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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06
Two Motorcycle Victims

Pittsield, Mass. Aug. 5.-Leander H.
Cardinal and Mrs. James Higgin-
botham. both of this city, died at
local hospital a few hours after a mo-
torcycle on which they We're riding col
lided with an automobile near here to-
day. Frank Quinn of Dalton. driver
of the automobile, and his companions,
We're unniured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06
attended the funeral Of Charles co.
burn Smith.

Miss Edna Traitor. operator in tina
local telephone Office. who was s,ruct
and run over by an automobile Thurs.
day noon, has returned 10 her duties
in the office.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06
Plumbers on Strike

Lewiston. Me. Aug. 5-A strike Of Lew
lston and Auburn plumbers IL In effect.
They ask higher wages. a half holiday
weekly and closed shops. seventy-fve
men are affected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06
TELEGRAPH BRIEFS
Oil Tax and Paper Money

Lima. Peru, Aug. 5.-Congress has
approved a progressive tax on oils in
tended for expectation. Congress also
has passed a law providing for the
emission of paper money as a subsu-
tute for silver currency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06
ALBION
Mrs. Jacob Prentiss

Mrs Jacob Prentiss passed away at
her home IN this town at about s
o'clock Sunday afternoon. The funeral
will be from her late home at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

DR.. and Mrs. L. G. Bunker and
daughter Hope have gone to Owls
Head, where they will pass a short
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Albert H. York was in Boston Satur-
day on business, returning in the eve
ming with an automobile which he
drove through from that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06
German Food Distribution

Amsterdam. Aug. 5.-Aceording 70 the
vsssr zeitung Of Bremen. the German
system Of food distribution is about to
- entirely rsorganizsd under Herr Won
Ralle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Miss Jennie King Of squire's store
left Saturday night for a two-weeks
vacation during which she will visit
with friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Key. W. F. Berry, secretary of the
Christian Civic League, was in Halo
well Sunday where he preached at the
Methodist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06
German Airplane Is
Interned on Ameland

Amsterdam, Aug. 5.-A German air
plane landed today on the island OF
Ameland on account of motor trouble
The occupants Of the machine were
informed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Military Funeral for FIeisehmann
funeral was held here today for Charles
Fleischmann. student aviator In the navy
flying corps, who was killed Thursday
night. The ceremonies we're attended by
the young mans parents and bis aaaess.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06
U. s. Engineers Visit Londo

London. Aug 5.-A large party OF
American engineers from the Borden
camp were given % hours leave to visit
London and see the sights OF the city TO-
dag. They were given q hearty welcome
wherever they arpeared.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Harry Wing. who is employed by
the Central Maine Power Co. at Cast
inc was at his home in this city over
Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Sherman Of Gin
ton were calling on friends in the city
for a time Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Miss Fife Croker of the Emery
Brown Co.. left Saturday night for a
two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Wardwell return
ed Saturday night from Crescent
Beach and Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

j. s. Trumbull Of Pittsfeld was in
the city for short time Saturday
calling or friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

PRESIDENT Arthur ]. Roberts Of Col
oy College was in the city Saturday on
AIS return from SkQWhezan.-Whexs ha-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Miss Caroline Jobber of the L. II.
Soper, Co, left Saturday evening for n
two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Mr., and Mrs. Orlando Kimball re-
turned Saturday night from short
trip to Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Charles Chase Of Jackman was in the
city for a short ime Saturday, on a
business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Mrs. Ralph W, Atkins and son have
returned from visit with relatives in
Pittsfield.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Ameland lies in the North sea. It
belongs to The Netherlands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Miss Margaret Lord Of the Wardwell
Dry Goods Co, left Saturday night for
a two-w weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Roak returned Sun
day from a several days visit with
friends and relatives in Machias.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Thomas Bell was in Boston Saturday
on business for the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Mrs. Alyah Watson Of Belgrade was
in the city Saturday calling on friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Hubert Wardwell of Camden was an
over Sunday visitor to relatives in the
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Mr., and Mrs. Harry stanhope returned
Sunday from several days auto trip
to Machias.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Mrs. Fred kelso of Portland is
visiting with relatives in the city for
time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Foster and fam
lily left Sunday by auto. for South
HaTps"ell for two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06

Ralph Tardiff Of the Wardwcli Dry
Goods Co. left Saturday night for a
two weeks vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-08-06
WATT: RIIIL.Ll.E:

Thomas Bell was in Boston Saturday
on business for the day
Mrs. Alvah Watson of Belgrade was
in the city Saturday calling on friends
Hubert Wardwell of Camden was an
over Sunday visitor to relatives in the
city.
Mrs Fred kelso of Portland is
visiting with relatives in the city for
a time.
Ralph Tardiff Of the Wardwcli Dry
Goods Co. left Saturday night for a
two weeks vacation.
Mr. and Mrs J, A. Foster and fam
lily left Sunday by auto. for South
Harpswell for two weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Stanhope returned
Sunday from a several days auto trip
TO Machias.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Roak returned Sun
day from several days visit with
friends and relatives in Machias.
Miss Margaret Lord Of the Wardwell
Dry Goods Co, left Saturday night for
a two weeks vacation.
-
Mr. and Mrs f. c. Wardwell return
ed Saturday night from Crescent
Beach and Bangor.
Miss Fife Croker of the Emery
Brown Co, left Saturday night for a
two weeks vacation.
Mr. and Mrs Orlando ISip,hou "a
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06

Wilmington, D. C., Feb. 6-A pa trlotic and picturesque feature of the ceremonies attending the sec ond inauguration of President Will son and Vice President Marshall, March 4, will be supplied by the rapidly thinning ranks of the Grand Army of the Republic.
 Recently when the increasing feebleness of the grim and gray old boys in blue was called to the at tentioR of Inaugural Chairman Rob ert N. Harper, he conferred with Col. J"hn McElroy and other re- Dresentative men of the G. A. R. with the result that the length of march O. the veterans is to be great ly shO1 tened in what may be their las4 inaugural procession. This will add an atmosphere of pathos
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
INAUGURAL ID
 BE BRILLIANT

Washington, D. C., Feb. Re presentatiYe citizens of the eapl- tal and government officials with one accord are combining for Ser vice auxiliary to the general in augural committee to make the sec ond induction of Woodrow Wilson into the Presidency one of the great events of the twentieth cen tury. Innovations are promised in pageantry feature and fire works display, and novelty and the break ing away from the time-worn cus- toms in the social functions.
 The Federation of Citizens AssO- ciatiors is planning an education al exposition of Uncle Sam in his workshop It Is proposed to visu- alize government work in the sev- eral executive departments, which is being carried on tor the better ment of the people. Inaugural Chairman Robert N. Harper says the proposed exhibit of the govern ment's activities placed on view in one central place will give the thousands of inaugural visitors an exhibition such as has never been seen anywhere before.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
CREW INTERNED
 FROM GERMAN SHIP

Seattle, Feb. 6-Fourteen of ficers and the crews of the German steamship Saxonia and the German ship Steinbeck, which has been in termed at Eagle Harbor for the past several months were removed from on board their respective ships and have been confined in the federal station. when it was learned today that they first damaged the en- zine Of the Saxonia, atfer which thcI had made an unsuccessful attempt 10 destroy the vessel by setting fire to her
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
LINE OF MARCH SHORTENED FOR
 VETERANS IN INAUGURAL PARADE

to the slowly moving picture they will present while passing the Pres ident's reviewing stand in front of the White House, and the i'm pulse will come to the beholders to bare their heads before the passing battle flags in their tatters of glory, and that talisman of duty and service, the little bronze button.
 The veteran escorting division is the outgTowth of an incident of the first inauguration of President Ul- ysses s. Grant March 4, 1869, when a group of his former fight ing men who had followed his for tune from the Wilderness to Appo- mattox, insisted in marching be- hind tie carriage of their chieftain 10 the east Capitol portico, where he took the oath of office.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
15t VESSELS LOST IN JANUARY

Washington, Feb. 6-According to the Journal Of Commerce which was issued today, the destruction to the merchant marine during the month os January due to submarine mines and kindred war causes was greater than in any one month since the beginning of the war. The tonnage lost according to the Jour nal was 336ss7 tons involving the loss of 154 vessels.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06

Washington, Feb. 6-While the United States is before the worlds court Of public opinion, and is anx- !ously awaiting the period which will determine either peace or war with Germany, President Wilson is determined that there shall be no word spoken or deed committed that will merit a scintilla of re- Droach even from Germany.
 Nothing is to be done which is not justified by the laws Of the na- tiors and humanity.
 Hope Is still expressed that Ger many might at the last moment mod itY the declaration of the Imperial government of its intention of puT~ suing an unrestricted submarine
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
DOVE OF PEACE STILL MOVERS
 OVER EXPECTANT AMERICA

warfare. This hope, however, is al most dissipated by news which has been received from Berlin which gives the opinions of high German officials that Germany would never recede from the position which she has taken -.
 Count You Bernstorff has notified all consuls from all parts of the United States to come to New York prepared to sail from that port on February twelfth, he hay lug secured passage for over two hundred on board the Scandinavian Liner Frederick the Eighth, sailing from New York for ChriStiania on that date.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
SWITZERLAND REFUSES ID SEVER
 RELATIONS WITH GERMANY.

in an effort to bring about a modi- fication of Germany's declaration of intention of unrestricted warfare, that Switzerland will not adopt the suggestion.
 This is the first response to the notes sent out to the ministers of the European neutral nations.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
GERMAN WORKNIEN
 BEING DISCHARGED

Baton Rouge, Feb. 6-The Stand ard Oil Company of Louisiana to- day dismissed all unnaturalized German workmen employed in and abou: it's refinery here and has put an armed guard around the plant.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06

Washington, Feb. 6-The United States government is anxiously watching today for real develop ments over the German threat.
 Al midnight the five day limit was reached allowing the safe pass age of neutral vessels from the re- stricted zone. ,>
 The declaration of Germany of it's intention of carrying on an unre- stricted warfare by submarines on the seas provided that all neutral vessels would be allowed until mid night of February fifth in which
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06

Repairs having been made to the steam apparatus of the Skag- way steam laundry, which was damaged by the frost during the last week of cold weather, work Las been resumed and those need ing laundry will please call up No. 70
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06

Washington, Feb. Conformation was today received at the State De- partment from Envoy Plaesant A. Stovall, minister to Switzerland, that in answer to President Will sons suggestion tat all neu- tral nations take similar steps to those adopted by the United States
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
MILLION
 DAMAGE DUNE

New York, Feb. 6-T is esdmat' ed by inspectors who have gone aboard the interned German and Austrian ships in the Hoboken arhor, after the crews ot the yes sels hal been removed, that dam age tC. the extent of thirty million dollars had been done to the thirty one ships interned, according to a report printed in today's impres- sion of the New York Sun.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06

 IS DECORATED

Amsterdam, Feb. 6--It was an- nounced here today that Kaiser Wil+ liam had conferred the iron cross, together with the order of the White Ribbon upon Count Von Bernstorff in recognition of his loyalty to the Imperial government wbI.e ambassador to the United States. ,iiItlg A
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
SUBMARINE IMMUNITY CEASED
 AT TWELVE O'CLOCK LAST NIGHT

to get out of the prohibited zone, and +ha+ after that time, it was Germany's intention that all yes sels, no matter what their character, plying in the waters about Great Britain. Italy and France, with the exception of g very limited area, are subject to instant, unwarned destruction.
 President Wilson has directed thar all rumors and reports bear ing on the infringement of Ameri- can rights should be reported to him immediately.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
GERMAN SHELL KILLS AMERICAN
 LEAVING TORPEDOED VESSEL

cab,e6 today that the Provisional collier EaYestone had eben sunk by a shell, fired from German sub marine in the vicinity of Fastnet yesterday. and that an American negro, Hho was an able seaman, Richard Wallace, by name, of Bal timore, Maryland, had been killed. The crew of the EaTestone had just left the ship in the life boats when they were fired upon by the subma- rine and Wallace was killed by one of the shells.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06

Newport News, Feb. 6-All Ger man employees, who have not be- come naturalized citizens of the United States are being laid oft 4oday by the Newport News Ship building and Dry Dock Company.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
AUXILIARY MEETING

The Womahs Church, Auxiliary will meet at the home of Mrs. CasEe- at 3 D. m., Wednesday, Mrs. Caskey and Mrs. Kennedy be- ing hostesses. As this is a buRi- ness meeting. followed by a social hour, large attendance is request ed. 2-5-2t.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06

Washington, Feb. 6-senator Miles Poindexter, of Washington, today declared in the United States senate that the danger of trouble with Japan puts a more serious crisis before the country than that which might grow out of the break with Germany.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
ANSWER FROM GERMAN
 GOVERNMENT DUE SOON
reserve corps.

Washington, Feb. - The ans wer from the Imperial German gov ernmen; to President Wilson's note, giving notice of the breaking off os diplomatic relations of that ma ton with the United States is ex- pected within the next twenty-four hours.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
DANGER FROM JAPAN GREATER THAN GERMANY

of Cape Flattery, and it is stated that they are searching for Ger man commerce raider which is re ported to be lurking in the waters of the North Pacific, ready to make a dash on any merchant vessel which might have Q cargo of valuable merchandise.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06

Seattle, Feb. 6-According to adviccs received in this city today three Japanese battleships are re- ported as having passed in by way
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
JR. GETS
 COMMISSION

Washington, Feb. 6-President Wilson today appointed Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., Major in the in fantry department in the officers reserve corps.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06

Honolulu, Feb. 6-At an early hour today three warships, flying the Japanese flags have arrived in the vicinity of the Hawaii Islands.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06
BORDER TROOPS MOVE NORTH

Columbus, Feb. 6-General Persh- ing's men today resumed their march towards the border stations.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-02-06

London, Feb. 6-A report has been received here at the American minister's office from Consul Frost at Queenstown, that Richard Wal lace, an American citizen had been killed when 8 German submarine sunF the British steamship Fave stone. : a:
 Washington, Feb. 6-The news ever the killing of Richard Wallace has only served to increase the ten sion of the situation here.
 Consul Frost of Queenstown
The Clovis news., 1917-10-11
State NORMAL s
HIGH SCHOOL Z

West Texas State Normal q, Clovis
High School =. Outweighcd on an nv
cragc Of over twenty pounds 10 the
man. and facing grown men instead Of
boys. the local high school foot ball
team last Saturday afternoon on the
Canyon teams home grounds. put the
fear of defeat into the hearts of the
Normal players, and played them to Il
>tandstill. with Il knowledge Of the
odds against the boys II was hardly
thought possible for them to do better
against the teachers than to hold the
score tn about twenty or thirty to
nothing. Especially In view Of the
fact that the Canyon team Is college
team, and throughout the remainder
of the season will be prohibited by rule
from playing against any teams that
are not Of full college rank, no thought
of a victory for Clovis was entertained
previous to the game.
When the two teams fnced each other
at $3.50 last Saturday afternoon. II
groan of dismay went up from the
bleachers. The difference In size was
81 apparent. to say nothing Of the
difference IN age that II walkaway for
the home team Canyon was all that
was apparently in sight. There were
cries from the fans, urging the Normal
ties not to slaughter the high school
boys But those ideas sooh vanished
into thin air. leaving only shouts from
the crowd. urging the teachers not IL
let Clovis get away from them
The entire game was an exhibition
Of evenly matched clean football. Tht
advantage in weight and age held by
the Canyon team was entirely counter
balanced by the greater speed and
versatility Of the high schools attack
Time and again Dea Raybourn who
played right half-back for Clovis would
work n snake like course through tht
opponents. making first down. The
score ut the end Of the first half was
90, the ball never having been within
real striking distance Of either goal.
The only touchdown Of the game
came In the third quarter when Il
Canyon back through some flukc play
which neither team was able to account
for afterward skirted right end for Il
counter. The attempt Mt goal failed
Nothing dauntcd, the Clovis boys cam,
right back. determined To get back
that touchdown rhcy had worked the
bah TO the center of the field hy ,ho
end Of the third quarter, but worn
down hy this time by the superior
The Clovis news., 1917-10-11

weight Of the Normals, were unable to
push the ball down the field as rapidly
Ms earlier In the game. With but five
seconds to play and the goal still twen-
ty-fve yards distant, Howard Mason
put place kick between the bars,
making the score G-3
The special feature Of the game was
the running and all around play of
Dca Raybourn. His work was II rev
claton to the Canyon team. Howard
Mason also came In for II full share Of
the praise. As the smallest player on
the field he made an impressive show
ing. carrying the ball for several goot
gains, and breaking mp several forwart
passes. The entire Clovis team pluyet
hard. steady football. and made a
showing that would be II credit to /
school much larger than Clovis High.
Following Is the lineup:
Il. T.. James Roger.
Il. G-TOm Pendergrass.
X. G.--Frank Fenley.
C.-Paul Steed.
L.G.-Porter Marsh.
J.. T. Walter Gibson.
l.. E-Mike Grow.
Q-Howard Mason.
R.H.-Dea RaybOurn.
LII. Dewey Eshleman.
f. B.-Floyd Marsh
The Clovis news., 1917-10-11
A VISIT TO TEXICO.

Through the courtesy or Mr.. l.. a.
Beckley. The c'lit,r of The News Wiz, n
Texico-Farwell visitor last Friday
While there Editor Hudson Of the
Teyico- Farwell News piloted us to the
offices of the Cannon Ball Motor Co.
and showed MS the architects prints Of
the factory the company proposes to
build there. and we must say II Is
some building. The other day the
News heard n man refer to e. A. Rob
erson. the promoter Of this enterprise,
as Cannon Ball. Robertson and we be-
lieve the name is not inapplicablc
for he Is surely raising some smoke ut
Texico-Farwell The town is enjoying
much building activity now.
The Clovis news., 1917-10-11
ALLIE MAE WHITFIELD.

Allie Mae, the little baby girl of Mr..
and Mrs. T.. G. Whitfield died last
Wednesday aud was buried Thursday
at the Clovis cemetery. the funeral SER
vices being conducted by Elder Frank
Weeks. Little Allie Mae was five
years old and the parents have the
sympathy Of all IN the loss of their
darling little child.
The Clovis news., 1917-10-11
NEW STUDEBAKERS.

The Clovis Buick Co. has sold new
Studebaker cars to the following dur
ing the past week:
Nash Brady Of near Melrose
Il. X. Hay, PortalcS
Bill NeSbit, Fort Sumner.
j. II. Conner and ID. l.. Moye Of
Clovis.
The Clovis news., 1917-10-11
Proof That lie Feared God.

Parson Susie am sorry your
papa was not ut church.
Susie" Please, no sir. he cnt ont
walking in the woods"
Parson-"l am afraid. Susie, your
papa does not fear God.
SuSie-"Oh. yes, sir; guess he does
he took his gnn with him."
The Clovis news., 1917-10-11
CARD or THANKS.

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks and fullest appreciation to all
Of our friends who have been so nice
to us and have, through prayerfm
sympathy, made lighter the great bur
dcns in the loss Of our dear son and
brother
Mr.. and Mrs. j. V. Foreman and
family.
The Clovis news., 1917-10-11
BURIED AT ATHENS. TEXAS.

Mrs. Fannie Conner died last week
and the remains were shipped TO
Athens. Texas for burial. Before the
remains were shipped funcra, SER
vice was held at the Magic City TN
dcrlaking Parors and was conducted
hy Rev Culpcppcr
Mr.. Connor is q machinist at the
Santa Fe shops and they moved 10
Clovis about a year ago for the bcnc
lt of Mrs. Connor's health.
The Clovis news., 1917-10-11
CARD or THANKS.

We desire to thank all those who
were so kind to Us during the illness
and at the funeral of our little girl,
Allie Mae. The words Of sympathy
have helped us 10 bear our great grief.
Mr.. aLd Mrs r. e. Whitfield