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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29
GERMANS AGAIN
BOMB LONDON
TContinued from First Page. ]

From a height of 10000 feet. All
#hree of the crew were burned TO
cath. An indecisive engagement
kas fought by a British pilot with
mother raider over the sea. All
he British pilots returned safely.
The announcement follows:
The latest information shows
that two groups of raiders crossed
Khe Essex coast and one group the
Kent coast practically simultane-
Eormer detachments proceeded to-
wards London on parallel courses
Eaeross Essex. The capital was ap-
preached from the east and north
ast shortly after ..
"Of the machines which crossed
/ he Kent coast two dropped bombs
II the Isles of Thanet and Sheppey.
=rhe remainder, crossing the Thames
Estuary. also approached East Lon
don through Essex.
apparently about fifteen ma
khines took part in these attacks. of
Which four or five reached the cap
Ial and dropped bombs in various
stricts between 9 and 10 p. m.
Some time after the first attack
d terminated other enemy air.
Rnes crossed the Essex coast. Only
e of these reached London, which
entered from the north, bombs
ing dropped between 1915 and
80 a. m.
"A number of machines of the
loyal Flying Corps went up. Two
our scouts encountered enemy
eroplanes over Essex. After a brief
light at close range the raider took
fire and fell in flames to the ground,
10000 feet below. All three men,
bers of it's crew were burned to
death.
Several other engagements with
epemy machines were reported by
ur pilots, one of whom pursued a
#aider across the coast and fought
n indecisive engagement over the
IA All our pilots returned safelY'
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29
Asks Permission to
Confer Regarding Peace
By .Assoeiated Press

Petrograd, Friday, Janury 25.-
NJ. Joffe, of the Russian peace COM
mission at Brest-Litovsk. has sent
request to Count Czernin, the Aus
tro- Hungarian Foreign Minister,
that he be given permission to go to
Vienna to confer with representa-
tives of the Austrian people regard
ing peace. In telegram to the
Smolny Institute to-day, NJ. Joffe
said that his action was prompted
by a general belief that the Austrian
people We're most anxious for peace
regardless of the views of their gov
ernment.
The Petrograd newspapers en-
phasize the importance of disorders
in Vienna and Cracow and claim to
-haNe information that the unrest is
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29
Claim Canned Whale
is Finest Delicacy

New York-"A whale of a meal
promises to have a new meaning in
the near future. Canned whale, the
latest war food, is rapidly gaining
popularity throughout the East and
may replace Holsters and other sea-
foods as a delicious dish.
The edible feature of this fish is
highly recommended by the food ex-
perts as a substitute for meats.
So, a whale of a meal hereafter
will not be just a mere expression,
but a fishy reality.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29

day. carrying a small black travelling
bag. He registered as Davis or
Dawson. from Boston. The descrip-
tion follows: Five feet weights 96
pounds, hunch back, broad shouldered.
brown suit. checkered overcoat, brown
felt hat, and is reported to have
friends in the oity. Anyone seeing
him is asked to report to Chief of Po-
lice WetZe4.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29
U. S. May Relinquish
Control of Railways One
Year After Wars End

Washington, Jan. 29.-The Sem
ate Interstate Commerce Commits
sion by vote of to to-day de-
cided to amend the administration
railway bill to provide that the gov
ernment shall relinquish control
over the railroads within one year
after the end of the war
Some committeeman who opposed
this change announced later they
would endeavor to have the COM
mittee rescind its action. and if they
failed, they would submit minority
reports,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29
DYNAMITE GIRL CoNFEssEs
Court Cleared While She Speaks:
government Withholds Information

hSht "NhhiOhuS IntOtInatlOn
Chicago, Jan. 29.-Linda Jose, a
Youngstown, o., girl, arrested here
two weeks ago while carrying a grip
containing dynamite, expressed a
desire to confess when arraigned
yesterday. The courtroom was clear
ed while she told her story.
After the interview the only in
formation made public was that the
girl said her name was really Linda
Joise, that she was permitted to write
to her parents at Youngstown, and
that she was willing to take her pm
ishment If possible without impli-
eating friends. She was held in SEQ
600 bail and sent back to the Jail.
Aanda Molesky. in the same Jail, on
another charge, said Miss Joise,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29

spreading throughout Austria Hun
gary.
The Vechernia Post declares that
Austria-Hungary already has Offer
ed to make separate peace with
Russia regardless of the action of
GERMANY
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29
COUGH CURES" FAILED

'Three years ago my oldest boy,
|aul. had terrible cold. Different
inds of cough cures" failed to help
! I'M. Then l gave him Father
zbhKs Medicine and his cough soon
BASED. l also used it to build up
he health of the boys and prevent
klem from getting cold" (Signed)
J. Coutu, 20 High St. Haverill. Mass.
=uaranteed free from alcohol or
Angerous drugs. All pure nourish-
ZPnt.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29
RED cross TO
FORM HOME CAMPS
BY .4sSo.infcd Prcss

Washington, Jan. 90. - To assist
in keeping relatives in personal touch
with soldiers in training camps and
hospitals. the American Red Cross has
notified Secretary Baker that it is
prepared to establish at home the
same camp service already establish
ed in France.
Secretary Baker recently wrote to
Chairman Dawson of she Red Cross
War Council, suggesting that the Red
cross assist in establishing this medi-
um OF communication.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29
SIX BOYs ARRESTED FOR
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF

A haul of six boys was made by
police last night at the National
Theater. Sixth and Dauphin streets,
when they became so disorderly that
theater employees could not control
them. Repeated complaints have been
coming from the National Theater
for disturbances of this nature The
alleged ringleader of the gang"
James Chester. 231 Hamilton street.
has been in the tolls three times for
using profane language and disor-
derly conduct in the presence of wo-
arrested William Taggert, 1916 Logan
street; William Weigle. 1918 North
Fifth street: Harry Daugherty. 1725
1907 y North Seventh street and
Fred Hoffman, Gil Dauphin street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29
SEARCH FOR OLIVER O. DAVIS

Police are searching for Oliver o.
Davis, who disappeared from Hayer-
NIL, Mass, over a week ago, and has
not been heard of since. His mother.
n. %. Davis, hearing that he had been
in this city, is aiding in the search.
Davis was last seen in this city when
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29
NEGLECTED COLDS
LEAD TO PNEUMONIA
Many Lives
Needlessly
Sacrificed

Colds are al
ways danger
Gus. They of
ten develop in
to S eric u s
throat a n d
lung troubles,
pneumonia and
b r o n C h / t is,
which often
result fatally.
The time to
treat a cold is
at the begin
ming the best
way to treat it
is to begin
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29
TROTZKY AGAIN OPENS
PARLEY WITH GERMANS
[Continued from First Page. !

and to return it to the Rumanian
people.
''Third-That the former COM
Misunderstanding of the Rumanian
front, Lieutenant General Stcher-
batcheff. be declared a rebel against
the revolution and an enemy of the
people, and is hereby outlawed."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29

a few days ago proposed that they
attack the sheriff with a milk bot
tie
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29

was instantly killed in an automobile
accident in Los Angeles. according to
word received at his home here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-29
MOVIE STAR is KILLED

Williamsport, Pa, Jan. 29.-
Franklin Ritchie, a widely-known
motion picture actor and one-time
star in The Clansman" company,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-27

| DRY at o'clock. They will he
lied by Harvey D. Eaton. boas sun
the Kennebec Exemption r. s0 q
?, and given instructions. Thsv No
then report mt the Elmwood NW
O'Clock for dinner and the a..
citizens, who notify George n ,,
arty that they desire tn tale neg neg
in company with these men. maa mn"
accommodated. At the close ~
dinner cigars will be furnished 'e
there will be brief addresses bv AM Anu
yor Wardwell. President ArtI,,r
Roberts and others. Later the =,
will be the guests Of the mana pema.
OF one of the local theaters.
On Wednesday morning =, A,
accordance with arrangements rcaaa
with the chief engineer OF tho sl
department, there win be two h,o.,s
OF the fire whistle, which will ~
the citizens OF Watervilic out Ia ~
ness the departure of the bows =,
@ and the Colby Military comnar',
have been invited to act rs escor, :
the men and the former has accented
The Waterville Military Band. W n
Haines. leader, has offered its vow
vices free for the occasion and n
citizens are invited to march n ~.
station with the men The process,o,,
will leave City Hall square Mt -;
for the train.
This will be practically the SIN,
program that will be carried cur ~
Saturday when tho list cf men ,,,i,
hshen tUdaJ will leave for Fort 81.
cum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-27
COLBY PROF. RESIGNS
TO ACCEPT NEW POSITION

Prof. Gilbert Tolnan of the physi.s
department. Of Colby college has an.
nounced his resignation to become 81.
fectiNe at the close of the present %,
lege year. Prof. Tolman is res,spine :,
accept a position as head Of the Science
department OF Kiverdale Country schoo,
for Boys in New ic:n City. The schoo,
Is wealthy private institution. ana
Prof. Toiman's opportunities are mpc,
improved in his new position.
Prof. Tolman has been assistant pro.
fessor of physics for the past two Years
and before that was engaged in busi.
ness. He has been at Colby before. AZ
he passed a few years in teaching h.,a
before going into business, returning IN
each here in the fall of 1915 He is mur,
respected by the student body Of tbs
college and his departure will caus,
great regret His many friends win
him rood luck in his new position.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-27
Mrs. Ada A. Wehher

Mrs. Ada A. Weber of Union street
d!ed AT tiray's hospital SATURDAY noon
shortly before o'clock at the age Of
% years and months. She was the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Chat
Zee. an old North Vassalhoro family.
ana the widow of Alonzo l.. Weber,
For many years Mrs Webber lived with
her husband at 3 Union street, but since
his death she had lived at II Union
street. She was greatly beloved by ali
VINO knew her. Her friends were count =
ed ny her acquaintance and she was
always soiicitous and helpful with all.
Her many kind deeds will long he re-
membered by the recipients of her IA
Vor. Only last Monday she gave her
contribution TO the Red Cross. of which
she was helpful member. She.yas also
member of the Congregat iona,
church
MIS-. Weber is survived 10y a broth
err James IL. Chaffee, ~ wears Of age,
who lives al Wrenthan. Mass. She had
no children but leaves several nieces
ana nepheWs, am1lg them being Miss
Mary L. Chaffee of Boston, who was
with her when she died. and Samuel
and BENJAMIN Chafee Of Wmslow.
The funeral service will be held this
morning at the home on Union street M
10 O'Clock and will he conducted by
rev. Charles r. Robinson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-27

John Heron died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Annie Heron Foley,
early Saturday morning as the result Of
shock which he sustained at the home
OF lr'ah Dudley Of Smithhe!d last
Thursday evening. Mr.. Heron was i'll
curing the winter with pneumonia but
mad apparently been in good health
within the past few weeks. Mr.. Heron
was born in It. John, y. B. the son OF
Alex and Nancy (Higgins) Heron. He
had lived il Waterville about 20 years
ard at one time conducted a bakery
here. He was also employed as flag
man for the ". c. Il. K. at ,he foot OF
Sand hill for several years Since the
death OF his wife Sin years ago he had
made his home with his daughter ami
her husband, Mr.. and Mrs Foley. Be
sides his daughter Mr. Heron is sur
riVea by three sisters. Mrs Herbert
brewer and Miss Ellen Heron of Marys-
WIFE, n B., and Mrs. Belle McSurley OF
Euciaire. Wis, and two brothers, Alex
heron' editor of a paper in Montreal,
and William of Marysville.
The funeral will he held at the home
OF his daughter this afternoon at .
Q CLOCK Rev. T. J Coolbroth eeiciat-
ing 1urial will be at Pine Grove cem-
etery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-27
MEMORIAL
SERVICES

Memorial Sunday was observed in
this city with appropriate services at
the Methodist church at 1890 o'clock
In the forenoon. The memorial ser
mon was preached by the pastor, Rev,
Ernest \, Legg and the church was
tled in respect to the G. A r. Vet
Grams and their allied bodies who at
tended the services III response TO a
cordial invitation extended to them
from tina, church.
w. $. Heath Post G.. A. X. met at
by the W'aterviie Military band and
escorted ly Company G and several
patriotic todies. marched to the
church. DIR. e. G. Hooper of Wins
low acted as marshal and George Will
son, was officer of the day. This is
the 18th consecutive time that Com
.rade Wilson has teaded the march of
these veterans OR Memorial SUNDAY.
Behind the band came Company G.
Capt. Irwin f. Thomas, with 50 men;
! Garfield Camp Sons of Veterans.
! Commander Charles ID. Robinson:
t Charles Remission bearing the flag
for the Grand Army, the members Of
F. w. s. Heath Post, Fred u. Lunt.
COMMANDER; Spanish War veterans.
! W. |. sterling commanding. With
Mr.. Sterling marched two members of
the Naval Recruiting mission. AT the
church the procession was augmented
ny 90 members Of W. S. Heath Circle.
Ladies Of The G, A. r., Mrs. Mabel
Toppan, president; the Ladies' Aux
Hilary of the Sons Of Veterans and
Dorothea Dix Tent. Daughters of
Veterans
Inc guests Of the occasion were
seated ia the body of the church
which was beautifully decorated for
the occasion. White lilacs banked
the front CT the altar. the choir IA
was fringe of purple ilacs, while
the opposite rail was decorated with
Wild cherry blossoms. At the back
lot the thancel hung a LARGE flag.
with another at either side of the
altar; while over the arch at the left,
Was placed the large church service
nag and ut the right another flag of
the country. The lower altar rail
was also draped in red, white and
blue.
Features of the opening exercises
were the reading of Presidents Me-
moral day proclamation by Chauncey
Brown and the singing by Miss Mey-
erett Shaekford Of Moses Owens,
returned Maine Battle FIaas" Tb.
Waterviile Military Band played "A
Night In May, BY King as an offer
tory.
rev. Ernest A. Legg preached a
hhe sermon, which was most an
prohr'ate to the day His subject was
me Message Of Memorial Day." He
spake on the things that should be
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-27
DOES NOT ACCEPT
British Statement OF
Conspiracy in Ireland
Joseph oeveIin, Irish Nationalist
Leader Says Government - W
"Confused and Panic stricken
State Of Mind" and "Has Got Ser'
man Plots on the Brain"

Belfast. May 26.--Joseph Defhh, Ma
tionaIist leader, does not accept me
government statement regarding the
alleged pro-German conspiracy III 1rs-
land as at all conclusive OF the verify
of the charges, he indicated in a speech
at Dungannon today.
Il am afraid the government IN It's
confused and panic-s;ricken state OF
mind" he said, has got German plots
on the brain. Arrests have been mada
on wholesale scale of lrishInen and
Irish pomen on vague charges which
the government are unable to prove in
the only way in which charges can be
proved. and that is by trying the per-
sons before "A jury Of their own country
men.
no ex-parte statements containing
indefinite and unsubstantiated evidence
will satisfy men Of impartial mind. and
the Irish people will not believe one OF
these charges until they are proved be-
fore the only tribunal which lovers oi
justice and fair play recognize
All. DcVlin came out boldly as an
adv ocate of peace by understanding
Don't you think" he said, that the
time has arrived when the weight OF
the influence of Ireland and Irish
men the world over ought to be
thrown into the movement, already
strong in all of the belligerent coun-
tries, in favor of just, general
peace? If the question OF peace were
submitted by q pebiscite to the rank
and file Of the armies Of the world
hostiiitics would cease within "A
hours.
I Everybody knows that Germany's
position is as difficult and uncer-
tain now as it is likely to be two or
three years hence and that even il
Germany We're beaten to the dust IL
would be just as difficult to ncgo-
tate peace. Ii Germany, as she
says, is willing to negotiate now, is
II not crime against civiliza ton
to prolong the war a single day, let
alone for an indefinite number O.
years? ~
referring to the powerful voice OF
Lord Lansdowne and others in ia
! Nor of peace, Mr.. Deviin said:
/ If the Irish race takes UP the
question. it can help it forward as
no other race can. If we once get
IL peace conference together, the
question Of Ireland might well be
submitted to it, since British states
manship has proved incompetent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-27

remembered on this occasion and
named four things. First. the men
in the great war of the Union. those
who fought. He mentioned those
who went, who and what they were;
those who died; those who suffered
and lived and those who came
through unscathed and were now q
/ reminder of those fearsome days.
Addressing the members of the
Grand Army, of whom there were Is
present, as the second point to be
remembered, Mr., Legg mentioned the
things for which they fought. not
only to preserve the Union but also
to right the great wrong Of slavery.
which was done as q result of sacri-
fee and heroism.
The third thing to remember. Mr..
Legg said. was God. He referred to
Abraham Lincoln as the new Moses.
who was destined to lead his people
out Of bondage by the authority of
God. even as Moses led his people
Of old. He said that in Germany
| was a picture of nation that had
forgotten God. This nation" said
ne. that has gone out after the
world, has already lost its soul and
viii not get the world"
The comrade in white was the
fourth thing to remember, and his
name was Jesus. He enlisted 10 CEN
turtles ago 10 save men just as the
soldiers of 81 enlisted to save men.
Mr.. Legg closed by quoting the words
OF the Apostle Paul. 81 have fought
the good fight. | have finished my
course. ] have kept the faith may
rot this be the triumphant claim of
every one Of YOU
At the close of the services the au-
dience remained standing while the
, Grand Army Post and the eacorting
bodies passed out of the church. The
! line reformed on Pleasant street and
headed by the band marched to
Grand Army hall on Common street,
where the line dishanded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-27
8 HOUR DAY
Hub Transfers. Chauf-
feurs and Wharfmen
Endieett Acts as Arbitrator Of Hour
and Wage Issue estHeen. Goal
Dealers and Their Several Hundred
Employees

Boston, May 2S.-A decision against an
eight-hour day for teamsters, chauHeurs
and wharfmen in the coal trade OF this
city was given tonight BY Henry B. En-
dicott, executive manager of the Mass
achusetts committee on public safety
who acted as arbitrator of the hour and
wage issues between coal dealers and
their several hundred employees. Mr.. En-
dicott decided the nine-hour day should
continue.
In view of the rise in the cost of liv-
ing, Mr.. Endicott granted the men the'7
demand for an increase in wages Of APP
proximately 50 week. The demand for
a Saturday half holiday throughout the
year was refused, the arbitrator tindAg
that the half holiday should continue to
be confined to the months between
April and October l.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-27
PRICE WANTED
ION INDICTMENT
in KENNEBE:C CO.

The following is from Saturdays
Lewiston Sun:
Edward Newman Price, &c. Of Ban.
gor, arrested by the Lewiston police
Yesterday as the result Of his adyer-
tisement of an auto for sale at a
/ bargain. is wanted at Waterville for
ENLIGHTENMENT and forgery. and is
now under indictment in Nennebec
county. Price admits the charge
and the theft of the auto at Ports,
mouth. n. II. He has not registered
under the seiective service act.
Price, under the alias Of John Har-
rison, came To Auburn Thursday af-
ternoon and stayed at the Cortland
over night. An advertisement which
he inserted in fridays Sun caught
the eye OF George w. Hilton, auto
inspector and posing as prospective
buyer lie visited Price and Induced
him to bring the car to Lewiston
TO demonstrate it to Chief Field Of
the police force, who also posed as a
purchaser.
Placed under arrest and questioned
Price, hut would give no other in.
formation. The police had on file a
card sent out by the police a. Ports
mouth, -. H.. giving Prices full
name. and asking that he he arrested
for the theft of Commonwealth"
touring car. on the night Of May H.
from the Chalmers garage. Arthur
4 I'll ri
good description Of Price, and also
described the ear in detail
Price admitted nothing. Later. wl7h
the remark that he was being used
decentiy by the officers for the first
tine in months. he told his entire
story 10 Capt. O'tonnell. Price talk-
eG freely. admitted everything from
the tin,c he left Watcrvillc until ~
return 10 Lewiston. "One joy ride
old the trick" is the way PHce sIli'
married. the events that led to ns
arrest here. He proposes to MAKE
clean breast of the whole affair
taken back TO Kenno5cc county,
The prisoner said he worked a.
Eangor. where de has q wife and
mia, I,f Su!ZDeFRef BfDtn"TS, nav
ing previously served six years -
corporal aud acting sergeant in the
United States army.
He was promoted and sent to take
charge "f the Watervilie Office n
Sulzhergcr Brothers. There he tod
the police he tried to live beyond his
means and finally left hurrfaH
Since then ne " rked in many cities
and mad recently come back 10 BnS-
ton owning an auto. This he &",i
and came IL Portsmouth. 4 JOY '1s
used up the money ana more drlnh
led him 10 steal the auto,
The Lewiston police were inhf|,
ed by the Watcr,ilie depaTtns"
taht he is under indictment in nv
psbec county, where he Is wanted ~
embaZzlt ment from SulzbeTs"
Brothers and for forgery on COM
plant of the Peoples National B'i''
Asked why he did not rcgisie''
Price said he did not dare to for 'e"
Of discovery. That's the way II I"'S
been for many months" he adT {
you have To do one thing TO cover
up something else"