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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
Want INDEMNITY
Germany to Hold Small
er Powers Liable
Attitude Shown in Siberia s Note
of Break

Washington. July Republication by
the state department today Of Liberia S
note severing relations with Germany
revealed that Grmany is threatening
to hold smaller powers liable after the
war for any damage done now to Ger
man interests.
The Liberian note says that relations
between the two governments are sew
cred in spite of the yelled threat
made by the acting imperial German
consul in his published statement of
War news" issued and circulated in
this city, under the official seal of his
imperial government on the a1st of
April to the effect that powers of the
third and last Importance will be held
to strict accountability for all damage
done to German interests. the bill for
which will be presented at payment
thereof enforced after the happy is
sues Of the war.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
CHARGES OF NEGLECT
Preferred Against Three Police
in Cruger Case

New York. July lU.-Charges Of neg
lect of duty in connection with the case
of Ruth Cruger, who was murdered last
February and her body buried in the
cellar of Alfredo Cocchi have been pre-
ferred against three police lieutenants
and two detective serGeants were to
have been taken UP today by the higher
police authorities. This action how
ever, was deferred when four of the ac-
cused men We're served with sub
poenas requiring them to appear before
the grand jury. The only one not sum-
moned was Lieut.. William Brown,
whom Commissioner Of Accounts Wall
stein, who had been making an inves-
tigation for Mayor Mitchell, accused of
perjury at the police inquiry.
All of the accused officers We're con-
nected with the Fourth Branch Detec-
tive bureau.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
CREW suFFoCATED
J-Boat Men Killed by Sudden
Deadly Gas

Galveston. Tex, July 10.-A German
submarine of the most modern type,
floating a short distance off the Irish
coast, every member Of the crew hav-
ing been suffocated was recently pick
ed up by British patrol boat and
toWed to port, according to the captain
of British steamer which arrived at
a gulf port today. According to the
captains story, the crew is supposed to
have been killed by the sudden forma-
ton Of a deadly gas while the U-boat
was submerged. The matches were
down when the party from the patrol
boat boarded the undersea craft.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11

question OF forcing a change, fearing
mat Dr. Won Bethmann- HollweEs sue
cessor' II one were chosen, might be
worse than the present chancellor. The
Hamburg Fremdenblatt which yester-
day SAID that the entire clerical party
In the Reichstag with the exception of
three members had voted to support
the stand Of Herr Erzberger, now cor
reefs It's previous announcement re-
Sardlng the clericals vote saying the
party has taken no decision.
In pursuance of its policy of extend
ing the influence of the German press.
big business interests under Krupp lead
ersilp, have purchased the radical
esterzeitung, one of the oldest Brem-
en- newspapers, and will make it. like
the recently purchased Berlin Lokal
Anzeiger, an out and out pan German
and annexationist organ. The same
company is reported to be negotiating
the purchase Of number of other
prominent liberal and radical provin-
cial papers.
Reports on the crisis are that For
eign Secretary Zimmerman retires
with Admiral Won Capelle, who sue
ceeded Admiral Won Tirpitz as head of
the ministry of marine and that DR..
Won Bethmann- HollWeg and Lieutenant
General Won Stein. Prussian minister
of war ad state, opposed vigorously the
idea of peace without annexations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
COLE CASE CLOSED
No Bill Against Wife for Hus-
bands Death

Boston, July 10.-The grand jury to-
cay reported no bill against Mrs. Cleo
patra Cole, whose husband, William
Cole, an automobile dealer, died recent
~ from acid burns alleged to have
been received while the couple was
struggling for the possession of a bot
tie containing the liquid at their home
in Brookine.
The police had accepted without
question Mis-. Coles statement that in
attempting to knock the bottle from
her husbands hand. both were serious
~ burned. until a medical examiner
filed a report stating that homicide
was alleged by relatives who came here
from St Louis. Coles former home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
PLACE HICKS AND
KENNISTON WOMEN
IN SEPARATE CELLS

st. Johnsbury. VT, July lo.-Miss Eta
Hicks and Mrs. Alvin Remission, who
have been locked up in the same cell In
the county jail since they made their al
legged confession last Friday that they
had killed little Alice Bradshaw. were
placed In separate cells tonight This
step was taken at the request Of Miss
Hicks who told Sheriff worthen that she
was afraid Of her. companion.
Another search was made today in the
vicinity of the Bradshaw farm for the
child. who has been missing since last
Thursday. but it was without result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
At CHICAGO
Orthman and Baches Termed
Menace to Nation

Chicago, July 10.-Orders for the de-
tention during the war Of Heinrich
Orthmann and Refer Baches, on the
ground that they are q menace to the
welfare of the nation, have been re-
ceived from Washington and the men
are held here today pending removal
tC detention camps.
Baches is said to have admitted a
part in a plot to blow up power
plant at Niagara Falls in Canada. He
fed to ottawa, ILL.,, where he was APP
pretended. Orthmann is accused of
stabbing a member of the Illinois Ma
tional Guard during an argument over
the war.
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annual STATE
CONFERENCE OF
EDUCATORS

Castine, Me. July 1O.-The annual
State conference of school superin
tendents and principals opened Mon
day right with exercises in Town hall.
with a large attendance. The number
Of visiting educators is larger than
last year and there is every indication
Of most profitable session.
Governor Mlliken and the new State
superintendent Of schools, DIR. A.
Thomas, were the principal speakers
ard both received enthusiastic recep
tons Governor Millken spoke brief
ly in introducing the new superntend-
ent whom he highly commended Dr..
Thomas spoke on general educational
topics. Prof. Jerry March Of Philadel-
phia conducted the musical program.
The business OF the conference be-
gan today with forenoon and after
noon department sessions and a social
session in the evening at the Acadian
Hotel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
BOWDOIN

NORTH-Mrs. c. L. Partridge and chill
dren of Farmingdale and Mrs. Elmer
Hickey Of Augusta are guests for the
week at the home of George Hickey in
Bowdoin.
Mrs. Joel Allen returged home Monday
from a visit of several weeks with her
granddaughter Mrs Everett Kicker. in
Litchfield.
w A. Pratt and family were Sunday
visitors at Poland Springs. they making
the trip with Mr.. and Mrs j. E. Puring
ton of Litchfeld in their motor car.
Fred Young and Mellen Payne Of Au-
burn were business visitors Saturday in
the place.
Mrs Cora Farnum Of Litchfield was
the Sunday guest OF her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Small.
Mrs Mabel Strout has returned home
from a visit Of two weeks with relatives
In Portland
Miss Maud Wadsworth Of Lewiston is
visiting at the home Of W. A. Pratt.
Frank and Charles Coskery are at home
again from a vacation trip passed at sew
eral points in Massachusetts,.
Miss Ida Perry of Rumford is visiting
Susie and Clara Wright.
Maurice Alden. now a member Of an
infantry regiment in the state of Massa-
chusetts, is passing his furough at the
home Of A. d. Strout. where he formerly
resided while attending the academy.
The Ridley brothers. Howard Of Auburn,
Edward Of Greene and William from
Massachusetts,. were in town Sunday and
visited the North Bowdoin cemetery. the
burial place Of their parents. the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Ridley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
REVERE DERA|lMENT
One Killed, Eight Injured in
Narrow Gauge Accident

Boston. July 10.-One man was killed
ard eight injured, none probably IA
tally in the derailment at Winthrop
today of a passenger train on the Bos
ton. Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad, a
narrow gauge line. loaded with beach
residents on their way to work in Bos-
ton.
An hour after the accident the body
of the victim had not been removed
from beneath the car, which toppled
over and was dragged some distance.
Several passengers were cut and bruis-
ed and one was sent to hospital, al
though physicians said he would re-
cover.
The locomotive and three cars had
passed ever a loop switch leading to a
single line track when the fourth car.
in the center of the train. jumped the
track and turned over. The man killed
was riding on the platform. He was
ceught under the car and mis- body cut
in half
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
WRECK SINKS SHIP
British Schooner Breaks Away
and Strikes Wreckage

Nantucket. Mass, July 1o.-The Brit
ish schooner Unique, coal laden. from
New York for Halifax, struck the sub
merged wreckagc of the schooner Alice
NJ. Lawrence off Tuckernuck Shoal in
Nantucket Sound today and went to
the bottom shortly after her crew had
been taken off by coast Suardsmen
from two rearby stations, The schoon-
err had anchored in the sound because
of rough weather and during a blow
this morning she broke away from her
anchorage and drifted directly over the
spot where the Lawrence went down
five Years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
GERMAN AIR REPORT
Results with Enemy During
June Were Good"

Berlin, July TO- via London.-"The
results of the engagements with enc
my aerial forces during the month of
June were good" says a summary Of
aerial activity appended to today's
army headquarters statement. Our
enemies lost go airplanes and 33 cap
tive balloons through the effect of our
weapons. Our anti-aircraft guns shot
down so enemy airmen. The remainder
we're brought down in aerial fighting.
Our losses were SIS airplanes and
three captive balloons"
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STALLINGS GETS
NEW PLAYERS

Boston. July 1o.-Manager Stallings of
the Boston National League team to-
night announced the purchase from Prov
idence Of the international League OF
Outfelders Walter Rehg and Ray Powell,
the transfer of Outfieder Joseph Wilhot
TO the Pittsburg team by the waiver
route the unconditional release of In
fielder Mike Massey to Providence. and
the release to Providence o. Pitcher Ed
Reulbach. Reulbach goes on an optional
recall agreement and subject to waivers
not yet received by Boston.
Outfelder George Twombley. who re-
fused in June to be sent to Louisville by
dence club, to which proposition Louis
Vile has consented.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
HETTY GREEN'S
SON MARRIES =.

Chicago. July 1o,-Edward Fl. X. Green.
son Of the late Hetty Green. and Miss
Mabel f. Harlow Of Highland Park. q
suburb, were married here today. The
ceremony was performed at Trinity Epis-
&C pal church by the Rev. P. c. Wcleotf.
The couple have known each other for
Is years. -
Colonel Green gave his bride wedding
gift Of :s25, coo-s5on.ooO in the form Of
check and the remainder In Liberty
Bonds.
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DRASTIC REVISION
Continued from Page One)

the committee is continuing its work the
Senate will debate general features of
the legislation.
Senator Chamberlain. who has had
charge of the bill. secured the agreement
for a vote. stubbornly denied heretofore
by the opposition after he had given as
surances of radical revision. Later he
withdrew the motion filed yesterday pro-
Senate cloture rule.
The Gore substitute provides that gov
eminent control proposed shall be limit ed
to foodstuffs. feed and fuel the original
purposes of the legislation. and not in
clude steel, iron, cotton and many other
products asked during congressional con-
sideration 1t would authorize federal
requisitoning and operation of coal
mines, limit federal licensing to concerns
engaged in handling or producing food
stuffs or fuel. authorize federal purchase
and sale at reasonable prices of food
stuffs and fuel fix a guaranteed mini
mum price for wheat and create sala-
ried board of food administration subject
to Senate confirmation.
The prohibition section of the substi-
tute will forbid manufacture, Importation
or expectation of distilled beverages dur
ing the war. and would authorize their
communicating by the government 'if
necessary to secure industrial alcohol.
The President would be authorized to
limit or prohibit manufacture OF malt
fermented and vineous beverages. Lead
ers tonight expressed confidence that
some such compromise provision would
be adopted in lieu of the Senate prohibi-
ton sections and the so-called Smoot
Amendment, which is unsatisfactory to
both vets and drys.
The agriculture committee today tenta.
lively approved several sections of the
substitute. including the provision to fix
a guaranteed minimum price of $50 for
wheat producers and will continue work
tomorrow.
Many amendments were offered before
the unanimous consent agreement was
reached. including one by Senator Norris
proposing that the liquor legislation
should be permanent instead of operative
only during the war.
During the debate Herbert c. Hoover
was criticized by Senator Reed as Ca
lamity howler' in making public state
ments regarding the food situation.
The substitute bill would make the sec
rotary of agriculture and two others APP
pointed by the President. with the SEN
ate's approval. members Of the food board
with power to cooperate with representa-
tives of governments at war with Ger
many. to buy. sell. store and distribute
foods. feeds, fuel and similar necessa-
rtes essential to the support and main
tenance Of the armies thereof"
Ey voluntary arrangements the
bill proposes. the board with the Pres
ident's approval, would enter agree
uents with persons and agencies for
the purpose Of the bill.
Comprehensive control Of the coal
situation also would be provided by
federal purchase. lease. condemnation
or requisition. and operation Of coal
mines for military or other defense
purposes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
FRENCH HONOR
FOR w. B. POLAND

London, July Announcement is
made here that President Poincare of
France has conferred the Cross Of
Chevalier Of the Legion of Honor on
W. E. Poland, who was the director in
Holland of the American commission
for relief for Belgium. The cross is be-
slowed I'm consideration Of the cour-
age with which YOU denounced before
the German authorities and the Ameri-
can government the deportations made
In northern France"
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WOMEN At CROSSINGS
New Haven Line First to Take
Step in Bay State

Mansfield, Mass, July 10.-The en-
ployment of women to take the place
of men as guards at the crossings of
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroad here, was announced to-
day as the first instance of women
crossing tenders in this state. The
flag women Mrs. Eugene Hardy and
Mrs. William Hartley are stationed at
crossings on the Norton division and
each one is on duty six hours a day.
There are no gates at the crossings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
TEAR MAKING GAS
Captures French DeseTter Who
Shoots Self

Paris, July 10.-Tear- reproducing gas
such as is used on the battlefront was
utilized by the Paris police to capture
a descrter named Thou who resisted
them in his apartment in the Rue An
DIRE Del Sarte. Protected by steel
shield policeman braved the armed
recalcitrant and bored a hole III the
door through which he inserted tube
for the gas AS soon as he realized the
situation Thou shot himself and his
wife. half suffocated, opened the door,
Thou died soon sitter
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CHICAGO MEAT AGENCY
Government Purchasing Plant to
Be Established

Washington, July 1o.-An agreement
between representatives Of the defence
council army and navy and leading
packers to recommend the establish
ment of joint government meat
purchasing agency at Chicago, was an
nounced today by the public informa-
ton committee. The recommendation
is Il result Of recent conferences in Chi
cago at which it was agreed to make
government specifications for bacon
corned beef and other items conform to
commercial standards to save time and
expense.
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alien SLACKERS
Bill for Deportation
introduced
Chairman Burnett of House Inn
migration Board Author

Washington. July 10.-Chairman
Burnett of the House immigration
committee today Introduced bill to
provide for deportation Of alien slack
ers, which he says. he will press for
early action 1t would provide depor-
tation after 50 days of any alien ma
tive or subject Of an ally OF the Unit
ed States subject to military duty
with the ally who has not filed decla-
ration Of intention to become United
States citizen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
PRISON PLOT
To Free 400 Germans at
Atlanta
Sentinel on Duty Near Quarters
Under Arrest

Atlanta. Ga. July N.-An invsetiga-
ton was being made today by military
authorities at Fort Mcpherson in an
effort to place responsibility for what
appears to have been an attempt to
liberate AGO German sailors interned
here.
Officers admitted they had discover
ed that the wire barricade which ex-
tends around the quarters occupied by
the prisoners was cut Sunday night.
The sentinel who was on duty near
the prisoners quarters has been put
under arrest.
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CRITIC PHISTER
DIES MONDAY

Cincinnati. July l0.-James Montgonn.
cry Phister. one Of the most prominent
dramatic critics in America, died here
last night after a long illness. He was
born in Maysville, Ky, in 1883 and was
a graduate of Yale University.
For more than IS years Mr.. Phisler
was engaged as a writer. .cartoonist.
play wright and dramatic critic. Dur
ing the Spanish American war he serv-
ed asewar correspondent. II
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FINE JOE TINKER
FOR SPLITTING IN
UMPIRES FACE

Chicago, July 10.-Joe Tinker, man
ager of the Columbus club of the Am
erican association. today was fined
800 by President Hickey for splitting
in Umpire Kapp's face during an argu-
dent in game at Columbus last Thurs
day. Pitcher Mordecai Brown, who
also participated in the demonstration
against the umpire, was fined ten dol
lars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11

The raids of the deputies on the Uno
beer places were the occasion Of a great
deal of talk during the day Tuesday and
everyone had a different version OF the
matter The surprise of the thing was
complete, many of the local attorneys be-
ing unaware that there was such a law
on the statute books. 1t has started ev-
eryone to looking over the laws passed
by the last Legislature to find out II they
are in any kind of business that may get
them into trouble.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
TWO pR!vAIEs LOST
Drowned in Rio Grande Trying
to Save Footbridge

Ell Paso. Texas, July l0-Private
Clyde II. Gardner Of Lynn, Mass, and
Private Martin L. Dietz of Staten
Island, \. y. were drowned and eight
or ten others had battle for life in the
waters Of the Rio Grande today. as a
result of the effort Of a military guard
at a footbridge near here to keep it
from being destroyed by an obstruc-
ton of logs borne down by the cur
rent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11
MILITARY HONORS
FOR OSBORNE

Paris, July 1o-Paul J. Osborne,
Montclair. y. j.. who died of wounds
June %. while in the service of the AM
erican ambulance. was buried with mill
itary honors. The funeral was attend :
ed by General A BARTER of Fashoda
fame who said: In the name of the
l34th division. l salute Soldier Os-
borne, who came at the outbreak of
the war to aid US to triumph for right,
liberty and Justice"
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PUBLISHES PROTEST
Want Just Share of National
TaNation but Not Special

AsseV.e. y c. July lo.-Resoluticns
Ng-e. sing q desire TO bear Just share
rlt.oual taxation hut protesting
81 be proposal TO impose speciai
NN publishers were adopted yester-
's 80 ,ho annual meeting OF the SOUTH
~ >cNsraper Publishers Association
4 copy was telegraphed to Chairman
'hrmor. o, the Senate finance commit
- Z" "N4rgc OF the war tax bill
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CoASTw|SE SHIPS
Four Freighters Sold to New
York Interests

New York, July 10.-The sale by the
Merchants and Miners Transportation
to New York interests of four freight
steamers heretofore engaged in the
ccastwise trade, was announced by
brokers mere today. The ships are the
Indian, Lexing ton and Berkshire, which
are said to have brought $4,000 each
and the Tuscan, which sold for $3.50,
COO
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KILL EvANCEL|STA
Bandit Leader Murdered Two
American Engineers

Washington, July 1o.-Rear Admiral
Knapp reported from Santo Domingo
City today that Nncentic Evangelista.
bandit leader who murdered two Ameri-
can engineers recently and subsequent
ly surrendered with 225 members Of his
band, was shot and killed by a sentry
when he tried to escape from prison at
Macoris on July s.
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NORTHWESTERN
LEAGUE CLOSES
NEXT SUNDAY

Spokane, Wash. July l0.-Drectors of
the Northwestern Baseball League an
nounced today that the season will end
next Sunday because of heavy financial
losses sustained. The league is composed
of Seattle Tacoma Spokane. Butte,
Great Falls and Vancouver, B. c.
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THREE NORWEGIAN
SHIPS ARE SUNK

London July 10. THE sinking Of the
Norwegian steamships Henryk tss-V
'0's gross, and Lovvakken by German
'l'msrlnes is reported in a Centrai
news dispatch from Copenhagen. The
r""s were saved
Fhe Norwegian steamship Victoria
L'@ tons. was sunk by German
sNhmarine while on the way TO the
h!ted States One lneboat In which
yer. number OF the crew was lost.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-11

James H. Dwyer. general organizer. was
in Oakland Tuesday evening. where he
spoke in the public square in the interests
Of the striking members Of the Car Work.
ers' Union in this section. The address
was held in the square and number from
here went out to hear him.
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STAMPED ON FLAG
Boston Man Given One Month in
House of Correction

Boston, July 1o,-For stamping on an
American fag and uttering contemptuous
words about it, Frank E. Hall today was
sentenced by Judge Heating in the Suffolk
superior criminal court to one month in
the house of correction. Hall was arrest
ed on June after he had taken a flag
from the lapel of his coat and desecrated
it.
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SHOTS ACROSS BORDER
By MeXicans to Hide Smugglers
Further Up River

Ell Paso, Tex. July 10.-Fifty shots
were fired by MeXicans across the Rio
Grande at Harris mill, one mile north
of Union station last night. The fire
was returned by the United States
army patrol. but so far as is known
there were no casualties. Army Off
GERS believe the shooting was for the
purpose Of covering smuggling opera
tons at point further up the river.