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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
Find Body Of
Red Cross Worker
In River Seine

Paris, Oct 29.--The body Of Paul
West of New York. who came to
France to work for the American
Red Cross and who disappeared last
week, was found yesterday ain the
river Seine. The Paris edition of the
New York Herald says the body was
found close to the bridge where he
left his cap with a note and which
was found after his disappearance.
The body had lodged beneath a barge
and was fully dressed in the Red
Cross uniform and overcoat
West, who was a writer and play
wright, had been in poor health. He
was 4 nativXe of Boston.
Boston, Oct. 29.-Paul West, jour-
nalist, playwright and author, whose
body was found yesterday in the
river Seine at Paris, was a native of
this city and his early training in
newspaper work and as q theatrical
press agent was received here His
father, Paul West. was general
counsel for the West End Street Rail-
way. He died while his son was at
tending the Peekskill Military Acad-
envy and it was necessary for the
young man to assume the support
Of the family. He later joined the
editoria! staff of the New York Sun
day World, and was the author of
many musical comedies, songs and
motion picture scenarios.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
PARIS COMMENT ON
AUSTRIA'S ACTION

Paris. Oct 29-"Thc capitulation Of
AUSTRIA" is the unvarying caption
with which the morning newspapers
rrecede Count Julius Andrassy's
note to President Wilson. The edito-
rails. while accepting this conclusion,
urge caution lest there be a hidden
snare behind the Austrian offer.
Beware Of the last commissions of
the colossal enemy, who is not yet
completely crushed" writes Maurice
Barres in the Echo De Paris. THE
situation will not clear until military
defeat is acknowledged or inflicted 1t
will draw in it's train the central
empires, including Germany
Alfred Capus, editor of the Figaro,
and all writer's agree there can be q
question Of armistice only on the
terms set by the allies. Count Andras.
sy, they say, represents nobody, and
therefore, separate peace with Aus
tria- Hungary is absurd and impossi-
BILE
The democracies of the entente
can maintain only one attitude-on
armistice first and all their conditions
of peace afterward, but only after
ward" say LHomme Libre
The Journal says: There is a
unique opportunity to lay down a
reasonable basis for the future. eri-
flee of central Europe. The total dis
location of the Hapsburg monarchy
threatens to strengthen Germany by
the addition of 100000 Germans
Nd ,t,-;e
center of gravity is necessary in
middle Europe. This center can only
be at Vienna or Berlin. What will
happen if we put Vienna and Berlin
in the same helmet"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
Secretary Daniels Urges
Return Democratic Congress
In Address at Providence R. |.

Providence, r. L.. Oct. 29.-Secre-
tary Of the Navy Daniels in an ad-
dress here tonight urging the return
Of q Democratic Congress, said Re
publican politicians in their desire
TO get control of the Senate and
House had forgotten their duty as
Americans.
During the months that the Pres
ident and leaders Of his party have
been busy with policies to win the
war" continued the secretary. Re
publican politicians and reactionary
would-be profiteers have been think
ing of nothing but capturing Con-
gresS.
Let the people know the secret of
the big money the reactionaries are
putting up to elect Republican Con-
gress. These men from Plunderbund
are not thinking about patriotism
but pay-triotism. They are not
thinking about securing permanent
peace, or even about war. They are
thinking about after the war and
they are straining every nerve to Sc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
KAROLYI-LAMMASCH
NEGOTIATIONS OFF

Budapest, Oct. 20. via Basel. Switz-
erland-Count Michael Karolyi,
president of the Hungarian indie
pendent party, entered into negotia-
tions yesterday at Vienna with
Professor Lammasch, the new Aus
TRAN premier. but without results,
according to the newspapers. Count
Karolyi returned to Budapest last
night and said he had submitted his
program to King Charles who had
not accepted it.
1t is understood that Count An
Grassy, the Austro-Hungarian for
eign minister, raised objections to
the appointment of Count Karolyi as
premier of Hungary and that King
Charles thereupon appointed Arch
duke Joseph to consult with the
political leaders with the object OF
trying to bring about solution OF
the political crisis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
BAN JOHNSON'S PLAN
FOR MANNED SOLDIERS
pLEASES CLUB HEAD

Chicago, Oct 29.-The plan sug-
gested by President Ban Johnson Of
the American League to establish a
hospital for incapacitated sailors and
soldiers with funds derived from flu
ture worlds series. today received
the endorsement Of James G. Dunn,
president of the Cleveland Baseball
Club.
Johnson's plan, which had been
enormously reported as providing a
home for MANNED baseball players
only. is intended primarily to care
for all United States soldiers and
sailors permanently crippled in the
war. whether or not they ever say a
baseball game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
SEN. WEEKS TELLS
WHY HE VOTED FOR
$3.50 WHEAT

Lawrence, Mass, Oct. W.-Uul!ed
States Senator John w. Weeks. address
ing Republican rally here tonight. an
swered attacks made on him for casting
his vote for 81 so bushel wheat. saying:
1T is better to have wheat at $3.50 d
bushel than not to have it at all. The
Democrats in Congress fixed the prise
Of wheat at 500 bushel. The result
was that the western farmers found it
cheaper to feed the wheat to their stock
and to sell their barley. rye and oats 1t
relatively higher prices"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
u. S. AIRCRAFT
PRODUCTION REACHES
SHIPPING LIMIT

Washington, Oct. 29.-Production of
American aircraft now has reached a
state where it is being limited practici-
ly only by facilities for transporting the
airplanes to France. The production Il
Liberty motors during the month of oc-
tober rea ched a stage of 1000 week, a
goal which had not been hoped for It
soonest until December. The latest If
fetal compilations show that since JuIe
approximately $500 fighting airplarrs
of all descriptions have been shipped %
the American forces in France. Waea
it is realized that none of the belliyrr
ents at any one time since the beginning
of the war has had more than $500 air
planes in service the significance Of IN
American production of $500 planes in
five months becomes apparent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
SLIGHT INCREASE IN
NUMBER NEW CASES OF
INFLUENZA IN u. S. CAMPS

Washington, Oct. 29.-The number Of
new cases of influenza and pneumo hia
continues to show a slight increase in
larry in camps where new ircremt nts
are arriving. Reports received tonight
at the surgeon generals office for tie
2i-hour period ending at noon today
show that new cases of influenza num-
bered $500 agains: 2S31 according to pre-
vious days, while there was an incr "a Sc
in pneumonia cases. $40 being reported
against 49, for yesterday. Deaths Va
tailed 1sS against 1SS the day befo:e
Camp Cody. Texas. again reported the
highest number of influenza cases
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
TAKE WORCESTER MAN
ON MANN ACT CHARGE

Providence. r. l., Oct. 29-Peter
E. Maronie of Worcester, Mass, was
arrested in that city today, charged
with violation of the Mann white
slave act. Evidence leading to the
arrest was secured by officials of the
Department of Justice in raid
upon the so-called Frank Staples
place. in Cumberland Sunday
morning. 1t is alleged that Maronie
brought Helen McGreevy, one Of the
girls arrested in the raid. from Wor-
cester to the Staples place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
ALLIES HONOR
BRAZIL'S ADVENT
IN WORLD WAR

Paris, Monday. Oct. 2s.-(Havas). in
celebration of the first anniversary OF
the entrance of Brazil into the war en-
the side OF the Allies, American ana
French officials today gave receptipn
President Foncare and Foreign Minis
ter Pichon were represented and the
Japanese ambassador and the minis .nrs
from Portugal, Serbia and Belgium az
tended in person. Gabriel Hanotaux. he
former premier. and the Brazilian nm
lister made addresses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
IMPORTANT DECISIONS
MADE AT GERMAN CROWN
COUNCIL MEETING

Paris. Oct. avas)-Extreme-
~ important decisions were taken at
the meeting Of the Crown Council
held under the presidency of En-
peror William at Berlin on Saturday,
says n dispatch from Zurich to lie
Journal. The greatest agitation pre-
walls in the Rechstag. where groups
of deputies. the message adds, are
sitting continuously.
Considerable nervousness, it is
said, prevails in German military
circles as a result of the decision
reached at the Crown Council. The
German government, 1t is declared
is determined to resort to extreme
measures.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
AUBURN MAN ONE
OF THREE BIGGEST
G. O. P. DONATORS

Washington. Oct. 29.-The Republi-
can National Committees detailed
report on prediction expenses filed
tonight with the clerk of the House
of Representatives showed total re-
ceipts Of $4s2,34 and expenditures of
sass, o96, most Of which was sent to
aid in the various state campaigns.
The Senatorial and Congressional ma
tlonal campaign committee received
$4,000 each. The largest contribu-
lions were $4,000 each by j. Ogden
Armour and J. H. Lator of Chicago
and Alfred ]. Sweet Of Auburn. Me.
The other contributions ranged down
to $50.
Money sent into the states was des-
ignated in the report as advance
and included A. J. Sweet, Maine,
$4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
HUGE CARGO-CARRIER
LAUNCHED AT CHESTER

Philadelphia. Oct. 29.-The steamship
South Bend, said to be the largest cargo
carrier ever built ir this country, was
launched today by the Sun Shipbuild,.lg
Co. at Chester. Pa.
The ship, originally intended for n
commercial company. was taken over
by the government soon after work en-
it was begun. Its tonnage is 1860
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
FLUKE OFFENSIVE
ON LYS COST HUNS
LOSSES IF 100000

London, Oct. 29.-(British Wireless
Service).-German losses in the abor-
tive offensive in the Lys river salient
'ast summer were $4,000 killed, 5000
prisoners and about $4,000 wounded
and missing, according to an authori-
tative calculation.
The Germans in June prepared a
great offensive and by the end of July
had brought up enormous quantities
of ammunition. The dumps extended
to depth of Is miles. In one area of
five miles by three miles the Germans
abandoned 1900 tons of ammunition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
INFLUENZA IN N. Y.
SHOWS SOME GAIN

New York. Oct. 2.-The influenza cpl
demic in this city showed an increase
Of 1851 over yesterdays figures. but a
decrease Of S24 from Sundays in the
4o7s new cases reported today. Four
hundred and Is deaths, an increase Of IS,
were reported.
There were 702 new cases and 80
deaths from pneumonia increases Of
~ and los respectively.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30

A general order issued forbids the
cussing Of American army mules. AS
might have been expected, the mule
teers have protested. They say the
mul, will not work without the aid Of
profanity. But there is a tradition in
the Southwest that the most famous
engineer of the old plains days was a
deaf mute. He had a way with mules
which was little short Of marvellous.
He always got his goods through to
destination, never lost a mule
through desertion. or had to call in
the aid of the profane. That citizen
had a wand which worked wonders
with his animals. 1t consisted Of a
long stick with a sharp nail In the
end Of it-Toledo BladA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
SISTER SHIP OF LOST
PRINCESS SOPHIA TO
SEEK WRECKS VICTIMS

Juneau, Alaska. Oct. 29.-The
steamer Princess Alice, sister ship
Of the lost Princess Sophia, will
leave here for Vancouver. B. c., in a
day or two with bodies of wreck
victims.
There were 343 lost when the So
phia was sent down by a storm Fri
day night and 1872 bodies have been
recovered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
SUNK SUGAR SHIP
WAS CUBAN STEAMER

Washington. Oct 2s.-The sugar-laden
ship sunk in an unexplained manner off
the New Jersey coast Sunday night was
the Cuban steamer Chaparro, which left
Cardenas, Cuba, for New York, Oct. 4.
Reports to the navy department TODAY
do not show conclusively whether it was
a torpedo, a floating mine or an internal
explosion that sent the vessel to the
bottom, but officials believe the inves:i-
cation now in progress will demonstrate
that it was not a torpedo.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
DEFY HOOVER
TO SAVE HOUSE

kensington, n. H., Oct. 29-Forty
cans of milk poured on the house of
John w. Lamprey saved it from de-
struction by fire tonight. No water
was available. An adjoining barn
burned and 10 cows and horses were
lost. The estimated damage was sl2,-
600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
RIG ATHLETIC MEET
FOR DEVENS SOLDIERS

Aver. Mass, Oct. 2s.-Plans for ~
vision field meet which is expected to oe
the most important of all Camp Devsns
athletic events were begun today. Brig.
Gen. Woodward was named as president
of a council to be made up Of all req
mental athletic officers. The. council
will draw up a program for the meet
to be submitted to Maj Gen. H. p. Nc
Cain. commander Of the division.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
WILSON GIVES
OMAHA DEMOCRAT
SENATORIAL o. X.

Omaha, Oct. Reimbursement Of for
mer Governor John II. Morehead Of
Falls City, Democratic candidate oppos-
ing United States Senator George w.
Norris. Republican, for election to the
United States Senate, has been given by
President Wilson. In telegram to Nay
or E. +. Smith. President Wilson said
of Mr.. Morehead:
I'VE need men with just his steadfast
loyalty to the cause, which now stands
in need of unfaltering support
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
PUBLIC SOON TO
SEE HUGHES REPORT

Washington, Oct. 29.-Charles =
Hughes report on his aircraft investi-
cation will be given to the public us
soon as it reaches President Wilson.
This statement was authorized today !; I
the White House. Attorney General
Gregory has had the report since yes
terday and expects to submit it to tie
President in a day or two.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
FALSE STORIES OF
BOLSHEVIK UPRISING
IN GERMAN EMPIRE

Washington, Oct. 29.-The German
military party is putting out a story
that Bolshcvik uprising is threat =
ened III Germany. according to re-
ports reaching the state department
today from Switzerland. These re-
ports are being circulated in Switzer-
lana and Holland by German agents
and newspapers. The evident inten-
ton Of the reports it is believed here
is to persuade the allies not to make
too drastic terms with Germany i'll
the peace settlements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
WEEKS REFUSES TO
ARGUE WITH WALSH

Boston, Oct. Ex-senator John w.
Weeks, candidate for reelection, to-
day declined the invitation of his
political opponent, former Governor
David 1. Walsh, to a joint debate.
Senator Weeks said he would not de-
late the question of his own patriots
ism with anyone.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
RECORD DAYS WORK
nv DETROIT RIVETER

Detroit. Oct. 29.-What is claimed
IN he n worlds riveting record was
announced by the Great Lakes En-
cheering Works here today. Percy
Ralcom. employed in the Ecorse ship
building Yard Of the company, finish
cd 1870 seven-eighds inch riVe's III
n IL hour working day.
The best previous mark under ike
conditions, according to the company
was 1855 rivets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
COTTON AND GRAIN
EXCHANGE OPENS

New York, Oct. 29.--The American
Cotton and Grain Exchange, with
branches in IS cities and member
ship of 5000. opened for trading here
today. 1t was announced that mini
mum transa ctions in cotton would be
in 10-bale lots and it was estimated
that today's sales amounted to $500
baleA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
HUN HEADQUARTERS
DISCREDITED PRESS
BITREAU DISSOLVED

Washington, Oct. 29.-The press ou-
reau Mt German general headquarters
has been dissolved. according to an
official dispatch today from Swltz-
land. The dispatch says that some
rf the Berlin newspapers declared
that the bureau was responsible Tor
snreading false news regarding the
military pawer of the Central En-
-.'-s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
YANK filters DOWN
Is HUN AIRPLANES

With the American Army North
west Of Verdun, Oct. 29.-11.15 p. M.
-By The Associated Press).-
Eighteen enemy airplanes were shot
down during the day by American
aviators. Five American machines
were lost in carrying out important
reconnaissance missions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
U-BOATS CEASE
THEIR ATTACKS ON
PASSENGER CRAFT

London, Oct. 29.-For the time be-
ing there has been a cessation Of u
boat attacks on passenger steamers,
Andrew Bonar Law announced in the
House of Commons today. But, he
added, there have been attacks on
other steamers during the past week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30

llSOn ADMINISTRATOR.
Newport. r. l., Oct. 29.-Plenty OF
work after the war was promised mu-
nitions workers at the naval torpedo
station here by Secretary of the
Navy Daniels who made an uneX-
pected visit to this city today. The
secretary addressed officers. enlist
ed men, yeowomen and many men
and women munitions workers in
front of the commandments house at
the station and then went to the
naval training station where he re-
viewed brigade of apprentice sea-
men and later addressed the men.
When German autocracy is destroyed,
he said, las l pray God it will be
within the next 80 days and as it is
sure to be by the prowess of our
arms, there is going to be big job
for the navy. So the great establish
ment which we have begun here is
but the foundation upon which We
will build larger naval establish
ment"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30

Lisbon, Portugal, Oct. 2e.-In rec
ignition of his services to the Allied
cause and as a mark of respect and
honor the municipal government of
Lisbon has voted unanimously to
name one of the city's most promi-
nent- highways after President Will
son. A.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
JudgeYour
~
Printing
AS YOU Do.
Your Business
Suit
Print Shop Talk
To Business
Men ~

Il ~ OI\OGIkOOO
Men
You Judge your bus..-;
ness suit on it's merits
its comfort = looks -
wear, and yoususually
get, in the final analy-
sis, just about what you
pay for.
In printing you get
Just what you pay for,
but with this. differ
'ence: The cost of a
frst-class job is only a
small fraction more
than the cost of an ordi.
nary job.
You can buy a thou
sand letter heads for
$500 or you can pay a
dollar more HERE and
get a letter head that
will forcibly express
the standard of your
business as you would
have others judge it. ",
The appearance and
lo0k~IOf quality will be-
inseparably a part of"
the perfect job-as in.
delible as though spun,
in the web. Yet it has
cost you but one-tenth
of a cent more a sheet .
to give the best possible
representation of your.
self and your business.
Worth it? II r.
Why, when you &C.
tually figure it out the
argument for Cheap
ness" vanishes in thin
air. 1t becomes ridicu-
lous. =
When you have a :.
Particular job bring it
to printing headquar-
tiers. Hero we have
the mental and me-
chanical equipment -
brains plus every mod
ern device known to the
art IF printing are .
yours to command. =.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30
TASK OF GAINING
HUNGARIAN LIBERTY
GIVEN TO ARCHDUKE

Copenhagen. Oct. 29.-Archduke Jo-
seph has issued a proclamation stat
ing that Emperor Charles has charg-
ed him with the task Of securing the
complete independence of Hungary, a
dispatch from Budapest says.
The proclamation adds that peace
will be aspired to at once and that
Hungary will join a league Of ma
tons, her integrity and unity being
the first aim.
Archduke Joseph is a second cous-
in of the Emperor and for some
years has made his home in Budapest,
where he has acted as representative
Of the Emperor on various occasions.
He is colonel-general in the Austrian
army.
In May, 1917. he was suggested for
premier of Hungary but declined to
accept the position. He married
Princess Augustine of Bavaria.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-10-30

cure a Congress that will repeal or
destroy the wholesome legislation and
progressive steps which have marked
Wilson's administration
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-12
SEA FREEDOM IS NOW A B|C
 QUESTION

Secretary Vscount Grey declared here today in speech that he feared the question of Freedom of the may reae difficulties between England and the United States
 We want the freedom of the seas in time of peace said Viscomt Grey America has home rule forbiddng foreign ships from carrying goods between the United States and the Philippines and other countries have sim liar rules.
 We have no regulations like that We stand more completely for the freedom of the peace times than any other nation Until President Wilson of the United States defines his freedom of the seas this question can not be gone into thoroughly When his statement is made then all will know Perhaps there will be no difficulty in an agreement regarding the matter"
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1918-12-12
W A ITCH FOR
 SL.AI....C.>h.........:::RS {. ...C ]. {. h....::RS !.

The Seward Council of National De- fense has received instructions from the Adjutant Generals office to not relax efforts and to assist the War Department in apprehension of de- sorters. By deserters' it is inferred that "sackcrs' are wanted and all National Council of Defenses are pre- par'ag names of those who have s.ay,el from their duties.
 When the demobolization plans have been completed, there will be maay strange faces in Alaska, men .ao ave served in the camps, ready To @o 10 the front. These men will wan Co know those who "slacked' and there is d probability that the
 a,arl,r', no matter what nationality. nill begin to have troubles from which none will assist him.
 The cab'ceram from the Adjutanr Gaga,ars office to the local Council of National Defense says that deser- 5c~s; cripple the machinery of tie gov arnment, br ai; up the morale ani lead to other assertions. UnpunisheG assertions and violations of military law lead to civil disorder and 'awles those who coaniye to assist deSerterS are themselves placed in bad posit ion, because they are cooperating in aggravating a serious crime for which the extreme penalty is death.
 Above all, follow up every descr-
 ion with all means in your power.
 Stick close to the job.' These last two sentences sums up the order of til, Adjutant General. ="