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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
Berlin Reports

The Berlin war Office IN It's descrlp-
ton of the Ancre fighting of Saturday
saws the positions several times chang
ed hands, but that before abandoning
their advanced crater positions the
Germans took 1870 men prisoners and
captured five machine guns. Trench
raiding operations and artillery dueis
still continue on various sectors or the
front in France and Belgium. In Cham
payne, near Ripont, according to Ber-
lin the French have actively shelled
the Germans in the positions captured
from the French last week, but nave
been unable to launch infantry at
tacks. owing to the terrific artillery re-
ply of the Germans.
Except for isolated attacks, the most
violent of which was delivered by the
Russians against Teutonic allied posi-
ton in the Ortuz valley in Rumana and
which Berlin says was repulsed, little
fighting is in progress in the Eastern
theatres.
Petrograd admits the entry of Ger
mans clad in white overalls into Rus
sian trenches south Of Dvinsk but
says that later they were driven out.
In the Carpathians strong Austro-
German work south Of Okra has been
captured by the Russians.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
Santiago Objective

With cicgo DC AVllla an its hands
and communication with that point rc-
established the government As pruh-
ably concentrating its forces for an
attack on Santiago De Cuba, which
city is still in the hands oil the rebels
General Rios and Ramos at Mauzan-
lilo with 1000 men and Gen. CChicCo at
Baracoa with a strong force. are pre-
pairing to march against the capitol uI
Oriente province.
The elections which were scheduled
to be held in Oricntc on Fob. 20 and
which, ii was expected would SETTLE
the long drawn-out dispute as to
whether President MonoCal was to
serve another four years as President
or step aside for Alfredo Zayas, Liberal
Presidential candidate. viii not he held
on that date, tho President hy special
decree having suspended them. 4 new
date for these partial reductions viii
have to be fixed by tho provincial clcc-
toral board.
The American supply ship Dixie came
into port this morning from Guantant-
mo, but she carried no marines and her
visit was said to be purely one ~ c"uIte.
s.. The commander Immediately ,Atun
ashore and proceeded 10 the American
legation, where he conferred with Amer
lean Minister Gonzales.
Assistant Secretary OF state Patterson
is quoted as saying with reference To tito
meaning of the visit Of the HiNIc tha'
Carlos Cespedes, tho cuban minister ut
Washington. had cahlcd iu advance tb"
coming of war vessels 20 this ana other
ports Of the island ana adding that he
had assurances from Secretary OF state
Lansing that their presence W5s utoudc
10 give moral support to the cuban gov
eminent and 'rcafiirmiug assurances OF
non-intervention.
Dr. Alfredo Zayas is reliably rcportc
as seeking a conference with thc Amctt.
can minister, but MIR Gonzales would Wv.
say that he is to meet Mr. IayaH VINO rs
reported to be In hiding In ar near tlnN.
ana, supposedly in foreign legation
Numerous arrests of suspected men are
being made various points m tine 20
public and reports continue go come u
Of rebels giving themselves up with their
arms singly and ia sman groups
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
BROTHERS PRES.
MENOCAL TAKEN

Santiago De Cuba. Fob ~ WHOM
Liberal forces took possession ~, th,
sugar mill nj Palma soriaua. owned ~
President Menocal, Saturday. The, ,ar.
tured two brothers Of the president. Thr
brothers will be brought here for sRfr
keeping.
The mill was abandoned nv govern
ment forces and is now ~ control uf
Liberal troops who have given Euarnr-
ties that it will not hc damaged. " iH
intmated that tho Mcnocai brothers
may be held prisoners until President
Mcnocal offers n satisfactory settlement
of the present political difference
The agreement signed FRIDAY by
Commander Knox of the United stAiys
gunboat Petrol and Major Lorct Il,
Mola. was not ratified 10y the commAn
der of the United states fleet and the
military governor will take measures 20
prevent the entrance Of government vrH-
sells into the harbor here. The ,ntranc"
to the harbor will be mined and other
means will be taken To keep out gov
eminent ships
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

The Germans IN the Miraumont sec
tor Of the Ancrc front in France have
strlven hard to regain the positions
taken from them by the British on
but their attempts were
fruitIess, according to the British war
Office. Attacking in waves. the Germans
came under the concentrated fire of the
British guns and were swept back to
their trenches, suffering heavy casual
ties. At no place did the attacking
forces reach the British line and the
British suffered no casualties. Ihc
British captured $50 officers and men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

st. Johns. ~ T., Feb. Exchanges
Of far-reaching Importance in the Con-
stitution of the Overseas Empire of
Great Britain after the war are eX-
pected to be considered at the confer
ence to be held in London the latter
natr CT this month between premiers
of the British colonies and Premier
I.lovd George and his English col
leagues. Premier Sir Edward Morris
already has left for England. In speak
in- of his departure today Il we'll post
ed member of the New Foundland
Parliament said the question proba
bly, would come up for the unifcation
of Austria and New Zealand with the
lesser English possessions in the South
Pacific, including the areas taken from
Germany; the extension of the South
African commonwealth so as to in
Clude the German colonies which have
been recently cverrun on that CONT
nent; the ABSORB ton of the French
colony Of st. Pierre by New
Foundland, and. in turn. the absorp-
ton of Newfoundland by Canada.
Tho conference has been called pri-
marily TO discuss the prosecution of
the war. tho terms upon peace can be
made and the altered conditions of
trade aud commerce throughout the
world which are expected to follow the
cessation of the war.
These conditions it is pointed out to
render st. Pierre of less value to
France than formerly.
Steam trawlers on the grand banks
which have already cut into the profits
of ST. Pierre fishing schooners threat
en- after the war TO make more serious
inroads into the islands chief source of
revenue, thereby cutting it off more
than ever from intercourse with its
mother country. Newfoundland. ac-
cording to a member of its govern
ment, would be glad to acquire the lit
tie colony. 1t is thought Great Britain
could arrange in exchange for it the
transfer to France of some more desir-
able territory not in the possession of
the British Empire.
AS for the acquisition of Newfound-
land by Canada, Canadian statesmen of
both parties have repeatedly placed
themselves on record as being ready to
grant liberal concessions in order to in
duce Newfoundland to come into the
dominion. On the other hand the hos
tility OF large element of the colony's
population to any change in their pol
ltlcai status Is we'll known. Success of
any. any negotiations for union, it is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
BROOKS MAN KILLED
WHILE TELLING TREES

Belfast. Me-. Feb. 1S.-(SpeciaD.-
While telling trees on his woodlot Sat
urday forenoon Lauriston Cilley, a
well-to-do farmer and butcher of
Brooks, met with injuries which re-
suited fatally five hours later. Cillev
started to climb one tree which did not
topple over as he thought it should.
Suddenly it gave way, carrying the
unfortunate man to the ground beneath
its heavy weight: His side was badly
crushed beyond surgical aid.
Mr. Cilley was as years old and was
married about one year ago to Miss
Gertrude Peazey. She, with one broth
er, Moice Cilley, are the only survi-
vors. The dead man buried his first
wife-nee Romina Sargent, several
years ago. Funeral services will be held
Tuesday afternoon. Rev. w. E. Steeter
of the Congregational, church officiat-
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

submarines within the past few days is
attracting no little attention. Of
fcials always point out, however, that
this does not alter the fact that through
fear of the consequences American
ships and many of those of other ma
tionalities, are remaining in port. The
opening of Halifax as a port of exam
ination allowing some vessels to avoid
the danger area by not going to Kirk
wall, is expected to lessen the effects
Of the virtual blockade of eastern
American ports
Every means at the disposal of the
government continues to be used in
preparing for eventualities.
There has beer no further develop
ment in the situation between the Unit
ed States and Austria Hungary and
Turkey While press dispatches from
Berlin told of the dispatch of official
word Of the release Of the American
prisoners on the prize vessel larrow-
dale, the receipt of the notice has not
reached the state department..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

garian government has been ready to
accept all responsibility for Its attitude
during the past two weeks. With the
exception Of few radical Germanists.
nobody has shown much bitterness here
against the American government. al
though what is termed the 'unfairness
Of Washington" has resulted in much
disappointment.
The public and the government alike
take the stand that President Wilson
has denied the Central Powers che
right of self-dcfense in depriving them
of the only effective weapon at their
disposal Persons with whom the cor
respondent has talked lay hopes on the
American Congress and have expressed
the belief that open debate in Congress
would lead to an understanding OF the
position Of the Central Powers. Govern
ment circles. the press and the public
put forth the hope that such will be the
case.
In official and other quarters much
faith is placed in the supposition that
the United States would be unable to
put large army in the field in a short
time and that the war in Europe would
be over before the military strength Of
the United States could be developed
Much comfort is found by the people
generally in the reports concerning the
activity of the submarines. the results
of which everybody hopes will be sucn
that the Entente will be compelled to
entertain peace negotiations before ten
United States would be in a position to
land large forces in France.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

Joseph c. Holman was born in Phil
lips. He attended Pennington Acade-
my and afterward studied law. He be-
gan practice in Phillips. where he
served as treasurer Of the savings
bank. Upon his election as clerk Of
courts for Franklin county in 1874. he
removed to Pennington and had been
q resident here ever since. having a
large law practice.
He had been prominent in Republic
can politics. He served as moderator
for many years was selectman, coun-
ty attorney and member of the Leg
islature.
He was q trustee Of Franklin coun-
tv Savings Bank. and president Of the
First National Bank, holding both po
sitions many years.
He was a Mason and a member of
Pilgrim Commandery, X. T.
Mr.. Holman was married on July !,
1877, to Mittie Frances Currier Of this
place. She survives, with three chill
dren, Mrs. Josie May Norton, wife OF
Laforest w. Norton: Judge Currier Z.
Holman and Miss Marguerite Holman
all Of this place.
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Rushing Work with
End 9th Congress
Only 2 Weeks AWAY

Washington, Feb. 1S.-With the end of
the Gath Congress only two weeks off ad-
ministration leaders are concentrating
their energies on the enactment of reve-
nue. and national defense legislation.
Many congressman believe the Presi-
dent will communicate to Congress with
in a few days his plans for handling
the international crisis. The prevailing
opinion is that he will ask Congress for
authority to use the armed forces OF the
nation for the protection of American
seamen, and American rights on the
high seas not with the purpose of MAX
ing war but to open. the sea TO shipping.
Senate Program
AS soon as the espionage and anti
conspiracy bill now under consideration
is out of the way, the Senate intends
to hasten action on the revenue bill, the
naval appropriation bill and the army
appropriation bill. In addition the ship
ping bill, urged by the shipping board,
extending the powers of the government
to control commercial shipping, is DEEM
cd highly important.
Whether there will be time for pass
age of railroad legislation and other
general bills is seriously doubted by
leaders of both parties. There is con
tidence that all the appropriation meas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
Germans Unable to
Regain Ancre Ground
British War Office Declares British Guns Swept
Back Determined Attacks with Heavy Casu-
altes i

In the Austro Italian and Macedoni-
an theatres artillery activity predoml-
mates Nothing new has come through
concerning the situation on the lrak
front. where the last reports credited
the British with having taken addl-
tional positions from the Turks in the
region of kut l-Amara.
Two more British steamers nave
been sent to the bottom by German
submarines. Their aggregate tonnage
was 4333 Another British steamer,
the Worcestershire, 7175 tons, is sup
posed to have been sunk.
A German official communication
announces the sinking during one Gay
by single submarine Of 51,700 tons of
Entente vessels-an auxiliary cruiser,
two auxiliary cruisers or transport
steamer and one transport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
Bethlehem Steel Co. Sells
S5O,OOO,OOO 2=Year Notes

time of delivery and were complicated
by changes in specifications while the
work was in progress. Times Of deliv-
cry and terms of payment have been
agreed upon that are mutually satisfac-
tory.
IN connection with and as a result
of this settlement the Bethlehem Steel
Co has sold s5o,OOO,OOO of it's two-year
notes. secured in part by available
treasury assets and in part by British
short-ter notes. Threefourths of this
loan will be selflqudatng, as a re
suit of the payment Of the British treas
ury notes WHICH mature prior to the ma
turity of the companys notes"
1t was said these notes do not form
any part of the company's permanent
plan for financing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
Z Steamships Leave Port
Of New York During Sunday

dangers of the submarine zone. Her
captain, John L. Willett, in a New York
err and other officers-13 in all-are
Americans, while the crew is composed of
Russians. Norwegians. Japanese, Swedes
and Scotch. The ship, which is of 1921
tons gross. is bound for IIavre, France
with a cargo Of merchandise.
The steamer Moreni, from Mediterrane-
an ports. was the only American vessel
arriving here today.
American ships which have sailed from
here since the new German submarine
policy became effective We're. besides the
City of Pueblo, the Bochra, Feb . for
Genoa; Orleans and Rochester, Feb. TO-
for Bordeaux, and Owega, Feb II, ror
Genoa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
Wilson Is Expected to Take Definite
Step Before Ad journment Of Congress
OVERT ACT may PREC|P|TATE final
BREAK DURING THE PRESENT WEEK
Extra Session of Congress to Be Avoided if Pos
sible-Cannot Permit Continued Tie-up of
American Shipping

Washington, Feb. 18-The American government contin-
ued its waiting policy towards GermanXs ruthless submarine
warfare today and although is taken for granted in all quar-
that President Wilson will before Congress the sit
uaton before adjournment March the statement author
lied that far he had made definite plans to that end
The President made during the day and unusual
quiet prevailed at the state and navy building If any dis
patches of Importance in they not made public
The visit of the President to the capitol yesterday to dis
with senator's the ACCESSIBILITY of appearing before joint
session ask authority for protecting American sailors and
ships from submarines has given much speculation
when the step will be taken No processes know how
and the official to all queries is The President will
decide
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

New York, Feb. lS.-The Bethlehem
Steel Co. announced tonight that it had
sold S5o,ooo.oOO two-year notes to a
banking syndicate headed by the Guar
anty Trust co. and the Bankers Trust
Co Yesterday the Bethlehem concern
increased its capital stock from $4,000
000 to s75,0000Oo
\ statement issued said the sale Of
notes is being made as a result Of an
adjustment concluded with the British
government as financial sponsor for
Bethlchem's important shell contract
with Russia.
The company's statement said:
THE matters at issue did not involve
any question as to the quality Of the
work but had to do solely with the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
Vienna Supports Berlin
But Is Not Yet I Hopeless
Over American Situation
READS INDICATIONS THAT UNITED
STATES PLANS NO EARLY ACTION
Ambassador Penfield Is
Making Every Posi-
BILE Effort to Reach a
Friendly Settle me mt

vienna. Feb. ls.-(via London) Feb.
~. DESPITE the fact that some OF the
rcvrpaperp are taking gloomy view
n The Austro-American relations and
tte situation brought about 10y the sew
etHF ~ relations between the United
md Germany official circles in
ISOLATION i not entirely hopeless This
a.so tho yicv Of Frederick Penfeld.
-.. American ambassador. who is do
't,r,tblng possible to assist in
r.t. hing q friendly solution OF the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
Gerard Guest OF Honor at
Luncheon Given by BRAND

tai at st. Cloud. Cries of Bravo"
greeted their arrival and as soon as
their presence became generally known
the immense audience renewed the
cheering, all eyes being turned from
the stage to the ambassadorial box.
Both ambassadors bowed their ac-
acknowledgements and the orchestra
ceased playing in order to give way to
the band of the Republican Guard.
which Immediately marched on the
stage and played the Star Spangied
Banner" at the close of which there
was another outburst of enthusiasm.
Mr.. Gerard, on leaving the Trocadert
became the object of friendly demon
STATIONS on the part of crowds tnat
lined the streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

London. Feb. N-Lloyd's shipping
Agency today announced that the BRUSH
steamer Naldes, of 22S5 tons gross, had
been torpedoed and sunk without warn
ing. Two members of the vessels crew
were killed and nine are missing. The
captain and others of the crew have been
landed.
Iloyds also announced that the British
steamship Worcestershire, OF Il11 tons
gross was reported sunk.
Later the sinking of the British steam
ship Romsdalen, of 254S! tons gross, was
announced.
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No Immediate Break

''I- ma mont there are two ind-
nn- thouEh POSSIBLY they are of
" v'i-ht, which permit of the con-
"u th1t Washington is not con-
".UIH'rG Hu immediate break with
.'IiI liNhE1tN. bnc is the transfer
'' embassy here Of Joseph C.
HN form secretary Of the embas-
Ul Berlin, who arrived here tonight
'I S"itzcrnnd 90 assume the du-
~ counselor ~ tho embassy. a
"NItN g. vacant at present owing
liuuss ~ Ulysses Grant Smith,
nnw Id th" United States.
' second indication arises from the
mat Secretary Of State Lansing
'crdav wired hero on behalf OF va
g" Hebrew charity organizations the
ra ~ $50 non tic amount having beon
#H0ntcd hv American Hebrew socio-
,~. ~ ~" embassy here the opinion
F'" cNrr"-~ed that the United tates
"1Vcrrmrut mifLt have Transferred
II" sum htd p break between Wash
eton and NiNn3 tcou evon tenta
CIV dsrlI,1 ou
No Reliable Commune alton
f"' Associated 'rcSs is able to say
ta'i the Austrp-llungarian government.
result Of unsatisfactory communi-
on with the United states, remaina
Nlmost total ignorance Of what meas
Frs arr needed in order 10 meet the
vows ~ President Wilson ana his cabi-
net The IMPRESSION here is that in Wash
Hg'on It is believed the dual monarchy
VIII roccdo from the position taken joint
p with Germany regarding submarine
Warfare The feeling here. however. is
'AM whII" thr Nus,ru-Iiunearian govern
frr' might mako small notifications o:
iho new blockade regulations. as Ger
many has done IN the case of Holland.
there Is not tho slightest chance that it
VII Weld in tho least so far as the prin-
'Ipie Involved is concerned. Meanwhile
said tho government is ever ready
" listen 70 some proposition from Wash
.Finu provided Il does not affect in any
f.rn Tie submarine warfare as il is di-
.tgd against the Entente states and
tho imports from neutral countries to
frrs, states. There seems TO be no doubt
t.af official circles and the entire public
ha,c become thoroughly reconciled 10 the
stem me- durl monarchy has taken Jointly
VHh Germany ana that the Austro Hun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19
More Steamships Victims
of the Submarine Campaign

No late movements Of The Steamship
Valdes have been reported in the mara
time registers The vessel was built at
stockton in 1914 and hailed from Liver
pool She was 80 feet long, 40 feet beam
and "a feet deep
The Worcestershire was on a voyage
from Liverpool TO Rangoon, India, and
sailed from suez Jan. - she was ASP
feet long and was built in Belfast in
1904. Her owners were the Bibby Steam
shin Co. of Liverpool. The Romsdalen
was 300 feet long and was built at West
Hartlepool in 1898.
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Reasons for Action

The confident belief everywhere that
there will be action not later than next
week, if nothing happens to precipi-
tate it before, is based upon the knowl-
edge that the President wishes to avoid
calling an extra session Of Congress
if possible and the reiterated declara-
tons Of members of the administration
that the present conditions, under
which most Of the American ships in
overseas trade have been frightened
into cancelling sailing dates, cannot
be permitted to continue.
Shippinq Conditions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-19

Faris. Feb. Is James W. Gerard.
th" former American ambassador to
GERMANY, was the guest of honor at n
luncheon given AZ tho foreign Office by
Tremtcr BRAND today. 4 distinguished
.'mnhrN was present including the
diplomatic representatives. of all the
entente Powers having ambassadors
hore
While expressing appreciation for the
courtesy extended TO him Mr. Gerard
carefully avoided anything in the ma
'nre Of a speech or an expression of
political views.
Ambassador and Mrs. Gerard and
ambassador and Mrs. Sharp later at
tended n performance OF the Trocadero
kot the benefit of the Canadian hospi-
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LIST OF GERMAN
WAR CASUALTIES

London. Feb. 1s.-Casualties in the
German army. exclusive of Colonial
troops. reported in the German casual
ty lists in the month of January. 1917.
totalled 1884 officers and men killed.
wounded. prisoners or missing. These
casualties bring the total OF German
killed and those who died OF wounds or
sickness to 9ss.32s, and the total cas-
ualties since the war began 70 t.0s7,-
692
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Report Cowboy
Force to Chase
Mexico Bandits

II Paso. Feb. 1S.-A report is cur
rent tonight that cattlemen in tie
Hachita district of New Meico intend
to form a punitive expedition of their
own to cross into Mexico and chase the
bandits who murdered three Mormon
cowboys on the Corner ranch last Mon
day. Lem Salisbury. the Mormon
scout. lately with Gen. Pershing in
Mexico, was said to be organizing a
posse.