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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
CRAVE MENACE
Growing Activity Of l,
w. w. In Far West
Strikes, Leekouts and General Dis
turbanees Over Seven States-Jus.
tiee Department Plans Drastic Ae-
ton

Washington, Aug. 16.-Grave menace
to industries whose continuation at
high speed is deemed vital to the pros
ecution Of the war is seen by officials
here in the growing activities Of In
dustrial Workers of the World lead
ers on the Pacific coast and in the far
Northwest.
The movement apparently is near
ing its maximum and the full scope Of
its possibilities is not minimized here.
"A pretentous program ealing for
strikes lockouts and general dis
.urbances over seven states or about
ore fourth of the area Of the country
has been brought to the attention of
the department Of justice by scores OF
expert field Investigators now in the
affected territory.
Swift and drastic action to check the
movement in so far as it would Grip
pie industries or curtail production of
commodities necessary for war, is
planned by department of justice off,
cials. In many instances, however, the
department labors under the handicap
of being unable to proceed until an
overt act has been committed.
Prosecution of strike leaders where
justified in the opinion of the depart
ment on charges of conspiracy or I'M
der the espionage act is contemplated
in specific cases. but no general prose
cution of 1. w. W. leaders is expect
ed.
The entire movement, eliminating yes
terday in the declaration at Spokane of
James Brown. district secretary of the
organization, that a general strike would
he called Aug. - in Washington, oregon,
Montana and Idaho unless certain de-
mands were complied with, is regarded
by many officials as being political and
not a labor movement.
Oficials here were much interested to-
day in Rowan's demand for 10-hour day
in the harvest fields. Any organized
movement. it was said tending to prevent
or delay the harvesting of the country 8
crop in any section would come clearly
within the class Of subjects with which
the President was authorized by Congress
in the war resolution to deal very sum-
marily.
Another industry which has already
been affected to some extent by activities
traceable to I. ". W. sympathizers is
spruce logging in Washington. At one
stage Of the labor disturbance the govern
ment program Of aircraft construction APP
reared to be menaced but the situation
in this industry has been restored more
nearly to normal within the past few
days.
A third industry which might be seri-
ously affected in the general I. W. W.
strikes. it is said, is copper mining in
Montana The government is viewing this
situation closely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
LAST OF BAY
STATE BURNED

Portland, Me-, Aug. 16.-The final
chapter in the story Of the Inflated
steamer Fay State vas enacted when
the remaining wreckage of the old
side-wheel passenger steamer was
burned on Mckenney's Lodges, Cape
Elizabeth, where the craft went ashore
Sept. %, 1916. .
Boston junk dealers who bought the
steamer at auction shortly after she
went ashore. it is said, secured from
$4,000 to $4,000 profit on the deal The
wreckage burned was that left after
the big craft had been pounded to
pieces by the sea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
OFFICER FOUND
DEAD IN TENT

Baltimore, Aug. 1s.-Major Charles
Billingslea, L. s. A, chief of the sani-
tation work at Camp Mead, was found
dead, from bullet from an army serv-
ice pistol in his tent at the camp to-
day. A committee of five officers,
headed by Col kleen of the 10th New
York Infantry. decided the shooting
was accidental.
1t was stated that Maj. Billingslea
had been examining new pistol With
a spring trigger. No one was in his
tent.
Mai. Charles c. Billingslea was a
native of Westminster, Md. and had
been in the United States army for Il
years. Part Of 1t he had spent in the
Philippines and more recently ne had
been assigned to Fort Myer, Va. He
is survived by a widow and three
children.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
TRAFFIC SAFEGUARDS
Were Lacking on Sho,,
Line Electric Road

New Haven, CT, Aug. ls--Wh.,
Interstate Commerce Commission ".
ing over the North Branford ,,,rs
wreck Of Monday, when la person, -.
killed. was concluded today an au,s.
ized promise was made for the sho,. w.
Electric Road that a block system -
other safety devices were to be ins,,n..
at once.
Earlier in the hearing it was dey.l,,,,
that the road was pra ctically withop, ~
traffic safeguard, even depending w.
the employees memory to maintain .rS
ming time schedules over the system 49,.
here to New London.
Warrants were issued by nepu.r T..
oner wynne today for the arrest a, ",
torman Wesley Negus and Condu,t,- "
J. Tryon Of the Shore Line Electric D.
way, whose car crashed into one ~.
New Haven last Monday afternoc, :
North Branfcrd,. causing 10 deaths
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
COAL MEN ASK
FOR PRICE FIXING

Chicago, Aug, 1e.-Representatives OF
the councils Of defense Of 10 Middle
Western states at a conference held
here today adopted resolutions urging
immediate action by the federal gov
eminent in fixing reasonable price
for coal and regulating the distrihu-
ton of fuel by the railroads in order
to relieve the crisis which threatens
the country. A copy of the resolutions
was telegraphed to President Will
son.
again in Chicago next THURSDAY when
the representatives Of the different
states will report data to be gathered
on the cost Of coaf production at va
riOus mines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
TEXT OF APPEAL
Continued from Page One)

them are not possible without a re-
present occupied
consequently on the part of Ger
many the complete evacuation Of Bel
GUM with the guarantee of her full
political. military and economic indie
pendence towards it matters not what
the power
The evacuation Of French territory.
On the part of other belligerent par
ties similar restitution of the German
colonies
AS regards the territorial questions,
as for example those which have arisen
between Italy and Austria and between
Germany and France, there is reason
to hope that in consideration of the
/ immense advantages Of durable
peace with disarmament. the parties in
conflict would wish to examine them
with conciliatory disposition, taxi
ing into consideration as we have said
formerly, the aspirations of the peo-
pies and the special interests. and of
the general welfare of the great human
society.
The same spirit of equity and JUS
tlce ought to be followed in the ex-
ANIMATION OF other territorial and
political questions. notably those rea-
tive to the Armenian and the Balkan
states and territories making a part
Of the ancient Kingdom of Poland
whose noble and historical traditions
and suffernigs which it has endured
especially during the present war
ought to conciliate the sympathies of
nations.
such as the principal bases where
on we believe the future reoreanjza-
! ton OF the people ought to be built.
1heT are of a nature to render i'm
possible the return Of similar con-
flCts and to prepare a solution of the
economic 'luestion so important for
the future and for the material we'll
teing Of all sellserent states.
End Terrible STRUGGLE
Therefore, in presenting to you who
direct at this hour the destinies of the
helilGerent nations. we are animated
to see them accepted and to see thus
the conclusion at an easly date of the
, terrible struggle which more and more
appears useless massacre.
THE whole world recognizes that the
honor of the armies on both sides
Is safe. Incline your ears therefore to
our prayers. Accept the fraternal in
vltation which we send you in the
name of the divine redeemer, the prince
81 peace. Reflect on your very grave
responsibility before GOD and man.
ON your decision depend the re-
pose and the JOY Of innumerable fam
lies, the life of thousands of young
People: in word the happiness of a
people for whom it is Your absolute
dutN TO obtain their welfare.
May the Lord inspire your decis-
ION IN conformity TO His very holy will
May God grant that while meriting the
applause of your contemporaries YOU
VIII also obtain in the future genera
tons splendid namn of pacificators
AS for US closely united in PRAYER
and in penitence with all those faith.
fui souls which sigh for peace, we i'm
rlore for YOU the light and counsel
OF the devine spirit
tslgned) "RENEDICT.~
At the EaticanAugust /
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
STRIKE ALL over
Something Over 800
Men Return to Work
at Waterville Car
Shops

At O'Clock Thursday morning come
thing over 600 men who have been OF
strike from the car shops Of the Mah'
Central in this city returned to thtH
places. True to their promise, the OIL
Gals Of the shops had all OF the st1fs
breakers out and the men returned "
work Just the same as though they na'
laid down their tools in the regular va!
the night before. The strike breaEeH
from New York were around and apol'
the shops during part Of the day but E''
before night They said they were 10 q
from here direct to a place in Cahl"'
nit where A strike is on. All OF tneh'
seemed pleased that the strike is Owe
and that they were to get glimpse o.
little old New York before they sta''.
ed for their duties elsewhere ip the wa
between capital and labor.
So far as could be ascertaired. ever!
man who went back to work got his c''
Job. and 1t was said that those Who %.
cause of the fact that they were worN"e
elsewhere and 1t was necessary that inc,
give notice TO leave honorably. coui'
not come to work on Thursday, wouia w
taken on in their old places when they =.
come back. The Bangor contingent wb'',
has been here since the strike were w,
onto various jobs where they would ~.
interfere with the old men who nav
returned. Everyone seems to be tho'.
oughly pleased that the matter has pee,
adjusted and none more so that the io''
officials OF the road, who have had ra'n, ,
hard time since the strike sta''.'
There will be another meeting OF w
men Friday night. at which all dinel
ences will be adjusted. and then II is 6.
pected that matters will settle down
the regular routine again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
POLICEMEN AND
POLITICIANS ARE
HELD FOR RIOT

East st. Louis, ILL.,. Aug. 1s.-Police
officers and a prominent politician were
among the Il men arrested today on
charges varying from rioting to as
sault with intent to murder in connec-
ton with the race riots here in July
IN which more than 100 white persons
and Negroes were killed or wounded.
OF los persons indicted by the grand
jury. 80 have been taken into Gus
tody, 80 Of whom are white men.
scathing criticism by the grand jury
Of the attitude Of the police against
the campaign Of intolerance" which
is blamed for the rioting had a sequel
in the arrest Of five policemen on duty
at the time Of the strike
Thomas Benton. for many years a
leader in county politics, was arrest
ed on a charge Of assault to kill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
CAR SHORTAGE
IS DISAPPEARING

New York. Aug. 1s--Reduction of IS
per cent in car shortage between May
and AUG. / as q result Of efforts by
railroads to place a maximum of ia =
clities at the disposal of the govern
nient for war service was shown in a
statement issued hero today by Fair
fax Harrison, chairman of the Rail-
roads War Board. The excess of un-
filed car acquisitions over idle cars
amounted to 148,627 on May /. the
statement said, while on Aug. l it was
only 33,77s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
COURT ORDERS
BOY DISCHARGED

Portland. Me-. Aug. 16-William H.
Knightly Of Waterford, enlisted in
Company D. Second Maine Infantry.
was ordered released from this obi
cation by Judge Hale in the district
court this morning on hearing his
mother. Mrs. Fred D. Knightly. tes-
tify that he was Is and would be II
n October.
Habeas Corpus proceedings were in
stituted a few days ago and service
was made by Deputy U. S. Marshal
Smith. Alton c. Wheeler represented
the parents and District Attorney
Merrill the government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
FLOOD THREATENS
DRY KANSAS

Topeka, Kan. Aug. 16.-After suf-
1cring 70. two months from a drought
which according to an official forecast
has cut the corn crop TO less than halt
Weld. Kansas today seemed threat
ercd with a food.
Heavy rains have fallen throuehou,
the state during the past 4S hours and
at Salna Dry Creek is out of its
banks and many acres of land mum
GaNd. Other streams are approach
ing flood stage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
.ANT|-DRAFT Leaders
TRY TO BREAK jail.

Big Stone Gap Va. Aug. 1S-W. v Nc
Coy and J. w. Phipps. on trial in federal
court here as a result of their alleged
activities in organizing mountaineers 70
oppose the draft, attempted to escape
from Jail tonight by saving away the
bars to their cell windows. The attempt
was frustrated when another inmate of
the Jail notified the authorities. The al
legged conspirators were aided in their
efforts to escape by two other prisoners,
II was said.
A charge that German agents were re-
sponsible for the conspiracy to seize
and destroy arms and munitions of war"
the specific indictment on which the men
were being tried, was made today by
Federal District Attorney Byrd in out
lining the case to the jury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
NEW GERMAN
FOOD CONTROLLER

Berlin, Wednesday. Aug. 15.-(Nia Lon
don, Aug. 1s).-Germany' new food con-
troller. Herr Won Waldrow. formerly lord
lieutenant of the province of Pomerena,
today passed into the office which. AS
soon as the Reichstag has sanctioned the
combination Of the Imperial and Prussian
food bureaus, will effect unifcation of
the German nations food administration
under one head.
The retiring controller, Vn Batocki,
found chaos when he assumed office "
months ago. He beaueaths to his success
sor not only an efficient organization and
an experienced staff Of executives. but
what interests the public in a great meas
ure, a bumper crop Of potatoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
QUOTE POPE AS SAYING
NOT MOVE UNLESS ASKED

Chicago, Aug. 16.-After his first eff
forts for peace had been rejected by
the European belligerents Pope Bene-
dict told Francisco de la Barra that he
would not again move to end the war
until requested to do so by one of the
warning powers, it was said here today
by Herman H. Kohlsaat, in relating a
conversation with the former Mexican
arba ssador to the United States.
Mr.. Kohlsaat. widely known as a
former publisher. was a fellow pas
senger with de la Barra in returning
from Europe in February, 1916.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
PORTLAND "BOOZEy,'
COMES HIGH

Portland, Me-, Aug. 16-The price
of liquor on the curb market in this
city. has gone up to 81 a quart. The
saloons are fairly we'll closed and the
only trade which flourishes is the
pocket peddler's.
Profits are high and the risk Is
worth taking, it is said. Difficulty in
getting liquor over the State line has
diminished the supply and because
OF the war and the bone dry law, the
pocket peddlers are asking 81 a half
pint.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
LIGHTNING STRIKES
N. Y. INFANTRY TENTS

Schenectady, y. T., Aug. 1s.-During
heavy thunder storm this afternoon bolt
of lightning struck three of the tents OF
the 11lth United States Infantry. for
merly the I'd New York Infantry. in
Camp Mohawk, a short distance west OF
Schenectady, and knocked II Of the SOL
diers unconscious.
The lightning tore through three compa-
ny streets, striking one tent Of each OF
the three companies. None Of the men
was seriously injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
LAST DISTRICT
APPEAL BOARDS

Washington, Aug. 16.-Machinery for
selection Of the draft armies finally
was completed today with the appoint
ment Of district appeal boards for
three Pennsylvania districts where
designations had been delayed by the
war departments desire to secure
boards acceptable to the communities
concerned.
In a large percentage Of cases the
work OF passing on Industrial ex-
emptions and on appeals Is well ad.
vanced
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
m oore. Bates

Elmer r. Moore Of Waterville an
Miss Madge B. Bates OF Winslow wer
united in marriage at the Advent par
schage, II Nash street. Thursday moo
Rev. T. ]. Coolbroth officiating. n
single ring service was used. A broth
err and sister Of the bride attended a
best man and bridesmaid. Mr.. and Mr.
Moore left Immediately after the cere
mony for a short wedding trip and Q
their return will reside on Oak stree
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
KANSAS CITY WILL
RESUME CAR SERVICE

Kansas City. Mo. Aug. 1s.-Street
car service in Kansas City. paralyzed
for nine days by a strike Of 1000 en-
ployes of the Kansas City Railways
Co.. will be resumed tomorrow. Set
Element of the walllout was effected
today. Both sides made concessions in
ending the strike. The men gained the
right to belong to unions and an ar
bitration board for the consideration
of grievances and the company won
its Open shop" contention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
RENEWED INTERES]
IN OUR TROOPS

A great deal Of interest was arouset
in the city Thursday by the report
that the Maine Troops had been order
cd to move soon. The report also sail
that no destination had heen given Out
so there was all sorts Of guesses ar:
rumors about the streets. The repor
coming with the one that the UniteI
States soldiers had been in action o-
the firing line in France brought IL
var close home to Waterville an.
tt ere were many people who wert
wearing sober faces as they thought o.
what it meant.
About everyone who had n friend o.
relative at the camp was planning C.
going down on Friday and It is nroS'
able that there will be a great rus
Of people to the campground from Wa
tsryi,lo,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
Total German Casualties
Now Exceed 4.5OQ.0OO.

London. Aug. fisherman casualties re-
ported during July in the German official
lists, but not necessarily having occurred
in July. aggregated $685. as follows:
Killed or died of wounds or sickness.
1859.
Prisoners or missing. 1850.
Severely wounded. l.. $685.
Wounded and slightly wounded, 1855
The total German casualties OF all
classes since the beginning of the war
exceeds 45co,o01
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
"ENEM!ES CANNOT
DIVIDE US" ISHI|

Pacific Port, Aug 1--we now
know that nothing our enemies may
do to divide us can succeed was the
farewell declaration tonight of Wis
count Ishii, head of the Japanese mis-
son to the United States. when the
mission departed for Washington
What more can 1 say?" he asked.
Neither your language nor mine sup
plies me with sufficient vocabulary
adequately to express my appreciation
of our welcome"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
LABOR PARTY IS
FOR STOCKHOLM

London. Aug. 16.-Members OF the
executive committee of the Labor par
ty have recommended that a resolu
ton be adopted at the adjourned Labor
party conference next Tuesday to the
effect that the conference remains of
the opinion that it would be desirable
for the British Labor party to be rep
resented at the Stockholm Socialist
Conference in order that the opino ns
of the party be not misunderstood nor
misrepresented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
U-BOAT ATTACKS
SAW MILL UNIT

Maynard. Mass, Aug. ia steamer
carrying American sawmill unit No.
to British port recently was at
tackled in mid ocean by two German
submarines. according to a letter re-
ceived here tonight from a member OF
the unit.
Two torpdoes were fired at the troop
ship and both missed their mark by
Z. few feet, the steamer escaping by
her great speed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
WATERv!LLE

Otis Lawry Of Fairfield. who has te.,
a member Of the Philadelphia team Of u.
American League, has been released to
the Baltimore team Of the Interna,icn,
League and has received orders to rspcr
to them at once. With Baltimore n,
speedy little innelder will have chanu
to work every day and should develc,
rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
REPORTS ALLEGE
MEXICANS FORCED
INTO u. S. ARMY

Mexico City, Aug. 1s,-Sub-secretary
Of state Ernesto G. Perez, last night.
sont instructions to Ambassador 30
nilias in WASHINGTON to investigate al
legged reports that Mexicans are being
forced into the United States army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-17
Made to Kiss the FIaa

Kaukauna. Wis, Aug 1S.-Alleeed
Insulting remarks against the Ameri-
can flag resYlted in John Collins and
Leo Madigan being led by a crowd to
O conspicuous place in front Of .he
public library where they were forced
to kneel and kiss the nag ten times to-
day.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1917-08-15

1lsses Marjorie and Vera Terwil.
liDnss aeesapaaiad by their mother.
M. !. .. Tsrwiliigsr. have soas d
- yssseisco. where the girls will
oeeea1 sshool this viatsr st Saa
1elael
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1917-08-15
Kaiser Is Declared
Dupe Of Counselors
Noted Cartoonist Says Head. Officials
Palaver William Who Is Religious
Bigot and Hopeless Egotist

Look out for Wilhelm" he told
Bismarck. He Is as stupid as he Is
sQuare-headed. He Is q religious
bigot and a hopeless egotist."
II all the Hohensollern dynasty
should die today and Scheidemann or
even Leibknecht should become pres
ident of German republic tomorrow.
1t would not alter Germany.
Germany Is an idea. The modern
German has been SO insistently and
methodically taught that he is q
superman. chosen by God to impose
his will on the heart. He never
doubts it. The German socialist is
no exception.
There Is only one way to reach the
modern German. Beat him over the
head. He understands nothing else.
The world must 60 on beating him
over the head until he says enough. I"
Otherwise. the world can never live
with him.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1917-08-15
NIX Up IN JAIL
LATE YESTERDAY
SCRAP AMONG THE INDUSTRIAL.
WORKERS NECESsITATEs THE
lNTERFERENCE OF SHERIFF.
AND DEPUTY

Rumor Of serious dIscord be-
tween the Germans and the Austrians
reached the ears of the officers here
late yesterday. In fact. the discord
became SO manifest that 1t could be
distinctly heard at the police head
quarters. and the sherifY's once was
Immediately notified.
Answering the summons. Sheriff
Humphrey and Deputy Griffith were
attracted at once to a melee In the
city jail below. where the !. W. w.
vagrants are confined. Dodging be-
tween the cups and saucers OF A. J.
Virgins which were flying pr0mis.
cuously thru the air. they succeeded
In separating and pacifying Martin
Vultch Of Austria and one Kniggie
OF Germany. who were breaking the
crockery on each other In a most en-.
terprising manner.
The men were soon quieted, how
ever, and no one is much the worse
for the affair. according to report, ex.
cept Mr.. Virgins.