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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
KORNILOFF'S ORDERSITO
SHOOT TRAITORS OBEYED

Petrograd, July 27.-Accounts OF the
battles in Galicia which have reached
here say the cavalrymen fought like he
roes, Cossacks cooperating with Rus
sian and British motor cars. defended the
sTeth line as long as hope remained.
General Korniloffs orders to shoot trail
tors and marauders are being carried
out. The commander Of grenadier di-
vision has been removed for refusal to
fire on deserters.
A member Of the Duma who has re-
turned from the Dvinsk front states that
after Russian shock battalions had cap
tured very important German positions
II was discovered In several instances
that signaling to the Gesmans was 60
ing on from the Russian rear.
Belgian artillerymen and mechanical
experts from Petrograd. many OF whom
were wounded on the User or the Ypres,
are forming Battalion of Death to
give an example Of military valor on the
Russian front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
TO PROVIDE FOR
NEW WATERFORD
MINERS FAMILIES

Sydney. c. B., July 27.-Every wo-
man and child dependent upon the
50 miners who lost their lives in the
Dominion Coal CO. colliery explosion
at New Waterford on Wednesday will
be provided for under the Nova SEQ
tia workmen's compensation act. The
injured men also will be kept in funds
until their recovery under provisions
of the act. It is estimated that the
workrnens compensation board will
have to appropriate about 100000 for
this purpose.
Eight more bodies were recovered to-
day. making a total of 81 that have
been taken from the colliery. Thou
sands attended the funeral services for
The miners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
RACE R!OTINC
CONTINUES At
CHESTER, PA. ..

Chester. Pa. July 27.-Although
nearly 200 armed guards including To-
cal and state police and volunteer dep
uties, were patrolling the city a mob
of several thousand men and boys re-
newed race rioting here tonight Short
ly after dark the rioters got beyond
control and beat a Negro insensihle
before he could be rescued by the po-
lice. Scores were arrested. The au-
thorities, who believed the situation
was under control, were taken by sur
prise when the rioters first appeared
in large numbers in the central sec
ton Of the city. All colored residents
had been ordered to remain indoors
and the crowd of white men were kept
moving.
When they attacked tonight's victim.
rioting broke out on a large scale for
the fourth time this week. Wagon
leads Of guards held ready for trouble
we're rushed to the scene of the dis
order and the mob was driven back
at the point of revolvers and rifles.
After a scene Of confusion the streets
wero cleared but not before dozens of
white men had bcen knocked uncon-
scious with riot sticks.
Frank Meadows. a Negro. who was
snot at noon today. was reported to be
near death In the City hospital. Two
other colored men fred on at the same
time are also in a serious condition.
Sheriff Hepburn issued a proclama-
ton tonight forbiddng citizens to con
eregate or the streets anc, ordering ev..
eryone indoors after . p. NJ. excent
those whose business made it neces-
sary for chem to be on the streets. All
saloons ard places Of amusement were
ordered closed indefinitely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
Captain Of Torpedoed Liner
Praises American DESTROYER

Base of the American Flotilla in
British Waters. July 27.-(By The AS
ISOLATED Press.)-The captain of a
liner recently torpedoed. from which
60 passengers and 90 members of the
crew were rescued by an American de-
stroyer. today asked The Associated
Press to convey to the American peo-
pie a letter of thanks and heart felt
appreciation on behalf of himself, the
passengers and the crew for the gall
liant rescue by the Americans.
But for the quick arrival of the
American destroyer" said the captain
Il would now be a prisoner on board
German submarine. The Germans
were taking me prisoner when the sud
den appearance Of the American de-
stroyer caused them to fee"
The Captains Letter
The captains letter follows:
ITO the American public: I wish
to express through The Associated
Tress on behalf of myself. the passen-
gers and crew our heartfelt thanks
and deepest gratitude for the gallant
rescue of all of us by Americans who
are fighting for humanity and civilza :
ton.
But for the prompt appearance OF
tho Americans I would now be pris-
oner on a German submarine. the crew
of which had already thrown line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
SUBMARINES SINK
TWO JAP STEAMERS

New York. July 27.-The japanese
freight steamships Kageshima Maru
1855 tons gross register. and the Shigo-
san Maru. 2s27 tons gross, were sunk
by German submarines in the Atlantic
ocean on July 20, according to cable ad-
vices received by marine underwriters
here today.
The kagoshima Maru was on her way
from an American port to Europe and
was lost about 10 miles off the French
coast, The other ship was on her way
back to this country from Genoa.
The Shigosan Maru before her pur-
chase early this year by the Japanese
was the Mexican steamship General r
Pasquiera and was built in Flushing,
Holland, in 1892. The Kagoshima Maru
was built in 1898 in England and was
formerly the Wilhelmina. The crews
of both vessels were saved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
NEW YORK STATE
EXCEEDS ITS QUOTA

Washington. July 27-New York
state supplied its full quota for the
regular army at the close of recruit
ing yesterday and had a surplus OF
200 men. The state has furnished 49,
457 war volunteers for the regular
army on a quota of 1926.
The squirt in regular army recruit
ing continued yesterday, a total Of 1856
men having been obtained throughout
the country. making the total 1858
recruited since April /, and leaving co.
900 men to be supplied to fill all units
Of the army as expanded to maximum
war Stran1fh.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
SWEAR IN HUNDRED
SPECIAL DEPUTIES
SPRINGFIELD, ILLS,

Springfield. Ill. July 27-Ons hur.
dred doctors, lawyers and business mo,
were sworn in as special deputies hv
the sheriff tonight 10 aid HIM IN even,
of disturbance which he feared nigh,
develop as n result NJ tho strike ~ tha
street carmen who arc DEMANDING
recognition of their union and hishs,
wages.
The deputies were held Al the cou-,
house armed with sawed-oT shotgun,
The reports Of minor disturbance ue-.
received by the sheriff tonight ARMED
guards were riding on cars and irregu.
lar schedule was being maintained on .u
lines. A. u. Mackic. general ruan,rsr
of the Springfield Consolidated Railway
Co, refused to treat with a ,onnittsa
of the union tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
ASK GOVERNMENT
TO STOP DISCRIMINATION

Albany. y. r. July 27,-Federal officers
will be asked to deal with any employ
ers of men in the International Brother
hood Of Paper makers who discriminate
against American citizens Of draft age
according to ]. T. Carey. chairman OF
the International brotherhood. when the
council closed a four days session here
today.
A resolution against members working
more than eight hours day for six days
week except in cases of extreme emer-
gency, when the day shall not be longer
than u hours. was adopted
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AVIATORS ARE
BLOWN SEAWARD

Boston, July 27.-Aviators from the
Government training station at Squantum
haI exciting experiences in the air to-
dav when az electrical storm burst sud
denly over the harbor Two machines
which were at considerable distance
from. the aviation field were blown sea
ward in the heavy rain squall and their
absence caused great anxiety for a time.
Boats OF the patrol feet were order
ed by the navy yard officials to search
Dorchester and Quincy bays and the
vicinity. of Hough's Neck. as 1t was
thought likely that the missing avla-
tors would be forced to descend in the
water The search was kept up for two
hours when orders were received by
wireless to abandon it. At the aviation
field it was said that the missing men
had returned One of the patrol boats
was reported to have rescued an aviator
from the water OF Quincy bay and an
other boat was said to have on board a
portion of a wrecked machine.
In the search for the aviators the pa
troll fleet assisted large number of
small yachts which had become dis
abled in the sauall.
They towed in dismasted sloopt and
yawls with sails torn and spars gone
and power boats which had been put
out of commission by their struggles in
the heavy sea that the storm stirred up.
No instance Of loss of life was reported.
Lightning struck church spires in the
Roxbury district of this city and in
Cambridge and Wakefield, One bolt hit
fifty foot fagpole on the postoffice
building here. throwing sections Of
splintered wood to the street but for
tunately injured no one. The heavy
metal ball on the pole was torn off and
imbedded in the roof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
CITIZENS CHEER
Brave Russian Women
Attack Germans A.
ter Male Troops Had
Fled, Firing wit h
Deadly Effect

London, July PA dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Petrograd
Wednesday says:
Fnsiene Mile Vera Butchkareff, COM
mander Of the Russian women's bat
talon, and Lieut.. Sarydlova, suffering
from a shock as a result OF bursting
shells, ard about dozen other mem
bers OF the battalion who were wound
ed in the recent fighting have been
sent 70 Minsk. When they reached
Poltsva they were welcomed by 100000
citizens and soldiers with z brass
band and carrying banners.
TT is said the women attacked the
Germans after the Russians had de-
serted, rushing forward impetuously
and firing their rifles with deadly eff
feet. Their prisoners were greatly
ehasrtned when they learned the sex
Of their captors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
SALEM WILLOWS
ARE UPROOTED

Salem. Mass. July 27.-Five of the
remaining nine of the famous old Sa-
lem willows were uprooted during a
storm of wind and rain which worked
havoc today in southern Essex coun-
ty 1t is estimated that hundreds of
full grown trees were torn up from
the ground in Salem. Beverly and
wenham. Three empty ice houses be-
longing to the Boston Ice Co., on the
shores Of Wenham lake, collapsed.
Extensive crops of oats and corn be-
tween Salem and Lawrence were Sc
riously injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
EMMA GOLDMAN
AT NEW YORK

New York, July 27.-Emma Gold
man. anarchist, sentenced to prison
with Alexander Berknan for obstruct-
ing operation of the selective draft
law and later granted an appeal by
Justice Brandeis of the United States
Supreme court, arrived here tonight
from the federal prison at Jefferson
City, Mo. Miss Goldman was granted
a request to confer with her attorney
and Berkman regarding bail; after
which she was locked up In the Tombs
Hriann.
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w. A. RAY, AUBURN
LOSES 3 FINGERS

Auburn. Me, July N-william A. Ray
Jr., machinist at the High street laun.
dry, Mechanics Row. Auburn, lost the
three fingers of his left hand late Thurs.
day afternoon while installing a safety
device on an elevator.
An elevator inspector had visited the
laundry Monday and had pronounced il
safe in every respect, but had recon-
mended that a safety catch be installed
so that in case the cable broke the ele-
vator would not drop down but would
remain suspended.
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Is NEUTRAL SHIPS
OFF BALTIMORE

Baltimore. July 2-Eightcen neural
ships loaded with grain are anchored N
this port with as. no0 tons Of grain In ths,,
holds FIFTEEN are Dutch and three Nor.
wegian, Some have had their carross
under matches for a month AWAITING d.
cense from the United StatcF rovcrnmrr.
ana letters of assuran nee from 'ho British
AMBASSADOR. The cargo % ono neutral
steamer consisting ~ grain. was duapei
overheard yesterday because IL had sron
ed. 1t consisted OF about 7noo tons NJ
corn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
COMMISSIONS TO
TRAINING CAMP MEN

Washington, July 27.-War depart
ment officials are preparing 10 issue
commissions TO successful candidates
IN the officers training camps prompt
ly on the closing Of the first series o.
camps on August Is Probably more
than COCOON men and perhaps 25 Oo0
will receive their papers. Their A..
signment 10 the regular army nationa,
1uard or national army will follow in.
mediatelv.
The task ~ making out this mum.
Der Of commissions is the creates, q,
its kind ever undertaken by tho depart.
r'ent. Each commission must bear The
signature Of the secretary OF war ana
the adjutant general.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
ORIGINAL DRAFT
NUMBERS TURNED
TO THE RED CROSS

Washington, July 27-The original
numbers used in drawing the new
national army have been turned over
to the Red Cross by Provost Marshall
General Crowder for sale as souvenirs
the proceeds to be turned into the Red
Cross fund. The first eight numbers
and last one, however will be put
back in the bowl and placed in In
dependence Hall, Philadelphia beside
the Liberty bell. The bowl has been
donated for This purpose by its own
er, Charles r. Morris, veteran war
department clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
TAMPICO OIL
STRIKE SETTLED

Tampico, Mex. July 27.-The strike Of
all the workmen in the Tampico oil
fields which began three days ago ended
today when General Alfred Ricaut. the
governor of the province. ordered the
strikers to return to work at noon. The
strikers. who had tied up all business
and oil production complied with the
order.
1t is understood the demands Of the
river boatmen. in sympathy with whom
the other workers went on strike, will
be taken under consideration next
week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
CHARLOTTE, N. C,
READY IN
TWO WEEKS

Boston. July 27.-The camp site at
Charlotte. n. c., where the New Eng
land national guard organizations are
tc be prepared for service in France,
will not be ready to receive them for
two weeks at least, according to a tel
egram today from Major general Leon
ard Wood, commanding the Southeast
ern Department, to Brigadier-general
Clarence r. Edwards, commander of
the Northeast Department. General
Wood explained that the Chariot -
was "the last of the camps selected
and the least prepared"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
SISTER OF KITCHENER
BELIEVES BROTHER IS
PRISONER IN GERMANY

London, July 27-The statement by
Mrs. Parker, sister of Lord Kitchiner
that she believes her brother is alive
and did not go down with the cruis-
er Hampshire has revived a rumor
which mas REQUIRED in England dur
ing the past year. Asked by an in
tervieHer today on what grounds she
based her belief, Mrs. Parker repli-
ed
Il cannot tell you on what grounds
I believe it. In fact, l do not want to
&C into any details whatever"
The original rumor was that let
ter lad been received from a British
prisoner in Germany saying that Lord
Kitchirer was a prisoner there. The
letter was never traced and the III
NOR was considered a canard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
100000 FROM
RED CROSSFOR
ASIA Minor

Washington. July 27.-For relief Of
civilian populations. Christian and Mos
lem. in Asia Minor and adjoining re-
gions. the Red Cross war council has
appropriated 100000 to be expended
this month by the American commission
for Armenian and Syrian relief and will
make similar allowances monthly for
the rest Of the year if the Turkish gov
eminent does not hamper the commit
tees work seriously.
The American committee is the only
organization aside from the Turkish Red
Crescent permitted to administer relief
in many portions Of the Turkish en-
rire. e.
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BOYS ON BORDER
SHOOT TO KILL

FL Paso. Texas, July 27.-Brigadier-
General George Bell. Jr., United States
military district commander here, has
informed Mexican Consul Bravo that
United States soldiers on patrol duty
would return the fire whenever they are
fired upon from across the border. The
soldiers. General Bell added, had been
ordered to shoot to kill General Bells
statement was in reply to a protest.
lodged by the Mexican consul. alleg-
ing that a Mexican soldier on the night
of July II was mortally wounded Cen
eral Bell informed the consul that he
had found that the Mexican soldiers
fred first.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
OF
GERMANS ALLAYED

Mexico City, July 27-The news Of
the settlement of the Tampico strike
served to allay apprehension here as to
rumors of the activity of German agents
in the Tampico oil fields. The settle-
ment Of the strike is held to indicate
that II there was a German effort
toward fomenting trouble in the oil
fields. which is doubted. it failed to have
any effect on the workmen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
FORMS SPECIAL
JEWISH REGIMENT

London. July 27-Thc war Office mas
announced the formation Of special
Jewish regimen. OF infantry with x
pcrienced officers in the higher gom.
mands. Jewish soldiers with know,
edge or me llddish or Russian Ian.
guase already serving with British
regiments Will he transferred IN tht,
unit
The regimental badge will he n copy
OF King Davids shield
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
SING SING MEN
READY TO FIGHT

Ossining, n. Y, July 27.-Two mill
tary companies have been organized
among the prisoners of Sing Sing pris-
on and are drilling regularly under com
mand Of George Hodson, who was a sol
der in the regular army before he came
to the prison for manslaughter. Some
of the men in training are long termers
but many others serving sentences ex-
pect to profit by the training if the war
is still in progress when they are re-
leased.
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MUCH DAMAGE
Continued from Page One)

usual activities and watch the vivid play
Of the lements-nature's most impressive
spectacle.
Both urban ano tnterurban electric
railway traf3c were tied up four hours
today as the result Of the electrical storm
which was considered the worst in the
history Of the local power companies.
Numerous places were struck, but prop
erty damage was small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
Prohibit Canadian Wheat Export

Winnipeg. Man. July 1.-THE board OF
grain supervisors or Canada late today
issued an order prohibiting the expor' ~
Canadian wheat TO the United states
without permission of the board. The or
der stipulates that IL is 10 govern the
remainder OF the present crop ard until
further notice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
TEMPERANCE BAR
At HARVARD CLUB

New York July 27.-The Harvard
club. with approximately 5000 members
has established soda fountain and
temperance bar. 1t is perhaps the lar
gest club Of its kind in the country.
This novelty is due to the fact that
already 900 of its members are in mill
tary and naval service and are forbid
den by law to drink alcoholic beverages
while in uniform.
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Fighting at chenu.Tu

Shanghai, China. July IA correspon-
dent Of North China Daily News reports
that serious feh,ing has broken out
again at Chenr-Tu. capital OF the pro-
vince Of Sze-Chuen. where Kvei-Cho~
and Yun-Nan troops have resumed their
contest for mastery Of the province. The
city is in flames and the people are Fee
ing In panic.
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JAPAN MISSION
Elaborate Plans for u.
S. Reception
Breckenridge Long to Journey TO Pa.
eifie Coast to Meet Party

Washington. July 81 Elaborate
plans are being made for the reception
Of the japanese mission to the United
States. Consul-general Ransford Stew
ems Miller of Seoul Korea, and Colonel
James A. Irons. stationed at Honolulu.
have been called here to act as the mis-
sion's aides. Breckenridge Long. third
assistant secretary Of state. will go to
the Pacific coast to meet the party.
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Squadron Officers
Guests of Honor

Buenos Ayres. July 27-Rear Admiral
Caperton and the officers and men Of the
American squadron were honor guests
today at an entertainment given by the
Grenadier Regiment. The admiral and
his staff were the guests of Minister Of
War Gonzalez and the Argentine gem
eral staff at breakfast.
The Americans also visited the parks
and historical monuments. Everywhere
they were greeted with applause
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-28
SOLDIER HIT AT
BOXFORD CAMP

Battery A, Second Field Artillery. was
killed when lightning struck his tent
at the campground here today. His
companion in the tent, First Sergeant
Albert L. Houle of Haverhill. was made
unconscious for several hours, but will
recover.
A score Of artillerymen were slightly
shocked.
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AMERICAN GUN
SHOPS ARE BUSY

Washington, July 27.-Brigadier Cen
eral Crozier. chief Of ordnance, told the
Senate finance committee today that the
expansion Of American gun making ia
cilities is proceeding swiftly and within
comparatively short time the Ameri-
can gun shops will be able to produce
and deliver in enormous quantities fin
ished guns of any size needed by Am
erican troops.
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Governors to Check 4. w. w.

Portland. Ore. July 27-Governors OF
oregon, Washington. Idaho and Utah
are planning TO work together TO check
internal troubles in their states, par
ticularly illegal activities OF the !. ".
W. during the war. Gov. Moses Alex
ander of Idaho asserted today.
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Convention Loyal Order OF Moose

Pittsburgh, July o7-Thc biennial In.
ternanonal convention Of the suproms
lodge LOYAL Order OF Moose today ,ot.
Cd to hold the 1919 convention ot the
order in St. Louis.
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BIatehford and BiddIe Arrive

London, July 27-Generals R. NJ.
Blatchford and John Biddle of the
American army. with their STATS, have
arrived in England.
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Fergus Falls. MINI. July 27-Al Pal
ger the prize fighter was shot and per.
maps fatally injured last night by ne
1ather when the latter attacked the
fighters mother.
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Mining Company Rankrunt

New York. July IA VOLUNTARY ped-
ton in bankruptcy was filed here today
by the New Mexico Colorado Coal &
Mining Co., giving liabilities OF !2052@i
and assets Of 1864 600.
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Peruvian Cabinet ORGANIZED

Lima, Peru, July 27-The new Peru
Wan cabinet has been organized. The
Premier and minister of foreign affairs
is DR.. Francisco Tudela.