated here yesterday, the
intimatioh being corroborated by all
indications, that the plans Of the Presi-3
dent will be laid before the members Of
the cabinet at the regular cabinet meet-
ing this afternoon. At that meeting
thelarrnngements win be compleied for
saisfke d 56ldt sessioa of 16deItss %
be addressed by the President. II Is
expecfed that this session win be the
most momentous in the history OF the
milton.
Pledges Violated
Following the break with Germany,
when it was made plain that the ad-
mi di1 IkIldH proposed TO follow up
wofds with deeds should Germany
make good its threats against all
merchant shipping in the prescribed
zones, there have been repeated viola
tions Of the Sussex pledges, 10 which
the United States announced Il in.
tended to hold Germany. At least one
American ship has been sunk, in con-
travention to all international law
and in violation of the German pledges.
This ship was destroyed by an Austrian
submarine.
Twice the United States has for.
! mally presented a demand upon Austria
to declare whether or not that nation
intended also to employ submarines in
| unrestricted warfare, but as yet there
has been no reply from Vienna, while
unofficial reports are that Austria pro-
poses TO stand squarely by her ally
Germany.
Demands Ignored
Twice the United States has pre-
sented a demand upon Germany for the
release of the American seamen taken
to Germany as prisoners Of war on the
captured steamer Yarrowdale. AS yet
there has been received no official
promise from Germany that the seamen
have been or are to be released, while
unofficial reports state that the men arc
held until Germany is satisfied that no
German seaman is held in detention by
l "A. 4 4.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
GERARD IN SPAIN

MADRID, February 22--James Ger
ard, late of the Berlin embassy, arrived
with his party today, en- route to the
United States. He was met by repre-
sentatives Of the Spanish foreign of
flee and by U. =. Ambassador Willard.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
FOOD RIOTS BREAK .a44s a. :.
OUT AMONG GREEKS
ASSOCIATED Press by Federal wlrsls.s5

LONDON, February ga Reuter- =
despatch from Athens today reports
that food riots have broken out amoug
the workmen at Piraens, the riots be.
coming so serious that shops and the
customhouse were closed. The mobs
looted grocer and butcher shops, Many
have been arrested. t" ..l 80.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
WEEKS HAS A SUBSTITUTE
FOR ADMINISTRATION BILL
tASsociatsd Prsss By Federal wirslss..I

WASHINGTON, February 90 -
Reasonable protective tariffs with II
bond issue to provide for military
preparedness were proposed by Sen.
ator Weeks today as substitute provi.
siOns' for the administration = revenue
bill. - 'H..'... .,.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
AMERICAN SAILORS
ARE T0BE FREED

4 BERLIN, February %. ~ A Berlin
despatch received here today says that
the American sailors on the Yarrowdale,
held by Germany until the United
States had demanded their release,
have been freed, after Germany was
Informed officially that no German ships
in the United States have been con-
fiscated and no German crews intern.
ed p. .,
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
BUSINESS OF CANAL
SMASHESALL RECORDS
ASSOCIATED Press by FEDERAL wirslsss.)

(Associated Press by FEDERAL WirelessJ
WASHINGTON, February 22-- The
Panama canal business for January Was
l76 vessels with tonnage of 557, $40
The previous record for one month was
that Of July, 1915, when 40 vessels
with tonnage Of 1870, used the biz
waterway.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
NEW MEXICO BUR|ES
=. GOVERNOR DE BACA
tAaaOciatsd Press BY Fadsral wireless,

EAST LAS VEGAS, New Mexico,
February 22--Business was suspended
today while the funeral of Governor
Eugene de Baca was held on day or
dinarily given over TO patriotic cele
bration. Governor Lindsay and ave
former governors Of the state acted as
pallbeaTers. ..,,.. ... ....
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1917-02-23
BRITISH SOCIETY PAYS
HONOR TO WASHINGTON
tAaaoeIalsa rts.. by F.asral wlrsls.al

SALT LAKE CITY, February 22 -
The British Society, for the first time
in it's history, today celebrated Wash
ingtOn's birthday. g..
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
Iimes-Dispatch Contest Bulletin

The special vote values an
nounced in to-day's Contest
Bulletin and advertisements SUI
persede all previous offers. Read
each advertisement thoroughly.
The following combinations
with bonus vote value are Of
fered for the week ending Sep
TENDER /, at 3 o'clock P. M:
Combination No. 1.
l e. P. Murphy paid receipt.
10 Cafeteria checks.
rs Piedmont cigarette boxes.
Combination No. 9.
1 New savings account in Mer-
chants National Bank.
25 Taxa Kola bottle tops.
5 Ecolos wrappers.
Combination No. 3.
2 Columbus flour sacks.
Is Pearl Laundry slips.
5 Royal Club labels.
For each combination, 5000
bonus votes.
For ten combinations, $4,000
bonus votes.
For 25 combinations, 225,oOo
bonus votes.
For SO combinations, 100000
bonus votes.
Keep the labels, wrappers,
ETC.. from each combination sep
arate, and they must be reason
ably clean.
In addition to the above, 50,-
900 votes will be given on each
new dealers order for Aragon
brand coffee, tea and rice. Bring
the written order to Contest
Headquarters. Votes will be
credited as soon as the Aragon
Coffee Company has accepted
each order. Remember that
these orders must be from deal
ers not now handling any of
these three Aragon products.
$4,000 bonus votes will be al
lowed on new dealers order for
either coffee. tea or rice, where
dealer has not handled this par
ticular product before. The spe-
cial offer for 100000 bonus votes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30

for new dealers for Corby Bak-
ing Company is continued for
this week.
See new dealer" offer in
Aragon Coffee Company adver-
tisement, and remember that
you can also secure an addi-
tional $4,000 bonus votes by
giving the demonstration in the
Aragon booth at contest head
quarters your own order for five
pounds Aragon coffee, one-half
pound Aragon tea and three
pounds Aragon rice. See Aragon
advertisement for full details.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
MARINE CORPS WANTS
ONLY THE VERY BEST
Already 1000 Over Authorized Strength
and VIII Pick New Men
With Cnre

Orders tive Just been received at
the local marine corps recruiting sta
ton to enlist only those who are best
quaIined in every respect for marine
service. The authorized war strength
OF the marine corps has been exceeded
by over 1000. and though men are not
really needed they arc enlisted. pro-
vided their physical and mental quail
ncations are the very best.
!, The quota for the entire Eastern re-
rruittnR division. which consists OF
eight districts in Virginia. North Caro-
lima and tho greater part OF West Vlr-
Einia. Is now just 1875 men per month
That for this district is now just M
teen per month. OF which number Rich
mond's Is ten.
Five men from Charleston. W. Va,
were accepted yesterday as follows:
Marion r.. Friend, Oklcy w. Walker.
Edward L. Bradley. Carlton w. Frame
and William +. Graham. Friend,
Frame and Walker were Immediately
transferred to Port Royal. and II is cx-
pected that the other two will follow
to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-08-30
GRAYS AND BLUES ARE
BOTH IN NEED OF MEN
First Battalion OF first Regiment
Nearly $50 short OF Author
tied War Strength.

Nearly $50 short OF Author
tied War Strength.
Announcement was mado yesterday
that. about ESQ men are needed to bring
the Grays to authorized strength. whilo
the Bloes need about sixty. 1t Is tho
wish OF tho commanders to get these
mon before going into training at An
niston. Ala. Therefore, every man Of
enlistment age who has not enlisted
In tho ARMY or navy or in the marine
corps Is. by not doing 80. delaying tho
movement OF the Richmond boys to tho
training camp.
Details OF tho public drill of tho
Blues. which will come of next Sum
day afternoon. have not yet been an
nounced. Major T. w. Bowles. COM
mander In charge. said yesterday that
he was still working on the plans.
The signal corps is on the lookout
Tor = good horseshocr. This is tho
only vacancy being offered. and the
salary is @3S per month. with all ex-
penses paid.
Following Is the list OF those who
Joined some branch of army service
yesterday: In the rcguInr army
Walker H. Trent. colored, OF Jcters-
Vile. medical department: Nick j..
Katzis, OF Hopewcll. medical depars-
mont, and Chetnik Czeslaw. Of Hope
we'll infantry: all being sent to Fort
Ihomas last night. In Headquarters
Company. New York National Guard,
Forty-seventh Regiment-Charlcs P.
smith. OF New York. In battery F,
First Virginia Field Artillery-Joscph
+. Garren. OF Richmond. who was seat
to armory
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10
CITY GOVERNMENT
MEETING MONDAY

At the Monday evening meeting the
following were appointed as special po-
lice. on recommendation of City Mar
shall Tozier: For the Water district F.
f. Andrews, Michael Cusick, l.. IT.
White James r. Hood: for the S. D.
Warren Paper Co. Walter A. Morse,
Wilbert \. Dudley was appointed as
Weighcr of wood paper and pulp for
the Hollingsworth and Whitney Co Pc
titions from Fred NJ. Fogg and others
and Jerry Preble and others asking for
an appropriation of $1,000 to be ex-
pended for gravel TO be hauled on the
River road, was ordered laid on the
table pending the rawing of the ap-
preparation bill a petition was receiv-
ed from the Lewiston, Augusta and
Natcrville Street Railway Co. asking
for permission to lay a spur track from
their track in Depot square to their
recently acquired wharf. A hearing on
the same was ordered for Monday eve
ming. April is. The request in full an
pears in today's issue in our advertising
columns
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10
O'C0NNELL GETS
THREE YEARS FOR
SHOOTING QUINN

Portland Me, April "a sentence of
three years in the federal prison at
Atlanta was imposed by Judge Hale
Of the l.. S. District court on Jeffrey
O'Connell of Chelsea, a veteran of
Company A. Sth Mass. Regt., which
went out to the Civil War from New
buryport.
O'Connell was found guilty OF as
sault with intent to kill John Quinn
at the National Soldiers Home at To-
gus on the evening of March 81.
He attacked Quinn with a loaded
revolver and fired two shots, one of
the bullets striking Quinn, passing
through his right hand and lodging in
his hip.
O'Connell was arraigned before a
Jury in the L. S. District court on Fri
day last and the trial was not con
Guided until Saturday O'Connell
claimed he had been on a spree and
was in a highly nervous condition at
the time Of the attack.
He was defended by r. S. Higgins,
L. S. District Attorney Merrill rep
resenting the government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10

en- by, the Portland Band. which took
place from to o'clock. Likewise
the tables were we'll patronized and the
flower and candy girls did a regular
land office business. The floor, which
was newly waxed. was in prime condi-
ton and with the excellent music left
nothing to be desired even by the most
fastidious.
The following is the program OF the
concert each number receiving gener-
Gus applause: March. Gates City. We'll
don: overture, Queen of Autumn.
Bigge; operate, The Princess Pat. Vic
tor Herbert baritone solo. Une Sere-
made Chapelle. rendered by Felice
Palermo: selection, Hawiian. Lake: pa
trotic fantasy, Day at West Point,
BendiX.
The general committee charge was
Emile Dudley, Howard W. Eastman,
Walter Roberts. William E. Roberts
oficiated as floor manager and E. w.
Strout and L. \. Smith served as aids.
Wilbur Roberts and Charles Roberts
had charge of the refreshments. The
candy and flower girls were Leona Es-
ponette. Caroline Garcelon. Beatrice
Spinney and Laura Lewis. Allen Mes
ser, Thomas Kelley, Eugene Spinney,
Donald Milton. Chick Wolman and X.
Percival were the walters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10
LeightOn-W

James Edward Leighton, Jr and
MISS AIplna Walker, daughter of
George Walker of Stonington. Me
were united in marriage at the Sacred
Heart church at 9 A. NJ, with nuptial
nigh mass celebrated by Rev Ea,be,
James a. Carey. The wedding march
was played by Mrs. Charles A Per-
kihs. The solo, Ave Marie. was sung
by Mrs. Perkins. The ushers were
William +. Woodsde and George
alker, .Jr, Of Dexter. Me, a brother
OIL the bride. William L. Quinn was
pest man and Miss Eleanor Walker of
Stonington, Me, the brides sister. was
the bridesmaid. The bride was becom :
lngly gowned i'll white georgette crepe,
with white satin trimmings. Her pref :
" veil was dainty caught with orange
blossoms. A shower bouquet of brida
roses and sweet peas was carried by
the bride The bridesmaid wore pink
georgette crepe and pretty hat to
match. The altar decorations We're
carnations and Easter lilies.
Mrs. Leighton has made her home in
dalloWe!i for the past five years. She
attended the Stonington High school
and ShaW's Business College at Au-
guSta. For the past several years she
had been employed at the Gannett
Publishing Co. at Augusta Mr.. Leigh
ton is graduate of HalIowell High
school in the class of 1907 He is at
present member of the Hallowell
postoffice force. He holds the Office OF
secretary of the Maine Post Office
Clerks Association and is secretary OF
the Civil Service Board Examiners
also vice president of the Bombahook
Club.
Following the wedding ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served at the
groom's home. As Water street. The
wedding trip is to parts unknown"
The bride was the recipient of many
handsome wedding gifts, prominent
among them being beautiful pieces OF
cut glass and silvcrware.
Among the out town guests We're
George \. Walker of Stonington, Me-
George A. Walker, Jr.. of Dexter, Flea :
nor Walker of Stonington. Me, and
Miss Helen Quinn of Waterville.
The newly welded couple have the
best wishes Of their many friends for
long life and happiness They are
prominent young people of Hallowell
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10
Fine Auxiliary
Signal Corps
A. I. & I. Gift
apr10d1t

New York, April 9.-Perhaps the
finest signal auxiliary corps possessed
by any army has been given to the
United States by the American Tele-
phone & Telegraph Co. About 500 en-
gineers already have been selected and
some of them have been sworn into
army service The differences between
government pay and their salaries
with the telephone company will be
paid by the latter.
The corps will be made up Of gen
eral, plant and traffic engineers to
plan, set up and operate telephone,
telegraph and wireless plants. II the
regular force of the navy proves TO be
too small men also will be supplied to
assist in the wireless work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10

Three well-known young men OF TINS
city. Donald Wood. Ralph Hildreth and
Earle Gray, have answered the call TO
the colors and left on the forenoon
train Monday for Portland TO take their
examinations to enter the Navy. The
Hallowell High school student body and
teachers. of which institution the young
men were students, were present at the
station and gave them a royal send off,
the fitting ovation including series
of class and school yels which were
given with great enthusiasm. The dc
parting boys are fine manly fellow
and popular. with large circle Of
friends and well wishers who not only
commend them for their patriotism but
wish for them bright and successful
future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10

The tent that is to be used by the
Chamber of Commerce and the CITY
Cove nment for recrl! ting purposes
has arrived in the city and will prob
ably be put in place on the common
Tuesday or Wednesday. The meet
ing that was to have been held on
Thursday night at the City Opera
House will have to be given up as
there is another event scheduled there
for that night but some other arrange
ment will be made for holding the
meeting and there is no doubt in the
minds of the promoters that the re
qured numbeS for the company Will
be easily secured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10

dam was constructed by DR.. Sylvester
Gardiner about 1922. Since the destruc-
ton of the plant of the Oakland Mfg.
Co. about two years ago, the power fur
nished by the dem has not been utlhz-
ed. In the earlier days, however, there
have been many prosperous industries
located on the oam, and strange to re-
late all of the buildings have been de-
stroyed by fire. Among the industries
were the Oakland Mfg. Cos plant the
Joshua Gray saw mill, the grist mill
of Bartlett G. Dennis, Scribners ma
chine shop Joseph Pray's machine
shop, Charles Swift's jewelry box fac
tory. the single mill Of r. Drake. In
addition to the above the P. c. Holmes
machine shop at one time derived its
motive power from the dam. The own
ers of the dam stated that in all proba-
bilities the dam would be rebuilt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10
WIRELESS STATIONS IN
GARDINER DISMANTLED

chief of police Tozier was out Monday
morning looking up the wireless outfits in
this city. In conformance with an order
from the United States Department of
commerce and Labor all radio stations
in New England, both for transmitting
and receiving are to be dismantled. All
antennae and aerial wires connected with
the same must be Immediately lowered to
the ground. 1t will not be sufficient to
disconnect them, although disconnections
must also be made. The Chief is pre-
pairing a list of all stations in Gardiner
which numbers close to %. The most
powerful plant is that of +. H. Woodbury.
and even this is not licensed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-10

The final days work for the Cham
Der of Commerce was completed Mon
day when the two teams which had
been chosen made their big drive for
memberships. the whole ending with a
lunch at the Elmwood hotel in the
evening. at which the winners had a
turkey supper and the losers eat
crackers and water. There were also
a few addresses after the banquet
was over. The whole has been very
successful and there is no doubt in the
minds of the business men Of the city
but what it will be great thing for
the city.