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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Wilson Assures
Farmers Fair Prices

guaranteed high enough to stimulate
production. The farmers representa-
tives were told that the government
hopes permanent marketing reforms
may grow out of war time measures.
1t is not the present intention to fix
minimum prices, the President said, as
the government believes production
prices will remain high without put
ting this measure into effect
The callers told the President that
farmers are anxious that grain mar
llct reforms may come from the ex-
perience gained by the food admira-
ton. Sentiment among the farmers is
strong, they said, for federal operation
of grain exchanges and federal owner
ship and operation Of grain elevators
and other storage facilities used in in
terstate trade.
The services of the country's suffra-
gists in the elimination of food waste
were offered to Herbert c. Hoover to-
day by the National Woman's Suf-
frage Association.
Emile Level. food commissioner for
the permanent French mission here
has presented to Mr.. Hoover Frances
grain needs for the next year His
country. he said. would require about
! so 100000 bushels of grain as much
of it wheat as can be supplied The
French do not eat corn bread, but are
now mixing a heavy percentage of
corn meal with their wheat flour in
milling. They are milling IS per cent.
OF the whole wheat kernel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Augusta and Gardiner
Shoe Factories Receive
Armv Shoe Contracts

army purchases include three styles of
marching and field shoes. The navy
buys the regulation black calfskin high
cut design.
New England firms receiving navy
contracts are: r. f. Taylor, Boston,
100000 pairs; l.. g. White Bridsewat-
cr, Mass, 10000 pairs: Rice & Hutch
ms. Boston. 100000 pairs; l.. d. Bar
ny. Brockton, Mass. 100000 pairs: j.
NJ. Herman. Boston. $4,000 pairs; b.
A. Corbin. Boston, 100000 pairs: En-
crson Shoe Co., Rockland. Mass. So
600 pairs; and f. T. Wright, Rockland,
Mass, 100000 pairs.
Army contracts went to tho follow
ing New England concerns, the
amounts of the contracts not being
announced:
Charles A. Eaton Co. Brockton,
Mass, and Augusta. Nc; T. A. Cor
bin & Sons Co, Webster, Mass; T.
d. Barry Co, Brockton, Mass: l.. q.
White and Co., Brockton. Mass; Jo-
seph NJ. Herman Co. Mills, Mass;
Commonwealth Shoe & Leather Co,
Boston and Gardiner. Me; w. II.
Mct,lwayn Co. Boston and Manches-
ter, \. H.: II. =. Hazard Shoe Co.,
Gardiner. Me; Pennington Shoe Co..
Dover, \. H.; Rice & Hutchns, Bos-
ton: and Fred +. Field Co. Brockton,
Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
PLOTS RESULT
IN NEW ARRESTS
AT KANSAS CITY

Kansas City, June 1.-Two more arrests
were made today and one man gave him
self up in connection with the govern
ment's investigation of alleged anti-con-
scription plots in Missouri and Kansas,
increasing the number in custody to 10.
w. f. Broder was arrested and held in
default of 5000 bond. Henry l. Dole was
arrested here in the print shop in which
it is charged he printed circulars used by
the organization known as The Fedora
ton for Democratic Control the sta
tus of which is being inquired into by
federal officers r. NJ. Mccain, alleged
member of the organization. walked into
the federal building and surrendered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Had No Warning

A statement issued by the British
admiralty says that the Dirigo was at
tackled by gunfire by a German sub
marine. which gave no warning. The
vessel was subsequently sunk by
bombs after it had been ransacked by
the crew of the submarine. The sink
ing occurred on May 81 and the crew
was landed at Plymouth.
The Dirigo was attacked AT 7 o'clock
in the morning. Tho weather was fine.
although hazy. The men were res
cucd before . o'clock. Joseph q.
Stephens. American consul AT Ply
mouth, is caring tor the survivors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
STATE OF MAINE
BY THE GOVERNOR
A PROCLAMATION

Whereas in accordance with the
Act of Congress of May 18th the
President of the United States has
designated Tuesday, June 5th, as
Registration day, now, therefore,
do hereby summons all male per-
sons between the ages Of q and
80. both inclusive, to present them
selves between the hours of A.
M. and 9 p. M. on the said fifth
day of June at the registration
place in the precinct wherein they
have their permanent homes, ex.
ceptins, only, officers and enlisted
men Of the regular army, the navy,
the Marine Corps and the Nation.
al Guard and Naval Militia while
in the service of the United States,
and officers of the Officers Re-
serve Corps and enlisted men in
the Reserve Corps while in active
service.
This call to registration will
come to the young men Of Maine
not only as the summons Of law
but also as an opportunity to per-
form with spontaneous enthusiasm
a patriotic duty. No fear Of pen
aIties will be needed to insure uni
versaI response to the summons.
| urge upon all our citizens the
importance Of aiding in every pos
sible way to make the registration
100 per cent. efficient and to sur
round it with the enthusiasm ap-
propriate to the OCCASION.
Employers of labor are urged
not to make the day an industrial
holiday, but to arrange for the
presence Of their employees at the
places Of registration at convenient
intervals during the day. Owners
of automobiles are requested to Of
fer them for service where need
ed. hope that the significance Of
the day will be emphasized by the
general display Of the American
flag. Clergymen are requested to
announce from their puIpits tho
date Of registration, and newspa-
pers are urged to give it all pos
sib!e publicity.
Maine has always been staunch
in her patriotism. No flag of a
Maine regiment has ever yet been
surrendered to an enemy. On this
most momentous day in the history
of our country, ! confidently sum-
mon our entire citizenship to a
triumphant demonstration that
shall be worthy of our glorious
tradition.
Given at the Executive Chamber
at Augusta this first day Of
June, in the year Of our Lord
one thousand nine hundred and
seventeen, and Of the indie
pendence of the United States
Of, America the one hundred
and forty first.
CARL {. MILLiKEN.
Governor.
BY the Governor,
FRANK w. BALL,
Secretary Of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
DISCOURAGED
ENLISTMENTS
is ASSAULTED

Wabeno, Wis, June because Of al
legged attempts to discourage enlistments
by telling applicants they were fools to
make manure and cannon fodder of them
selves" DIR. Hugo Miller of Laona, Wis,
government physician on an Indian reser-
walton, was seized by citizens of Wabeno
last night, thrown into the river, hauled
out and forced to march at the head of
a parade through the center of the town
carving an American flag. Before the
parade ended, Mr.. Miller was made to
kneel, kiss the flag and retract his utter
ances Federal authorities are investi-
eating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Revisions Made Neces-
sary in T e n t a t w e
Plans for C an t tom
ments by l. ack of
Funds, Material and
Labor
TO USE Tents IN
PLACE Of BARRACKS
Draft National Guard
Units into Federal
Service July Is

Washington. June 1.-Impor-
tant rcvisions in the plan for
training the war army have
been made by the war depart
mcnt. which announced today
that all of the million men to be
called to the colors in September
VIII be concentrated in IS can
tonmcnts instead of 80 and that
many of the forces probably will
bc put into tents instead of
wooden barracks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Mobilization
of Maine Boy
Volunteers

Jefferson c. Smith Of WaterviIIe,
Director general Of the Junior VOL
unteers Of Maine, stated Friday
night that tho mobilization Of boys
Tor farm service would begin next
Tuesday morning at the Young
Mems Christian Assoeiation's camp
at Winthrop Center, and the work
OF enlistment will proceed at tho
rate Of 100 per day for the remain
der Of that week. All boys who
have filed applications will be no.
tilted Saturday when they are to
report and what they will bring
with them. Transportation will be
furnished the recruits for farm
work. The boys will be set to work
Immediately upon enlistment as
there is q demand for them from
the farmers. General Smith re-
quests that the boys "hoId steady"
until they receive orders.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
TEUTON
GAINS
Hold Some New Posi-
tons Near Moulin d e
Laffaux on Friday
LOSE HEAVILY IN
OTHER ATTACKS
Artillery at Work in the
Region of Ypres and
Arras

Continuing his isolated attacks
against the French lines, the German
Crown Prince on Friday threw his
troops forward north Of Moulin de
LaffauX, where the battle front bends
northeast of scissors and against the
battle SCARED positions on hill 304, on
the Nerdun front.
Germans Advance
Checked Thursday in his attempt to
hold positions won on Mont Haul in
Champagne. the Crown Prince had
better success in his efforts to break
the French line near Moulin de LAT
faux. The Germans gained q foothold
in some advanced trenches and while
counter attacks by the French troops
forced them to retire from most of
the elements, taken, they still main
tain tenure of a portion of them
French artillery fire sufficed TO check
the German efforts against hill 3O4.
the Germans suffering heavy losses.
Artillery at Ypres
There has been increased artillery mr.
ing in the Ypres sector in Belgium
Both London and Berlin comment in
their communications upon the activity
OF the heavy guns i'll that region. Aside
from several small raids and outpost
engagements there has been little doing
except artillery fighting upon the Arras
battle front. The inactivity in infantry
lighting upon this portion of the front
during the past several weeks is shown
by the report of British captures dur
ing May. These aggregated SAP Ger
mans and only one large German gun.
In April the British took more than
10000 prisoners and 257 large guns and
howitzers.
On the other battle fronts there have
been no changes. Austrian attacks in the
Nodice area of the Julian front north OF
Gorilla were repulsed by the Italians.
and Vienna reports the failure Of Italian
attempts in the same region. <
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
BATH SAILING SHIP
UNDER FIRE MAY IS
Crew of the Frances NJ.
at c. adiz- Another
Attack Made on the
Barbara

London, Thursday, May 81.
$50 P. M (Delayed). - The
American sailing ship Dirigo
has been sunk by German sub
marine. The crew has been
landed with the exception of
John Ray, third mate, who was
drowned when the small boats
were being launched. The boat
was attacked without warning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Guynener Is
Again Slayer

Paris, June 1.-Captain George Guyne-
mer, most famous of all French army
aviators. has brought down five more
German airships. two of them in one min
ute. The captain now is credited officially
with having destroyed 43 enemy machines.
Between May II and May 81 the French
armen brought down 80 German ma
chimes and 81 others are believed to have
fallen to earth behind the German lines.
These facts were communicated in an
official report today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
See Austrian
Peace Trend

Washington, June lin the first ses-
sion of the Austrian Parliament III three
years, a few of the German papers pro-
fessed to see some of the elements that
may make for peace.
new lineup in Austria politics is sug-
gested by Norwaerts, which says that
the Austrians. irrespective of nationality
or party. ARE today unit in their strong
desire for peace
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

Washington, June 1.-Departllent Of
justice officials believe the situation
with respect to the draft army regis
tratior Tuesday is well in hand, that
there will be no really serious disturb
ances and that any outbursts will be
sporadic and not the result of a sener-
al feeling against the law.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

The department OF inland fisheries
and game has taken over the protec-
ton of salmon in the Bangor pool and
Pencbscot river. Chief Game Warden
Frank Perkins will have charge 6f
this work. The river from the pool TO
Kenduskeag stream will be closed to
netting. This law Is to be strictly en-
forced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
KRONSTADT
TAKEN OVER
BY COUNCIL
w Q r k m e n s and Sol
diers' Delegates of
Russia Assume Fate
full and Sensational
Control of Fortress
Protecting Petrograd

The taking over Of the government
Of the great fortress Of Kronstadt by
the local council Of Workmen's and
Soldiers Delegates and strike out
breaks in many Of the large munition
factories Of Petrcgrad indicate that the
new provisional government Of Russia
is meeting with increased internal
opposition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
100000 Register

It was pointed out at the department
| tonight that more than 100000 men
are required to register under the law
and that it would be surprising indeed
if such q day were to pass off without
incident, as no general election ever
held in this country passes without
some disorder.
Attorney General Grcgory's orders
had caused the arrest of about 80 per-
sons up TO today in connection with
arti-draft propaganda. Only a few
more, probably less than half dozen,
are expected before Tuesday. Such a
showing is looked upon as a convinc-
ing indication that despite oratory
against registration and the few con-
spiracies discovered to interfere with
it, or TO prevent the response of the
men of draft age, there has been no
substantial movement to defeat the
purpose Of the law.
Expects EMISSIONS
The department expects that there
may he a number of cNasiOnS of the
registration provision that will look
large in total, but not when the great
number subject to the law Is consider
ed Many even of those who do eSade
Tuesday are expected eventually to
como forward to make good without
prosecution 1t was said tonight that
officials are confident the slackers will
not number 1 in 100.
Attorney General Gregory reiterated
his request that local officers aid in the
work of seeing that every man be-
tween u and 50 years in their commu-
mites registers his name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
DirigO's Cargo

Louisville. KY. June 1.-The Dirigo
was insured for $225.ooo. her full val
ue, according to the statement Of G.
r. Mengell, president OF the Mengell
Brothers, box manufacturers Of Louis
vile, owners of the vessel. She was
en- route TO the west coast Of Africa
for mahogany logs and carried a mis-
cellaneous cargo valued at 100000 for
an European port
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Cheering
for Ribot
IN THE FRENCH
CHAMBER FRIDAY
No Aid for French Socialists to
StockhOlm-Premier Declares
peace Can Come from Vic
tory Alone"-Denies with
VigCr the Stories of Secret
Agreement with Russia

Paris. June /, $50 T. M.-Premier Ri
bot today announced in the French
Chamber of Der uties that the govern
ment would not facilitate the voyage
CT French Socialists to the Internation-
al Socialist Congress ut Stockholm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02

WASHINGTON, June 1.-Spring wheat
growers of the Northwest were assur-
ed by President Wilson in a personal
interview today that the government
intends to protect farmers in market
ing their crops and that prices will be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Upsets Plans for Sites

N'hpugh tho change viii upset all
81. tentative plans FOR camp loca-
mao, bay department command
w is not expected 10 delay be-
ni september / tho mobilization of
H' great draft army Four of the 1G
nf.rn,ut sites provided for under
urw plan already have been Sc
.'sd aud choice of tho others is ex-
s."1 .usn. Secretary Baker indi-
Wa 'h,t building would proceed as
piN n~ possible. Tho four sites Sc
strl AZ, AZ American Lake. W. Va.
ttantl. Ga. Aver Mass. and
tugh'-town. y. J.
moro plentiful supply Of canvas
'nan expected made il possible to put
..utr ~ tho troops under tents. \
,ntn~ shortage was largely respon-
HNl" tor tho original plan TO house the
.rw, I'm wooden barracks. for army
Metals have preferred tenting from
t'c start Most of the tents used prob
pts VIII he placed at southern camps.
lu making tho announcement Sec
|ilN ltikti NNiu HiSl ilidt ipi1'S IL
rNrrs~ ~ those which could be cared
r tn the Is cantonments would be
taccd under canvas. This was taken
f. referring "a national guard diVi-
-.eHs although the militia bureau has
,ttcd no instructions in this regard.
There IL no indication of an inten-
a.n 80 alter the plan for formation
-t 10 divisions of the guard. The
44rstion Of filling these up to war
.frrnrth probably will not be settled
.n'U selection OF men for military SER
sIrt m the draft army begins. IL may
found better AT that time, IL the
state forces have not been recruited
'a full strength. to consolidate into a
mailer number OF divisions but under
Tho law either the regulars or guards
nan can he filled up with men from
fha selected list IL that is desired.
Meantime the national guard units
of tho eastern portion of the country
VIII be drafted into the federal ser
,lre on July Is.
Undoubtedly they will he under can
tss as rapidly as divisional mobilization
ordered and the plan of training vir-
tlaly ALI guard divisions in the SOUTH
srn section of the country VIII be ad-
red TO. The guard already has a con-
idcrabie supply of tentage and the ma
hincry Of the council of national de-
t.usc ts at work endeavoring TO secure
,uough FOR all forces with little delay
WI of the guard units will have been
iraftcd into service by August 5. That
docs not mean. however. that all Will
have been ordered to divisional training
aims by that time. Presumably. the
tr-t equipped and recruited forces VIII
~ made ready first for duty abroad. but
nero has been no announcement as TO
Pho process to be followed. More than
$4,000 guardsmen are now engaged IN
police work. guarding bridges. factories
ma other structures and that work VIII
have 10 be kept up.
The task of building cantonment Is
a hig one. Miles of roads. water. sewer
md light connections must be. put IN
More than 1000 buildings must be erect
n in each camp. and railway connee-
tons must be established.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Arrests at Cincinnati

Cincinnati. June Mime men were
.o1,o, into custody by federal govern
,on+ AGENTS and CITY detectives here
tonight in connection with the distri-
hutton of anti transcription literature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
THE WEATHER
OVERCAST

Weather forecast for northern New
England: Overcast with probably show
ers Saturday and Sunday; not much
change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Lack Of Resources

llok ~ funds. material, labor and
1ufunre'ion facilities, Secretary
uI wore determining infuen-
Wing decision 20 reduce the num-
,dn'"nmcnts. The previous
M d, milu o. Of the camps was
'.. tt VAS explained. after Con-
nad appropriated s77.Ooo.OOO on
'Nul that there would he only
i'r . umc the larger number
r.d practicable, but that would
ltda much greater demand on
II. o,,r-'axcd resources at the de-
'mcut'7 command
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
RESIGNATION OF
BARON DEVONPORT

London, June 1.-Baron Devonport has
resigned as food controller because Of
i'll health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
Draft
WASHINGTON
is CONFIDENT
OF OUTCOME

No Serious Disturb
ances on Registration
Day Are Expected but
Sporadic Outbr e a k S
Are Believed Likely
Authorities in Various
States Deal Harshly
with Anti-Registra-
.ti0nists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
BATH VICTIM
The Frances NJ. Attacked by
Gunfire May Is

London. June !. 1880 r. M.-The
American sailing ship Frances NJ
Continued on Pass 10. Column %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-02
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability OF
.ha Ar you're trading with is the first
annsideration We have been in the
Jewe1ry business right here on Lisbon
e. K Years and guarantee every article
ia IN our store to be exactly as repre-
sor,ted We also guarantee our prices to
he as low Tor lower as any other reliable
Iewelrv House in Maine,
, 'Wstches. Diamonds. Rings. Wedding
p;nes Seal Rings. Silverware for the
table, and al sorts .,s,s Of beautiful and in
Drew's Reliable JeWelry Store
Established -ss1-55 years ago.
"a Lisbon Street. Lewiston Me.
junel: div
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13

II pound, Granula,rd Sugar 800
100 III. sack Granula,ed Sugar 5000
Nice Yellow Onions pound ... AIic
Rest Colorado Potatoes. peek 90, SOC
Beatsall Peas. per an..........,l5c
Crystal White or Bob White
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
Lesson No. why We Fight

deep conviction that it is necessary Al
once TO put curb on So powerful and
unsorupulous an enemy is set forth IN
an official publication, "IIow the War
Came to America"
Judging the German government
now in the light Of our honest attempt
TO keep the peace We could see the
great autocracy and read her record
through the war And We found that
record damnable. With a
fanatlcal faith in the destiny OF German
kultur as the system that nSt rule the
world, the imperial governments &C.
tionS have through years OF hoaSting
double dealing and deceit tended 10.
ward aggression upon the rights OF
others. And If there still be any doubt
as to which nation began this war
| there can be no uncertainty as To- whlcn
one was most prepared, mos, cxultan
at the chance, and ready instantly I,
march upon other nat6nS-cven those
who had given no ofiehse The whole
sale depredatlonS and hideouS atroci
ties in Belgium and in Serbia wer
] doubtless part and parcel with the i'm
pcrial governments purpose to terror
lzc small nations into abject submission
Tor generations to, come But in'thl
autocracy has hcii blind. 'tFor IFS rec
ord IN those countries, and in Polan,
and in northern France, has given no
only to the allies but to liberal people
throughout the world the convtshol
that thl, menace 10 human liber,ic
must be utterly shorn of its power io
harm
For the evil il has effected ha,
ranged far out Of Europe upor
the open seas, where its submarines it
, defiance OF law and the concepts OF hu
manlty have blown up neutral vessel
and covered tbe waves with the dca'
and the dying, men and women an,
! children alike Its agents have con
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-13
St. Quentin Looted
by German Troops

PARIS, Aug N-(CorrcSpondcncc o'
The Associated Press THE Germans
according TO the French claims, not
only deliberately caused the fires that
have partially ruined the beautiful and
famous cathedral Of ST. Quentin but
pillaged the city before they set fire to
part of it,
Officers and soldiers went about the
city, it is claimed, and carried of fur
niture, Sllverwarc pianos and valuable
pictures, shipping them to Germany
They even openly took safes filled with
valuablcs, p,ling their loot on vans ~
midday An officer and a number of
soldiers were observed, u is said. a
they attempted to steal strong boNc,
from a bank