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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-20
American Steamer Disabled

An Atlantic Port. Aug. 19.-The
American steamer Racine was brought
into port tonight by a tug with her
engine disa bled by leaky boilers, The
vessel, which was formerly in the
Great Lakes service, was on her way
tc an Atlantic pert to be remodelled
into an ocean tug.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-20
American Pas S eng e r
Steamer Narrowly Es-
capped Torpedo
An Atlantic Port, Aug. 19.-An AmeH-
can passenger steamship which arrived
from England today was attacked by a
submarine off the Irish coast on her last
outward voyage and escaped being tor
pedoed by a margin of inches her officer.
Saw Periseope Abeam

The periscope Of the U-boat was OBJ
served abeam Of the vessel by one look
out almost at the same moment another
spied the approach of a torpedo. AS the
missile came on it seemed. Judging from
its course that the liner was doomed.
Her speed. however, saved her. the torpe-
do missing the rudder, the officers SAID.
by not more than foot. The navy gun
ners fred almost instantly but missed.
The submarine submerged, but soon the
periscope reappeared 800 yards astern.
the C-boat commander evidently anxious
TO see whether his torpedo had found its
mark. The gunners fred second shot,
but that also went wide. The submarine
quickly submerged again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-20
EXTRACTS FROM the
OFFICIAL REPORTS
The British Report

London Aug. 19.-British troops this
morning stormed the German trenches
in the neighborhood of Gillemont
Farm. between the towns Of I.empire
and Bony. on the Somme front in
France. On this same front British
raiding parties last night entered Ger
man positions southwest of Navrin-
court
Field Marshal Haig reports that
heavy casualties were inflicted on the
Teuton garrisons
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-20
Guardsmen Wreck l. W.
W. Offices, Port Angeles.

Port Angeles, Wash Aug. ia
number Of national guardsmen in
GLIDING men from the coast guard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-20
French Communicate

Paris. Aug. 19.-After violently bonn
harding the French positions German
troops last night made consecutive at
lacks on the French trenches in the Priest
wood west of the Muerthe and Moselle
rivers and in the Vosges mountains to
the east Of Badenviller and north OF
Celles- Sur PLANE.
The French official report issued TODAY
SAYS all the German assaults we're re-
PULSED and that the Teutons suffered
heavy casualties. German surprise at
lacks on the Aisne front, it is announced,
also failed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-20
PEACE NOTE
Continued from PAGE One)

man view, is again halted and the
German U-hoat base on the Belgian
coast has been successfully defended.
The new chancellor and his newly
appointed secretaries therefore are
permitted to enter into the initial con-
ferences with the Reichstag main COM
mittee at a moment when the Central
Powers are declared again to be in
military ascendancy and the domes-
tic situation is shorn Of fears which
embarrassed the government on the
eve of the crisis.
Papal Peace Note
It is not unlikely that the papal
peace note will re informally discuss
ed early in the session of the main
committee which will further OCCUPY
itself not only with an active review
Of military and economic affairs, but
with new legislation relating to the
re reorganization of the food bureau
and the division Of the department Of
the interior. This department. will
have a subdivision devoted to legis-
ls.ion respecting commerce labor and
social questions in which fields far
reaching reforms and innovations are
forecast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-20
An Italian Report

Rome. Aug. 19-"Since dawn yester-
day" reports the Italian general head
quarters staff. "our artillery has been
Smelling the enemy positions from Monte
Nero to the sea. Our flights of airplanes
and airships have bombarded troops
massed behind the enemy lines"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-20
1T PAYS TO
Read the Ads

~ IME was, and within the memo
ries of many of us, when but a
few people read advertisements
and those with misgivings.
Advertising had not yet found it's
proper place in the economy of life.
Much of it was neither informing
nor dependable nor of interest.
AS with other phases of life, time
brought changes. Little by little
the tone Of advertising imp roved,
and it came to be of use and service
to the people. It developed, gradual
ly, into medium of information for
the people about commodities and
products and and facts and figures.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
THAW'S RELATIVES
 PLAN LEGAL BATTLE
Indications Point to Attempt to
 Prevent His Extradition
to New York.

Philadelphta, Jan. 13!--Althoush they were without definite infornaa- ton 1t was the general opinion of local authorities today that relatives of HarryK. Thaw, who is in hospital here recovering from self-inflicted wounds, are planning to fight extradi- tion proceedings for his removal to New York to answer to the indict- ment charging him with Kidnapping and assaulting Frederick Gump, Jr., of Kansas City.
 Following conference here last night of representatives of the Thaw, family, H. T. Scott, counsel for Oliver Brewer, who is in jail here awaiting requisition to New York in connection with the Gump charges, said that the courts of Pennsylvania might want to know whether Thaw's attempt at suicide was not an evidence of insan- ity.'' ..,-...
 "The courts of this state,'' said Scott, have right to know whether a prime facie has been made out against Thaw in New York"
 Thaw passed 8 comfortable night and his condition is steadily improv- ing according to news from the hospi- tai early today. ..,-.e
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
LITCHFIELD CASTLE
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
Summer Home of Mrs. Ma
 than c. Scoville Burned at Midn;ehf. '---'-

Chapinville. Conn.,, Jan. 13-The gray stone mansion of Mrs. Nathan c. Sceville of New York. one of the show places of Litchfield County, was burned early today. The loss on the house is placed at $175,000 and as none of the contents was saved there probably is an additional loss of up- wards of $100,000. The house fur nishings included many works of art, rugs paintings and tapestries.
 Robert Scoville of New York, a son, had come here for the week end and had attended 8 barn dance at Ham, let Hill Farm. the home of w. B. Rand, a neighbor and upon return ing he saw that the house was on fire. The caretaker, E. Bozele and his wife were awakened, but while adjoining property was saved the progress of the flames in the mansion could not be stayed. Daylight found only the stonewall standing.
 The scoville mansion. three stories in height, built in 1894 and used by Mrs. Scoville as her summer resi- dence, was architecturally 8 modified design of @ European castle. It was an attraction to visitors in this sec tion, and many hundreds each sum IIlST uTONo lAcAAl A>0hCNAlASs ICll AAAICo away to see it.
 Robert Scoville was of the opinion that the fire started in the fireplace of the large chimney. It had gained such headway that he had to rush into the house to get the caretaker and his wife out. ..G
 MT. Scoville was unable to estimate the loss at this time. even the figure of $175,0O0 on the house being mere ly an approximation. The insurance Is considerable.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
BRITAIN CONNECTICUT SATURDAY. JANUARY e7-TWELVE PAGES
ALLIES MASK OFF,
 SAYS THE KAISER,
 IN PROCLAMATION

Amsterdam, Jan. 13, via Lon- don, 4:45 a. m.-The follow ing proclam nation by the em- peror to the German people has been officially published in Berlin: "Our enemies have dropped the mask. After re- fusing with scorn and hypocrit- ical word of love for peace and humanity our honest peace off, fer they have now, in their re- ply to the United States. gone beyond that and admitted their lust for conquest, the baseness of which is further enhanced by calumnious assertions. Their aim is the crushing of Germany, the dismemberment of the pow CTS allied with us and the enslavement of the freedom of Europe beyond the seas and the same yoke that Greece with gnashing of teeth, is now en- during.
 But what they could not achieve in thirty months of the bloodiest fighting and un- scrupulous economic war they will also fail to accomplish in the future. Our glorious vlc- tories and our iron strength of will. with which our fighting power at the front and at home German man and woman. has born all hardships and dis tress, guarantee that also in the future our beloved fatf1erland has nothing to fear. Burning indignation and holy wrath will redouble the strength of every 2 whether it is devoted to fight ing, to work or to suffering. We are ready for all sacrifices. The God who planted his glorious spirit of freedom in hearts of p our brave people will also give us and our loyal allies, tested in battle. the full victory over all the enemy lust for power and rage and destruction" sff
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
Swedish Press.
Editors i'm Sweden Differ in Opinion

Editors in Sweden Differ in Opinion.
 London, Jan. 13, 6:45 a. m.-The Swedish press in general agrees that the Allies reply to President Wilson destroys all hope of peace, according to Copenhagen despatch to the Exchange Telegraph Company. The Stockholm Ridningen is the most op- timistic. This paper considers that even if the Allies peace offers are ex- treme there is still hope of com promise because it is expected that Germany will now also publish her peace terms.
 The Tidningen calls attention to the phrase in the Allies reply demanding free economic development of all states and says that it indicates that the plans for an economic war against Germany after military operations have been abandoned and leaves the way open for further negotiations. The Dagens Nyhetcr considers it Ger many's duty to continue the negotia- : tions, as by merely saying that the Allies terms are impossible "she will not be playing the game"
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13

European editors disagree, as is to be expected, on the reply of the En- tente Allies to President Wilson's note requesting information as to the ob- jects of war of the belligerents. One effect the reply of the Allies will have on the Teutonic peoples will be to solidify them and to unify them even further for the prosecution of the war, German editors believe. The document is also considered an af- front to President Wilson.
 Many Swedish journalists believe the answer represses all hope of peace while others do not consider this the result. What comment Is at hand from the Spanish press favors the Entente. The only editorial opinion thus far obtained from Italy comes by way of Paris. Naturally, it praises the note. The Journal published in Geneva, Switzerland, considers the reply firm and dignified." English opinion is discounted for obvious req sons.
 Comment received by. cable today follows:
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
BANK MANUALS
Burritt Savings Bank IncorpOrators to Meet Monday-Trust Company Stockholders Annual Meeting.

to Meet MOnday-lruSt company
 Stockholders Annual Meeting.
 The annual meeting of the tncor- porators of the Burritt Savings bank will be held Monday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock. The principal business to come before the meeting is the election of the board of directors. It is probable that the old board will be reelected.
 On Tuesday morning at 11:3O o'clock, the annual meeting of the stockholders of the New Britain Trust company will be held. The following trustees will in all prob ability be reelected: w. E. Atwood l.. H. Pease. A. w. Stanley. w. l.. Hatch, w. H. Caldwell, G. S. Talcott M. c. Swift, F. G. Platt. G l.. Damon George P. Hart Frank J. Porter, Isac D. Russell. Howard S. Hart, Charles F. Smith, D. A. Niven, Chas. T. Parker, N. P. Cooley, B. A. Flaw lev. Charles B. Stanley, F. G. Vib- berts, Carlisle H. Baldwin, Howard L.. Platt, H. H. Pease, R. R. Healey, E. H. Cooper and Philip B. Stanley. Election of officers will be held at the meeting of the directorate of the New Britain National bank Monday morning. A successor will be chosen for the office of vice president made vacant by the death of the late David N. Camp.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
British Press
Sees Allies Cause strcngthclli

London, Jan. IS. 1925 a. ma 1, Manchester Guardian corsidera the first thing striking, any 0nt reads the two replies to Prcl wilson's note received from t1s> ligerents is that they make thA ! which the American note excitedI i exceedingly foolish.
 Tn newspaper believes it vii found to the advantage of the that their terms are fully defined to the disadvantage of Germapyl her say was indefinite.
 "The German note" says3 Guardian, avoids all detintt1 both in it's accounts of the pas| in it's proposals for the future. s] characteristic lack of hnmor 4t plains of deportation of civilian4] our territory as though Gen never had enslaved Belgian o1 Frenchman of breaches of ind tional law, such as the declaratl] London, which was never rGtiAG England's starvation campaign, \ was and is a reprisal upon the marine campaign initialed and N with commerce and huInanity many"
 Referring to the German not, neutrals the Globe says Ch1pl Won Bethmann- Hollweg ''has giv all tho world proof of tho which still fills the rulers Of many and has supplied her en1 with irresistible evidence of the for beating them to the dust
 Referring to Germany's dcfen her actions in Belgium the Wexl ster Gazette says:
 'There is no power in tbe but Germany which could set shade of such conduct, and tha can do it is proof that her idea the subject of treaties and Int tional morality have wholly pl it."
 The Chronicle devotes an edil article this morning to a plea ia spect for the rights of neutral& complained that some of the Fl trals with a studied insolcnce must be very embarrassing to thu eign office" After defending general way the interests ana of acknowledgements the Chre says:
 Tt is particularly necessary show consideration for America the matter of sea rights
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
Company's Statement.

Wilmington, Jan. 13.-An official abatement by the Du Pont Powder company regarding the explosion at it's Haskell plant says that two men are missing and two are seriously injured. Seven other men suffered slight in- jury.
 The statement says the accident was ca used by the explosion of glaz- ing barrel, in which the finishing touches are put on smokeless powder and that an investigation into the cause has gone far enough to con- vince the officials that there was no incendiarism or malicious action on the part of any one. The statement further says:
 '"The explosion burst the piece of machinery apart and it is presumed fragments of metal exploded ma ga zines some distance away. Flames from the burning powder ignited a blending tower in another direction and flames from this, in turn, spread until all nine buildings were in volved in the fire.
 Reports to the company indicated that the explosion was more specticu- lar than harmful to the sudden theory.
 While the amount of powder de- stroyed-about 100000 pounds-was large, this loss will not interfere seri- ously with deliveries.
 Tabulations made by the company show that the percentage of loss and the number of fires and cause. at various plants since the making of munitions since the war, has been small"
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
German Press
Will Unite All Germans.

Berlin, Jan. 12, via London, Jan. 13, a. m.-The German press, although expressing indignation at what 1t con- siders slurs on the Central Powers in the reply of the Entente to President Wilson and although angered at the peace conditions, finds consolation in the belief that the note will serve to weld together all classes into an unconquerable determined whole. Papers like the Tageblatt and the Lo- kal Anzeiger says this Is expected of the Allies reply and almost ignore the 1 second German note. which was pub- ,lished simultaneously. The pan-Ger- man press considers the German l communication of great importance 1 and halls it as sign that the lead CTS of the Central Powers are finally l coming around to their view in regard | to Belgium and other. conditions. The entente's specify delineation of it's aims Is accepted in general with re- lief as finally eliminating all guess work and allowing everyone to see just what is at stake. The extrav- agance of the aims, according to the Lokal Anzeiger, binds Central Europe a thousand times closer together. The Tageblatt thinks that the note, in- oIShu Ol 'UclHB d 1lcdfy UlOW TOT O0T- many as predicted really makes things easier because it will serve to arrange all differences of opinion. This paper believes that the reply unites lat one stroke such opposites as the socialists. who are desirous of averting any rejection of overtures, with the moderates, who favor a busi- ness peace and with the annexation ists, who insist upon the total defeat of the enemy"
 "The enemy's demands continues the Tage blatt," are foolish and sense less and such that no German could consider them for a second. The note is an affront to President Wilson. in that it presents obviously impossible conditions in the face of his stated belief that the aims of the two groups of opponents are not drreconcilab,,, and absolutely barricades every way to peace"
 The Cologne Gazette says:
 'The answer which our opponents have given to our peace overtures precludes any further advances on our part.
 Nevertheless 1t is useful to dispel the cloud before the eyes of neutrals when our opponents continually con- ceal their war lust and desire of con- quest"
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
WIDOW GETS COMPENSATION.
William A. Caton Was on Tug 1T. A,
 Scott, Jr.

< Norwich, Conn, Jan. 13.-Compen- sation under the. law was awarded today by Commissioner J. J. Donahue to Susan K. Caton, of New London, whose husband was drowned when the tug T. A. Scott, Jr. was sunk by the German submarine merchantmen Deutschland, on November 17 last The respondent was the T. A. Scott Company, Inc,
 The commissioner found that Will liam A. Caton was an engineer in the employe of the company He left a widow and five children. only the first named, however, claiming dependen- cy.. The award is a statutory one of t$10 weekly for SIP weeks.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
CRUISER STRIKES
 IN THE PACIFIC
Milwaukee Stuck Fast in Mud May Not Be Refloated
WAS SALVAGING H-3
Series of Accidents Comes to Climax When Battleship Tries to Rescue Submarine-Vessel in No ImmeH- ate Danger.


 Eureka, Calif., Jan. 13-The United States Cruiser Milwaukee went on the shore near this point today. The Mill waukee was aiding in an attempt to salvage the submarine H-3, which went ashore several weeks ago.
 Tugs were sent to the assistance of the Milwaukee, which was said to be in no immediate danger. The Mill waukee is a first class cruiser, as- signed to duty as tender for coast tor pedo vessels.
 Difficulties of war vessels in these parts began December IA when the submarine H-3 coming down the coast with the H-1 and H-2 ran ashore two miles above the entrance to Hum boldt Bay, having turned too soon in making the harbor. Her crew. was rescued with difficulty.
 Last Wednesday the Milwaukee, the Monitor Cheyenne and another hoat tried to pull the H-3 out of the sand A seaman was drowned off the Milwaukee when a boat upset, but the submarine was not moved.
 The Milwaukee grounded inside the first line of breakers at 4:25 a. m., in dense fog. Marine experts here said 1t was doubtful if she could be pulled off.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
TROOPS MAY COME HOMIE
National Guard May Be Relieved
 From Border Duty.

Washington, Jan. 3.-Inuuiries about the withdrawal of National Guardsmen from the border and Ma jor General Pershing's command from Mexico made today by Congressman at the war department renewed re- ports that military move of that character would be ordered soon prob ably next week.
 Secretary Baker told each caller that he hoped the militia would be rfturned home within short time, but could not say definitely what plans the war department had.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
KEY MYSTERY LOCKED
 IN DETECTIVES HEAD
Philadelphia Man Hunter Seeking Murder Clew Hero Gone Without Revealing Result of Quest.

Reticent relative to clues gained at the Russell 6 Erwin offices as to key 1731, believed to have an important bearing in solving the mysterious murder of Mazie Colbert better known as Grace Roberts, the perfect mod el', and the sensational suicide of Bernard W. Lewis, Detective Oscar b. Brown of the Philadelphia police de- partment left New Britain last night.
 He was uncommunicative relative to his destination although stating that he would undoubtedly get In touch with his superiors before nak- ing any important moves. Local au- thorities believe that the relationship of the key to the crime Is important and that it has played only superfi- cial part as yet.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
FIFTEEN NEW LAWYERS.
Successful Candidates for Admission
 tO State Bar.

Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 13.-Fifteen young men were announced by the State Bar Examining Commission to- day as having successfully passed. Sixty took the examinations. Those who passed were:
 . Hartford County-George Cutler, Max Goldenthal, Joseph P. OConnell, Frad J. Rundbaken, Moses J. Slonim, Maurice F. Wrenn.
 Fairfield County-Jonathan Grout, David w. Price, Samuel N. Schnee, William P. ZeIey.
 New Haven County-Harold G. Green, John J. O'Connell, Edward l.. Stephens, Alexander T. Talks.
 New London County-Traver Frisco.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
FIRE BURNS UP S1OO,OOO.

Freeport, Ill.,, Jan. 1.-Two fires here today caused damage estimated at $40O,000. Division offices of the Illinois Central railway and the com bined freight houses of the Illinois Central and the Chicago and North western railways were burned with g. loss of $150.0O0. The other fires de- stroyed the plant of the Rawleigh- Schryer company, makers of gasoline engines. the loss being placed at s25O,00O.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13

Husband Shot After Long Struggle
 With Wife.

Denver, Colo. Jan. 13.-After a five-hours struggle with her husband to prevent him from forcing her to drink liquor, Mrs. John Lawrence Smith today shot Smith to death in their home in fashionable resi- dence district here.
 Mrs. Smith is the divorced wife of William A. Moore. a Denver attorney. She Is 43 years old. Smith, who formerly was a chauffeur in the en- ployee of Moore, was 3S years old.
New Britain herald., 1917-01-13
Simsbury Homestead Burned.

Simsbury, Conn.,, Jan. 13-The St. John homestead, built very many years ago. in the northern part of the town, was burned today. The loss was $6.O00 with partial insurance. Mrs. Edward St. John and her son left the house only with difficulty. The origin of the fire is undetermined. It stood near the tracks of both the Central New England and New Ha- ven roads. but had been covered with sheet metal for protective purposes.