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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07
ADJUSTMENTS


Manager Kelleher of the City Opers
house gave his patrons a fine program
Or Friday with the first film showing
the arrival of General Pershing and his
staff in France. the second being Helen
Holmes in The Railroad Raiders" ard
the final one being Viola Dana in THE
Mortal Sin" The whole program was
the very highest order and one that
as a delight to every person who was
III attendance. The same one will be
given three times Saturday. at 2 O'Clock
ir the afternoon and at go and $50 In
the evening-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

we praise Russia for doing justice to all
people when we must apologize for doing
murder to the repless?"
In the past we have listened to the
same excuses from those in authority
in old Russia for the fearful programs
Of the Jews. | will do anything for
the laboring man except that which is
wrong, and that l won't do for him
or anyone else. l care not a snap Of
my finger for a telegram from the head
of the labor unions of Illinois. Let
there be the fullest investigation into
these murders"
1t was at, this point that the inter-
ruption came from Mr.. Gompers Mr..
Roosevelt already had departed a little
earlier in the evening from the text of
his formal speech of welcome to the
Russians to refer to the riots.
Before l greet the ENJOYS of the
new republic ne said. Il wish to say
a word to you in regard to something
that has recently occurred inside our
own boundries.
Before we speak Of justice to others
it behcves us to do justice in our own
houndries. | refer to the race riot in
East st. Louis, a race riot for which
so far as we can see. there was no pro-
vocation and which resulted in such
| appalling brutality as to leave stain
on the American name.
1T behONcs us to express our con-
Grmnation of acts that give the lie to
our words within the limits of our own
country and to say that it is impossible
that there should be justification for
mob violence 1t is our duty to demand
that the governmental authorities shall
| use with ruthless severity every power
at their command to punish those guilty
OF murder whether committed by whites
against blacks, or whether by blacks
against whites.
1T is our duty to insist. first Of all
on the restoration Of order and the
reign Of law. Upon the founda ton OF
law and order we must build the struc-
ture Of Justice
Mr. Roosevelt then welcomed the
Russian commission
Not 4 Hard Blow
Asked If ne would make a statement
her he is leaving the hail.. Col Roose-
welt said:
Il meant everything 1 said stand
by it
How about the slap on Mr.. Comp
ers' shoulder
That wasn't a hard blow" the col
onel replied. 1T was only gentle
| touch. I did that to emphasize my
point. / have no personal grievance
| against Mr.. Gompers"
@ Gompers Says r. r. Bluffed
Wien Mr.. Gompers was asked to give
his side Of the controversy he said:
Il was very much surprised and
panied that the colonel acted as he
| did. Me misunderstood me. I made nc
apology for the riots in the name OF
labor. I simply explained the situation
as it had been reported to me. l re-
peat. I made no apology. Furthermore
think the colonel could have reserv-
ed his charges-for that is what they
were-until an investigation had de-
termined the cause for the riots.
But, know the colonel" concluded
Mr.. Gompers. He was only bluff
| fns"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07
WINTHROP
Picnic on July 4 at Orchard
Farm-Church Notices-Two
More Enlistments-Red Cross
Work-Harmony Circle Will
Have Picnic at Island Park

A small neighborhood party was very
much enjoyed July Fourth, given by
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Robbie at Orchard
Acre. The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Miles
Simpson. High street delicious pic
mic lunch was served on the piazza
Beautiful music was furnished for the
occasion by F. c. ROBBIE, A. Fl. Webb
and Scott Webb.
Mrs. f. G.. Eustis. Strong, with her
son and family. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Eustis and their sons, Ralph Galen and
Lawrence, were guests of Mrs. f. G.
Eustis' daughter. Mrs. Evelyn Simpson,
Tuesday and Wednesday. They came
by auto
At the congregational church Sun
day Rev. Wilinot r. Mitchell of Bow
doin COLLEGE will preach at both morn
ing and evening service.
At the NJ. f. Church Children's pay
will be observed by a large concert at
1890 A. NJ. by the children of the S S.
followed by a little talk by the pastor.
A collection will be taken for the Child
ren's Day fund which is used to help
needy students who repay tho money
tlIuS bOiIoNCt NiiCii why az -
so they can.
The committee on surgical dressings
for the Red Cross will soon be supplied
with material and begin work. Some %
the ladies have been going over to
Augusta to learn how. so as to be able
to teach others who wish to help.
Two more enlistments are reported,
Harland Maxwell in the Coast Artillery
Corps and Mr.. Babb in the Heavy Ar
tillery.
Harmony Circle will have picnic
at Island Park Thursday afternoon.
July II, leaving Winthrop on the
o'clock car. Each lady will take her
basket lunch along and 1t Is hoped all
will remain in the evening to attend
the movies and the dance.
The Lakeview House, N. L. Kinds
proprietor. seems to be doing thriv-
ing business with guests as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Luedeke and sons,
Robert and Charles. Robert White, Mrs.
Van Pell Miss Adeline Van Pell. Err
nest Cyraix and Dorothy. all Of y. Y.
DR.. and Mrs. Cliff and daughter Kath-
crime. Miss Katherine Barrett and Mrs.
Josephine Barrett Boston and Mr.. and
Mrs. William Furbush Of Somerville,
Mass. with more coming.
Mrs Eugene s. French left Friday
for Boston to attend the wedding Of
her nephew. DR.. William f. Preble,
which will take place Saturday morn
ing In Brooklin. Mrs. French will be
ioined by her daughter. Miss Adelaide
French AZ Portland.
Miss Bertha Gray Is at home from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07
LOCAL MAN
HAS SUNSTROKE

Joseph Butler a man who has al
ways lived in this city. suffered from
sunstroke or fit Friday forenoon and
fell on Front street. striking his heat
against the curbing. He was seen to fal
by Janitor O'Donnell of City hall VIII
picked him up and brought him to thu
nall. where a doctor was called ant
treated him. He was later removed tC
the almshouse. whore he could be giver
better treatment as it is feared thai
nc has concussion of the brain caused
by striking on the curbing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

MT. roosevelt was interrupted by
Mr. Gompers, who rose from his seat
and approached the former president.
why don't YOU accuse after an in
Nestigation?" the labor leader demand
Answers "Murder"
With these words he returned to his
scat. Col. Roosevelt strobe over to his
chair and eXclaimed:
Mr.. Gompers. why don't l accuse
afterwards? I'll answer now when
murder is to be answered"
With that Mr.. Roosevelt brought
down on Mr.. Gompers' shoulder his
open left hand which he had raised
above his head. At this juncture many
Of the men on the platform leaped to
their feet and there was a storm of
Kisses, cheers and "Boos" from all
parts of the house. When Mr. Roose-
Welt could make himself heard above
the din. he went on:
1 will go to any extreme to bring JUS
tice to the laboring man, but when there
Is murder l will put him down.
When the former President had finished
Mr. Gompers. evidently deeply stirred,
started to rise to mako rejoinder, but
was pushed back into his seat by those
who sat near him, while Mayor Mitchell,
who presided pounded vigorously with his
gavel In an effort to restore order. Sew
eral minutes elapsed before it was pos
sible to introduce Boris Bakhametff, the
Russian ambassador. and continue the
meeting. As the excitement subsidized Mr..
Roosevelt and Mr. Gompers found them
selves sitting side by side.
RooseveIt's Attack
1t was at the close OF an address by Mr.
Gompers that the colonel was recognized
by Mayor Mitchell. Mr.. Gompers had de-
clared that many laboring men are in
much the same position as Russians under
the old regime and read a telegram he
said he had received tonight from the
president Of the Federation of Labor of
Illinois This message purported to ex-
plain the origin Of the East ST Louis
riots. 1t asserted that instead of labor
unions being responsible for them they
resulted from employers enticing Negroes
from the South to the city ito Lreak the
back Of labor"
There should be no apology for the in
famous brutalities committed on the col
ored people of East st. Louis" declared
Col. Roosevelt in beginning his vigorous
denunciation of the riots.
Justice Is not mere phrase. It has
to be translated into action. How can
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Superintendent of Schools Charles II
Perkins wishes those who want work
permits to apply on Saturday as he Will
be away for a week after that and No
one has authority to issue these per.
mits in his absence Mr.. Perkins has
issued a large number of them So ia,
during the vacation and expects tina.
there are many more who will call 10.
them before the summer is over.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

The fact that summer Is surely herr
was made known Friday when hand
piano drawn by a good looking horse
and in charge of two men made It's
appearance on the street. The machine
gave some good up-to-date music and
the men in charge of it seemed to be
doing a first class business as the
piano was really welcome to a great
majority of the people of the down
town section
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07
American Steamer
Sunk and Four Of
the Crew Drowned

Washington, July 6.-The American
steamship Orleans of the Oriental
Navigation Co has been torpedoed and
sunk by a submarine. Four of the crew
were drowned. but all members Of the
armed naval guard were saved. Inc
State Department announcing the
sinking today. withheld the place ana
the time Of the attack.
AS the first ship flying the American
flag to brave a trans Atlantic voyage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

A class in surgical dressing to be
conducted by Miss Fletcher Of the Pc
ter Bent Brigham hospital Of Boston,
will be started Monday afternoon by
the local Red Cross organization. This
will be most instructive and useful
course as well as a very interesting
one and it is hoped that a large num-
Der Of the ladies will avail themselves
Of this opportunity to take up with
Miss Fletcher this important training
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

The regular meeting Of the \. F. F.
w. was held Friday afternoon and
Mary Matthews and Mrs. Clark were
in charge of the rooms for the after
neon. A great deal of work has been
completed and another large consign.
mont of supplies is to be shipped in a
day or two. In spite of the warm
weather the rooms are we'll filled with
workers cVerN Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

The girls class Of the local Red Cross
met Friday afternoon at their rooms in
the Edith building under the direction
Of Mrs. A. w. Flood. The work that
the girls are doing is helpful and a
large class Of girls find time to he pres.
ent and do their part of relief work
about % having already Joined the
class. All girls who would like to dc
this kind of work are invited to attend
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

after Germany announced her policy
of relentless submarine warfare, the
Orleans was given a great demonstra
ton on her arrival at Bordeaux.
Members of the naval gun crew in
clude William B. Christ, chief gunner's
mate, Lynn. Mass, and Seaman Ernest
f. King, Rutland, VT; David M. Nc
Clenaghan, Claremont. n. H.; Edmond
J. Norton, East Boston, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Perley Whitaker of Boston, former.
ly of this city, was calling on friends
in the city Friday on his way to Unity
where he Will visit relatives for a few
69VS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Rev. c. =. Owen, ID. D., will 80 to
Topsham Saturday afternoon and will
occupy the pulpit of the Baptist church
Sunday morning in the interests of the
Christian Civic League of Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Train 102. the Bangor express, was
about nehalf hour late Friday after.
noon but no reason was given by the
railroad officials for the delay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Herbert Bridges. bookkeeper at the
TicoEic National Bank. "ho has been
passing the week at Searspor; where
Mrs. Bridges is passing the summer.
! will return Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Rev Arthur S. Phelps will go to
North Vassalboro Saturday to speak at
reunion of the churches of Nassal
boro and North Nassalboro on the
subject, What is Your Life?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

James Snow of North Fairfield was
ir the city for time Friday on bus,.
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

A regular meeting Of the UniveTsalist
Ladies' Aid was held at the rooms OF
the Woman's Association Friday after
noon, where much work was accom-
pIiShed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

The marriage intentions of George
w. Spaulding of Arson and Miss Eva
Berry of this city were placed on file
at the city clerks Office Friday after.
noon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

we might call this picture "katydid
and katydidn't." because you see be-
fore you t. tefore- and after effects OF
FINE DENTISTRY.
We not o. y beautify the mouth, but
we add to your health. It's the latest
scientific f""| that mastication means
highest health; and you CAN'T masti-
cate with poor teeth. Gold crowns,
well-ftting sets, Filings of all kinds,
etc. Expert dentistry. absolutely pain
less methods. decent prices Examina-
tons free.
DIR. S. q. COBB,
MAINE DENTAL pARLoRs
Telephone 339-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Rev. I. Is. Mower, secretary Of the
Northern Baptist convention. Of this
city will conduct the Devotional exer-
cises at Camp Keyes, Augusta, Sunday
afternoon at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Mrs. c. f. Owen and granddaughter,
Miriam r ce, returned Friday after
noon from Monmouth, where they have
been for few weeks at their farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Hon. Harvey D. Eaton was in Au-
gusta Friday on business connected
with the exemption hoard for this
county, Of which he is a member
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

MI and Mrs. Carroll Butterfield re-
turned Friday from Aroostook coun :
ty, where they have been for the past
week on vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Robert Sturgeon. who recruited the
railroad contingent Of the Maine Cen
trail, was in the city Friday on bust
ness connected with the unit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

A. A. Lampher Of Augusta was a
business caller in the city for q short
time Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. George Gould of Port.
land were in the city Friday calling On
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

DR.. and Mrs. Maurice Lord are visit
ing relatives in the city for few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Mrs T. B. Mower who has been Wis
iting friends and relatives in Ipswich,
Mass, for two weeks. returned home
Friday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

A commission has been appointed by
the British government to Investigate
the labor unrest prevailing throughout
the country and to ascertain the cause
Of strikes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Carl A. Blackinston returned Friday
morning from Rockland. where he
passed the holiday with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

L. 0. Tebbetts was a business caller
in Bangor for the day Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Louis Salem went to Augusta Fri
day morning on business for the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

G.. \. Fc,ber of Boston was busi-
ness visitor in the city Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Mrs. Elvira Caswell and Mrs. Wal
dron loft Friday for Houlton, where
they will visit friends for two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Miss Alice LaGd returned Friday
from Augusta. where she passed the
holiday with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Belyea went to
Portland Friday morning for a short
visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Mrs. H. y. Fuller VII leave Saturday
for Belfast called there by the death
of her brother. VIII Fl. Snow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Hon. and Mrs. Horace Purinton went
t. Portland Friday morning for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Carroll n. Perkins was q bushes
caller in Augusta for time FRIDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Thomas Bell was in Durham and
Pttsfield or business for the day Fri
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

Mark j. Bartlett, city solicitor. was
IL Augusta Friday on business for the
Cay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07

r. w. Dunn left Friday for Boston,
where he will be on business for few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-07
GOmpers Interrupts

Mr.. Roosevelt was interrupted by
Mr.. Gompers, who rose from his seat
and approached the former president.
why don't YOU accuse after an in
Nestigation?" the labor leader demand
cd
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-17
WOMAN SOCIALIST
MOBBED SEATTLE
PRESIDENT WAS TRAITOR
TO BEST INTERESTS COUNTRY
Kate Sadler, Well Known Socialist
Speaker, Holds Public Meeting on
Streets Of Seattle and is Arrested
for Remarks.

SEATTLE. Aug. 17.-Kate Sad
Ter, the we'll known Socialist speak
er, whose husband is now in Jail for
alleged seditious remarks, was ar
rested here last night after a speech
made on Seattles streets, during
which she remarked that President
Wilson was a traitor to the country;
that he had laid down as an Ameri-
can and was under the domination of
foreign powers.
After her arrest the woman was
forcibly taken from two policemen
who had here in charge. and all but
mobbed before the reserves arrived.
Several hundred peace advocates who
had gathered to listen to Mrs. Sad
ler's remarks were dispersed by the
officers.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-17
SUBMARINES DISGUISE
VESSELS WITH SAILS

A AGULF PORT, Aug. 17.-German
U-boat commanders are still making
effective use of the ruse of Disgusting
their craft with sails to resemble
trawlers during heavy weather. ac-
cording to Captain H. B. Thompson,
of the tank steamer John d. Arch
bold, which was sunk June 16. Capt.
Thompson is now master of steamer
now docked here.
The Archbold sighted vessel of
two masts and one sail about six
miles away on the afternoon the tan
ker was sunk. Although suspicious
of the vessel, Captain Thompson said
he was not certain of its identity un-
til the craft submerged with sail set.
Thereupon the Archbold changed her
course, and was sunk two hours lat
er by a torpedo that killed three OF
her crew.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-17
BUTTE CARMEN STRIKE FOR
INCREASE IN THEIR PAY

BUTTE, Mont, Aug. 17.-Butte
today walked or rode to work in cit
ney busses" and private automobiles.
no cars having run after S o'clock
this morning as a result of the walk
out of the street car men to enforce
demand for wage increases.
The walkout followed the rejection
of a counter proposal made to the
men by the Butte Electric Railway
company Offering an increase in pay
of IL 1-2 per cent. The offer was
based on sliding scale, so that wages
paid would advance or decline as the
price of copper fiuctuated. The car
company refused a fiat rate because
the volume of it's business varies with
the price of copper, since the number
of men employed at the mines is reg
ulated by the metal quotations.
There has been no violence. Mana
ger Wharton of the car company said
that no attempts would he made to
operate until after the strike is set
tied.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-17
LUMBER OPERATORS
WILL NOT TREAT
SAYS GOV. LISTER IS
DOMINATED By LABORITES
Washington Governor Says that II
Lumber Strike In Washington is
not Settled Will Ask President to
Appoint u Commission.

OLYMPIA, Wash, Aug. 17.-Gov-
ernor Lister announced today that if
the striking employees and employers
of the lumber interests in the state
did not get together and end the
present strike so demoralizing to
ship construction, that he would ask
the government to appoint federal
commission for Washington, Oregon.
and Idaho. to conduct an immediate
investigation.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-17
Col, Richardson Promoted

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. IT,
Colonel Richardson, the well-known
head ofthe Alaska Road Commission.
has been promoted to a Brigalier-
Generalship. 1t is stated that this may
mean that he will be given command
of a brigade of the national army at
American Lake. Other Alaska Of
ficers will also be called for more ac-
tive service.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-08-17
GEN HAIG CAPTURES
IMPORTANT POSITIONS

LONDON, Aug. 17.-Lloyd George
this afternoon announced in the
House of Commons that General
Haig had captured Langemarck to-
gether with 1900 prisoners, five guns.
At noon today, he said the British
had gained ground at many points.
Severe fighting continues with heavy
losses on both sides with the result
as yet undetermined.