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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24

the American steamer Healdton reached
the state department late today from
American Consul krogh at Rotterdam. 1t
follows:
American tank steamer Healdton,
\. j., owned Standard Oil Co.. New York
enroute Philadelphia via Bergen to Rot
terdam, commanded by Capt. Charles
Christopher American citizen, carrying
cargo 5000 tons petroleum. having Al Off
GERS and crew aboard, including number
of Americans. reported torpedoed ana
sunk without warning by German subma-
rlne at SIS evening of 21st, a5 miles from
Terschellng.
Captain and 10 men brought safely
1jmuiden. One died exposure in lifeboat.
| Twenty reported drowned by capsizing.
One lifeboat with following officers and
crew reported saved: Capt. Christopher,
Brooklyn; Chief Engineer Caldwell, New
York; Assistant Engineer Emery, New
Orleans: Boastwain Rode Rotterdam;
Cook Snikers, Rotterdam; Seaman Loren
sen, Norway; Ooiler Guollane. Romero;
stokers, Grande, Gonzales. Muno and
Alonzo; and Engineers Messman Anto-
Mo, all of Philadelphia. The survivors
are enroute to Rotterdam.
| A later dispatch from Consul Krogh
said
| additional survivors steamer Heald-
ton: Willerup, Svensson, Parker, john
son, Sickstrom, Anderen, Vonseca. Con
zaley and Alamo.
"Jaseno died of exposure"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Harvard May Terminate
College Year Early
in Event Of War
Crimson Editorial Says That University Will Prob
ably Allow Men Enrolled to Leave Once-Specia Examina
lions Will Be Gven-Remain der of Devoted to
Military Instruction-Aso Summer Camp Is Promised

low all men enrolled In any branch Of
the naval reserve to leave college at
once and report to their designated sta
lions. This will naturally apply also to
members of the state militia. For those
enrolled in the reserve officers training
corps, special examinations will be given
as soon as possible after the decision.
These will take the place of the regular
inal examinations. The college year
Will terminate Immediately afterwards
If the approval of the war department
is obtained, the university probably will
be turned into a military training camp
The remainder of the year will be devot-
ed to military instruction and the summer
camp for Harvard men will be held here
instead of at Plattsburg"
The Harvard authorities in a formal
statement said the Crimson was evident
ly mistaken as to what the university
would do in the event OF war The sug-
gestion with regard to the use Of univer-
sity buildings in whole or in part as q
training camp during the summer or ear
lier was a question wholly for the future
the statement said. Harvard UNIVERSE
ty,' it added, will be ready to render
any service to the government In tho
way which the war department will de-
sire"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
A Soldier at Fort
Williams Killed bv
Men Who Escape
SENTRY POOR LOSES LIFE IN A
DUEL WITH TWO PROVIDERS FRIDAY
Visit Before Daybreak with Mysterious De.
sign-Another Sentry Fired Upon Wednes-
day Night

Portland, Ne, March 23-John Poor,
son of Robert o. Poor Of Clarksdale,
Ills, and a private in Third Company,
Coast Artillery Corps, who was shot
early today by one Of two men whom
he had challenged and fred upon while
on sentry duty at Fort Williams, died
tonight from the effects Of a bullet
wound in the thigh from revolver Of
"A calibre. He was % years of age.
The scene of the shooting was near
two large batteries Of Finch guns
close by Portland Head Light at Cape
Elizabeth. Although the post was heav-
lily guarded, the men had succeeded in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Aggressive Measures

Reeretfully the government apparent
~ has decided that since Germany is
making war upon the United States
through ruthless killing OF Americans
and destruction of their ships, the
issue must be met with steps much
more far-reaching than mere attempts
to protect individual merchant craft.
If anything is ahead to prevent this
it is not now foreseen. Once a state of
war is declared to exist. aggressive
measures are expected to be taken.
AS outlined after todays cabinet meet
ing, the preparations of the government
are not to he for a short war, or Il war
marked by halfway measures Nothing
IS to be taken fer granted. y complete
program has been rupared 50 that ev-
erythinS uone VIII De carried out IN d
systematic and orderly manner.
The navy program, aside from the act
ual movements OF existing ships, contcm-
plates the building Of vessels OF al.
classes Just as rapidly as the resources
of the nation will permit and the man
ming Of them fast as they are COLI
structed Secretary Daniels will confer
with private builders tomorrow.
The industrial plans now being CO.
ordinated by the Council of National De
fence include the mobilization of skilled
and unskilled labor for the manufacture
of munitions in as large quantities as
possible and also for the continuance of
all necessary industries. Secretary Will
son in cooperation with the Council of
National Defence has these plans well
IN
be asked Of Congress- has not been re-
vealed A movement is underway for fur
nishing the Entente Allies with an enor-
nous loan, either in the form of credits
or money. 1t also is understood that sup
ply of munitions for the Allies will be
augmented rather than diminished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Captains Statement

To The Associated Press, Capt.
Christopher said:
IF we had not shown our lights we
might have escaped. At S.15 o'clock on
Wednesday evening, with moderate
breeze and choppy sea ! was in the
cabin when aroused by a terrific con-
cussion. All the lights went out and
rushed on deck in my shirt sleeves to
stop the engines. | found that tor
ptdo had gone through amidships at
the spot where the ships name was il
lumined brightly. wreckifg the engine
room The light clearly served as a tar
get.
THE lifeboats were made ready and
equipped for lowering. | rushed back to
the cabin in the dark and was just
able to grab a coat and the seXtant
when second explosion shook the
ship. This time it had been torpedoed
aft, setting the tanks ablaze. The burn
ing oil ran in all directions, necessi-
tatine a quick getaway. | found that
my beat. No. /. apparently having been
cut from the tow line prematurely, had
capsized near the ship and none Of its
occupants were seen again.
meanwhile the 1edlQtOn was set
Ting down fast by the stern. One or
two poor fellows in the bunkers never
came up and | expect they were killed
there by the explosion. | just had time
to jump iEo No. 2, boat.
THE submarine came up once and
looked at the sinking ship. No signs
could he seen on the submarine, which
Immediately dived under water again.
In 90 minutes it was all over. Then
came l. hours in open boats INSULT
GENTLY clad and exposed to bitter hail
and snow storms until we were picked
up by the trawler Java. There was one
Spaniard in my boat whose clother had
been burned off He died Of exposure.
According to my calculation we were
we'll within the so-called safe channel
when the Eealdton was torpedoed.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Railroads of East
Petition / Increase
in Freight Rates

Announcement of the increase de-
sired for eastern roads probably will be
made by the conference Of RAILROAD
presidents in New York tomorrow.
In their application to the commission
for a suspension of the rules the eastern
roads represent that they are sustaining
and are threatened with enormous oe-
creases in net operating income due
to large increase in wage. in cost of
fuel coal. other material, supplies and
equipment, and to increased cost of
capital
Substantial increase in freight rates
are imperatively demanded by their
(the railroadsD financial condition." the
application reads. THE emergency re-
quires that these incre ses should be
made in the most expedious manner and
with the least possible delay"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24

Washington, March 23.-The chief rail-
roads Of the East today petitioned the
Interstate Commerce Commission to
amend it's rules to permit a general in
crease in all freight rates.
Western railroads notified the commits
sion that they, too, would ask for gel-
eral increase in freight rates and prob
ably will follow the eastern roads in ask
ing for a suspension of the rules.
Southern roads are expected to take
similar action.
The proposed increases range between
10 and Is per cent, according to loca-
ton of the roads. with indications point
ing to a fiat increase Of Is per cent. being
requested in the case of the eastern roads
which carry the great volume of the
country's traffic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Mayor Mitchel's Charge
Against Wagner Stirs
Albany to Its Depths

to tell you who l mean? | Will tell you.
mean Bob Wagner"
Senator Wagner, speaking on
question of thigh personal privilege
introduced a resolution today to sum-
mon the mayor before the bar OF the
Senate to substantiate his allegation.
Consideration of resolution was deier-
red until Monday night.
Mayor Mitchell, in New York denied
that he had charged the minority lead
or with working for Germany, claiming
that tho legislative record would show
he was justified in declaring that 1T
would appear from the facts that there
were persons in the Senate who were
working more in the interest of Ger
many than in the interest OF the Unit
ed states" He added that his remarks
seemed to have touched tender spot
"of the gentleman from Prussia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Priest Confessions
AdrnittedEvidence

Dover, Me-, March 23.-Two confessions, a | d to
have been made by Willis NJ Priest trial in the supreme
for the murder of George Herbert iv Islands
year admitted evidence by Associate Justice
Bird today
According to these statements, Priest and another
young who went to HebeIts camp to borrow money,
struck him in defense when attacked with revolver
and made off with $780, said to have been taken by Priests
prehend.
After the afternoon session Byron FaTis of Portland
elevator boy testified that Priest after the alleged
murder of Herbert sent him money by l. asking
him to keep it until called for.
George p. Cyr of Old Town testified that the day fol-
lowing Herbers death Priest to his Old Town
and spent about $50 session Of court held tonight
several witnesses being called The State expects
clude its tomorrow morning The hearing of the
spondent's is expected to take two days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24

Albany. \. y, March 23.-Thc Rock
away Point fort site legislation. with
It's consequent statement by Mayor
John furroy Mitchell OF New York
which Democratic Leader Wagner of
'h' senate. native 81 Prussia. inter
Ptttcd AS the vilest and most serious
charge that can lie made against an
American citizen has stirred official
ana legislative Albany as ii has not
been stirred since the day preceding
Che Impeachment of Governor William
SWlzcr in 1913.
Tho Mitchell statement. made last
Hght in New York which created the
tense atmosphere was quoted as fol-
lows:
~ would appear as though some
tody IS working in the interest of Ger
many rather than in the interests of
ih' United States. Do you want me
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24

Cambridge, Mass, March GA semi
official announcement that in the event
versity probably would be terminated
within a short time and the university
camp was made today. The announce
ment was in the form Of an editorial in
the Harvard Crimson.
"Aa soon as the decision (to enter the
war; is made" the editorial says. "the
university authorities probably will al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Will Meet Emergency

Fully approaching Germany pol
icy of acting in war first and talking
afterwards, the government has de-
termined to provide against possible
emergency. Broad questions involved
were discussed at long cabinet meet
ing to which heads of departments
carried reports on preparations al
ready made and others contemplated
Details are being taken by President
Wilson and the individual cabinet
members.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Norwegian Saved in Boat

London, March 23.-The boat from the
American steamer Healdton which cap
sized with % men on board has been
taken into Ymuden. Holland, by a steam
trawler. says a Reuter- dispatch from that
port. one survivor, a Norwegian. was
found in the boat. His arms had been
injured and his legs were frozen. and he
was taken to the Red Cross hospital.
After the boat capszed, the dispatch
adds. the Norwegian managed to right
1t and to climb in, where he remained I'M
til rescued by the trawler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
No Trace of Assailants

Poor fred once over their heads and
ordered them to halt. One turned and
fired at him with fatal effects. Then
both escaped before other guards ar
rived. No trace Of them has been
found.
One Of the sentries was fired upon
Wednesday night, without effect, and
in view of this and the fact that suspi-
cious characters have been observed
the guards at all Of the Notifications
in the Portland district have been
greatly increased. Searchlights were
put into use tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24

ports Of others that were taken 10 prI-
Nate homes.
The work of conveying the injured to
st. Edwards hospital, the only public
institution of the sort in the city, was
hampered by fallen wires and uproote
trees which blocked many of the storm
swept streets The hospital was h!!ed
however. and it became necessary to place
later arrivals in corridors. Late tonish:
injured persons still were being brought
to the institution for emergency treat
ment.
The hospitals of Louisville were prompt
in placing their facilities at the disposal
of injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24

Rotterdam March 23-(Va London) Seven Americans
persisted in the sinking of the Headton
Their are given follows w. Chandler, second
mate Brooklyn; Hudgns third mate Norfolk Va Walter
Johnson third engineer Hoboken E. eveaux oier Hoboken
George Healey second San Francisco r. W. Smith,
able Chicago and John Steiner able seaman, Pitts
burgh
Captain Christopher reached here this ening with all the
survivors, who feeling we'll despite the hardshps they
had undergone !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Between rs and 80
Killed III Storm at
New Albany, Indiana

Now Albany Ind, March .3-Bctween
=, anil - persons were killed and prob
atm lHJ or more were injured by a storm
which tate today swept over New Albany
demol shing scores Of residences and sew
crai Industrial plants Invent y-five bod
les are known TO have been recovered
ana il is expected this number Will be
materially increased when all the debris
OF wrecked buildings has been cleare
away The lighting plant of the residen-
tai section Of the city was put out OF
commission by the storm and the work
~ rescue proceeded slowly and with diff
guilty
nj addition a. the bodies taken to I'M
dcrtaktnc establishments there were re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
FARREAQ1NG STEPS PLANNED BY ADMNSTRATION~POSSBIE
MILITARY ASSISTANCE IN EUROPE
Preparations Not for Short
War or Half Way Measures

Washington, March 23-The
American government has de-
cided upon sweeping measures
to be put into effect following
the expected declaration by Con-
gress, soon after it meets April
2, that a state of war exists be-
tween the United States and
Germany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
SEVEN AMERICANS LOST WHEN STEAMER HEAlDT0N
WAS T0RPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARME-AT LEAST
TWELVE OTHERS DROWNED capt. CHR|ST0PHER'S STORY


live Ito Ymuidn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Resume DECORATIONS

Hazebrouck. France. March 2S-It is
renorted here that deportations from
the invaded district of Northern
France are about to be resumed. the
Germans for some time are said to
have been distributing blanks to be
filled out in order to organize the de-
portation of young men ana women
with a view 10 employing them for
spring farming.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Stories Tell Stress
of German Situation

yate messages have reached inc
Hague that Emperor William is SUI
fering from a severe nervous break
down, an Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from The Hague reports. The En-
peror's physicians are said to have or
dered him to take the cure at HON.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
GOVERNORS PUBLIC
SAFETY COMMITTEE
TO MEET TUESDAY

Portland, Me, March 23-The public
safety committee Of 100 civilians, ap-
pointed by Governor Milliken yester-
day, will meet in this city next Tues
day morning for the purpose of COM
pleting it's organization under the
craftsmanship of Harold NJ. Sewall Of
Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Mccall Sees President

After the cabinet meeting the President
saw Governor Mccall of Massachusetts,
for an hour and was told of preliminary
preparedness measures taken by New
England states, and offered complete CO.
operation. Gov. Mccall will see Secreta-
ry Baker tomorrow.
Conferences on the executive plan
will begin at the capital early next
week. Secretary McAdoo, Rep. kitchin
and Rep. Hull are expected to talk over
the fiscal situation before next Wednes-
day, the tentative date set for a meeting
of the Democratic members of the ways
and means committee, the revnue rails
ing body of the House. Various meas
ures for providing additional revnue are
being considered. including the posi-
blity of resort to additional taxes on
whiskey, tobacco and other specific ar
ticles. A mass of data relating to in
come tax has been prepared by experts
showing the effect of various possible
extensions of the law
Suggestions placed by the President
today included the possibility of floating
loan Of $4,000 10000 for the Entente
nations, The proposal made by Govern
or Harding of the Federal Reserve
Board in a recent speech at New Rork
that the government lend the allies
$1,000, 100000 was thought to be in
adequate by some of the Presidents
advisers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
286 Drowned in
DantOn Sinking

London. March 23-In the sinking
Of the French battleship Danton in
the Mediterranean on March 10. says.
a statement from the French admir-
atty received here, 2S6 men were
drowned The Danton was torpedoed
by hostile submarine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24

Amsterdam. March 23-(Via Lon
donl-The bread ration in Germany
VIII be diminished one fourth begin
h'ng April Is. owing TO the scarcity of
wheat, according TO a dispatch from
h"riin in the Weser Zeitung of Bre-
men The announcement has caused
surprise and CONSERVATION in Ger
many
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
THE WEATHER
RAIN OR SNOW

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Rain Saturday. Sunday fair
except rain or snow in eastern Maine
colder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24

the darkness in approaching the bat
teries and attempted to pass Poor.
When discovered they started to run
away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Consul Krogh's Story

Washington. March o3-The first de-
tailed official account Of the sinking Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Banks Are Strong

The banks of the country. 1t was
pointed out. are stronger than ever be-
fore. The latest report of the comptrol-
Ter TO the currency shows the resources
of the federal reserve systm to be
greater than those of all the chief bel
ligerents combined. Nearly all the huge
accreatons of money that have poured
into the country during the two addi-
tional half years of war could be made
available for use in war, whether ex
pended by this government or by other
governments engaged in fighting COM
mon enemy. Thus while an American
army of sufficient size to conduct ag-
gressive warfare has not yet been raised
and would have to be trained and
equipped. American dollars, it was
pointed out. are abundant
the exact measure of American
PARTICIPATION in the war is not expect
Continued on PAGE q. Column ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-03-24
Kaiser Breaks Down

London. March 90. 2:22 p. M.-Pri-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-05
Vigorous Men
and Women are
in Demand

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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-05

said. is that general European war Is
certain 10 involve Us and that for
avoiding war IN International police
must b. organized OF which the United
States must prepare 10 assume JUST
share OF tho burdens.
"Thi:, war is Il notice 10 us that Il
change in our policy with reference
TO our International relations. is 4;
hand" hr said, and that the iSola.
lion which We have hcrri nforr enjoyed
j. thing If lhr past ana in OUR prep
arIion$ 10 moci III" needs OF This pres
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in mind Il preparation IN take our
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-02-05

trur, much loss d. novice at religious.
organization and action. Not man
present was a Shirk"r. They came;
with Tho idea OF having their abilities;
assigned 10 various things. "a
First, the executive committee. con-:
sistinc Of Officers and chairmen OK
the divers romi'lees, were appointed
and they will meet At the Y. NJ. c.
A.. this evening for luncheon and to
fill out the lists Of their committees
with able mon. young and old. IS
. BEFORE the meetings begin the de-.
tails Of advertising. press writing. II.
nancing. securing speakers and music
will he thoroughly effected. q
William Miller. Of the Locke Shoe
company. was elected president Of the
campaign and his officers are a. l.
Meyers. vice president: +. +. Probst,
Secretary: +. " linn. treasurer: Rev.;
Clarence L. Allen. chairman finance
committee: Rcr. s. r. Jones, chairman
press committees: W. r. Robinson,
chairman OF printing and advertisiny:
CLYDE r. I:arion. head usher: joint
{. Lynch. general secretary OF tho
y. VI. &. -. will be advisor TO the
executives committee. SIS