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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
italy CABINET
CRISIS ENDED

Rome. via Paris. June i2.--Ali posi-
bility Of a cabinet crisis were ban
ished at a meeting OF the council OF
ministers today. according TO . brief
note issued by the stefani News Agen-
cy. The announcement says that all
the ministers except Enrico Arlotta.
minister Of transportation who 10 not
In the city. attended the council. The
opinions revealed that all the ministers
are In accord and each OF them placed
himself at the disposition OF the pre-
mier until the aims dictated by the
necessity OF the moment are attained.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
Marine SCHOOLS
Four to Be Established
in Maine
Men Wanted for Officers on New
Merchantmen

Portland. Me, June l2-One Of the four
government schools OF navigation to be
esta blished in Maine for training ofiicers
for the new merchant marine will be
opened here next Monday Two others
will begin on the same day at Rockland
and Machias. The fourth will be opened
at Boothbsy Harbor on June Is. An
nouncement to this effect was made here
today by Winfield NJ. Thompson OF Bos-
ton special agent OF the United states
shipping board.
Only men Of seafaring experience are
wanted for the schools. but that EXPERT
ence need not necessarily have been on
merchant steamers. The ages are be-
tween 10 and IS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
D. OF Y. ELECTION
Annual Encampment Of
Maine Division ,
Waterville Woman President at
Portland Meeting

Portland, Me. June 12.-At the annu-
~ enohmpment Of the Maine division
daughters Of Veterans held here today
rllctrs were chosen as follows:
ITesident. Sella NJ. Merrick. Water
Vile; senior vice president, Lena Bak-
tr, Bangor; junior vice president. Car
ne Ripley, East Corinth; chaplain
Elizabeth Hodgson, Oakland; treasurer
Gertrude E. Perry. Portland; inspec-
tor, Martha Riley. Portland; Patriotic
Instructor, Elizabeth Hutchinson, Port
land, council. Eta P. Slavery. Bclfast'
Harriet Rollins, Lewiston; Linnie Nor
rson, East Corinth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
PERSH|NC GUEST
OF BRITISH AT
FORMAL Dinner

London, June 12.-Major General
John J. Pershing and IS members of
his staff were the guests Of the Brit
ish government at formal dinner to-
night in Lancaster House, which Is
government building devoted solely to
purposes Of state entertainment OF dis
tinsuished visitors and was last utii-
lied for the dinner OF the Imperial con-
ference a month or more ago. There
were 30 other diners, including eight
members Of the cabinet.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER
:
Given Miss MabelIe Hutehins in Hon.
or Of Approaching Marriage

An enjoyable little social event was the
miscellaneous shower party given last
evening to Miss Mabelle Z. Hutchins in
honor of her approaching wedding The
party was given at the home OF Mrs ).
T. Sullivan, 81 Green street by Mrs. Sui
Ivan and Mrs. E. B. Savage, and the
festivities Of the occasion were shared by
about Is young ladies. Miss Hutchins
was made the recipient of many useful
gifts, refreshments were served and the
evening was a source of much happiness
to ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
CHELSEA

EAST-Miss Ethel Barrett and VIM.
whittier Of Providence, H. l., were
wesk END visitors at Mr.. and Mrs. T. c.
Penney's.
Mrs Bert Corbin, who has been
spending the winter at Cove Cottage.
Northport, has returned and il making
her%honna with Mra- =. C. PannAY.
q N%.&xsys< A~ss - - Is d $500 u Esss< "a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

Stephen G. Waldron. 70, veteran of
the Civil War, died Monday at his home
in Hampden. He enlisted IN Co T. LIST
Maine Heavy Artillery az corporal and
after being wounded in action was
mustered out as second lieutenant. He
was a member Of the Military Order of
the Loyal Legion and F. G. Flagg Post,
G.. A. r. After the war he was foun-
dry foreman and an accountant. He
leaves . wife, a son and daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

The children of the sth grade OF the
Smith Grammar school gave fruit
and candy shower to their sewing
teacher, Miss Katherine Cunningham,
at the close of the Tuesday afternoon
session. Miss Cunningham was call
ed from the room by Miss Edgecombe
and on returning a few moments later
found a sewing table laden with or
anges, bananas and candy. and sur
rounded by a group Of smiling chill
dren.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
GERMAN LOSSES
70 Airplanes Against
262 of Entente Allies
Berlin Statement Says ia Fell
Behind German Lines e..

Berlin. June 12-(via Lcndon).-Durins.
the month OF May the Germans lost -
airplanes while the Entente Allies lost
2s2 machines. says the official statemsn;
issued today by the German army head
quarters stan. The statement says that
Ia Entente airplanes fell behind the Ger
man lines and las British and French ma
chimes were forced down within the En-
tent positions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

George Brown. employed at the Cush-
noe paper mill, lost a portion Of his right
thumb Tuesday afternoon while working
at a machine called a "tripper," the
thumb being caught under the knife of
the machine in such way that half OF
the member was cut off. The man was
taken to the Augusta General hospital
where his injuries were attended to and
he was later able to go to his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
Extensive German Plot
Indicated in Abductions
Springfield Plots May Rveal System Against
Government as Well as Individuals - Suspect
Tells OF Being Approached by German Agents

Kansas City, No. June IAN ex-
tensive plot engineered by German
agents and directed not only against
lumber Of individuals but also against
ne government is believed by federal
agents to have been uncovered as
result Of their investigation of. she
Springfield abduction plots. Samuel
NarGis. assistant United States dis
tr!ct attorney, returning today from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
new AUTO RECORD
World Mark Set by Klein at Lin
coin, Neb.

Lincoln, Neb, June 12-Arthur Klein set
new worlds automobile record fer 25
miles on a half-mile dirt track here to-
day, driving the distance In 80 minutes
q seconds The former record, SO minutes
a seconds, was held by wild Bill En-
dicott.
The meet was held in connection with
the Nebraska semi-centennial celebration
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

oprnsneld, declared he was convinc-
co mat the cases being inquired into
are merely minor incidents OF a much
larger scheme Of contemplated crimes
The federal authorities took up the
case after Springfield officials announc-
ed that Claude Piersol. who is in Jail
mere as suspect. had told Of having
been approached by German agents
VINO asked aid in plan to abduct a
st. Louis munitions maker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
James Delaney

The death of James Delaney occurred
in the hospital here Monday night, the
cause being rnitral insuTficiency. He
was a native of Ireland and was about
Sc years Of age. He had been in this
country since a boy. He enlisted in Co,
l. 50th Mass. Inf, Aug. 49, 1852 and
was discharged Aug. "a, 1868 He was
admitted to this Home from Worcester,
Aug. g. 1893. In civil life he was a
bookkeeper and was employed in and
around Boston for several years. He
was a quiet man and well liked by his
comrades. The remains We're sent to
Worcester for burial. He is survived
by a widow and son Of Worcester.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
the men Wanted
FOR AVIATORS IN
TRAINING CAMPS

Washington, June 12.-Student AVA
'ors training for the army air ser
'ice at various colleges have been join
q by . number of young oficer can
iidates detached from the ls oflicers'
raining campo and hereafter fur-
her detachment will be sent every
week from each training camp.
Nineteen men from the Plattsburgn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

The Plumbers Union, No. 64S, gave
evidence of it's patriotism by voting
at its meeting last evening to pur-
chase two $50 Liberty Loan bonds. The
matter of the purchase Of bonds by
members individually was talked over
and several expressed the intention OF
subscribing to the loan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

Gen. Phil Sheridan Circle. Ladies Of the
G. A. R., will postpone their visit to the
schools which was planned for Fag day.
as the schools are to close that day and
no special patriotic exercises will be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

The office Of the city clerk was the scene
Of a quiet wedding last Saturday evening
when Fred c. Chapman and Adele M.
Beaulieu Of Augusta were united in mar
rage by Clerk Burieigh Martin. the two
rlng service being employed. The young
couple are we'll. known in town and their
friends extend best wishes for happiness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

Florence Folsom underwent surgical
treatment Tuesday morning at the AL
gust9 General hospital for mastoid
troubles.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Moore are the
happy parents of a daughter who was
born to them last Friday ut their home,
81 Gage street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

. Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Nickerson Of Au-
burn arrived in the city Tuesday by auto
and will be during their stay in town the
guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Justin e. Packard
on Dayton street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

Charles Quincy Of Springfield is
passing few days in town on bust
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The regular meeting OF r. B. Capen
Rebekah Lodge viii be open at o'clock
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
ROOSEVELT ASKS
PROTECTION
FROM PUBLIC

Oyster Bay. N. T.. June 12-Coionsi
Theodore Roosevelt applied 10 the
town board today for protection from
q curious public. He asked to have
two constablss assispsd 10 guard his
estate especially OF Saturdays and
Sundays from the sncroashmsats Of
motorists. and Others
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
EXAMINATION OF
MEN EXEMPTED

Petrograd, June 1.-THE government
has ordered the immediate REORGANIZATION
of all men who have hitherto been ex-
empted from military service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13
Wednesdays Concert Program

in Arms" Chambers
Overture-"Sham Fight" Marie
Waltz-"Adyln," ]. Hall
Selection from Martha arr. Tobani
The Village Blacksmith Carmont
Scotch melodies-"G Grand Selection of
Scotch Airs" Robert Bruce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-06-13

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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-11
LETTERS
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICES

Editor Honolulu Star-Bulletin.
Sir: The committee in charge of
the Easter sunrise service on the
summit of Punchb9wl wishes to thank
those whose cooperation made the
meeting a success. At least 1900 pro
grams were exhausteif before O'Clock
and quite number reported that they
we're without, Indicating an attendance
in the neighborhood of 1000 persons.
AT its meeting at 1870 o'clock today
the Friend editorial board decided to
invite the Y. NJ. c. A, to take charge
Of the service in the future. Several
members of the association, notably
Mr.. George Andrus, worked. hard this
year, and now, that the larger move.
Meut has been started and community
interest aroused. it ii believed that
the Y. M. C. A. can best handle the
affair. -
Personal letters of thanks were
mailed this morning.f These were
signed by Mr. F. s. Scudder, chairman
of the com mittee; John NJ Martin,
George A.. Andrus, Miss Grace Chan
non and Mrs. w. j. Forbes. -.
&. COMMITTEE.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-11
UNDER FoREIGN FLAGS.
From DArLY.FISaNe1a1 AMER1c6

From DAILY .FISASG1AL AhIER1c6}.y s ms
DIR George. Sidney Webster, secretary of the
American Seamen's Friend society expresses the
yie that, after war; eten ii large percentage of
the ships.shieh should Bes:undeF American owner
ship will be under foreign registry. The great in
ducement will be the lower wages which ships are
allowed TO pay under foreign flags.
The La Toilette seamens act, according to its
formuiators, would resutin forcing foreign nations
to raise their wage and other shiplabor standards
to conform with those of this country, and thus
establish parity of competition, SO far as operat
ing conditions are concerned The idea that one
government legslate for the world is so clearly
fallacious as to be absurd. All that the seamen s
act will do-and that is more than enough-is to
enhance the competitive power of foreign countries
in shipping enterprise
We trust that some day an American administra-
ton will realize that the logical and practical way
of developing a merchant marine is to give direct
aid to shipping enterprises. England and Germany
and JAPAN the chief maritime nations of the world,
have built up. their merchant fleets, and therefore
their foreign trade on this basis.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-11
TIMELY FARM HINTS
PLANT A KITCHEN GARDEN!
BY =. G. KRAUSS

ture OF fresh vegetables is q splendid
regulator of the bodily functions. -
Plant a GardenI .E ~.
The warning nations of Europe ap-
preciate very fully the high food va
every effort towards maximum pro-
duction. For practical reasons il be-
hooves the housekeeper to give seri.
Gus attention to the food value and
economy of homegrown vegetables.
Meats Of all kinds and such products
as eggs and milk are steadily rising
in cost, and there Is no probability of
material reduction from now on.
A number of factors have contributed
to this, some OF which are beyond leg
islative control While it is true that
a good deal of the increased prices are
due to control of production and sup
ply by large corporations this is by no
means the only cause. The produc-
ton Of animal food has not kept pace
with the increase of population, and
sanitary regulations have caused much
material that in former years would
have been used as food to be dumped
LhIO lIC q SGEe
den! III t..
The immense variety Of vegetables
offered by the seedsmen is often con-
fusing. The extension division is in
a position to aid the prospective gar
dener in selecting suitable varieties
and also to instruct as to cultural
methods best suited to local eondi-
tions. Congressional seeds are also
available to all who will apply for
them. .-.. -
Mankind is hoping for a golden
age. Many change must be wrought,
and much water must flow to the sea
before this age will be reached, but
one step will bme when it is recogniz-
ed that health and economy will be
promoted by the use OF the green
herb for meat Plant a Garden!
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-11

General Haigs terrific thrust at the Germans on
the front has for the moment taken first place
in public interest, even above Uncle Sans prepare
tions for active entry into the war.
American war news is largely kept secret on ac-
count of military reasons Undoubtedly behind the
veil of censorship there going swift and amaz
ing movements thenavy and possibly of some units
OF the army But little detailed news reaches the
pnblie and so long as the American people believe
that n reasonable amount of good is being accom-
pished by such q censorship, it will be continued
Meanwhile Iag's drive is the big topic of the
day in Hawaii where events in the military arenas
are watched with far more keenness than in most
American communities. +:
Such army officers here have felt free to express
even very guarded opinions seem TO be of the belief
that Germany is being hunted out of the west by the
smash of the British and French. That is the opin
ion also OF the great majority of civilians here II
is also the opinion OF the mass Of American news.
paper commentators. On the other hand there are
some very good critics who believe that Germany is
really carrying ont strategic plan, not merely an
enforced retreat, though they also say that the
strategy was made necessary by the increasing pres
sure on the western lines.
In Washington army circles there is said TO be
some belief that Won Hindenburg is making stra
tegic withdrawal. and this is the opinion of Frank
III. Simonds, the brilliant war editor of the New
York Tribune. lie calls il lone of the most success
fnl retreats in all military history" but adds that
the GerInau riddle is still unsolyed.
What does Germany officially say of this move
mente Honolulu has read meager dispatches say
ing that yonN Hindenburg wished to get the enemy
out d the trenches and settle the issue in nam
moth open,held battle. Here is considerably
fuller exploration FROM Berlin, an official state
ment;
Germany Is retreating to victory because her
arnaies taking their places. in new positions. long
prepared -
-Those positions embody the newest lessons. Of the
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-04-11
EDITOR
Haie's Drive and Hindenburg's Retreat
APRIL II, 1917.

war They will force the enemy to their trade
all over again. They would astound tacticans if their
full details were revealed.
They may transform the entire character of war
"In the meantime Germany has been clearing the
whole country in front OF these positions. They
miles back of the present line The whole country
Intervening between the old German line and the new
has, by necessity Of war and necessity Of the ne"
German plans, been made wilderness.
Roads have been destroyed, the whole terrain has
been made difficult OF passage, all means of communi
cation have been effaced Some villages have utterly
disappeared. Some have been only partly wrecked.
Not only has free zone of fire been obtained by such
procedure, but the enemy must come forward slowly
ground hazardous of passage.
IN their new positions the German will face
an enemy either hurriedly brought up this diff
cult wilderness and because Of this hurry insufficient
ly supplied or an enemy which has come forward very
slowly because Of necessity Of building the country
in either event, the enemy will be at a disadvan
tage Months of toll by million German soldiers have
been expended in perfectng the new German line
The German forces will be entrenehed in the strongest
possible defenses protected by forests Of barbedwre
entanglements free frezone In front will give them
clear view of the enemy, Guns have been carefully
ranged over all this forefield. -. -. -.
The shortened line will free large number Of
troops. Not only will Germany have these men, but
the victorious German army which subdued Rumania
is likewise free" r-% 's...~ 49, -. l-,
There is an inconsistency in this which even the
amateur strategist will not overlook The German
pxplainers in one breath say that Won Hindenbnrg
intends to bring an open.field battle and i'm the
next Indicate that the German army is going into
new, deeper, better.prepared trenches than it had
before. The only possible reconciliation is that
Germany expects to fall back to point where the
British and French armies are drawn entirely out
Of the Somme Aisne defenses and then, before they
have time to prepare new positions in the devastated
area, Hindenburg expects to launch whitening bolt
The Allies ought TO be and doubtless are too wise
TO be caught at this. All the circumstances of the
last few days suggest that Germany is falling back
because Germany has to fall back and that the talk
Of maserstroke of strategy is part of the Berlin
game of vainglorious bluff principally to satisfy
the war.worn people mt home =. .