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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04
Fly Out to Sea After Few
Minutes and Damage By
Bombs Believed Small. =
GERMANS DRIVE AT RIGA
Approach Russian Port on the
Baltic From Three Sides
Are in Is Miles.

The Germans are knocking virtual
ly at the gates of Riga and with the
Russians apparently unable to with
stand their advance.
The great port and arsenal on the
Baltic and head of the railway line
running to Petrograd, is beset on
three sides by the enemy on the west
in the Lake Babitregion, on the south
west near Mitau and on the southeast
along the eastern bank of the Dvina
river scant Is miles from the city.
Preparations evidently were made
last week in raids by airplanes on
warships and military works on the
Gulf of Riga and by the maneuvers of
German torpedo boat destroyers, SUBJ
marines and mine sweeping trawlers
in adjacent waters, for the new often
sive against Riga, but whether the at
tack is being carried out synchronous-
Iy by sea has not become apparent.
While the capture of Riga would be
of great strategic value to the Ger
mans in controlling the entrance of
the Gulf OF Finland, at the head of
which stands Petrograd, it would not
necessarily place the capital in jeop-
ardy, for it lies overland 800 miles
as the crow flies frol. Riga and 800
miles by rail.
In southern Moldavia the Russians,
fighting near Fokshani in conjunction
with the Roumanians, evidently have
ceased their assertions and again are
facing the enemy. Here, according
to Berlin, they have delivered heavy
counter-attacks against Field Marshal
Won Mackensen's forces. Near Praila,
southwest of Galatz, on the Danube,
Germans were repealed in an attack
on the Russian positions.
On the Italian front Gen. Cadorna's
forces have extended their gains on
the Brestovizza plateau on the slopes
of Monte San Gabrielle and east Of
Gorilla, and have taken additional
prisoners and war stores from the
Austrians.
Five Italian airplanes have flown
from the Italian front over Vienna and
dropped pamphlets, telling the Aus
TRAN people of the victory of the Ital~-
ians from Tolmino to the sea.
In Belgium the big guns are con-
tinuing to lombard violently the Ger
man positions, evidently preparing
the way for another smash at Crown
Prince Rupprecht's front. The in
fantry activity here and also to the
south in France is mainly in the ma
ture of raiding operations. Near Hav.
rincourt the Germans in a sharp al.
tack pushed back the British but later
lost ground in the counter-attack.
Heavy artillery duels also are in
progress along the Aisne in Cham.
payne and in the Verdun section but
the infaatry has remained virtually
inactive.
A German raid on the coast of Eng.
land last night was announced by the
official bureau. Bombs were drop-
ped as the airplanes crossed East
Kent.
The text of the statement reads:
Hostile airplanes crossed the East
Kent coast at Ills o'clock tonight.
They flew seward a few minutes
ater. A few bombs were dropped.
The casualties were believed to be
small"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04
Election Commissioners.

The new State Board of Election
Commissioners selected the County
lection Commissioners at a meeting
1eld Saturday at Frankfort. W. j.
Murphy Democrat; c. A. Brasher,
Republican, were named for Christ
IN county. Jewell w. Smith, sher-
III, is the chairman.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04
Germany is more anxious for peace

Germany is more anxious for peace
winter approaches. The Pope's
ter was evidently inspired and il
5 just come out that Russia has just
ad a separate peace offer. 1t is also
lated on high authority that France
las been offered the return of Alsace-
Lorraine as a preliminary TO peace
France and Russia
promptly refused and will fight on to
the end.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04

!Bryant Washburn, the movie actor,
B exempted at Chicago on the
b und of having a wife and child.
b admitted that he had bank ac-
y mt and made 500 a week.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04

y Voting has begun on the war profits
taxation in the revenue bill. The first
amendment taking 80 per cent was
lost 60 TO IL. LaFollette's amend
ment for rs per cent was unfinished
; BUSINESS Saturday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04

"A young man in Indiana asked to
exempted, claiming that since he
the organist for a small country
,.iirch, there would be no one left
> furnish music for the choir if he is
lied to the colors. He will be sent
he army.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04

Private Ben Evans, of Hopkinsville,
lid Private Frank Wilcoxson, were
II bundled at Camp Stanley, Lexington,
III shots fired by negroes, who es-
ripped arrest.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04

coroner A. A. Murat met mob
tn a negro thief who was being
zen out to be hanged in Kenton
unity. Don't give me any work
day, boys" pleaded the coroner
d the mob finally LET him be taken
iail.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04

iCassius M. Clay, one of Bourbon
county's wealthiest young men, bear
ing a historic name, has gone to the
b 'ers' camp at Fl. Harrison.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04

AIThe public schools opened the fall
:sssion yesterday, with an increased
attendance in nearly every grade.
he enrolment in four buildings was
, leo
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04

With five printers at the front, the
Kentuckian is again in need of an
other compositor.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04
Weather for the Week.

L Ohio Valley-Generally fair weather
- until Wednesday or Thursday, when
showers are probable. Temperature
will average below season malnor.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04

/ Now that there is an open season
on doves and squirrels, why not LET it
include German spies?
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04

The Ford Motor Co. has given
100000 worth of Fords to the Red
Cross.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-09-04
EDITORIAL OMMtNf
ussians have abandoned RIGA

lErnest Sanders, Of Co. D, arrested
I Clarksvine, his home, for deser-
IN, was taken to Lexington yester-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

A pretty good imitation of the real,
in a certain Cony street residents
mind, Of blasting and Germans and
bombs and like combinations was
worked out to perfection last Friday
1t seems that there has been consid-
cradle blasting going on in that vicin-
ity. At this particular time. Mrs.
b, who lives on Cony street, and
is not supposed to be nervous. who
does not let her imagination run away
with her and who can be relied upon
to tell story straight, was working in
her cellar when she heard loud
crash, the noise coming from the very
top of the house. Looking out Of the
window she saw fragments flying in
the air, and that, coupled with the
terrific noises, frightened this good wo-
man so that she could not move. Ger
mans and bombs and flying machines
flashed through her mind and she
didn't dare to come out of the cellar.
Finally after everything had quieted
down Mrs. B. went up from her hid
ing place and investigated. She found
that piece of stump from fully 500
feet away, where the blasting was in
progress. had been blown onto the
roof of her house, coming through the
bath room where a Jet was broken
If the stump had been in a slightly
different place the entire plumbing APP
paratus of the house would have been
put out of commission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
BARONESS HUARD LECTURES
Tuesday Evening at City Hall on the
Great War

An opportunity to hear thrilling de-
tails of the great war-what it has
meant to France and what it may
mean to America-will be given Angus
tans Tuesday night beginning at s
o'clock, at City hall when the Baroness
Frances Wilson Huard, will deliver her
lecture, "My Year Among the Fight
ers." She will be introduced by Lewis
A. Burleigh, president of the Augusta
branch Of the Red Cross.
No admission fee will be charged
Public spirited citizens are paying all
expenses. City hall has been given free
and G. A. Newbegin will donate his
lantern. screen and services. A collec-
ton will be taken for the benefit of
Baroness Huard's hospital at Walters
near scissors. France. The lecture
will be under the auspices Of the sur
gical dressings committee.
Baroness Huard. who is the daugh-
ter Of Francis Wilson, was at her
chateau at Walters when the Germans
made their drive into France. She
fed to Paris but returned Immediate
ly after the Battle Of the Marine and
was the first woman to recross the
Marine after the Germans were turned
back.
On her return she found her chateau
dismantled and knowing the need for
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
HOSPITAL AID
Meets Saturday Afternoon and Hears
Reports Of Committees

The Hospital Aid met Saturday and
interesting reports were made by the
various committees. The membership
committee reported 1873 new members
since March l. but urged the necessity
Of much larger number, making pos
sible a sum from annual dues suffi-
cient to meet the cost of supplies Of
bedding. linen, etc. Surely from our
population there should be at least 800
people in our city having enough inter-
est to pay 81 each for this worthy work.
Following the business meeting, DR..
S. j. Beach made a most urgent appeal
for new hospital building with up-to-
date furnishings and equipment in
which could be done the same amount
Of work with a less number Of nurses
than is possible in the present made
quate plant Especially is this new
building needed in the present crisis
where greatly increased service may
be required with physicians and nurses
reduced to minimum on account Of
demands elsewhere. A vote of thanks
was given DR.. Beach for his timely and
interesting address which held the close
attention of all present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

The popular spirit as regards nation
al symbols has undergone most re-
markable and welcome change in the
past few weeks, and this is nowhere
more evident than in the moving pic
ture houses. On last Saturday evening
a large crowd was present at the Col
onial theatre. and at the beginning OF
the program a large American flag
was pictured on the screen. and the
entire audience came to its feet as one
man and stood there while the orches-
ira played THE Star Spanglcd Ban
ner," and in following pictures, when
ever anything that remotely resembled
an American flag was shown 1t was
greeted with an outburst Of clapping
and cheering that was most encourag-
ing as a symptom of the times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
co. M WILL GIVE BALL
WEDNESDAY EV'G, APR.
&c, BENEFIT co. FUND

The following letter from Mayor
Willis Swift is self explanatory and
should be read by all patriotic Au-
gustans:
The Military ball to be given by
Co. NJ on Wednesday evening, April
&c, for the benefit of the company
fund, should receive the loyal support
of every citizen. This fund is used for
the benefit of every man in the COM
pany in accordance with the rules of
the regular army. | urge YOU to patron
ize the ball and buy as many tickets
as your circumstances will permit.
Let US make the most of this, the
last opportunity to assist our boys be-
fore they leave for active service.
WILLIS E. SWIFT.
Mayor"
This ball Is to be given on the date
mentioned above. and the committee of
arrangements is composed OF Capt
Thomas Enright, First Lieut.. New
comb and Sergt. Dunn, who will APP
point their other assistants, and these
will call on citizens with tickets, the
price Of which will be 81. Ladies ad-
mitted without charge.
AS no other form of solicitation of
funds for the local militia boys is to
be made, this is the final opportunity
for Augusta folks to get behind the
soldier boys and push, and everybody
should do their bit, and do it well.
Other towns and cities are doing a lot
for their soldiers, and the least any
citizen who cannot enlist should do is
to try and make things more comfort
able for the fellows who will have to
face the brunt of strife when trouble
does come. And the tickets will be
worth all they cost, for drill is to be
given in addition to the dance, and the
grand march will start shortly after s
P. NJ. AS it will not be possible for the
committee members to call on each in
dividual citizen, those who are not
reached should mail a check for the
number of tickets wanted to Capt En-
right at once. This money will be used !
to buy dainties for the sick (and pos
sibly wounded soldiers) and to provide |
other comforts of camp life not ordi- |
nariy supplied. The music for the |
dance will be furnished by the End !
Regiment Band, and it is hoped that |
Augusta will see to it that this mill |
tary ball is the biggest thing of its
sort which has ever been held in this |
vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

accommodations for the wounded she
gave her home for use as hospital.
Naturally the baroness has had a re-
markable chance to know of actual
conditions just behind the front and
those who have heard her lecture, de-
hvered already before distinguished
audiences in most Of the PRINCIPAL
cities OF America, speak in the highest
terms Of its extreme interest. Pictures
taken by the bariness herself through
the stirring times before and after the
Battle Of the Marine will be shown.
The Huard hospital is supported en-
tirely by voluntary contributions and
the surgical dressings committee feels
sure that Augusta will do its duty as
1t always does. in supporting this
worthy charity ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

had put out a hand for the Ford car
to STOP The Ford car had struck the
Veua car right behind the forward
wheel turning the Velie car across the
road. He was not thrown out but the
occupants Of the back seat were
thrown. He had not said that he lost
control Of his machine for he did not
lose control.
Mrs. Haheux testified that she first
saw the Ford car about so feet away
approaching fast. She heard Mr.. Ma
heux blow the horn and saw Mrs. Du-
fresno give signal but she did not
know how the two machines collided.
Mr.. Maheux had driven on the right
hand side and had not had trouble
with his car.
Mrs. Eva Gagne Of Lewiston said she
had warned Mr.. Maheux not to drive
fast on account Of her delicate physi-
cal condition. She had tainted after
the accident but upon recovering her
consciousness she heard Mrs. Stevens
say she had lost control Of her machine.
She did not hear Mr.. Maheux say he
lost control of his car, and he had not
lost control of it. They had kept to the
right hand side of the road
Mrs. Cecilia Dufresne Of Lewiston
said that the Velie car was going about
Is miles per hour. Upon seeing the Ford
approaching she had held out her hand
for n signal Mrs. Stevens had made a
short cut in going around the curse.
Witness had been thrown out of the
car. After the accident Mrs. Stevens
had said to her that she lost control
of her car.
The jury was less than an hour in
deciding the case.
Next Civil Case
The next civil case in order for trial
is that Of Wing VS.. Muchmore, which
will be heard this morning. 1t is ex-
pected that all the remaining civil
cases will be heard today and Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

One of the slides that the officers in
charge of the local naval recruiting
station are having shown at motion
picture houses all over the State
shows a big picture In colors of a
group of navy men in a movable gun
turret, aiming one of Uncle Sans
most powerful arguments for peace.
and underneath the picture are these
very pertinent words: Don't let Uncle
Sam point his finger at you. Do your
own pointing. Join the navy. There
are plenty of guns for all. There may
be targets. too"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

The reception and dance to be given
Friday evening Of this week at City
hall by Mabel King Fox and her pu-
pills is to be one Of the pleasing affairs
Of this season. and will be devoted en-
tirely to dancing. A charming program
has been arranged, including several
feature dances, in which the pupils of
the different classes will take part At
the close Of the entertainment general
dancing will follow, and many parties
are being formed to make this gala
cvent-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
apr2,dlt.h

the winter the committee has been al
lowed the use of room in City hall
by the courtesy of the mayor, for
which grateful acknowledgment Is
here made. The work will continue II
is hoped with re-doubled vigor, as the
never ending needs of the Allies cal!
for all the help that can be given
Three classes are receiving instruction
in the making of Red Cross surgical
dressings, thus establishing strong
unit in Augusta ready to serve the
country when need arises. These class,
es are being taught by an enrolled Red
Cross nurse sent from Boston for tna'
purpose. Any information on the SUD-
Ject will be gladly given by the COM
mittee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
Bell, pleaded not guilty

respondent. Bell, pleaded not guilty
but was declared guilty and given
sentence of $40 or 10 days in jail.
James II. Ferguson. who is cripple
having one hand, furnished the last
case of the day and was arraigned on
the charge of being an idle and dis
orderly person without any means of
support and avoiding all lawful occu-
patton or calling. He pleaded not
guilty but was found guilty and was
given a sentence of 80 days in Jail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Associate Justice Fhilbrook, who
had been in Augusta over Saturday,
returned Sunday afternoon to Bangor.
where he is presiding at the current
term of the supreme judicial court for
Penobscot county. Today begins the
fourth week that the term of court
has been in session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Allen Whit
ney, who had been enjoying part of
their brief honeymoon at Allendale,
left on the Pullman Saturday night
for Boston, where they will be at home
at 1876 Commonwealth avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

On Sunday the woods back of the
city reservoir was full of people
searching for the early Mayfowers,
and in the afternoon a steady stream
Of the searchers came down North
street, many of them carrying good
sized lunches of the fragrant pink and
white blossoms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

A very informal band concert was
given on Sunday afternoon at the
Muster field by the members of the
Second Maine Regimental Band. who
are stationed there. 1t was heard by
very few people. but was appreciated
by the fortunate ones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Through the kindness Of the rector
OF st. Marks church, the surgical
dressings committee will hold its
meetings in the Parish house until
further notice, continuing its usual
work on Monday and Thursday morn
ings, from 10 o'clock until II. During
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Sergeant John Gregory Of the Sixty.
ninth regiment, National Guard, droppe'
dead at Eighth avenue and 197th stree,
New York. Gregory lived at No. 2li
Eighth avenue with a sister Mls'
Glynn. He was with the Sixty-nin''
at the Mexican border.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
AUGUSTA LOCALS

A Saturday business caller in this
city was Joseph Burns of Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Ward OF Ban
gor arrived in this city on Saturday,
on a short visit to friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

One Of the business callers in this
city on Saturday was c. A. Stewart
Of Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

A meeting of the ladies' class In
first aid will meet at the Y. M. c. A. al
7.45 this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

Among the Saturday callers in this
city on matters of business was Clay
ton Darby Of Belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23

a
phone a calling the called and the
Of by
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-23
Defense

The defense was complete denial Of
any and all liability for the accident
and of the responsibility for the re-
sulting damages. The defense claimed
that Mr.. Haheux was driving his Velie
car slowly from Lewiston to Augusta
and that Mrs. Stevens had later said
she lost control of her car The witnesses
for the defense were the occupants Of
the Nelie car, Mr.. and Mrs. Maheux,
Mrs. Eva Gagne and Mrs. Cecilia Du-
fresno. all Of Lewiston.
Mr.. Maheux testified that he was
driving the Velie car at the rate Of
Is miles per hour at the curve where
the accident occurred. He kept to the
right side Of the road in going around
the curve and did not get on the left
side. He saw the Ford car approaching
about 50 feet ahead. He put on the
brake and shut of the engine and blew
the horn and an occupant of his car
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-12-08
Girls to Open
Night Classes
For Red Cross
Three Hundred Volunteers In
Answer 10 Appeal for
More Dressings,

Business and professional girls in
Oklahoma City will do Red Cross work
at night Three hundred girls have vol
unteered their services, at the suggestion
Of Miss Irene Hickey
The young women OF ST. Joseph's ca-
ihedral parish were organized by Miss
Hickey and DR.. Anna Johnson into a
Red Cross unit and will begin making
surgical dressings Monday nigh, in
Elks hall West Main street The
dressings will be their answer TO the
emergency call sent ou, by the ST. Louis
headquarters
These young women are only part
Of the many business and professional
women who have been made happy by
ttis chance Of night work." said Miss
Hickey. "They want TO do Sk,t they
can to help and are fairly Spa,ching the
opportunity offered them Ny the Red
Cross.
Mrs. David McKinstry, chairman Of
the surgical Dressings committee, will
direct the surgical dressings and Mrs,
W. J. Pettee, director OF women's work
will supcrntend the hospital supplies,
Units will be opened up oil over the
city for this night work and Miss
Hickey will assist Mrs L. c. Holsatiel
In organization. Hospital supplies, sur.
gicai dressings and knitted garments
will be made by these units.