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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
BRITISH LABOR PARTY ACCEPTS
PRINCIPLE SELF.DETERM|NAT|0N
Against Annexation for British Empire. Partic-
ulary in Middle East Africa and India - In
Message to Russian People Says British Peo-
pie Must Proclaim to Russia and Central Pow
ers Aim Is Identical with Russia's

London, Jan. l5.-The British labo,
party in a message 70 the Russian
people made public today announced
that the British people accepted tie
Russian principle of self determination
of peoples and no anneXations for the
British empire. particularly in, the mid
die Last Africa and India,
Tie message declares in favor of
placing tile whole of tropical Africa
under uniform international control.
Tie more rapid development Of self
government for India is promised, and
4 protecturatc fer the people Of Asia
Minor hy az international organiza :
ton To lie constituted by the peace con-
terence is favored
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
WOMAN IN CASE
Bring Alleged German
Spy to Baltimore
Two Hours Previous to Arrival Brother
Sent to Jail-Fascinaton for Woman
Aided in Tracing Suspect to Newport
Papers Indicate Dealings with
BernstorH and BoyEd

Baltimore, Md. Jan. l5.-.Miss May
Stoop, the fiancee of Walter Sporrman.
who is locked up in the Baltimore jail to-
night as suspected spy. believes him in
nocent and says she is confident he can
prove his innocence. Miss Stoop is an
American girl and a violinist who has
played at Baltimore and Washington ho-
tells Her home is in Baltimore. hu. she
is now in Washington. She is about =
years Of age. attractive and talented.
Engaged to Sporrman Year
In a statement tonight she said she ha !
known Sporrman three years and had
beer, engaged to him a year. They in
tended TO marry when the war was ended.
81 was dumfounded and Mortified when
read that Walter had been arrested and
charged with being a spy said Miss
Stoop. Although on account OF him be
ing a German I have been opposed 70 his
being employed around camps. ! told hint
so several times while we were discussin (
stories in the newspapers about spies anc
plots. but he said that ne liked the en-
ployment.
Continued on Page 4-Coi 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16

indianapolis, Ind, Ian. 1o.--W hole
hearted support Of the government in
the war against the Central Powers
and criticism of the federal courts for
decisions adverse to the union eX
, pressed in tho reports of officers, re-
ceived the vigorous approval of the
800 delegates attending the biennial
convention of the United Mine Work
ers of America which opened here to-
day.
The convention is expected to adopt
strong resolutions backing up the
government in the present crisis.
Legal Fights Against Union
Both President Hayes and Secretary
Treasurer Green devoted considerable
space in their reports to the legal
fights against lie union. In one case,
the Coronado Coal Co Won 100000
verdict against the union in the ted
eral court at Fort Smith. Ark. for
alleged violation Of the antitrust law,
il being charged the union had con-
spired t. prevent the production 81
non-union mined coal. in the other
case the miners we're cnjolned in " "Si
Virginia from soliciting men 10 Join
the union IN the latter contest tne
supreme court yesterday cited officers
to appear on March / to show cause
why they should not be declared in
contempt Of court for violating an in
junction order.
President Hayes said That the union
was confident it could show That if is
not guilty OF contempt.
Secretary Green brought much ap-
plause when he declared the Justices
Of the supreme court had not cau"nt
the spirit Of the time; THEY cannot
hear the voices Of progress, Of dcmoc-
racy ard nf human rights" he said.
Ii vas explained - NJ. Z;rceii that
the Sec.i, 700 rerCiict would i.e appealed
An Ssce.oln bond 10 required 10 take
such action, he did md added that
he was oDDnsct; }".v.~. o,,e penny Of
cithe: iuJgMoif CT co4s+ H. the case.
III tie court orders judgment BE- eX
ecuted and the attachments of Inc
funds and property Of the union is
begun. so he it, said h.. This viii
bring the situation directly to the mem
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
DEATH or GARDNER
AROUseS CONGRESS
On CAMP CONDITIONS

t.. 'eton lar - Aroused hy he
'a tun mumuu "t Mai AuguS-
CHROME. formerly ono Of their
nt. momucls Of the House today
axta.ed congressional Investigation Of
ann n3 ho-,atll conditions. not on
clmu NH""tp whore the former
asre, man u.d rJ generally
throughout lh' country. Representative
fa-d tuhlo introduced u resolution 70
alt purpose. drawn IA hrordest terms,
md many n,moer- Indicated then sup
Fr
Nave o. Sorrow and Sympathy
precedent -br"alNn- Wa.c If >Or-
rn Hl .mpatlN sWepf over the
'inu., today al news of Mi Gardner $
'4.t en.uoratir aader l<itChin an
rirnd that II MI Gardner dsrccd
', pa Nh"u sho arrives here with
Nalo tod> tomorrow. there will
'Hneral ~crI,cS 1T the capitol,
te'' M hodl would lie in state.
81 such mark of ,-pcct has ever
.-' po'd To 4 lurinrt member OF con
.IrS.
r Sruatc alIUrucl ~ tho af,ct :
t'- sp',l 70 III" mcmugy of Maj.
'aidne .itcr thrue 4 culoSy by
'"'a'nr N'ch,. WEo nc'd up Gardner :
s.e'r rs tu 'Nampic ~ patriotism 10
% N"Ynl mon ~ inu country and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
CONGRESS TO REQUIRE STRICT
FOOD ECONOMY BY AMERICANS
Bill Aimed Especially at
Hotels and Restau-
rants Would Stand
ardiZe the Portions
Served of Vital Neces-
sities-Drastic in Pro-
visions

Washington, Jan. 15.--Stricter econ-
omy of food is to be required of the
American people by new laws put in
the making today in Congress. Food
Administrator Hoover has approved
them and they are expected to pass
promptly as supplemental to the
present Food Control act. Wheatless
and neatless days and other economies
necessary that America may help sus-
tain her co-belligerehts would become
mandatory by law Snstead OF volun-
tary as at present.
Aimed at Hotels and Restaurants
Mr.. Lever in explaining the bin said ::
The bin is especially aimed at no.
tells. restaurants and dining cars. In
such establishments | should think.
probably 80 per cent of the food of the
country is consumed and it is in such
places that we find the greatest waste.
There should be power in the hands Of
the food administration to fix the por-
tions Of the vital necessities that may
be served to any one individual.
I'VE hope also in this bill to see 70 1t
that all classes of people, rich or poor,
are treated alike.
This bill provides that the President
is authorized to issue rules and rcSu-
lations modifying, limiting or prohibit
ing the sale, use, manufacture Or dis
tribution by any person conducting a
public eating place or by any manu-
facturer, producer. carrier. distributor
or other person of any food stuff, fee J
or material necessary for the produc-
ton. manufacture and preservation of
food stuffs or feeds.
when such regulation is issued. any
violation Of it is punished by fine
not exceeding $4,000 or imprisonment
for not more than six years or both"
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
SOFT PEDAL
Was Asked on German
Praise Of CaillauX
Court Martial Official Says Lansing
Telegram Was instrumental in Caus.
ing Arrest of Former French Pre-
mier

I'a:is. Jan. l5.-The document which
caused the arrest OF NJ. CaillauE, for
mer French premier. according to the
Temps, showed that he had been di-
rcctly or indirectly in communication
V'ih representative CT an enemy pow
err.
The newspaper adds that Count Won
,.uNbrr2. the then German minister to
Argentina. warned his government that
the praise Caillaux was receiving in
the German press was compromising
CalilauA "hd asked that CaillauX be
not spoken Of in a praiscworthy man
ner.
Morocco Question Introduced
Count Won LuNburg." the Temps
continued, recommended that the Ger
man NEWSPAPERS should be requested
TO say mat Caiilaux had made every
EFFORT TO solve the Morocco question too
faVoiaDiN for France. The Berlin cab
met was notified that Caillaux was soon
ieaNlhs Tor Paris TO appear in law
suit III Wnlch his opponents would use
everything against him.
ms dispatch was not sent direct
i'olit Argentine 10 Germany but 10
~ouit Won RernStorff, the German am
l'aSssdor II Washington. who sent il TO
Berlin via Sweden.
y. 5. Documents Add 20 Statements
me Temps says it understand that
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
Soon ASH
Draft Regulation All
Young Men Decided
,,, Introduces Adminlstra-
-, Bill Along Lines Recommends
:. Cen. Crowder-Other Bills TO
Nat. Law Workable Under
o,ssent Condltlcns

washington jim 1.-The govern
a.. t.cded on draft regulation
,.n .,..rg men as fast as they be
,.,..l- ~ axe. as the means OF
,.,.p rI..d tte ranks of the war
INV ~, d,c.d'd against raising
lr,n ne. lm,, atoye 81 years.
Register Those Now q
M administration iill was introdNc-
5., ,t IN. request Of the war de-
.,,,,t N, Chairman Chamberlain
40 S,ra.o military committee. to
..,,.,er for draft mon who have reach
III Since june 3. 1917. when the draft
III ia,omc effective The administra
.,,. support SONS 10 assure its
r,rt r.ssa-o The till agrees with
#, r,5.it recommendation ~ provost
var.tal Gencral Crowd"r
n.ser administration bills introduc-
A. today ht hairman Chamberlain ~
j, reoua., ~ thr war department,
,.n .,tt..l. u,.pt the draft law to make
s.,hlo u'dct conditions that have
l.,.,,rrd oU, would prrn,t furlough-
~ %at.uu. trnN troops for har-
90. porh ur uiU,r citiIlau duty, an
,,..- world eliminate enemy alien pop
.,r f-or, uo 81 Of calculations for
~ ,.n'a ., making tho basis for
...l .,.,f,ra r4uth'r OF mon available
co1 - Dane i-CoI 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
THE WEATHER
FAIR

Forecast Fair Wednesday except
snow in eastern Maine; somewhat
colder: Thursday fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
THREATEN TO DESERT
SA|fyARDS FOR
BUILDING TRADES

'..' Jan = shiphuilding
'' ~" Delaware river. under
''' i "rn out ships Tor the mer-
" ''-h' WIN Ice unable to con-
"''S n,"S, an agreement call
''r Nag" scale of so cents mn
n..r atu carpenters
"'ll Desert Yards
.a.' ~t cm.rt was made today ,y
wv 'rdlo representative Of ne
Brotherhood Of C.,rpenters and
go 20, hi,adclphia district who
',,. '"t "' 'he principal witnesses be-
rsA.. session Of the Shipbuilding
La, NJ lStment Board He asserted
"N''a"r~ had already agreed 10
M. "p'Nl'rs 20 cents an hour after
TINS being an increase Of 10
49,, "N' the old rate. He declared
\ 1h''>s ship carpenters were given
a,,, az hour they would desert
'''as fot the building trades
am 'h'n $500 Of the nations 10
,rW atpentcrs are now emploved
wac river yards.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
Gain Much Ground from
TeutOns in Monte
AsOlone Region
GERMAN POLITICAL
POT AT FULL BOIL
Moderate Section of People Still
Holly Oppose Militaristic Ele-
ment-British Labor Message
to Russians of Great Moment

OF great moment on the political
side Of the war is a message issued to
the Russian people by the British La
Dor party. The message announces that
the British people arc one with the
Russians on the principle Of selfdeter-
mination of peoples. and no annexa-
tions for the British Empire, particu-
larry in the Middle East, in Africa and
in India. 1t also "aIls upon the peoples
Of the Central Empires to force their
governments to renounce anneXations
in Europe with the same good faith
IN which We are renouncing them in
Asia and not let them drive the Brit
In leople. as they are driving the Rus
SLAMS, into the terrible choice between
continuing the war and abandoning
the only principle that can save the
world -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
German Political Pot Boiling

The political pot i'll Germany cuntln-
uos 1t full boil, with the milltaristic ell
oment in the ascendancy but with the
moderate section of the people still hot
" opposing them.
a meetinl; OF the anneXationists par
" in Germany has been broken up BY
the independent Socialists, who passed
a resolution declaring for a general
peace by understanding While at an
other meeting al Frankfort q resolu-
tion VAS adopted declaring that a peace
safeguarding Gcrmany'S vital economic
interests would be possible only along
the lines OF the Rcichstag peace reso-
luton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16

will assist in the administration OF a war
labor program entrusted to the depart
ment of labor By the President.
Lind Heada Board
John Lind, former governor Of Minnie
sofa, is chairman of the council and rep
resentative of the public. and the other
members are:
Representatives Of employers-W addill
Catchings. president of the Sloss Sheffield
Steel and Iron Co, Birmingham Ala. and
OF the Tlatt Iron Works. Dayton, Onto
chairman Of the war committee Of -e
Chamber Of Commerce of the United
States). and 4. A. Landon, general man
ager of the American Radiator Co. (vice
president of the aircraft production board
and president Of the Ruffalo-New York
Chamber Of Commerce.
Representatives Of employees John r.
Lennon of Illinois. treasurer IF the Ameri-
can Federation Of Labor, and John ]. Ca
sey Of Pennsylvania, former member OF
Congress.
Economst-Dr T.. &. Marshall Of the
University Of Chicago
Representative Of women-Agres Nestor
OF Chicago, president of the Woman's
Trade Union League. member of the de-
Tense councils womans committee and
former president of the Glove Workers
Union
Statement Secretary Visor
In statement announcing the appoint
ments Secretary Wilson said: The pop
u,ar demand for q national labor admin
istrator was in effect granted today when
Secretary Of Labor Wilson assumed the
(Con1inued on Page +Coi. y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
Vas Tablets For
stomach Gas

psr ~. iAS TABLETS stop gas and
hIrh,'r H'niatiou after eating. reduce
mse,a. boating and gas pressure.
snee 4, - DIRECTS acid stomach. One
PAS TApr rs.r Is enough Bay NEAL )
tnlseodlis, " a" 'e''ao'e drus stores.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
Boosters Up Pan-Germans

Meanwhile Admiral Won Tirpitz. the
father of tierfnanys submarine war
fare and one of Tho leaders of the ia
therla nd party. III speeches is endeaNor-
ing to bolster up the case OF the par
Germans In his latest address he stu
held to his dream of forcing Great Brit
ain to seek peace as result Of Ger
manN's submarine campaign and dWelt
on the ability of Won HindcnburS and
ms chief aide, Won Lundendorif, 10
bring about Il peace acceptable to Ger
many by force Of arms.
Italians Again Attack
After days Of inactivity. due TO heavy
SHOWS and very severe cold, the Italians
have again attacked the Austro-German
front in the Monte Asoione region. and
made notable gains of ground. Likewise
along the southern course of the Piave
CONTINUED on Page +CoI. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
Mine Workers Give Hearty Support
TO Government in Great Conflict

hership ana 10 the attention Of govern
mental authorities and the public AS
we'll"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-01-16
LIND At HEAD
Six Men, One Woman
in Labor Council
Will Assist in Administration of War
Labor Program Entrusted to Depart
ment of Labor-Statcmen of Secre-
tary Wilson

Washington. Jan. l5.--Six men and one
woman were named by Secretary Wilson
tonight to form the advisory council that
will assist IN the administration Of a war
labor program entrusted to the depart
ment of labor By the President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-20
Irish Question Will Be Solved as That of South
 Africa, Says Gen. Shuts

Glasgow, Scotland, May 1s.-(via Ottawa.)-Gen. Jan Christian Shuts, minister of defense of the Union of South Africa, today was given the de- gree of doctor of laws by Glasgow uni versity. General Shuts, in his address, asked if Ireland was going to be the exception to the remainder of the Brit ish empire with regard to the war.
 The law of life, he said, admitted no exception, and it was the aim of the British empire to solve the Irish problem as it had solved the problem in South Africa
 Ireland did not need any peace con- ference to have her wrongs righted General Shuts added He asked her to go to the highest court of au peals in the empire-the imperial con ference.
 General Shuts said the British poi. icy of freedom and liberty had resulted wonderously for South Africa, where a new nation was being built up. Tine armies of his native country, consisting of Briton and Boer had captured in the war more German territory than all the other armies of all the allies together, and also had distinguished themselves on the fields of France.
 General Shuts said he was sure it was the mission of the empire, which had solved the case of South Africa. to solve the dreary case of Ireland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-20
4 ATTAINED NURSE
 JOINS TIE ARMY
|Of Enthusiasts for the New
 Stomach Remedy, Plant Juice-Gives Endorsement

Considerable talk has been stirred up locally by the wonderful relief that Mrs. Eleanor Brown of No. 2446 Mich igan boulevard, Chicago, has received through the use of Plant Juice Mrs. Brown is a well-known trained nurse and has a host of friends in this city as she formerly resided in Memphis, Tenn and visited here, who will be glad to learn of her recovery to health. She said:
 q first became acquainted with Plant Juice when taking care Of a patient in St. Louis. who was alter ward restored to health by it, At that time I was d sufferer from stomach trouble and my liver and kidneys were also affected I was in d badly run down condition and could scarcely keep |any food in my stomach. began to take Plant Juice, and l cannot speak too highly of this medicine, as it has proven to me that it has great merit It cured me entirely of stomach trou- ble and I have had fine reports from others who have taken it on my rec ommendation. I have no more aches or pains and my liver and kindeys are in fine condition My husband is taking Plant Juice also. He began to use Fit when he saw how much good it had done me- He has had fine results froml it. We are both recommending Plant Juice to all of our friends who suffer
 
 from stomach trouble. I would not be without bottle of it in the house.
 Such words as these and those of many others which have been printed have wide influence, for they com from people of standing and integrity who have given Plant Juice fair tria and have been benefited thereby.
 Plant Juice cleanses, strengthens anoy revitalizes the whole system, clears the blood of poisons and impurities, puts the lazy liver to work, regulates the bowels, strengthens the kidneys and tones up the digestive organs. It sharpens the appetite and promotes sound, restful sleep.
 The Plant Juice man is at the Norton Drug store, corner Second avenue and Twentieth street, Birmingham, were he is daily meeting the local public and introducing and explaining the merits of this truly remarkable medicine. Free samples given.-Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-20
B|G CROWD ENJOYS
 COMMUNITY SING
1T. C. l. Chorus and Memoli's
 Band Were Features on the Programme

Yesterday afternoons community sing in Capitol park was attended by throng numbering high in the thousands-some estimates placing the crowd at 10o0o- and no entertainment of the open-air season was more enjoyable.
 Director Robert Lawrence, in leading the songs for everybody, was at his best, and the T. c. I. chorus. Stephen Allsop, director as the special pro- gramme feature, was most cordially re- ceived. The chorus made a fine hit, in- deed, and the wish was generally ex pressed that this excellent band of sing CTS be heard often during the summer Another feature of the afternoon which was enthusiastically welcomed was the Red Cross quartet.
 W. D, Nesbitt was the orator of the occasion and his theme was the Red Cross drive, which is to stir Birming ham this week.
 The concert band, under the baton of Philip Memoh, rendered several beau tiful numbers, including the ever-popular "Poet and Peasant overture and Weber, s enchanting invitation to the Dance"
 MT. Lawrence is arranging another varied and brilliant programme for next Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-20
Sergeant Airman Injured

Hemstead, Tex, May 19.-sergeant Richards of Weatherford, Tex. was badly injured when a practice plane from Ellington Field, which was pilotea by Lieut.. l.. D. Jones, caught in a side spring and crashed to the ground from height of 15o feet at Hampstead today. Jones escaped with minor bruises The machine was almost totally demolished The two men were making a trip to Navasota. At Hampstead they alight- ed for gasoline and when they reascend- ed and reached a height of 150 feet they were caught in a tail-spin, but man. aged to come out of that safely. Im- mediately, however, the machine was caught in side-swing or windpocket and fell before the pilot could regain con- trOl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-20
Fifty Big Ships Will Be
 Be Put Into Commission
 Next Month, Says Colby

New York. May 19.-Fifty ships of major size will be put into commis- sion at American yards next month, and larger number will be ready for sailing in July and August said Bain- bridge Colby, United States shipping commissioner, in address here tonight
 The submarine is at last on the point of being mastered" declared Mr.. Colby, land we shall choke the seven seas with American shipping. am revealing no secrets when I give the output for June, July and August. and when I say that We now have a ship yard on the Delaware which will turn out tonnage greater than Great Brit aims total output before the war,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-20
Negro Dies Suddenly

Ali Mccall, an old negro of T3 years, who went through the Civil war with his young master, and who for all his life has served in some useful manner, was buried yesterday afternoon by the lodges of which he was member. funeral services being conducted from the Sardis church. Mccall dropped dead in front of the Hillman hospital Saturday afternoon.
 He was born in South Carolina 73 years ago, and after going through the Civil war with his young master, settled in this territory and for the past 35 years has been making his home in OXmoor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-20
POLICE NOTES

DICK Morris, alias Earl Morris. alias ehafley Wilson and others aliases. negro was captured in Ensey yesterday and brought to the city jail, where he is be- Ing held on warrants from Shelby county issued in 1914, charging burglary and grand larceny and breaking iail He is peihg held pending the arrival of Shelby county authorities. Officer O. l., Pavne made the arrest. '' 'o
 1ullus Gelthret, negro, was arrested yesterday afternoon at 4.35 o'clock ana placed in the city jail charged uTith taE- ing slo5o from the person of Sam Rurn : well, little over two dollars of inc apesed stolen money was found in the posSession O. Gelthriet when searched at the jail. Detective Richardson made the arrest. s'e
 "liiie edwards. negro boy of r. was arrested yesterday on a complaint of NJ fouhos' lllo second avenue, north. in Whleh It IS chafged that Edwards secured goods under false pretenses. The hear- ing of the case is set for 1.30 o'clock 'omcffo" afternoon in the recorders $ court e- 9
 T. l.. Owens, alias F. w. Owens was placed in the city jail yesterday afternoon at 2:4o o'clock on charge of grand lar ceny, by Detectives Jones and Long.
 
 Amos Blackwell, negro, 252s Second avenue, Who was hit by automobile No. Iooo, aianama license, at Eighth avenue and Twenty-fourth street. Fridav nigbt is reported resting well. His arm was broken by the lick. He was carried to the Hillman hospital
 w. J. Wheeler of Blossburg was ar- rested on charge of reckless driving of an automobile. It is alleged that the car he was driving struck and badly damaged the machine of A. L. Rives, 2s Commerce street. Boyles, at Eighth ave nue and Twenty-first street about SIS ? m. Mrs. Rives was badly bruised in the collision and both cars were dam aged.