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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
LETTERS FROM
~
SOLDIER BOYS

\ letter from Wllfred Boudreau, fpr-
merry employed in the Wardwell DrS
[ Gods store. but now with the Amer
lean ExpeditiCnary Forces in france
was received Wednesday morning py
Harry :. Nose. Among other thlnss'
Mr.. Roudreau writes: Il am somewhere
in France although We are not allowed
tC say much in regard to where we are.
We are now in a little town which is
Very ancient one OF the houses was
built in 1902 and there are lot OF 9TH
ers which are nearly as old. All the
men here are at the front, that are
able 10 fight \ lot of the women are
also doing the work Of a soldier such
as driving trucks and many other
things. which YOU have probably read
about.
About all there is left in the town are
old men. old women and children. The
old people here are Very tough, for they
90 all the farm work. saw wood and do
many other things that are lot too
hard for people Of their a-o.
1T rains here most Of the time,
which makes it very unpleasant. But
take it all together, il is pretty
,ountry what have seen OF it, |
-1icss ! ~ !..%s 70 c@,i this j letter
Io. | have many more 70 write tonight
q We have just arri.ed. Give my best
regards TO Afr. Wardweil and everyone
in the store. Please excuse my writing
for it il re.y poor. All | had to write
with was 4 poor lead pencil and mess
tin 10 write on
From
PRIVATE WILFRED J. RORDREAU.
~. H, l03rd L. : Infantry
The 1hoye letter was censored, as
we're several others received in the
city Wednesday. BY T j. O'DonneH,
ma lieutenant. u s infantry
Sergeant Joseph L. Barney Of Wa
terville. now on active service IN
France. IN i letter to his wife. express
6 some sentiments. which might we'll
q needed hy every woman in Amer
ica. He writes. Don't have anything
to do with 4 Stacker but admire a SOL
Ger as long q s YOU live for the things
they are doing now for the good If the
GOOD old |. = A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
SUPERIOR COURT
Last Case for the Jury This Term Re
suits in Verdict for Defendant

WatcrVille. NOV. 21-When court
opercd this morning at $50 the last
case for the consideration Of the jur,
at tits term Of the court was commence
ed and took up the entire day and re-
suited in verdict for the defendant
The case was No. 901,. Henry T. Win
ters Us. l.. {. Giddingi both of Water
Vile. Atchley & Bartlett for plaintiff
and 4. e. Jones for defendant. This ac-
ton was brought to recover for mate
lials furnished III the construction Of
house by defendant. Plaintiff testiaed
that the goods were charged directly
10 the defendant, and that defendant
promised to pay for same
The defense was that the house was
ruilt under contract price Of 5000 by
Irving Winters, son II the plaintiff.
and that he ordered all material and
paid for same as payments were made
him ny defendant during construction
At the completion Of the house there
was s21p in the hands Of the defend
ant that they defendant ard his WIFI
were willing 10 turn over 20 the cred.
itors, but could not as their contrac--
or had fled a petition in bankruptcy
According to the testimony Of the de-
PENDANT ond his wife their contractor
nah no authority to have material
charged to them
The jury was out but very short
time when they came in and returned
a verdict for defendant.
This completed the jury trials. The
jurors were then thanked by the court
for their careful attention 10 the work
or the court, and they were finally *
cused. County Treasurer Stuart then
paid off the jurors.
Court viii be in session tomorrow
and Friday, and divorces will be heard
those days. Final adjournment will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
GERMANS ARE WORRIED
Told to Get Citizenship
Papers If En- e m y
Alien Law Hurts

New York. Nov. 21-President VIII
sons proclamation forbiddins enemy
aliens TO approach within 100 yards Of
waterfronts brought scores Of pros
Porous Germans to the Office OF Unit
Cd States Marshal Mccarthy today
pleading that their business would be
ruined If the rule is enforced. Each
was eager to know if some modifica-
ton Of the ruling could not be OBJ
tanned. but all were informed that
not single exception will be made
There is possibility that the resi-
Dental section along Riverside Drive
where many 81 the large apartment
houses are in the 100 ward limit might
be included in the order. This would
necessitate heav& exodus Of Ger
mans who now live in that part OF
the city.
SHOW citizenship papers or get out"
was invariably Marshal McCarthy's
advice 10 his visitors
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
AWAIT DEVELOPMENTS
IN NORTHERN MEXICO

FL Paso Tex. Nov. 21.-American
officials and employees Of the Ameri-
can Smelling and Refining Company
in the state OF Chihuahua have been
ordered TO the border and eight OF
the principal officials already have ar
rived here.
G. L. Baker, general manager of the
company's Mexican interests. said
here the action was a precautionary
measure and that work had been stop
ped to await Developments in northern
Mexico.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
LINE WAS BROKEN
IN MANY PLACES

British Army headquarters il
France, Tuesday. NOV. 20.-tBy The
Associated Fressl. The redouhtaale
Hindenburg line in the Cambral SECTOR
was broken in many places today h
the great force Of the British tanks
and this afternoon the infantry which
followed through the gaps. was still
battling its way forward.
The surprise attack WAS launched at
dawn over a wide front. In thu mrs
few hours its progress was marEad
with evident success, and IN ro Inc
latest reports received at tins time q
+. NJ had been moving aIou1 re-t,
larly according 10 schedule.
The resistance offered by thu dazea
Germans this morning VA ne2ugU}a
and by neon British pioneers ALREADY
were at work laying rpau- h, re>s the
old front line trenches. Willie prisoners
III con siderable numbers had us-un 10
come back from various directions
Tie casualties Of the att4,klr- forces
thus far have been light. Greot r,,u.
berg Of German dead IL be- g thu
main Eindeaburs trenches. where ;he
beNildered enemy. taken .n8Narss.
made a half hearted attempt IL s,em
tie onru>hiu2 BrItouS
The battle WAS an innovation for t.s
csteru front. for II was begun with.
cut any preliminary ARTILLERY work.
Upon the army tanks rested The IT,
sponsihility for victory ~ def I'D
thcE fulfilled all expectations The
tanks started forward AZ $50 u. 1ar&
ana hy 1870 The British infan,ry, nhg.h
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
SHIPPING MEN WILL
RAISE FUND TO TRAIN
BOYS FOR MARINE SERVICE

New York, Nov .1.-ResolutioCs
rleGsine their support towards the rails
ing of q fund of slooG0o for the de-
IclolIncnt o; work of tho | nited States
Naval Reserves in training American
Logs for the navy and merchant ma
rine were adopted by leading shipping
men at a luncheon here today.
The organization plans the establish
ment Of nautical schools throughout
the country wherein boys viii he pre-
Jared for the merchant marine in a
threeyear course. two years TO be
spent on land ana one at sea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
TELEPHONE WORKERS
REVIEWED AT AVER

Aver Mas. Nov. .l.-Oficia.s ot
the New England Telephone and Tele-
graph Go. toGa. reviewed the 80 teie-
phone workers y 10 form Companies D
ana I, OF the 40Ist Telegraph battalion
Of the National Army at Camp Der-
ems. The command was presented
with battalion fas.
Bli= Gen Daniel y. Wheeler, L. :.
A. retired. .tdjutant General Howard
81 New Hampshire and Capt. George
Batter ST Manchester. y, H., visited
division headquarters today Tor a cch-
ference on tn" coordination Of the
state military forces with the army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
GERMANS FIGHTING ON
LAST DEFENSE LINE

British Army Headquarrcr- in
France, Nov. 2l-CRy The Associated
Press The Germans arc f-htine on
their last line of defence at one point
Of the British attack
Near score ~ guns is reported
to have been captured
The British are pushing on fov ard
Cantaing, three miles soutlWe 81
Cambria. Northwest ol MarcQln- The
high ground known as rremy CuapeIe
has been fought over and the ,irr-
mans have been forced to Withdraw.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
TAX PAYERS BONDS
System Scored by Bos-
ton Finance Commits
sion

Boston, Nov. -i-The Boston Finance
Commission in It's third report on the
recent bonding investigation made
public tonight declares that the COM
mission believes that the policy Of
requiring delinquent tax PAYERS TO file
honds with TIE city collector was part
~ general scheme to swell the in
-orne Of the Peter J. Fitzgerald
A-encr. ana not to protect Or to re-
iicye the poor delinquent tax payers
from tie clutches of the taX-title
iarks
The commission recommends that
the policy ~ taking bonds from de-
,.uGucnt tax PAYERS be discontinued.
According to previous reports made
hr tie commission, Peter J. Fitzger-
sid a personal friend Of Mayor James
r. 'u!iev opened an insurance
sgcnc2 soon after tie mayor was in
4uSurated ana was assured OF most Of
tie citvs bonding business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
FIFTH AVENUE WOMEN
TO Do RED CROSS WORK
TWO HOURS EVERY WEEK

New York. Nov. 2I-Between 1000
and 100000 women employed in the
Fifth Avenue business district of this
city are expected soon to he engaged
for two hours every week on Red
cross supplies as the patriotic bit OF
war work in accordance with a plan
announced tonight.
For this purpose empty lofts and
work rooms will be placed at disposal
Of the Fifth Avenue Association which
comprises the various firms and cor
norations in the business district Of
the avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22

Of Flanders, where the main British
effort for several months past has bee.
expended.
1t has been apparent, however, thu,
German attention was largely cen,e-
ed on the Italian front, where the mil
itary move in force intended 10 crpsb
Italy is now an full swing,
Admittedly numbers Of German
troops had been sent to the Italia
front. but the assumption has been
that these had been lars ly draw
from the Russian front. II is coasider,
cd possible however. that the Frencb
secret service had knowledge o.
weakening of the German front in IN.
west
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
100 MORE SECRETARIES
To Be Placed at Camp Work by He
brew Organizations

Washington, Nov. 2l.-The affiliated
Jewish organizations of the country
Will place an additional 10 secretaries
into the field to work n the training
camps and environments. The welfare
board, officially recognized by the war
department on the same basis as the Y
NJ. {. y. and the Knights of Columbus
IS employing the secretaries FOR social
and recreation work, and is select
ing rabbis for the relief service 10 he
rendered American soldiers
Under the auspices Of tho national
orsaniza tons fund of 81, 600 00o is be-
ing raised for the work
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
VEGETABLE DAY FOR
BAY STATE PEOPLE

Boston, NoY. 21.--An appeal 10 the
people IF Massachusetts % cat one
meal a day OF vegetables, exclusively.
was Issued tonight by Mrs. Nathaniel
Thayer, state food economic director.
The habit will be good for Your health
and good fer YOUR country."' she said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
JAPANESE MISSION
CALLS ON REDFIELD

Washington. Nov 2l.--Members OF
the japanese Economic Commission
called on Secretary RedfcId today to
discuss commerce between Japan and
the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
LATEST
CASUALTY LIST

Nd tu-ton NOV, u - General
Pers}.n= today reported the death If
First Licutcua.t. Orlando Gochnaur.
Medical officers Reserve Corps at
taehel to the British forces Killed in
action NOV. 8, Lieut.. Gochnaur's next
a Kin * given as Airs. +. A. Goch-
'TaIr. L'reerort. III.
: First Lieut.. Alexander ]. ellis. also
Of the Medical Reserve Corps, and at
,ached to the British army, was slight-
L. wounded thc same day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
20 EMPLOYEES ARE
INJURED BY EXPLOSION
KNOXVILLE MAGAZINE

Knoxville. Tenn Nov. Il An ex-
plosion in the thawing room Of the
powder magazine of the American
Zinc Go. at Mascot. 10 miles east OF
here, today caused the injury of 20
employees, none seriously. The conf
rany is mining zinc, most Of which is
used for wa supplies.
The origin of the explosion is be-
Ing investigated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
SWISS ARMY
HEAD is DEAD

Washington, NOV. 21.-Col 4. Aud
out. head Of the Swiss army is dead
as a result Of d brief illness contracted
during an inspection trip. Gable ad-
vices here today say his loss is mourn
cd hy the whole country While oh
serving neutrality officially. Col. .Audout
did not Disguise his sympathics with
the Entente Allies
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
Round up Boston Slackers

F"ston. Nov. u. Twenty-Five men.
charged with failing ID appear for
physical examination for the draft.
We're arrested today ny order Of Unit
cd states Marshal Mitchell. War
rants for 1o5 more are out and fed
eral officials stated that an effort
would be made to round up every
Stacker in the state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22

Mich cow~Robert Conner sold 80
mixers from sle5gls5. +. Q. Thomp-
son sold / mixer for $3.50, fancy Hol-
stein springer for $3.50. mixers for
1925 and ) mixers from $50 q IS. Otis
Forbush sold l springer for 500 and l
July heifer for $40. Hall q Lowell
sold 50 cows from s60Gl25- c. +.
Gage sold 20 mixers from $50 q $50. j.
". Brooks sold 20 mixers from s5o9
100. A. NJ. Bags sold 40 mixers from
s3eg91
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
Compromise Is Reached
Fighting Likely to Begin

Copenhagen. Nov. IA dispatch
from I.aparanda, Sweden. SAYS that a
compromise having been reached be
tween the Socialist and Bourgeoise
parties in Finland directed against the
Russian soldcry fighting. is likely to
begin at any moment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
Is AMERICANS LEAVE
PETROGRAD ON SPECIAL

Petrograd. TUESDAY NoN Co
Eighteen Americans left Petrograd to-
night on a special car attached TO the
siberian Express on their way TO AM
erica, constituting tie first party Of
Americans ~ leave because of the dis
turhed conditions in Russia
William Cochran and ~. William S.
ThaNcr Of tn" American Red Cross
mi~sior 20 Russia having completed
their duties here. accompanied the
rartF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The Athletics. bowling team COM
posed of employs in the lasting room
at the Eaton shoe factory. challenges
any team composed of employees of
the Marston & Brooks factory of Hal
lowell to a match game TO be rolled at
the Colonial alleys al date pleasing
to the Hallowell men. Arrangements
for the match may be made with the
Colonial alleys mana cement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
ChRRANzA REINF0RCES
CHIHUAHUA GARRISON

Juarez. Mex, Nov. 21.-Fiye federal
troop trains carrying approximately
5000 troops arrived in Chihuahua City
yesterday from the South to reinforce
the federal garrison at the state cap
ital.
The troops viii 90 TO the vicinity of
Cuchillo Parade, where Villa was re-
ported encamped Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
DEVASTATED ORCHARDS
ARE TO BE REPLANTED

New York. Nov. 21.-The orchards
Of % devastated villages Of France
whose fruit trees have been chopped
down by the Germans and killed in
other ways are to be replanted BY the
Overseas Relief Division of the Ma
tionaI League for Woman's Service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
WESTBROOk EPUBLICANS
NOMINATE BRAGDON

Portland Alo.. N1v. .l.--The Repub-
Loans Of Westhrooh tonight nominate
81 William 3. Brasdon as their can
didate for mayor. Nj Brasdon was
member Of thc last legislature ana is
manager Of the Presumpscot Electric
Go
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
SHIPPERS WOULD HAVE
US. CONTROL OF ROADS

Washington. Nov. 2I-In brief
submitted TO the Interstate Commerce
Commission today in the 10 per cent
advance freight rate case Clifford
Thorne. leading counsel for the ship
pers. suggested that the commission
recommend tie government take over
the operation of 1.-THE railroads for the
duration of the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
SIXTH CANDIDATE
FOR HUB MAYOR

Boston. Nov. 21.-The SKIN Candi
date for mayor in the December city
election entered the field tonight when
george o. Wood of the Dorchester dis
trict signed an application for nomi-
alton papers. Mr.. Wood is a Republic
can and former member of the city
fouDciI.
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LINE BROKEN DOWN
Continued from Page one)
STORM FIRST LINES
ON ENTIRE FRONT

London, Nov. 2l.--The Hindenburg line
has been broken TO a depth of from four
TO five miles, the war office announces.
British troops s,ormed the first sys-
TEN of the Hindenburg line defences on
the whole front between 81. Quentin and
the Scarpe river.
The attack was begun yesterday by
the third army. There was no artillery
para ton and the Germans were taken
completely by surprise.
The second system Of German defenses
captured by the British Is known as the
Hindenburs sport line The British cap
tured Benavis, Llameau wood, La Vac
guerra, the defenses known as Welsh
ridge and Ribecourt village. Their OPP
erations are continuing.
The British infantry and tanks pressed
on and captured the second system of
defenses. over mile beyond. Several
thousand prisoners have been taken.
The British fought their way through
coullet wood Lieut. Gen. Sir Julian
Byng is in command OF the attacking
army. The whole German line west OF
the Canal Du Nord 10 the Baupaume-
Cambrai road has been captured.
The towns of Havrincourt Marcons.
Craincourt and AnneuX and Neuf wood
have been captured by the British.
A large number OF tanks moved for
ward in advance of the infantry when
the attack was opened and broke through
successive belts Of German wire defen-
ces which were Of great depth and
strength
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
Directors Disfranchised

London, Nov 1.-THE House Of
Commons BY vote Of oo9 to III
|dopted an amendment to tile Elec-
toral bill DISTINGUISHING conscientious
directors to war
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22
WATERVILLE

SIr. ard Mrs David Haines Of Keno
gam, Can. are in the city, guests Of
;heir son Carleton Haines. who is at
tending Coburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-11-22

approval Of Supt Perkins and VIII
probably lie carried 10 the otnet
schoC Is.
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The Detailed Announcement

The announcement follows;
Yesterday morning the third army. I'M
der command Of General The honorable
Sir Julian Byng, delivered number OF
attacks between ST. Quentin and the rtv-
or Scarpe. These attacks were carried
out without previous artillery preparation
pletel'' surprised.
Our troops have broken into the enc
my positions to a depth Of between four
and five miles on a wide front and have
ca ptured several thousand prisoners, with
number Of guns our operations are
continuing.
AT the hour Of assault on the prin-
cipal front OF attack a large number 81
tanks moved forward in advance Of the
infantry and broke through successive
belts of German wire which were Of
great depth and strength"
Following through the gaps made
by the tanks, English. Scottish anG
Irish regiments swept over the enemy 8
1utpCsts and stormed the first defens-
iye system Of the Hindenburg line on
the whole front.
'ou1 infantry and tanks thcn swept
or in accordance with the program and
captured the German second system
OF defense. more than mile beyond.
This latter is known as the linden
burg support line.
In the course of this adNanc east
q unity troops took the hamlet of Be
navis and Lateau wood after stiff tight
ing.
English rife regiments and light in
fantry captured La Nacquerie and the
formidable defenses on the spur known
as Welsh ridge. Other English county
troops storIned the village of Rlbecourt
and fought their way through Couillet
COO.
Highland territorial battahons
crossed the Grand EaVine ana enter
cd Fiesquieres. where fierce fighting
took place. The West Riding territori-
ais captured Havrincourt and the Ger
man trench systems north of the VIII
lage, while the Ulster battalions COW
trins the iatter's left flank moved
northwards up the west bank of the
Canal Du Nord.
Later in the morning our advance
was continued and rapid progress was
made at all points. English. Scottish.
Irish and Welsh battalions secured the
crossings on the canal at Masnieres
nd captured Marcoing and Eeuf wood
The West Riding troops who had
taken f1avrincourt made remarka BILE
progress east Of the Canal Du Nord
storming the villages Of Graincourt and
Anneux and. with the Ulster troops
operating TO the west of the canal car
lied the whole German line northward
TO the Bapaume Cambria road.
West L1nca shire territoriaIs broke
INTO the enemy's positions east of
Epehy and Irish troops have captured
important sections Of the Hindenbure
line between Bullecourt and Fontaine
Les Croisilles
The number Of prisoners. guns and
material captured cannot Yet be esti-
mated.
The spell Of fine. dun weather which
favored our preparations fer our.at-
tacks, broke early yesterday. \ heavv
rain fell DUNG the NIGHT and rho
weather is now stormy"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-13
ELL TEACHER DEAD
One of Force of CoIored Construction
Workers Brought From South.

Eli Teacher, aged about 80 years
one of the force of colOred construc-
ton workers brought here from the
south to work for the New Haven
road. died during Thursday night at
the. Day Kimball hospital, the body
being removed and taken in charge
by a local undertaken.
Acute nephritis was given as the
one of the best OF the men who came
here, sober and industrious and a
man who saved his money, it IS said
1t is recalled with interest that he
declared he had never been in a couI {
room and did not want to go when lac
was summoned as a witness late last
summer TO testify as to occurrences
in a disturbance that led to a cutting
quarreled at their shack in the local
railroad yards.
The body was being held here Fri
day pending instructions from the
south.
Ring Made in the Trenches
Attorney Eric H. Johnson has an
interesting curiosity in the form of a
ring that was made by a Belgian who
is facing the Germans in the trenches
on the western European battle front.
Senator Archibald Macdonald, his
many friends here learned with pleas
ure Friday morning, is made chair
man of the legislative committee on
roads, rivers and bridges, of which
ne was mouse chairman during Ihe
1915 session, and also is named as
member of the shell fisheries COM
mission.
Friday produced the lowest tenn
peratures of any morning of the sea
son. What. might be termed the ave-
rage reading was two degrees below
zero, but an instrument at Bosworth
store maintained its reputation for
making the lowest reading and show
ed 10 degrees below.
ChiIdren's Matinee.
In spite of the cold weather many
little people came out for the special
children's matinee at the Bradley
theatre, Friday.
Sheriff Charles A Gates of Wilt
mantle was in Putnam Friday.
There was no session of the city
court Friday morning.