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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26

New York, Feb. 25.-Enormous in
crease in the expectation of staple ar
ticles of food, without a corresponding
increase in production and lack Of in
telhgent economy in buying by house
wives are ascribed by the department
Of health of this city in a report is
sued tonight as the chief reasons Tor
steadily rising prices
"No Emergency"
The department declared there
does not appear To be any sudden or
recently developed emergency in the
food situation in this city although
there has been serious rlotinS.'
While the report asserts there is
"obviously less dependency and real
need than has been common for many
wears past it also says 1T is apparent
that unless the present high prices of
food are reduced or controlled, or as
an alternative the income of tamllleS
which now maintain themselves on Seoo
year or less there will be constant
iy increasing number of people whose
health will be jeopardzed by their in
ability to buy sufficiently nourishing
a
30 financial aid from the city could
ameloriate conditions it was said, but
an extension of the school lunch sYs-
tenn and the teaching of Intelligent
ouyiag will &C far to remedy such
hardship as now exist in families
which are living below food standard
which will maintain health"
The well-to-do may contribute con-
sidcrablv in the reduction of the high
price of food" the report declared. by
altering habits of CarelcSsncSS ana cX-
travagance in their homes.
Figures are presented to show that
increases in exports Of staple goods
have ranged from sc per cent in the
case of mutton to 1347 per cent. in the
case of cheese. Enough milk, in con-
densed form. was exported from the
United States during the past year to
supply this city for two years accord
ing to the report.
There is no indication that there is
any boarding of food or holding Of food
for speculative purposes in this city.
the report said. Retailers are making
no moro than a reasonable profit" it
is said and the difference between
wholesale and retail prices lis not I'M
usual and represents the almost inev-
liable cost of distribution"
The report continues: \ close analy
sis of the food bought and used in the
families makes it clear that the selec-
ton of food is rather from habit and
custom than by discrimination or in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
EXPLANATION BY
GERMANY OF HER
DUTCH ATTACKS

London, Feb 25.-The German Legal
ton at The Hague. according to a Reu-
ter despatch from the Dutch capital has
issued a long explanation of the torpe-
doing Of the seven Dutch steamers, in
which 1t says:
THE date for the safe homecoming
of Dutch vessels from English ports
which at first was fixed for February
5. was subsequently. in view of the Sit
uation in Holland. postponed to Feoru-
airy and February II. On FEBRUARY
IA Dutch ship owners were INFORMED
that their vessels could leave in a group
on February % or March II. For those
vessels leaving on February - only
relative safety could be guaranteed, put
vessels leaving on March II woulo nave
an absolute guarantee against suomar-
inc attacks as it would be lmposNpie
by February % to inform with certain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26

Washington, Feb. 25.-Newspaper
publishers invited here from through
out the United States will give the
Federal Commission their views to-
morrow on a proposal by news print
paper manufacturers that the COM
mission fix prices for their product
Consent Of the publishers generally is
awaited before the commission will
agree to arbitrate differences between
the paper makers and the publishers.
Officers of the American Newspaper
Publishers Association who have been
here for several days, have Indicated
they will approve the proposals II 1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26

Washington, Feb. 25-Repubican lead
ers of the House are planning round
UP" here on March Of members OF the'r
party elected to the next Congress 70
discuss the speakership and other organ
ization questions. The idea Will be SUD
mitted to the organization committee OF
q tomorrow night and if it is approved
invitations will be issued at once to no
members of the present House and 45 in
coming members.
Opinion is general among Republican
leaders that Rep. Mann will be nominal
ed for speaker without opposition an !
that Rep Lenroot of Wisconsin will be
named floor leader If Mr.. Mann is elect
ed.
A steering committee to advise with the
floor leader and keep him in touch with
the sentiment Of the entire Republican
side is being strongly urged by Progress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
LIST OF VICTIMS
OF THE GERMAN
DEPREDATIONS

Falmouth, Eng, Feb. 25-The fleet
of seven Dutch vessels left Falmouth
on Thursday, three being outward
bound from Holland and four home
ward bound. The steamers had come
into Falmouth on various times and
had been released at the special re-
quest of the Dutch government.
No inquiry was made of the British
authorities as to what was the best
way of sailing or as to the proper pre-
cautions to take, as it was believed
the ships were sailing under a safe
conduct from Germany and the cap
tains received special private instruc-
tons from the Dutch government The
vessels bore the customary marks and
lights.
When they were a short way from
Falmouth they were attacked by a
German submarine and three of the
vessels were sunk and four damaged
severely.
Following is the list of vessels:
Gaesterland, sunk; arrived Falmouth
Jan. 80, outward bound in ballast
Noorderdyjk. sunk: arrived FaI-
mouth Feb. 4. inbound with mails: no
passengers. Cargo 5000 tons of wheat
and 800 tons of flour consigned TO the
Dutch government.
Jacatra. sunk; arrived Falmouth
Feb {. inbound; no mails: no passen-
gers. Cargo 1900 tons of wheat con-
signed to the Dutch government.
EemIand, ahoat; arrived Falmouth,
Jan. %, outbound in ballast.
Bandoeng, afloat; arrived Falmouth
Feb. :, inbound; no passengers. Car
go 500 tons fodder cake 200 tons
capra. 100 tons oil seed $50 tons COT
fee and 500 tons of tobacco.
Zaandijk, afloat, arrived Falmouth
Feb. 6, outbound in ballast
Menado, lowed to Falmouth: ar
rived Falmouth Feb. H. inbound: no
mails; no passengers. Cargo, POO tons
OF copra, 400 tons of fodder. 300 tons
OF oil seed and $50 tons of tobacco.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
Newspaper Publishers Are
to State Their Views Today

promises in addition to lower prices,
storation of free competition in news
print tonnage and also want the sig
natures of all members of the eXecu-
tive committee of the News Print
Manufacturers Association.
Publishers arriving tonight consisted
largely Of those who have purchased
their paper from manufacturers who
Joined in the price fixing suggestion.
1t is generally believed the publish
ers will approve the plan and that the
trade commission within a few days
will announce acceptance of the man
ufacturers' suggestion. a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
Nine Dead, Six Missing
in Avalanche Of Snow

Boise Idaho, Feb 25-An avalanche swept down upon the
buildings of the North Star mine II miles northeast of Haley
Idaho early today deFoshng the compressor house,
house and bunk house. sotherng and crushing the sleeping
men in the and debris.
The bodies of nine miners had been recovered tonight six
missing and probably dead and Is injured
riou Among the injured is Thomas Jay mine supernten
dent.
The Federal Mining Smelling Co., of the mine who
had force of engaged in recovering the dead ordered
all to stop work late today because of the danger
of second slide across the canyon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
Cuban Federal
Soldiers Now
Hold Camaguey

Havana, Feb. 25.-Government
troops have captured Camaguey. it is
announced officially. The rebels fed af-
ter offering slight resistance. 1t is re-
ported from Santa Clara that heavy
fighting at Iona Del Grillo resulted
in the defeat of the rebel forces. The
battle lasted less than an hour. The
rebels lost Is killed and 11S wounded.
The government troops lost one killed
and seven wounded.
Colonel Balencourt with about 1900
men is marching on Santiago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
Plan Roundup Of the
Republicans In House

tive Republicans.
One of the Chief complaints the Pro-
gressively inclined members have
made at the present session is that
Rep. Mann has rot consulted the wish
es Of the Republican membership in
regard to penCing legislation.
Rumors of trades for the independ-
ent vote, involving both Senate and
House leaders, are numerous. Many
different plans are being laid, il is said.
for capturing the independents by
promises of the passage Of pet le%is-
laton.
Proffer Of an invitation by the five
Independents to Miss jeanette Rankin
Of Montana. the newly elected woman
representative to join them in the pre-
limirary discussion of House organic
alton has not disturbed the Republic
cans. They profess confidence that she
will prove regular" Republican.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
REPUBLICAN FILIBUSTER ENDS WITH
AGREEMENT FOR VOTE ON REVENUE BILL
Mob Of 1000 Start Riot
in N. Y. Streets and Try
to Reach Gov. Whitman

New York, Feb. ga crowd Of ap-
proximately 1000 persons, mostly who
had attended a mass meeting III Mad
ison Square to protest against the
high cost of food. stormed the Waldorf
Astoria Hotel late Saturday, shouting
they were starving and demanding to
see Governor Whitman. When inform
ed the Governor was not there but at
another hotel. they refused to believe
it and started demonstration which
nccessitated the calling out of police
reserves to dispense them. Several per-
sons We're injured in the disorder that
followed. Four arrests were made.
One of the speakers at the Madison
SQuf re meeting had asked how many
persons would be willing to go to the
governors hotel. Several in the crowd
who took this as a signal to march,
started away and soon an excited
throng was moving up Madison ave
nue.. At 32nd street the marchers trun-
ed into Fifth avenue. One man. point
ing at an auton obile. shouted that no
one had right to ride in automobiles
when others were starving. The ma
chine was storred and instantly sew
eral persons boarded the running
board and tried to drag the owner
from the car. Policemen rushed to his
assistance and drove his assailants
Three policemen who tried to turn
the marchers away from the Waldorf
Astoria We're swept aside Traffic was
blocked in all directions. One woman
leaned to an elevation in the street
and cried:
I'VE want to see the governor, We
want bread, Our abies are starving,"
The reserves arrived while she was
Speaking and formed - line in front Of
tho hotel entrance The police argued
with the crowd. but to no avail. Final
Nv they were forced to charge One wo-
man later was found unconscious in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26

Washington Feb 25-Pendng the return of Secretary Lam
sing from his three-day stay White Sulphur Springs w.
Va the generally accepted bell here that will
be made by the in the German diplomatic
quarters the opinion almost unanimous that the Secretary
devotng what has been officially described short vacation
important work Some thin he is framing document to be
used President Wilson injection with address Con-
others that he is for what regarded the
inevitable break with AustriaH ungary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
MOONEY GIVEN
DEATH SENTENCE

San Francisco, Feb. 25.-Thomas J.
Mooney. labor agitator, was sentenced
Saturday to death by hanging by Judge
Griffin in the superior court for bomb
explosion that cost 10 lives during a pre-
paredness parade here last July. Judge
Griffin set May II for the execution An
appeal will be taken from Judge Griffin !
refusal to grant a new trial, Mooney s
counsel said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
MUST KILL THE
DUTCH CATTLE
AFTER FOOD LOST

The H2gue, Feb. 25.--Oia London).-
A large amount of fodder was on board
some of the Dutch merchantmen which
were torpedoed on Thursday. In con-
sequence of the non arrival of this fod-
der II will be necessary to kill a large
part of Hollands cattle
Detention at foreign ports of Dutch
vessels laden with Chilean saltpetre
and other fertilizers is causing alarm,
il being feared that this wears har-
vest will be retarded seriously.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26

fess ignorance on the question of
whether the President would go to the
capitol during the coming week to ask
additional authority from Congress.
Yarrowdale Situation
Official information about the release
of the American prisoners on the Var
rowdale still is lacking. 1t has been
nearly two months since these 70 sea-
Continued on Page 5-Col. g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
ASK AUTHORITIES
TO SEIZE FOOD

Boston. Feb. 25.--Fiften hundred per-
sons al mass meeting in Faneuil hall
Saturday night passed resolutions de-
handing that federal state and munich
pal authorities seize food supplies and
sell them to the poor. The meeting
was held under the auspices of the
West End Mothers Club. Mayor James
NJ. Curley advocated an embargo of
foodstuffs to Europe and government
control of freight cars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
Sees No Callers

The President saw no callers today
and left the White House only for an
ride with Mrs. Wilson.
There was no expression from the
of the Republican filibuster in the
Senate and officials continued to pro-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
But Hope Is
Lost on the
bills Less
Important
Senate Leaders Await
Expression from the
President Before Ac-
ton on Resolution
Giving President the
Power to Use Armed
Forces
PRICE TWO CENTS.

Washington, Feb. 25-With
the Republican filibuster in the
Senate against revenue legisla-
ton broken late last night, after
one Of the most tempestuous
sessions of recent years, the
6ith Congress tomorrow will en-
ter upon the last week of it's Of
fetal existence still facing ex-
traordinary legislative conges-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
Boston Forecast

Boston, Feb. 25.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Probably rain and
warmer Monday; Tuesday, rain or
snow and colder; fresh southwest
winds shifting to northwest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
THE WEATHER
SNOW OR RAIN

Weather forecast for northern New
England; snow or rain and warmer
Monday. Tuesday snow and colder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26
ManyBeGeveHePrep ares
Important Program
MAY HAVE TO DO WITH PRESIDENTS
ADDRESS OR BREAK WITH AUSTRIA

No Definite Statement Yet as to Wilson's In
tention Regarding Request for Authority
Two Americans on the Centurion, Sunk by a
Submarine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26

" all submarine commanders Of the
2 concessions made to Holland"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-26

the street where, it was said, she had
been knocked down.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-11-16

The sorrow and suffering the destruction and des-
pair, the savagery and sacrifice, the horrors and
heartaches, the alternating hopes and fears, and
the prayers of millions of hard pressed people for
America to hurry to their rescue-all these had
made profound impression on his soul. His SYM
pathy for these unfortunates was touched to the
depths, and out Of this awful experience came a
vision of America carrying aid and comfort to hui
mainly in distress and making the supreme sacri-
flee for the cause of freemen everywhere.
He calls Americas participation in the war
"The Great Adventure" He likens our European
expedition unto the Crusades for the recovery of
the Holy Sepulchre thousand years ago. To him
this is Holy to the institutions of civil
izaton from crucfxion at the hands of the most
deadly enemy that ever struck terror into human
hearts In his dream of the future, he sees Amer
lea turning the tide of battle and the Stars and
Stripes leading the flags of all the nations in the
final assault that will insure an enduring peace to
all the peoples of the earth And now. and until
the war is over, what wonderful vision he be-
holds behind the battle lines Here he sees the
great hearts of America binding the wounds of
foreign soldiers, bearing supplies and sympathy to
the civilian population, mending their broken bod
les repairing their broken homes and cheering
their broken hearts.
And in the end, when the war clouds roll away
and peace comes to the warworn peoples, he sees
millions upon millions of Gods children gazing
reverently upon Old Glory and blessing in a
strange tongue the flag of the people who redeem
ed them from the ravages of the most devastating
monster that ever stalked the earth in human
form. Gould but dip into the future and see all
that has been given this man to see, then might
we comprehend what glorious thing it is to be
an American" in this eventful day.-Goodwin's
Weekly.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-11-16
DRAFTED.

LIE had never thought of being a soldier. When
he heard the CONSUMPTION law had passed it
occurred to him that some day he might be. But
that day seemed very far away. He knew that
Uncle Sam was raising big regular army and a
big national guard, and he thought that would be
all that was needed. People seemed to think the
war would be over before many Americans could
get to France, and anyhow lots of fellows would
probably be going before he was wanted.
Then his number came from Washington
among the first Soon the local draft board met.
He was summoned for examination. He felt rath-
er proud when the doctor told him there was moth
ing the matter with him. for pride of health and
strength is a human instinct. No, he had no de-
pendents; but he had a good home the home he
was brought up in, and mother who kept her
tears to herself and would not tell him not to GO
And he had good trade, and was saving some
thing. He was not quite sure what for-but he
began to suspect though none of those he had
met so far seemed to be the right one
But it didn't matter so much now He was
reading the war news every day. He was learning
what the enemy had been trying to do to his coun-
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-11-16
A GLORIOUS THING TO BE AN AMERICAN

t(\X/HAT a glorious thing it is to be an Amer
w lean these days" exclaimed an eloquent
speaker at the Red Cross meeting the other day.
To what did he refer? Was he indulging in idle
boast of the inherent prowess of the Great Repub-
hc-measured by men, money, materials and ma
chinery? Or was he simply paying the highest
possible tribute to the character and cabre of the
race-the mettle of Americans-and their capac-
ity to cope with the stupendous tasks that now
confront them? Strange to say, he was speaking,
not of things past or present, but of things to
come. He assures us it is great to be an American
because of the golden opportunity that has come
to this country to carry the cross of Civilization
and Christianity out of darkness into the light of
a better day
1t has been our privilege to hear many able
speakers discuss the all-absorbing issues of the
war, but none eloquent or inspiring as he His
fervent appeal to his fellow countrymen to shake
off their lethargy and hasten to the relief of a
stricken world was such that no redbooded Amer
lean could resist He had just returned from the
battle front in France He had seen the whole
CHASTITY panorama of war spread before his eyes.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-11-16
THE HONORS OF ATROCITY

THE Sultan of Turkey has graciously conferred
on the German Kaiser the diamond star of the
Iftchar Order, Turkeys highest war decoration,
and the Kaiser has decorated the Sultan with the
star and chain of the Hohenzollern Order with dia-
monds.
The honors are even-the hero of the Belgian
and Lucitania murders horrors and is honored by
the hero of Armenian massacres. No one will
question the deserving of the honors or the re-
spective fitness of the mutual donors and recipi-
ents
But to the intelligence and conscience of the
world Liberty Loan button showing that an
American citizen has done his or her part in sup
port of our government, is vastly more honorable
decoration than the diamond orders of the Sultan
and the Kaiser. 1t signifies only simple patriotic
duty done; but the diamond orders stand for col
ossa murder and infamy.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1917-11-16

try. His country! 1t had become his country so
easily and it had asked him for so little that he
had seldom thought of it before as his. He squared
his shoulders trife as he realized what it meant
to him. And as it came home to him that this was
not only his country but that his country was de-
pending on him for its protection, for the protec-
ton of everything that made him love life in
America, pride of patriotism touched his heart,
and he promised himself as his muscles set taut
that he will do it,
And doing it he is, God bless him We don't
know his name, but our prayers are with him, and
millions like him; and here's our hand comrade,
and everything that is back of it and well keep
the home fires burning until you come again.-De-
trOit Saturday Night.