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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-03-17
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
WINTER WHEAT CROP
Harvesting in Southern States
in Good Progress

Washington, June Embarrassing of
the winter wheat crop is we'll under
way in all southern states and good
progress is being made in central dis
tricts win cats and winter wheat. The
winter wheat harvest is about 10 days
late in Kansas, eight or more in Ten
nessee. North Carolina and Virginia,
and about two weeks late in southern
Illinois and Indiana.
Cooperation between the depart
ments Of agriculture and labor has
been arranged SO as. to have. laborers
on the farms where the crop is ready
to be harvested. Information prepared
by the department OF agriculture as to
localities where harvesting is expect
ed to be in progress from 10 days to
two weeks later will enable the depart
ment Of lab Dor and state agencies to an
ticipate labor needs and secure better
distribution of farm help. The ar
rangement will be continued through
out the season for harvesting winter
and spring wheat. oats and other crops
where more farm help may be needed
than local conditions can supply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
MADE BELGIAN RIFLES
Slow Delivery Places Norwich
Concern in Trouble

New Haven. June 2s.-Upon appli-
cation Of the Billings & Spencer Co. of
Hartford. Judge E, S. Thomas Of the
United States district court. sitting in
chambers yesterday. appointed Edwin
w. Higgins. the vice president; Will
liam J. Garcey. the controller. and
Lewis D. Parker of Hartford. receiv-
ers for the Napkins & Allen Arms Co.
Of Norwich
The corporation has been filling an
order from the Belgian government for
100000 rifles at s27 each and 10000 ri
fles at s2s.
About 1000 rifles have been deliver
ed. Until a few days ago, 1900 persons
were on the payroll. Only a few men
are now working. Slow delivery of ri
nes is said to have placed the COM
pany in difficulties.
The Billings 4 Spencer Co. is cred
itor Of the arms company to the extent
of $54,ss5 for merchandise and also
claims the company owes on three
mortgage notes totalling more than
two and a half million dollars.
The arms company il a Massachu-
sets corporation with capital stock
Of $3,1s5, 800.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
BRUTAL ATTACK
ON WOMEN AT
TACOMA SCHOOL

Laconia. n. H., June 29.-Miss Alice
Black Richards, head teacher at the
school for feeble minded here, was
found early today in a cottage on the
shore Of Lake Winnisquam, dead from
a cut in the throat. In the same cot
tage Miss Elizabeth Suess. assistant
matron at the school, and Miss Doro-
thy Davis, teacher, were found suf-
ferng from severe wounds. The po-
lice held Morris p. Bradford, a manual
training teacher at the institution, who
told the officers that they had better
lock him up, pending a further investi-
cation.
Bradford. the police said. walked into
the station shortly after midnight and
told the sergeant on the desk that he
had better lock him up. When the ser
geant asked why. Bradford said:
Call up d.. Baker at the school and
find out" 1slaN
benjamin w. Baker. superintendent of
the school. DR.. Baker upon being
reached, told the police that Bradford
had called him up on the telephone a
short time before and had told him to
60 down to the cottage. He reached
there about the same time as the po-
lice Gid and there found Miss Richards
dead and Miss Suess and Miss Davis
covering terror stricken in one corner
of the room suffering from a murder
GUS assault.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
Guns and RiHss

The output of machine guns ana
rifles was fully equal to the demands,
while for railway purposes tracks
pulled up in England. Australia and
Canada had been utilized. Canada
had arranged to pull up 500 miles OF
track and ship it complete when
wanted. More than 5000 miles OF
track had already been supplied in
complete condition and nearly 1000 To-
comotives, apart from hundreds sup
piled by the railways.
The supplies Of the new design tanks
We're coming forward excellently and,
continued the minister, the end Of the
story is not yet, for the enthusiasm Of
Col. Stern, the inventor of the tanks,
and his colleagues knows no limits"
Output Of Steel
With respect to steel, the minister
said that the output of steel in this
country before the war had for some
time been stationary at a little, over
100000 tons yearly The output was
now 100000 tons and he would be dis
appointed if the country did not reach
a 100000 ton output by the end of
next year. Within IA months the ca
pacity for the manufacture of basic
steel had increased by 80 per cent. the
demands for steel were so many that
the control had been very close and,
despite all the help from Canada and
the United States, he could not offer
any immediate prospect Of relief
Notwithstanding the cost OF material
and labor the government was obtaining
steel plates in this country at less than
half their cost in the United States while
shell steel cost 20 per cent. less. Referr-
ing to salvage operations at the front.
the minister said 1t was now possible to
reform hundreds of thousands Of 49,
FOUNDER cartridge cases weekly at a cost
Of four pence each, compared with seven
shillings for new cases. Regarding trench
warfare. he said:
While we started behind in the race,
we are probably now as superior to the
Germans in this section Of warfare AZ We
are in that OF artillery H..
More than 100000 steel helmets had
been supplied In the last six months and
whereas. in December the tonnage re-
quired for trench warfare material waS
Ie4S tons, In the last six months 1t was
1883. The work Of the ministry had al
most doubled within the last IL months.
The aircraft supply alone at the begin
ming Of the year required an additional
10000 workers. and that which applied to
the aircraft applied also TO shipbuilding,
gunmaking. tanks and other necessaries
Of war.
The Observation-Disclosures Of women
had been attended singuilarly with little
difficulty. From GO to 80 per cent. OF the
machine work on shells. fuse and other
war supplies was done by women. Com
pairing the cost OF ammunition during tho
past year with what the same would have
cost the previous year, said Mr.. Addison,
the saving was f43, 900 to0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
CANADIANS WIN
Dominion Heroes Push
Back Germans
Continue Gains Toward Lens
Present Objective

The Canadians-men from all parts
of the DomInion-have taken another
hack at the German lines protecting
Lens, the coal center in the depart
ment OF Pas de Calais, and have been
rewarded with a further encroachment
upon their objective.
Striking on a two-mile front south
of Lens, the Canadians from Nova
Scotia, Central Ontario, Manitoba and
British Columbia protected themselves
by effective curtain fire, stormed and
captured German first line positions
before Avion and also the village of
Leauvette. They defeated in their on
slaughts men of the crack Prussian
guard and the fifth grenadier guards,
whose machine gun and rife fire and
wire entanglements could not stay
them.
When the battle ended and the Ca
nadians began their work of consoli-
dating newly won positions, their line
had beer extended to within one mile
Of the center of Lens, the fall OF which
under such tenacious assaults as have
been made recently seemingly cannot
be long delayed.
On the remainder of the front in
France there have been only lombard
ments between French and Germans.
In Belgium, the Germans are carry
ing out heavy commandments of
French and Belgian positions at nu-
merous points from the sea southwark.
In attacks south of St Georges, the
Germans entered French trenches but
later were elected from them, suffer-
ing heavy casualties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
RANTENFELS NERVOUS
Norwegian Police Question Ger
man About Plot

London, June 2S,-The Copenhagen
correspondent of the Exchange Tele-
graph Co. reports that the Norwegian
police continuing their investigation of
the German plot to destroy Norwegian
steamships by means Of explosives
brought into the country by a courier
of the German foreign Office, conducted
a seven hour examination of Aron
Rautenfels, who was arrested in con-
nection with the conspiracy and his
assistants. Rautenfels showed great
nervousness while undergoing examin-
alton. According to the Social Demo-
kraten of Copenhagen, Rautenfels
probably will be handed oyer to the
German authorities on Friday
The justice committee of the Nor
wegian Storthing has decided to exer-
else stricter control over foreigners. 1t
is proposed that all foreigners must
possess passports and that they be
prohibited for settling in certain dis
tricts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
DENIES DISC0RD
Nitti Says No Conflict
Greece and Italy
Italian Troops in Albania Not
ProtectOrate Move

Washington. June 3.-Reports Of dis
cord between Italy and Greece were de-
nounced as fabulous today by Francisco
Nitti. a member Of the Italian war mis-
sion here. who said Premier Venizelos
OF Greece had written him expressing abb
solute confidence in Italy's policy and
condemning the reports OF conflict as In
spired by pro-German influences.
Minister Nitti said the presence Of Ital-
ian troops in Albania does not mean that
an exclusive protectorate over the coun-
try is sought by Italy. Autonomous gov
eminent under the guarantees of the En-
tente Powers and In such a way as not
to jeopardize Greek interests is hoped for
by Italian officials declared the minister.
There is no conflict between Greece
and Italy" said NJ Nitti, NOR is there
any indication Of antipathy between the
two"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
CAR ECONOMY
Make One Car Do Work of Two
Is New Haven Appeal

Boston, June 2s.-In an effort to
make one freight car do the work of
two, the New York, New Haven &
Hartford Railroad Co, appealing to-
day to shippers for cooperation, de-
clared that 1.-The time may come, and
come quickly. when our country's sue
cess will hinge upon the car supply"
New cars are being built" the COM
pany's statement added, but the VOL
ume of the nations business is being
built faster, so that avoidance of car
shortage becomes as important as
avoidance of food wastage, In many
cases, it is believed, one car can be
used, with sufficient planning, instead
Of two"
Shippers were urged to ask for only
such cars as were actually needed, to
use them fully, load them promptly
and release them quickly. 1t was ex-
planned that by this method the freight
problem could be speedily solved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
MOTT WITH CoSSACkS
American Commission Member
Speaks Before Congress

Petrograd, June 2s.-The Cossack
Congress today listened to speech by
John r. Mott, member of the Ameri-
can commission, whose appearance on
the platform brought prolonged ap-
plause. Mr.. Mott described Americas
war preparations. complimented the
Cossacks on their unity and strength
and declared America would never
abandon Russia and other allies.
Replying. President Dutoff, of the
congress, said he had the conviction
that America had entered the war in
the interests of justice. Thereafter
the congress passed unanimously an
emphatic resolution in favor Of Wig
orous prosecution Of the war.
The resolution demands an "imme-
diate and decisive attack" 1t rejects
the idea of a separate peace. declar-
ing the war must be fought in accord
with the allies until victory has been
reached. The resolution concludes by
appealing for support of the Liberty
Loan and demanding stern measures
against deserters and traitorous propa-
Candists.
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HERO IS Ex-CONv|CT
Russian Leads Small Army with
Success Against Germans

Petrograd June 8-The hero Of the
army in the wooded Carpathians is a
former convict from Siberia who by his
example inspired an attack by forces
which heretofore had obdurately refused
to charge. The ex-convict whose rank
is sergeant. led 80 volunteers on Ger
man blindage. The attacking party, con-
fused by heavy fire, wavered, whereupon
the sergeant alone climbed breastwork
and hurled a bomb among the enemy. At
tackled by three Germans, he sabred and
shot two # them. Then with only IS fol-
lowers several strongly held bl!ndages
were rushed This caused panic among
the enemy and resulted in the capture Of
many prisoners. The sergeant was given
an officers commission. Two regiments
invited him to take command and the
whole division resolved Immediately to
participate In an offensive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29

London, June 2.-At the o ggs6tion Of
the United States government nsgotiA-
tons are now in progress for further con-
England. DR.. Christopher Addison. minis
ter Of munitions, said today.
The results Of these negotiations. II sue
cessful, will be Of enormous value not
only in enabling the American govern
ment to place its great resources more
readily and effectively at the disposal Of
the Allies but in promoting economy In
purchase. Or. Addison said these ar
rangements had been facilitated greatly
by the work of the Balfour mission in the
United States.
The munitions ministry DR.. Addison
continued. had an interest in nearly L.
10000 tons or shipments monthly. The
submarine campaign, had as 1t was, did
not provide much comfort for the enemy
when he knew. for example. that Of the
shell components shipped from North
America the total loss since the com
mencement Of unrestricted submarine
warfare had been only SO per cent.
DR.. Addison, speaking in the House OF
Commons on the estimates for the minis
try Of munitions. gave striking account
Of the work Of the department since 1t
started little more than two years ago
and incidentally paid tribute to Kenneth
Quinon, a California Engineer who de-
signed and equipped the new factories.
HE is not the only American citizen
who has assisted the ministry of NUM-
lions throughout its career said the
minister. but in the great work at
Queens Ferry and other places We came
possessed through his genius OF factories
which to a very large extent will be Of
permanent value to peace industries"
Increased Production
Mr.. Addison said that some conception
Of the magnitude of the production OF ex-
that In March. 1917, the capacity for the
production of high explosives was more
than four times that OF March, 1916, and
Is times that Of March, 1915.
The ministry had recently reached
such a state OF production with re-
spect to gun munition that it was able
TO divert certain national factories to
assisting other sections Of the NUM-
ton shipments. He mentioned the
discovery of a component Of new
type which possessed great advantages
for certain purposes. A large supply
of this had been produced in a short
time and was proving of the greatest
value in facilitating the advance at
the front and in saving life.
The requirements regarding the ac-
emulation Of a great reserve of am
munition will be met in good time and
despite the enormous expenditure in
the first nine weeks of the offensive the
stock of filled shells had fallen off only
seven per cent. Field Marshal Haig
accuracy and fine decorating quality
of the ammunition. whether it was
used for wire cutting, barrage or other
purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
ENTIRE MISSION
Americans at Russian
Headquarters
Gen. SCOTS Aides to Tour the
Southwestern Front

Russian General Stan Headquarters.
Tuesday. June 26 (via Petrograd. June ID
-Elihu Root and the whole military staff
of the American commission accompanied
by NJ. Tereschtenko. the Russian forsi6l
minister, arrived here tonight. Mr.. Root,
Major General Hugh L. Scott, military
leader Of the commission. and NJ. Ter
eschtenko Immediately held a conference
with Gen. Brussilof, commander-in-chief
of the Russian armies. AS result OF the
conference it was decided that the tides
of General Scott shall begin 10 days
tour OF the southwestern front, starting
from headquarters tomorrow afternoon
IT is possible they will go as far south
as Rumania.
General Scott expects to deliver a Sc
ries of addresses to the Russian soldiers
explaining the character, work and dis
sipline Of the American army.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
CANADA STRIKE
Unless CONSUMPTION De-
nnands Needed
Labor Member Serves Warning
in Parliament

Ottawa, June 2S.-The declaration
that a general strike of organized la
Dor in Canada will be called if the
government attempts to apply con-
cription without first obtaining author
ity from the people was made in Par
lament tonight by Alphonse Verville,
who represents the district of Maison-
neuve, part of the city Of Montreal. He
is the only Labor member of the
House and for many years was presi
dent Of the Canadian Trades and La
hor Congress. Mr.. Verville declared
that in striking, Canadian labor would
have the support of organized labor in
the United States, although there
would be no strike there The an
nouncement was made in a speech on
the government compulsory service
bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
GERMAN AGENTS
In Western Mine Strikers Were
I. W. w. Leaders, Is Charge

Washington. June 8.-Industrial Work
ers of the World leaders were charged
with working with German agents in
mines and fields Of the West to stir up
strikes among Germans and Austrians. in
correspondence laid before the Senate to-
day by Senator Thomas of Colorado.
Particular reference was made to
strikes among the miners In certain parts
OF Arizona, in which Industrial Workers
Of the World leaders were prominent,
and Senator Thomas asserted it as his
opinion that there was a conspiracy d.
rected by German agents in the United
States to work through the Industrial
Workers Of the World In Gripping smelt-
ers and industries Of the West.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
Lord Northcliffe Hopes
America Will Not Make
Censorship Mistake

try like India with it's feudal prince
tains and other rulers, free Canada,
and what is nothing less than the re-
public of South Africa all pouring
their blood and treasure out upon the
battlefields of France. linked by a rom
mon telling of empire and sustained
by common hope of liberation from
the militarism that sought to domin-
ate the world.
"A close federation of the nations
now, fighting the good fight will be
the only insurance against the auto
cracy that made this war possible and
the horrors that the armies of the au-
tacrat perpetuated on innocent nom
combatants. The world must be
made free for democracy
The luncheon was given by Isaac F.
Marcosson, who has just returned from
the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
ELLIOTT IS ELECTED
Recent New Haven Line Presi-
dent Is Northern Pacific Di-
rector

New York, June 2S.-It was under
stood in railroad circles here today
that Howard Elliott, until recently the
president of the New York. New Hav-
en- & Hartford Railroad Co. has been
elected a member of the board of di-
rectors and OF the executive commit
tee Of the Northern Pacific Railway
Co. Of which he was president from
1908 to 1913. 1t is believed he will con-
tinue to act in an advisory capacity
with the New Haven road
Mr.. Elliott is member of the rail-
way war board, associated with the
American Railway Associations ma
tional defense council and he has de-
voted much of his time recently to
this phase Of government co-opera-
tiCn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
Recommend New Trials
for Cruger Case Police

New York, June 2S.--Leonard NJ,
allstein, commissioner CT accounts
Who IS conducting Mayor MitcheIs in
NestiSaticns into police delinquencies
IN connection with the search for Ruth
Cruger, murdered high school stu
dent, recommended to Police Commits
soner Woods tonight that the facts
relating to Lieut.. William Brownies
connection with the case be presented
TO the district attorney.
MY Wallstein also advised that
Lleuts. Francis A. Stainkamp and
John j, Flannelly and Sergeant Fran
els MCGEE be tried on charges of neg
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
is CHILDREN DIE
Mysterious NJ alady Afaicts
Many Missouri Children

Cape Girardeau. Mo. June 2s-Sixteen
children have died within the last few
days and more than % are Ill from a mys-
ferrous malady which has afflicted the
town of Oran, in Scott county Doctors
are said to be puzzled as to the nature
of the disease. The symptoms resemble
those Of Enterocolitis. but in other re-
spects is different from that ailment.
Enterocoltis, according to specialists in
childrens diseases. is an Inflammation Of
the intestnes and is prevalent mostly
among small children.
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SEARCH FOR
BRIDE OF MONTH

Boston. June zs.-At the urgent re-
quest Of relatives. the police today Wis
TIED every hospital in Greater Boston
in an effort OF and Mrs. Mary A. Ne
vile. 81 years old and bride of a
month, who has been missing from her
home IN the Dorchester district since
Monday. Members OF the family IN
reporting her disappearance said that
Mrs Neville had been greatly worried
of late over the possibility that her
husband might b drafted for war ser.
vice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
A|RMAN KILLED
Airplane Accident at Toronto
Cost Capt. Callaghan's Life

Camp Borden. Ont, June 8-Daniel
Callaghan, a Royal Flying Corps captain
who had won distinction in France. was
killed in an airplane accident at Camp
Hoar last night. It was announced here
today. With a cadet named Francis,
Capt. Callaghan decided to ny to Toronto
instead of going by rail. The wing Of
their machine struck a tree and the plane
crashed TO the ground, pinning Captain
callaghan under it. Francis sustained .
fracture Of one leg.
Captain Caliaghan was an expert on
telegraphing by wireless from airplanes
He was attached TO ,the headquarters Of
the Royal. Flying Corps in Toronto and
had visited campeHoar in connection with
Wireless installations there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-29
.SEbACO LAKE
PROWLER SHOT
AT BY A GUARD

Sebago Lake, Me-. June 2S.-Edgar
Libby. civilian guard stationed at the
42-inch main of the Portland water
district, reported late tonight that he
had shot at a man he had seen Turk
ing near the water gate. The stranger
fed. This is the second time within
two weeks guards have fired at prowl-
ers acting suspiciously near the big
pipe which carries the main water sup
ply from Sebago lake to Portland,
South Portland, Westbrook and ad-
joining towns.
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Oregon Town Swept
Away as Dam Breaks
'och Creek Virtually Washed Away When
flooded klllamacue Lake 50-Foot D 2 m C;vos
"ay-No Report of Loss of Life Commit.
cation Cut Off ''A-

Baker Ore, June 2s-Reports from
Haines say the town of Rock Creek
virtually was swept away today when
d 5o-foot dam at the flooded Kfilama-
cue lake 10 miles west Of Haines. gave
way.
Almost every building in the town
is SAID to have been destroyed. It is
not known whether there has been any
loss OF life, as communication is cut
off. ."
Along the path of the rushing water.
people were fleeing carrying with them
that few belongings they We're able