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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
BARK ANDREW HICKS
FORMER WHALING SHIP
IS REPORTED AS LOST

New Bedford, Mass, Dec. H-News o,
the loss of the old whaling bark Andrew
Hicks of this port. recently converted
into a merchantmen, was received here
today.
The Hicks left Newport News on Dec,
with cargo Of coal for San Domingo
and foundered next day near the Virginia
Capes. The bark ran into rougn weather
and when she began to leak badly CAPS.
Alex kohler and his crew of eight me,
took to the lifeboats and after drifting
for several hours were picked up bv the
Norwegian steamer Byvarden and landed
| at Norfolk
The Hicks was built in Fairhaven il
! 1867
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
HUB PHONE OPERATORS
ARE REFUSED INCREASE

Boston. Dec. 1.-THE New England
Telegraph and Telephone Co. has re-.
fused to grant the wage demands of
the Boston Telephone Operators
Union, it was announced at a meet
ing OF the union tonight The situa-
ton, it was stated, would be placed in
the hands of international officers
According to usion leaders the CON.
pany refused 10 meet the request for a
wage scale of SIG week but offered
one of SIS to he paid after six years
in the company's service.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
WHITMAN BANS BOOZE
IN NEW ROCHELLE FOR
PERIOD OF GERMAN WAR

Nlhau\. \. Y, Dee. 14.-Governor
w uilinah tonight sent q telegram to
Mayor Edward T.. Gritfns of New Ro-
chelle. forbiddins the sale of alcoholic
beverages in the city during the period
OF the war with Germany.
Il call upon you as mayor of New
Rochelle to enforce this law within
the limit of said city" the message
concluded.
Including the hotels and restaurants
In New Rochelle. there are 60 places
In the city where liquor is sold.
Several dance halls in the city were
closed recently by orders of the United
States marshal at New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
TWO men HELD FOR
FAILURE TO COMPLETE
ADJUSTMENT OF SHELLS

Philadelphia, Dec. 14.-Charles Shol-
la. former employe of the Frank
ford Arsenal, was held under $500 bal
by a federal commissioner today
charged with having failed properly Il
set the fuses Of shells intended fol
General Pershing s~army,
William Lepkewski. another forme,
employe, was held under $500 bail OF
similar charge last week
Sholla and Lepkewski admitted to.
day that they had left off certain pa
per Wrappings which made the shells
defective. because they could turn out
more work and thus earn more money
They insisted they .had no idea the
shells would be defective, Both sale
they We're loyal to the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
IDLE GARMENT WORKERS
WOULD MAKE UNIFORMS

New York. Dec. 14.--Fifteeu hundred
unemployed cloak and suit workers a,
a mass meeting here TODAY adonted
resolutions calling upon Samuel. Com.
pers, president of the American Fed.
GRAFTON of Labor, to use his infIuenc4
TO nave them set at work making uni
forms for the United States govern.
Inent.
1t was declared that 10000 womcns
garment workers Of this ci,y are I'm
employed and are without prospects Of
obtaining work in the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
CLEVELAND THOUSANDS
.oUT OF WORK TO Save
THE CITY COAL SUPPLY.

Cleveland. Ohio, Dee. 19-Many thou
sands Of persons in this city Will be
thrown out of work until Monday at
least through the shutting off Of all
electric current in factories and man
ufacturing plants by the Cleveland
Electric Illuminating Co. here tonight
on account of the coal shortage.
This was done. according to an Off
cial Of the illuminating company, so
that street cars may be kept running
and power for Illuminating purposes
furnished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
Time EXTENDED FOR
EXPENDITURE OF
EMERGENCY WAR FUND

Washington, Dec. 14.-Both houses of
Congress late today passed an urgent
deficiency bill extending until June 80
next the time in which the President
may spend the 1863 600, 900 balance left
from the 100000 emergency war fund
PLACID i'll his hands last April
There was no opposition and very lit
tie discussion. 1t was announced that
a detailed account would be furnished
later Of expenditures by the public in
formation committee which was al
lotted more than a million dollars Of
the fund, and Of other items on which
only a general report was submitted.
The bill also carries S226,000, 900 for
the usual mileage allowance Of MEM
bers of Congress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
RECRUITS AT COLUMBUS
TAN CITIES RESOURCES

Columbus, O., Dec. 14.-So many re.
cruits were being received in the reg.
ular army here today that the Go.
lumbus barracks were filled to over.
flowing and many OF the embrio sol.
dlers had to be given sleeping quar-.
ters in the State House, the Elks Club
and other places, many of the men
being fed at down town restaurants. as
the barracks kitchens could not take
care of them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
Report Steamer Kurland
Sunk in Collision

London, Nov. 1.-THE steamer Kur-
land has ben sunk in a collision. ac-
cording to an announcement made by
Lloyds
According to available shipping rec
ords there are three steamers named
kurland, one Belgian and two Rus
sian. The Belgian steamer kurland of
1864 tons arrived in an American port
on Nov. 10, The Russian steamers
named Kurland are Of $3.50 and 512 tons
respectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
NO LIVES LOST
ON SCHUYLKILL

An Atlantic Port, Dec. 14.-It was
dehnitely established today that no
ives We're lost when a Tcutonc sub.
marine sank the American steamship
Schuyykill in the Mediterranean last
month n French DESTROYER rescued
the crew of ~ men. The U-boat which
SANK the Schuylkill tried unsucress-
'uhy 10 ram lfeboat containing
some OF the crew. An incoming liner
Drought word that British three
masted schooner, the Inga, was found
adrlft at sea. Two of the crew perish.
ed The other five members were res
cued by the liner and brought here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
.l!CHTLEss NIGHTS
ALONG WHITE Ways

Washington. Dec. 1.-Two light
less nights week were ordered by
the fuel administration. Next Sunday
will be the first, and thereafter Sun
day and Thursday of every week will
see the city white ways" and adver-
tising signs darkened, only necessary
street lights used and only such lights
as the law requires in offices and stores
not open for business
The new order replaces one which
became effective NOV. . for the dimin-
ishing Of electric displays which the
administration SAYS has been a fail
IRE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
RUSSIAN GENERAL
COMMITS SUICIDE

London, Dec. "A Reuter- dispa tch
from rctrosrad says the secretary OF the
Maximalist delegation teIegraphed from
Brest-Litovsk that Gen. Skallon at one
time governor general of Warsaw, had
committed suicide 10y shooting
The generals suicide occurred a few
hours after the arrival of the BoshevilSi
delegation and on the eve of confer
ence with the delegation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
Harvard's Highest Hon0rs
Awarded Men in Service

Cambridge, Mass, Dee 1.-THE highest
honors Of the senior class at Harvard
University were awarded tocay to men
absent from colege'in army or navy ser
vice. In making the six nominations for
class marshal the following men were
picked;' Walter II Wheeler an ensign,
and William j. Murray, a seaman in the
navy; Thomas c, Thatcher, Merrill Wig
gin, John NJ. Franklin and George A.
Percy. lieutenants in the National Army.
All have been athletic stars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
NATL SUFFRAGE ASSN
TO EXTEND WAR WORK

Washington, Dec H.-Extension Of its
war work including the financing or !,
woman hospital unit in France, nomina-
ton OF officers and adoption of the exec
utive councils recommendations for Sc
curing passage by Congress of the feder-
al amendment resolution occupied today's
sessions of the 4Sth annual convention OF
the National American Woman Suffrage
I Association. Secretary Baker spoke al
the open meeting tonight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
CARNEGIE INSTITUTION
GIVEN TO WAR SERVICE

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE entire
personnel, equipment and laboratory
facilities Of the Carnegie Institution of
Washington are being devoted to gov
eminent war service. Appropriations
of s1.2S7.620 were voted for 1918 re-
search work of the institution
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
QUIET ON WEST FRONT
-SORTIES IN EAST FAIL

Paris, Dec. 1.-THE statement tonigh.
py the war office reads
On the western front a moderate A.
tlilery activity was reached TODAY. There
was no infantry action.
army OF the East, Dec. 10: on the east
cru section of the front calm p, evailea.
In me Cerna bend and on the right bank
OF the river the enemy, after lombard
meht Oh all our positions. carried out sew
eral local attacks which failed At Ger
tam places there were hand-to- hand err
counters"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
HUN ATTACKS
ARE FUTILE
ALONG PAVE

Rome. Dec. 14.-After attacking all
day on the line between the Brenta
and the Piave the enemy was able to
make only an insignificant gain yes
terday at one point, and this at an
immense sacrifice. the war office an
nounced today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
S34,334 PROFIT FROM
CUSTER-GRANT GAME

Chicago, Dec. 1.-THE athletic funds of
Camp Grant at Rockford ILL.,, and amp
Custer, at Battle Creek. Mich, were In
creased today BY $4,000, each camps
snare OF the gate receipts of the recent
Custer-Grant football game. The profit
from the game was s34334. Until it is de-
termned whether a war tax must be paid
only $4,000 will be divided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
AUTO PLANTS CONVERTED
INTO BIG SHELL COMPANY

Detroit' Dec. determination by locs!
automobile manufacturers of the Detroit
smell Co. with capital stock Of Sc 0N"o.
was announced here late today. The an
, ,'ou''ceineht was made after a conference
mere OF local automobile men, members
Oh the war industries board at Washing.
toh' ana Major Jameson. representing
the war department. Factories used by
'he Two automobile companies 'iIa.e been
offered the new COMPANY,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
CLOSE TUFTS DORMITORY
TO CONSERVE COAL

Med1ord. Mass, Dec. 14.-West Hall
the largest of the dormitories of Tufts
Coiiege, has been closed for the re-
fnainder of the winter, in order to con
serve coal. The hall, on the top OF
Coiiege Hill. always has presented
heating difficulties because Of its cS-
posure to high winds. The students
VINO have lived there will be distributed
among other dormitories.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
Sammies Win Match

The match between the "Sammiesv
and "Tommies' last evening at the
Y. NJ. G. A. was won by. the Sam.
mics" who took all four points hand.
lily and had a lead Of 1875 pins at ,bs
close. Charley kinsman was hjsb
man with a single string of 1O4 10 he
credit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
NO CuRTA ALL MENT AYINC SEASON
mo SLASHlNC LIMIT BY MAJORS

$500 each. II is proposed that the prize
shall be divided on a 90 and 40 per cent
basis. Sixty per cent of the winning
share will of course go to the champion
ship club. The balance Will be olVldeo
among the other teams.
President Johnson said the subject oil
paying the $4,000 debt to hackers of the
Pittsburg, Newark and Brooklyn clubs
of the Federal League was no' orough'
up at todays meeting. He said the issue
probably would be settled by the lndi-
vidual leagues. The American League
is ready to pay its share-s55,0oc-at any
time, he said.
Harry Frazee, president of the Boston
Americans, today purchased Outheidei
Amos Strunk, Pitcher Joe Bush and
Catcher Wallie Schang from the Philadel-
phia Americans for $4,000.
In addition to the price considerati tor
Frazee gave Pitcher Nean Gregg. Catch
players.
Shortstop Lavan and Outrleider Bert
Shotton of the st. Louis Americans were
sold to the Washington club for sl5,00l
and Pitcher Gallia today.
Surprise to Philadelphia Fans
Philadelphia, Dec. 14.-The sale BY
the Philadelphia Athletics of Strunk
Bush apd Schang to the Boston Am
orleans for 100000 and three players
was surprise for the Philadelphia
fans.
This is the third time in the last few
years that Connie Mack mas cut deer
into his playing staff. The first was
when he let Bender, Plank and Coombs
60 The second was the letting out
of Eddie Collins, Jack Barry Home
Run" Baker and Pitcher Shawkey. The
sale of Strunk, Bush and Schang leaves
"Smffy" McInnis as the only veteran
of Mack's former Worlds champion
teams.
Amos Strunk is IS years Old He
came to the Athletics in 1909 and is
ranked as one of the fastest fielders
in the American League and also as &
hard hitter.
Joe Bush is %. He joined the Ath
letics and was one of Connie Mack's
dependable pitchers when his other
twirling stars began to wane In 1915
he pitched d o-hit, no-run game
"Wallie' Schang came to the Ath
letics in 1913. He is 2S years old
Schang is an all-round player, having
filled positions in the out field and in.
field, as we'll as catcher
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
AUGUSTA LOCALS

The final social event Of the fan tern,
at Cony, a dance given by IT,. 60"
club, was held last evening at Assem-
bly, hall. There were not a large MIN
Der present but the affair was high,
enjoyed. The committee in charge co.,
sisted of Francis Hill and Carron
Hutchins. The former acted as nooa
director. Harry Philbrick was in chars
Of the refreshments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15

The Sunday afternoon Boys mes,
ing at the Y. NJ. c. n. will be in charso
of George Partridge, Kendall Dav;,
and Henry Hill as program commj,
tee. They announce DR.. Tyson of tbs
State institution as the speaker and
good musical program. They extend
hearty invitation to every boy in town
to be present. Following the meetir,
a good old-fashioned sing will be on
joyed. Come to the Boys recreatior
rooms at the Y. NJ. G. A. at 3 o'clonk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
YACHT DESIGNER
TO ENTER NAVY

Marblehead. Mass. Dec. 14-W.
Startling Burgess. the yacht designer
and manufacturer Of airplanes. has
severed his business connections to en-
ter the navy with the rank of lieuten-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15

ant commander, 1t was announced
here tonight.
He will have charge of a branch of
nautical construction. Many cup win
ming yachts in the smaller classes
have been designed by Mr.. Burgess
since his graduation from Harvard
University in 1901, but Of late years he
had devoted his attention to sirplanes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
1t the meeting Of Lombard {

At the meeting Of Lombard Csmn
r. n. A., held on Friday evening tbo
following officers were elected Oracly
Bertha NJ. Overlook: vice orac,s
Frances f. Farwell; past oracle, julia
f. Robinson; chancellor, Lottie NJ
Haskell; receiver. Lillian Knox: re-.
corder, Alice NJ. Pinkham; Marshan
Lena Alexander: assistant marsha,
Hazel Philbrick: outside sentinel Fdna
Jones; inside sentinel, Sadie Ripley,
manager, Bertha NJ. Mooers: phys.
clan, DR.. Geo. f. Washburn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-12-15
Cures Colds in China

LAXATIVE BROMO oUININE tablets
remove the cause. L. w. GROVES Se-
nature on box. 30c-Adv
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-05-30
SLEEPY EYE AND NEW ULM
PLAY ERRORLESS CAME
Pitching Duel Between Foil And
Schapekahm Favors Former BY
Small Margin.

Sleepy Eye baseball fans had an OPP
portunity Sunday to witness one of the
best baseball games they will probably
see this year, when New Ulm and
Sleepy Eye crossed bats. The game
was a pitchers battle from beginning
to end each pitcher allowing but two
hits up to the ninth inning.
Husky Schapekahm pitched one
OF the best games of his career, getting
IL of the Sleepy sluggers via the strike
out route. Four hits were made off of
him two of which were made in the
ninth inning. Foil of Sleepy Eye also
pitched a good game, also getting IL
men with strikes and allowing but two
hits. Both pitchers at times found
themselves in tight pinches; Schapekahm
kept Sleepy Eye from scoring in the
fifth inning, when with one out and the
bases filled he struck out Hoffman and
force run put out the third man.
The lone run of the game came in the
ninth inning when Dietz singled, Fischer
sacrificed and another single by Rciter
brought in Dietz. 80.
One feature of the game was that
neither team made an error. Jesse
Becker pulled off a hard catch in the
seventh inning when he ran forward
about fifteen feet and just scooped up
the fly in time. Hoffman also made a
spectacular one-hand grab of Olsons
long fly after running back about twelve
feet.