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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
WORKS MAKES TRADE
AT SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco, Aug. s-John D. Works
OF Los Angeles, former United States
senator, today told the Conference for
Democracy and Terms Of Peace, meeting
mere. under the auspices of the People
Council Of America. that the proceed.
inss Of the gathering would not get
much space in the newspapers. He said:
do you suppose the Associated Press
Is going to carry anything to the newe-
papers 1t represents Of what you and 1
are doing here today: Oh no. Now way,
Not particularly because the Associa ted
Press does not want to send out the news
Probably it does. but if the Associated
Press were to take any such position as
that-that 1t would send out free crit
cisn1s on the war and legislation that
brought it about-against the will of The
money kings OF New York, who have been
more instrumental than any other inru-
ence In bringing on this war the Asso-
ciated Press would go out of business.
why, those interests. that permeate
all over this country. centering in the
great state Of New York can destroy
any newspaper that does not do what
they want them 10 do, even here in San
Francisco"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
SACO kid" JOY
RIDERS CAUGHT

saco. Me, Aug. s.-The horse and
wagon owned by Lucius NJ. Foss. 2s1
Schol street. Biddeford, was recover
ed late yesterday afternoon on the
Mountain read in Biddeford. The two
little girls. one s. the other 8, took the
outfit from the corner Of Main street
and Thornton avenue. where it had
been left by Mrs. Foss while she went
shopping, and drove to the home Of
"a liliam Cheney on the Mountain
road, where they board. They saw the
horse standing on the street, they said,
and decided they would take a ride.
They started for Portland. but the
horse was afraid of the electrics. so
they turned around and went to Bid
deford. After they had been given a
lecture, they were taken to their home
in Saco last night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10

London, Aug. 9.-The official report
issued tonight concerning the Irish
convention gives the names Of the
standing committee which the conven-
on ratified. The names include Fis-
count Middleton, Lord mcdonnell, Jo-
scph Devlin, Hugh 7. Barrie and
Stephen L. Swynn. the mayors Of Dub
lin. Belfast, Londonderry and Cork,
and the arckbishops Of Dublin and
Cashel
A resolution was caused providing
that the committee shall have power
to report to the commission from time
to time what further committees may
be necessary. 1t was further decid-
ed that as the preparation of a differ
ent scheme of Irish government by
the secretarial for discussion by the
convention would require considerable
detailed labor and time. the conven-
ton should adjourn until Aug. u.
Invitations conveyed by their re-
spective mayors from citizens of Bel
fast and Cork that the convention hold
sittings in those cities We're unani-
mously accepted. The sitting in Bel
fast will take place in September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
VERDICT OF SUICIDE
Identity of Telephone
Voice Disclosed in
Lambert Tragedy

St. Louis, Aug. 9.-Miss Alvina Per-
strip, until seven months ago a stem
oKrapher in the employ of the Lam
tert Pharmacal Co., today revealed
that she was the woman who telephon-
ed the apartment of Jordan w. Lam
bert early Tuesday morning and ask
ed the maid if he were i'll.
The maid went to Lambert's room
and found him lying mortally wounded
In a pool of blood. A coroner's jury
returned a verdict of suicide.
Miss Perstrup said that Lambert
was her friend and in company with
other friends she had gone with him to
cafes. Never, she said, had she gone
with him alone.
On Sunday morning, she said, Lam
bert telephoned her that he was i'll,
worrying over Marion Lambert, a
brother now with an ambulance unit in
France
Twice on Monday" said Miss Per-
strup. Mr. Lambert called me and
early Tuesday morning he telephoned
me again and said, I cannot live any
longer. 1 am SO sick and lonesome.
wish Marion was here Then he hung
up the receiver"
Miss Perstrup said she Immediately
called the house with the result that
the suicide was discovered.
A verdict of suicide was returned to-
day by the coroner's jury that investi-
gated the death of Jordan Wheat
Lambert, who shot himself early Tues
day morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
COURTESY SHOWN BY
l|-BOAT OFFICER

Philadelphia, Aug. a receipt given
to him BY an officer OF the German sub
marine which sent his ship to the bot
tom was exhibited upon his arrival here
today by Capt. Morehouse of the Phila-
delphia schooner John Twohy, which was
sunk July q % miles southeast of the
Azores A translation of tie recent"
which was signed "Eyring first lieuten-
ant active service and examining officer,
l. r., reads as follows.
THE American schooner John Twohv
was overhauled today by His Majesty's
untersea boat ITO and, following a
search, was destroyed"
Lieutenant Eyrng was second in com
mand on the submarine freighter
Deutschland when she came to this coun-
try. He was courteous, according to
Capt. Morehouse. and said he regretted
1t was his duty to sink the Twohy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
HUSBAND KILLS WIFE
IN MONEY FIGHT

Dedham, Mass, Aug 9.-Mrs. Alma
Wallin. % years old. of Dorchester, was
shot and killed today during quarrel
over money matters with her husband,
Carl o, Wal.in, a motorman, who was
honorably discharged from the Marine
Corps about two years ago. made no at
tempt to escape and was arrested
He had recently left the State Hospital
for Consumptives at North Reading and
his wife had been receiving aid from
charitable societies. II is claimed that
he went to the house in Dedham where
she was employed as laundress to get
some money from her. During the dis
pute which followed over the amount he
was to receive, the police say he Nred
three bullets from a revolver into her
head.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
TO HONOR FIRST
DAY MOBILIZATION

New York, Aug. at is the inten-
ton of the government TO- have the
first day Of the mobilization Of the
select draft celebrated throughout the
country with appropriate ceremonies.
according to Deputy Attorney General
Conklin who returned to this city to-
night after a conference at We shing-
ton with Provost Marshal General
Crowder. He declared the men who
are called to the colors in this demo-
cratic military organization will be
honored as citizens seldom have been
honored before.
TIE governors of all states will be
asked by Washington within few
days. Mr., Conklin said. to make ar
engagements for parades, mass meet
irgs and decorations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10

nance work was briefly outlined. In clos
ing, Mr.. Sargent invited the members of
the association to extend their next trip
further into the State and to see what
the highway commission has actually ac-
complished.
After dinner a sail of about an hour
was enjoyed among the islands of the
bay. where p good view Of the various
government Notifications was obtained.
About 40 ladies were with the party and
everyone voted this one Of the most sue
cessful field days held by the associa-
ton during .the "a years Of it's existence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
Unity Fair Sept. 4 and S

Posters have been put UP in the city
for the annual fair OF the Unity Park
Association. which will be held at the
grounds in Unity. Sept. and s. The
fair this year offers premiums in is
different classes, a special prize on
corn and number of special prizes
for colts and other horses are offered.
There will be four classes for the rae
ing on the first day. there being a 222
class trot or pace and a $50 class trot
or pace. while the second day will
have 2.ls class trot or pace and a
2.2s class trot or pace. This fair is al
ways Q popular one with watervilIe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
Training Camp Men
in the Reserve Corps

Washington. Aug. 9.-Officers graduated
from training camps, the war depart
ment announced tonight, will be appoint
ed to the officers reserve corps where
their age permits and they are otherwise
satisfactory. Such officers will be detailed
for service with the regular army or ma
tional army during the war and at the
conclusion Of hostilities will go on the in
active list. Officers appointed directly
from the training camps to the national
army will be mustered out at the end of
the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
GERMAN PROPAGANDA
IN CHIHUAHUA CITY

FL Paso. Tex, Aug. 9-Copies Of bulie-
tins posted in front of German-owned
store in Chihuahua City early Sunday
and Monday, purportng to be telegraphlc
dispatches from Juarez. have been re-
ceived here. These bulletins were part
OF pro-German propaganda in correction
with the visit of Gen. Francisco Murguia
to the border.
One alleged dispatch told how Cen
George Bell. Jr., with his staff. had at
tempted to call upon Gen. Murguia in
Juarez. but had been stopped at the in
ternational border and ordered to return
or be fred on. Another, carrying Juar-
ez date line, described an imaginary rev.
olution among the Negroes, Industrial
Workers of the World and pro-Germans
in the United States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
1000 mile JOURNEY
FOR MURDER SUSPECTS

Edmonton. Alberta, Aug. 9.-The end
of a 5000 mile journey over ice covered
rivers and snow crusted plains was
reached tonight by party of mounted
police officers who arrived here with
two Eskimos, said to be wanted in con-
nection with the deaths of Fathers
Rouvier and LerouX who were slain at
Bloody Falls in the Arctic region, in
1918.
Inspector j. D. Lanouse headed the
police party on the trip, which took
more than two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
SCHEMING FOR
GERMAN PEACE

Copenhagen, Aug: 9.-Dr. Michaelis, the
German imperial chancellor, like Field
Marshal Won Hindenburg, has taken 70
answering messages from the Pan-Ger-
man League, which is conducting a mass
meeting and telegram campaign to crys-
tallize sentiment in favor of demanding
annexations and indemnities in the peace
conditions Replying to the latest pro-
nouncement from Pan-German mass
meeting in Hesse. DIR. Michaelis tele-
graphed:
Il am firmly confident that the SPLEEN
did military situation will help US to
peace which will guarantee permanent
~ the German Empires condition Of ex-
istence on this continent and overseas"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
LABOR HEADS PROTEST
Ask that Department Of
Justice Consult with
Labor Bureau

Chicago, Aug. 9.-Heads Of the chief
labor organizations here today drew
up letter to President Wilson charg-
ing some Chicago officials of the de-
partment Of justice with improper use
of government authority and asked
that hereafter department Of justice
officials consult with the department Of
labor before taking any action in
cases involving labor difficulties or
strikes.
Unless this is DONE. the letter
read, we fear that the bureau of in
vestigation will find Itself in Illinois
used as a strike breaking institution
to foment discomfort and unrest
through the state"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
Governor to Be at Ded-
ication w. C.. T. L. Fountain

Portland, Me, Aug. 9.--The Lillian
NJ. y. Stevens Memorial fountain
which has been erected by the Maine
". c. T. L. IN Portland will be dedi-
Gated Tuesday. Aug. IA. Governor Mil
liken is expected to preside at exer-
ciset.
Mrs. Augusta N. Hunt of Portland
will speak Of the fountain. its history
ard its hopes. Mrs. Hunt is a member
Of the fountain committee, who has
had the arrangements in charge for
the past two years. Mrs. Quimby. the
State president. will present the foun-
tain 70 the city. and 1t will be received
by Mayor Chapman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
Boxing Exhibition

Posters were put up Thursday for
boxing match at the Armory on
Monday evening, Aug. 13. The main
bout will be between Young Joseph Of
Waterville and Bud Anderson. of Ban
COR both Of whom have fne repu-
tation as boxers. There will be q
seminal between Kid Larabee of
Biddeford and Young Higgins of Wat
crville and a preliminary between Burk
of the South end and Buddie Of the
North end two 12s-pound boys.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
TRAIN HITS AUTO
KILLS 2 CHILDREN

Elmira, n. Y. Aug. 9-An automo.
bile containing the family of Rev.
Clinton J. Taft of Dorchester. Mass.
was struck by Pennsylvania train
at a blind crossing IA miles outside
of Elmira tonight. A daughter aged s
was killed outright and Helen aged 10
died in a hospital two hours later. Two
other children. aged three months and
three years, respectively were not
hurt.
Mr.. Taft suffered broken collar
hone and other injuries, Mrs. Taft
suffered only from shock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
LAW SPEAKS OF
FAVORED TREATIES

London. Aug. 9-Andrew Bonar
Law, chancellor of the Exchequer re-
spending to a question in the House
Of Commons today concerning favor
ed nation commercial treaties said:
We arc considering the question of
most favored nation clauses in COM
mercial treaties, but the matter is one
Of considerable completely and the for
eign office is discussing it with the
law officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
FOREIGN MINISTERS
RECOGNIZE FENC

Pekin. Aug. 9.-The foreign minis
tcrs in Pekin, including Paul Mar, the
new Belgian minister, have all recog-
rized the Pekin government by call
ing on Feng Kwo Chang. in responsA
to an invitation issued by the foreign
office. which designate Feng Kwo
Chang as president.
-Four cruisers are at Canton and
three others are on the way there to
support the southern government. but
the troops in Canton loyal toethe Pekin
government number $4,000 as against
5000 troops supporting the south.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10

Notice was received in the city
Thursday that the Public Utilities
Commission had instructed the L. A..
& w Street Railway Co. to install
block signal systems at Bridge and
Common streets. as result of the
accident which occurred at the Bridge
street switch last spring They will
be installed at once, according to the
information.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
Purely Accidental

Atlanta. Ga. Aug. "A coroner's
jury investigating the killing Of four
civilians during neld artillery practice
OF the Fort Mcpherson officers reserve
training camp yesterday at Little Ken
nesaw mountain. returned a verdict
late today that the tragedy was pure
ly accidental.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
SHIPPERS BUSY
ON RIO GRANDE

Ell Paso. Tex, Aug. a.-Snipers have
resumed opera tons on the Island" a
small tract Of land on the American side
of the Rio Grande but on the Mexican
side Of the boundary line. Shooting at
American army patrols has become A
nightly occurrence and the American SOL
diers were today given orders to return
the FIRE from the Mexican side and TO
shoot TO kill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
American Aetrsss Weds FusiIeer

London. Aug. s.-Mrs. Henry Lynd-
hurst Bruce, formerly Camille CEf-
ford. an American actress, was MAJ.
ried today to Capt. John NJ. J. Evans
Of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Her
flrst husband was the eldest son and
heir Of Lord Aberdare. He was killed
in action in December. 1914
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
COCHECO STRIKERS
BACK AT WORK

Rochester, n. Y, Aug. s.-Weavers
who had been ON strike forcing 500 OPP
eratives into idleness returned to work
today at the mills of the Cocheco
Wooden Co.
The strike was called because the
men were asked to care for two looms
because Of war orders and was set
tied when the former system of as
signing one man to each loom was
restored.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10

Five large cases of supplies were
packed and shipped Thursday by the
A. F. F. ". containing socks. caps.
handkercichiefs. muff1ers, wristers.
towels and other articles. A large
amount of work is being accomplish
ed every week. The rooms will he
open as usual Friday afternoon for
work and for people who wish to come
in for materials to take home to work
On during the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
Benton to Go to France

Burlington. VT, Aug. 9-President
Guy Potter Benton of the University
OF Vermont will be one Of a small
group of educational leaders who will
go to France to supervise the activ-
tiles OF the National War Work Coun-
Gil among the United States troops
abroad. President Benton today was
granted a years leave of absence by
the trustees of the university for this
purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
ATLANTIC RED CROSS
MODELLING TO KNIT

New York. Aug. "a call was sent out
today TO the chapters of the Red Cross
IN the Atlantic division TO mobilize for
the special work Of making knitted arti.
cles urgently needed abroad
Major Grayson NJ P. Murphy. Red
Cross commissioner for Europe, has ask
ed for 100000 sets consisting of sweater,
muf!ier, wristlets and socks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
Restrict Beef and
Bacon Use in Ottawa

Ottawa. Aug. 9.-Definite regulations
for restricting the use of beef bacon
and white bread in public eating places
and for prohibiting the use Of wheat
ir the distillation or manufacture of
alcohol have been promulgated by or
Ger in council at the instance Of the
food controller.
- The serving of beef and bacon Is
prohibited on Tuesday and Friday and
more than one meal on any other day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10

Word has been received in the city
that Colby B. Kallock. a member of
last years freshman class at Colby.
and Harold F. Libby, of this city,
were to receive their llonora BILE dis
charge from the Class Four of the
navy and would return to their
homes, Both boys are under age and
so were given their discharge. They
are expected home Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
Merchantmen Sinks U-Boat

London. Aug. s-Another unarmed
merchantmen has sunk submarine
but because of the fate of Capt
Charles Fryatt. the names of the cap
tain and crew of the steamer and par
ticulars concerning their achievements
cannot be puhllshaf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
WA1ERvILLE

The men in the employ Of the L.. A. &
w. Street Railway have been put on a
Wednesday. This reduction Of one hour
day in working hours has been made
without any reduction in pay and is much
appreciated by the men, many Of whom
have been in the employ of the company
for a long time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
ABSTINENCE APPEAL
All Catholic Churchmen
to Be Asked to Ban
Alcoholic Drinks Dur
ing War

Scranto. Pa, Aug. 9-The National
Catholic Total Abstenance Union in
annual convention here today adopt
ed the report of its resolutions COM
mittee that the union ask bishops to
make an appeal to all men of the
church to abstain from alcoholic
drinks during the war and thereby
help President Wilson in his efforts to
conserve the food supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
Woman's Plunge Record

New York. Aug. 9-The American
record for plunge for distance by a
woman was broken in the Splash
Week" contests here tonight by Miss
Charlotte Boyle of the National Wom-
ans Life Saving League who plunged
So feet in 81 seconds. The record pre-
viously was held by Miss Helen Au-
sderheit of the Indianapolis Turnvere-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
O'oowd Knocks Out Madden

New York, Aug. s.-Mike O'Dowd
knocked out Tommy Madden. Brook
Ign middleweight. IN the third round
Of q lo-round match In Brooklyn to-
niEht.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS
Rivers and Aarbors Bill

Washington. Aug. 9.-The rivers and
harbors bill appropriating approx
mately s27, ooo.o 900 became a law today
with President Wilson's signature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
War Tax Bill Debate

Washington. Aug. 9.-Senate debate
on the s2oos. $4,000 war tax bill is to
begin tomorrow with the leaders hope
full of passage in about two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10

people and army 90 from here az,
year. Special arrangements have be.r
made in every department this wa,
to have it the best fair ever.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10

Manchester eoniface Drowned
Manchester. VT, Aug. George Or
Wis, proprietor Of the Equinox House.
vas drowned today while diving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-10
IRISH CONVENTION
TAKES A RECESS

Dublin, Aug. e.-The Irish conven-
tion after sitting for several hours to-
day adjourned until Aug. 21.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-03

zog would be sure to start something
with the Peach, and another fight
would be on the boards. Christy
MathewsOn has welcomed Ty and
the latter will be given plenty Of bat
ting practice with the National
Leaguers.
The Univ. of Wisconsin will aban-
don spring athletics in the event that
national mobilization follows con-
gressiOnaI action for war with Ger
many. A number of the Badger ath-
letes are expected to volunteer for
service.
The same procedure will be fol-
loved at the majority of western col
leges, and some institutions are plan
ming to send two or three companies
to the mobilization camps.
De La Sale Iightweights won the
basketball championship in the Cath
ole High School Basketball league
by defeating St. Cyril, 10 to Z.
Bryan Downey gave Willie Beech
er an artistic lacing in II rounds at
Columbus. DOwney struck three
blows to Beecher's one.
Lloyd JeVne, three-cushion billiard
champion from 1900 to 1907, died in
a hospital at San Francisco.
Baseball Scores
Boston Braves 4, Yankees 8.
Red Sox 5, Brooklyn 1.
Detroit 8, Giants 6.
The City Baseball league closed its
schedule with the exception of one
team, eight park clubs being lined up
and seven travelling teams.
Park teams in the City league an
nOUnced are: White Giants, NormaIs
(also claimed by Chicago league),
Albany Parks, Hammond, Cicero,
Rex Tigers, Grand Crossing and
Cragin. Travelling clubs are West
Ends, MutuaIs, Ideals, Roseland
Eclipse, Hurleys, Jake Stalls and
Galligans.
Young Herman would like to know
TUhv TiD1Dou Ki1rOJy did not fT116T bie