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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13

London. Aug. 1.-THE Sunday OBJ
server says that the action At the la
Dor conference on Friday Of Arthur
Henderson. the resigned minister with
out portfolio in the British cabinet,
confronts the government with q crts-
is on the solution OF which will depend
the winning or the losing Of the war
Mr.. Henderson" the newspaper says,
has raised the flag Of moral surrendS
err"
The Observer then proceeds to an
alyze the situation in Russia. and says:
The council OF Soldiers and Work
mems Delegates has not a shadow Of
right to speak for Russia. Neither Mr..
Henderson nor the Independent labor
party has the right to speak for Great
Britain. II the attempt to arrogate
instant reputation.
The only means OF correcting the
mischief Is for the governments allies
to take instant action in unison. They
ought to assert that In free countries
in time Of war responsibility and au-
thority belong solely to the govern
ment responsible for the whole nation
in accordance with true parliament
1ary system which Germany does not
possess.
I'VE hope President Wilson. with
out waiting for any other lead. will
take up this principle. He could give it
IN trcomparably clear and grave ex-
preston in such another state docu-
ment as he recently addressed to Rus
sia
I'VE hope Premier Lloyd George will
take the initiative In inducing all in
the league including the United States
and Premier Kerensky's government to
declare that there can be no negotia-
lions whatever until the absolute and
ditioral withdrawal from the
terri cries invaded by the enemy is as
sured end that there can be no peace
until separation, restitution and guar
antees are duly obtained and accom-
plished
''If that declaration cannot be assured,
Mr.. Lloyd George should take the issue
to the people IN a general election as
soon az possible, We mus. know who
represent onirion and power and we must
face our soldiers and worknnn's move
nent before irreparable mischief % the
Russian model has been done
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
500 BREAKERS
.DEP0RTED AT
KANSAS CITY

Kansas City. Aug. 12-Deportation Of
600 strikebreakers. accomplished in or
derly fashion early today by sympa-
thizers Of striking street car en-
rloyes under the supervision Of the
police, left the transportation system
Of the two Kansas cities still tied up
While conference committees endeav-
ored to find a solution for the situa-
ton. Mayor Edwards of Kansas City,
Mo, announced that an amicable set
Element was in sight. The men de-
manded recognition Of the union and
reinstatement of discharged employees.
The strikebreakers lasted Just one
day here. a Gay filled with terror for
them. besiegcd in the Kansas City
street railway company's barns by
sympathizers Of the strikers. When
the newcomers finally were herded
into a train, some of them said they
had eaten nothing except a sandwich
since their arrival, so effective had
been the barrage Of bricks and stones
which the besiegers poured against the
barns
Cowed by the day-long demonstra-
ton against them. they finally volun-
teercd TO leave the city. Thomas Fla
hive, chief Of police, called on the
crowd to Cooperate and obtained a
corral Of linked arms within which the
strike breakers marched through the
streets to the Union station.
No serious trouble was encountered
enroute, but several attempts Of the
strangers to break through the cor
don brought instant reproval in the
form Of fists, clubs and lengths Of rub
Der hose. When the procession arriv-
ed at the station half a dozen strike
breakers We're being carried. Leav-
ing the men under guard. the crowd
returned to the city and searched ho-
tel for the leader of the imported men.
lie was absent. Then they proceeded
TO q second barn to round up other
strikehreakers but their arrival had
been anticipated. The men escaped
through a rear door and followed the
railroad tracks to the station. where
they asked to be locked up with their
fellows
Late tonight it was reported the
special train on which the men left
the city had been sidetracked is miles
from Kansas City and that their lead
ers We're urging them 20 return.
During the deportation four street
cars were burned in other parts of the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
The following changes OF non-comm's-
FOCUS q, VASSAlB0R0 3

Togus won from the fast Vassalboro
nine here Saturday, to 8. in a 10.
inning game of baseball. The game
was close at all times and was any
bodv's game until the last run was
scored. The visitors were good hit
ters and got the largest number Of hits
but we're held down on bases by sharp
work. Dusty and O'Brien got two
baggers and Staples got four singles
for the visitors. Fahey pitched fine
game and seemed to have all the luck.
breaks. etc, until the last inning when
he walked Ivory after Davis and SAT-
ford had famed. Ivory stole second
and took third on the hit OF Wardwell
which Williams gathered in back Of
third and threw home as Ivory made
his start. Farnham drove the ball
back to third and It bounced on
Ivorv's back to left and he scored the
winning run amid shouts OF 3oy from
the Home teams hackers.
T, the arst inning David drew .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
C0MPERS TELLS FRENCH
SOCIETIES AT. OF l.,
NOT AT STOCKHOLM =:

Paris. Aug. -12.-After q prolonged
discussion the permanent administra-
ton committee Of the French Social
list party has adopted resolution
stating among other things, that
French Socialist delegates will 20 to
the Stockholm conference to demand
that the governments which still re-
fuse to make known their war aims
and whether they are prepared to
make reparation in accordance with
the rights the people be made to do so
by Socialist action.
The French section of the Interna-
tionale also has drawn up conditions
for the participation of its members
In the international Socialist confer
ence.
A readiness is expressed to partake In
any such conference, provided it is con-
Voked strictly in accordance with the
regulations OF the International Socialist
Bureau
Deputy Compre -Morle, one of the So
cfalists in the Chamber, has received a
telegram from Samuel Gompers. president
OF the American Federation Of Labor
announcing that the orga nizat ton of
which he is the head will not be repre-
scented at the international conference at
Stockholm but that its delegates will be
at this disposal OF the labor organiza-
tons representing the Entente Allies for.
the conference at London IN September
Mr. Gompers expressed regret that he
would be unable TO attend personally the
meeting at the British capital, but said
he could not leave Washington.
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EXPECT CHINA
Will DECLARE
WAR ON GERMANY

Pekin, Aug. 10.-(Delayed).- 1t was
rumcred after todays cabinet meeting
that a declaration Of war against Ger
many would be made next Monday.
A war commission OF 50 composed
chiefly of high departmental officials
under the Craftsmanship Of Lut Seng
Slang, former minister Of foreign af
fairs, IS meeting daily and comforting
with tho president concerning plans
for China's participation in the war
The Chinese newspapers say China
undoubtedly will send troops to Eu-
rope. They favor this idea and declare
that Chinese soldiers would prove eff
fective fighters il they were properly
equipped.
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LLOYD GEORGE ACCUSES
HENDERSON OF BAD FAITH

London. Aug. 1.-THE course Of Arthur
Henderson in advising Fridays confer-
ence Of the Labor party to send a repre-
sentation to tho Stockholm conference
has been followed quickly by the tender
OF his resignation as a member Of the
war cabinet, which constitutes the inner
council OF the government. and tho
prompt acceptance Of the resignation by
the premier. \
Premier Lloyd George wrote Henderson,
scathing letter OF acceptance in which
he virtually accuses Henderson Of bad
faith and duplicity In his dealings both
with his cabinet colleagues and with the
laborites, and promptly gave the letter
TO the newspaper The premier thereby
created a situation which puts Mr.. Hem
derson on the defensive and which may
cause the laborites to retract their de-
cision to send delegates to confer with
Germans, Russians and neutrals at the
Swedish capital
Mr.. Henderson stated IN a note to the
press that his position will be explained
to the House Of Commons.
The letter OF the premier makes Il plain
that the cabinet is opposed to the Stock
holm meeting and also that the present
Russian provisional government I. luke
warm. II not opposed altogether. Tho gise
OF Premier Lloyd Georges letter Is that
Mr.. Henderson gave the cabinet the I'm
preston that he agreed with them. They
expected him to advise the Labor party
against the conference and were greatly
surprised by his change OF front. They
also expected him to read Premier Kerr
ensky's message regarding Stockholm,
but he suppressed It and by so doing mis-
led the laborites into taking the course
which thew thought the Russians desired;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
STRIKERS REPUD|ATE
TERMS

men who were to have returned to
work this morning under a new
agreement after a strike Of three
weeks. repudiated the terms Of set
tlement and declared that they would
not go back until full recognition Of
their union was accarded by the
Springfield Consolidated Railway Co.
The supposed settlement provided
for an increase in wages. but the
terms Of the agreement were signed by
"A properly accredited committee" and
not by designated representatives Of
the Erotherhoodt
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TAFT CONTINUES
HIS IMPROVEMENT

Clay Center, kas., Aug. l2.-continued
improvement in the condition Of William
Fl. Taft was reported today by his ply
stefan, DR.. B. F. Morgan. Considerable
rourishment was taken by the former
President following nights rest. IN
which he slept better than at any time
since an attack OF intestinal Indigestion
lent him to his bed last Tuesday. caus-
ing the postponement Of lecture tour
upon which he was ngaged.
Although his patient Is making excel
lent progress. DR.. Morgan refused to
state when he believed Mr. Taft would
be able to leave for his summer homo
in Canada,
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Submarine Rams Steamer

Boston, Aug. ia United States
submarine collided with the Nantasket
Beach excursion steamer Mayfiower In
Boston harbo- during a thick fog late
Saturday. The navy yard officials said
the material damage to the submarine
was slight, bat the Mayfower had a
hole stove in her port side near the
paddle box. One seaman on the steam
err suffered a broken leg. Fifteen hun.
dred passengers on board were trans
ferred to the steamer Rose Standish
and brought ZIP to this city
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SEVEN SURVIVORS OF
JOHN HAYS HAMMOND

An Atlantic Port, Aug. 1.-THE captain
and the six members Of the crew of the
American schooner John Hays Hammond
victim o, German submarine July p,
While on a voyage from England to Ice
iand. arrived here today on an American
steAr skip.
Gable dispatches telling Of the loss Of
re schooner had said nothing OF the fate
e THE crew, The men said they were
picked up b. a British destroyer 3so miles
northeast NJ the Irish coast, after "a hours
IN their lifehoat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
VICTIM AUTO UPSET
IS DEAD AT HOSPITAL

Pittsfeld. Mass. Aug. 12-Miss Clara
Markle Of New Haven. c.. died at hos
rital today OF fractured skull received
II an automobile accident near Stock
bridge las. night. Miss Jane Gill. o. c.
Smith ard Frank Doyle. all OF Bridge
port. Ct. were also injured but not sert-
ously. The machine skidded and over
turned on an oily road.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
ECONOMIC CRISIS
Idle and Non-Productive
May Be Asked to
Evacuate Petrograd

Petrograd, Aug. IA partial evacua-
lion OF Petrograd by idle and non -produo-
tive elements of the population In order
to alleviate the economic crisis which
daily is becoming more acute, was favor
ably considered by the government at a
conference yesterday and the question
was referred to the minister of Justice
for his approval
The measure will aim to remove from
the capital the burden OF the idle parasite
population which foments disorder anI
which to a great extent was resronsitl,
for the recent uprisings. Schools prob.
ably will be included among the institu-
tons transferred from the CITY,
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Lance in Fish 10 Years

Bristol. r. T.. Aug. l2-Upon cutting up
sword FISH Saturday at his market
William J. Sheppard found bronze lance
head. such as IL used for sword fishing.
The lance head. perfectly formed ana
undoubtedly embedded in the nsh ior
many years. bears the following inserip-
ton. that is easily deciphered: CRUISE
o: Sultan. Sept. 1901; c. s. somervilie' +.
S. Doremus, J. F. c. Downing The nsn
was caught of Block Island last MONDAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
SALAUN DIRECTOR
U-BOAT WAR

Paris, Aug. 12-Rear Admiral Sala-
I'm, commanding the naval division Of
the expeditionary corps of the army Of,
the East, has been made director Of
submarine warfare. Rear Admiral
Marveilleux du Vignaux. who has held
the post of director Of submarine war
fare will take Rear Admiral Salauns
place in the eastern theatre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
WET AND STORMY
FLANDERS FRONT

London. Aug. 12-Last night the
weather on the battle front in Fland-
ers was wet and stormy. Fighting be-
tween the British and Germans took
PLACE east of Givenchy-Les- Basse sew
en- miles north of Lens. where the
British occupied the near lip Of mine
crater and drove off the German coun-
ter attacks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Principal Sufferers in
Southend Air Raid
II Houses Damaged
on One Street

London. Aug. R-Cnofacial kilograms
received from Southend shortly before
midnight say that the deaths there as the
result Of German air raid now are
known to have been mostly those Of wo-
men and children. Two airplanes were
over the town about 10 minutes. firing
aerial torpedoes as well as dropping
bombs.
Seventeen houses along one street were
damaged without a single casualty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
Baseball Grips England

London. Aug. 12.-Baseball has gripped
England, particularly In and around Lon
don. with such vim and depth that It has
easily outr!valled all other outdoor sports
at the present time. While IT has been
played for several years by many Lon
don soccer football clubs, TO keep the
players IN training during the summer,
It appears certain. from the patronage
given to the game during the past few
weeks, that II has at last come 10 stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
Germans Stir Draft Trouble

Jacksonville, Fla. Aug 12-Much Of the
opposition to the draft being stirred up
in the United States is the work of Ger
man pro2agandists. and vigorous means
should be employed to curb the activity
Of the enemy within, as we'll as without,
declared Senator Chamberlain chairman
Of the military affairs committee. in an
address Saturday before lawyers Of Flor
ida and citizens Of Jacksonville.
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Ask Action Against I. w. w.

Washington. Aug. 12.-Many petit
tons from Western states asking Con-
gress 20 take some action to check &C
tivittes Of the Industrial Workers Of
the World were presented Saturday in
the Senate. The comment which ac-
companied their presentation showed
clearly that senators were seriously
thinking OF means to remedy the sit
uation.
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'DATO OPINES
SPANISH R, R,
STRIKE BROKEN

Madrid. Aug. 12-It was announced
al the ministry Of the interior today
mat kilograms had been received from
the Spanish provinces indicating that
the railroad employees who went on
strike Friday night were returning to
V ork.
Premier Dato today expressed the
fenef that the strike had failed. He
added that the government limiting its
action so as to insure freedom Of op-
Grafton Of the Northern Railroad had
granted an additional "a hours for the
strikers to return to work uncondition-
ally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
VAsSAI.BOPO

Earned runs. Vassalboro. Two base
hits. Dusty and O'Brien. Stolen bases,
Ivory, Gould, Farnham. Struck out
by Kenny. s; by Fahey, 6. Double
plays, Fahey and Williams. Hit by
pitched ball. by Fahey. Wild pitch,
Fahey. Passed ball. Farnham. Base
on balls, by Kenny, 2 Manter arg
Farnham) by Fahey, 3 Davis, Ivory
and Lizotte). Umpire. Morneau. Time,
30. Attendance, 400
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
One KILLED, 3 HURT
Auto Race at Milton,
Mass, Ends in Trag-
edy

Milton, Mass, Aug. IAN automobile.
racing another along Canton avenue early
today crashed into two trees, killed Rus
sell f. Nix of North Weymouth. an oc-
cUpant of the car, and injured three 9TH
ers. one perhaps fatally.
The occupants of the second car picked
up the dead and injured. carried them to
the Forest Hills hospital ana then disap-
peared without giving their names.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
CATALONIA WILL
JOIN THE STRIKE

Paris, Aug. 1.-THE railroad en-
ployes in the province OF Catalonia
have sent 20 the Spanish government
declaration Of their intention to join
the strike. which. according to a dis
ratch from Madrid is designed to par
a!yze railroad traffic throughout Spain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
The officers elected at the annual

The oncerS eIected at the annual
meeting Of the Luella F. Beale Assoc
citation are as follows: Honary pres
!dent, Miss Luella F. Beale; President,
Mrs. Nellie P. Stanley; vice president,
Fred S. Jackson; Mrs. Carrie Os-
borne, Mrs. Maggie Faslir, Mrs. Grace
Webb. Secretary. Mrs. Maude Jones:
treasurer. F. I. Bishop. Arrangements
for next years entertainment will be
attended to by the executive commit
tee. The meeting opened and closed
by singing the class ode. composed by
Mrs. Eva Moody: Mrs. Hattie Whit
ney accompanied.
Those who came to Winthrop to
attend this gathering were Mrs. Jennie
McQlory Mute Of Haverhill. Mass.
Mrs. Eta Smith Of Neiolon, Mass,
Mrs. Mable Krene Of Quincy, Mass
Mrs. Nellie Saring Of Portland, Mrs.
Alice Knight Rankin Of Wayne. Mrs.
Jessie Knight Moody OF Gardiner. Mrs.
Lila Sheppard wadleigh and Mrs.
Julia Snow Jackson OF Augusta
In the evening Mrs. Nellie Stanley
entertained the school at her home
with a nne program. both literary and
musical. Refreshments were served
and the guests departed at late hour.
Mr. and Mre. A. c. L. Bartlett are
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13

position was rushed by the attackers,
tho Germans being forced ont
Glencorse wood also was fl1od with
machine guns and the Queens and
Bedfords. who finally captured 1t. had
to fight their way through a verltable
hail Of lead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
MARANACOOK.

Earned runs-Winthrop 3. Stolen
hases-Wood Wilson 3. Whitney. Bell
Osborne. Struck cut-bv Rissonette 10:
by Barker 8. Double plavs-Strater TO
O'Brien to Stewart. Wild pitch
Squanto e Passed bals-Bell. Ran
dali g. Base on balls-off Bissonette 2:
off Wilson l: off Barker 3, Umpire,
John Carrigan. Scorer, L. z. York
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
Henderson Has Precipitated
Crisis by His Labor Action

Tho only alternative will be for the
government to have . direct meeting
with the chief representative Of labor and
70 give It's reasons a. the government
Why Fridays decision to send delegates
to stockholm) should DO reversed. That
would be the best solution.
1.-THE Stockholm conference must not
take place with British participation
apart from America and the Allies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13
WEEKEND TRAGEDY
Three Children Burned
to Death at Keyport,
N. j., Summer Home

Keyport. N. j.. Aug. 12.-Three chill
dren Of Charles Esola and the little
daughter Of Angelo RoselIe, were
burned to death and Mrs. Esola and
her baby were seriously injured, when
the Esola summer home was destroy
ed by fire near here early today.
The Esola family resides in Brook
lyn, y. Y, and the Roselles were their
guests for the week end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13

n. W. Maxwell. president Of the
Peoples Savings Bank, Lewiston. died
al his home Sunday night following a
long illness. He was 80 years old and
had been a resident Of this city about
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Jap 9hipe Join Allies

csc naval units have Joined the Allied
forces in European waters. the Japan
ese naval attache here announced Sat-
urday. ?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Thyng return
ed Saturday evening from York Har-
hor where they had been making
months visit with their daughter,
Miss Annie NJ. Thyng.
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AUGUSTA LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs Ernest Wright went
Saturday to the Dead River region by
automobile.
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NATIONAL. HOME

Ohicer of the day. Capt. Charles Nc.
Culloch.
Russell Fletcher left Sunday for his
home in Providence after a visit to Mr.
and Mrs. H. A. Stafford
Charles Barnes Of waterville was Wis
itor in camp Sunday on his way to Bos-
ton to visit his sister. Mrs. Charles Ste
vens.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. J. Davis OF waterville
we're guests Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
F. Williamson.
Dana Kenny. the Home crack pitcher
has resigned his position in the garden
er's crew and gone to Bath to work in a
shipyard.
Thomas Conley. former member, has
reported for readmission to the Home.
Martin Kimble Of the Danville Branch.
who served in Co. G. 18th U. S. Inf, re-
ported Saturday for admission.
Francis P. Dunbar has gone to New
port. r. l.. to pass furlough with rela-
tives.
Simon Grover has returned 70 the
Branch after passing a furlough with
relatives in Gloucester. Mass.
Inc 1uHeTdi OIL tH6 idte SCiuIlUuS W.
Bile was held from the Home chapel at 9
A. NJ. Saturday. Rev. E. W. Weber Of
floating.
The Sunday band concert was largely
attended a-1 thoroughly enjoyed. The
cornet duet Swiss Boy" was ably rem
dered by Messrs. Drossel and DUMAS.
The moving picture program for this
week will be BABY Marie Osborne in
Told at Twilight" with comedy and
Pathe News for Tuesday. and Harold
Lockwood and Miss May Allison in The
River Of Romance a Metro feature. with
comedy and travelogue for Friday.
The following changes OF non-comm.s-
stoned officers are announced
William T. Wade. Co. 1st Me. Inf q.
A. W.. appointed Junior hospital steward.
10th class effective Aug. II. and trans
ferred TO y. c. staff. vice William L.
Pierce. resigned. effective Aug. 20
Henry N Cole. 3 Co.. nth y. 7. Inf.
appointed company sergeant. efectice
Aug q. and assigned TO Home CO. c. vice
Yohn Levi Bean, resigned. effective Aug, 3.