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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
FIND CHARRED;
BODY OF MRS.
DE RODRIGUEZ

Ell Paso. Texas, Jan. 1.-THE mystery OF
the disappearance of Mrs Francisco Con-
zales de Rodriguez, wife of a Carranza
general, during Villas occupation of Chi
huahua City is believed to have been
solved in the finding of the charred body
of woman near Santa Eulala. suburb
of Chihuahua, according to a report re-
ceived by government agents.
The report adds that Mrs. De Rodri-
soldiers who left with her in an automo-
bile, taking with them large can of
kerosene. She was accused by Villa of
intriguing in behalf of the Carranza
forces.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
|L|vERMORE PAPER
RESUMES PUBLICATION

Lvermore Falls. Me-. Jan. Sat the
urgent request of many subscribers
vertisers. Editor E. /. Beck resumed
the publication of the Livermore Falls
Advertiser Thursday which suspended
publication a week ago, being assured
of a more hearty support by large
per cent. of his weekly advertisers. So
with renewed life the local paper re-
sumes publication. assured of a more
generous support by the entire COM
munity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
Three Hundred
Die in Formosa
Earthquake

Toxic. Jan. 6,-Three hundred persons
have been killed and many injured in an
earthquake In Central Formosa. accord
Ing to special dispatches from Taihoku,
the capital Of Formosa. 1t is estimated
that 1000 houses have been destroyed.
The city Of Nanto has been damaged
extensively by fire.
Tho island Of Formosa lies between
the philippine islands and Japan and is
owned ny Japan. The city of Nanto is
situated in the central part of the island.
about 100 miles south of Taihoku.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
REACH
S4.25 At H0ULTON

Houlton. Me. Jan. 5.-The potato
market here is stronger than it has been
for many weeks. with the tubers selling
heavily at s4.25 per barrel. Owing to
ihe warm spell the movement of stock
from the surrounding country is begin
ming to be strong. but the demand has s.
far more than outstripped the supply.
Certain varieties of seed stock are re-
ported to be very scarce, and prices on
all seed stock it is said, bid fair TO
reach an unprecedented price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
Driven Five Miles

Gen. MurSuia stated that his COM
mand rushed back Villas troops five
miles after coming into contact with it.
Machine guns are credited with laying
an important part in the offensive in
which both cavalry and infantry were
heavily engaged. Villa, according to the
report, personally led repeated cavalry
attacks against Murguia which were
checked with heavy losses.
Besides Villas heavy losses in men
horses, ammunition, arms and other wal
material, Gen. Murgua claims the recov-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
Authorities State
Their Work Ended
by Suicide of Lewis

Philadelphia, Jan. 5 - The closing
chapter Of a double tragedy which in
cluded the murder here last Friday of
Maize Colbert an advertising art mod
ell, and the suicide last night in At
lantic City of Bernard w. Lewis, the
son of a wealthy retired Pittsburgh
dealer, for whom warrant had been
sworn out as the mysterious man who
was driven to Miss Colbert's apart
mentS in taXicab. was written in the
police annals today with the announce
ment by Captain of detectives Tate
that the mystery had been cleared so
far as the identity of the slayer con-
cerned the authorities. Tonight the
detective department had accepted the
conclusion that Lewis felled the model
with a blow from a blunt instrument
and fled after strangling her with a
silk stocking. The investigation of the
police now has narrowed down to the
motive for the crime, and while the de-
tectives generally believe that Lewis
was temporarily embarrassed finan-
cially and may have been driven to
strangle the young woman to obtain
funds, the supposition that his mind
was temporarily unbalanced is also
given credence costly diamond ring
belonging to the slain girl, the gift Of
another admirer who had been under
surveillance here, is still missing.
Another Theory
a theory that Lewis, prompted by his
alleged financial embarrassment may
have killed the girl in desperation be-
cause she would not become a party to =
plot to hlackmail one of her rich admir-
ers, is also occupying the attention OF
the police.
The Evidence
Had Lewis been innocent and bounded
to suicide BY disgrace incident to the link
ing of his name with the murder of Miss
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
Produces a
Letter from
"A. Curtis .
Unable to Find Trace of
Writer-Tumulty and
Boiling Deny Connec-
ton a n d Secretary
Demands Public APP
ology

Washington, Jan. 5.-sensational ru-
mors Of a Leak" to wan Street in
advance of President Wilson's peace
note were related to the House rules
committee today by Rep. Wood Of In
diana in support of his resolution for
an inquiry. He prefaced his testimony
with the statement that he had moth
ing but hearsay to offer and vainly
protested against an open session of
the committee.
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Democrats, Despairing
of Senate Approval
for Presidents Peace
Com m unication, Ac-
cept Republican Sub
stitute for Hitchcock
Resolution
LEWIS ASSERTS -
U. S. TO ENTER WAR
Cannot Keep Out, He
Declares, if Struggle
Continues and Hints
at Submarine Activi-
ties -

Washington. Jan. 5.-Senator Jones'
substitute for the Hitchcock resolu-
note, the Jones resolution approving
the request for peace terms without
endorsing the note itself, was passed
late today by the Senate.
The vote was As to II. Progressive
Republican senators voted solidly with
the Democrats for the substitute.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
Braila Captured

Braila, an important commercial
city in Great Wallachia and on the
west bank of the Danube below Gall
atz, has been cptured by German and
Bulgarian troops. Several villages on
the outskirts of Braila also have been
occupied and Field Marshal Won
Mackenzen's troops have taken 400
prisoners in their latest success.
Control Danube
Virtually all of the river Danube,
from it's source to it's mouth. is now
in the hands of the Teutonic forces,
who control all of the eastern bank
and all but few miles Of the western
bank. Galatz, II miles north of Braila,
is the only important Rumanian town
on the Danube still in Rumanian
hands.
The clearing of the Dobrudja by the
combined Bulgarian, Turkish and German
forces, it is reported mi-ofticially from
Berlin, leaves larger part of those
forces ready for other employment and
closes the Dobyudja right of way to Con-
stantinople to Russia.
Between Rimnik Sarat and Fokshani,
Won Mackenzen's men continue 10 pro-
gress and have occupied the towns OIL
Slobozia and Rotesti. The Russians ana
Rumanians, Petrograd announces, repuls-
ed attacks at some points on the Molda-
Wan front and near Toposchik and Noru-
cha the Austro- Germans gained ground.
Austro- German troops have taken an
>, nf
from the Russians. Attacks by the Rus
slams In attempts to regain the island
were repulsed with heavy losses Else
where on the eastern front there have
been patrol engagements.
On Western Front
Small raids and isolated attacks have
taken place at various points on the
western front. Near Loos, Berlin an
nounces the Germans carried out a
raid successfully. London states that
the raiders We're driven out after
heavy fighting. A German attack
against a small French post near Hill
3O4. east of the Mouse in the Nerdun
region was repulsed. Elsewhere there
has been artillery activity and trench
commandments. Both. Paris and Lon
don report considerable aerial actiV-
itv on the front in France.
Premiers Lloyd George OF Great
Britain and BRAND of France have ar
rived in Rome for a conference with
the Italian ministry on the general sit
ua ton. They were accompanied by
other members Of the British and
French war councils. A representative
OF the Russian general staff alos Is
expected to take part In the consulta-
tons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
INFORMATION QUOTED BY REPRESENTATIVE WOOD
NAMES PRESIDENTS SECRETARY AND BROTHER-INLAW
General Murguia
Defeats Villa Who
Loses 1900 Men

Chihuahua City, Mex, Jan. 5.-Nilla
was defeated at Jiminez yesterday by
Gen. Murguia with a loss of 1900 reb-
els dead, wounded and captured The
rebel leader Martin Lopez and anoth-
er Villa general are among the slain,
according to an official report tonight
from the Carranza commander. Villa
was said to be fleeing toward Ell Vale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
New Members
Compensation
Commission

Washington. Jan. 5.-Prcsident "iison
today nominated the following members
Of the workmen's compensation commits
sion to administer the federal employees
liability law
rr. Riley Mcmillan Little of Swarth-
more. Pa. Republican. for term OF
six years.
Mrs Frances c. Axtell of Washington.
a Progressive, for a term of four years.
John J. Keegan of indianapolis, Dem
ocrat for term of two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
Not Carrigan
But Barry for
Head Of Red Sox
BOSTON CAPTAIN
is MADE MANAGER
Accepts Offer from Frazee and
Ward Following Refusal by
Carrigan-Has Privilege of
Choosing Own Assistants

Boston, Jan. 5.-Harry II. Frazee, pres
baseball club, announced tonight that
John j. (Jack) Barry had accepted the
will be drawn up tomorrow. It's duration
has not been fixed, but President Frazee
said that he would let Barry sign for
any number of years within reason, and
that he would be the sole manager with
ants. Barry, who was captain of the
club last year, will continue to play sec
ond base His salary as manager was no,
made public.
Plan Training Trip
Plans for the spring training trip will
be made at conference between Mr..
Frazee and Hugh j. Ward, the owners
of the club. and Manager Barry tomor-
row. The club will train at Hot Springs.
Ark, and play a series of exhibition
games before the opening of the league
season.
New Leader Of Team
The new leader of the Red Sox, who
is 20 years of age has been widely
known as an infield member of world
championship teams in both Boston
and Philadelphia. 1t was to the Amer
lean League Club in the latter CITY
that he went from Holy CEoss College.
Carrigan's Alma Mater, in 1908 to win
place in what later became the ia :
nous 100000 infield" of the cham
pion Athletics. When that machine was
broken up in 1915. Barry. a leading
shortstop, became second baseman
with the Boston Americans, to whom
he brought fresh strength for the
struggle that gained them the world
title of that year. He is believed to be
the only major league player who has
ever shared in the receipts of six
worlds series.
Continues in Position
Last season Barry was injured and
could take no active part in the worlds
series game, but was member of a
board of strategy organized by Man
agcr William +. Carrigan. Before an
nouncing his acceptance of the man
agement, Barry made it known that he
desired to continue to play the second
base position and President Frazee
granted the request.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06

cry of many carloads of loot brought by
the Villa troops from Torreon. Govern
ment cavalry is said to have concentrated
about 50 members OF Villas bodygaard
which is protecting him in his escape by
automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
Boston Forecast

Boston, Jan. 5.-Forecast for Boston and
vicinity: Saturday fair with falling tenn
perature. Sunday probably fair; strong
to high west to southwest winds dimin-
ishing by Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Weather forecast for northern New
England Fair; colder Saturday. Sun
DAY probably fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06

note of explanation" said Capt. Tate TO-
night. "He knew his rights as he was an
intelligent man. having studied law, and
if innocent would therefore have been
easily capable of disentangling himself
from the stigma of having any connec-
ton with the crime, directly or indirect
~. Some of the circumstances pointing
to Lewis as the slayer as indicated by the
police were: His possession of blood
stained handkerchief strands of hair
clutched in the dead girls hand matched
that of Lewis, he wore woman's silk
undershirt said to be a duplicate Of 9TH
ers found in Miss Colbert's room, his
hands We're scratched as If struggle had
preceded the crime.
His shirt and collar were the same
size as the blood-stained shirt and collar
found in the girls apartment; a curtain
cord similar to one torn from her apart
ment was found among Lewis effects
in memorandum book in his pocket
was card bearing Miss Colbert's tele-
phone number and he was identified by
Elwood Powell as the man he had driven
in taxicab to Miss Colberts apartment
the night the murder is believed to have
occurred.
Lewis presence at the victims funer-
al yesterday was reported by two women
mourners who declared they recognized
the picture and description of the sui
eide. The nervousness of the man i'm
pressed them, they said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
Dobrudja Province
in Hands of Teutons
Advancing Steadily
ARMIES OF CENTRAL POWERS NOW
HOLD BRAILA, COMMERCIAL CENTER
Pressing Onward into Moldavia Through
Great Wallachia- Activity on Other
Fronts

The Eumanian province of Dobrud
ia now is in the hands of the Central
Powers. whose armies continue to ad
vance through Great Wallachia into
Moldavia.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-06
Mentions Tumulty

Names and rumored details of the
alleged Leak" came thick and fast
when Mr.. Wood began his story. He
mentioned Joseph Tumulty, secretary
to President Wilson, c. w. Boiling, a
brother-in- law of the President: Ber-
nard Baruch of New York and various
brokerage houses, crediting most of
his information to a letter received
from "A Curtis" of New York.
This letter, produced later, was written
on plain paper. without the writer's ad-
dress, and up to a late hour tonight Ken
meth Romney, deputy sergeat-at-arms OF
the House, in New York searching for A.
Curtis had been unable to find any trace
of him.
Tumulty and Boiling Deny
Statements were issued after the COM
mittee meeting by Secretary Tumulty and
Mr.. Boiling fatty denying the reports re-
garding them, and Mr.. Tumulty demand
ed that Rep. Wood publicly apologize Tor
mentioning his name. Rep. Wood fol-
lowed with a statement pointing out that
he had desired to testify in private, but
declaring that those whose names were
the subject or fufnOT Shoulu Soui' ~
fullest investigation.
Gardner to Be Heard
Tomorrow the committee probably
will hear Rep. Gardner, who declared
on the floor of the House recently that
he knew there was a leak" Monday
Thomas w. Lawson of Boston is to
appear and if he can be reached Der
nard Baruch will be subpoenaed.
1t is understood that Secretary
Lansing and Mr.. Tumulty Will be
asked to testify before the committee
decides upon it's report to the House
on whether the Wood resolution ask
ing for an investigation BY SPECIAL
committee should pass.
The committee adopted a resolution
asking the New York Stock Exchange
and local brokers to preserve their
records of transactions from Dec. ~
TO date. Whether any of these records
shall be sought as evidence will be de-
cided later.
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Strangled to Death

The blood stained enlargement. be-
lieved to have belonged to the Pits
burgher, was found today beneath the
window of a room at hotel occupied
by Lewis last Wednesday.
The results of the autopsy by Will
liam Wadsworth. corcner's physician
made public today. showed that Miss
Coberts death was due to strangula-
tion.
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The Evidence

Had Lewis been innocent and bounded
to suicide by disgrace incident to the link
ing of his name with the murder of Miss
Colbert, he would certainly have left d
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tntsrnationa! Newa Service.

intsrnationa! News Service.
 WASHINGTON. Jan. 24.-It has been learned from high official sources that regardless of the action of the senate on the presidents peace ad- dress it is not likely to have any ef- feet on the belligerent nations in the immediate future. The time is not yet ripe for such efforts, say those in close touch with foreign sentiment
 Embassies of the allied nationa have received confidential advices from their governments to the effect that no official recognition of the presi. dents speech before the senate will he taken very soon and that it is quite possible it will be ignored entirely.
 II was stated that Mir. Wilson has proposed a plan which has much merit and Is worthy of careful consideration wken the war shall be concluded ana plans made to ensure the future peace
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said. is a perfectly legitimate busi- ness but it Is of such a nature that many men who engage in it do not wan 1t known to even their most in- ti'n.Je friends.
 h. addition to the injustice which would be done many men by display ing the records to the eyes of the curious great damage would be done the firms whose business affairs are written on those pages. said the at. torneys.
 Examiner Whipple explained to the house committee who were holding the hearing that the books were neces- sary to the investigation and asked that orders be issued for their pro-
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ENTENTE LIABLE TO IGNORE SPEECH
 OF PRESIDENT

of the world. But. entente diplomats say. the proposed plan does not fit in with the purposes of the allies and with their ideas as to the only way tho war can be terminated which Is the subjugation of the German allies When this shall have been accomplish cd either wholly or ia part America would do well to come forward with 8 plan which will insure the future against war. And the protection of North and South America against en- croachments of aggressive nations would then be well within the scope of America's activities. But until the allies have effected their purpose, the diplomatic informants say any pro- posal of peace by America will be premature.
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The wrangling did not result in any action on the resolution which had been alterd to provide for a free for oil debate on January 29. Just as the time approached when the resolution seemed likely to be voted on it passed automatically under the rules to the calendar.
 As the parliamentary situation stands now, the debates on the presidents pi oposal for an international league will be daily occurrences. Admini3tra-
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International News Service.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-Today the senate spent two hours in a wr1ngling debate on the resolution introduced yesterday by Senator Cum mins of Iowa for an open debate on the presidents address before the sen !. ate on the subject of peace league canse it suggested honorable terms fol both sides and provided a means by which no nation could ever prey on another in the future
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International Nsws Service.

International Nsws Service.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-The latter part of yesterdays leak investigation WE occupied by squabbles between Examiner Whipple and brokers. bank CTS and their attorneys. The conten- ticn of the financial gentlemen was that they could not be compelled to pi cduce their books which the govern ment claimed would show who profit ed by the leak.
 Attorneys for the bankers and brok- era declared that 1t was a monstrous imposition and that great harm would be done to many people whose names appear on their books that are de- m;.aded. Speculation in stocks, they
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International Nsws Service.

LONDON, Jan. 24.-Reports Of an unofficial nature wore printed yester- day and are dilated on in today's is- sues of two naval engagements h the North sea on Monday night between torpedo boats and destroyers of tht BI itish and German navies.
 The reports say that eight torpedo boats were sunk. Of these the Ger mans lost seven and the British. one The admiralty has made no announce mtnt of the engagements as yet. The fights occurred off the West Frieslan islands of the Dutch coast. The first fight took place when British torpedo beats on patrol duty made out small fc ctilla of German boats proceeding southward in the darkness of night. 1he British gave battle and at the same time called for assistance. The Germans fought a running fight until they encountered the main body of Gc,man boats.
 The British boats which had chased tho German scouts were soon rein fo, ced and the augmented fotilla at taeked the Germans who soon took to flight many of their boats being sunk and partially disabled.
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bring about action by the senate to sustain the president and republicans and a few democrats are averse to the presidents plan and to any effort whatsoever on the part of the United States that brings pressure on any of the warning nations in Europe
 Most of those in opposition to the president are thonught to be of pro- ally proclivities or to be influenced considerably by those of their con- stituents who are proflting by the war Their plea is that the European
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FRENCH TAKE OVER MERCHANT SHIPS
 FOR PUBLIC USE

The advices say that the French ge nius for utilizing everything is be- ing manifested in inco1ceivable ways. Wcrk Is found for children and old people and the patriotic fervor of the people cannot be understood by those who have not witnessed 1t. Life in + ance goes on Ia a most orderly man. Ter, every one having his or her task wh.ch is as calmly approached each day az though no war existed.
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duction at the hearing.
 This morning the session was again confronted with refusal on the part of the governors of the exchange, the bankers, and the brokers whose books arc sought. They fatly declared that they would suffer any penalty rather than produce their books before the committee.
 This afternoon the house commit tee agreed to an executive session with the exchange officials to try and reach an amicable agreement by which all the books not only of the exchange but of the brokers and bankers could be examined.
 The financial representatives asked
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U. S. DIPLOMATS 10 INVESTIGATE
 BELC|AN DEPORTATION

quent treatment of the impre ssed men.
 Lansing says that this B bnlns dono in the interests of truth and at the suggestion of England's foreign office. Germany was asked to allow the investigation to proceed and i'm mediately gave the desired permis- sicn and offered to give any oppor- tu1lity desired by the American rep resentattves to study the matter la all Its aspects. Lansing said that Ger many had offered to assist In the tn- vsstigation to the limit of lts power.
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BRITISH PAPERS
 TAKE OFFENCE
 AT PEACE SPEECH

any good to themselves or the world if they persist in their plan to weak n Germany beyond her power to re- cuperate.
 The freedom of seas which MT. Will :. son wishes assured to all nations in the future must mean, some editorial writers say. nothing else than that the seGs on which England is supreme arc act free. They find in this matter cause to complain indignantly because Americans should critise Britaln's naval policy which, they say. cannot be other than 1t Is.