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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

reforms, the majority parties will take
measures was given before the Reich.
stag main committee on Wednesday.
Ask Abolition Censorship
Resolutions Of the majority introduce
ed by DIR. Karl Heine, Socialist, again
demanded abolition of the political
censorship and limitation of the mill
tary censorship Of facts connected with
the conduct Of the war and criticism
thereof.
This was deemed necessary because
it is notorious that the military au-
thorties exercise a sweeping political
censorship of the German press on
the pretense that publica tons of a
political nature may effect the mill
tary spirit of the people.
Or. IIeine gave the government four
weeks, until the assembling Of the
Reichstag, to mend its ways. Other
wise. he said. the Reichstag majority
woald be forced to take steps. The
government has received some half
dozen earlier warnings of a similar
nature. and it's response in the pres
ent instance will not be an unfair
test of the influence of the present INA
jcrity in the Reichstag.
Emperor Is Criticized
Speeches and announcements Of En-
peror William were criticized in the
debate on censorship. Matthias Erzb-
crger, Centrist leader. and DR.. Heine
called attention to the effect of the
Emperor's impulsive statements, which
sometimes run counter to the osten
sible policy Of the government. AL
though not mentioned in the censored
accounts OF the committees proceed :
ings. the Enlperor's critics proba bly,
had particularly in mind his recent
utterances in regard to England which
he pointed out as Germany's arch en-
envy which must be defeated at any
cost.
DR. Heino appears to have demanded
freedom for the press to discuss such
utterances Of the Emperor. Herr Err
berger asked whether Chancellor MI
chaelis assumed responsibility for
What was said by The Emperor. For
eign Secretary Won Kueh1nann repli-
ed that the representative at great
headquarters of the foreign office was
Informed concerning these speeches,
and that the chancellor assumed the
responsibility.
misleading Denial"
The misleading denials" by the for
agn Office of Premier Kerensky's
statement. that separate peace Of
fer had been made recently to Rus
STA and Of the message said by former
Ambassador Gerard to have been sent
by Emperor William to President Will
son at the outbreak of the war were
brought IN for criticism. Herr Err
berger said official communications
we're coming into wide discredit abroa d
ewing to The many self-evident con-
tradictions in them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Boston. Aug. 31.-Failure to reach
an agreement over shop conditions and
throughout the Boston and Maine rail-
road system today According to the
company officers more than $500 ma
chinists, helpers and boiler makers
went out, While a statement issued by
union leaders tonight placed the num-
Der at $500
All Shops Affected
The strike order affected all shops
the largest being located at Blllerica
and Fitchburg, in this state, Concord,
n. H., and Lyndonville, Vt. The men
ask for an increase in pay OF eight
cents an hour. This was refused on
the ground that the railroad was IN
the hands of a federal court under re-
ownership proceedings and that 1t
could not incur additional expense of
$500 900 yearly. An increase of three
cents an IiOQt "dS oiLS4ON' ti''< NSA--
pany contending that this with two
cent increase, effective last January.
made a higher scale than that paid
on the New York, New Haven and
Hartford railroad.
In an effort to bring about an I'M
a representative OF the
federal department of labor was ask
ed to come here and after an investi-
CATION he recommended compromise
of six cents an hour. This offer the
union representatives agreed to sub
nit to the men for action, but upon the
company officials asserting that this
scale was impossible, the strike was
called.
Conferences for Month
Conferences between the manage
r1ent of the road and the union heads
over the proposed readjustment Of
conditions began in March and con-
tiruea into April. They resulted in a
slight increase in pay, which was
made effective Jan. l and in certain
changes in working conditions. The
agreement contained clause which
required either side to give 30-days'
notice before the agreement could be
broken and on July 9 the men asked
the company for q re-opening Of the
discussion A month later the formal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Having failed in all their direct at
tacks by land to break the Russian
front and capture Riga. Russia
principal naval base and arsenal on
the Baltic, the possibility that the
offensive by land and sea is forecas
in the maneuvers of their torpedo boat
destroyers, submarines and mine
sweeping trawlers in adjacent water
and in aerial attacks on the Gulf of
Riga itself.
Forty Airships Drop Bombs
Forty aeroplanes Of the enemy have
winged their flight over the waters
of the Gulf, dropping bombs. Ninety
of these missiles were tossed Thurs
day upon Russian warships and har-
Dor works. and raids also were car
ried out against islands in the gulf
What damage, if any, resulted is not
stated in the Russian official COM
munication. Neither the Russian nor
Berlin war offices has announced the
re commencement of infantry activ-
ity in the marshy district west Of
Riga. where recently the Germans
made advances, although Berlin says
that northwest of Dvinsk, in the re-
gion of Illukst. the. Russians have
taken the offensive and are carrying
out raiding operations. The situation
on the other sectors of the Russian
front has not changed materially.
Italians Still Gain
The Italians are still making gains
on the Bainzizza plateau north of Co
rizia and also have renewed their Of
fensive to the south on the CarsC
plateau. More than 500 additional
Austrian prisoners and five machine
guns have been captured in the Balm
zizza region. South of this region
on the dominating peak of Monte San
Gabrielle, more ground has been TAX
en-. On the Carso plateau the big
Caproni airplanes are aiding in the at
tack.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

Washington. Aug. 31.-Coincident
with the voting of a favorable re-
port by the ways and means COM
mittee today on the s11,53S,46o war
bond and certificate bill in virtually
the form Secretary McAdoo wrote it,
Republican leaders in the House an
nounced that they would renew their
fight for the creation of a COMPRESSION
al war expenditures committee.
Several Democrats Approve
The proposed expenditures commit
tee amendment offered by Rep. Moore
Of Pennsylvania was voted down along
party lines in committee but several
Democrats expressed their approval of
it and Republicans were hopeful to-
night that when it reaches the floor
some Democratic support will develop
An effort has been made in draft
lection of President Wilson that a
similar provision proposed during the
food control bill debate would embar-
rass him in the conduct of the war.
Cooperate with President
Instead of authorizing a commit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01
ESTABLISHED 1925
BREAD PRICES
Early Radical Change Is
Not Likely

Best Public May Hope for At Present
Says Hoover Is 16-Ounee Loaf for
10 and Possibly Eight Cents-Fam-
lily Flour Should Be at Least s. or S.
Lower Per Barrel
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01
VOTING TO BEGIN SATURDAY
UPON WAR PROFITS SECTION

Situation Clarifies Rapidly Following Abandon
ment of Cloture Plans on War Tax Bill-Sen-
ator La Toilette to Begin Long War Profits
Speech on Which He Has Been Working for
Several Days I'M Borah Not to Interfere with
johnson Amendment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01
DATE SET FOR OCT. 1
Next Liberty Loan Of
fering Probably 49,
000,OOO,00O

Washington. Aug. 31.-The opening OF
the next Liberty Loan Campaign has
been set tentatively by the treasury de-
partment for Oct. /. Subscription books
will close Nov. /, unless the program Is
altered.
The amo mt the interest rate, the de-
nomination OF the bonds and other de-
tails will be announced after Congress
disposes of the pending bod bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01
40 AIRSHIPS
Drop Bombs Upon Riga
Harbor and Ships

Germans Prepare for Offensive by Land
and Sea Against Russa's Principal
Naval Base and Arsenal on the Bal
tic-ltaIans Still Make Gains North
Of Gorilla
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01
Approximately $4,000, 900, 900

r Indications are that the next Offering
will approximate 5000 10000. Whether it
will be advertised by the government
through paid newspaper space is under
consideration. but Secretary McAdoo said
tonight that the cost Of such an under
taking would exceed the appropriation
now available for the purpose. He added
that there would be no action until more
light had been received as to the cost OF
an effective advertising campaign and I'M
til Congress had decided what amount
will be allowed for advertising for future
issues.
In announcing the tentative program
for the second campaign Mr.. McAdoo ap-
pealed to Liberty Loan committees to
perfect their organizations and get m
touch with the federal reserve banks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

American Headquarters in France,
Thursday, Aug. 20--(By The Associ
communication from sea to field head
quarters reveals in striking manner
the immense plans which have Jeen
made to serve and care for the large
army the United States hopes to have
in France. In the making of these
plans great reliance is being placed
for the time being on the French
whose ability and willingness to help
the Americans seem to be wholly in
exhaustible.
American Aviators Studying
For the present, American army and
navy aviators who are in Franco are
studying in French schools , using
French machines of all types. Scores
Of these aviators are taking these in
structions and will later join the
FrenCh flying service. Later they
may he transferred to the Ameri-
can army as they would form an
experienced and self-reliant force for
service when the American troops
take their place in the line. Many
other American students who are
training with the French are being
ir structed solely for service with the
french army Already they have had
actual experience in flying but army
aviators are not brevetted until they
have flown total of % hours. Naval
aviators qualify after Is hours Of
flight.
Three Filters Killed
Three fiers have met death thus Ear.
This is regarded as a remarkably light
percentage. The French have been de-
lighted with the aptness Of their
American pupils, who seem to have a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01
RENEW FIGHT FOR CREATION
WAR EXPENDITURE COMMITTEE

Republican House Leaders Expect to Get Sup
port of Several Demo Gratis for Proposition -
Effort VIII Also Be NJ ode TO Amend Convert
ible Bond and Floating Cost Features of Huge
War Bond and Certifi cate Bill
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01
TO TAKE STEPS
The German Govern
ment Must Mend WAYS
Otherwise Majority Party in Reichs.aa
Will Act Copenhagen Hears
! Speeches Of Emperor Are Freely
cr;ticsed-Object;on Made to "Mis-
leading Denials"

Copenhagen, Aug. 3o--A warning
that unless the German government
heeds demands Of the Reichstag for
reforms, the majority parties will take
measures was given before the Reich
stag main committee on Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
SOUTHERN CLUB
 PLANS CAMP PAIGN Committee Appointed at Special Meeting to Select
 100 New Members

At a special meeting of the board of governors last night at the Southern club, Judge B. M. Allen, presiding, S1 new members were elected and a defi- mite programme of entertainment and expansion decided on.
 For the purpose of adding 100 se- lect new members the initiation fee of the club has been reduced from $100 to $25, this rate to be in effect until March IS, 1917
 series of brilliant entertainments is planned for the coming season, the first of which will be a reception to the stars of the Boston Grand Opera company which will be staged Satur- day night immediately after the show. Mrs. R. F. Johnson was appointed chairman of the reception-~co committee, ard an appropriate form of diversion will be arranged for the occasion. The affair will take place in the spacious cafe, and a number of reservations, it is stated have already been made and especial attention will be given to the menu preparation for the evening.
 At the meeting last night it was decided to immediately begin work to provide a large movable dancing floor for the club cafe of a unique pattern, and splendid cabaret entertainm ent will soon be inaugurated.
 membership committee was ap- pointed by President Allen as follows:
 H. c. Selheimer, chairman Thomas Ii. Benners. L. R. Locke, Al c. Garber Henry Morshheimer, F. R. Simpson, R. S. w. Brown, J. w. Mcqueen, Harry Jones and J. G. Johns, and additions to this list may be made from time to time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
Louis Pizitz May Open
 Store in Gadsden Soon

Gadsden, January 30.-(Special. )-A Gadsden branch to handle ladies' fur nishings and millinery may be opened was in the city yesterday. It is un- derstood that he is now seeking a site for a store.
 At the next meeting of the Alabama City council an election will be called to settle the question of location for the new city hall. The council is deadlocked on the proposition, some of the aldermen favoring a site near Dwight square, and others wanting it at the other end of the city, near Can terberry station.
 The first term of the new circuit court will last five weeks in order to clear the docket and clean out the jail as much as possible so that the work of the June term will be reduced This decision has been reached by Presiding Judge J E. Blackwood.
 A campaign to compel sewer connec- tions for all property within 200 feet of the sewer lines has been started by $. c. Ebbets, city sanitary afficer, un- der the direction of Mayor w. P. John- son. It is planned to have this work done before warm weather comes.
 Sunday school workers of the Gads- den district will hold a conference Wednesday and Thursday in the First Methodist church.
 When R. M. Wilbanks became city clerk, succeeding Joseph Balfour, his new duties conflicted with those of chancellor commander of Gadsden lodge, No 20. Knights of Pythias. Wherefore he resigned and MT. Bal four last night was chosen to the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31

 sang several songs. To the strains oi Lohengrins wedding march the bridal party entered. The ushers, Max Weinstein and Dave Jospin, were followed by the bridesmaids, Miss Dora Weinstein pretty gowns of blue taffeta with trim mings>of silver lace, gray hats and shoes, and carrying shower bouquet of I<il- larney roses. The groomsmen, Julian Brick and Harry Schreibman of Lynch burg, Va, came next and were followed by the groom and his best man. Dave Weinstein, after which the maid of honor, Miss Ida Weinstein, entered alone. She looked charming in a gray taffeta gown with accessories to match and car rying shower bouquet of Killarney roses.
 Little Miss Mildred Silverfield, wearing a dainty lingerie frock with trimmings of lace and pink ribbons, came next scat tering rose petals in the path of the bride, who entered on the arm of her father, c. H. Weinstein, who gave her away The bride presented a lovely pie ture in a handsome gown of gray with silver lace trimmings and accessories to match. Her flowers were brides roses and valley lilies. The ceremony was pro- nounced by Rabbi Mendessohn of Bir- mingham.
 Following the wedding a reception was held at the Hati1wah club on Second avenue, where dancing was enjoyed un- til late hour. Refreshing punch was served during the evening anu a buffet supper was served, followed by an ice course.
 MT and Mrs. Guss left tonight for points east. Mrs. Guss was gowned for travelling in a handsome navy blue cloth suit with gray hat, gloves and shoes They expect to be absent 10 days and on their return will be at home with the brides father, c. H. Weinstein, 621 Seventeenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
Mexicans Are Given Baths

Fl Paso, Tex, January 30.-Nine hun dred and twenty mine Mexicans were given baths at the United States immi grafton station today, the third day ot the enforcement of quarantine regula- ions as a preventive of typhus fever. Nc rioting occurred and the danger of 8 repetition of the bath riots is now believed by the United States health of ficials to have passed. Two Mexican men and one woman were arrested at the American end of the international bridge on charges of melting riot. The spe- cific charge is that they crossed the in ternatonal line and assaulted Sergt T. M. Peck of the Twenty-third United States infantry and Inspector Roy Scuy- Ter of the customs service. The woman was later dismissed and the men fined in police court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
POINTED OUT ERROR

Baruch also pointed out several other errors he made on the market during the 13 days period of his profit taking. On several occasions he was forced to sell stocks at a loss, he testified. and finally on the day before the Presidents S note was made public, he overlooked the Dow Jones ticker tip which he had in his office that note was expected
 q covered that day. he said, and am sorry I did.'
 Testifying that during the Teak" period he had called up Secretary Me Adoo, Baruch explained that he had done so at the instigation of Col. E. M. House, President Wilson's adviser, to suggest to the Secretary the name of man to fill a vacancy on the board of the federal reserve bank of New York. He said that Colonel House had called him on the telephone and said:
 There is a vacancy in the federal re- serve bank. I don't know anything about those fellows down there. Won't you suggest a name?"
 Baruch said he did so. Colonel House thought the name satisfactory and asked him to suggest 1t to Secretary McAdoo.
 BREAK OF MARKET
 On December 15 the market nsf sad he covered by buying in a nVf ANQ shares. He had gone short. ha rala af around 123 and covered at ar %r4s 9f 1l0
 On December 16 he sold shoF i.ei 42M shares, and on December lS
 2s, AGO more. On December tstl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
Detroit Journal Sold

Detroit, Mich, January 30.-The sale of the Detroit Journal, an afternoon newspaper, was announced today The new owners are N. c. Wright and H. s. Thalheimer of Toledo, and c. c. Yer nam and Paul Block of New York. The purchase price was not made public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31

M Ires for today
 nd Marie DressIer in "Tnlie
 xAs Up"
 iangle Dorothy Dalton in Chick r Casey"
 Colonial: Mary Pickford and Harold lockwood in Such a Little Queen"
 MARIE DRESSLER AT STRAND.
 Marie Dressler comes to the Strand today in "Tillie Wakes Up," rip roaring, rough and tumble comedy It is Q play of laughter, and still more laughter.
 Tillie is the meek. much abused wife. Her neighbor is a meek, hen-pecked husband. They frame up sight-see- ing trip to Coney Island. And it is sufficient to say that the entire action of the play occurs at this resort What mere could one ask for a comedy than Marie Dressler and Johnny Hines spending the day at Coney Island? DOROTHY DALTON IN "CHICKEN
 CASEY.o
 Chicken Casey is Dorothy Dalton's fourth and latest Triangle starring vehicle, and is at the Triangle today. The play has to do with the adven- lures of an actress who plays a clever trick on young author to convince him she is fitted to play the role she desires,
 The play gives Miss Dalton oppor- tunity to display her wonderful versa tility. She appears first as her natural self. then as a girl of the slums and then in court costume with powdered wig and patches.
 Chicken Casey will remain at the Strand through Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
PERSONAL AND GENERAL

Mrs. J. G. Mcclure was delightful hostess today when she entertained 1t la luncheon and box party at the Bijou ito witness the performance of Peg O My Heart" in honor of Mrs. H. P. Bross of Johnstown, Penn. Each guest was presented with a corsage of pink and white carnations. Those enjoying this delightful hospitality were Mrs Bross, the honoree; Mrs. J. G. Johnston, Mrs. P. R. Pearson of Birmingham. Mrs. Charles Campbell of Birmingham, Mrs. Palmer Keith, Mrs. W. C. Baty, Miss Lena Hatcher and the hostess, Mrs. Mcclure
 H. A. Laird and Miss Amy Reeves were married this afternoon in the of fee of the judge of probate in the Realty building, the ceremony being pronounced by Judge Sam T. Huey of the inferior court in the presence of a large number of witnesses. They will make their home in Bessemer.
 The young men of Bessmer will give Ia dance Friday night st the Woodmen hall on Third avenue in compliment to their young lady friends. A large num- Der of invitations have been issued by the committee. composed of Howard Thaxton and John Pollis
 Mrs. J. J. Cutchliffe and children have gone to Vincennes, Ind, where they will visit relatives
 Miss Clara Ross is i'll at her home on Exeter avenue
 MT. and Mrs. Roger J. McCabe have named their little son Roger J. Me Cabe. Jr.
 Prof. Eugene Lea, who has been seri- ously ill at his home at McCalla, is much improved
 Mrs. F. J. Gillen continues quite i'll at her home on Seventh avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
GUSS-WEINSTEIN

Temple Beth-El was the scene of a pretty wedding tonight when Miss Pearl Weinstein and Alex Guss were married in the presence of large gathering of relatives and friends. The interior of the temple was deliberately decorated for the occasion in ferns, palms, cut flowers and burning candles. Preceding the cere- mony Miss Bernice Hayes rendered a nuptial programme, while Hode Eastman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31
HAD ACTUAL NEWS
 OF PEACE NOTE
 SAYS WITNESS
(Continued from Page one)

Continued from Page One) fled at a Washington hearing that he had nothing to do with Teak" of any kind.
 MT. Bolling's connection with the Con- nelly firm was the subject of much in terrogation by Whipple during his exami- nation of Hutton, when the broker first took the stand. Hutton told of Connolly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-31

Ical'ing on him five or six months ago, informing him that the firm of F. A. Connolly & Co. was to be organized with
 Boiling as one of the partners, and ask
 ing if the Hutton firm would become it's
 New York correspondent.