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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
Arbitration Discussed

Two suggestions for arbitra ton
made by Charles G. Wood, member of
the State Board of Cancellation and
Arbitration, were talked over at the
meetings. Later the officers returned
TO this city for a session of the gem
eral council tomorrow morning, when
they will vote on the two arbitration
plans.
Commissioner Wood said tonight
that under war conditions now exist
ing he believes it the patriotic duty of
both sides to arbitrate.
Apprehension was expressed in some
quarters that the strike might inter-
fere with military plans. but Mai.
Gen. Clarence r. Edwards tonight set
at rest all fears. He said the military
authorities anticipate no difficulty in
sending troops. even if the strike
should tie up the whole railroad sys-
tenn. He pointed out that there are
thousands of automobiles to resort to
as well as the street railways The
only branch Of the military that might
be affected. Gen. Edwards said, was
the quartermasters corps. which might
be hampered somewhat in the move
ment Of war materials. Manufacture
ers of war materials. too. he said,
might suffer if the strike should be
prolonged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
SHOULD ACT PROMPTLY
SAYS SENATOR HALE

Washington. Sept. 1.-The country
reeds the prompt passage of the rev.
cnue bill" said Senator Hale Satur-
daN Quihhling over detail and pro-
.onged debate will merely result in
relav and not change the substance OF
the bill. believe we should pass 1t
quickly and for that reason I circu-
'ntcd on tho Republican side OF the
Senate the petition for cloture.
L was Senator Hale who took the
initiative regarding applicat ton Of the
c'o.ure rule to the revenue bill and al
thoaSh many senators were in hearty
accord, few Of the older leaders,
Ike Penrose, Smoot and Brandcgee.
were reluctant to endorse cloture-it
breaks the traditions Of the Senate to
which they still cling--but finally Mr..
Fenrose tut his name to the petition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
DELEGATES OFF FOR
LOYALTY MEETING

New York, Sept. One hundred
delegates from New York. Boston.
Philadelphia and Baltimore, who will
attend the Loyalty" conference of the
American Alliance for Labor and De-
mocracy, in Minneapolis next Wednes-
DAY left here today by special train.
Their departure was made the occa-
sion Of a patriotic demonstration.
Forty trade unions in Eastern states
We're represented in the delegation,
which was headed by Chester NJ.
Wright.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03

stag in the governments responsibility
is however, spreading among the peo-
PIE out 1t must not and will not lead
70 pseudo-democracy, under which
the western power suffers.
individual newspapers are permitted IN
publish special dispatches giving indepen-
dent translations of President WILSON,
note.
AS whole, it may be said that the
note has had bad press so far as tn,
Berlin press are concerned, the tenor of
comment ranging from rejection Of sus-
gestions for inner reform that come from
outside Of Germany all the way to down
fright abuse
Verwaerts an Exception
The Socialist newspaper Verwaerts fur
nIshes a striking exception to the gener-
atty. 1t demands that the nation take
good advice, regardless of the source of
such advice, and introduce the real demo-
cratic reforms which constitute the pre-.
liminary conditions for any chance of ne
gotiating.
Ferwaerts misses in the note, II SAYS,
German people which could be furnished
by the announcement of a determination
that they shall not be robbed or made to
pay tribute to their enemies. The note,
it says, goes cautiously over this point.
which Is of decisive importance to the
German people. neither supporting tho
wishes of the Allies for conquest and
compensation nor expressly disavowing
them. The note. it judges. is clear on the
point thta negotiations with Germany are
rejected so long as the present govern
mental system continues and in demand
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
TAKE GARRISON
Italians Regain Post in
Stelvio Region
Extend Positions Occupied on Thurs.
day and Frday-Italian Airships
Bombard Enemy Positions at Monte
San Gabriel~-Positions Extended on
the Carso

Rome, Sept. 2.-Italian troops yester-
day extended the positions they occu-
pied on Thursday and Friday last in
the Brestovizsa valley and on the
Carso, the war office announced today.
Additional prisoners and much war
material including nine machine guns
and FIVE trench mortars. were captur-
ed Austrian counter attacks at va
rious POINTS were rcpulsed.
In the Stelvio region detachment of
Alpini reoccupied tie advanced post
that was abandoned on Aug. %, at an
altitude Of $500 metres, and captured
the entire Austrian garrison there
Counter Attacks Repulsed
The statement in full follows:
ION the Julian front yesterday the
fighting was not very intense. Coun-
ter attacks We're repulsed on the
southern slope of the Bainizza pla-
teau, on the northern slopes of Monte
San Gabrielle northwest of Tivoli and
east of Gcrizia. Our airplanes effec-
lively bombarded the reverse of the
enemy positions at Monte San Ga
briele. At Gabriji, east of oMnte San
Gabrielle, the enemy light artillery re-
peatedly shelled a field dressing sta
ton, causing some casualties.
In the Breslowizza valley and on
the Carso the positions occupied on
Thursday and Friday We're extended.
with the capture of other prisoners
and a considerable amount of war ma
terial So far we have removed 400
rifles, nine machine guns, five trench
mortars and a great quantity of am
munition and material.
Ener1y Machine Brought Down
Above Belluno an enemy machine
was brought down in an air fight
In the upper Zebrum valley, in the
Stelvio region, parties Of Alpini in a
brilliant attack at the height exceed
ing $500 metres have re-occupied the
advanced post abandoned on August
p, capturing the entire enemy garri-
son.
In -4acedonia on Friday in con-
junction with other contingents Of the
allied army in the East, our troops
after short artillery preparation, raid
ed the summit Of hill 1850 in the bend
Of the Cerna, capturing some score of
German soldiers"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
Troops Arrive Too Late To
Stop Chicago Peace Meeting

Chicago, Sept 2.-After being driv-
en- from three states the Peoples
Council Of America for Democracy and
Terms Of Peace perfected a formal
organization at public meeting in
Chicago today.
The session was held under protec-
ton Of the police, acting on orders
from Mayor William Hale Thompson,
which were in defiance Of Governor
Frank Q. Louden. Four companies of
National Guardsmen. rushed from the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
TOTAL OF rs
Ships Let to Yards in
Pine Tree State
es.-. Eoekland, Thon,aston, lubee and
South Portland to Aid in Censtrue.
.cr-Many Carpenters Called and
Beng Rapidly Instructed

Portland Me, Sept. 2-According to
formation received here the con-
rr!ctlon Of ships for the emergency
sar feet for the United States gov
srnment in Maine Will be conducted
sta Al speed and the present outlook
most promising. According to a
.ta.emcrt from one Of the members Of
.5c United States Shipping Comm.s-
- much OF tho shipbuilding is well
derUay and within d few days keels
,n ie lald for "A number OF new ships.
. nlc oi the ships are rapidly nearing
.enp.ct on and not a few that were
.adcr construction for private parties
Ul he al once taken over. Already
ere have been let TO ship yards in
Maine total Of - ships. These will be
..rned gu, as quickly as possible, and
as soon az the ships are completed adj
3ltional contracts will be made. suf-
scent 70 keep the active yards and
.he ones nov being fitted for building,
5usy for a considerable time.
Many New Yards
Many new yards are being built and
n some Of the towns where formerly
there were thriving shipbuilding indus
tres there Will be a new lease of life
which may result in permanent indus
tries one Of the most important fac
,ors ,lat have served to hold back
?uch Of the work has been the lack
IF building material. The government
ras become very busy and every effort
IS being made 10 get sufficient supplies
1f Southern pine and other lumber to
the ship yards in sufficient quantities
t keep the plants active.
There is dearth Of ship builders Of
wooden vessels but many carpenters
have been called to this line of SER
vice and they are being rapidly in
structed by those who have devoted a
life time 10 this work.
Bath, Rockland. Thomaston and Lubec
are now busy in this line of industry and
ships are in process of construction in
many other towns along the coast where
there has been no work of this kind for
many years All the new ships are being
constructed according TO government
epF 'l4INdllPllS anu dIe uiiUcI llle NdtGHl Vi
ewes Of the inspectors OF the shipping
board
Not a few ships are engaged in the
transportation OF Southern pine to the
several ports in Maine where ships have
been started. The railroads are cooper
atiny with the government in the hand
ing Of supplies that enter into the ship
building industry and great quantities of
Maine lumber is being used in the build
lng % the emergency fleet.
At the height Of the shipbuilding indus
try large amount of oak was used in
tire construction work, but because OF the
lack Of material of this description for
immediate use the best substitute is be-
ing used.
Much progress is being made in the
vicinity Of Portland in an effort to assist
IN the building up of the new feet. At
the Yards at South Portland and al Fish
Point excellent work is being done and
every effort will be made by the ship
building companies to turn out the ships
which they have contracted to build with
In the specified contract time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03

state capital on a SPECIAL train to
prevent the meeting. arrived after it
had adjourned, its purpose accom-
plished.
Clash in Authority
The clash in authority between
Thompson and Gov. Louden came as
the result of the action of the DO
lice in breaking up the pacifist meet
ing yesterday on orders from the
Governor. When the mayor who was
at his summer home at Lake Forest
heard If it he declared that the Gov
ernor had exceeded his authority and
Immediately instructed Chief of Police
Schettler to permit the meeting and
to give the delegates every protec.
Continued on Page 3, Column g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
ARBITRATION
Being Considered by
B. & M. Strikers
Commissioner Wood Declares that Un-
der War Conditions Now Existing 1t
Is Duty Of Both Sides to Arbtrate-
May Use Automobiles to Transport
Troops

Boston, Sept. 2.-oficers Of the Gen
eral Council of Federated Crafts, 5000
members of which left the round
houses and repair shops Of the Boston
and Maine Railroad two days ago on a
strike for a wage advance Of eight
cents an hour, addressed meetings of
the strikers in various sections Of New
England today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
over Dv|NA
German Troops Repel
Russian Attacks
Open Offensive Southeast Of Riga with
Battle Still in Prosrsss-German At.
taeks Are Fruitless on Runanian
Front Because Of Russo. Rumanian
Resistance

Petrograd, Sept. Herman troops
have crossed the Dvina southeast Of
Riga and are advancing northward,
successfully repelling Russian counter
attacks, the war Office announced to-
day A German offensive also has
been opened in the northern sector of
the Russian front in the region Of
Mitau, southwest of Riga. The battle
here is still in progress
Attacks or Runsnian Frent
On the Rumanian front severa!
sharp attacks were made by the Aus
tro-German forces, but all of these
were rendered fruitless by the Russo
Rumanian resistance. One of these
attacks was in the vicinity of Braila,
on the Danube.
The statement reads as follows:
Western front: Yesterday, after
strong artillery preparation the Ger
mans crossed the river Dvina in the
region Of Uxkull. southeas: OF Riga
occupied kupfermammer and develop
ed their success northward. Our
troops counter attacked without sue
cess.
Battle Still Proceeding
To-day the enemy also assumed the
81, 1f
battle is still proceeding. In the direc-
ton Of Covel in the region of Velick-
Kukhary last night, the enemy let
loose several gas clouds and then
launched an attack. but not with
large forces. He was repealed by our
reserves. which have now arrived.
After a short time, the enemy again
loosed gas clouds not accompanying
them by All infantry attack.
In the direction of Vladimir volyn-
ski, after the bombardment OF our pc-
siton by chemical shells the enemy
assumed the offensive in the region Of
Zubilno- Preshem and succeeded in the
sector south of the village in break
ing into the trenches Of one Of our
companies. but was driven out by a
counter attack.
"Rumanian front: In the direction
of Fokshani last night the enemy at
tackled several sectors Of the Ru-
nanian positions north and northeast
Of Ireshti. All We're repealed Yester-
day the enemy. after strong artillery
preparation attacked again with con-
siderable forces the Rumanian posi-
tons in Il e region north Of Ireshti.
but were repealed with heavy losses
We captured number OF prisoners.
In the direction of Braila the enemy,
after artillery preparation attacked
our positions in the sector northwest
of the Buzcu river but We're repealed.
Caucasus front: There were recon-
raissances by scouting parties.
"Aviation: In the region of Dvinsk
our aviator, Ensign Efnoff, brought
down a German airplane. which fell
within our lines. The aviators were
made prisoner. In the region Of Brody
one Of our machines. piloted by AVA.
tor Lieut.. Ludnovske, engaged in an
aerial battle with an enemy battle
plane. Both machines fell in the .en.
emV lines"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
GERMANS KNOCKING AT GATES
OF GREAT PORT ON BALTIC
Riga Beset on Three
Sides by Enemy and
Russians Unable to
Withstand Advance
Germans Win Famous
Uxkull Bridgehead

The Germans are virtually knocking
at the gates of Riga, and with the
Russians apparently unable to with
stand their advance.
The great port and arsenal on the
Baltic and the head of the railway line
running to Petrograd is beset on three
sides BY the enemy, on the west in the
Lake Babit region, on the southwest
near Mitau and on the southeast along
the eastern bank of the Dvina river,
scant Is miles distant from the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
CONSPIRACY TO
RESTORE MONARCHY
is .UNEARTHED '

Petrograd, Sept. THE attorney Of
.the High Court of Moscow has un-
earthed counter revolutionary,
monarchistic conspiracy. the design Of
which, according to report present.
ed to the cabinet last night was to &C.
complish a coup de etat by arrestine
the provisional government. Many ar
rests have been made Of officers and
civilians in Moscow and the provinces
and some also in Petrograd. The
names of the arrested persons, the au-
thorities for the present refuse to di-
vulge
kerensky Investigating
Premier Kerensky is personally con-
Quoting a preliminary inquiry.
The Birzheviya declares that the au-
thorities first received news of the
conspiracy from the Council of Depu-
ties A conference of representatives
Of the army committees at Moscow
has passed a resolution demanding the
merciless suppression of the counter
revolutionary movement.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
FOUR GERMAN SWEEPERS
DESTROYED OFF JUTLAND

London, Sept. -Four German mine
sueepers were destroyed Saturday off
the coast of Jutland by British light
forces, accordin- to an announcement
issued Saturday night by the admiral
t..
Copenhagen. Sept. "A naval en-
Continued on Page +coI. 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
Win Famous Bridgehead

In the latter region the Germans,
after a haevy bombardment, won the
Uxkull hridgehead famed as the scene
of many sanguinary encounters and
crossed the Dvina river. Then they
shaped their course northward along
the waterway toward Riga with the
Russians counter attacking, but un-
able to hold them. Some 20 miles
southwest of Riga, along the railway
line, running from Mitau to the sea-
port the Germans have begun a new
offensive. Here a great battle is in
progress, but in whose favor it is 60
ing has not Yet been made evident by
the Russian and German official COM
munications. Neither is anything con.
tanned in them concerning the opera
tons near Lake Bahit where the Ger
mans were last reported standing.
about - miles west of Riga.
Airplane Raids Preliminary
Preparations evidently were made
last week in raids by airplanes on
warships and military works In the
Gulf Of Riga and by the maneuvers of
German torpedo boat destroyers. sub
marines and mine SWEEPING travlers
in adjacent waters for the new often
sive AGAINST Riga but whether the at
tack is being carried out synchroni-
ously by sea has not become appar-
ent.
While the capture Of Riga would he
of great strategic Importance 70 the
Germans guarding the entrance to tho
is Petroerad it would not necessarily
place the capital in jeopardy for it
lies overland 200 miles as the crow
flies from Riga and $50 miles by rail.
Near Braila, southwest Of Galatz on
the Danube, the Germans were re-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
TRAVELLERS FLEE
Wireless for Aid as They
Run Away
Destruction Of Four Mine Sweepers
Likely to Max. Germans More eau
tious and Interfere with Submarine
Campaisn-Seamen njured and Hy.
dropIane Brought Down

Copenhagen, Sept. 1.-The demoraliz-
ed remnants of the German armed
trawler fleet that was attacked and
shattered by a British destroyer force
Yesterday off the Jutland coast in the
North sea made off to the southwark
scattering and sending wireless mes
sages for assistance as they ran. A
detachment of German light naval
forces, accompanied by hydroplanes
and submarines arrived shortly after
wards, but too late to save the four
trawlers that had been run ashore. In
the course of the encounter that en-
sued German hydroplane was
brought down and a companion craft
was seen to dive to the water, pre-
sunably to rescue the survivors.
Armed Trawlers Bold
The German armed trawler fleet,
confident in its protection by Zeppe-
lin observation and the proximity Of
a supporting squadron. has of. late
worked in the boldest fashion in
sweeping the seas clear of the route
for submarines and has been extend
ing it's sphere Of operations northward.
Frequent reports from the Danish
coast towns mentioned the sighting
of warships and the daily Zeppelin
patrol was one of the sights Of the
big Danish resort Of Fanoe Yester-
days experience seems likely to make
the Germans more cautious and to
that extent interfere with the sub
marine campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
Wilson ID Letter to Gompers
DenounCes Disloyal Forces

Washington. Sept. 2.-Hearty ap-
prevail of then conference of the Am
erican Alliance for Labor and De-
mocracy to be held at Minneapolis
next Tuesday and the task it will I'M
dertake of suppressing disloyalty has
been given by President Wilson IN
letter to Samuel Gompers, president
of the American Federation OF LABOR
and chairman of the alliance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
RELIABILITY

When buying Jewelry the reliability OF
the firm you're trading with is the first
consideration. We have been in the
Jewelry business right here on Lisbon
-. IS years and guarantee every article
sold in our store to be exactly as repre-
sented, We also guarantee our prices to
ee as low Cor lower as any other reliable
'erelry House in Maine
Watches. Diamonds. Rings. Wedding
Rings. Seal Rings, Silverware for the
table, and all sorts OF beautiful and mex
7ersive Gift articles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
THE WEATHER
EAIR

Forecast: Generally fair Monday
and Tuesday: light west to northwest
winds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
PRESIDENTS NOTE HAS MADE
PEACE OUT OF THE QUESTION
Tenor of Berlin Press Comment on Wilson's Re-
ply to Papal Note Ran ges m Rejection of
Reform Suggestions to Downright Abuse -
Socialist Newspaper Verwaerts Striking Ex-
cep.iOn to General Rule

Copenhagen, Sept. 2.-All the Berlin
newspapers in their comment on Pres
ident Wilson's reply to the Papal peace
note take the view that the American
Presidents response makes peace out
Of the question for the present. Even
Gates of parliamentary reform, rejects
the idea of outside pressure upon Ger
many for the introduction of the de-
sired reforms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
A Scolding Attitude


A Scoldins Attitude
The Nossische Zeitung adopts a
scolding cttitude toward President
Wilson, declaring him to be employing
deliberate lies and declaring that
the Reichstag resolution on the peace
question should be an adequate guar
antee for him from the German peo-
Pile 1t demolishes its own argument,
however, in almost the next sentence.
saying:
We know ourselves, even without
the enemys advice. that the second
essential is lacking-the first essential
pointed to by the newspapers was the
will Of the parliament to determine the
direction of the new policy. namely the
assurance that the course indicated by
the representative assembly and ac-
copied by the government will be fol-
lowed steadily and with the right
methods Recognition of the neces-
nifty of the participation Of the Reich
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
0few's Reliable JeWeIry Store

Established lSs1--S5 years ago!
Lisbon Street, Lewiston. Me.
seuGd1Hk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-03
Denounees Pacihsts

The letter made public today, de-
nounces those who seek to ignore Am
erica's grievance against Germany
and insist that a nation whose clt-
zens have been foully murdered un-
der their own flag, whose nelghoors
have been invited to join in making
conquest of its territory and whose
patience in pressing the claims OF
Justice and humanity has been met
with the most shameful poi.cy OF
turbulence and treachery, does not
know its own mind and has no com
prehensible reason for defending IL
self"
while our soldiers and sailors are
doing their manful work to hold BACK
reaction in its most brutal and ag-
sressive form" the President wrote
1--WE must oppose at home the organ
lied and individual efforts OF those
dangerous elements who hide dlsloy
atty behind a screen of specious and
evasive phrases.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-05-24

w. A. Thatcher of Souris was a
Bottineau caller Friday.
o. C. Wigeby has a quantity of the
we'll known Grimm alfalfa. If
J. S. Dalen and Nels Magnuson
were visitors from Souris Tuesday.
Found-Overcoat neal Kennedy
Lake.-G. Nicholson, Bottineau, N.
Oak. 1t.
The Bottineau Creamery is paying
the highest market price for your
cream. soft.
Golden's is the place where you get
a real T-bone steak and for only 35c
at that. If.
For Sale-Horse, 5 years old, with
buggy and harness in good condition.
A. Holmherg. - If.
W. are furnishing the best meal
you can get in Bottineau and it costs
you but 35c.-Golden's. If.
A. D. Ertresvaag and Chas. Buch-
anan shipped several carloads of stock
out of here Monday morning.
I have a quantity Of good, clean
timothy seed for sale.-John Solsber-
Der, Route 4, Bottineau, N. D. If.
Get 100 per cent efficiency from
your car. See a demonstration Of the
Lawrence Auto Power Attachment at
A. A. Golden's. If.