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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05
BIG CROWD SEES
CITY BOWLING CONTEST

II. the City Bowling contest rolled
Thursday night at the local alleys,
Wingate and Bachelor took five of
the six points from Boothby and Over
lock. 1t was good game, but no high
score was rolled, both of the teams
having a night off. A large crowd wit
messed the match.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Miss Lou Baker, teacher at Gorham
Norman school, and Miss Maude Stick
ney, student of the school, left Thurs
day to resume their respective duties aft
er passing the holidays in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

ture under the auspices of the Current
Evens Club at the High school building
on Saturday at AIS p. M. This lecture
was postponed on account of the big
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05
PITTSTON

Mrs. A. S. McNaughton and children
Edith and Kenneth, Of Brockton, Mass,
who were passing the Christmas vacation
at Mrs. McNaughton's former home, Wis
tied the Smithtown school Wednesday.
Miss Sarah Rollins passed several days
last week with friends in Madison.
Miss Mertie Chapman visited Mrs. Har-
ry Thompson in Randolph Tuesday.
Whit Warren returned Monday from
jefferson, where he had been visiting his
brother, Wesley Warren.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fassett enter
tanned the Neighborhood Whist Club last
week. Mrs. McCobb and Roger Lapham
made the highest score, Mrs. Whitmore
and Lee Scott the lowest. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Wodell entertain this week.
Mrs, ]. L. Crimmin and Miss Hattie
Shea were in Augusta on business Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

The Misses Althea, Dorothy and Ro-
| berta Harvey returned to Waterville
Thursday to take up their studies at
Colby college after passing the holi-
day recess at their home in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Horace A. Brown, vino has been in i'll
health for some weeks and who has been
making an extended visit with his mother
at the home of Frank Fogg has returned
to Portland much improved in health
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05
HALLOWELL TRUST and
BANKING COMPANY

The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Hallowell Trust and Banking Co.
of Hallowell, Maine. will be held at their
banking rooms. No. IA Water Street.
Hallowell. Maine, on Tuesday. January
9th, 1917. at p. NJ, for the transaction
of the following business First. The
election of a Board of Directors. Second.
To transact any other business that may
legally come before the meeting.
GEO. A. Stafford, Treasurer.
Hallowel, Maine, Dec. 5th. 1916
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

W. f. Waugh of the Commonwealth
Shoe q Leather Co. of Whitman, Mass,
was at the company's Gardiner factory
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Cash reserves of II Federal reserve
banks during 1916 increased s112,763,-
900 and combined gold reserve in
creased $10S,750,0 900. Total earning as
sets increased 166 per cent from ss3,-
100000 to 222,O0O,Oo0, largest gain be-
ing due chiefly to growth of accept
ance business. Net blank deposits
rose from s4OO,O00,OO0 to- s6sS.OO0.0Oo,
an increase of SO per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05
JOICE

The Kings Daughters will meet with
Mrs. George Clark Jan. II. All members
are requested to'meet at l1.3O A. NJ, each
member to bring covered dish contain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Hon. Lauren NJ. Sanborn of Portland.
formerly teacher in the Gardiner High
school, was calling on Gardiner friends
Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

The attendance of boys at the Au-
gusta Y. Nj. c. A. is creeping up to
the normal point, nearly all having
registered Thursday night for the new
quarter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05
ESQ Lest You Forget = We would remind you of the
- MANY Valuable Prizes Awaiting
* THOSE Who TRADE IN GARDINER

ing something for luncheon. All mem
bers will bring their contributions for
"the sunshine boy and have something
to read or sing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Hamilton Turner, who has been pass
ing the holidays at his home in this
city, returned Wednesday to Boston to
take up mis- studies at Tufts Dental
college
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Miss Gertrude Hoyt, who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. H. Haines,
Winthrop street, returned Thursday to
her home in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Mrs. c. f. Taylor and son Russell and
Miss Florence Goodwin were guests
Thursday of j. l.. Taylor in Richmond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05
LOCAL NOTICE

Session-s1.25. The official record, all
committee notices and hearings, con-
densed reports for busy readers. etc.
jan1d1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Miss Ada Dorr of Portland, who has
been the guest of Mrs. Philip Maxcy, has
returned to her home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Donald Butler has resigned his po-
sition with Johnson Bros. and left
Thursday for North Vassalboro, where
he has employment in the wooden mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Miss Florence Fogg, who has been Wis
1ting her aunt, Mrs. r. II. Martin, has
returned to her home in Richmond
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05
MISSIONARY CLASS PLANS
GENTLEMEN'S NIGHT

Tie WomGns Missionary Study
Class met Wednesday afternoon at
Inc Highlands" the home of Mrs. =.
, Noodman. In the absence Of the
president and vice president, Mrs.
Clara Mumford, corresponding secre-
tary, acted as president pro TEN. The
roll call was Thoughts on the New
y car, 1t was decided to postpone
Gentlemen's night which was to have
been on Jan. s, because Of the date
conf1lctlng with that of one Of the Sc
RES OF entertainments at Augusta. IT
was left to the executive and the pro
gram committee to decide definitely
when gentlemen's night should be OBJ
served. Although the attendance was
not large everyone present enjoyed the
me program and the social hour
which followed. Refreshments of coffee,
sandwiches and cookies We're served by
the hostesses. Mrs. Woodman, Mrs.
Lewis and Mrs. Kinds Oranges also
We're served, the gift of G. NJ. Bailey.
lce is being cut at East Winthrop
and Irving Bailey is having some haul
ed from that place.
Prof. Moses Bailey of Oak Grove
seminary, son of Melvin NJ. Bailey of
Portland. will preach at the Friends
church SUNDAY morning Ian :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Quinn moved
Thursday from the Perry block to the
Coughlin house at the corner of Water
and Temple streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Mrs. Fred E. Kelley and Ernest L. Kel-
ley of Norridgewock were guests Thurs
day of r. E Kelley on Lincoln avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

The Universalist League will mold
it's annual meeting this Friday evening
at the home of Mrs. Webster Gatchell,
Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05
Charles j. Donovan

The death of Charles j. Donovan oc-
CURED in the hospital here Thursday,
the cause being pulmonary tuberculo-
sis. He enlisted in Co. NJ, 10th L. S.
Inf, May 8, 1898, and was discharged
April 10, 1899. He was admitted to the
Home from Boston, Nov. p, 1914. A
widow, Mrs. Fannie Donovan of Som
erville, survives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Wilbur Roberts of Gardiner was a
Hallowell visitor Thursday on matters
of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Teri Parker of Farmingdale was a
visitor in the city Thursday on mat
tiers of a business nature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Mr. and Mrs. G.. A.. PARROT, who
have been visiting friends in Newport,
returned to this city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Gilbert Ward Of Portland was n
Hallowell visitor Thursday and was
calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

II. G. Hewey of Lewiston was a Wis
itor in the city Thursday calling on
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Mr.. and Mrs. +. C. Nerrill Of Rich
mond have moved to this city and are
occupying the rent at 116 Second street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

of this city, will lecture in the High
school building at AIS p. NJ. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

G. f. Currier of Haverhill, Mass,
was among the out-of-town visitors in
the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

H. A. Gillespie was a business visitor
in Brunswick Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05
FROM HALLOWELL
TELEPHONE 249-R

Sanborn Lodge O. O. F. Gives Dancing Party Tonight
Counterfeit Nckels Here-Proessor Tubbs at
Methodist Church-Union Well Attended Paul r.
Brooks Dies in Kansas-Wld Ducks in the River
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Mrs. Morrill, Hamlin of Portland under
the auspices of the Current Events Club
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Regular meeting of Crescent Lodge No,
3. A. o. L. W., this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

Mrs. A. Nj. Hubbard of Lynn return
ed home Thursday, after attending the
funeral of her father the late Archy
j. Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

y. J. Dustin of Boston was a visi-
tor in the city Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-05

, storm. The subject will be "Nationa
Legislation"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
1900 HELP
Hang NEGRO
Oklahoma Mob LynCheS Black
man Charged With Assault
ing Farmers Wife.
Associated Press Service

Associated Press Service:
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, June
16.-Henry Comfy, a Negro. was
lynched by a mob of 1900 men
and women near Holdenvine late
today after it is said he had been
Identified by Mrs. Jesse L. Burford
wife of a wcll-to-do farmer as the
man who had assaulted her one
week ago today. Comfy was hanged
to a tree
Comfy was taken to Holdenville
early this afternoon from the vicin-
ity of Randolph where ne was cap
tured by a posse. The Negro was
hurried cross country 20 the Bur
ford home near where he VAS
charged with attacking Mrs Bur
ford while she was alone in a corn
field En- route the mob was aug
mented 10y several hundred men,
women and children residents of
Seminole and Hughes counties.
AIRS. Burford is declared 10 have
said there could be no possible mis-
take i'm her identification of Comfy.
who then was takens 10 tree. n
rope fastened around his neck ard
the other end given into the hands
OF as many men as could get hold.
He then was swung into the air
The mob later dispersed leaving the
body suspended
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
AMERICA HAS COUNTED
COST, SAYS LANSING
Associated Press Service
II rrrrFrn - ~ II A n 80
News-Times Special Service:

NeWS-l1TlpS Special Service
PRINCETON. y. J., June 10
America has counted the cost i'm en-
tering the war and is ready 20 pay
the price. no matter how great the
sacrifice. TO secure world triumph of
democracy over absolutism and the
crushing Of Prussian despotism.
Sec'y of State Lansing said today at
the 9th commencement Of Prince
ton university at which two hun
dred and ninty-siN men were grad
uated Mr.. Lansing was one of those
upon whom the honorary degree Of
doctor OF laws was conferred. in
Guiding ambassadors and ministers
Of the allied countries at war with
Germany. Herbert q. Hoover and
others as a part OF a patriotic dem
onstration on the steps Of historic
Nassau hall.
NJ Jusserand. French ambassador
TO the United States. who also re-
ceived "A degree and who acted as
spokesman for the allied diplomats
in acknowledging the honor. said
the French people had been revivi-
fed by the action OF America
I'VE have faith in omens. he
said "and we remember shat Amer
lea has never lost a war
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
All Male British Subjects Be-
tween 18 and IS viii Be
Forced to Join
COIorS.
RECRUITING STATIONS TO
Be OPENED OVER NATION
Law States That All Such Re-
Cruitment Must Be of a
Purely Voluntary
Character.
Associated Press Service


NEW YORK, June 16-Au male
British subjects between the AGES
OF Is and As years now In the Unit
ed States are TO be compelled 20
Joir the British colors. IL the laws
OF this country will permit, IL was
made known here today. British
COnsuls and recruiting agents
throughout the country are compil-
ms lists OF these men. Brig. Gen.
W. A. White. IN charge OF the re-
cruiting. has gone TO Washington
t0 confer on methods 10 carry the
plan through.
Announcement was made that a
british recruiting station was open
cd today in Boston and that others
would be established in various
parts Of the country whenever con
sul- reported conditions were IA
10r8ble
Reports were received that
fcotchmen living in Philadelphia
Iate begun recruiting a scotch reg
imeut and that Jamaica Negroes lin
ceu YORK also are attempting TO
form unit TO night with the Brit
i-h forces.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17

Who Cast the Brich3
Ask Parolman Lee-May Be!

Guilty or not guilty? that is the
question
IL was also the question in city
court yesterday and the case will
probably go down in history vas one
Of the unsolvable mysteries Of South
Bends criminal annals. Meanwhile
batch Of witnesses are wondering
about things in general. And is Les
ter Atkinson laughing up his sleeve
with Atty. George A. Kurtz kicking
in with the alto?
And thus it happened in the city
court ON the 10th day of June Ammo
Domiui 1917
Atkinson was alegedly on trial
for throwing missiles through
street car window Atkinson al
legedly was put Up for identification.
Mark well the use Of the work
'allegedly", though the marking
mystify YOU.
Then there followed in quick
sharp tones the familiar procedure
of Identifying the prisoner.
4" lis Him"
'Is is him questioned Atty.
Kurtz
tbs him" shot back Patrolman
Lee who thercupon plunged into
stirring recital of the events of the
night of May 90. when Atkinson al
legedly cast a brick through the win
dow of street car at Lincoln way
and Church ST. and was arrested by
Parolman Lee
Special Judge Dan Pyle leaned
far forward. that no vestige of this
important action might escape the
acid Of his judicial acumen.
Edwin IT, Sommerer. prosecuting
attorney also listened with attention.
Along side Atty. Kurtz sat an incon-
spicuous young fellow with an in
Prospective expression between his
eyes.
Patrolman Lee positively iden-
titled Atkinson other witnesses
We're called: they positively iden-
titled Atchinson as the caster OF
bricks az cars. Some OF them were
heated. some of them were phleg-
matte. some of them were non
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
Zeppelin Shot
Down In Raid
Over England
Associated Press Service:

Associated Press Service:
LONDON, June Herman air
ships made "A raid on the east and
southeast coast OF England early
this Sunday morning One Yep
pelin was brought down in flames,
according 10 an official announce
ment after one Of the raiders had
dropped bombs in Kent.
The official statement follows.
Early this morning some enemy
airships approached the south and
southeast coast About a. m two
airships came a short distance in
land, one crossing the east Anglican
coast and the other coming over
Kent for a few minutes Bombs
are reported 10 have BEEN dropped
from the latter ship. Some dam
age was done and fire broke out in
a coast tow. No further details are
vet 20 hand.
Later one Zeppelin was brought
down in flames"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
Body of Missing
High School Girl
Found in Cellar
Associated Press Service

Associated Press Service:
NEW YORK. June 16.-Discovery
today OF the body Of is year old
Ruth Cruger, the missing Wadleigh
high school student. who had been
murdered and then buried six feet
under the cellar of a shop occupied
by a bicycle dealer who fed TO Italy
after she disappeared, cleared a
mystery which had baffled the police
for months. The girls skull had
been crushed
Miss Cruger's parents identified
the body through articles OF appar-
Ell she wore on Feb. 10. the day che
left home, and a high school ring.
Dealer Held in Italy.
The police late today took into
custody several persons who were
questioned closely The bicycle shop
10 which the girl went TO have her
skates sharpened the day she dis
appeared. was conducted by Alfred
Cocchi. who fed from New York
after the girl absence from home
was reported tC the police. He is
now being held at Bologna, Italy,
ard an effort will be made TO extra
dite him Recently when detectives
tried 10 dig up the cellar in a search
for the body. Mrs. Cocchi refused to
permit it, Today after she had left
the place. detectives entered and
solved the mystery.
The finding Of the body is due
chiefly TO the tireless work Of Mrs.
Grace Humiston, attorney for the
Cruger family. For the past week
she had laborers excavating under
the sidewalk In front Of the house.
apparently convinced from informa-
ton she had gathered in her inves-
tigation that the body would be
found where 81 vas unearthed. A
silk shirtwaist. a corset cover and
glove were found several days ago as
a result OF the digging but these
could not he identified as belonging
to Miss Cruger.
Body Under Work Bench.
Today when detectives engaged
by the lawyer entered the cellar
and resumed the search over ground
covered some months ago, their at
tention was attracted by Cocchis
large work bench, resting against
the wall At the extreme end Of the
cellar. They moved the bench and
walking over the spot here, the de-
tectives struck a board through a
thin covering of earth. The detec-
tives cleared away the earth and
found a wooden floor which they
tore up and the form OF the dead
girl was disclosed A towel had been
fastened around her neck and her
body had been bound with ropes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17

commitaI But they all Identified
Atkinson
The alleged prisoner sat quietly.
The man al Atty. Kurtz's side sat
quietly.
Atty. Kurtz called the alleged
prisoner 20 the stand
Then things began TO pop
Are YOU Lester Atkinson -
queried the defense's counsel
Yes, Yes-Go On!
Il am not" answered the alleged
prisoner who had been positively
identifed by all the witnesses.
Were you ever so bold and 50
bad as 10 cast bricks through a
street car window questioned
counsel
"Oh never, no uever," came back
the alleged prisoner-hushed in
Mortified tones.
Thereafter Atty Kurtz proceeded
TO do things First ne proved to the
courts satisfaction that the man
who had been identided-pos-i-tiv
ly identified as the thrower Of
missiles-'tis a rare ward and may
be mispelled hurried reader Then
he proved that the man on the
stand didn't belong i'm South Beno
at all and had been in-guess where
no you're wrong il was Misha-
waka but the court did not hold
that against him. After that Judge
Pyle said il was about time TO dis
miss the case.
AS the crowds left the court room
someone said something about the
interpretive appearing young fell
low az Atty. Kurtz's elbow being
the real Atkinson. The whisper
even reached the ears Of Judge
Pyle. but he only shook his head
and declared that there had been
enough infallible identification for
one day
So there you are. urban dweller.
RI YOU can diSintangle the crossed
log chains Of evidence. go TO it.
Buff YOU meet Patrolman Lee
or any of number Of other wit
nesses carefully decline TO mention
the name Of Lester Atkinson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
CHINESE REBELS
PREPARE FOR WAR

Associated Press Service:
NEW YORK, June ia caDle-
gram foreshadowing extensive mil
itarv operations by six OF the Chinese
southern provinces against the gov
eminent was received Saturday by
the Chinese Nationalist league or
New York from its headquarters IN
Canton. The league claims 10 repre-
sent politically the six provinces ana
TO favor China's entry into the war
on the entente side under a liberal
republican form OF government
Southern troops already are march
ing on Wu-Chang. according 10 the
messag &c.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
RECRUITMENT MUST
ALL BIZ VOLUNTARY

Associated Press Service;
WASHINGTON, June is. - The
law permitting the allies 60 recruit i'm
this country states specifically that
such recruitment must he entirely of
a voluntary character a similar
stipulation is included I'm regulations
recently promulgated under the ACT
bow the war department and So far ass
officials here have revealed Great
Britain has not sought 70 invoke any
other statutory or treaty provision TO
permit conscripuou ON American SOIL
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
SIGMA NUS POSTPONE
SESSION DUE TO WAR

As .aiated Dress Service.
INDIANAPOLIS. June l6.-At a
meeting OF the high council OF Sigma
Nu here today the national conven-
ton OF the fraternity. scheduled 10
DE held i'm Cleveland. O., Sept >. 8
and this year. was postponed 10
Jan. I. 1915. because OF the war.
After the high council meeting a
banquet was given for so members
OF the fraternity attending the OFF,
GERS training camp at Fort Benja-
min Harrison Among the fraternity
executives at the session We're Wal
ter ]. Feare. regent ChilHcothe, O..
and Walter Meyer. grand councillor.
Cleveland
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
MINISTER TERESCHTENKO
EXTENDS MISSION WELCOME
Says Nation has Two Big Prob
lens, Internal Struggle for
Democracy and Battling
External Foe.
BULLETIN.

PETROGRAD, June Is, via
London, June II. - A stirring
proclamation placing the council
of worknen and soldiers dele
gates on record as iTevocably
opposed to a separate peace was
adopted today by the council.
The proclamation was prompted
by Austrian efforts to lure RHs-
STA INTO a separate peace.
The proclamation cites the re-
ceipt of wireless telegram from
Prince Leopold prince Leopold
of Bavaria is the commander of
the German armies on the Rus
sian 'front.' asserting that the
government of the central pow
ers are ready to conclude peace
with Russia and asking Russia to
send delegates to confer with
them. The reply of the council
IS a declaration Of its attitude
and Minister Of War Kerensly
has caused il to be sent to all
troops on land and sea, and it
has been widely circulated
throughout the country.
prince Leopold says he of
fers a peace which need not
necessitate a break with the al
lies. He says that because he
knows an offer of separate peace
with Germany viii be rejected
by our troops" reads the procla-
nation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-06-17
new GAINS MADE
ON YPRES FRONT.
Heavy Fighting Again Report
ed on West and italian
Lines.
Press Service

Associated Press Service:
LONDON. June 16.-On the bat
tie front south of Ypres i'm Flanders,
British troops made additional gains
today and took some more prison
ers says the official report from
British headquarters tonight Fight
ing occurred during the day. the
statement adds. i'm a sector of the
line northwest of Bulle-
court. where the British made an
advance Friday