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The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-01
Colorado Peace League.

Denver.-The first systematic effort
toward organizing Colorado into the
league for universal peace is being
made at the present time. w. r.
Boyd. Jr,. executive secretary Of the
southwestern district of the league, Is
In Denver for the purpose OF complet.
ing the organization In Colorado.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-01

The question Of extracting potash
from wool scourlngs is being investi-
gated.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-01
Wins Over Omaha.

WINS OVer OmAna.
Denver.--'rhe Denver police team
won the tug-of-war which closed the
eleventh annual National Western
Stock Show after pull of one hour
and forty-three minutes. The two
teams fought every inch Of the way
gained by their opponents. When the
pistol announced the winner, the
chiefs of both teams went into the
ring and shook hands with each other
and the members OF each team. At
S:57 the two teams settled back
against the rope, and for sthe next
hour the crowd went Wild cheering as
quarter-iLeh by quarter.inch was taken
up by one side or the other. The
Omaha team. aggregating l.407
pounds, against the Denver teams
weight Of 1858. pulled the black knot
which marked, the center OF the rope
four inches upon their side Of the cen.
teI within the first minute OF the con-
test Within the next thirty minutes
that knot dit not move four inches
either way.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-01

A scoop which Is also scale has
been invented by a man In Mobile, Ala.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-01

An optimist takes day Off when
he has a t00thache
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
100000 FIRE IN
TORONTO DESTROYS
IRON WORKS PLANT

Toronto. Ont Dc. Fire which
originated II the pattern shop n the
Poison Iron Works on he Toronto
vatsrfron, early tonight completely
destroyed ,nat building and number
x sheds and BADLY damaged large
freight boat and travler. The total
damage was estimated AZ from $4,000
20 $500 200, covered b. insurance. The
origin * The fire i mystery
William Newman. manager II tile
iron works. asked whether aliens en-
ployed at the plant might Dc respoa-
sicie. replied
! don't know; remember Ne are
a. war"
Three large ocean freighters Of 35a1
ID Is" tons displacement are under
construction q; tire works as we'll as
tHo trawlers Two Of tr% freignters
we're overheard bit the other was
On the WAYS and vas 81 badly dam
aged that its launching will be set
hack several weeks
The pattern shops continued de-
signs Of engine and machinery which
rad been used in the construction If
boats during tile last 90 years and all
trese were destroyed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
COLLISION OF MUNITIONS ship WITH BELGIAN RELIEF
VESSEL SKATERS NOVA SCOTIA CITY AND ENVlRONS
WHOLE NORTH END OF CITY LAID
IN WASTE WITH MILLIONS LOSS

Horrors Worse Than Those of European Battle
Front People Killed in H o m S and on Ship
Board-Pres on Every Hand Add to Terror of
Scene-Force of Explosion Shook Citadel and
Heard at Truro, Is Miles Away = Many of the
Dead Mangled Beyond Recognition = Be-
lieved to Be Worst Calamity in H history of
American Continent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07

houses in the western section II the
city
The damage alon- the watcffror-
cannot Vet he estimated. Many ~ th.
men composing tho crews IF tho SHIPS
in the harbor were killed nd injured.
On one steamer tho PirEou " il r.
rorted that .; ~ thc cr.w of T.. we're
Continued on Page e-CoL %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07

All business has been suspended.
Armed guards OF soldiers d nd sailors
are patroling the city. Not street ar
was moving and parts Of Halifax w-.s
N darkness tonight. All hospitals and
many private houses are flied with IN
Jured Temporary hospitals and
morSues have been opened lii school
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
HOUSE AND SENATE COMMITTEES REPORT
WAR RESOLUTIONS AGAINST AUSTRIA-HUNCARY
AMERICANS SOON TO FIGHT ON ITALIAN FRONT
CONGRESS- EXPECTED TO VOTE FAVORABLY UPON
DECLARATION OF WAR WITHIN NEXT "A HOURS

Action of Senate For
eign Committee Dis
poses of Agitation to
Include Turkey and
Bulgaria House Re-
port Recites Causes
Leading Up to War
Including Adherence
to | Boat W arfare
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
Saw Woman IN Hallway

SLea was called By the state IN con-
recrion with its effort 10 show that
woman who might have been the de-
fendant was AT the keyes house On
t7s dav OF the murder The witness
said he went 10 the keyes apartment
"a deliver a post packet and Nhen sie
rsng the bell through a glass IN ne
door saw the form NJ IA woman COM
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
Heard Dull Crashes

uhffe IN her garden are-. ..oar IT. ~:
ness said s-,e bears 1aree gull crashes
with = lapse o. : second between eacn-
Seidea Z Allen q the S-ookhre ire
department gave testimony slightly differ
tcontinued or Page -col. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07

Halifax. y s. Dec with the toll Of dead steadily mount
ing II was believed early this morning that than 1000 per-
persisted in the explosion and fire which COLI
sion yesterday morning in Halifax haor between the
laden French ship Mont the Iona loaded with sup
plies for the Belgian relief commission.
The disaster which has plunged the Dominion
probably will rank the fearful that ever occurred
the American continent Residents of Halifax thousands
volunteer relief workers who have the city
almost dazed at the extent of the horror
Temporary morgues have been established many build
ngs, to which steady of vehicles of all
been carrying for hours the bodies Of men, and children
Most Of them charTed that they unecognzabe
Thousands OF seeking of relatives friends
passed by the long silent attempting Pickering light
Of lamps and lanterns to identify they sought
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
Scores Have Already Died in Hospital

Virtually every building in the city which convert
ed into hospital filled with wounded many of them 50 des-
peatey injured that there hope of their recovery
already have died in these temporary hospitals ever-ncrea
ing number is being taken from the completely
Richmond district relief An Army rescue work
searching among the ruins bodies
have survived amidst the wrekage by the explosion and
fire
Soldiers sailors and police patroed the tonight and
upon them fell the major portion OF the burden Of searching
among the the dead Canadians we're
assisted by buejackets from American warship
Dor The fame swept approximately
half miles 1t begins what is known the North
Street bridge extending north Pier the Richmond
front and back point running parallel with Gongen
Nothing has been left standing city Only
pile Of Smoulderng ruins the spot where great
building OF the American Sugar Refining The dry
dock and the buildings which surrounded all destroyed
The Richmond school, which housed hundreds children
demolished and it is reported only three escaped
Canadian officers who have long in France
characterize the catastrophe he which has
fallen any city in the world
Chief Of Police Hanrahan late last night estimated the
number Of killed 1000 and other city officials expressed
belief that it would exceed that number.
Among the dead Edward Condor chief the fire de-
derrick of the fire department. the wife and W
Seattan Of the Kaye Street Methodist church Dr. Muir
dock Chisholm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07
OfeMs Reliable JeweIry Store

khFd Wis Years aE1.
~ street. Lewiston. Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-07

~3ot 7ueo on Page 5-Col. p
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
Gy Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 WASHINGTON, May IA. - The administration espionage bill, shorn of its press censorship and prohibit ton sections. was passed by the sem ate today, v to 6. Borah, France, Gronna, LaFollette, Sherman and Vardaman voted against the bill.
 The measure was sent to confer encc immediately, the house having passed an espionage bill different in many particulars. King of Utah, moved to strike out the Cummins' amendment forbidding the manufac- ture of cereals and sugar into alcohol during the war and was supported by Underwood, Husting and others. Un- derwood said it was neither a real conservation nor a prohibition move, and would destroy an immense rev euue from beer and still leave i'm mense quantities of whiskey in bond for beverage purposes.
 Borah supported the move to elim- mate the liquor section as unconstitu- tional, though he favors prohibition. Among the senators voting to strike out the prohibition amendment were
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16

WASHINGTON, May 14.-Orders to bring the regular army to its full war strength of 293,OO0 were an- nounccd today by the war department and the organization of A new regi- ments begins tomorrow with further efforts to stimulate recruiting. One hundred and sixteen thousand men are needed to fill up the ranks. Since April 1st. 67,000 men have been ac- cepted. The officials arc confident that the full number will be enrolled as wartime volunteers by June 18th. Expansion will be effected by con- verting each existing battalion into a full regiment
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
FAIL TO CLOSE BOARDS
 OF TRADE

WASHINGTON, May IA wig orous fight to amend the espionage bill to suspend all boards of trade chambers of commerce, stock ex, changes and other organizations per hitting speculation in food products during the war period was launched in the senate immediately after ii convened.
 The amendment offered by Senator Cole to close exchanges, boards oi trade or other bodies engaged in or permitting speculation in food pro ducts was tabled by a vote oi 54 to B.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
SAYS THE OUTLOOK
 |SPLEAS|NG

Fen s. Hildreth returned yesterday from an inspection of his range hold ings in the Camp Wood country, and is jubilant over the fine feed that is beginning to grow. Cattle, he says, arc getting in fine condition after an unusually severe Winter Hildreth states the farmer also is enjoying a fine outlook, and the high priced mar ket has caused very large acreage to be planted this Spring.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
LUXURY MAKERS ONES WHO ARE
 SQUEAL|NG
LONGWORTH SAYS WAR BILL IDEALLY BALANC- ED AS 50 PER CENT OF TAXES WILL BE PAID BY THE WEALTHY.
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, May A. - Pro tests against many features of the war tax bill continued today before the senate finance committee. News paper publishers, protesting against the proposals 10 increase carriage rates on daily newspapers, brought a large delegation to tell the commit tee that such rates would tax many newspapers out of business.
 The committee, before getting to the newspaper rates, heard some other protests on other sections.
 D. R. James, representing the Am erican Chicle Company, urged the elimination of the per cent tax on chewing gum sales, as the tax cannot be passed on to the consumer.
 We are willing 10 bear 10 per cent ad valorcm tax" he said
 Ligon Johnson of New York. rep rcscntIng theatrical interests, suggest ed a tax on cabarcts
 Representative Longworth Of Ohio declared the bill was ideally bal anced'' and that 5 per cent of the tax it imposes would be paid by ac- cumulatcd wealth and people of mod crate means. Loneworth estimated that 50 per cent of the taxes under the bill will be paid by accumulated wealth, 30 per cent by luxuries, Is per cent by near luxuries and not over , per cent will be shared by the actual necessities cf life.
 He declared: Tt is significant tha, protests against this bill are not from the poor people, but come from the producers Of luxuries pure and simple"
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
Zeppelin Destroyed
 In The North Sea
By Associated Press.

LONDON, May 14.-British naval forces destroyed a Zeppelin in the North sea this morning according to an official statement by the admiralty.
 A dispatch to the Star from the east coast says news was received early this morning that the L22 was approaching the coast. A squadron of naval aircraft went in pursuit. The Zeppelin was attacked by battle plane, which overhauled it, and was seen to burst into flames.
 Two members of the airship's crew jumped into the sea, the Star says. and the others disappeared with the burning Zeppelin.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
ERNEST LOVE AT SAN FRANCISCO
 TRA|N|NGCAMP

Many friends in Prescott of Ernest Love, a student of Stanford univer- sity, vii! be pleased to learn that his application has been favorably passed upon and he is now at the Prcsidio San Francisco, taking the three months training course for a commits sion as an officer in the reserve corps He is equipped with a military train ing and has had some experience in the calling he seeks to enter. He is a son of Mir and Mrs. Allan Love, oi Prescott, who are well known as resi- dents for many years.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
CONFESSES FAILURE

PETROGRAD, May 14, (via London, May 19.-In a passion ed appeal to the delegates from the front at meeting here, A. F. Kerensl,y, minister of justice, made the most alarming diagnosis of Russia's internal crux, which has come from any official of the revolution. The minister of jus tice, heretofore optimistic and reassuring in his assertions, con- fessed that confidence had left him and that he feared disaster.
 T come" he said, because my strength is at an end and I no longer feel my former courage, nor have I my former conviction that we are conscientious citizens, not slaves in revolt. I am sorry I did not die two months ago when the dream of new life was glow ing in the hearts of the Russian people-when I was sure the country would govern itself with out the whip.
 AS affairs are going now it will be impossible to save the country. Perhaps the time is near
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
Where TeddyLeads
 Chicago Follows

CHICAGO, May l4-Applications of SAYS Chicagoans have been sent to Theodore Roosevelt in New Yorl; City, ii was announced today, for en- listment in the coloncIs proposed ex- pcditionary force to the European battlefield. Proponents of Colonel Roosevelt's volunteer army in this city are hurrying their arrangements 10 open recruiting stations in the down town district this week. Tho purpose is to raise in Chicago the first volunteer regiment of the army.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
OnionsAndPotdtoe
 GiUen As Premiums

NEW YORK, May l4-In the sec tions of the city where the trading stamp was popular before the advent of war prices, the onion and potato have been substituted.
 In the Ridgewood section of Brook lyn small potato or onion is given with each ten-cent purchase.
 The motion picture houses also have adopted the same scheme, giv- ing an onion or potato with each adult ticket.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, May IA. - The United States has been at war with Germany 3o days and practically all the measures through which this gov errment is to do its part in the worlds battle for humanity and civili- ration still are in the talking stage in congress.
 The actual accomplishments since President Wilson convened the spe- cial war session on April have been passage of the resolution declaring a state of war with Germany and en. actment of the seven billion dollar loan law
 Those who predicted congress would provide the nation with the means of making war successfully by June now have extended their esti- mates to the middle of August.
 Pressed for speed by the adminis- ration on one side and on the other by constituents at home demanding action, congress faces many big things 70 do and quickly if the aid of the United States in the world war is to be of its full value.
 As congress today went into its Nth working day the war program stood this way:
 War Tax Bill: Under debate in the house, and up for public hearings in the senate finance committee. At the present rate of congress it probably will be up before one house or the other for at least month.
 Army Bill: In conference again to .hresh over the action of the house in restoring the so-called Roosevelt amendment It provides the army the Allies need in France
 Food Control Bills: Debated ono day in the house. Entirely different from the bill has been introduced in the senate.
 Shipping Bills The bill to vest legal title to the seized German ships has passed both houses but is in con ference for reconsideration of differ ences: the bill to appropriate S4OO.- O00,0OO for a start on the great mcr chant fleet to overcome the submarine menace has not yet been introduced and may not be, while plans are being discussed of paying for the ships out of the S7,OOO,OOO, 900 loan. The bill to authorize the taking over ship build ing facilities and ships building for foreign account has been introduced but it not yet under consideration.
 Espionage Bill: The house in pass ing the bill retained the newspape, censorship section demanded by the administration but did not enact ar embargo section, which the admins tration wants to keep supplies from going to Germany through neutrals. The senate still has its bill under de- bate, retaining such an embargo sec tion,. but entirely without censor ship provision. The real enactment of the bill probably will be in confer ence where the administration will bring pressure to have both censor ship and embargo sections inserted in acceptable terms.
 Prohibition: As an amendment to the espionage bill the senate has at tached a section prohibiting the man ufacture of intoxicating liquors from food grains. Various prohibition pro- posals are pending in the house. The normal strength of the prohibition forces in congress coupled with the rising prices of food, present likeli- hood of some action to prevent food stuffs from being manufactured into liquor at least during the war.
 Federal Reserve Law Amendments. These additions to the existing bank
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16

+ By Associated Press. | + WASHINGTON, May l4.- ( + News of the overthrow of the .
 + two dominating military fig ! .' ures in the Russian capital has ! + added greatly to the appre- ! < hension felt here for the dem 1 t ocratic movement, to which 1 + the encouragement and moral 1
 + support of this government 1 < were soon to be carried by a 1 ]. mission of distinguished Amer 1 + jeans. 1 T Official reports added noth- {. ! ing to the brief press dispatch + es indicating that Minister of 1 ! War Guckof, commander of 1 + the Petrograd garrison, and 1 + General Korniloff had been 1 F forced out of office by friction |; T among high officials of the i 's provisional government The 1 s general impression grew that
 's' the plight of the new denoc- ! racy might be much more seri- l < ous than surface conditions I
 + revealed. .a 4 l. 1. <. .k i. 1. i. !. 1. s < .s. i. |,
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
RUSSIA UNABLE TO GOVERN ITSELF WITHOUT WHIP SAYS
 MINISTER JUSTICE KERENSKY
Savs, Intoxicated With Freedom Are Rocking The Boat And New Republic Is In Danger Of Going On Rocks; Unless New Spirit Manifests Itself Country
 Is Doomed To German Domination.

when we will have to tell you that we can no longer give you the amount of bread you expect or other supplies on which you have the right to count. The process of change from slavery to freedom is not going on prop erly. We have freedom and are slightly intoxicated, but what we need is sobriety and discipline. You could suffer and be silent ten years and obey the orders of a hated government. You could even fire upon your own people when commanded to do so. Can you now suffer no longer"
 REPUBLIC TOTTERING
 PETROGRAD, May 14.-Ker- ensky's declaration is not unrep- resentative of public opinion here and unless there is a quick infusion of a new spirit into the army and a new understanding of freedom among the masses and unless the energy now being used to bring about peace shall be transformed into energy working fer the de- fense of the country, it is gener- ally felt Russia will not long be able to continue the war.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
TURKEY SEEKS PEACE

ROME, May l4-The Idea Naz- ionale, the organ of the Nationalist party prints a report from diplomatic quarters that Turkey has made over lures to Russia for separate peace.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
FRENCH LOSSES BY U-bOATS
 NOT LARGE
By Associated Press.

DN -fsa0IV-ItLIEN T T tas5.
 PARIS, May 14-Sevcnteen French merchantmen were sunk by German submarines in February, March and April, according to an official state ment. During the same period nine French vessels were attacked by sub mersibles but made their escape No armed merchantmen have fallen prey to the U-boats.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
GOES UP IN SMOKE

LONDON, May IA. - A Zeppelin with three gondolas, enveloped in smoke, was sighted at Terchelling. Holland, a Reuter- dispatch from Harling states. When the smoke dis appeared the Zeppelin was no longer visible.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
PressGagA11dPro1;b;tior
 Features ThrO,U71 Out Of
 Espionage Bill By Senate ARIZONA SOLONS ARE FOUND ON
 OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE FENCE
Lodge Changes His Mind And Votes Against Censorship Saying He Does Not Want To Leave Publications To The Mercy Of Government News Bureau
 Measure Goes To Conference

Thomas, Warren and Smith, of Ari- zona. Against striking it out were Ashurst, Kendrick. Shafer. Myers, Walsh and Sterling.
 Lodge, in announcing he had changed his mind and would vote against censorship, said; "I do not care to leave the publications in news papers to the mercy of that board meaning the new bureau of public information.
 Papers Oppose Revenue Bill.
 WASHINGTON, May l4.-Spokes- men for newspapers and periodicals, large and small, from all parts of the country appeared before the senate finance committee 10 attack as un- reasonable and con6scatory the war revenue bill provisions which would create zone system with greatly in- creased rates for second class mail matter. They declared if the measure went into effect many publications would be compelled to suspend. Don C. Seitz, of the New York World, representing the American Newspaper Publishers Association, said the pro-
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16

posed increase was not war tax but an effort to further repress and em- barrass the newspaper industry. The publishers, he said, were not seeking special favors, but wanted to be placed on the same level with people engaged in other businesses.
 Food Spectators Scored.
 WASHINGTON. May 14-Specu> lation in food supplies was vehement ly denounced on the floor of the sem ate in a remarkable debate in which was shown plainly a sentiment for putting a stop to gambling in the necessities of life.
 An amendment to the espionage bill, proposed by Thomas of Colo rado, to suspend during the war all exchanges, boards of trade and cham bers of commerce that permit opera tions in foodstuffS was beaten only because 1t was thought the provision had no place in the bill and should be offered in connection with food con trol legislation pending in congress. Senator after senator scored the men who manipulated grain prices.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
COPPER

NEW YORK, May IA - Copper firm; spot and second quarter, 3l to 33c; third quarter and later deliveries, 2S to BOG.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
Britishers Occupy
 Village Of Roeux
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
 LONDON, May l4-British troops have occupied all the village of Roeux, according to the official state ment and made some progress north of Gavrelle.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-05-16
AXE MURDER IS LAID AT DOOR
 OF PREACHER
Ky Associated Press.

Ky Associated Press
 RED OAK, Iowa, May l4-Rev. George ]. Kelley surrendered to the authorities and was placed in jail to await trial on a charge of first de- gree murder in connection with the "Villisco axe murders" in 1912 when six members of the Moore family and two visitors were murdered at the Moore home.