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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
new ENGLAND MEET
About Half Usual Number in
Next Saturdays Event

,ambridge. Mass. May 1.-THE
Ne@ England intercollegiate track a1d
t,ld championship events will be held
cog the Massachusetts Institute of
-nnolory field here next Saturday.
- tho entries were only about han the
VA number. because OF the with
fYwal OF several colleges from ath-
lcuc4 on account Of the war II was de-
cdcd 20 omit the usual preliminary
afternoon and to put on both trials
and finals Saturday. The colleges to
hc represented nre: Brown, Holy Cross.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
MiddIchury, Trinity, Boston College.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute and
Tufts.
Andrew Kelley of Holy Cross. holder
Of the New England intercollegiate
100 and 200 ward dash records will not
compete this year, as he has decided
to enlist I'm the seventh New York
rcl ment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
LOCATE GIRL
THOUGHT BURNED

Manchester. n. H.. May 1.-THE po-
lice today definitely located Rose Der
ry, -, who was believed to have per-
ished In tho Weston & Fits building
FIRE yesterday, at the home OF a
friend The death list accordingly re-
NAMED at four.
The building is owned by Mrs. Helen
A. Weston OF Nashua and Mrs. Grace
a. Johnson OF this city. Weston heirs
and Mrs. Sarah J. Fits. No plans Tor
reconstruction have yet been ANNOUNCE
ed. City officials declare II the build
Ing is rebuilt It must be freproof. The
old building was erected In 1892. before
the adoption Of the present stringent
building code.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
WITH THE 5000
AT PLATTSBURG

Piattsburg. N. Y. May IA - Nearly
500 men enlisted for the training camp
here are sleeping tonight in double
deck hunks in their company quarters
and at $40 o'clock tomorrow morning
will begin the three months grind Of
training.
OF the number now here. 20SS arrived
at the camp on eight special trains
this morning, four Of the trains being
from New England and Aour from New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
One Of Seven Wonders.

The Pyramid Of Khufu, though the
Oldest Of the Seven Wonders, is the
only one now standing 1t is at Gizeh,
on the western side of the Nile. short
trolley ride from Cairo.
It's builder was the Pharoah Khufu.
or Cheops, the date of whose reign Is
uncertain some writer's putting 1t at
from 1909 to 39oS B. c., others about
ter centuries later. He erected it as q
tomb for himself tomb that should
surpass all others in magnificence, that
should defy the most skilful grave-rob-
Der and endure as long as Time. -..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
SHORTER WORK
DAY IF PROFIT

New York. May IA shorter work
day will come without legislation when
it can be shown it will bring an in
creased profit to the employer. accord
ing to a report presented by the COM
mittee on industrial betterment at the
opening session here today. The COM
mittee also reported the compulsory
sickness insurance is mot wise or de-
sirable" and that there is nc present
necessity for old age pensions legisla-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
NEGRO SLAIN
WIFE ARRESTED

Duxbury, Mass. May 14.-David H. Nc
1ntyre. Negro. was shot and killed at
his home in South Duxbury late today,
and his wife, Mrs. Sadie Mcintyre, Il
white woman, was arrested on a charge
Of manslaughter The police said the Nc
Intyres had ouarreled after returning
from trip to Boston. Mrs. Mcintyre ac-
cording to the officials. said her husband
struck her and she reached to a nearby
shelf for revolver which she fired twice,
the first shot going over Mcintyre and the
second through his left breast The wo-
man was taken to the Plymouth jail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
LAWRENCE STRIKE
Several Hundred Wooden Work
ers Dissatisfied with Wage
Advance

Lawrence, Mass, May H-Dissatistied
with the apportionment OF the wage an
crease which went into effect at the
Wood and Washington mill plants of the
American Wooden Co. April 80, several
hundred employees quit work this morn
ing. The wage advance ranged from to
90 per cent, the lowest paid receiving the
largest increase. The strike includes some
of those who receive the least advance
and who claim they should get as much
as ANYBODY. There was no disorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
THREE ARRESTS
FOR COMPLETELY
IN CANADA PLOT

Detroit, Mich, May 14.-Agents of
the department of justice today took
into custody three more persons on
charges of completely in plot to set
on foot a military expedition against
Canada. Albert Kaltschmidt. promi-
nent local German American, was ar
rested on the charge several weeks
ago. Those arrested today are: Fritz
A. Neff, general manager of an cleo
trical concern, Mrs. Ida Neff, his wife
and Franz ResDa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
U-BOAT VICTIMS
ARRIVE AT N. Y.

New York. May H.-Oficers and MEM
bers of crews of three vessels sunk by
German submarines were passengers on
an American steamship which arrived
here today from England. Twenty men.
including three United States naval gum
ners were from the American steamship
Vacuum, 81 from the American steamship
Rockingham and "a from the Cruguayan
steamship Gorilla.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
CALL COAST PATROL
All in First Naval District of
Class 4 Affected Boston
Order

Boston. May 14-Orders were issued
at the Boston Navy Yard today calling
into active service all men in the First
Naval District who had enrolled in
Class of the Naval Reserve, which
comprises the personnel of the Coast
Patrol fleet. Four thousand men are
enrolled in this class of which 1900 are
already in training camps. The men
temporarily will be located here and at
Marblehead and later Will be transfer
red to one Of the islands in Boston har-
Dor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
CAMDEN CREW ENROLL
Eastern Line Ship Members
Consisting Of 70 Persons
in Naval Reserves

Boston, May 1.-THE crew of the
steamer Camden, of the Eastern
Steamship Lines, consisting Of eight
officers and 81 men, were enrolled by
naval officers here today in Glass 8
of the Naval Reserve. This action
is in accordance with the policy of
the navy department in enrolling the
crews of all vessels which have been
listed for potential services as naval
auXiliaries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
FIX PAPER PRICE
Bill Would Also Declare
Paper Public Utility
Author Says Print Paper Is
Trust. Controlled

Washington. May 14.--News print
'apcr would be declared public utli-
ity and the federal trade commission
would be authorized to fix its maxi
mum price by a bill introduced today
~ Senator Robinson of Arkansas, who
declared the print paper industry
'fust-controlled.
Unless sorne relief Is obtained,
thousands OF publishers will be driven
out of business" said he.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
twelve MISSING
Chief Mate and Men Of Greek
Parthenon Unheard from

New York. May 1.-THE chief mate
and II men are missing from the Greek
steamship Parthenon. reported on May
. as having been sunk by submarine.
according to a cab,egram received here
from London today by agents. The man
who was in charge of the donkey engine
ives drowned. The message said that
the captain and the others of the crew.
which numbered about rs men. were
saved. There were no Americans on
board
The Parthenon left New York on APP
ril "a for Havre and was IS days out
when destroyed. No details or the
sinking were given.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
CALL Three REGIMENTS
Bay State National Guards to
Recruit to War Strength

Boston, May 1.-THE war department
today authorized the Ninth. Sixth and
Second Regiments of the Massachusetts,
National Guard, each of which is in the
federal service. to recruit to war
strength. This will increase the regi
ments to POOP men each. In most cas-
es. companies have been carrying long
lists of applicants and will be able to
obtain full strength rapidly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
RADCLIFFE GIRLS
PREPARE FOR WAR

Cambridge, Mass. May H.-Radcliffe
College girls have signed cards Indicating
the capacity in which each is willing to
serve her country during the war Many
will work in gardens, some are ready for
domestic service and sewing. others for
clerical or mechanical work. nursing or
first aid. Regular nursing classes have
been established. --
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
BRAVES WITHIN
REQUIRED LIMIT

Boston. May 1.-THE Boston Nationals
were brought within the required limit Of
players by the release tonight of Arthur
Rico, a. catcher. to the Springfield Club
of the Eastern League. BUSINESS Man
ager Walter E. HapSood said the transact
ticr, provided for Rico's RECALL at the op-
ton Of the loca, club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
ACCUSES ADMIRALTY
Says Blocking Ship Work Played
into Germany's Hands

Liverpool. May Correspond
ence of the Associated Press) -The
British admiralty was accused of play
ing into the hands of Germany by
blocking the building of merchant
ships, in an address delivered by Sir
Alfred Booth, head Of the Cunard
company, at an annual meeting of the
organization. Sir Alfred also attacked
government control of shipping as a
policy threatening the destruction of
the British merchant marine and the
ruin of the British empire
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
WILL LICENSE SALE
OF FIREWORKS

Lewiston, Me-, May 14-(SpeciaD.-
Following the lead Of the Auburn Of
ficials. who took action week ago, the
Lewiston city government this eve
ming voted to grant licenses to dealers
for the sale Of Fourth Of July fire.
works this year as usual.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
LONDON BUS
DRIVERS STRIKE

London, May 14.-London is with
out motor buses today, 10000 employees
of both sexes being out on strike.
Many thousands of workers were un-
able to reach work on time through
the congestion on the tram lines, trains
and underground system.
All sorts of vehicles were pressed
into service to carry workers to the
munition centers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
WAGE INCREASE
ASKED: 400 STRIKE

Woonsocket. r. l.. May 14-Over 500
employees Of the American Wringer Co.
Of this city, notified Saturday that their
time would be reduced to four days
week. refused to go to work today.
They demand retention of the bonus
system, 81 hours a week instead of SIS
hours. and an increase in pay Of Is
per cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
FIGHTING FOR FUN"
Canadians Gain Reputation
Among the Germans

Ottawa. Ont May 1.-THE Canadians
at the front apparently are earning a
peculiar reputation among the Germans,
says dispatch received here today
from Canadian headquarters in France.
An officer recently captured who
knows the Dominion and it's people
we'll" the message says, said to q Ca
madam officer in whose charge he ulti-
mately found himself:
We Germans fight as a duty and
because we have to. You Canadians APP
pear to be in the war for fun and SOU
yenirS'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
HOLY CROSS WILL
FINISH SCHEDULE

Worcester, Mass. May 1.-THE Holy
Cross baseball team will fulfil its
schedule, although its members have
been excused from class work for the
remainder Of the college year, it was
announced today. All members of the
nine will be put to work on the college
farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
0RTHOpEDlC UNIT
Head Leaves for Wash
ington for Instructions
To BE Accompanied Abroad by
30 Surgeons

Boston, May H-Dr. Joel f. Gold
thwait, president OF the board of d.
rectors OF the Robert b. Brigham hos
pital. left tonight for Washington to
receive instructions at the army med
Ical school before leaving for England
at the head Of the new orthopedic
unit OF the United States army. DR..
GOldthwait. who has been commission
cd ~ a major. will be accompanied
abroad by 30 surgeons, including DR..
Carleton Metcalf Of Concord, n. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
LIBERTY LOAN PUSH
Form Organization at Citizens
Luncheon at Boston

Boston, May 1.-the Liberty II
was given a push today at citizens
luncheon presided over by A. l.. Aiken,
governor of the Federal Reserve Bank
of Boston.
An organization to further q popu-
lar sale of the war bonds was formed
and committees, each representing
some industry, trade or profession, So
ciety or labor union, were appointed
to organize their associates for SELL
ing campaigns,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
REFUSE TO WORK
ON SHORT TIME

Pawtucket. r. l.. May 14-Four hun
dred employees Of the American Textile
Co. went on strike today upon their de-
mand for 25 per cent. increase being
refused. The concern manufactures
lace goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
N. Y. EXPECTS
NO EPIDEMIC

New York. May 1.-THE city board
of health in answer to many question
ers announces in it's weekly bulletin
distributed today that 1t does not ex-
pcct another epidemic of infantile pa
ralysis in New York City in 1917.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
HERMAN WINS
FROM COULON

Racine. May H.-Pete Herman. claimant
OF the bantamweight championship. won
from Johnny Coulon in the third round OF
their scheduled 10-round match here to-
night when the latters manager threw
a towel into the ring after Coulon had
been knocked down for count Of nine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
BELGIAN SOCIALIST
UPHOLDS PEACE

dervelde. the Belgian socialist leader.
is quoted by the Social Demokraten,
the Stockholm socialist newspaper. as
declaring that he supports the peace
socialist conference to be held in
Stockholm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
QUINCY MAN
KILLED IN ACTION

Ottawa, Ont, May 14.-The casual
ty list of the Canadian overseas forces,
issued last night by the war records
office, includes the name of H. Nc
Williams, Quincy, Mass, who was kill
ed in action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
MORGAN'S SON
IN NAVAL RESERVES

New York, May 14.-Junius Spencer
Morgan, son of j. p. Morgan, has join
ed the naval reserve as an ensign and
has been assigned to the station at
Newport, r. J., it was announced at
recruiting headquarters here today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
CARMEN WITH
CUMBERLANDC co.
ASK INCREASE

Portland. Me-. May 1i.-Motormen and
conductors in the employ Of the Cumher-
land County Power & Light Co., operat-
ing all the trolley lines In Portland and
vicinity, today asked the management
for an increase in wages from % cents an
hour to 95 cents. The officials OF the COM
pany have asked for conference with
the union leaders tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
FEDERAL AGENCY
FOR EMPLOYMENT

Boston. May IA permanent Fed
eral employment agency was opened
here today. Particular effort will be
made to secure men for work in ship
yards and in the western grain fields.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
MILFORD MAN, IS,
BURNED TO DEATH

Milford, Mass. May 14.-John How
land. aged IS, was burned to death
here early today when fire of I'M
known origin, destroyed his cottage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-15
CLANCY KNOCKS
OUT PAL MOORE

Baltimore. May 14.--George CLANCY
knocked out Pal Moore in the second
round of a featherweight bout here to-
night
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-23

There was large attendance al
fra combinations sale conauc. Ell 5atlr-
aav afternoon By the East Moline BUS
mess and Professional Mems assocla-
lion and goods offered brought lair
prices. Horses went for prices rang
ing uD 10 SI4T-50. no cattle we're OF
ferad. though IL had been expected
mat some would be put ZIP. The ne2r
sale will be held on MAY q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-23
T4yToR ApP0TNTED.

DR. W. F. TAYLOR soil expert ToF
Deere ( Co. has been appointed
1901 Ar ri the advisory board Of the
TIJfn0is department Of agriculture ac-
cording to adv5ces from Springfield
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-23
OBJECT TO SINKING
OF HOSPITAL SHIPS

Geneva. Switzerland. April 23.-The
International committee of the Red
Cross has sent an energetic protest 70
the German government against the
farpada.nE OF an English hospital ship,
specially against the sinking of the
Asturias The committee declares that
Is agrees To Germauy's right TO halt
and investigate ships that may appear
=usn5e.1Us bat II denies shat a ship may
be destroyed under any circumstances
without warning
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-23

a drop Of milk on the cloth used in
wlplnE q hearth or stone step, after
the hearthstone has been applied, will
prevent the white from rubbing Of.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-25
WOMEN HELD WITHOUT BAIL.
Mrs Alvah Kenerson and May Hicks
Must Answer to Murder Charge.

ST. JOHNSBURY, Aug. 25.-Judge
George c. Frye, acting as a court of
inquiry, announced last night at the
conclusion of three days hearing
that the state had shown sufficient
evidence to hold Mrs. Alyah Kenerson
and May Hicks without bail for the
special session of the grand jury Au
gust IS. The respondents, charged
with the murder of Alice Bradshaw,
were in court but were not put on the
witness stand. John kerwin, also held
in connection with the crime, was not
in court. The case was submitted to
the court of evidence and without argu-
ment.
1t is evident from the battle between
the lawyers for the defense, Potter.
Writers and Alexander Dunnett and
attorneys for the state, Attorney Gen
eral II. G. Barber and State s Attorney
| Campbell, that the case will be bitter
Nv contested
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-25
Business Manager of News
paper to Be Tried by
Military Court
WITH THE ENEMY
When Arrested on the Swiss Frontier a
Check for $4,000 to His Order from a
German Force Was Found Upon Him
Penalty May Be Death.

PARIS, Aug. %. The affair AL
mereyda, the popular term for the dis
closures concerning the newspaper Bon
net Rouge, recently suppressed, took a
sensational turn yesterday when the
examining magistrate remanded NJ.
Duval business manager of the paper,
to a military tribunal for trial on
charge of communicating with the enc
my, a capital offence. He decided the
civil courts were not competent, in
view of the existing state of war, to
hear the case, whose ramifcations are
likely to lead to startling revelations
of both military and civil nature.
simultaneously with the disposal of
the Duval case, the resignation is an
nounced of NJ. Leymarie, chief of the
public security bureau. Yesterday 8
developments, following closely upon
the recent suicide in prison of Miguel
Almereyda, editor of the Bonnet Rouge,
intensified public interest in the charges
made and repeated by Georges Glenn
enceau and Maurice Barres that Ger
many is still conducting a widespread
system of espionage in France.
Duval was arrested ON the Swiss
frontier in May, and a check for $780,
900 francs $50 1000 to his order from
German source was found upon him
His repeated trips to Switzerland had
attracted the attention of the police
and he was returning from one of these
journeys when he was seized. The check
which was discovered was returned
to him after it had been photographed
BY the police. Clemenceau and BarreS
brought the matter to the notice of the
public in the newspapers and in tn,
| Chamber of Deputies.
Duvalis explanation was that The
check represented his share of the pro
ceeds from the sale of the casino a
Constantinople. This statement wa!
| proved to be false, and Duval's arres
was ordered. The agitation was con
tinued by Clcmenceau and Barres, an'
further charges are made that the checl
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-25
ADJUSTMENTS.
Motion Picture Attractions.

The Empire today presents Helen
Grayson s Strategy, two-act drama,
When lie Came Back, drama, Green
Eyes, drama, and The Battle of Let s
Go, two-act L-Ko comedy. On Mon
day William Fox presents June Caprice
in A Child of the Wild, and Chester
Conklin in His Merry Mix-up, a two
act comedy, as the attractions.
Today the Princess theatre presents
Corrinne Griffith in the V. l.. S. f. fea-
ture, Through the Wall, also good com
edy. On Monday Madam Olga Petrova
will appear in her latest production
which is her first Paramount feature
The Undying Flame. Madam Petrova
is supported by an all-star Paramount
east.
The attraction at. Island park tomor
row night is Satan's Private Door, 8
gripping photodrama on the peril OF
riches, featuring Mary Charleson, sup
ported by other Essanay stars. A sol
and daughter, sacrifices to a rich ia
Their 5 indulgence, are saved by pure
girl whom they chose to scorn as an in
truder.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-25

was one of three or four of similar
amounts that had been brought over
the frontier from German sources and
Duval was acting alone in his dealings
across the border.
The suppression of the Bennett Rouge
was followed soon by the arrest of Al
mereyda, who promptly strangled him
self with his old shoelaces in his cell
Leymarrie, who was then chief secre-
tary to the minister of the interior
resigned when investigation revealed
he had not consulted his superiors be
fore deciding to return the check to
Duval
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-25
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.

There will be no Sunday school in
the Advent Christian church the next
two Sundays on account of the case of
infantile paralysis in that locality.
There will be preaching services as US
ual.
DR.. c. Z. Clark of West Brattleboro,
who has been a missionary in Turkey,
will speak in the Swedish Congregation
al church Sunday at II a. M, about the
war conditions, especially among the
Armenians. There will be some Eng
fish songs. People in the neighbor-
hood are invited to attend. There will
be no service in the evening on account
of the mass meeting in the Auditorium
at s 0 clock.
On account of the storm yesterday
there was not large attendance at the
address in the Unitarian parish house
by Madam Delano, a Russian lady,
who spoke for the benefit of the Red
Cross. Madam Delano. gave an exhaus
tive and highly interesting account of
the situation in her native country
where she has had wide experience
her theme being The Russian Revolu
ton. Next Tuesday at 1870 in the
same place Madam Delano will give
an address on Social Russia to benefit
the Red Cross.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-08-25
days at the Green Mountain House.

Gays at tIe TTetn NOUltdIu HOUSE,
Mr. and Mrs G. Whitney Prouty, who
went last spring to Guilford to engage in
farming, will move back here next month.
Miss Rose Butterfeld was discharged
from the Melrose hospital Friday after.
noon and returned to her home in Will
mlngton.
John B. Adkins, who has spent five
weeks at D. w Harriss, will return to
morrow to New York, stopping in Albany
few days.
Miss Eleanor Taylor will return to her
work in the offices Of the Holstein- Erie